Stress in Bali
It is probably hard for people not living in Bali to believe, but sometimes life in Bali can actually be stressful. Not in the western 9-5 working week grind that most people are probably accustomed to, but trying to live in a different culture with a different language and values.
There is definitely a different perception of time. We ordered some custom furniture and it was only supposed to take one week, but we have been waiting now for more than one month for it to be delivered. I want to just cancel the order, but they stuff they make is really nice.
Earlier in the new year, we were robbed while we were sleeping. Fortunately not too much was taken, but the thought of having someone enter your home while you are asleep has been playing on my mind, even one month later. I tend to wake at the slightest sound.
I could go on, but if you are planning on moving to Bali and expecting it to be one long vacation, then think again. To be honest though dealing with these different kinds of “problems” is always a lesson in itself and you can always look back on the various experiences later and have a good laugh. Even when we were robbed, I was amazed at how the community and our friends came together to support us.
I love being able to take the dog for a walk in the cool, late afternoon, through the rice fields, along the beach, stopping every now and again having a chat to anyone who will talk to me and finally ending up in a restaurant to have a cold Bintang while watching the sun go down. Bali – the almost perfect paradise.
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Where was the dog when you’re getting robbed? I assume your custom furniture will hide your personal goods?
I guess that can happen anywhere. Our family moved to Bali from the paradise of Hawaii 10 months ago and so far we really like it. We plan to stay for a few years while the children are young.
Hi Stacy.
You are very brave with young children
one year in Bali and planing few more.
Congratulations, I truly mean it.
My self I’m planing to do some business in Bali
and I’m some how feel a litte bit insecure.
Do you work?/if do you mine to ask you.
Best wishes
Hope to hear foom you
Elzabeth
@mango The dog was asleep when we got robbed. He didn’t wake up at all. It was a very windy night though and it rained quite a bit.
@stacy I have been here almost a year now and couldn’t think of living anywhere else. I have really learnt to just go with the flow now.
SOrry to revisit history. I have been away from the blog a bit. He will get his.