Moving again.

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It's been 3 years since I decided not to finish my high school in Indonesia and moved to a community college in Washington. It was not an easy decision but I did it anyway. I knew the benefits I will get and now I don't have any regrets at all. As time passed by, it's already 2 years since I moved to Seattle and now I am in the final weeks of finishing my associate degree (D3 in Indonesia) and will be moving again to a university to finish my Bachelor's degree (S1) in Indiana University-Bloomington this coming month.

Seattle and its surroundings will be a place I will never forget. Lots of experiences and memories were made here during my time. Starting from volunteering in a local church for the first time, giving food to the homeless, joining an Indonesian student organization and becoming a public speaking coach at my college for a few months. And I am grateful. Far beyond anything, I thanked God and my parents for the opportunity.

At last, here we go again. Moving to a new place isn't as easy as it looks, so I prayed and hope that everything will be fine. Here's to a new chapter of life. Here's to new adventures and new experiences.

Thank you, Seattle. 

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