yesterday, when i arrived at Rangki to teach my dance class, i was overwhelmed by a cake and my students singing happy birthday to me. sister in law jero Man had organised flowers--all from Rangki--i was so touched. and then two of the students gave me gifts: one a hair clip with "diamonds" on it (very useful as I wear them all the time) and the other two bars of the cheapest soap on the market. now that put me over the edge...it doesn't matter that they are not the best dancers in the world, they are my students and we learn and laugh together (oh and eat cake). spent the day with my inlaws and then in the evening, before Arie and I set off to the banjar to pray (odalan) he brings out a cake for me. i am blessed.

OK, so Janita tells me "Ibu update your blog" and i realize it's been over three years and that it coincided pretty much with Gung's illness, which is why i lost interest, i suppose.

At any rate, it's a brand new wonderful year and I'm feeling great.  Lots of projects and creativity happening and a myriad of possibility.

And right now, I have to get ready for our Gedebong brainstorming session for our (hopefully we'll get chosen, will know tomorrow) Lomba Lawak (comedy contest) sponsored by Joger and Bank Mandiri.

So adieu for a moment....dan selamat Tahun Baru!