If 2021 needed a tagline, in my opinion that would be “a year of Sprint that feels like a Marathon.”

2021 was the year of decision, of new opportunities and letting go. It was the year when we moved back to Indonesia after a long thought and consideration.

It was not an easy decision as I have explained here, but it was necessary. And even though I still miss Sweden every now and then, I start to embrace the reality of settling back in Indonesia.

The process is slow. We take it one step at a time.

Now as 2022 is currently unfolding, like many other people I hope it would be a much better year. Covid-wise especially. And although it’s kinda late, I wish you all a happy new year. Let’s pray for the days ahead that full with love, laugh and good health.

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Hayu Hamemayu is a word bender, whose work has appeared in The Conversation Indonesia, The Jakarta Post, Media Indonesia, Kompas, Majalah Kartini, Indonesia Travel Magazine, and The Newbie Guide to Sweden among others.