HAYLOOOOOOW PEOPLEeEEee!!! i would apologize for the lack of updates, but I'VE BEEN TRYNA LIVEEEEEEE since i'll be heading to Sydney in a few weeks to return to that office lifeeEEeEe.... so no apologies from meEe.. only stories!  (and OKay maybeeEe a slight apology due to the fact that this post will probably be long and personal) 

SELMAT DATANG LAGI, ORANG CANTIK!!!!!!!!!!!!! (hello again, beautiful people!!)

I am currently a bruised and sore woman hanging out in what may possibly be one of my most favorite places in the universe... Kuta, Lombok (not Kuta, Bali.. gross!)... after a week of being an even more than usual stinky, sticky, smelly, but still sexxxxxyyyy (oyeah baby!!) mess due to sleeping in all forms of transportation (boat, bus, car ,etc.) as I traveled from Lombok to Flores and back... i've been spending my last few days surfing in the mornings, reading, tanning and taking naps in the afternoon, and drinking/dancing at bars with live music at night.. all before getting into bed by 11 (going to sleep at a reasonable hour is wonderful!!)... there are stunning beaches a short scooter ride away, the food is cheap and fresh, and most importantly, the local are super awesomeEeE. they are so smiley and sweeEt and welcoming.. they still manage to maintain their own culture while being super inviting to visitors. OH, and the local surfer dudes are hilarious and cute, which has been a nice change from the more reserved cultures in Asia... they have nicknamed be Gado-Gado, which is pretty much the unofficial national dish in Indo made up a hodgepodge of different veggies covered in a scrumptious sauce..  its super yummy, delicious, a bit of everything, and well liked by everyone... kinda like me LOLS! :) 

GREETINGS FROM PARADISE. finally back in indonesia, the motherland of my mother, which makes me super happy & excited. i really enjoyed myanmar, especially the wonderful people.. but i was ready to trade in the feeling of pagoda tiles (often covered in monkey and bird poop) beneath my feet for some sand and water!!!!!!  plus i got food poisoning towards the end of my stay, so i;m pretty much scarred from eating anything.. 

MINGALABAAAA people, which means hello in Burmese! It’s one of only three words i know--the others being “thank you” (jcè-zù tin-ba-deh) and shan noodles, which is what i’ve been eating at least once a day cus its soOoo delicious,. but i try!!! Burmese is not an easy language by any stretch of the imagination but i always make it my mission to at least learn “HELLO” in every language and i have yet to meet a Burmese person, young or old, man or woman, country bumpkin or city dweller who hasn’t responded back with a big grin or an enthusiastic wave (often times both!) and a “MINGALABA!” right backkkk.. 

Two posts in a span of a weekkk?!?! You must be thinking either, "we're so #blessed to be graced by the ramblings of a crazy person" OR "whattttt... dre, are you even leaving your bed?" i'm assuming most people are in the latter, soOooo the answer is "yahhh..." but so much has happened in a week, plus I'm heading to Myanmar for 28 days (thats how long the visa is for.. not that i've planned much other than getting my moneys worth cus im a #cheapskate) where the internet is supposed to be dreadful so i'm gonna take advantage of good WiFi and overshare NOWwWW cus otherwise i will explode from keeping all my stories in. so ha... there's/those are my explanation(s)/excuse(s)