Author Archives: Janette

Six Months Left

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Janette

After two months of not being in my classrooms, I am back at the school again!  I’m beginning by preparing all of my paperwork, which takes forever.  I need to have attendance lists prepared and old speaking scores noted (to … Continue reading →

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Vivid

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Janette

My recent vacation has allowed me, once again, to see my surroundings with a larger magnifying glass than I’m used to using. You know how it is…once you make a place your home, you become numb to things after a … Continue reading →

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Pomp and Circumstance

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Janette

After a few months of getting used to a new school and teaching 1,000 kids, it was time to celebrate with the grade 9 and 12 graduation ceremonies. It did feel a little strange celebrating these events in the middle … Continue reading →

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Yogyakarta – revisited

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Janette

Last year I came to Yogyakarta to see the central Java cultural attractions of Borobudur and Prambanan temple complexes, that are just a short distance away. After catching up with a few friends since that trip, I found out that … Continue reading →

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Pangandaran – A South Coast Getaway

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Janette

Thanks to Susi Air, I was able to take advantage of a quick one-hour flight from the area near my house to the beach town of Pangandaran.  It’s usually an 8-10 hour bus ride, so the flight was worth every … Continue reading →

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An Eastern Java Excursion…Part 3

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Janette

The last full day I had to spend in Eastern Java was reserved for exploring the city of Surabaya.  It’s the second largest city in Indonesia and has lots to offer. After freezing for the past two days, the heat … Continue reading →

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An Eastern Java Excursion…Part 2

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Janette

After a freezing cold night in the mountain hotel, we were allowed to sleep in a bit.  This time we met our guide at 4am.  Our guide needed to procure a jeep and driver to trek up the steep path … Continue reading →

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An Eastern Java Excursion…Part 1

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Janette

Seven hours to the East of the city of Surabaya, near the edge of Java, sits a site not many Westerners go to see…comparatively.  Which is why I was pretty excited about it. Seeing the Ijen Crater was one of … Continue reading →

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East Meets West: A Showdown

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Janette

Never before have I valued my high-school’s almost prison-like atmosphere.  That is, until I began working for a regular school system in Jakarta. As someone who always tries to find best practices and appreciates practicality, it amazes me that 1.) … Continue reading →

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I want a man…

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Janette

I want a man who is a good person, a good kisser and a good hugger. I want a man who likes to cuddle and who will read a few pages of my book to me when       … Continue reading →

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