Chosen for the internship on November 27th, 2005.
Yeah, I've been chosen...But now, I have to get ready for the visa. I received all my forms on December 19th. Race against the clock my friends. I sent everything and The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia received everything on December 21st. That is out of the way and I should receive everything on time, if nothing is missing...
For those who sometimes have instinct or intuition, FOLLOW IT! I figured I would call on Friday to see if everything was fine. Well, I applied for the wrong visa: a multiple entry socio-cultural visa doesn't exist! So, I had to send a new money order and FAST! So I got everything done, but they will receive the money on December 28th. Will they have enough time to issue it and send it to me before I leave? THAT is the question....
Stay tuned for more information!
Monday, December 26, 2005
Important E-mail
Dearest Fans,
I am quite sorry I haven't updated all of you in a while. After my last post, I had exams and then I worked full-time, which didn't leave me much time to think about this adventure.
I will try my best to write as often as possible. More than now, that is for sure! Thanks for those who post comments and if you want to write me a personal e-mail, please do so. I'll be more than happy to answer to your questions and catch up on the news, gossip, events...whatever happens in your life!
For those who came to my potluck, THANK YOU for the great evening and the yummy food! For those who couldn't make it, well, you missed something. For those you I can't see before I leave, sorry but I have tons of things to do....you will still be on my mind and in my heart. For those I wanted to see but couldn't, SORRY...we'll catch up when I come back (you know who you are!). And for those who I will see before I leave, can't wait to see you!
I can't believe I am leaving in 8 days...I don't feel like I am although I have TONS of stuff to prepare!!!!
Anyways, thank you very much for being great friends and I look forward to seeing you all soon! BUT, you know how life turns out, right? Shit happens! So, should anything happen to me, I would like to thank my special trio incl my brain! You also all know that I am a tree hugger (a green person!) and I try to recycle a lot, among other things. Well, should anything happen to me, I would really appreciate if you can honour me through recycling and helping to save the environment. I know that some of you might think I am crazy by saying this. I am VERY optimistic but I am aware that I might pass away!
Anyways, I wish you all Happy New Year 2006 filled with joy, love, health, happiness, prosperity, fun and the little things that ake your life more enjoyable!
Take care and lotsa love,
I am quite sorry I haven't updated all of you in a while. After my last post, I had exams and then I worked full-time, which didn't leave me much time to think about this adventure.
I will try my best to write as often as possible. More than now, that is for sure! Thanks for those who post comments and if you want to write me a personal e-mail, please do so. I'll be more than happy to answer to your questions and catch up on the news, gossip, events...whatever happens in your life!
For those who came to my potluck, THANK YOU for the great evening and the yummy food! For those who couldn't make it, well, you missed something. For those you I can't see before I leave, sorry but I have tons of things to do....you will still be on my mind and in my heart. For those I wanted to see but couldn't, SORRY...we'll catch up when I come back (you know who you are!). And for those who I will see before I leave, can't wait to see you!
I can't believe I am leaving in 8 days...I don't feel like I am although I have TONS of stuff to prepare!!!!
Anyways, thank you very much for being great friends and I look forward to seeing you all soon! BUT, you know how life turns out, right? Shit happens! So, should anything happen to me, I would like to thank my special trio incl my brain! You also all know that I am a tree hugger (a green person!) and I try to recycle a lot, among other things. Well, should anything happen to me, I would really appreciate if you can honour me through recycling and helping to save the environment. I know that some of you might think I am crazy by saying this. I am VERY optimistic but I am aware that I might pass away!
Anyways, I wish you all Happy New Year 2006 filled with joy, love, health, happiness, prosperity, fun and the little things that ake your life more enjoyable!
Take care and lotsa love,
Sunday, December 04, 2005
Developments...
November 30th was VERY emotional...
My first shots in ages....
After I waited about 2.5 hours, I got my first Hepathitis A&B shot and a tuberculosis test. I was sooooo nervous! I am embarassed to say that I almost fainted twice! I woke up that day being stressed out! It is crazy how stress and emotions can just throw you off balance. Anyways, because I had to wait once again to go see the Dr. I was at the clinique for about 3.5 hours...Which means missing 2 important meetings for a project and a presentation! I was wondering how the hell I was going to get through this crazy week! (I did with like 5 hours of sleep each night, but I was oh-so tired since it has been accumulated tiredness!) Anyways, so I felt shitty the rest of the day because of Hep A&B.
On December 2nd, I had to go back to get my tuberculosis shot checked out, and I was fine....fiiiiiou!!!! Je viens d'echapper a un vaccin!!!! :P BUT I got the Japanese Encyphalitis. Quite painful for the arm for the rest of the day, but I was fine the next day!
The thing with these shots is that they cost an arm and a leg! For the Japanese Encyphelitis, it is $120 per shot and I get 3!!!! They wanted me to take Rabbies which is $200 a shot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I swear, vaccinations makes the whole trip cost double!!! Ok, not that much, but easily $500-600 more!
Anyways, I am thinking about my trip and I know it will be worth it. My excitment grows by the day and I want to see tons of things. I don't know who the other 9 trainees will be, but hang on to your underpants... We will see the whole Java islands AND Bali!!!! BALIIIIIIII :D:D:D
One last thing, I started to research lotsa information about Indonesia and even watch movies. I watched Shape of the Moon with JLL and War Photographer, where James Nachtwey documents the life of a family that lives between 2 train tracks in Jakarta. Go see the movie! It opens your eyes and maybe you'll might even shed a tear or two like I did!
Anyways, my last REALLY important outstanding issue is the visa! I don't know when I'll get the Acceptance Note and Acceptance letter, but I hope soon so I will actually be able to leave on January 3rd at 3pm from Montreal! Anyways, stay tuned! :P
My first shots in ages....
After I waited about 2.5 hours, I got my first Hepathitis A&B shot and a tuberculosis test. I was sooooo nervous! I am embarassed to say that I almost fainted twice! I woke up that day being stressed out! It is crazy how stress and emotions can just throw you off balance. Anyways, because I had to wait once again to go see the Dr. I was at the clinique for about 3.5 hours...Which means missing 2 important meetings for a project and a presentation! I was wondering how the hell I was going to get through this crazy week! (I did with like 5 hours of sleep each night, but I was oh-so tired since it has been accumulated tiredness!) Anyways, so I felt shitty the rest of the day because of Hep A&B.
On December 2nd, I had to go back to get my tuberculosis shot checked out, and I was fine....fiiiiiou!!!! Je viens d'echapper a un vaccin!!!! :P BUT I got the Japanese Encyphalitis. Quite painful for the arm for the rest of the day, but I was fine the next day!
The thing with these shots is that they cost an arm and a leg! For the Japanese Encyphelitis, it is $120 per shot and I get 3!!!! They wanted me to take Rabbies which is $200 a shot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I swear, vaccinations makes the whole trip cost double!!! Ok, not that much, but easily $500-600 more!
Anyways, I am thinking about my trip and I know it will be worth it. My excitment grows by the day and I want to see tons of things. I don't know who the other 9 trainees will be, but hang on to your underpants... We will see the whole Java islands AND Bali!!!! BALIIIIIIII :D:D:D
One last thing, I started to research lotsa information about Indonesia and even watch movies. I watched Shape of the Moon with JLL and War Photographer, where James Nachtwey documents the life of a family that lives between 2 train tracks in Jakarta. Go see the movie! It opens your eyes and maybe you'll might even shed a tear or two like I did!
Anyways, my last REALLY important outstanding issue is the visa! I don't know when I'll get the Acceptance Note and Acceptance letter, but I hope soon so I will actually be able to leave on January 3rd at 3pm from Montreal! Anyways, stay tuned! :P
Acceptance!
After a so-so weekend, I wake up on Sunday, November 27th to read the following message:
Hello Sofie,
How are you? we're doing great here :)
Anyway, I wanna say .......
Congratulations..........
You are exactly what we are searching for........
Quite a feeling of exilaration!
You should have seen me when I read it...I was doing my happy dance...No, I am not going to make it for you because it is embarassing....Picture Phoebe in one F.R.I.E.N.D.S. episode where she runs like a crazy maniac thru the parc!!!! So now that you have a mental picture of how I looked like, laugh! :P
Anyways, there is sooooooooooo much to do until then!!!!! I have to start getting my shots now.... :( I feel like I am going to run around like crazy until I leave! Anyways, got to finish school first and then I'll focus on everything else...
Hello Sofie,
How are you? we're doing great here :)
Anyway, I wanna say .......
Congratulations..........
You are exactly what we are searching for........
Quite a feeling of exilaration!
You should have seen me when I read it...I was doing my happy dance...No, I am not going to make it for you because it is embarassing....Picture Phoebe in one F.R.I.E.N.D.S. episode where she runs like a crazy maniac thru the parc!!!! So now that you have a mental picture of how I looked like, laugh! :P
Anyways, there is sooooooooooo much to do until then!!!!! I have to start getting my shots now.... :( I feel like I am going to run around like crazy until I leave! Anyways, got to finish school first and then I'll focus on everything else...
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