Life rocks.
why?
Indonesia. Nuff said.
Okay, so the post title is somewhat misleading, because I came to Jakarta at Saturday evening instead of Sunday. Finally. After being deprived of my homeland for six months straight, being back feels like a fish swimming in the ocean.
For starters, allow me to share what I have done so far. Reached home at 2230ish (Jakarta time) and talked to my parents. About midnight, they sent me off to sleep, and then I talked to my sister until 230am ish. Woke up at 9am the next day, drank green tea, bought giant green coconuts for Rp 7000 (approx 1 SGD) each, and went for a buffet at Shangri-La hotel. They have almost everything you could have asked for, crabs, prawns, sushi, creme brulee, and even gorgonzola cheese topped with pine nuts. In short, it has the spread of Singapore's The Line Cafe, but only costs about 20SGD approx per person. Life's good :)
Went to my dad's office afterwards. After seeing enough of his plantations, my parents made me drive the car. It felt... good.. I guess it's a guy thing, but being behind the wheels offers you a sense of excitement and relaxation synchronously. As I cruise slowly along the smooth roads of the region, lush with trees and rustic surroundings, I felt at home. Time slowed down. This is paradise. Living like a boss.
Not for long, though.
We went back home, and my dad made me drive through a small alleyway, where pedestrians compete with motorcycles and buses to jostle their way through in the quickest manner possible. On a lane meant only for a single car, I saw another car opposing mine head-on. The driver gave way, but refused to minimize the space between his car and the nearby wall. Being a newbie driver, I forced my way through, only to have the two cars' side mirrors to collide against each other. Fortunately the other guy didn't get angry, and well, my dad didn't give a damn either. :P
Some other thoughts.. What is the best way to serve revenge? If someone is angry at you, insults you, abuses you with harsh words, never ever scold them back. Never oppose them. Instead, forgive them. Use kind words. Offer hugs. The other party expects you to be angry, to be sad, and rejoices if you do. Thank them, for they train you, for they actually care about you.
Keep your mind at peace. Hugs :)
Truly Indonesia's Finest,
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