Bali..at last

After a busy month of packing, moving and sorting out finances, I have finally begun my holiday. Over the next few months, I will be taking a mid-career break and writing a series entitled "Glass Half Full". For the last 15 years, I've often defined myself by what I do professionally. Over the next few months, I hope to enrich that definition by discovering new facets of Joanna Yeoh. I'm really looking forward to the adventure and you're welcome to join me. We begin on the island of Bali...

The charming village of Candidasa is on the eastern coastline of Bali. It's far away from the bustling commercialisation of Kuta and one is greeted by these sea vistas every morning. You can literally walk from your chalet, pass the al fresco dining huts and step into a boat waiting to whisk you away for a day of fishing and snorkelling. Yesterday, I was baptised by sea water as the waves splashed against the retaining walls and sent a salty spray all over me as I was taking in my first sea views. I feel so blessed..

My friend Li Ki and I are staying at a 20-room property that is full of friendly staff. The moment we arrived, we were greeted with a loud "Hello...welcome HOME!". Actually they are more like friends rather than staff. I think I'm gonna like it here so stay tuned.