– a purging

– to purify from sin

A few years ago I was going through the saddest part of my life and was left feeling so empty.  I was constantly waiting for someone to be ready to go and do things with, to have exciting adventures with and to share soul-bearing experiences with.

As the reality and permanence of my situation was setting in, I realized that I may never have that one life partner to travel the globe with, to share never-ending education and excursions with.  And in the wake of the most turbulent waves, I was left feeling bereft of something…everything.

Before this point, I had traveled very little.  Almost instantly I began making plans and buying plane tickets.  It was a bittersweet moment because I felt that I was finally exercising all my pent-up desires in spite of my personal life and not because of it.

“Sometimes things fall apart so that better things can fall together.”   -Marilyn Monroe

I’m not exactly sure what I’m supposed to learn from that period of suffering.  Perhaps that will reveal itself to me later.  All I know is that my 20’s didn’t develop quite as I had expected, and that’s ok.  My 30’s are mine.  I’m living them for me and I’m choosing to continue my travels to soak up as much healthy, positive energy that the world can offer me.

This blog was started so I could share my experiences with someone, anyone, at a time when I felt that I sometimes had no one.  It’s a purging of my thoughts, dreams, realities and fears.  It was a wish to connect without the possibility of pain.  It has been a friend at lonely moments, and annoying boss at busy moments, and a guru at all the moments in between.

In the Indonesian language, “Terima Kasih” is the way of saying “Thank You.”  It literally translates to “receive love.”

The past few years have been quite a ride.  I’ve met some amazing people, seen some amazing places and I feel that I’ve done a lot of good while giving myself the gift of education.  I become a better person when I learn about other cultures.  I never blindly believe anything.  I make it a point to do some research, educate myself and make up my own mind, for myself…on any number of topics and issues.  I strive to always set a good human example and touch others in a way that leaves a kiss on their hearts instead of a scar.

So, to my 44 followers and all the others who have simply made my page a pit stop on their daily online journey, I must say “Thank You.”  Terima Kasih.  Please receive my love and do me the honor of passing it on.  I am a simple girl who is always far from loved ones and always wanting to have a farther reach, so pass on all that I have to give, as I never feel that I can adequately do enough on my own.  Thanks for being my travel companions through this exiting and humbling period of my life.

I appreciate everyone who thinks that my words are worth reading.  That notion alone holds more meaning than you could ever imagine.