Embassy Trip

I am planning to go home this coming Friday.. and before that, my parents reminded me that I need to go to Indonesian Embassy to check myself in so I could get free fiscal fee when I return back to Singapore

The embassy is pretty close about 1.34 miles. However, since it is in private property, there in no public transport nearby. The nearest bus stop is about .5 mile.

So, this beautiful Monday morning I have been preparing myself and all the documents.

I woke up, picked up some clothes and went to bath..

after bath, I ate some bread and I was ready to go..

I took the bus and stopped at the nearest bus stop then walked to find the Embassy (this is my first time, so I do not know where it is exactly)

I found the building.. and it is one hugeeeeeeee building, esp. compared to SF one =p

I looked for the entrance and walked there...

as soon as I reached the entrance... there is a BIG sign there...

DRESS CODE:

NO SHORTS or BERMUDA

NO SINGLETS

NO BAREFOOT

etc...

and I was standing there with my sleeveless top and short =='

but I managed to go in and asked if still can come in.. (persistent =p)

the officer said the process takes 2 days (so i guess if I come back tomorrow there is still enough process time before I am going back on Friday) so I said that I will be back tomorrow since I don't have proper outfit...

then the officer replied, "You can rent this sarong for $8 if you want"

I immediately replied, "No, thanks" (cheapoism)

I do mind paying $8 for renting the sarong.. I prefer using those $8 for Taxi (I guess $8 is enough for taking me from the embassy to apt, change clothes and go back), still I am too cheapo to do that.. I just prefer walking back to apt and go back tomorrow...

and you know what makes it funnier... when I woke up this morning, I was intended to wear skirt and non-sleeveless top, since the maps said that I need to walk far.. I changed it into shorts and sleeveless top (considering the hot and humid weather here)

well... I guess I learned my lesson now...

I did not expect that it needs to be that formal. In SF, the embassy is more informal setting, I guess. In here, it is so formal.. First, we have to check in and get our visitor pass, then we are allowed to go to the building and process our documents..

While walking back to the apt, I was thinking what God's lesson could be from this "tragedy"

There is one point.. couple times, I pray for God letting me losing some weight.. Living in Indonesia for about 9 months has some impact such as gaining weight. I pray for God to give me a chance for losing weight.. So He answered my prayer.. Today I walked about 2 miles up and down the road.. what an exercise..

Still I could say... I am blessed.. Hope you have a blessed day...