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It’s been a while I haven’t updated this blog. My last post was in May 2020. Somehow, in the era of video blogs and audio blogs, I still feel comfortable putting my thoughts in writing. Writing in a language that’s not my native has been a constant challenge; however, the mood to write due to personal situations has been the most significant challenge by far.
Uluwatu, Bali 
Sanur, Bali
In the past two years, I have been struggling to find the purpose of my life after a major change in my long-term relationship. It worsened as the pandemic hit in the year 2020. I guess 2020 was a terrible year for many of us, regardless of where you were.
The pandemic hasn’t yet been over in 2021; however, my situation is improving. I make peace with myself and what had happened. I stand on the ground rooting back in my first hometown. I enjoy what I do for a living and I still have Dante next to me (he is still a kick ass awesome dog). I also meet amazing people along the way who have inspired me. Their life struggles have encouraged me to return to this blog.
Quoting Joyce Meyer, I am not where I want to be, but I am thankful that I am not where I used to be.
My first travel destination in 2021 was Bali (Indonesia). It was for business purposes, and the trip was another memorable one. I visited organisations that support marginal communities during the pandemic, from the community of people with disability to gender-based violence survivors.
Again, an eye-opening trip to stay positive and trust our capabilities to make our dreams a reality.
It sounds clichéd, but surviving in challenging circumstances would be hard without a positive perspective. I have been there. We deserve to feel sad, miserable, lost trusts and unlucky compared to others, but how long do we have to feel sorry for ourselves and be afraid of our capability to move forward?
I have several travel plans in the future that include scuba diving trips. It’s a goal to make it happens. Fingers crossed. Thank you for continue following my blog during its absence. I will return with new blog posts.
indahs: dive, travel & photography 
welcome back to blogging! you’ve been missed!
Thank you, Andy! I missed your blog posts too, I will drop by soon!
Indah! Welcome back! Like you, I also feel most comfortable sharing my thoughts in long writing, something social media isn’t designed to be (as people tend to mindlessly scroll down their feeds). I’m sorry for what happened to you and I’m sorry for not being aware of this until today. But I’m glad you persevered. Hope you stay safe and well!
Hi Bama, thank you so much for your kind support! Oh, I missed reading your blog! Now I am based in Jakarta, hopefully we can eventually meet 🙂 Looking forward to reading your excellent blog posts again.
I’d love to meet up with you, Indah. I just followed your IG account, to make it easier for us to reach out to each other. 🙂 Stay safe and healthy!
You too, Bama! Semoga sehat selalu… dan semoga kita bisa ketemuan..ini ppmk gak kelar-kelar lol
Bener banget, sampe mati gaya gak bisa kemana2. Tapi yang penting sehat dulu 🙂
Glad to see you back mbak Indah. I’m a big fans of your photograohy works.🤗 I’m sorry to hear and I hope everything is ok. It’s been a challenging year for all of us. Stay strong and let time do the heal..🙂
Hi Phebie, thank you so much.. terima kasih banyak yaa.. last was insane, this year is.. oh well, challenging, but wishing there will be a way out from this continuous struggle facing the virus. I hope you are doing well and I am sincerely hoping that we will be able to take pictures together someday 🙂
Welcome to the blogging world. No worries about your language, you are just fine, English is my second language as we, so I understand. I am looking forward to your next travel posts.
Thank you! Your supports truly matter 🙂
Welcome back, Indah. It is so lovely to see you and thank you for sharing what’s been going on. It sounds like a tough year for you but good to hear things are better. You write very well even though this is not you first language. Your photos are out of this world. Stunning sunrise/sunsets, like each day is a new beginning. Looking forward to seeing more photos from you. Good luck with traveling, and take care 😊
Hi Mabel, thank you so much. Yes, the images of sunrise and sunset remind us of the new beginning. You understand it so well. I have been missing your blog posts. I will drop by soon and wishing you well!
Hi, welcome back. I am sorry to hear that the dreams you had together didn’t work out the way you had hoped for. I hope Dante is still in your life and I hope he is still healty althoug he is not a young god anymore 😉 As you said, the world has changed too and I guess in Indonesia it has a bigger impact. ( writing in english is for me not easy too) But I wish you good luck and strengt to follow your new path in life and hope you can make new journeys wich inspires you to grow in what ever you do.
Something goes wrong. I didn’t meant to be anonymous. Take care, Astri
Hi Astri, hartelijk bedankt voor jouw brief. It was unexpected but once trust has broken, it would be hard to gain it again. Dante is still healthy and a happy dog. He adjusts well in Jakarta and apartment life. He sleeps all day and active in the morning and evening when he is out. I am not sure when I will return to the Netherlands with him, but I will be in touch with you. Dankjewel, Astri.
anonymus above is Astri