Hi Matt. Good luck for your next endeavor in USA. I am sure you would definitely make impact with all the experiences you had from indonesia. Thank your for showing resilient and consistency in becoming lifelong learners, it's something i would never forget about you.
I appreciate you. Thanks for stopping by to read about my experience in Indonesia. I hope you were able to learn from it too. Always remember and hopefully I'll see you again in Indonesia! I will be back for holiday.
I met you maybe 13 years ago when we worked at different EF branches in Surabaya and you always struck me as a decent, genuine and 'good' human being. I am saddened to hear about you leaving I guess because it makes me question my own decisions and own future. Like you in the mini book I have questioned what my life would have been like had I stayed in Australia but I am happy with myself and the person I have become and the person Indonesia has made me. I know what you mean about friendships everything just seems transient with other expats and almost transactional and shallow with Indonesians. That doesn't mean I don't like them and enjoy their company but yeah I can tell that I am not and never will be one of their first priorities. As I get older and I'm 44 this month I am asking myself where do I see myself in the future and as much as I love Indonesia I suspect that there is more for me back home in Australia but I'm also left with lingering doubt asking myself is it too late?
I honestly wish you all the very best Matt you have shown to me the value of being a lifelong learner and as someone who has always loved reading I never used the term, lifelong learner, but now thanks to you it's something I can proudly apply to myself.
Thank you Matt and family and God bless, safe travels and keep us all informed about the life and adventures in your future.
Reading your comment brought a flood of memories back. It’s incredible to think it’s been 13 years since we crossed paths at the EF branches in Surabaya. Even though we only met a handful of times back then, I still remember your calm presence and the thoughtful conversations we had.
What you shared struck a deep chord with me. It means the world to know that my reflections through writing, videos, photos, and my lifelong love of learning have added something to your own path of thought and self-discovery. That’s all I could ever hope for from the work I do and the stories I tell.
I’m grateful we can share this reflection together. Keep questioning, keep growing, and never think it’s too late. You’ve still got so much to offer, and I look forward to hearing about where life takes you next.
Thanks again for the kind words and support, Dave. It really does mean a lot.
Hi Matt. Good luck for your next endeavor in USA. I am sure you would definitely make impact with all the experiences you had from indonesia. Thank your for showing resilient and consistency in becoming lifelong learners, it's something i would never forget about you.
I appreciate you. Thanks for stopping by to read about my experience in Indonesia. I hope you were able to learn from it too. Always remember and hopefully I'll see you again in Indonesia! I will be back for holiday.
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I met you maybe 13 years ago when we worked at different EF branches in Surabaya and you always struck me as a decent, genuine and 'good' human being. I am saddened to hear about you leaving I guess because it makes me question my own decisions and own future. Like you in the mini book I have questioned what my life would have been like had I stayed in Australia but I am happy with myself and the person I have become and the person Indonesia has made me. I know what you mean about friendships everything just seems transient with other expats and almost transactional and shallow with Indonesians. That doesn't mean I don't like them and enjoy their company but yeah I can tell that I am not and never will be one of their first priorities. As I get older and I'm 44 this month I am asking myself where do I see myself in the future and as much as I love Indonesia I suspect that there is more for me back home in Australia but I'm also left with lingering doubt asking myself is it too late?
I honestly wish you all the very best Matt you have shown to me the value of being a lifelong learner and as someone who has always loved reading I never used the term, lifelong learner, but now thanks to you it's something I can proudly apply to myself.
Thank you Matt and family and God bless, safe travels and keep us all informed about the life and adventures in your future.
Dave,
Reading your comment brought a flood of memories back. It’s incredible to think it’s been 13 years since we crossed paths at the EF branches in Surabaya. Even though we only met a handful of times back then, I still remember your calm presence and the thoughtful conversations we had.
What you shared struck a deep chord with me. It means the world to know that my reflections through writing, videos, photos, and my lifelong love of learning have added something to your own path of thought and self-discovery. That’s all I could ever hope for from the work I do and the stories I tell.
I’m grateful we can share this reflection together. Keep questioning, keep growing, and never think it’s too late. You’ve still got so much to offer, and I look forward to hearing about where life takes you next.
Thanks again for the kind words and support, Dave. It really does mean a lot.
With respect and gratitude,
Matt