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What’s Yours, What’s Mine

Posted on June 12, 2026June 11, 2026 by melly

A trip home, some observations and a growing appreciation of family, generosity, and God’s quiet work in our lives.

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A New World Order #2!

Posted on June 6, 2026June 7, 2026 by melly

Two puppies, two churches, a hunchback lady, a choir of a hundred voices, and an art gallery beside a church. A few reflections on the patience of God to the discipline of a choir.

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A New World Order

Posted on June 1, 2026June 1, 2026 by melly

A puppy named Coco the Burrito, chaotic roads, Peking duck, and first-world problems. A trip that reminded me what looks crazy to one person is often perfectly normal to another.

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Things I Saw and Thought About in Jakarta (Part 2/2)

Posted on June 23, 2025June 23, 2025 by melly

Joining Mom and her friends for Vesak Day celebration at the Tzu Chi Buddhist Foundation that I’ve been curious about for awhile, and more reflections on this trip.

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Things I Saw and Thought About in Jakarta (Part 1/2)

Posted on June 18, 2025June 23, 2025 by melly

A short trip back to Indonesia after only two months away — time with family I treasure, roads I increasingly avoid, and conversations that stay with me.

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Observations From 2025 Indo Trip

Posted on March 6, 2025March 6, 2025 by melly

From regrettable movie choice on the plane to finding a new church in the neighbourhood!

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The Familiar and Unfamiliar – 2024 Mixed Bag Home Trip

Posted on July 26, 2024July 26, 2024 by melly

Always a mixed bag of a trip..!

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While on a Trip – Remembering Previous Trips

Posted on June 8, 2024June 8, 2024 by melly

Reminiscing last year’s time in Indo, including an unlikely hiking trip, a rare family reunion, and random thoughts and things as usuals..

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🕸 A Web of Flights

Posted on December 6, 2023December 8, 2023 by melly

Recounting a trip to Indo, in particular time spent in Medan, highlighting materialism, health habits, safety norms, and hospitality customs.

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