Dee, I just sent you a private message.

It is totally frustrating when that happens. I used to live in Singapore, and when I would order things online from the US, customs would hold my stuff for a month. And I would get it with the box opened, and my things obviously used and tested. It is even worse in Indonesia. I gave up sending things home by fed-ex or ups because it just isn't worth it.

Some of my mom's close friends will be coming to Los Angeles this week and next week to drop off their kids in college. Almost all the flights out of Jakarta make a stop-over in Singapore (and same on the way back from Los Angeles) and if the things you want aren't too big (as in, can fit in an already full from shopping suitcase), I can have them take it to Singapore, and perhaps you can meet them at Changi airport, or they can sent it to you via Singapore Post from the airport. That way, you save some money on shipping, and don't have to feel bad about burning all that fuel.

Of course I understand this requires some trust on your half (to ship things to me and make sure i'll give it to them) but seriously, I have access to everything here and if I want something, I just buy it. I don't need to steal.

Just let me know! To be honest, I really disliked living in Singapore, and I am happy I moved back to the US, so I understand part of your frustration!