I didn't abandon the blog, but I did go on an extended hiatus so I could study, pack and plan a new future. Since I last wrote I became so frustrated with the Melbourne 3 degree mornings and lack of money and constant exhaustion from juggling a PHD with a terrible job that I decided, quite suddenly, that we needed to move back to Bali. At least for a little while. Back to the warmth, good food, cheap living, lovely people and all the beautiful memories. We lived here two years ago and even though I've been back to Indo a few times since (my brother lives in Jakarta), what I've been really craving is just a long stretch of time with no responsibilities other than finishing my thesis.
We arrived on Sunday night, after a week of packing, moving, goodbyes and last minute administrations. Everything is in boxes in Safe and Sound Storage Oakleigh South. I'm not sure when we'll next unpack and it was very strange shoving clothes, plates and books into those boxes and wondering if I'll be opening them in a few months or a few years? In Melbourne or Sydney?
Already I feel better. Less achy. Less stressed. Less tired.
