As I mentioned last week, I�d like to get involved in helping out by giving back to a local orphanage. There are millions of Indonesians living in sheer poverty in conditions most Westerners cannot begin to fathom � where do you start? I�ve decided that if I can focus on helping one particular orphanage, I can help make a difference without facing the feeling of being utterly overwhelmed by a large charity organization. I support their efforts, but would preferRead more
Posts tagged: #children
Coin Rubbing for Healing?
Let me start by saying that this post isn’t meant to be condescending or written with an ironic tone. Having said that, what’s up with the coin rubbing for healing purposes here in Indonesia? After the gym last night, I dropped by the grocery store to pick up a few things. As I was going down the aisle, a maid (I believe) was blocking my way – before I politely asked if I may pass, I noticed massive red streaksRead more
Personal Account of Earthquake in Pakistan
A friend of mine is working as a teacher in an international school in Islamabad. I received the following email minutes ago, telling his personal account of the experience. I had an interesting day yesterday but am fine and so is my house. I was watching TV when the first earthquake hit (over 20 aftershocks!) just before 9 AM and looked out the window to see my car moving back and forth in the driveway. I had encountered earthquakes forRead more
Unbroken Spirits
Their spirits will not be broken. Smiles from Ubud, Bali.Read more
High in the Sky
Talk about a trippy trip. That had to have been quite honestly one of the oddest flights I’ve been on. I suppose it all started when shortly after take-off there appeared to be a heavy fog falling from the air vents above our heads. I’m sure it was simply the cooler air mixing with the sticky heat onboard. Normally, I would have dismissed this as nothing special (perhaps it wasn’t fog considering I ate the entire in-flight meal so vigorously).Read more
Shadow Puppets
Dancing in the dark, the children are free. … I’m leaving for Bali tomorrow. We’ll be there for three weeks, before heading back to Jakarta for a day and then off to Singapore for a bit. I’m so excited to have the chance to capture more of Bali in a nice, long extended break. I hope to focus intensely on my photography and return with some decent shots. I’ll be making Ubud my base for a while. If anyone willRead more