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Reflections from Church Camp: Seeing God, Seeing Ourselves

What you treasure reveals your fears. Reflections on the fleeting impressiveness of people, and the quiet, flawed yet real devotion that truly pleases God.

13 Assassins

I recently picked up watching TV again (a big change for me, since I usually only caught movies on planes!). One film I stumbled on was 13 Assassins, a violent samurai story set in the 1800s.

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

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.

Handy Phrases in 2023 📆

Posted on January 1, 2024January 1, 2024 by melly

2023 reflections that’s stuck on my fridge whiteboard as daily reminders. Putting them down here before I erase them anew..!

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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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🥶 Mid Winter – Take a Moment to Pause

Posted on August 1, 2023August 2, 2023 by melly

Mid year reflections on some lessons learnt.

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A Glimpse into the Curious Minds of Children

Posted on June 17, 2023June 17, 2023 by melly

A lighthearted recall on my time with the kids in Jakarta during my recent trip..

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2023 Winter Escape ❄ ~ Trip Back to Indo 🏠

Posted on May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 by melly

Recalling nice or interesting things this warm holiday…

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Thoughts and Lessons from Malaysia Medical Tourism Trip ✈🩺

Posted on May 11, 2023May 11, 2023 by melly

Recent trip/s to Malaysia!

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🚶 When You Respond by Leaving

Posted on May 9, 2023March 19, 2024 by melly

Perhaps staying may be a better option – some things to consider when we are hurt and want to leave.

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Serve? What good does it do me?

Posted on May 2, 2023March 19, 2024 by melly

‘Serve me!’
And we’ll miss out on many good things if we operate by that default cry of our selfish nature.

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Good year, bad year?

Posted on January 2, 2023March 20, 2024 by melly

A quick passing review of the year, just an appetizer for upcoming posts hopefully..!

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