Many Thanks!

After a month of travel around Southeast Asia and Indonesia, I am finally back 'home' in Magelang! And waiting for me when I arrived were some birthday and Christmas surprises!
Laura Coyle is a goddess disguised as a hardcore scientist! Not only did my wonderful Colgate roommate send me a package, but she sent me a package full of goodies from Trader Joe's. Very few things in life compare to organic chocolate, peppermint tea, and dried organic fruit. Thanks Laura!
More thanks go out to my Aunt Laurie and Uncle Paul who also put together an amazing package! Various wonderfully scented soaps, loofahs, Cheez-Its, M&Ms, books, card games, star decorations, a desk set, iced tea mixes, and many more wonderful goodies were all included in the huge box. My stomach and my mind will be thanking you for weeks to come!
The biggest gold star, all the ETAs agree, goes out to my mother! She, as most of you already know, is a saint. She managed to send me blocks of Cabot cheddar cheese. Additionally, she sent Wheat Thins, M&Ms, books, movies, school supplies, etc. Eating real cheese and crackers on my birthday was the best celebration I could think of. Thanks Mum!