meaning ive lived in this address for a year now,
though not really alone.
my two guinea pigs have double their size since august.
i want my money back.
first quarter of this year felt really full somehow.
overwhelmed by work but slowly grow into it.
the highlight was mamas and nanas visit to melbourne.
the duo came in March with two suitcases and much glee.
naturally i showed off my survival skills in this jungle.
didnt realise it could come out too strong on them.
but we learned each other again.
i figured they love raisin toast too.
i found them enjoying english breakfast tea while sitting at home chirping.
and i realised they like snacking away my fried dumplings and m&ms too.
ive grown accustomed to liking what they like my entire life.
to figure out that they also like what i like, is a different thing.
its a satisfying feeling,
insecurely speaking.
we road tripped a lot together.
drove through scenic routes, beaches and wineries.
mined some brown pebbles in Sovereign Hill,
rode a horsey cart, took pics with people in period dresses and banjo.
Very touristy.
but more actions happen in the city.
nana saw some nudes in melbourne museum, squinted her eyes.
and we were kinda lost in the flower show, so huge, so pretty.
but you should see nanas face in the casino.
Very. Judgemental. but funny.
some ice cream, few chocolates, and heaps of chinese later
they flew back home to jakarta.
the suitcases still two, but something felt heavier.
it hits me again how far they actually are from here.
but that was few weeks ago.
back to routine and its cronies now.
crossing off the list as i go.
these all feel like a skeletal version of the story.
i cant wait to put some flesh to the bones
and start running chasing whatever.