When I last blogged, there was still a pretty long laundry list of things that I needed to do and buy. Since then, the list has been dramatically shortened. Granted, I still need to get a lot (namely a year's supply of bug spray, lol) but all of the important things have been purchased (Note: I also got my visa...yay!).
Packing for a year in Indonesia is really difficult and can leave you feeling completely unprepared. Whereas typical relocations involve securing an apartment, signing a lease, buying coffeemakers and toasters, etc. this whole Indonesian move requires very little of me. For the most part, Fulbright and AMINEF are taking care of all of the details -- the flight, our accomodations in Indonesia, etc. This decision is definitely for the best, but believe me, it can leave you feeling like you have not adequately prepared for living abroad. However, we do have a pretty long orienation in Jakarta (3 weeks!), so I am hoping that by the end of that, I'll feel more prepared.
I leave for Jakarta in exactly a week. In fact, at this exact time next week I will be on the plane to Chicago!
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Making a move to a faraway place will make you realize how little you actually need to get by. When your dad and I first moved into an apartment in Berkely we had 2 suitcases and 2 grocery bags as our only luggage. Five years later a truck moved us across the country with our paltry belongings!
Hey Rashi,
Sorry we didn't get to hang out when you came to DC!! As someone that has live abroad the same way you are going to do, the best advice I can give is make sure you take lots of pictures, its the easiest way to make any place feel like home!
'laundry list' sounds like something dad would say.
I can't believe you're leaving!
I hope there are no pittsburgh events for the next 10 months.
I'm glad everything worked out with your visa. :)
-Harini
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