(* I reserve the right to change these thoughts throughout my Indonesian tour.) While I know the Peace Corps is extremely worthwhile and I will gain a lot from the experience, I didn’t actually join the Peace Corps to help myself. I came here to help others. However, I am reluctant to think that teaching … Continue reading
Just as one shouldn’t listen to songs that remind us of ex-lovers, one shouldn’t listen to songs that remind us of an ex-life. It could make one homesick. 1. Youth – Foxes 2. Feel So Close – Calvin Harris 3. Don’t Stop the Levels (Project 46 MashUp) – Avicii vs. Journey 4. Charlie Brown (Dave … Continue reading
The odyssey to Indonesia was so epically long (36 hours!) I even traveled in time. Therefore, it’s worth backtracking a little bit to commemorate the trip, which had been in the making since December 2010. Continue reading
About Muslims/Islam: Muslims can’t own dogs, it is harem (forbidden) because they are considered dirty. During a special occasion, the entire Koran is read to the entire community through the same loud speaker used for the call to prayer. This is the equivalent of having a mass said in your honor because you’re getting married … Continue reading
(Disclaimer: This took me a week to write…sorry it’s so long.) Indonesia should really be called the land of plentiful water. Or food. And motorcycles. While I’ve yet to see any threatening reptile, I have seen many rivers and experienced the dreaded kamar mandi, or bathroom, which include the squat toilet and bucket baths. It … Continue reading
in the land of dragons 