This photo immediately reminded me of Homeland episode where Carrie and Saul were in a shooting battle in the streets, against snipers. Took a while to register the difference -- unlike Homeland, this situation is very, very real, and happened in my hometown. Those are real people. That's a gun gun. They have kids back … Continue reading Didn’t feel real →

They ran out of big towels at the gym today, and I was about to ask for a hand towel when the receptionist added, "Well, there's a couple of big towels left, but they're for men." So I asked, quite hesitantly, unsure if I missed a memo, "But what could be different..?" And it dawned … Continue reading Also, a great podcast. →

So the point today is to dissect the word "personality" - and I don't mean in the psychological sense, I mean the term so often used in the media. Let me explain. Whether I like it or not, it has to be concluded that I'm one of those people who seeks attention. There may have … Continue reading of it. →

This anxiety, though. There has been one, two people who questioned my ability to stay put, and I had taken it as a challenge. And I love challenges. Accepted. But now, I'm not so sure. My trial time ends in about a month, and whenever asked about it, they always say not to worry, which … Continue reading Divergence →

This morning I got up really early, stressed about lesson plan, came just in time to cut up some exercise materials, and delivered a 2-hour English class to a group of young shy Indonesians. I thought this part of my life ended a long time ago, but the truth is I never stopped reaping the … Continue reading Expectations →