Melody Hansen
@Deedee
Filipino expat in Indonesia
Forum posts
39
About me
Filipino
Lives in Jakarta
Speaks English, Tagalog, Spanish, Danish
Registration: 04 April 2006
Activity
EB Gathering / PAULANUS BRAUHAUS at 7 PM (19h00) this Saturday 28th by willou
Dear all I'm william, new coming from France to live in Jakarta since a month. I would like to meet some people to hang out. I would like to organize a gathering in KEMANG, in MURPHY's IRISH PUB, on july, the 28th for all expatriates, whatever ...
Thanks for the suggestion William. I live in Kemang and relatively close to Murphy's but unfortunately will be traveling on those dates as most expats will be. There won't be much traffic in Kemang during Ramadan but yes, do check if the bars would ... Read More
º£½ÇÂÒÂ× spouse by Deedee
Hello everyone, I'm a 40 yr old Filipina currently residing in Denmark (my husband being Danish). Before I decided to become an expat wife - meaning agreed to quit my job and support my husband's career, I did a lot of job related travels in Asia ...
Hi Malaykiwi, This was my first post in this forum when I introduced myself...5 years ago. Time does fly. I've seen this forum grow into a more and more helpful tool for people like us who choose to venture into the unknown. Yes, we have just ... Read More
Where to live in Jakarta by malaykiwi
Hi, My partner has some business in Jakarta and is looking for a two bedroom apartment for a 6 to 12mth term and may stay for the next 3 years. Can someone pls recommend a safe and comfortable place to stay close to nice restaurants and shopping ...
Depending on your friend's budget, I find The Ascott Jakarta's fully furnished accommodations and full-service offering a breeze. Straight-forward monthly charging that includes breakfast and maid service. You may also want to check out Somerset ... Read More
What's the weather like? by NicoleB
Care to share what the weather is like where you are? This was taken yesterday on our walk. nicoleb.org/b2/media/blogs/NicoleB/Hungary_nature/walk%20fields%20and%20sky.jpg Crisp, cold & very clean air. Heck, I enjoy this a lot, even though I ...
It's not going to change here anymore -so photos will look the same- maybe down to 24, tops 22 at night (depends where in Managua). The rainy season is over, therefore, just sunny and windy (strong enough to break ceramic stuff and others not ... Read More
What's the weather like? by NicoleB
Care to share what the weather is like where you are? This was taken yesterday on our walk. nicoleb.org/b2/media/blogs/NicoleB/Hungary_nature/walk%20fields%20and%20sky.jpg Crisp, cold & very clean air. Heck, I enjoy this a lot, even though I ...
http://images.melodygracehansen.multiply.com/image/3/photos/126/1200x1200/26/DSC05899-Medium.JPG?et=UOlrxNBIdRjtxNjjpOtH3w&nmid=20018483 Managua today at 26C. Sunny but very windy. Read More
º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Blues? by lydia
As per Pat's suggestion on this thread /forum/viewtopic.php?id=301 i thought i would strart a topic regarding º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Blues, what I mean is when you are missing home what do you to to either get yourself out of that frame of mind ...
I get on the net and try to buzz any friends and family who happen to be online at the time - although time difference often rules that out. If unsuccessful, I turn to the ever reliable skype for drastic measures. Even hearing a disgruntled voice on ... Read More
Moving to Nairobi...need a job first!! by Ninjagurl
Hi, I am planning to move to Kenya (Nairobi) to be near the man I love and get to know his family better. I am from India. I currently work for one of the largest internet companies in the world. My question is, is it possible to get a decent job in ...
You may find some insight in this blog about spouse work permits or at the very least a general feel of Kenya: http://africaexpatwivesclub.blogspot.com/2008/06/what-to-expat-housewives-do-work.html Btw, the are a lot of Indians in Kenya who own ... Read More
A global projection of subjective well-being by Julien
An article (2006) about the search of happiness. They even made a map! http://www.le.ac.uk/users/aw57/world/sample.html Do you agree with this analysis? (my opinion: very subjective, indeed!)
Psychologists must really need something to do to keep busy and spend their precious grants on. At the end all applications will be for commercial purposes that may further disadvantage the consumer and prejudice some sector (I'm not saying all ... Read More
What makes you happy? by oreneta
This is not as closely related to expat issues, but I think does bear... What makes you deep down satisfied content...that "life is beautiful" feeling, and here's the clincher...is it the same in different countries or cities you've lived, or does ...
I'm with Bob...just change mine to 'wonderful husband and beautiful son' :) Read More
Has anyone experience of learning two languages simultaneously by Aishia22
Hello all, IÂ’m looking for some advice and was wondering if there are any language learners out there who could help meÂ… I have just returned from a French language course in France, a final part of my degree which has consolidated all what I ...
Hi Aisha, I agree that the best way to learn a language is to live in a country where it is spoken as a native language or as the 'adage' goes, marry it (sleep with it). By circumstance, I speak 4 languages (one of which I married) in various ... Read More
expat spouses - the route to happiness by oreneta
I am an expat spouse, and I am lucky to be loving it, but I know from several friends, as well as posts here that not everyone does. So, what are the tricks, and what are the biggest challenges... More than that, how do you prepare. One friend ...
One friend says that no matter what, the most important thing is for both of the partners to do a preview of the city and the stay at home partner gets the most say in where they live. If not the only say....they have to be there most...I too enjoy ... Read More
expat dialogue by º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Researcher
Hi, My name is Marshall and I am a professor of management who specializes in expatriate research. At a conference last week my colleagues and I realized that a significant portion of our research is conducted through organizations. Because of ...
What happened to this very interesting idea? Any updates? Read More
When expat life really sucks..... by oreneta
OK folks, when it really really sucks, when you have no idea why your doing this...but your still there for a while, what do you do? How do you pick yourself up and start making it better?
I travel outside the country or at the very least go to the beach and just relax for the day, which I can easily do here in Nicaragua as there are nice 'tranquilo' beaches an hour or so from Managua. A long weekend here and there of traveling have ... Read More
Moving to Nicaragua, need advice by Raygene
Hi, I would like to communicate with Ex Pats living in Nicaragua who would give me pointers so I may decide on whether or not it would be a good move. I have lived in Costa Rica for 3 years and in Panama for 1 and quite used to living the "Latino ...
Just curious Gene, are you here yet? Did you make the decision to move? Freesia Read More
from Canada and moving on down (south that is) by on the move
hello, my name is Marie. My mate Andre and I are planning to move either to Central or South America this winter.We live in Canada and want to get away. Andre lived 4 years in Central America. 3 years in Costa Rica and 1 year in Panama. We are ...
Hi Marie, My family and I currently live in Nicaragua as expats. We've been here for a year now and our tour of duty does not end until 2010. For my comment, kindly view the link below to another thread - someone previously asked for an opinion ... Read More