Jakarta Update

August 08 2006

So where have Chely and Thasya disappeared to?  They haven't blogged lately ... probably because they are incredibly busy right now.


After many days of testing, interviewing, meetings, yadi yadi yadi, JIS accepted both girls.  This was on Tuesday AM ... and orientation began immediately and continues for 2 days.  Classes start on Thursday.  We will need to give "our regrets" to AIS - I think Decy called them yesterday and I will follow up with an email today thanking them for their patience.


At that same time that is going on, Decy checked out an acceptable (from company security perspective) alternative hotel that is closer to the school but much further from my office.  Given that I don't arrive for 3 weeks, she opts for changing hotels ... and moved last night ... she is at the Kristal, which has a website if anybody is interested.


As if the above isn't enough to do, Decy is house hunting ... or "hunting houses" as she calls it ... sounds funny that way ... like she is going to shoot one.   She's probably looked at 6-7 already ... found two she liked ... and will continue the process and look at some more for the remainder of the week.  Goal is to narrow down this week to where the top one or two can go through the security clearance process.  If acceptable, then serious detailed negotations can begin ....


As for me .... BORING ... work continues.  Thankfully tonight I have a dinner to go to ... that will break up the week.  Plus, this Friday we are going to have a "Full Moon Hash" starting at 7pm ... those are particularly fun ...


ciao ciao ...