Author Archives: Janette

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Janette

Considering that I now live in South East Asia, I’m really trying to line up as many trips to nearby places as I can manage.  Although most of these adventures will be within the limits of Indonesia, I was able … Continue reading →

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Sunda Kelapa

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Janette

Other than a dirty river that runs through my area of town, I live in a land-locked part of East Jakarta.  Considering how much I love the water, and all things nautical, I took a jaunt to the coast in … Continue reading →

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Deja Vu

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Janette

It’s funny how time has a way of repeating itself.  This has been a year of change, of growth, of ideas coming to fruition.  And don’t get me wrong, I’ve been excited about every step. This past Fall, I have … Continue reading →

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How much is 2 million rupiah?

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Janette

I have been told this is the average monthly salary for a local Indonesian.  This works out to be roughly $200 USD. I suppose I’m considered part of a skilled labor force, so I make more than this amount with … Continue reading →

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Cheese and Sidewalks….

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Janette

I know exactly what you are thinking:  “Janette, now that you are in your new tropical home, how on Earth could you miss anything about the US when you have so many new things to get excited about?” The truth … Continue reading →

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This is Bandung baby!

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Janette

My first real adventure outside Jakarta exceeded all expectations.  I was lucky enough to tag along with some gals who are fellow teachers at various schools in the grater Jakarta area.  Going on an excursion that I did not personally … Continue reading →

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7-11 sightings

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Janette

Armed with only my backpack, one random day off of work, I headed to the outdoor food court to use up some free internet.  Little did I know that my pit-stop at 7-11 would grant me one of my most … Continue reading →

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The Art of Honking Horns

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Janette

Horns are honked for many reasons.  Deciphering those honks is like the systematic process of identifying the cause of a baby’s cry.  This process is quite intricate but becomes second-nature over time (or so I’m told). Let’s start out simple.  … Continue reading →

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A bella serata to remember….

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Janette

It was the perfect temperature with a slight breeze and a starry sky.  I was sitting in the taxi en route to our New Year’s Eve destination along with every other resident of Jakarta. The traffic was especially impressive due … Continue reading →

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An EF’in Christmas

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Janette

Arriving in Indonesia and beginning work right before the holidays has been fun albeit much different than home. Since Indonesia has a majority of Muslim worshippers, you don’t see Christmas lights and decorations unless you are in one of the … Continue reading →

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