at home in the world Welcome to my chronicle. I have embarked on my 'global art studio tour' (GAST). Who knows how long i'll be gone or where exactly it will take me. I hope to meet as many artists, see as many studios, and make as much art work as possible before my return. If you wish to sponsor me, you will receive a peice of artwork, of your choice, after my return at the value of which you sponsor me. (does that make sense?) Put another way, you can pre-purchase artwork from me, if you would like. The two ways to get money to me are (1)Send it to my parents who will deposit it: c/o Ron & Janine Parrish, 9102 Towanna Tr., Austin, TX 78736, USA. OR (2) email me (via this website) for Paypal information. (my account is under my email address, if you already have that.) Thanks so much. Please comment as freely and frequently as you wish on articles and picture. ~heather

Rough Itenerary

INDONESIA | Sunday, 29 Apr 2007 | Views [541]

Since i know it's hard to keep up with me, here is the rough itenerary for the next few months of my trip. May 4 - Leave Indonesia - go to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. May 7 - KL to Bangkok, Thialand. (i may visit north thailand during this time too).... Read more >

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3 little facts

INDONESIA | Sunday, 29 Apr 2007 | Views [477]

1)Ants - they're just a part of life here. There is absolutely no ant-free zone. At any time, any place, fair game for aunts. Pillow. Toothbush. Shopping mall. In the bechuk or car. And there's so many different kinds. On my porch in Ubud there were ... Read more >

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apologies

INDONESIA | Saturday, 28 Apr 2007 | Views [400]

To my reading public, i want to issue a formal apology for not keeping up with my entries. No excuse, really. Just too many experiences to distill into interesting vingettes. I will rally my strenth and inginuity, and promise to try to do better.

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Where the rivers run milk chocolate

INDONESIA | Saturday, 28 Apr 2007 | Views [542]

Who knew that willie wonka's chocolate factory was inspired by Java? On our decent from Bali, this was my distinct impression- the land flowing with chocolate rivers. Interestingly, I spent a good portion of my childhood playing in those rivers- mostly ... Read more >

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Gallery: Java

INDONESIA | Friday, 27 Apr 2007 | Photo Gallery

Shotgun

INDONESIA | Friday, 13 Apr 2007 | Views [1214] | Comments [1]

I have a lot of catching up to do. I will not do it all now. BUT here are a couple of highlights- End of Bali: I went with Misi's team & another girl - (total:me, mis, jonathan, julie, & stephanie) to visit an orphanage outside of Kuta. Misi ... Read more >

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