I learnt a new word in Bahasa Indonesia today: Bingung

So I tell myself "jangan bingung" (in Eng. Do not be confused)..very apt for what I'm facing now. I think there're times when we gotta just push thru the odds, hold firm the grounds on which we stand and do not waver.

I went with Carine to a hostel in Aljunied earlier and the students are really friendly. I admire their hospitality..even when they're in a land so far from home. And...it's not a real surprise, but I was once again identified as being an Indonesian. By a Chinese national at that! And by an Indonesian.

Everytime people identify (or ask if I'm one) me as an Indonesian, I feel happy, flattered even. I don't know why but I like to be identified as one. Maybe it's my (Malay background) childhood - I was being taken care of by a Malay family for most of my younger years..or the many Malay & Indonesian friends I used to be in company with while growing up and now have.

I really get a good time whenever people question my nationality :)