Maddening May

May has been a month that is nothing short of maddening.  Despite the short break to Bali, I have been afflicted with all kinds of sickness, some of which are old problems that have became worst.  

Waiting to Board at T4 - Galaxy Note 9

Impromptu Bali Trip Day 2 & Day 3

Day 2 started with a trip to Kuta Beachwalk again as the missus wanted to exchange the kiddos' swimwears.  After the quick trip to Kuta Beachwalk, our next stop was Seminyak where we tried to trace back the trails of our past trip back in 2019. 

Let's Explore Seminyak - A7RMk3 + FE 20mm F1.8G

Impromptu Bali Trip May 2023 - Night 1 + Day 1

So about more than 1 week ago, the missus and I made an impromptu trip to Bali.  It was a last minute trip as one of our houses there was finally going to be sold.  I'm so relieved that one of those "burdens" is finally gone.

Some Shophouse Installation in T4 - A7RMk3 + FE20mm F1.8G

Awesome April

A nice word for a change.  I can't remember when was the last time I used such a positive word to wrap up my month.  This has been a crazy busy month at work with some days going as long as 14 hours.  But this is also the month when I received my bonus, the most I have ever received in my entire career to date.  

Messy March

March has been pretty much the same except for some eventful happenings at home.  Work has been very tough too as usual, with it's own share of dramas.  One major story we worked on had some features rolled back even after UAT as the local users thought the feature could possibly spam the customers.  Well...  just give them what they want.  

Early Friday Meeting - Galaxy Note 9

Fateful February

Goodbye February...  Although February is usually a month supposed to be full of celebrations such as Valentine's, Lindsay' birthday & my wedding anniversary, I am saddened to learn of my cousin's passing.  She had contracted cancer back in 2021 and went for treatments in Hong Kong & Guangzhou, even got her hand amputated from the shoulder.  And yet despite all that she still succumbed to it.  My heart is really broken..  my sister and I used to play together with her and her sisters when we were kids in Jakarta.  She also lived in my parents' house in Surabaya when she was still studying in Petra.  Of all my cousins, she and her sisters are the ones my siblings and I are closest with.  She leaves behind her husband and two young sons, one of whom is about the same age as Lincoln.  

Farewell Se Se...