Day 01
Kampar is a small town. Let me reiterate small and quaint. It felt as if one's starting over again in a new place, new time and with new people. At an age when nothing should be surprising or shocking, I find myself often surprised. Living just 2 hours from Kuala Lumpur makes a huge difference to one's world view. The buildings are old, pre-war perhaps. I found myself making references to Banting in the 90's. Well, Banting has its on charms, which I am certain Kampar also possesses. Yet, I have not had the privilege of experiencing this.
I sat scribbling away in my journal while waiting to be served at CIMB (banking apparently is up-to-date with KL). I was amazed at how even my heart rate has slowed down and I have become more inward looking. I did not have to opportunity to explore the town much, battling the heat was really a challenge. I found myself ducking into air-conditioned environments. Shamin in his infinite wisdom made a comment, "There's hot, there scorching and then there's heat wave!". I mentioned to him that it would make a great Facebook post.
I received wonderful news from the Philippines host institution which has managed to obtain a visa for me and I will have to proceed to get the 6 months visa once I have landed in Philippines. I guess I will have to look through the reference book. Indonesia is still pending. I am praying and hoping for things to move faster but I realize there is a larger design. It dictates that all must be slow going, I guess I am Logical Framework-FREE!!!! I am allowing things to manifest and will start delving into reading.
Kampar is a small town. Let me reiterate small and quaint. It felt as if one's starting over again in a new place, new time and with new people. At an age when nothing should be surprising or shocking, I find myself often surprised. Living just 2 hours from Kuala Lumpur makes a huge difference to one's world view. The buildings are old, pre-war perhaps. I found myself making references to Banting in the 90's. Well, Banting has its on charms, which I am certain Kampar also possesses. Yet, I have not had the privilege of experiencing this.
I sat scribbling away in my journal while waiting to be served at CIMB (banking apparently is up-to-date with KL). I was amazed at how even my heart rate has slowed down and I have become more inward looking. I did not have to opportunity to explore the town much, battling the heat was really a challenge. I found myself ducking into air-conditioned environments. Shamin in his infinite wisdom made a comment, "There's hot, there scorching and then there's heat wave!". I mentioned to him that it would make a great Facebook post.
I received wonderful news from the Philippines host institution which has managed to obtain a visa for me and I will have to proceed to get the 6 months visa once I have landed in Philippines. I guess I will have to look through the reference book. Indonesia is still pending. I am praying and hoping for things to move faster but I realize there is a larger design. It dictates that all must be slow going, I guess I am Logical Framework-FREE!!!! I am allowing things to manifest and will start delving into reading.
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