Tonight at Viva after ordering some Wonton Mee take away for my roomie I took a few moments to soak in the scene before me. It was a Sunday night, and the hawker centre was booming with people of all ages, sizes, religions and ethnicities. Noodles were cooking. Chicken was being grilled. People were bustling … More Capturing the Moments
Yesterday marked 6 months since I arrived in Penang. So much has happened. So much has been stirred. So many tears have been cried and moments celebrated. This season has been unique, as each new season usually is. There are familiar aches and growing pains that come along with moving to a new place. This … More 6 Months
It’s been about 3 days now. It seems like longer than that. It wasn’t until the last 2 shorter flights here that a bit of reality began to settle in and I started to get excited. Before that there were so many checklists and goodbyes and logistical things to take care of I didn’t have … More Getting Aquainted
As I write this, it is December 7th. Lord-willing, in exactly one month I will be boarding a plane, and my journey to Malaysia will begin. After about 32 hours of travel time and changing planes in 3 different places I will arrive in Penang with a fresh start at the beginning of a brand … More Preparing, Anticipating & Waiting
Jessica Robbins 