In some ways, deciding to go has made Jakarta more tolerable. I know I won't have to put up with the traffic and pollution and BS much longer. I'll go to a place with parks, driving laws that are followed and a societal structure that functions in general. Another three months here is a small penance. I'm trying to make the most of my time by seeing and doing all I can to check things off my Indonesia to do list. Spending time with my friends is a big part of that. Dinners, nights out, trips. I'm burning the candle at both ends and in the middle.
On the other hand, I've come down with a bad case of 'short timers syndrome'. It's just like when you've given your two week notice to quit your job. Mentally you've already checked out. You're ready for the new challenges and experiences that are sure to follow. In the same breath that I say I can be more tolerant I know I'm not. I'm ready to go. I'm over the mosquitoes, the traffic jams, the torrential rain that mucks everything up, the mister-bombings. I'm over twenty minute waits for taxis and having to wear heels to go out.
Going home is going to be a big hit to my social life. I have very, VERY few friends in Seattle these days. A byproduct of being away so long. I'll be spending much needed time with my mom and waiting to get hired/get paychecks rolling again while trying to meet new people. Life at home is full of uncertainty right now.
Jakarta is all uncertainty, but now its the kind I'm certain of.
Enjoy the time you have there, I like the way you are taking it ;)
ReplyDeleteHome will be a new adventure, even though you are familiar with the place. It will help you clear your thoughts for your next move. Enjoy the time there too, specially with your fam.
Mildred