Escalator Society

I want to start this post off with a confession, I am a fast walker. Okay so maybe those of you who have ever walked anywhere with me whether it be in a store, a cave (mainly my family), or on a road already know this. But that aside I like walking fast. It probably comes from this instilled never wanting to be late syndrome, who knows. But I also like to discover new things and places. I am always on the go. However here in Jakarta my stroll is not the same. How can this be when I still have the legs I had when I left the states and the Chacos on my feet? This became so because Jakarta is an Escalator Society.

What is an Escalator Society? Well for one, in an Escalator Society there are escalators in every single building. There are escalators that are the equivalent of 3 steps. You read that correctly THREE steps! An Escalator Society also means that people move at an escalator pace even when off the escalator. The people stretch out wide enough to block the path like 2 people standing next to each other on an escalator not allowing anybody past. 

When I first moved here it just drove this fast walking guy crazy. I was always looking for that small gap to squeeze through. Now though when I do get in the Escalator Society jam it has been great to also slow down to observe, to observe the little bits of creation. 

The other day I had the opportunity to just sit on one of the benches outside of the school and watch one of the many Jakarta thunderstorms. One of the high school students saw me and just couldn't believe that I was just sitting there.I told the student I was just relaxing in view of God's creation. They thought that I was crazy. It made me realize how little students are given examples of what true rest is. It has made thankful for the Escalator Society. Don't get me wrong I still like walking fast, but slowing down to an escalator pace can be just as good.
This video is an an example of one of my strolls sorry for the shakiness of it, and watch for the escalators :)

By the way this month marks the 10th month, crazy and in 26 days I should be somewhere closer to home.

Pray: that I finish the year strong loving the kids with Christ love

For teachers who will not be returning as they look for new jobs and transition into a different lifestyle

For new teachers preparing to come

Things I miss: Blackberries

Things I have made: Soft Pretzels

Thanks as always for your prayers