Last night just an hour before I had to leave for work I got a phone call from my sister that lives with my parents saying, "You have a letter here from Indonesia". Freaking out because I knew it was my holiday card (still waiting on my SS Gift) I told my brother he needed to bring it to me right away. Risking being late for work I impatiently waited for it's arrival.

My girlfriend and I got on the computer and looked to see if I could find out who my gifter was by looking at the map. Lo and behold there were only three people gifting out of Indonesia for this exchange. 2 were in the capital and on to an other town/village/city a bit to the east. My money was on the one to the east.

It was!

I opened up this weary world traveler carefully. Not wanting to damage it knowing just how far it had come. Then, I was greeted by some jumble of letters that were foreign and yet familiar at the same time. SELAMAT TAHUN BARU. A quick trip to Google later and I knew this card was wishing me a happy New Year.

The card was inscribed with a lovely now and a drawing of a magnificent Snail, Esperanto. Also tucked insider was a majestic swan folded on some sweet paper that would make any Japanese woman cry due to the beauty and splendor contained in the folds.

I can't thank you enough whomever you are and hope you are receiving the most wonderful joy and love this holiday season.

Terima Kasih! Thank you.