Back in the game!

I completely lost track of time during my days off - which is what I wanted, in some ways :)
I immersed myself into being part of my family again, being part of the community, living in a tropical climate, and being a student on holiday.

Of course, I devoured some amazing food. Too much, I think.
They're all simple but comforting food. And once you started, there is no stopping.
Ah, I've missed them already. And the thing is, because you miss them, you tend to eat a lot of them. And you'll regret it (a bit) because your pants now won't fit as nicely, but you secretly tell yourself 'It's fine. It's now like you can get this anytime you want.'
Not a lie, but a brilliant excuse.

I also enjoyed my time in Bali. This time we (me and my family) positioned ourselves as 'tourists' (although my dad somehow seems to know the way around). We rented a car, and visited places we'd never even thought of visiting. We went to Ubud, Sanur, Seminyak, Legian, Kuta, Nusa Dua, Benoa. Although I'd like to explore even more of Bali, I think I'm also keeping them for another visit. Lovelovelove the island. Love the food there as well. I love that you can find 'authentic' international food that you can't find anywhere else in Indonesia. We had Mexican, American, Chinese, and 'Melbournian' (brunch :p), as well as the Balinese 'must eats': Jimbaran, Nuri's, Bebek Tepi Sawah. Bali is also quite pretty under the rain! A lovely weather to drive under, although not much you can really do with the rain.

Oh, and how I love the beach. I love the waves, and breeze, the walk and anticipation going to the beach, the sands rubbing against your shoes or your skin. Lovely. Can't wait to go back.


But now I'm back in my lovely studio cube. I'm not as homesick as I was 5 months ago, but I'm genuinely scared. I'm doing 5 subjects this semester, and the thought of the amount of work that I'd have to do scares me. At the same time, I know I'll be fine. I've met several of my teachers and friends, and they seemed nice. And I know where my strength and guidance will come from.

These past several days I guess I've just been dealing with things that I do not know where they' lead to, but I'll keep holding on to the Promise that everything works together for good. I don't have to like it; but I'll live through it just fine. I'm in a secure hand, and I'm called and enabled to do what I've been called for.


I just need to remind myself of these things.

Hey, a good mood booster though, I got 2 H1 assignments last semester! How awesome is that.

I know by the end of the semester, I'll come home a totally different person than when I came. I'd have a few more experiences up my sleeve, and a few more finished pieces to read on :) But for now, it all seems quite far away.

Should I start motivating myself with another holiday planning?
Maybe.


To the amazing holiday and to the awesome second sem at Uni,

CHEERS!

-*^^*-