Sunday was my kind of perfect day. It started with my solo run outdoor! AQI was 58!!! OMG! I start to realize that the government DOES something to make pollution go away on Sundays, car free day for people to exercise. The whole week was terrible, AQI averaging 150+, not suitable for outdoor activity. And BAM, Sunday clear sky!
It was Jakarta marathon, really not a marathon to run given that it’s not close course for marathon runners, and the heat and humidity was brutal. But there was a shower station sign that looked really funny!
After my solo run, 5 miles only, I went out with the girls for some roller blading time.
then as usual, we explored the food stands and decided to get some kebab for daddy to try.
we also stopped by the groceries store on our way back, mainly to get butter for the baking plan but always got more than planned. Sofia was kind enough to carry while Lizzy just enjoyed the AC for last few meters of rollerblading.
The rest of the morning was homework for the girls, chill for me, and then we went out for lunch at Ding Tai Fung, Lizzy’s favorite place.
From 2pm onward, girls had chess, and I got back to my book. Fascinating!!! I know little about islam, only recently got to know the very basics as my friends here are all muslims. This book is a real education about islam, refugees, war, where it came from, and a sneak peak of why it still exists. I am 55% into the book and plan to discuss it with my muslim friends who are more open minded and even themselves question some of its principles.
I paused for baking chocolate chip cookies for the family, quickly prepared dinner for the girls before their movie night, then got back to my book.
Religion is something people don’t talk about. I am curious to know about it as I am not raised religious. When girls ask me about religion, I have little to say. I don’t have judgement against any religion and I’d rather them either. It’s good to learn though, really learn where it came from and how it shaped some people’s thinking. Then respect others, form one’s own opinion, only to be discussed with trusted friends who are open minded.
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We are not religious either even though lots of our German traditions are based in Christianity like Christmas or Easter, but I like to think that even those are already a mix of different beliefs. I grew up Christian and religion is part of the German school curriculum. You can opt out and do philosophy instead. At least in the upper grades there was quite a bit of overlap in the values that were discussed just the sources were different what I found really interesting.
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Wow, what a massive difference in AQI! That shower station looks like such a respite for a runner. I can imagine how nice it would feel in such heat and humidity.
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“5 miles only.” – yikes. I do 4.5 miles every other day and I think that is my limit. Moving to Manilla sounds like quite the adventure. Your girls are so cute on their roller blades. The shower station sign is funny. I wouldn’t be able to run in the heat and humidity. I only run early in the morning on hot days.
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We get really bad AQIs during fire season and I feel so bad for you that you’re dealing with such bad air quality so often. Yay for outdoor runs.
I grew up Catholic, but in Germany, it’s more of a tradition-based Christianity, not indoctrination (like other religions). I don’t really consider myself religious anymore, but I am open to learn about all kinds of religions.
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Wow that book looks really fascinating!
Looks like a fun day with all that rollerblading. đ Glad the air pollution was better! That would be so frustrating to have to worry about all the time… hope it gets better and stays better!
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It issue precious when a book grabs your attention like this one obviously has. Makes you think, consider and expands the mind. Glad you enjoying it.
I did grow up in a religious household and family. My grandpa was a pastor, my mom worked in the youth department of church and now my sister and her husband are pastors.
However I do not take everything at face value and do not like to be too pushy about it. On the other hand I don’t want to hide it. I was born in the GDR (East Germany) and being part of a church community was already consider again the regime. So I learned at a young age to not mention to be Christian.
In the past years I tried to expand my knowledge on religion and read the Bible, the Koran and am currently working through the Talmud (which is so tough). Next I want to learn more about Hinduism or Buddhism.
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