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What’s Yours, What’s Mine

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

A New World Order #2!

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.

A New World Order

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.

My House Hunting Experience 🏡

Posted on June 1, 2024June 1, 2024 by melly

My house hunting journey finally concludes! Here’s sharing that beyond the celebration lies a deeper story of trust, perspective shifts, and very kind support of loved ones.

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2023 Glimpse: Lessons in Life, Loss, and Love

Posted on February 5, 2024March 18, 2024 by melly

Looking back on the past year, some reflections on what I’ve learned about life, death, change, and relationships among others. Just the beginning, more to come (when I have the time to write..!)

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Snapshots of the Year 📸

Posted on January 16, 2024June 11, 2026 by melly

Plans to write more, but for now just a quick look through the year through a visual recap of celebrations like wedding, birthdays, getaways, work events, and special occasions with friends and family.

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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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