Am finally back in Singapore, decompressing this weekend after spending the last three weeks in Bali working/playing my little heart out. This is my third year in a row there, and it has been an eye-opening experience as I am left with bittersweet memories of my time spent there.
The Good.
The most amazing part of my time in Bali came from spending time with Suri (my monkey princess), who has the biggest heart and the warmest disposition. Dog walking in the rice fields, constructing human pyramids, ferrying me around on the back of her motorbike, going for ecstatic dance classes, awesome movie nights, sharing with me copious amounts of good food, teaching me acrobatics, and catching me when I fall…. Aawwh… all of my best memories of this trip are connected to you. I will walk to the ends of the world (or a rice field) to help you if you ever need me to. 
Nick. You are a friend that I will always respect, love and trust. Your spirit of giving, forgiving, positive energy and general silliness is just infectious. You are a natural born teacher, and the work that you do for the poi community at large is so astounding. For you, I can only wish you happy days ahead, and possibly a semi permanent street address in the near future? 
Banyan. Dude… you crack me up. I’m so glad that I got to know you a little better this time! Motorbike rides with you were super fun, and I will never forget how you managed to sew that large hole in your pants while still wearing them! Hilarious!
The Bad.
Was initially planning to stay in Bali for a much longer time, but I cut my trip short because I was being fed to the Balinese mosquitoes alive, and really missed the comforts of modern living at home.
The Ugly.
Met some individuals whose negative and inconsiderate actions really altered my experience on this trip. [You will be subjected to my complaints about these people if you choose to read more...]
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