life so far

A lot has been happening this past couple of months. The good thing and not-so-good ones. I’ve been trying to blog but it seems I have so many things to do and so less time. Also, sometimes I don’t know where to begin.

Back in September, I was finally able to visit my mum and relatives back in Jakarta. It felt a bit weird after so long I haven’t flown. But I managed, flew in and out safely, and didn’t get sick, thank God! Jakarta has changed so much from the last time I was there in 2017. But the traffic is still craaazy! It was so good to be able to celebrate my mum’s birthday when I was in Jakarta, and also to see my new niece for the first time. I spent lots of time with my family and my besties most of the time I was there.

I also noticed some people that I’ve known for a long time have changed in attitude, much to my surprise. I had not met with lots of my friends this time. I think sometimes people would say, “let’s meet up when you’re in Jakarta”, but then when I was trying to catch up with them, they have 101 excuses. Oh well, it didn’t matter, at least I now know that it is better not to expect anything. While I am on holiday my time is limited. While you are at your home base, your time is more flexible than mine. So, if you’re genuine and appreciate our friendship, I think it’s fair if you spare your time (like you always say) to meet me. And the most important thing is that you don’t stand me up because my time is precious. Anyhow, it’s just another lesson to learn about people and friendship.

While I was in Jakarta, my dear uncle who was like my second father passed away, he was 91. I’m glad that I was able to say my farewell to him and attend his funeral.

I escaped Jakarta for a couple of days to spend some relaxing and chill time in Bali with my girlfriends. We had a fun-tastic time together, eating yummy food, massage, hair spa, shopping, beaching, and more massage and shopping 🙂

Back in Australia, life was busy with work and household chores as usual. I had almost three jobs altogether, the power of being a casual worker! 🤓 But then I quit two of them and now I only work for one company. I hope I have made the right decision with this new company. I’m still not sure yet, I will see what’s going to happen with my work next year. If it is still quiet like at this present I may have to look for another job! 😦 I do believe that fortune will come to you when it is the right time tho.

I actually enjoy my free time at the moment. With Christmas coming there are lots of things to do, and not to mention that this year we or I gonna host the family lunch at our place. Also sometimes I need some quiet time for myself. I love my slow morning to sip my coffee and eat my breakfast in no hurry. I like mucking around my house and pottering in my garden. Sound so old…perhaps I am 😝

And just a couple of weeks ago, the saddest thing happened to our family. Sammy, our golden retriever, decided to leave us all. He was 14 years old. He wasn’t sick at all. On Wednesday he was still bouncy and full of energy when my son took him to the beach. Thursday evening he didn’t want to eat and all he wanted the whole evening was to be outside, lying on the grass. We tried to bring him inside but he went back outside again. That evening and the whole night was raining on and off. He was just lying near the big pot the whole night. The next day we took him to the vet. Basically, the vet said,” he was checking out” so we made the hardest decision to put him to sleep. He went peacefully surrounded by all of us. We love you and we are missing you so much my dearest golden boy. I’m still crying every now and then. Fourteen years he brought joy and smiles to our family. He was particularly my golden boy. He was my therapist when I was feeling blue. He was my loyal kitchen helper, my walking buddy, and my beach companion. He made me laugh when I feel sad just looking at his face. He was a wonderful boy. Rest in love my sweet boy 🌈

I still want to have another dog one day. Maybe sometime next year will see. Meanwhile, my friends, let’s enjoy the last month of 2022 and hope that we will get some time off work to spend with our nearest and dearest.

Love,

OhdearRia