August 29, 2025
It is afternoon. I am in the Executive Lounge. The window seats have all been taken by rude loud poorly dressed men that sound like they are from the USA. They are not even good looking.
So I have just said Sweet Dreams to Shamir – he is a power napper. At the moment I am awake and writing (in case you have not figured that one out).
It is a dramatic day here in Jakarta – one would never know that by watching CNN – which is unfortunately the channel that we can watch. Corporate policy, I surmise. Baby sent me a photo which I shall include at the end of the blog
My blog of the day has been posted and reposted as there was a slight error. Shamir is SO efficient – unbelievably so. What a contrast between he and Chris. Of course, it makes me appreciate Shamir even more. Of course I told him.
He will report it (3:21) Then. At 3:27 Done repost.
Me: My goodness I am going to HAVE to give you a raise. Don’t tell anybody.
He: Hahahaha
I now can get down to serious business. I brought with me a book, which I intend to read, perhaps put on my YouTube and speak of briefly on this blog. It is a children’s book purchased in KL at the Islamic Art Museum. The title of the book is Aishah. This from the cover.
Explore the inspiring life of Aishah, the beloved wife of the Prophet Muhammed, in this engaging children’s book. Through simple stories and lessons, young readers will learn how Aishah’s wisdom, faith, and love for learning made her a role model. It is a perfect way to inspire curiosity and reflection in young children.
The book cost about $15.00 US. There are lies and misinformation told of Aisha, specifically her age. There is an informative Instagram reel. Here is the link: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMTYb56yHRA/?igsh=MTdvcmQ5NmtxOHg3dQ==
The day has progressed, looked to find some facts. Of course, I went to Al Jazeera. They report not just the salacious facts of the day but provide some history.
Abigail Limura, cofounder of the social media platform What Is Up, Indonesia?, told Al Jazeera that the protests are a “culmination of months of not only economic but also political frustration all over the country”. “We are in the middle of a worsening economy, collapsing job market, where thousands have been laid off. And instead of compassion, these people are continually met with indifference and even sometimes tone-deaf and insulting responses,” she said.” Usman Hamid, executive director of Amnesty International Indonesia, said protesters were also angry about the long-running issue of police brutality and the heavy-handed response by police this week to demonstrations.“The case of the motorbike taxi driver is just one of so many cases of excessive use of force by police. There are too many cases across Indonesia, including West Papua,” he told Al Jazeera. “We are constantly receiving credible reports such as use of firearms, arbitrary arrest and detention, torture and also extrajudicial killing.”
August 30, 2025
Last evening Allah (SWT) sent rain. This calmed down the ferocity of the outrage. Today, a peaceful remembrance with hundreds of taxis escorting the body of the slain taxi driver to his final resting place. The student protest has been postponed, so hopefully the streets of Jakarta will be safe for Baby and I to emerge victorious. Hahahah
This was my morning. I awoke to a message from Nesh.
He: Good morning Alexis I apologize. I posted it last night but it did not go through and I did not check. My apologies Alexis. I went ahead and just uploaded. Give it a read and let me know what you think.
Me: I survived and woke up to it. I am sure it will be a unique wake up call.
Then later.
Me: Great way to wake up. Masterful job. A great attitude to have in this troubled world.
He: My apologizes Alexis.
Me: No problem. It stirred me from my lethargy. Got me going again.
He: Amazing Just what I wanted to hear captain.
Me: You listened. You heard. You wrote. So my message twice. Yours more powerful. Like a punch in the solar plexus, Wherever that might be.
He: So funny. Because I used to do Taekwondo and the solar plexus was a lethal spot. So yes!! A super lethal hit. Captain.
Me: Amazing what a smart couple we are. No idea how I knew about solar plexus. Well, I sort of knew about solar plexus. Hahahah
It became a magnificent morning. I LOVE baths and my room has an enormous bath tub. So I had a long and luxurious bubble bath. I emerged clean and relaxed and was able to make it on time to have an extremely healthy breakfast. Sent a photo to my WhatsAppers.
Me: A healthy breakfast and an absolutely great morning with a blog breakdown and more.
Shamir: Wow Wow Wow.
Me: And wait for more Wow.
I then sent him a photo of an Instagram page showing the strength of my retirement fund. It reported that it is one of the better funded county pension fund systems in California with assets in the 3 billion range. With funding leveling close to or above the 3 billion range.
Shamir: Wow Now I can spend more on the debit card.
Me: Exactly which is why I sent it to you Stupid
He: Hahahahha Just joking. Wow it is a rich county.
Me: Yes it is indeed!!!
He: Do they have an Indian Restaurant.
Me: I do not know. Maybe we should go there and build one – sort of a duplex. One side the Kashmir, the other side Johnson’s Oyster Palace. Hahaha
He: Hahahahahaha
Me: Buy back my Morning Glory West Marin property and just be the famous POOPS team.
He: Hahahah We will be strong.
I sent him back some stickers. Look in your email There is a surprise waiting for you from AI.
He: OK I will look soon.
So I sent him an official seal of our comedy team, which was made and relayed by Artificial Intelligence.
He: Wow! You are an AI genius. Love it.
Me: I knew you would love it.
I also sent it to Nesh.
Me: I had Artificial Intelligence make this for Shamir and me. I made up the name of our team. POOPS which stands for Power Original Outstanding Pair Smart. Hahaha.
Then Shamir sent me back this GIF.
To Shamir I said.
Me: I knew you would have a great GIF And you did!!! I am laughing SO hard.
He: Hahahahahah
We had discussed the name, the night before.
Me: The Dream Team to the POOP team. I am not sure that is an upward trend. Hahaha
He: Haha Maybe it is a sideways trend.
Me: Or maybe a backward trend, unfortunately, because that is where poop comes out. The back. Hahahah
He: Hahahahah
Photographs will include: the healthy breakfast, the Official POOPS seal, An I Love it GIF, the cover of Aishah
