I just came back from Indonesia this morning at 2am, and man, though I was looking forward to a brief hiatus from the humdrum of school and work, my holiday turned out to be not so enjoyable after all. Today, when people asked me how my trip was, I really really wanted to be able to say “Great! I really didn’t want to come back!” but the sad truth is that I almost wish that I had stayed in Singapore to clear some of the work that needed to be done.
There were some highlights during the trip though. (photos will be posted soon)
I got to eat some really awesome local delicacies (the result of which has resulted in me going on a detox now that I’m back. Damn the high correlation between going on a holiday and being extremely gluttonous!)
I attended a wedding of a family friend who is my age (which thus prompted the inevitable “So when are YOU getting married?” accompanied by a prod to the rib).
I indulged in a little retail therapy (jackets, leather bags, watches, donuts, etc).
I got to practice my Bahasa Indonesia a little more (though I am certain that my Singaporean eccentricities betrayed my true nationality)
I do admit that my trip wasn’t that bad, though everytime I visit Indonesia I long for Singapore’s efficiency, obedience to traffic rules and lack of visible corruption (hmm).
The only reason why I don’t give up entirely on trying to understand her is because my Dad is, and will always be, Indonesian first. If understanding Indonesia is one way I can understand him, then I guess, it will be well worth the effort.
FIRST!
long time lurker, first time poster. Your blog is a delightful, light-hearted read, but i was disappointed to find you are not writing haiku. Truly, this is a huge waste of your enormous potential. There. That said,
fake lololol evr1 noes bush started 9/11, all u n00bs should watch national treasure itz all in der lolol!!11one!
Yay! Link Love! I like the term. I think it’s catchy. You should patent it (:
MM: Fortunately I know who you are (as well as where you live), otherwise I would have marked that comment as spam, young man! Tsk tsk. Haiku entries are definitely in the works, you can rest assured that the little hamsters in my head are composing some masterful works even at this very moment.
Jacq: I would love to patent it, if only I had invented it first. I think Prof Netzley mentioned it in class that time. Somehow that makes the term even more endearing.
Anyhow, I’ve given you some Link Love too! It’s so fun to have so many of us in the blogosphere.
nabsy!i cant believe u didnt tell the nations!bad!should be taxed!tariffs!quotas!whatever but free trade!but im excited about haikus so i’ll taxed u less…
tax!tax!tax!not taxed…
Jacq: I know! Quite exciting indeed! And no more “woe is me” posts too! haha.
Pamsy: Tell u guys about the blog? Or about Indonesia? Please don’t tax me. I promise a free-flow of all available information from now on *extends invisible hand to ask for forgiveness*
: ) ya abt the blog!we knw about indonesia cuz u couldnt do wiikend.
Yea! Glad we had the little talk and I found more “people like me” to identify the “woe is me” syndrome with. Hopefully we can keep up the spirit and motivate each other. Looking forward to your haikus.