#100HappyDays - Day 47 - DJing at Rini's Wedding

(still playing but catch up here - but who cares)

Babun, myself and Uki - photo courtesy Uki.

Was asked by our friend Rini if I would DJ at her wedding, to complement the band. Fun was had. Though lordy it was humid.

#100HappyDays - Day 42 - Catching up with Amy

Spent a bit of time catching up with Amy. Was really nice to speak face to face with a dear friend from back home. It's easy to forget, living in a country where you don't speak the language and spending a lot of time with a three-year-old, how important adult company really is.

#100HappyDays - Day 27 - Home Invasion 2 (reciprocation)

It was only a matter of time.

There's never been much reason for the kids to visit Rumah Dave (Dave's house) - and I imagine that behind the gates and walls this house might have been seen with a sense of a mystery. But now that Rumah Dave has become Rumah Charlie, curiosity has conquered fear.

At first it was just a couple of girls, who approached with apparent trepidation, asking from the yard if Charlie would like to bermain (play). But today they ventured in through the gates, to door step. Chartlie wheeled over his toy box, and before long they were sitting inside on the floor, sharing his colouring books and other toys.

It's beautiful to watch him interacting with other kids despite the language barrier. But when you think about it it's not all that different to playing with toddlers back home, where they are all only just learning English.

#100HappyDays - Day 21 - A long-awaited party

The return of the king and so many friends on the one place was sure cause for celebration. Great company, food, beer, gin and extremely generous pours of Aberlour A'bunadh (whisky). It's so easy over here, away from almost everyone you know, to forget how important socialising is, and how important nights like this are for your happiness. A reminder that, when this adventure ends, I should make more time for friends and family (and drink in moderation).