August!

Firstly, thank you to everyone for supporting me through my worst night ever! Everything turned out okay and I am feeling much better! It is wonderful to feel the support of my friends and family from so far away!

August was a very event-filled month! There were weddings, birthdays, family events, the Olympics, and so much more! What was your favorite event? My favorite events include talking to my twin, the first time I directed my Taksi driver to the gym, the birth of Kristen's baby, ALSP's special news, talking to my dad and Juli's wedding! (If only Indonesia had broadcast the Olympics, I would probably include this on my list!) For me, it is hard to narrow down my favorite things...I am finally back in a place of loving my job and enjoying my life - it changes my perspective on everything! I wake up in the morning feeling happy and go to bed feeling happy.

During August, my homesickness was reduced significantly. It feels like it took such a long time, but now I am actually having fun in Jakarta! I have a To Do List of things that I want to do while I am here, including restaurants to try, vacations to go on, and malls to shop in. I joined the American Women's Association. I can't wait to go to the Zoo! I am setting up a time to do some volunteer work.

Because August was an acclimation period, I don't have much to report. I hope to have some interesting stories for you in the next few weeks!

Scroll down and vote for your favorite event of August! If you don't see it, feel free to post your story for all to share!

Happy September!