2015!!  Pretty much all I can remember of the past 15 days was going to Indonesia for Jovi's wedding.  It sure was so good to see Pak Komang again!! :)  I remember stepping out of the airport and seeing him there.  Instantaneously a smile emerged and illuminated both our faces.  Hahaha, a moment to remember.  He's such a sweet and humble guy that I only wish him the best in life.  I've got to say that seeing him and my relatives again was the greatest joy of my trip.  I am so glad to have spent more time with Gugu Zhen and Yingying and Finna and Finna's parents again.  LOVE hanging out with them.

On the flight from SFO to Taipei, I sat next to Nick, a guy who lives in Kelapa Gading (same area as Gugu Kiki) and who's dad works at EY Jakarta!  How funny fate is.  Nick studied in Seattle at UDUBB - management or something, but does consulting in Jakarta.  His sister studied and just graduated with a BS in Finance at USF.

It is so fascinating to meet such genuine people.

From Taipei to Bali, I met a woman who lives so close to me and is a minister of a Spiritual Center.  She went to Bali with a group of about 30 other people to look at the temples and learn and practice their rituals.  How cool is that??

What I recall the most is at the end, when Gugu Zhen and Jovi's dad were driving us to the airport...Gugu Zhen talked about Ah Ma and Daddy.  It's the first time anyone in the family really talked about them since they passed.  She spoke of Ah Ma's good nature, her good temper, and her kindness - all of which I can still remember, even if it has been 11 years.  Gugu also spoke of Pa and how and why he came to America.  I heard it from Gugu Gigi when I went to Jakarta in Oct 2013, but in a little more detail this time.

I am proud to be my grandmother's granddaughter and my father's daughter.  I am proud to come from such a wonderful and nurturing family.  I thank God for all the love I am surrounded with, and with the good, strong people I share my bloodline with.