Dinner on a toilet and so much more

A lot has happened since my last post. I started work. I found more permanent housing. I have tried many new Indonesian dishes, most of which I do not know the name of. I purchased an Indonesian cell phone using my very limited Bahasa and a lot of charades. I am slowly overcoming my jet lag (the pictures below reveal me at the worst of my jet lag).

Last night was my first foray into a Jakarta mall. I went to go see a coworker perform in a standup comedy show. Before the show we went to dinner at Nanny's Pavilion Bathroom. Yes, bathroom. The decor of this restaurant is made to look like the inside of a house, complete with toilet seats. After eating dinner on a toilet seat I will say it is not the most comfortable way to eat dinner.

After dinner we went to see a coworker perform in a standup comedy show. I also got to have an American cultural experience. The show was held at @America, a cultural center where you can learn about and experience a little of the United States. The comedy show was to promote diversity. Here is the link to the video of the show, don't worry it is mainly in English. My coworker, Reggy, is the last comedian to perform before the Q&A session. 

All in all it has been a good first few days in Indonesian. I am slowly adjusting to all the traffic, but not so much to the heat.