Troubled Waters

I ended 2012 being hospitalized. And to this day, the treatment is still going. Now I have to struggle to catch up with work, feeling mostly worry and confused and nervous. Oh how I wish for God's mercy and healing hands to work upon me.

Entering the 2nd week of 2013, a major flood hits Jakarta and soaked my family house in a 2 meter deep of water. 

My Mom, my brother Isaac, sister Maharani and my grandma were evacuated at 3am, saving only our family dog. When Isaac got back there to check if he could save some more stuffs, the water has gone up to his chin. And he is 185cm tall.

And we start calculating. The financial lost this flood has caused.

Did it break our hearts? Sure it does. But deep inside my heart I know that we will get through this.

I have little to say to the government, but I have so many things to do to make this just a bit easier. Arrange helpers to pay to clean and fix whichever material that can be fixed, send support to those who have actually lost a family member over this flood tragedy. Yes there are few.

With so many things scattering my brain cells inside my spinning head, I m wishing for a smoother lane in the coming days ahead...

Mustardseedgrows

Jakarta Enroute

Hi there! This is to let you know that I am writing this at the airport while waiting for my flight to the so called hustle city I used to call home, Jakarta. A business trip which gets me very nervous on several areas. Other than I have so many clients to meet, I don't know if I can handle the traffic well. Jakarta is a place of many-many options, not to mention all the gigantic corporate establishments, entertainment, historical places and yes... shopping centers. But, I have been spoiled with the beauty of the little paradise ;Bali, where I don't have to spare 1 or 2 hours to be "just fine" with the traffic, where the first things I want to find out when I wake up is; how blue is the sky today?, am I going to get a chance to feed a squirrel again today? Is the water will be warm enough for me to take a dip by the ocean?
Don't get me wrong. I have nothing against the city I am heading to, I even look forward to some spots. But, anyhow, wish me luck. Business trip, commute issues and a chance to kiss my Nephew and read him a new book I just got him! As for Jakarta, please be nice to me. 

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Goodbye Jakarta

In a few days, I will be moving to Bali. Leaving my hometown, my family, my friends. I have this job offer that is too irresistible to pass on to. A job that is more than just a title but also my passion. I know things will be very very different. I will be there all alone with my twisted mind, will have so many adjustments and some getting used too. Am scared as hell. But I want to do this. Here are some pictures from the cute little farewell party my friends arranged for me. I love you, beautiful people. Goodbye for now...

My lovely sweet crazy friends

a closer look

They gave me two pairs of flats in shocking color!

And an oreo cheese cake with my fave line on it