phnom penh is growing on me. we've relocated to "the top banana" guest house and though the name is pretty ridiculous, my overall state of being has improved--immensely. thought the room is smaller, doesn't have blankets for the bed, and doesn't have the option for hot water, it has a window that looks out to the people below. it sounds minor, but it really has changed everything. and i've been reading. EMERGENCY SEX. i fell in love. i've finished it now, but it has left me with optimism that there are good books out there. i had begun to lose hope. big and i are doing well and are on a kick to import [product X] to AUS. it could potentially mean retirement, but do i really want to be a sales girl? i think not. i'm flexible though.