"Because life is a series of...wandering"

The last days of July have sunshine and rain…

Miss Hanoi!

That place is probably a special “thing”: first of all, it is the destination of dreams, then of friends, soul mates; memories, love… and trips. That place has sticky, fragrant sticky rice and bananas, a gentle, sweet autumn with straight golden roads, and also… my humanity.

Listen to me tell you about a piece in the picture called “Humanity in me”…

The volunteer trip has not ended yet, but I am already nostalgic for the past, regretting the unfulfilled moments, missing the people who still appear before my eyes every day, trying to make the remaining few days full of lovely and happy things.

The first time I was away from home for a long time with a bunch of strangers, I was afraid of a journey that would not be me, would not be fun, would not have any memories. I am a bold and confident person, but at that time there were moments when I wanted to close myself off with this group. Now I feel so naive! Now I want it to be longer, want to have more time to experience more with those strangers,...

I still remember clearly how we got attached to each other after only the second meeting. Thirty-four people - thirty-four personalities, with many different purposes and ideals when deciding to volunteer, but we understood that this would definitely become a second family when we were away from home and become the people who made memories when we returned. Experiencing together, listening to stories from many hometowns, cooking, eating together, worrying about each other from socks to bathing, ... we gradually learned to sympathize, share, know how to live and behave in a group, and understand.

Twelve days may never be enough for a soul mate, but it is enough to create opportunities for many friendships to sprout. The precious and lovely things are only felt clearly after passing, but that is also what we have given each other throughout this memorable journey. I cherish and feel cherished in my life.

The volunteer trip to Van Tho - for me - is not only to satisfy myself with volunteer activities, not only to fulfill the dream of bringing the image of friendly, proactive, talented students of Nhan Van to the local people but also an important step in my life - the step of maturity. Growing up from the little things you gave me, from the words of encouragement, even the reminders, growing up after the moments of giving my all to the fun and forgetting my duties,.. Growing up!

Growing up, everyone has to be like that. Just hope to be enough to still be innocent with life, still know how to laugh, know how to regret the small moments,...

Grow up so that your heart is no longer selfish, open your heart to love your fellow countrymen, love even strange lands,...

Grow up to protect and nurture the dreams of maturity of those around us.

Thank you Nhan Van for giving me a piece full of colors, sounds and flavors. The trip really discovered a very different me - more positive, more loving, full of life, mature and strong.

Thanks for the trip, thanks to my friends and myself. It was great to be together!

Love!