When you said “I do”

“I do” is the simplest and yet the most powerful word a human being ever said at one point in her/his life, because it will change one’s life completely – sometimes it will bring you to a kind of life that you’ve been dreaming of, and in some cases, to a kind of life that you never expected at all. It comes with surprises, extreme happiness, regrets, joy, chaos and madness - and often uncontrollable and unpredictable. Some people see this as a fate or obligation, and try to live with it. Some might realize after a while that it is as a mistake and try hard to get away from it, or stay as it is because they are are too afraid to do anything about it, and it is convenient or because the consequences are by far undesirable... Many are facing some ups and downs and that’s normal. Few think that it’s just a form of institution, and do not what it means anymore… For the lucky ones, “I do” could really give happiness, sense of security and achievement, and they could proudly celebrate this moment every year….

Painting: Teth's "I do" moment in Cambodia, 2004