So I decided to create this blog in order to record my thoughts, experiences, and photography while teaching English and exploring Malang, Indonesia. I know, another travel blog, real creative right? Well, I'm sorry to have missed the creativity boat, but I'm looking forward to keeping in touch with the fam and uploading hopefully some epic photography from East Java =)
I'm not going to lie, it has truly been a crazy whirlwind of emotions these past several weeks getting ready for the move, and I still swing between being completely thrilled and then contemplating whether I'm a mad woman. I heard an inspiring idea once "great breakdowns lead to great breakthroughs;" even though I foresee some tough days alongside the good days in Indo, knowing that this opportunity has the potential for endless learning makes it worth it.
I said goodbye to everyone a few days ago, I've never been so thrown off balance in my life. One step farther away from home, and then another; culminating in a moment in NYC heading to the airport when I realized I was finally all alone, and that was the way it was going to be for awhile so I might as well just accept it. For some reason it made it easier. After a good solid cry that is.
I'm in Singapore now! It is beautiful here and my mood is way up! This place is an OCD photographer's dream come true LOL. I've taken FAR too many pictures of this chic balmy city. I'm looking forward to jet-setting for Indo on Friday. Eager to get my bearing and get settled in. I'm so incredibly nervous about teaching though it's not even funny. I've read these grammar books front to back now but my overloaded brain doesn't seem to want to retain much lately. This will definitely be a case of learning through teaching!
Tomorrow is my last full day in Singapore, I'm going to head over to City Center again and make my way over to the ship yards if I can. I've never seen so many cargo ships in my life while on the Singapore Flyer yesterday, here's a pic from the top of the beast!
Well, I'm going to sign off for now! It's three am here and apparently I'm supposed to be sleeping :/ I'm failing miserably at adjusting to the time. I'm ready for another day!
