I look so chaka here.
I can't believe 6 weeks is already over and that I'm going back home again today. It's been some interesting, tough, sad but amazing weeks where I've learned a lot about myself, other cultures, languages and of course medical related things. I've gone from saying congratulations to the mom after giving birth to give my condolences to another dad because his premature baby didn't survive. I've lived with and been a part of an amazing family that I'm going to miss a lot, I've eaten multiple kilos of rice and fried food and I've gotten used to having the rooster outside the window as my alarm in the morning. I've swam with whalesharks, seen dolphins out in the free, fed monkeys, done zip lining, snorkeling and so much more. I've gone outside my comfort zone more that once and I'm 100% sure that I'm coming home as a better person that I was before I left. I've seen some sad and frustrating situations that I'm never gonna forget but they have also put things into perspective and I guess that's a good thing - to see how the world actually is. It's easy to say that people around the world are struggling more than we do, but it's something else when you actually see it with your own eyes. It made me realize more than ever that Norwegians and people from well developed countries in general are a bunch of bitter, selfish and spoiled humans that takes a lot for granted. It's depressing to know that experiences like this is what it takes to learn appreciating how amazing Norway actually is and how lucky we are.
This experience and these 6 weeks has been the best time of my life and I am so happy that I had the opportunity to do it. I wish I had everything on tape to show everyone every aspects of the trip and not only the paradise everyone associate with the Philippines. I've spent the last weekend the best way possible with some amazing people at Bohol where we without doubt saw paradise around virgin island. I'm already looking forward to our reunion(s) and I recommend everyone I know to do a similar trip that we've done. It doesn't take a lot and the smallest things like buying lacking equipment to the hospital or just giving input to new ideas does make a big difference. Sometimes it's enough to just be present, and knowing that you're making someone's life better is a feeling that I'm sure never gets old. Thank you to everyone who made this trip unforgettable, you are amazing each and every one of you and I'm very lucky and happy that I got to know you. See you all in December!
