Several weeks ago I went to Universitas Airlangga’s American Corner (AmCor) for the first time. I arrived “fashionably late” (traffic took two hours instead of the expected one) but I still made it! Before I had the chance to introduce myself to everyone, Mas Agung, AmCor’s coordinator, informed me that they were planning on having … More Pasta, Pesto, and Peanut Sauce: An Intercultural Potluck
This post is dedicated to my Uncle Dave “from Florida” Fitzgerald, who has shared many pieces of wisdom over the years. One of my favorite “Uncle Dave-isms” is that there is magic to writing your goals down. From personal experience, I have found this to be true. I have also found that sharing goals creates … More Goals for 2016-2017
Surabaya–my adopted home for the next year–is a big city. The metro area has 7.2 million people and the alleyways and malls of the city itself seem to sprawl forever. My home is technically in Sidoarjo, the small neighboring town… of 2 million people. Living in Indonesia’s second-largest urban area comes with the obvious challenges … More Perks of Big City Living
I love a man in uniform. Tight shirt, pressed pants, polished shoes. I love a man in uniform. But my man doesn’t wear those things. He wears a green jacket, dark jeans, and flip-flops. Or sometimes he doesn’t wear a uniform at all. He could be anyone, but I know it is HIM when our … More Love Letter
Inspired by the Welcome to Indonesia: Highs and Lows Indonesiaful post, I’ll take my 2 month-iversary of Round 2 in Indonesia as a chance to share the top three things that can 100% make my day and the top three things that totally bum me out. Starting with the GOOD STUFF: 1. Getting Mail! Back … More Welcome (Back) to Indonesia: Highs and Lows
Where in the world is Kelly? 