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Monday, July 26, 2010
11:46 AM -Walker
If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere... Challenges are what make life interesting. Overcoming them is what makes life meaningful
Today was my first break down, and that is an understatement.More like bawling uncomfortably.I went to check my money situation because we have just had to change currencies from baht to kip.For the first time in awhile I decided to check a pouch my professor gave me with $200 and a note saying "Danielle, for your journey! With love, Kim. Please save for your work to save someone or for an emergency to save yourself :)"When I went to check on the money, all that was left was the note, no monies.It broke my heart.
Dr. B (Kim) was my most influential professor, teacher, and mentor.I feel like I let her down in a way.I know I have no control of what others do, but maybe I could have been more careful with my possessions and locked up that money every time I left the room.
It's not the money that really bothers me.Money can be made and shouldn't ruin a trip, mood, or more importantly a relationship.However, it was what the money symbolized and represented.It was for a child who needed something, not a greedy maid. The only thing that can get me through this funk is to think that maid needed the money to buy her children food and books.That's the fairy tale I'm going to believe before I get severely depressed over this.I'm crying as I blog, this is ripping me a part.
Dr. B, I am so sorry.I will be sending pictures of children with the gifts from the money you sent with me.Might not be the exact cash you handed to me at lunch, but I will continue your love and charity no matter what.
I'm currently on a boat heading down the Mekong river, balled up, and crying much more dramatic than I'd like to be.
- comments
Hannah Too bad you have no idea what hostel it was! Thats s***ty. But, I like the story that you made up so that it is not that bad. I'm sure she has 10 little children, and you don't want them doing ping-pong shows...
Walker Hannah, you crack me up!!! That just made me laugh so hard, and you are absolutely right, I never want anyone doing a pong show. My parents just bought a ping pong table before I left and I am not sure if I'll ever be able to look at that the same again. thanks for the words of encouragement! Court recorded some of my break down so we will be posting soon. Miss you to the stars and back, you would complete the circle if you were here. always missing yous!
Krista M I have a confession to make...........It was me, I stole your $$$$ -----seriously though- things have a way of working themselves out, thinking as positively as you can about the whole "greedy maid" situation will only bring back positive energy to you...... and just when you need a little luck- you might just get it. love you- also I heard the song wide open spaces by the dixie chicks and shed a tear for you girls.....How cheesy am I ????
Walker Never cheesy Krista, and thank you for the words of encouragement. It was really depressing but life goes on. Wasn't like I lost someone, just money. Love you, thinking of you!