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Entries from January 2008

Andrew in the papers

January 20th, 2008 · No Comments

My brother (Andrew) is featured in this Sunday’s edition of The Olympian newspaper.  He’s still finding it challenging to walk on his own, and the prognosis for his recovery is unclear.  Only time will tell, but we are full of hope.
Link to the newspaper article: http://www.theolympian.com/southsound/story/333170.html

A charitable account has been set up at Washington Mutual […]

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The sun rises at halftime

January 12th, 2008 · 2 Comments

I got up at 4:30am to “watch” the Seahawks-Packers game on a live NFL Sports Ticker.  It gives me all the stats & plays as they happen, but it’s not quite the same as the real thing.
The sun is coming up in the crisp morning air, and the world is coming to life as we […]

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Tags: Bandung

I’m a millionaire!

January 12th, 2008 · No Comments

Actually, I’m a multi-millionaire.  Boo-yah.
 
A million Indonesian rupiah is about $100 USD.  But I’m still a millionaire.

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Life has become … normal

January 8th, 2008 · 7 Comments

It no longer seems weird to see a steering wheel on the right-hand side of a car.  In fact, it seems weird to think of the wheel being on the left.  I can barely imagine it.
It doesn’t feel uncomfortable anymore to drive my motorcycle on the left side of the road.   It’s almost second-nature now.  […]

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Tags: Bandung

“Without love, you are dead before you die”

January 1st, 2008 · 2 Comments

Happy New Year everyone. I hope 2008 brings you the realization of your aspirations, and the courage to do whatever your heart tells you.
Here is a quote from Udjo Ngalagena, master angklung player and teacher. He is also the founder of the Saung Angklung Udjo center, which promotes understanding, education, and appreciation of […]

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Tags: Bandung