Today is a big day in Indonesia. BIG. So much hope and excitement. Aspiration. Inspiration. This country of 240 million people is having a moment and so is its newly inaugurated president. There are and will be enormous challenges, but today is for celebrations. Congratulations, Mr. President Joko Widodo. Congratulations, Indonesia. Today is your day.
This is an aimless blog that gives voices to small joys, quirky happenstances, everyday occurrences, and occasional pesterings as the author navigates her life paths as an educator, transplanted Wyomingite, traveler, and curiosity seeker.
Monday, October 20, 2014
Day 38: Congratulations, President Jokowi
Today is a big day in Indonesia. BIG. So much hope and excitement. Aspiration. Inspiration. This country of 240 million people is having a moment and so is its newly inaugurated president. There are and will be enormous challenges, but today is for celebrations. Congratulations, Mr. President Joko Widodo. Congratulations, Indonesia. Today is your day.
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