I hate packing

Today I went to the house I used to live in, to pack the rest of my stuff. I have like a bit of personal stuff left and I packed it up. It took me about 7 hours to pack things like: fashion accessories (necklaces, bracelets, hats, earrings, rings, etc) , some unused gadgets and its accessories, stationary, nail polish and other nail stuffs, perfumes, skin care products, and etc... I realizes how disorganized and messy I was and so I had to re arrange everything in order and throw any unwanted/unneeded stuffs. Then I'm coming back tomorrow to pack some more stuffs.. and I need to pack my kitchen stuffs later.. *sigh* seriously... I hate packing... I really do hate packing...

When I came to my old house. I walked in and all the memories came back. How I was a tenant there and I remember when I unpacked things when I just moved in. Then now, I'm packing all my things again and soon I'll unpack it all again. 

I have moved in and out of many houses during my stay in Adelaide. 

2004: from Indonesia to Adelaide (Henry St, Plympton)

2007: Plympton to Wakefield St, St. Georges then back to Plympton

2008: Plympton to Wootoonna St, St Georges then to Ingomar, Hallett Cove

2011: Hallett Cove to Coglin St, Brompton.

Packing is tiring... and it brings back memories when you found something you have'nt seen in a while and it means something... 

Anyway, time for me to sleep... Nite nite xx

Adelaide 2012

Hey hey... so I'm back in Adelaide now. Can't believe that I've spent 3,5 months in Indonesia and now I'm back in Adelaide. I arrived yesterday morning and it was a stressing hectic day. I came with my mom's friend's sister and she's a talker, it was her first time travelling overseas and she can't speak English, which why she traveled with me from Indonesia to Adelaide so I can guide her through. Well, when we arrived at Adelaide Airport and went to get our baggages, I got my two luggages then we waited for her luggage to come but unfortunately it wasn't there. Apparently there are quite a number of people who lost the baggage stuffs that day. Well we had to fill up a form and once they heard from Singapore Airlines about her luggage, they'll contact my mom's friend and send her stuff to her place when they found it.

I've lived here, in Adelaide for 8 years so, Adelaide is like.. my home. So is Indonesia... but now, since I don't really live here anymore - and I'm here only to pack my stuff that I will send to Sydney and for my Graduation - I feel different. I feel like I'm just a visitor here, I've lost that "I'm Home" feeling. I used to feel that way and whenever I came back from Indonesia and arrived in Adelaide I'd always feel like I'm back home. This city is just a memory now. I will never forget that I have lived and was raised with a lot of experiences in this beautiful, peaceful, quite, small city. I had a beautiful journey in Adelaide and I know for sure that I'll have an even more beautiful awesome journey in Sydney and I will call it my home. For now I'll enjoy my last moments in Adelaide and of course, my graduation ceremony that I've been waiting for :).

8 years ago, I still remember when I first stepped my feet in this city... and its been more than 8 years since then... time oh time...

What a Happy Sunday!

I had a great day today... Ate too much and freaked out when I realized that I'm fatter than usual but I just had a nice day spending this whole day with my beloved family (minus my sisters and I miss them so much and would've been a better day if they're here too). 

For the first time since I arrived in Indonesia for this holiday, my parents, brother and I attended a church service. Then we had some Indonesian food for lunch. YUM! 

Then we bought some shirts for my little sister and me. After that we went to an electronic and white goods shop and dad decided to buy a new refrigerator and air con for our new house that is now in the finishing process. Well the kitchen hasn't been set up yet cause it will be the last thing to be set, but I've seen the design and it looks good. It takes a long time to build a house isn't it? Its been like two-years-ish since this new house started building. Maybe because dad doesn't want to rush things. The house won't be ready until next month so I have to wait until my next visit to Indonesia (end of June) to see the completed version and enjoy my stay at my new house.

So, the traffic was pretty bad today. We came home and dad took a nap for about 2 hours then we went out for hot pot dinner. YUM! And since I was too hungry, I didn't take any picture.

So that was pretty much how I spent my day today. And oh, I wore my new shoes and it is so comfy though it has heels.

Anyway its 00:30 here in Indonesia and I gotta sleep and wake up early for my usual pilates class with mom. 

Nitey Nite xx

Love and Lust

I am very upset after hearing my friend's story about how his relationship ended. Not gonna say much here but I've heard a few stories like this, where people have fallen for lust and betrayed love. Lust is temporary, well maybe its a little tiny bit important for any relationship but what matters most is love. Some people mentioned something about "unconditional love" but I think love itself is unconditional since it selfless otherwise it is not called love. Love is not just a feeling or emotion... Love is a package of everything.

Just like what the bible says (Corinthians 13):

"Love is patient, love is kind.
It does not envy.
Love is never boastful, nor conceited, nor rude;
It is not self-seeking, nor easily angered.
It keeps no record of wrongdoing.
It does not delight in evil,
But rejoices in the truth.
It always protects, trusts, hopes, and preserves.
There is nothing love cannot face;
There is no limit to its faith, hope, and endurance"

"In a word, there are three things that last forever:
Faith, hope, and love;
But the greatest of them all is love."

It is not easy to truly love someone and practiced all those love elements but it is also not easy to find that kind of true love (well, except God's love). Most people are individualistic, selfish and focuses more to him/herself in nature, to the point where they forget how to love. Nobody's perfect but love is. "Its not about finding the perfect person but loving someone imperfect perfectly" - Unkown-

Have a great night xx

What a class

This morning I attended a pilates class, then followed by an aerobic class with my mom. In pilates class, my spot was behind this lady who is one of my mom's gym buddies. She made me laugh but of course I tried to hold my laughter in class.

This is what happened:

Pilates Class:

Pilates Instructor (P): Ok, Now lets stretch like this and hold it for 8 seconds.. (It was tough seriously. My legs hurt that it feels like I have just walked from Adelaide to Bandung)

M (Me): 1, 2, 3

L (that lady I was talking about): 1, 2, 3

M: 4

L: 7 (she jumped from 3 to 7)

M: ...................................... 

Oh yea, I fell a few times during the balancing session in pilates class this morning. I hope no one realized it, well... I'll stand at the back of the class next time.. 

Then in Aerobic class:

I: 1 and 2 and 3 and 4 (following the music beat) *moving his legs left and right*

L: *shakes her ass side to side while moving her legs left and right*

M:..................... *laughed out loud (in my heart of course)*

A heartbreaking conversation

Lets just ease the serious nerves, I think I've been to serious in my blog :p

Last few weeks, for almost 2 weeks I was pretty hardcore at the gym. Almost every morning I woke up at 6:30am and left the house at 6:45am to attend a pilates class at 7:00am. After my pilates class I continued with other classes (Zumba, Step or Latin Dance, etc) until 9:00am. Then I continued to do some other exercises at the gym until about 10:00am. My body shape turned pretty well after those hardcore morning exercises and hardcore diet too. My body is the type of body that can easily change its shape so its a must for me to maintain when I've achieved my wanted body shape. Then I went to Jakarta for a week and stopped exercising and dieting for a while. When I was laying down on my cousin's sofa. My little nephew approached me.

Here's a heartbreaking conversation I had with my little nephew (grrr):
N (Nephew): Auntie...
M (Me): Yes honey
N: Is there a baby in your tummy?
M: *panic-realizing-that-i-have-a-fat-tummy-that-i-looked-pregnant-to-him* Nooo....... There's a baby in you mom's tummy not mine (my cousin is pregnant with her second child)! *sobs*
N: *laughing-so-hard*
M: *chased-him-and-tickled-him*

Well, for long term I WILL exercise every morning for at least an hour before starting my activities for the day and continue with my healthy diet. That is actually in one of my 2012 resolutions.

xx

Happiness is more important than Pride

Chase after whatever it is that makes you happy

Don't wait around and expect things to happen on its own

Cause it may not happen

God is always there and will give you the best

But He gives you choices 

To test your wisdom

Just take things slowly if you're not sure

Cause only time can tell 

Whether a decision is right or wrong

Your brain gives you more logic

But brain doesn't feel the pain 

And your heart does

Happiness is more important than pride

Be silly

Be stupid 

Be adventurous 

Take all the risks 

Cause chances are out there

Even if its not there 

You'll at least learn 

It is better to regret and learned something

Rather than regretting 

For not doing what you're supposed to do

Where am I?

If I’m a bird

I’d fly as high as I could

If I’m a fish

I’d swim as deep as I could

If I’m a horse

I’d run as fast as I could

I’ll disappear…

To a peaceful place

To a place untouched by any human

A place where nothing matters

A place where I can close my eyes

And listen to nothing but pure silence

But now I’m here

Where the silence is so loud

And the loud noises

Represent silence

Now, it is just me

And the sound of…

My tears. 

Java Jazz Festival 2012

It was my first time attending the Java Jazz Festival. Java Jazz Festival is held every year in Jakarta and this year is their 8th year. It was AWESOMEEE!!! Dave Koz was amazing!

Sadly, I didn't get to take a lot of pictures and videos because *sigh* my phone ran out of battery and died in the middle of the show.

Here are some pictures I took before my battery ran flat:

Twillite Orchestra 

Twillite Orchestra 

Trio Lestari: Sandy, Glenn and Tompi

Glenn Fredly

Dave Koz

Pocho Sanchez

So, I watched:
1. Twillite Orchestra
2. Trio Lestari: Tompi, Glenn and Sandy Sandoro.
3. Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band
4. Dave Koz
5. Taylor and Bobby McFerrin
6. Hector Infanzon
7. Oele Pattiselanno
8. Mayer Hawthorne and the county
9. Phil Perry
10. My sister's friend's band and I have no idea what it's called

Overall, I very much enjoyed JJF! Dave Koz was amazing. He melted my heart like... I'd marry him :p and the rest of the bands were amazing too :)

Man that was really fun! I would definitely attend JJF every year if I get a chance to. But I'll be working soon and may not be able to come home to Indonesia that often.

xx

Not so much of an active blogger :(

As all of you know, I'm not an active blogger. I'll try to be more active. I haven't post anything in the last few weeks because of a few reasons:

1. Busy: went to Singapore to accompany mum for med check-ups, came back to Bandung (left my laptop), went to Jakarta again for Adelaide Alumni Party (that was pretty lame), came back to Bandung for 1 day coz I don't wanna miss family time since that's the only time my eldest sister can come home to Bandung, then went to Jakarta again for Java Jazz Festival (more on that later :D) and I arrived back in Bandung just 2 days ago. 

2. My laptop was at my cousin's house in Jakarta while I was in Bandung at that time. Now both my laptop and I are in Bandung yay. I couldn't use mom's or bro's laptop or computer coz I don't get the "feeling" to write using their's. 

I like writing tho.. here in my blog so I can share my stories with other people or just my personal diary (I write more in my personal diary.. well of course, I'm not that active here). And.. you can categorized me as forgetful as it is not uncommon for me to forget things. So whenever I wrote about my activities, at another time when I read it again I could remember things that I may have forgotten. 

Well its been over 3 months now since I got back from Adelaide to my beloved home country, Indonesia and yep, time flies! Im flying back to Adelaide soon, in less than 2 weeks. And I am still looking for the perfect graduation dress.. aww its not that easy, I wanted to get it custom made but I'm not too sure about the design (I had a few ideas and some designs from a designer but... arghh.. I didn't get the "feeling") and maybe its better to find one that I really like and just buy it. Hopefully I can find one soon!

Have an awesome day.. xx