Author Archives: Kriste Rose

Lost in Translation

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Kriste Rose

Translating from one language to another language can be a difficult task, especially if one of the two languages is English. The English language has specific rules that govern how its words are used and what they mean, making the … Continue reading →

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Independence Day

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Kriste Rose

Japan’s occupation of Indonesia during the Second World War paved the way for its independence from the Dutch. On August 17, 1945, two days after Japan surrendered, Indonesia declared its independence. This year marks the 69th year of the Republic … Continue reading →

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Winter Break (in July and August)

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Kriste Rose

Winter break offers a spectacular display of desolation at jobsite. Families (expats and nationals alike) vacate their existing lives to return home or to visit exotic locations around the world. For six-weeks, there is a strange stillness that dominates the … Continue reading →

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Export Ban – Part II

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Kriste Rose

After a six-month stalemate, a strategic agreement, in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding, was recently signed by the Indonesian government and Freeport-McMoRan. The purpose of the agreement was to open a window for continued negotiations. It provides a … Continue reading →

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An Australian Road Trip

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Kriste Rose

With visions of iconic landmarks, powder-like beaches, and countless acres of protected national forests that span the Legendary Pacific Coast, we decided to transcend the great American road trip by experiencing Australia by car. After spending three days in Sydney, … Continue reading →

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We’re on Vacation!

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Kriste Rose

I’ll be back in two weeks to post more pictures and stories of our family’s adventures in Indonesia (and beyond)!

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Aroanop Village

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Kriste Rose

Quietly hiding behind the dynamic scene of PTFI’s massive mining and milling operation, exists a different kind of operation. Its community investment program. PTFI is strongly committed toward preserving the unique culture of Papua’s indigenous people, while, at the same … Continue reading →

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Geology 101

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Kriste Rose

If there’s one thing that we’ve learned about geology while living here is that “all rocks and dirt want to be at the bottom of the ocean.” Landslides are a common occurrence at jobsite. They are usually small landslides that … Continue reading →

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Life off the Mountain

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Kriste Rose

I took a short break from blogging after receiving the disheartening news that my mom was hospitalized due to acute multiple myeloma, a form of bone-marrow cancer. I dropped everything and flew across the world to be with her and … Continue reading →

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Bali Green Camp

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Kriste Rose

The life of an MZIS middle school student is best described as being experientially rewarding. Ally is offered opportunities that, at one time, were beyond her reality. Opportunities that allow her to venture out into the big world (without her … Continue reading →

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Best-Ever Banana Bread (honestly!)

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Kriste Rose

My Bananas and Stars entry marked the beginning of a mission to find the ultimate banana bread recipe. I had no excuse not to. After all, I had the time, bananas, and, after a trip to Singapore, a large box … Continue reading →

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Nusa Dua, Bali

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Kriste Rose

After spending an exhilarating week in Vietnam, we flew to Bali and spent a relaxing week on the pristine, sandy beaches of Nusa Dua. Without any kind of prepared schedule, plan, or itinerary, we succumbed to spontaneity and let the … Continue reading →

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