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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.

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.

Normal is Good, Now All Agree? :)

Posted on July 17, 2020July 17, 2020 by melly

Recounting early days fr 4 months ago as we set into covid-19 abnormality.

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2020 Cousin’s Wedding in Jakarta

Posted on March 25, 2020June 23, 2025 by melly

Unknowingly the last wedding I’ll be attending for awhile due to COVID-19?

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2020 Lunar New Year Trip Home

Posted on February 21, 2020June 17, 2023 by melly

From Granny and Slendrina to god of wealth.

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NY Resolutions No One Keeps

Posted on January 10, 2020January 17, 2020 by melly

In 2008, young and stupid, I had in mind a big purpose in life. So I made ten NY resolutions (for 2009).

I’ve since continued with the practice. 2020 is the 12th year going!

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Bali Holiday (2/2) – Out of Club Med!

Posted on January 4, 2020January 5, 2020 by melly

Day 4 – Bali Safari
Day 5 – Pork party

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Bali Holiday (1/2) – Into Club Med?

Posted on January 4, 2020January 4, 2020 by melly

A little trouble for a start, then
Day 1 – A strange welcome
Day 2 – Settling in
Day 3 – Suckling pig comes!

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2019 Reflection – Part (2/2)

Posted on January 2, 2020January 4, 2020 by melly

Here’re what I’ve learnt or where I’ve changed in 2019.

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2019 Reflection – Part (1/2)

Posted on January 1, 2020January 16, 2025 by melly

‘What is the biggest lesson of the year?’

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Thoughts on Joshua Harris

Posted on August 17, 2019September 26, 2022 by melly

What makes you think you won’t do the same? I hope I wouldn’t, but I don’t know.

In times of my struggles, I have questioned myself if I hold on to some beliefs out of conviction or convenience.

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