tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69067764364733919792024-03-14T09:35:04.076+07:00Ministry of Zero[As for the theory, Zero means nothing;
As for me, Zero is an existence]Erlia Elecielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04356745269737397734noreply@blogger.comBlogger736125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6906776436473391979.post-56453700362547922612024-01-13T18:50:00.004+07:002024-01-13T18:50:35.477+07:00‡ Endlessly ‡<span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">My first post in 2024!</span></b><br /><br />It's been a long, long, long time I actually posted something which is not a recap, short story, or travel summary. I actually want to write something about life and how I view it for today.<br /><br />It's a short post, I think.<br /><br />It's the 13th day in 2024 and I have been taken on a roller coaster of mixed emotion. Is it good? Is it bad? At this very moment, I would not say it's the best moment to record in 2024 -- considering January is usually one of my favorite months of the year.<br /><br />How would I put it in words?<br /><br />You know when you really, really want something,<br />and you cannot have it but, eventually, with time and effort spent, you finally get it?<br />And, yet, one day, you're told that you can't have it anymore,<br />which makes you really sad that you don't want to let it go.<br /><br />Some said it's attachment issue.<br />We should not be to attached to another thing or person or environment.<br /><br />I agree. 100% agree.<br /><br /><b><span style="color: #990000;">Being kind does not mean you sacrifice yourself for others.<br />Being happy does not mean you should make others happy when it gives you unhappiness.</span></b><br /><br />Yet it's very understandable for us to grieve and question ourselves:<br />Why should we let it go? What did we do wrong for this to happen?<br />How could we prevent or stop this from happening?<br /><br />We try to tie things down when it might only hurt ourselves.<br />We are unable to answer those questions because we feel like it's the best to keep how things are at the moment.<br /><br />Oh well, give it some time, people said.<br />You'll learn to let go.<br /><br />Okay. Minutes turn to hours, hours turn to days.<br />You think to yourself, I still can see it anyway.<br />It's still there but not completely mine.<br />It's better than nothing.<br /><br />However, it makes you wonder.<br />If spending time and effort back in those old days make you able to achieve it,<br />why couldn't it work again after you let it go?<br /><br />Maybe you should repeat it again.<br />The time.<br />Maybe you didn't do it enough.<br />The effort.<br /><br />Who could tell us that maybe it's not the problem.<br />That sometimes things are not meant to be.<br />That maybe the future seems bleak now but it might shift to clearer sky soon.<br />That there are better things are in store for you.<br /><br /><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">No one could tell us that.</span></b><br />Sorry, everyone can tell us that, but we would never listen to them anyway.<br />We believe what we want to believe when we're grieving.<br /><br />You wish things stay the same.<br />Because you feel that it's the best that you can have.<br />Because you feel that if you put more time and effort, things might change.<br /><br /><b><span style="color: #bf9000;">And yet the change might not be for the better.</span></b><br /><br />But it's natural for us to be sad, to feel broken, to ask for understanding,<br />to wish for things to stay the same,<br />because, somehow, the feelings we have from the start,<br />poured into the actions and words you have given in every second thinking about it,<br /><b><i><span style="color: #674ea7;">they stay in your heart.</span></i></b><br /><br />It never fades away.<br /><br /><b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: medium;">Endlessly.</span></b></span>Erlia Elecielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04356745269737397734noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6906776436473391979.post-69994877609497906932023-12-31T23:10:00.009+07:002023-12-31T23:17:45.710+07:00‡ Best of 2023 ‡<p><span style="font-family: georgia;">End of 2023.<br />365 days have passed and we have reached the last day of the year.<br /><br />I'm writing this as I'm counting down the hours to midnight and welcome 2024.<br /><br />Before I start my recap, I'd like to point out 2 points here:<br /><br />1. This is the 15th year I'm writing the recap of my life in a year here.<br />The format has changed from time to time but, hey, I'm keeping this as an annual 'ritual' -- it's also a way for me to remind myself to be grateful that I have lived through 12 months.<br /><br /></span><i style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;">For previous references: </i><a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2008/12/mirror-mirror-on-wall.html" style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>2008</b></span></a><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"> | </span><a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2009/12/last-day-of-2009.html" style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #073763;"><b>2009</b></span></a><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"> | </span><a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2010/12/311210.html" style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #a64d79;"><b>2010</b></span></a><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"> | </span><a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2011/12/lessons-of-2011.html" style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><b>2011</b></span></a><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"> | </span><a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2012/12/review-2012.html" style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>2012</b></span></a><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"> | </span><a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2013/12/moments-of-2013.html" style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><b>2013</b></span></a><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"> | </span><a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2014/12/book-of-2014.html" style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: blue;"><b>2014</b></span></a><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"> | </span><a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2015/12/journey-of-2015.html" style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>2015</b></span></a><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"> | </span><a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2016/12/scenes-of-2016.html" style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #b800e6;"><b>2016</b></span></a><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"> | </span><a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.com/2017/12/memories-of-2017.html" style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #073763;"><b>2017</b></span></a><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"> | </span><a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.com/2018/12/recap-of-2018.html" style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #a64d79;"><b>2018</b></span></a><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"> | </span><a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.com/2019/12/this-is-my-2019.html" style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><b>2019</b></span></a><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"> | </span><a href="https://erlia91.blogspot.com/2020/12/closing-2020.html" style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #073763;"><b>2020</b></span></a> <span style="font-family: georgia;">| </span><a href="https://erlia91.blogspot.com/2021/12/ending-of-2021.html" style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><b>2021</b></span></a><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">| </span><a href="https://erlia91.blogspot.com/2022/12/closing-2022.html" style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>2022</b></span></a><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />2. Despite how normal life has been since the pandemic COVID-19 hit, the world is currently in sorrow due to the international conflict. I don't have any credibility to address this but I sincerely hope that peace will be the ultimate endgame for the conflict.<br /><br />Time ticks. Shall we begin?<br />Oh, I will use a new format in this year's recap as I write in the title "Best...".<br /><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiOqDTp2eYKBZv4eoL8LXF7xehvfLxAw1ZHLN2OX_atW6VUbEXbAlQnojg0LL8ZUdsvVWz9712yvOp5bMU_B_J05myC9VCMTV2KB67JL72xLfudRd42WiXPZNV-WRQnF4tCUkQpdPctgqldp3POGixUMDoGrJiYXYN2TU9VkVzUO5KjRLi7Mq3DDWZjtuU" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="470" data-original-width="824" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiOqDTp2eYKBZv4eoL8LXF7xehvfLxAw1ZHLN2OX_atW6VUbEXbAlQnojg0LL8ZUdsvVWz9712yvOp5bMU_B_J05myC9VCMTV2KB67JL72xLfudRd42WiXPZNV-WRQnF4tCUkQpdPctgqldp3POGixUMDoGrJiYXYN2TU9VkVzUO5KjRLi7Mq3DDWZjtuU" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><u>01 | JANUARY</u></b><br /><br /><b>Best day to remember:</b> starting my first day of the year in a different city: Bandung. I drove back to Jakarta at noon and, wow, I gained the first experience of sleeping at a rest area due to how heavy my eyes were on the way back.<br /><br /><b>Best first experience: </b>Staying overnight at a friend's house (Brenda's!). I never stayed at a friend's house because I could always manage to go back to my house instead (which is true). I also tried a self-photo studio at Seori after I got my haircut! It's an interesting concept to try,<br /><br /><b>Best trip: </b>1-night trip to Bandung from Purwakarta on 6-7 January. Oh, well, I visited Cilegon, Purwakarta, and Tangerang a lot during 2023. I even had a one-day visit on Saturday to the site, all for work purposes, of course.<br /><br /><b>Best meetup: </b>After years, I finally met with my old friend, Matthew, on 28 January. He finally returned from Australia so we met up with some others at Grand Indonesia. And, this time, I picked him up instead of the other way around! HA! But I asked him to drive anyway, lol.<br /><br /><b>Best movie/TV series: </b>I only watched 2 movies in January so I should give it to <i><span style="color: #cc0000;">"A Man Called Otto"</span></i>! It's a heartwarming one for you to enjoy.<br /><br /><b>Best song:</b> <i><span style="color: #e69138;">"Kokoronashi"</span></i> by Majiko. I still listen to it and I also like the cover version I found on Spotify by Akane.<br /><br /><b style="background-color: #f4cccc;">Notable mention(s):</b><br />- <b>Best haircut: </b>After 5 years, I decided to cut my hair short again (well, shoulder length). Decided to cut it on 21 January, a day before Chinese New Year, at Atelier by Ryoji.<br /><b>- Best supporting moment: </b>Attending an event at the National Library to support a friend who has a website launching.<br />- <b>(<span style="color: red;">Not the</span>) best incident:</b> I lost my phone(s) at Grand Indonesia on 28 January. One was charged next to me, another in my (unzipped) bag which was also next to me. Unlucky on a good day. Something to remember indeed.<br /><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_hxauoSHHPl6sJbiexucS_0GcYHCoejTVhzpbpdXbTOWqHkZD18Zc4Fzmsls5SZRzuxaKgLrWtzNSnxge5gHbX57zOryImpPt15VzUfhFnugPhxp9VO6LNThT3vDZPWXitcB-FVC29x_XNCucEnpGuLbSPXsewo2G-TNXMgEvPm2qmm6jYpRhKF6O74E/s4000/FullSizeRender.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="4000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_hxauoSHHPl6sJbiexucS_0GcYHCoejTVhzpbpdXbTOWqHkZD18Zc4Fzmsls5SZRzuxaKgLrWtzNSnxge5gHbX57zOryImpPt15VzUfhFnugPhxp9VO6LNThT3vDZPWXitcB-FVC29x_XNCucEnpGuLbSPXsewo2G-TNXMgEvPm2qmm6jYpRhKF6O74E/s320/FullSizeRender.jpeg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><b><u>02 | FEBRUARY</u></b><br /><br /><b>Best day to remember: </b>A full work team dinner on 10 February. I think the team has grown in numbers ever since I joined 4 years ago so having everyone attend the first dinner of the year feels nice.<br /><br /><b>Best first experience: </b>Attending a travel fair! I never actually attended one. I purchased two tickets to Hong Kong for me and Mom on 4 February at the Cathay Pacific Travel Fair. I think(?) we got a pretty good price: 6.2mio for 2 pax.<br /><br /><b>Best trip: </b>Sentul Trekking! Thanks to Yoanna for persuading me to try the new experience. It's a short trip as I am not exactly a nature-type person, lol. It's Saturday well-spent indeed, as we met up with other friends afterwards in Gading Serpong. We have a good level of energy, right?<br /><br /><b>Best meetup: </b>Karaoke time on 5 February with some friends from my previous workplace. It's a (good) chaotic one. Would be great to have another day of karaoke with you guys again in 2024.<br /><br /><b>Best movie/TV series: </b>Without a doubt, <i><span style="color: #cc0000;">"Missing"</span></i>. I have always liked <i>"Searching"</i> so when I found out that an (indirect) sequel would be released, I couldn't wait to watch it and, dang, it didn't fail my expectations! Well, the day when I was going to watch it was also pretty memorable as things happened here and there before the movie.<br /><br /><b>Best song: </b><span style="color: #e69138;"><i>"Like Strangers Do"</i></span> by AJ Mitchell. It's a song recommended by Spotify and, hey, turns out I actually like it!<br /><br /><b style="background-color: #f4cccc;">Notable mention(s):</b><br />- <b>Best art moment: </b>Visiting ART Jakarta at Hutan Kota by Plataran on 12 February with my colleague, Bunga. It's actually a day before I started my 3-week stay in Tangerang due to my work schedule (you know if you know).<br />- <b>Best birthday</b>: I delivered a birthday cake for Valent on her birthday, 28 February! Despite being friends for years, this is the first time I actually ever delivered a birthday cake on D-Day.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjmznRSd9fVDKR8U7D8o2A4AR_yWuyWkNZX2RZDvna1LsQM1uwUOlDrBpXI1sNWhQ1tS-sVzSqVy0Nm2otVExZNG6IbwTRZy4e6cGKGHtis24RwDqURED56VNM77HLavhC8xDbHav7Mjy43jkGpcHuH7MsbozUlOSS6fdvWAv2NpOwZ4eo4GxCjLqapKg/s3258/IMG_0305.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3258" data-original-width="3258" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjmznRSd9fVDKR8U7D8o2A4AR_yWuyWkNZX2RZDvna1LsQM1uwUOlDrBpXI1sNWhQ1tS-sVzSqVy0Nm2otVExZNG6IbwTRZy4e6cGKGHtis24RwDqURED56VNM77HLavhC8xDbHav7Mjy43jkGpcHuH7MsbozUlOSS6fdvWAv2NpOwZ4eo4GxCjLqapKg/s320/IMG_0305.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><b><u>03 | MARCH</u></b><br /><br /><b>Best day to remember: </b>Birthday moments for Loki as it's his 2nd birthday on 24 March! My little brother has his 25th on 12 March also.<b><br /></b><br /><b>Best first experience: </b>This is something I will also describe in the 'best trip' section but the winner for this is going back and forth to Bandung twice in a week (21 March evening until 23 March morning, then 24 March evening until 27 March morning). Oh it's not Jakarta-Bandung but Purwakarta-Bandung.<br /><br /><b>Best trip: </b>So, yeah, as you can expect: Bandung. It's the fasting month so it's nice to have less crowded tourist destinations at Sarae Hills and Orchid Forest! Oh, funny thing, we were waiting for lunch and we accidentally met Lala, a colleague, when we were not planning for a meetup. Such a coincidence!<br /><br /><b>Best meetup: </b>Met up with the 'oldest' friend of mine, Chris. Received the Singapore souvenirs and also a Harry Potter chocolate! When you have fellow Potterhead as your good friend... such a blessing!<br /><br /><b>Best movie/TV series: </b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">"Ted Lasso"</span></i> Season 3. I mean, it's Season 3 and I'm still watching it so... It's very recommended!<br /><br /><b>Best song: </b><i><span style="color: #e69138;">"KANATA HALUKA"</span></i> by Radwimps takes the crown for March. I watched the movie and, albeit it's not my favorite movie from Makoto Shinkai, this song is really beautiful!<br /><br /><b style="background-color: #f4cccc;">Notable mention(s):</b><br />- <b>Best work/life balance moment: </b>11 March. Worked at Starbucks on Saturday for hours, accompanied by Valent before we had late lunch and dessert with Brenda afterwards.<br />- <b>(<span style="color: red;">Not the</span>) best moment to remember: </b>My uncle (oldest brother of Dad) passed away. I'm not exactly the closest to him but it does feel heartwrenching -- always, when coming to the funeral house.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN0kpS_g90dQ89DJZTfHOON0h7K-RoDBQiUgltcnQZALi9Ke30B3Cga0fzP_CSWXGpmOhdNPVBm-spE4wFgSsJYh-Sui7Mk8jJrveoIoiwwqArj91BnfSvSc-USW097q6BdQx-cMBrFOSVRbqzmcG6cuSxwuglJeM4vibyGaiTtpoaZuSDmBTcxH_3r0E/s3023/IMG_6517.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3023" data-original-width="2268" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN0kpS_g90dQ89DJZTfHOON0h7K-RoDBQiUgltcnQZALi9Ke30B3Cga0fzP_CSWXGpmOhdNPVBm-spE4wFgSsJYh-Sui7Mk8jJrveoIoiwwqArj91BnfSvSc-USW097q6BdQx-cMBrFOSVRbqzmcG6cuSxwuglJeM4vibyGaiTtpoaZuSDmBTcxH_3r0E/s320/IMG_6517.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /><br /><b><u>04 | APRIL</u></b><br /><br /><b>Best day to remember: </b>April Mop and the 12th day are actually the days I would remember the most from April 2023 due to a lot of things that happened on both days. Oh, and it's the Easter month!<br /><br /><b>Best first experience: </b>Attending <i>bukber</i> / <i>buka bersama</i> with client during my work schedule in Cilegon. I've been to an <i>iftar</i> session with friends and colleagues, but it's the first with the client!<br /><br /><b>Best trip: </b>Bandung makes it to the list again, lol. It's another short trip as it's the Idul Fitri holiday week. I managed to visit new restaurants/cafes during this trip. Is it just me or Bandung does have a lot of interesting places to visit?<br /><br /><b>Best meetup: </b>22 April with friends from my very first workplace. Been a while since we gathered so we had lunch at PIK before taking a bunch of pictures together.<br /><br /><b>Best movie/TV series: </b>I only watched one movie this month and it was <i><span style="color: #cc0000;">"Sewu Dino" </span></i>on 29 April. Definitely not the best movie I'd recommend but I did watch it with my friends from my previous workplace -- we also watched the movie from the same universe last year.<br /><br /><b>Best song: </b><i><span style="color: #e69138;">"First Love"</span></i>. The original is by Utada Hikaru but I listened to Chaewon's cover, at least, 50 times this cover. This song has always been one of the best love songs to enjoy. Fun fact, do you know that Utada Hikaru released this song back in 1999?<br /><br /><b style="background-color: #f4cccc;">Notable mention(s):</b><br />- <b>Best buy</b>: AirPods Pro. Bought it at iBox Cilegon. It's actually my best buy of the year! I'm actually using it right now!<br /><br /></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiByOqrU6J3aY7e75aEzHxoOLIPrRyKe6VHhM4zCM0JuN3qgbZXCgH5Fz0LRCI7IKXQgSxW3cVFIRnzQuzCy3G6np5a5-lOjtPC3s1Ur_eL93QOzm78hCAoDHJrfGzf1xVEBpv8M3RjztbzPP9g7GgiqHH7hiYqC7ZIdVcizmebtgaei0Y8uaspafUIFBg/s3865/FullSizeRender.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3865" data-original-width="2174" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiByOqrU6J3aY7e75aEzHxoOLIPrRyKe6VHhM4zCM0JuN3qgbZXCgH5Fz0LRCI7IKXQgSxW3cVFIRnzQuzCy3G6np5a5-lOjtPC3s1Ur_eL93QOzm78hCAoDHJrfGzf1xVEBpv8M3RjztbzPP9g7GgiqHH7hiYqC7ZIdVcizmebtgaei0Y8uaspafUIFBg/s320/FullSizeRender.jpeg" width="180" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /><br /><b><u>05 | MAY</u></b><br /><br /><b>Best day to remember: </b>9 May. The (first) Go Live. Work-related thing.<br /><br /><b>Best first experience: </b>As usual, always try at least one new thing on your birthday. I tried a new cinema in Cilegon on my birthday (yes, I'm not in Jakarta or at home on my birthday). Oh, and also a new hotel, I guess.<br /><br /><b>Best trip:</b> Actually, May is a pretty busy month for me, so I don't exactly have a trip here and there, so I think Cilegon is my best shot for this category in May? Haha.<br /><br /><b>Best meetup: </b>Talked with an old friend on 6 May (also the day I exchanged 250SGD which I have no idea where they are right now, lol).<br /><br /><b>Best movie/TV series: </b>Despite the controversy and all the negative receptions, I actually enjoyed <i>"<span style="color: #cc0000;">The Little Mermaid"</span></i><b style="font-style: italic;"> </b>movie. Not in my top 10 best movies of 2023 but I prefer this to <i>"Fast X"</i>.<br /><br /><b>Best song: </b><i><span style="color: #e69138;">"Part of Your World".</span></i> I mean, I watched the movie on my birthday and it's a beautiful song!<br /><br /><b style="background-color: #f4cccc;">Notable mention(s):</b><br />- <b>Best birthday moment: </b>Realizing that my wisdom teeth made me feel unwell on my birthday, lol. But, of course, all the birthday wishes and presents made me feel so much better and blessed!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuzvJ6Mh9lkamUsZgSQARG6a-IfwbBVihhda2ue39EuVOq-HhdDYuwuaQvXW6IMIQe6HnTG0u1X-PdzAK2kAjsZWFJ0TkUiqWie1AywF2ughj0LWHijtasN43CAzMstsmsWoVYHzz94xMG_85rtIm4AwzUK6a9NLwImpQ6Xs0ngQiIu2Nj8nge6lldbHQ/s4032/IMG_2759.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuzvJ6Mh9lkamUsZgSQARG6a-IfwbBVihhda2ue39EuVOq-HhdDYuwuaQvXW6IMIQe6HnTG0u1X-PdzAK2kAjsZWFJ0TkUiqWie1AywF2ughj0LWHijtasN43CAzMstsmsWoVYHzz94xMG_85rtIm4AwzUK6a9NLwImpQ6Xs0ngQiIu2Nj8nge6lldbHQ/s320/IMG_2759.jpeg" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><b><u>06 | JUNE</u></b><br /><br /><b>Best day to remember: </b>Taylor Swift announced her concert in Asia! The closest one is in Singapore and we needed to pre-register just to buy the ticket.<br /><br /><b>Best first experience: </b>Bowling! My team work had a gathering on 23 June and we tried bowling. As usual, I am never good with sports and ball and any physical activities, lol, but it's really fun!<br /><br /><b>Best trip: </b>I know it keeps repeating in this year's recap (I do not expect it will be this often though) but I needed to use my leave as it would be reset by the end of June so I took the chance for (another) short trip to Bandung. This time I took the train there!<br /><br /><b>Best meetup: </b>Meetup after my wisdom teeth operation and eating something is always the best! Also got a cake from these girls. Thanks a bunch, you!<br /><br /><b>Best movie/TV series: </b>Definitely <i><span style="color: #cc0000;">"Spider-Man: Beyond the Spiderverse"</span></i>. I watched the first in streaming channel and I have never been a big fan of animated movies and watching them in cinema but this one made me think otherwise.<br /><br /><b>Best song: </b><i><span style="color: #e69138;">"Blue Jeans"</span></i> by Gangga. I actually listened to the AI version of Justin Bieber on YouTube but instantly fell in love with the song!<br /><br /><b style="background-color: #f4cccc;">Notable mention(s):</b><br />- <b>(<span style="color: red;">Not the</span>) best moment to remember: </b>2nd and 3rd wisdom teeth pulled out on 2 June! This time my face was swollen so bad and took more days to recover compared to the 1st in 2020.<br />In 2nd place, it's also the moment it was announced that I got a 'free' ticket for One OK Rock concert in Jakarta. Why I don't really want to remember it? Apparently the ticket I purchased for the 2020 concert (which was cancelled due to the pandemic) could be used to watch the OOR concert in 2023 but... I was in Hong Kong on the date! Speaking of choosing 'perfect' timing. Pfft.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1UdzzX53O7gT1_3FODD9QNLYQWNUaD7CvVRJgHpz08Qeu9XNecGYFDdupNEwmkoEh2cBnO3gHbZu6pnob2Ani3k6KZ-STxVYXPHAqH8sgIsMD-yBdmEfFC3m6aE2ggZd7kx9xBSNVo3BkLcTd8axZVw7rzpXnlFhqH7W4Xm7Jh5NcYxmP6xSe5CeuyjA/s1775/FullSizeRender.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1774" data-original-width="1775" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1UdzzX53O7gT1_3FODD9QNLYQWNUaD7CvVRJgHpz08Qeu9XNecGYFDdupNEwmkoEh2cBnO3gHbZu6pnob2Ani3k6KZ-STxVYXPHAqH8sgIsMD-yBdmEfFC3m6aE2ggZd7kx9xBSNVo3BkLcTd8axZVw7rzpXnlFhqH7W4Xm7Jh5NcYxmP6xSe5CeuyjA/s320/FullSizeRender.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><b><u>07 | JULY</u></b><br /><br /><b>Best day to remember: </b>Taeyeon's concert! The Odd of Love in Jakarta on 22 July. It's been years since the first time I watched a concert but this is the first time I actually purchased a ticket so close to the stage and I have zero regret!<br /><br /><b>Best first experience: </b>Taeyeon's concert! Yes. My first experience watching SM vocalist counts, right? lol<br /><br /><b>Best trip: </b>Traveling to South Jakarta after a meetup with a friend. I took the train here and there for a day on 9 July. I actually liked to enjoy solitude time once in a while.<br /><br /><b>Best meetup: </b>Karaoke and meetup with my Gemini trio! Got some stuff from Turkiye too from Dewi!<br /><br /><b>Best movie/TV series: </b>July is, like, the best month for movies.<br /><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning (MI7). Barbie. Oppenheimer. The Childe.</span></i><br />Watch them all, you people.<br /><br /><b>Best song: </b>Other than Taeyeon's songs (because I listened to them before the concert), I was listening to <i><span style="color: #e69138;">"Runaway" </span></i>by Tiffany Young (also SNSD member) so often in July!<br /><br /><b style="background-color: #f4cccc;">Notable mention(s):</b><br />- <b>Best comeback moment: </b>Passport making! Yes, my passport has expired so I finally registered to issue the new one on 28 July.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhoZ4qh4jOOgDKzb04cAIcbUgiCaPcgfGQw3Mx1025DhSgLWO3nnh7s8Sl0K7Yq4a75AXxmrJICHnwaY9fMU5az0Mn1nHvTiQx3BUaq1PF8eBArCNRJIvJNzMzCDTanmYstjJ2AgZkrYTt8Xmp8ZAOevRUMh-MfHO6RllYV49G5YmK8s-AMbEny5JwRVM/s4032/IMG_4036.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhoZ4qh4jOOgDKzb04cAIcbUgiCaPcgfGQw3Mx1025DhSgLWO3nnh7s8Sl0K7Yq4a75AXxmrJICHnwaY9fMU5az0Mn1nHvTiQx3BUaq1PF8eBArCNRJIvJNzMzCDTanmYstjJ2AgZkrYTt8Xmp8ZAOevRUMh-MfHO6RllYV49G5YmK8s-AMbEny5JwRVM/s320/IMG_4036.jpeg" width="180" /></a></div><br /><br /><b><u>08 | AUGUST</u></b><br /><br /><b>Best day to remember: </b>9 August. The (second) Go Live. This time in Purwakarta.<br /><br /><b>Best first experience: </b>Professional photoshoot experience on 24 August. The make-up and hair-do were provided so I could get some headshots for work. I forgot to bring my Batik to change though.<br /><br /><b>Best trip: </b>I know this is getting repetitive but, yeah, I had another visit to Bandung on 4 August noon - 7 August morning; we drove to Purwakarta from Bandung for work afterwards, leading to the 9 August, the big day. We managed to walk on the Rengganis Suspension Bridge which used to be the the longest suspension brigde in Southeast Asia (it's Situ Gunung now).<br /><br /><b>Best meetup: </b>Not exactly meetup but it's been a while since the last time I actually gathered with my work team so the Townhall on 24 August at office is a good moment to mention here!<br /><br /><b>Best movie/TV series: </b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">"Blue Beetle"</span></i>, the first movie of DCU. Basic plot but good execution!<br /><br /><b>Best song: </b><i><span style="color: #e69138;">"8 Letters"</span></i> by Why Don't We. I really love the acoustic version!<br /><br /><b style="background-color: #f4cccc;">Notable mention(s):<br /></b><b>- Best fitness moment</b>: Decided to sign up for gym at Anytime Fitness; I signed up here before back in 2019. 4 months have passed and I hope I will be more active there in 2024. HEHE.<br />- <b>(<span style="color: red;">Not the</span>) best moment to remember: </b>Another breach of my CIMB Niaga Credit Card usage. I think this is the 3rd time I made the complaint. I hope this is the last time I needed to be so cautious of the notification and submitted a request to the Customer Service.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiZUi9i_svLCDfY2c7yCsn7lfvY3rPB9eekquChvvRs2HD3vu808dJOjX8vtzNvwS55s36W26BDFWIqsbieGa3gP_xDWTg8U5EC0mIFEnbJfkUxAYzxadW7QxTaX4JNWec_GYQ6QALcsTwhxM3usrpapyDMgYX-nYVN37Iwv6nZ-WQJh7bn7P4V0RUycQ/s2268/FullSizeRender.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="2268" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiZUi9i_svLCDfY2c7yCsn7lfvY3rPB9eekquChvvRs2HD3vu808dJOjX8vtzNvwS55s36W26BDFWIqsbieGa3gP_xDWTg8U5EC0mIFEnbJfkUxAYzxadW7QxTaX4JNWec_GYQ6QALcsTwhxM3usrpapyDMgYX-nYVN37Iwv6nZ-WQJh7bn7P4V0RUycQ/s320/FullSizeRender.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><b><u>09 | SEPTEMBER</u></b><br /><br /><b>Best day to remember: </b>FY24 Assurance Management Conference. 21-22 September 2023. I attended the 2-day event at Kota Baru Pahrayangan.<br /><br /><b>Best first experience: </b>Disneyland! It's my first Disneyland visit and it's to Hong Kong. The best amusement park experience ever, especially the magical closing event with all the fireworks and the colorful castle. Now I want to visit all Disneylands in the world. Manifesting, no?<br /><br /><b>Best trip: </b>Okay, to be fair, the trip is 28 Sept - 2 Oct but, anyway, let me mention it here. Hong Kong / Macau Trip with my Mom! Although I don't think I will visit there again unless it's necessary but visiting a new country is always a new way to celebrate life!<br /><br /><b>Best meetup: </b>Boardgame with the bunch of friends (Hani, Yuka, David, Pras, Lili, Frendy) and exchange stories before one of us will be relocated to another city.<br /><br /><b>Best movie/TV series: </b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">"Concrete Utopia"</span></i>. Might be the best Korean movie I watched this year aside from <i><span style="color: #cc0000;">"The Childe"</span></i>. Oh I also watched <span style="color: #cc0000;"><i>"Summer Ghost"</i></span>, a short anime movie which is also good!<br /><br /><b>Best song: </b><i><span style="color: #e69138;">"Shirushi"</span></i> by Luck Life. I've always loved all songs by Luck Life for Bungo Stray Dogs and this one is no exception!<br /><br /><b style="background-color: #f4cccc;">Notable mention(s):</b><br /><b>- Best pet moment</b>: I went to Indonesia International Pet Expo again this year on 1 September; bought another Air Purifier from Levoit and lots of pet snacks, of course.<br /><b>- Best art moment</b>: Visiting Van Gogh Alive in Mall Taman Anggrek with Valent. Bought the pre-sales ticket a while back and decided to go there before the event ended.<br /><b>- Best birthday</b>: Lala's birthday surprise. As we're in Tangerang for work purpose, we met up with Yoanna during lunchtime at nearby cafe to give birthday cake for her.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy3SiA9L3ew0_bgu7gZPNUD0MVLLNOPrPrUrwyTZwO21ASkGuTZR6NDS705_qXFpHAiU3CYI53alHSjdBelbFWWo5xlU3OYKLHZLawCFgt3ns4aYp-Be7hz-QNDD7T3hmtrOTBmcQ0KU7LlmQs7ySsNiEJufS4TIHoyzIOGVVXR6wQIc6SGFv1p3bVEFE/s4032/IMG_6608.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy3SiA9L3ew0_bgu7gZPNUD0MVLLNOPrPrUrwyTZwO21ASkGuTZR6NDS705_qXFpHAiU3CYI53alHSjdBelbFWWo5xlU3OYKLHZLawCFgt3ns4aYp-Be7hz-QNDD7T3hmtrOTBmcQ0KU7LlmQs7ySsNiEJufS4TIHoyzIOGVVXR6wQIc6SGFv1p3bVEFE/s320/IMG_6608.jpeg" width="180" /></a></div><br /><br /><b><u>10 | OCTOBER</u></b><br /><br /><b>Best day to remember: </b>Wali Baterbom! I went to there alone and had a great, thrilling experience of the ride there! Would love to visit another similar waterpark in the future!<br /><br /><b>Best first experience: </b>Cosplay. HAHAHA. So during my office outing in Bali, the theme is cartoon so I picked <span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Anya Forger</b></span> from Spy X Family anime. I rented the costume which included the pink wig and, hey, it's a good and interesting experience!<br /><br /><b>Best trip: </b>Bali. It's my office outing trip and I managed to take the advanced slot; I went to Bali 3 days before the actual outing. The first day was not the best for me because I was feeling unwell but the rest is great!<br /><br /><b>Best meetup: </b>Random meetup with Monica on 28 October for lunch and art moment (we can be artsy sometimes).<br /><br /><b>Best movie/TV series: </b>The only movie I watched on cinema in October is <i><span style="color: #cc0000;">"The Exorcist: Believer"</span></i>, the sequel of the famous <i>"The Exorcist"</i>. Not a fan of the plot but good jumpscare!<br /><br /><b>Best song: </b><i><span style="color: #e69138;">"Anone"</span></i> by Alekun and Yuika. This is such a sweet and lovely song to listen!<br /><br /><b style="background-color: #f4cccc;">Notable mention(s):</b><br />- <b>Best buy:</b> Actually I'm not sure if it's a best buy yet but, yes, I bought a new Apple device before I returned from Hong Kong: Apple Watch. Not a fan of the battery life but still try to utilize it.<br />-<b> Best party time: </b>Atlas Super Club in Bali. It's my first time visiting the Beach Club and, do note that I'm not into party stuff, it feels nice to relax and enjoy the evening with friends.<br />- <b>Best birthday: </b>Luna has turned 11 and she's still the cutest small dog in our house!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr5dnzmx_atZee2imhNarXNdNyVDy8I3q7isMC9NU4i_a_HHnGjVkFhgIC7MnypH7Hmg3CQ_9I60kHuo_CSzyRvhJjCFmtmSzGhisDS7TJZong-b3UAAQyFqev0mDvuyW1jtESeEj2kDSbFMbQ4gFd_V_bKy4wDMDigIVmI3-l-165USlgDkAN3GCqOso/s1024/7ffc1bb4-25ea-4adc-be0a-700726b4f8da.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr5dnzmx_atZee2imhNarXNdNyVDy8I3q7isMC9NU4i_a_HHnGjVkFhgIC7MnypH7Hmg3CQ_9I60kHuo_CSzyRvhJjCFmtmSzGhisDS7TJZong-b3UAAQyFqev0mDvuyW1jtESeEj2kDSbFMbQ4gFd_V_bKy4wDMDigIVmI3-l-165USlgDkAN3GCqOso/s320/7ffc1bb4-25ea-4adc-be0a-700726b4f8da.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><b><u>11 | NOVEMBER</u></b><br /><br /><b>Best day to remember: </b>Not exactly the best day but I managed to walk 9km for 2 hours from one place to another on 26 November. Never thought I could do that before. Phew.<br /><br /><b>Best first experience: </b>ChatGPT. I know that I might be late to jump on the bandwagon but I tried ChatGPT (not the premium one though) in November and, now, I often tested the ChatGPT on random stuff such as, "What is the smallest country in the world" and stuff. lol<br /><br /><b>Best trip: </b>I swear this is the last time this city name will appear here, lol. I have a short trip again to Bandung on travel bus. My trip this time is mostly for food and trial on the haunted house experience though.<br /><br /><b>Best meetup: </b>Gemini trio meetup to watch The Eras Tour, Taylor Swift's concert movie! Three of us have always been fans of her songs so it's great for us to sing along in the cinemas!<br /><br /><b>Best movie/TV series: </b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">"Daily Dose of Sunshine"</span></i>. A series that break and warm my heart at the same time. I couldn't watch it it one go, not because it's not good -- because it's really good! -- but because my heart needs time to digest it.<br /><br /><b>Best song: </b><i><span style="color: #e69138;">"Too Sad to Dance"</span></i> by Jungkook. His first album, "Golden" is golden but I don't know why I really like this one!<br /><br /><b style="background-color: #f4cccc;">Notable mention(s):</b><br />- <b>Best call: </b>A video call from Brenda on 28 November; she's in Japan, a little bit lost on her way to somewhere, and she called me just to show me Mount Fuji. Okay, got it, I'll visit Japan next year. Amen.<br />- <b>Best birthday: </b>My 1st younger brother is 30 this year!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ3pgRUHAeuF_ptbLuPQGm6kRZ6gymRth1QTtJGjRQ0OGYoxJ55C5gyW70Ei9ntVN-MZI95FFtb0a6scrHHcVvWX-BYAZEsaU6u5MzacsAsJU_UyvB0YCcQ28-tD-2V9ng9v-O-Yq6xgH1BbGuiOSYaziAqo6YYzKdCSAMq29mVHmxpArcrOEpsbTHuho/s4032/IMG_9007.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ3pgRUHAeuF_ptbLuPQGm6kRZ6gymRth1QTtJGjRQ0OGYoxJ55C5gyW70Ei9ntVN-MZI95FFtb0a6scrHHcVvWX-BYAZEsaU6u5MzacsAsJU_UyvB0YCcQ28-tD-2V9ng9v-O-Yq6xgH1BbGuiOSYaziAqo6YYzKdCSAMq29mVHmxpArcrOEpsbTHuho/s320/IMG_9007.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><b><u>12 | DECEMBER</u></b><br /><br /><b>Best day to remember: </b>The days I received chocolate/Christmas presents from friends! You guys are the best! Thanks for making my December even better. Also, 17 December when I managed to meet a person I had been looking for a while.<br /><br /><b>Best first experience: </b>Christmas in Singapore. It is my first time celebrating Christmas overseas and the decorations are really wonderful!<br /><br /><b>Best trip: </b>No need to check my gallery because it's definitely Singapore. It's been almost 5 years since my last visit here so it feels good to be back. I will come back again there in 3 months!<br /><br /><b>Best meetup: </b>I know this month is pretty much dominated by Singapore but my best meetup(s) actually happened in Singapore. The first is with my junior high school friend, Livia, who stays in Singapore for work. Then I also met up with Patricia, a good friend of mine since college days, who happened to be in Singapore with her husband.<br />Funny how meeting with your friends now can happen in another country, no? Haha.<br /><br /><b>Best movie: </b>Big round of applause for <i><span style="color: #cc0000;">"Jatuh Cinta Seperti di Film-Film"</span></i>. It's black and white, it's romance, and it's full of dialogue, but I dare to say it's my favorite movie of 2023.<br /><br /><b>Best song: </b>It's the song that I'm currently listening to while writing this recap: <i><span style="color: #e69138;">"Watashijyanakattandane"</span></i> by Riria. The title translates to "It's Not Me". I love the song that I think I have listened to it like 50 times today (it's on repeat!).<br /><br /><b style="background-color: #f4cccc;">Notable mention(s):</b><br />- <b>Best relaxation: </b>Nano Reflexology! Been years since the last time I visited here (no thanks to the pandemic, again). I went there 2 days after I returned from Singapore and, phew, it feels good!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOtW4H5qcM_JVo-rVP2b5Zimz59UKB6fbzmeNsFesqTlpuIgeNbuIAng45faCDBMWy9NI6ZGLpd-OOkHqJ6ykK3ntKRVWqcnRK5dF2AwKUf5dpfGJ4C-GWmROansNcIpg26MTjTnssB1sIiQcN8Joza3aL8Mft-uXxg0-1YxSvK6_RAoAb7VZE58HmzQY/s4032/IMG_0529.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOtW4H5qcM_JVo-rVP2b5Zimz59UKB6fbzmeNsFesqTlpuIgeNbuIAng45faCDBMWy9NI6ZGLpd-OOkHqJ6ykK3ntKRVWqcnRK5dF2AwKUf5dpfGJ4C-GWmROansNcIpg26MTjTnssB1sIiQcN8Joza3aL8Mft-uXxg0-1YxSvK6_RAoAb7VZE58HmzQY/s320/IMG_0529.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="background-color: #01ffff; font-size: medium;">Wow, I actually managed to finish the recap before midnight!</span><br /><br />2023 has been a roller coaster of emotions, surprises, and changes for me.<br />There are great days, good memories, and not-so-wonderful moments that happened during the past 365 days but, nevertheless, I'm glad I lived through the days.<br /><br />Hoping 2024 will be a better year for all of us!<br />Have a blessed year ahead, everyone!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvxnh7iEnrxlwFuFKjr2CJw2AWjTI2hX0fwVXBKOIKwFJ1EnUbIfnIavujZUOtknVA3eTx-Y6BT2c3xAihhqObXyc1ydYAj5xRVbm2up6IYW19onuSyZxwuWIJ-8ozK7r54bRjxJLZsyVqX9UHHgvXWrH9RYiFolKcOGbMfiHwSpBXhHsVY45yVw1TTWs/s4032/IMG_2874.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvxnh7iEnrxlwFuFKjr2CJw2AWjTI2hX0fwVXBKOIKwFJ1EnUbIfnIavujZUOtknVA3eTx-Y6BT2c3xAihhqObXyc1ydYAj5xRVbm2up6IYW19onuSyZxwuWIJ-8ozK7r54bRjxJLZsyVqX9UHHgvXWrH9RYiFolKcOGbMfiHwSpBXhHsVY45yVw1TTWs/s320/IMG_2874.jpeg" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p>Erlia Elecielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04356745269737397734noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6906776436473391979.post-61153926085948648772023-10-14T23:43:00.007+07:002023-10-16T15:01:06.474+07:00‡ 2023 so far ‡<p><b style="font-family: georgia;">My first post of 2023!</b><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">I swear I miss writing yet I keep finding myself making up reasons not to write.</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">Well, I'll have two posts this month: one for a quick update of my 2023 so far -- because the details will be unveiled by the end of the year, as always. Another one is for a short story inspired by one of my favorite songs.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">This one will be the quick update, as stated in the title.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">2023 days seriously went through so quickly -- not as quick as the pandemic though.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">I visited Cilegon, Bandung, Purwakarta, and Tangerang a lot this year; mostly due to work.</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">I completed a project which lasted almost a year.</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">I met a lot of new people and built new relationships.</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">I made my new passport; the last one has expired.</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">I went to new places, including the Hong Kong trip I had with my Mom two weeks ago.</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">I learned the hard way about having expectations, disappointment, and what's best for us does not always mean the best for others.</span><br /><br /><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="font-family: georgia; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLTFmxkddayWbVLdmCYMZWSg78SFlAu-8yQyNI4sF9C6lelf5gnLmMCOFRIVn1mTWf6h-S0ychsJvxWTnwswbFduhR1qmDTUXh6SH2tW2Q2pQNrlK9LE5kdvpqRmXX9782KyJbJnjFQfk1mB6jGLlMUq6heTVgkE1XniONmnDfclzxslMYu6uY5R4wYFM/s3258/IMG_7585.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3258" data-original-width="3258" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLTFmxkddayWbVLdmCYMZWSg78SFlAu-8yQyNI4sF9C6lelf5gnLmMCOFRIVn1mTWf6h-S0ychsJvxWTnwswbFduhR1qmDTUXh6SH2tW2Q2pQNrlK9LE5kdvpqRmXX9782KyJbJnjFQfk1mB6jGLlMUq6heTVgkE1XniONmnDfclzxslMYu6uY5R4wYFM/s320/IMG_7585.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: times;">Me at HK MTR Station on last day!</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />I'm still in disbelief that 2023 will come to an end in less than 80 days actually.<br />Moving forward, I will have another trip to Bali next week! (half-trip for self, half-trip for office event)<br />There is another trip for Christmas and that means...<br /><br />I need to increase my savings! *sheepish smile*<br /><br />I have no idea what 2023 still keep in store for me,<br />but, oh well, let's just face it!<br /><br />Until next post!<br />I'll write a short story based on a song (again) in the next one! ;)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><br /><p></p>Erlia Elecielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04356745269737397734noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6906776436473391979.post-72400696858253486372022-12-31T23:30:00.008+07:002023-12-31T23:07:53.243+07:00‡ Closing 2022 ‡<p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Can you believe that this is already the last day of 2022?<br />Crazy, eh?<br /><br />Can I believe that this is the first post of this year?<br />Yeah, life has been quite... busy for me. Not the kind of drama-busy, of course, thankfully.<br /><br />Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world in early 2020, I'd say 2022 is finally the year where people have started to embrace the new normal gradually: countries have opened their borders for tourist visits, getting positive results of the tests do not make people as nervous as before, gathering with family and friends are no longer just plans.<br /><br />With that, I'll begin the recap of the year, which is also marked my 15th recap here.<br />This might be the first and last post of 2022 here but, trust me, I'll never skip posting my annual recap here -- unless there's an inevitable reason, of course.<br /><br /></span></p><p><i style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;">For previous references:</i><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"> </span><a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2008/12/mirror-mirror-on-wall.html" style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>2008</b></span></a><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"> | </span><a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2009/12/last-day-of-2009.html" style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #073763;"><b>2009</b></span></a><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"> | </span><a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2010/12/311210.html" style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #a64d79;"><b>2010</b></span></a><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"> | </span><a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2011/12/lessons-of-2011.html" style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><b>2011</b></span></a><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"> | </span><a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2012/12/review-2012.html" style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>2012</b></span></a><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"> | </span><a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2013/12/moments-of-2013.html" style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><b>2013</b></span></a><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"> | </span><a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2014/12/book-of-2014.html" style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: blue;"><b>2014</b></span></a><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"> | </span><a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2015/12/journey-of-2015.html" style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>2015</b></span></a><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"> | </span><a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2016/12/scenes-of-2016.html" style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #b800e6;"><b>2016</b></span></a><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"> | </span><a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.com/2017/12/memories-of-2017.html" style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #073763;"><b>2017</b></span></a><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"> | </span><a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.com/2018/12/recap-of-2018.html" style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #a64d79;"><b>2018</b></span></a><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"> | </span><a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.com/2019/12/this-is-my-2019.html" style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><b>2019</b></span></a><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"> | </span><a href="https://erlia91.blogspot.com/2020/12/closing-2020.html" style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #073763;"><b>2020</b></span></a><span style="font-family: georgia;">| </span><a href="https://erlia91.blogspot.com/2021/12/ending-of-2021.html" style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><b>2021</b></span></a><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"> <br /><br /><br /></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG8dubS-iv06jbtrrGwkf3d2l8fT6_PyriFoAaPrQ7anCJAykw8LLq8seuU9twWLmoy18mJBdburtI50A6UdSQjXHctIsbEjgsFkCT18-WGtjX5m4Sbv9CxZY_46ThDvlXpZMpN7GdqPFQlLBfZYM68_8B2aacYIBuUUIhz_FH9Pt5AZTncLX-QATF/s1586/Image%2031-12-22%20at%2023.25.jpeg" style="font-family: Times; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1064" data-original-width="1586" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG8dubS-iv06jbtrrGwkf3d2l8fT6_PyriFoAaPrQ7anCJAykw8LLq8seuU9twWLmoy18mJBdburtI50A6UdSQjXHctIsbEjgsFkCT18-WGtjX5m4Sbv9CxZY_46ThDvlXpZMpN7GdqPFQlLBfZYM68_8B2aacYIBuUUIhz_FH9Pt5AZTncLX-QATF/s320/Image%2031-12-22%20at%2023.25.jpeg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /><b><u><span style="color: #990000;">[01] January<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></u></b>My new year kicked off (well, on the second day though) with all-you-can-eat sushi and karaoke time with my best friends, Brenda and Valentcia. I also met up with a complete group of friends from my first company on 9 January.</span><div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><br />The meetup did not stop on the 9th. I had another gathering with my current (work)team on 21 January at Beer Garden SCBD. I'd say this would be my first big team gathering! On the same day (or night), I continued to meet my friends at Binus Area -- our last 7-people meetup is 17 January 2020! Time flies, indeed.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh581aRwTdFzDjbFzsHpziQI0BvfOzyjwn983kzmUat-b05U0GFR2LU7lOuwT-_L_r28r-r3iRF4B1zbBGCPzV8i227OITYpaLwNAS_b9SAVjq4ezYGhcdQ3_5mUL739stAgXzHDcSHn27eP5Hq6v6Es7Zu1LtCLdZ0a_mQrSD_NtmUS7MjiWOQSj5uWRE/s3258/IMG_3197.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3258" data-original-width="3258" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh581aRwTdFzDjbFzsHpziQI0BvfOzyjwn983kzmUat-b05U0GFR2LU7lOuwT-_L_r28r-r3iRF4B1zbBGCPzV8i227OITYpaLwNAS_b9SAVjq4ezYGhcdQ3_5mUL739stAgXzHDcSHn27eP5Hq6v6Es7Zu1LtCLdZ0a_mQrSD_NtmUS7MjiWOQSj5uWRE/s320/IMG_3197.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;">As I said, gathering with a large number of people has been a challenge since 2 years ago so, being able to attend various meetups with friends to begin the year is something that makes me happy this year!<br /><br />On 15 January, I was grateful to find my name in the list of selected authors for "Festival Menulis Ellunar 7" for both <i>cerita mini</i> and <i>cerita pendek</i>.<br /><br />However, an unfortunate event also happened this month as Luna's (Female Shihtzu) eye was scratched (not sure if by herself or by Loki) so her eye was hurting a lot. We brought her to a vet specialist for eyes, even considering surgery. She's all good now though and she did not need to go through surgery!<br /><br /><b><i>Honorable mention of the month: </i></b>"Layangan Putus" is a popular Indonesian TV series! I finally watched it later on September 2022. Would recommend it as well if you're into drama with good acting.<br /><br /><br /><b><u><span style="color: #990000;">[02] February</span></u></b><br /><br />The second month of the year usually marked a romantic time period for some people. Mine began with Chinese New Year on the first day. I also decided to have peek-a-boo dyed hair (it's blueish grey at first, then it's blue and then magenta before I ended with violet now; I know, a lot of colors, right?)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj12Ar2VSdupmw592pnYkuxCHXWMemvru-szI11HcCSgm4zx-uvQu0DleonOdAN8kfttBQpUVz9XD6rsEc7cAi_739wDmze7mJg61iSli-ybhp5kW76kagJkDRbYJNNd97dHdzUmkRgOYXBFmbCv5fHIRuW1l7iOzP_yVcHJGKNqm7Naxg7VdUkEKL_2uQ/s4032/IMG_3361.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj12Ar2VSdupmw592pnYkuxCHXWMemvru-szI11HcCSgm4zx-uvQu0DleonOdAN8kfttBQpUVz9XD6rsEc7cAi_739wDmze7mJg61iSli-ybhp5kW76kagJkDRbYJNNd97dHdzUmkRgOYXBFmbCv5fHIRuW1l7iOzP_yVcHJGKNqm7Naxg7VdUkEKL_2uQ/s320/IMG_3361.jpeg" width="180" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><br />I also welcomed Brenda who joined my (work) team on 7 February! Yeay!<br /><br />My little brothers were both positive of COVID-19 in mid of February. My achievement of the month? Finishing a self-built wardrobe by myself -- because the complete set took space but my brothers were locked in their rooms.<br /><br />In February, I also learned that just because people talk to each other every day, it does not necessarily mean that they're talking with each other.<br /><br /><b><i>Honorable mention of the month:</i></b> "The Demon Slayer" Season 2! Must watch. Waiting for Season 3!</span><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /><b><u><span style="color: #990000;">[03] March</span></u></b><br /><br />The Lent season has begun with Ash Wednesday on 2 March. HIGHLIGHT, my favorite K-pop band, also has a comeback in March! Also, Loki celebrated his 1st birthday on 24 March! The 26th marks my 10th year being a professional at work since 2012.</span></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigjE5Zw5KZcNKqFFHx5ctpAY5typVu6uZy8ODbuNmckePKA17n6T9GJiTBiBjKhtspUEaYMolXC2cFLKEqJk10k4zC_XwUm2Inl_C2QVwLgtgc5CHunfd9hyphenhyphenx7uWmhhF_KuZ_9uFZ7EEIwaGsvGscspfmOOqwA_MiFyCupTaB93XUTT_dlx0LroIhty8w/s2268/FullSizeRender.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="2268" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigjE5Zw5KZcNKqFFHx5ctpAY5typVu6uZy8ODbuNmckePKA17n6T9GJiTBiBjKhtspUEaYMolXC2cFLKEqJk10k4zC_XwUm2Inl_C2QVwLgtgc5CHunfd9hyphenhyphenx7uWmhhF_KuZ_9uFZ7EEIwaGsvGscspfmOOqwA_MiFyCupTaB93XUTT_dlx0LroIhty8w/s320/FullSizeRender.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />The longest walk I had in this month? Visiting IKEA with Brenda and Valentcia; we had a simple belated celebration for Valent's birthday before we went to IKEA though. Oh, also getting 3rd vaccine for COVID-19 as a booster.<br /><br /><b><i>Honorable mention of the month: </i></b>"Jujutsu Kaisen 0!" I am a fan of the manga and anime series so the movie is a must-watch for me. I watched it twice at cinemas and I'd still want to watch it even now! Oh, and also "The Batman" where Robert Pattinson takes the role for Bruce Wayne!<br /><br /><br /><b><u><span style="color: #990000;">[04] April</span></u></b><br /><br />I met up with my friends from junior high school, Hilda and Agatha; we usually meetup as four but that's another story in another month as this is our first time meeting together ever since 2019.<br /><br />In April I got the habit of checking out new places for pet parks. I realized that there are limited places for that.<br /><br />And Dreamcatcher, my number 1 Korean girl group, finally won their first win on 20 April 2022. Something worth celebrating for sure! Along with ESTA (my work team at the office) had a big group dinner on 23 April 2022.</span><p></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQEZvn4nWy86ALVOuJXcvbChRdPZSLhWmyom_XsIHTr3qqDkryYe0tLP2_ISIhYE9Mli39F4U4ttHYpNpweiIGNUv9BujUUy59lxb4O8HF0LkL7nl10IhqTdpS9klK2pPz9X5N41lLBOh_pL_O-nt52sCrCsPkVB5IN67QtuYZ9EQ_aQBnxRIs3ZNDiAM/s3258/IMG_4214.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3258" data-original-width="3258" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQEZvn4nWy86ALVOuJXcvbChRdPZSLhWmyom_XsIHTr3qqDkryYe0tLP2_ISIhYE9Mli39F4U4ttHYpNpweiIGNUv9BujUUy59lxb4O8HF0LkL7nl10IhqTdpS9klK2pPz9X5N41lLBOh_pL_O-nt52sCrCsPkVB5IN67QtuYZ9EQ_aQBnxRIs3ZNDiAM/s320/IMG_4214.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />The biggest decision I made this year? One of them was finalised in April when I was considering purchasing a house. Yes, a house, people. No, not part of Monopoly game components but a real house.<br /><br /><b><i>Honorable mention of the month: </i></b>"A Business Proposal", a rom-com Korean TV series. It's pretty cheesy and predictable, but I guess it has its own charm to gain popularity! I also like "Tomorrow", a more serious TV series about Gods of Death.<br /><br /> <br /><b><u><span style="color: #990000;">[05] May<br /></span></u></b><br />Long(?) holiday for Lebaran has started and I used the best of time to go here and there. I had my escape room visit again after years on 14 May and, on the very same day, I drove the car alone after dropping my friends somewhere else! Gonna say that's one of my achievements this year.<br /><br />The funniest 'incident' happened on 2 May when a good friend of mine, who drove a car to Alam Sutera with me, actually kind of left me hanging alone in the area; no thanks to miscommunication, lol. He thought that I had taken my other friend's car. Not an excuse though, still. This will go down in my history of friendships.<br /><br />Another achievement to celebrate happened as usual in May, as it's my birthday month: my solo trip to Lombok! Yes, I managed to visit the island on 21 May and even had a snorkelling experience on my birthday. I posted like... a lot on my Instagram to remind me of what I was doing back then. I should post the details somewhere, right? Let me think of it somehow...</span><p></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhud1LUXm7EQsvbHOgidjTGwBdiFSz7FZ_x_nH0iW4m0SWGlV4M3uBy361ahlUozK5soT-oZzftKI2bQ484VNfD9hWPn5aAInNLq9RumXPLNr7A3fw8pRvVoOSSZOrV6khkDQAvi0AdUY4Iqs9zlrvSlRbA3aaHw_Sk0cc20kblC-eOgnGXLxROHYp2sH4/s1920/DSC03675.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhud1LUXm7EQsvbHOgidjTGwBdiFSz7FZ_x_nH0iW4m0SWGlV4M3uBy361ahlUozK5soT-oZzftKI2bQ484VNfD9hWPn5aAInNLq9RumXPLNr7A3fw8pRvVoOSSZOrV6khkDQAvi0AdUY4Iqs9zlrvSlRbA3aaHw_Sk0cc20kblC-eOgnGXLxROHYp2sH4/s320/DSC03675.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />Anyway, Lombok is a very recommended place to visit! Would love to visit again someday in the future!<br /><br /><br /><b><u><span style="color: #990000;">[06] June</span></u></b><br /><br />Kicking off June with another meetup with Brenda and Valentcia for a karaoke session. On 4 June, I met with my junior high school friends (refer to March!). I also went to a Corgi cafe on 5 June where I gathered with my former officemates.</span><p></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC5NF-Vv-d8WYiTYm0We3sSOo4SOBEG8hKEuSg8F4W2U_RdQRbia4a7InAMFn-aDchkxTo34xTBvsY_JqaQGhN72C_clJsJkkJf5Tc3zBKk6EJfWxt7SzG-36gyRL465iGv6gPNy_CgKkwKEKFEyT4SZReDOvwpndFIElwMjm5DI6IigVz_quZUuEMCt8/s3258/IMG_6426.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3258" data-original-width="3258" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC5NF-Vv-d8WYiTYm0We3sSOo4SOBEG8hKEuSg8F4W2U_RdQRbia4a7InAMFn-aDchkxTo34xTBvsY_JqaQGhN72C_clJsJkkJf5Tc3zBKk6EJfWxt7SzG-36gyRL465iGv6gPNy_CgKkwKEKFEyT4SZReDOvwpndFIElwMjm5DI6IigVz_quZUuEMCt8/s320/IMG_6426.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />I went to Bogor on 18 June and stayed for a night with Monica to celebrate Dewi's birthday. On 24 June, I had my very first experience meeting up with an influencer, Titan Tyra, as she has her first Madcoco store opened at Mall of Indonesia (yes, I went there by myself, driving a car. Amusing, eh?)</span><p></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOr5X5aA1kysDNHOCS-AjcyDeF-MgZgUNZKawb3-Uf3trj-pmzDHMG02Ma9M4sRxBxFMREJ7pwA-n4xgcGggFUJ290wQQPmH62yhsxd46V3v_-phZkWiGQf1PB23VKQgWb6-RchmNDAuwgCxJiuDC-WpIRj6x_a_oXsng_51NJOf3d_6ogRI-o0DvU0yY/s4032/IMG_6925.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOr5X5aA1kysDNHOCS-AjcyDeF-MgZgUNZKawb3-Uf3trj-pmzDHMG02Ma9M4sRxBxFMREJ7pwA-n4xgcGggFUJ290wQQPmH62yhsxd46V3v_-phZkWiGQf1PB23VKQgWb6-RchmNDAuwgCxJiuDC-WpIRj6x_a_oXsng_51NJOf3d_6ogRI-o0DvU0yY/s320/IMG_6925.jpeg" width="180" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />On 27 June, my ESTA workteam had another team dinner. The team has expanded with more members joining within the year!<br /><br /><b><i>Honorable mention of the month: </i></b>"Top Gun Maverick". Never watched the first one but glad that I went to watch the sequel because it's good!<br /><br /><br /><b><u><span style="color: #990000;">[07] July</span></u></b><br /><br />Have you ever brought your Mom to karaoke? I did in July 2022, lol. On 23 July I brought Loki to Pet Kingdom at Alam Sutera, one place where he could run freely around and also swim! I still find myself confused to control him when it comes to socialising with other dogs, especially smaller ones. Will try my best to manage this.<br /><br />The most memorable thing to remember this year? I don't think I really want to remember it but, yeah, I was scammed. Basically, I trusted someone who said that he needed to move to US and he had these all cute puppies to be adopted and we just needed to give some good amount of money for donations or stuff. I still couldn't understand why people would do such things.<br /><br />Anyway, I also had a new experience in July which was joining a walking tour in Jakarta with @walkindies_jakarta on last day of July 2022.</span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBDu02ipsfoOPwiVS6cvAoc-Xe_PY1Dg0gkFMKuKjPtv_IDyUXIhn_IyJNwc4m4GN6Hv9jHEJjsyolyQK9xdjAMyNyZPlu2aJz6e_kR0HOgPLgPUatTtID8bqD2jVQiUh3rzEbnwyKuXHPqhedb1wnWMSqoY80FTzX_AdjPPbQGA2fsy5_OsgjzbWMRgU/s3258/IMG_7842.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3258" data-original-width="3258" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBDu02ipsfoOPwiVS6cvAoc-Xe_PY1Dg0gkFMKuKjPtv_IDyUXIhn_IyJNwc4m4GN6Hv9jHEJjsyolyQK9xdjAMyNyZPlu2aJz6e_kR0HOgPLgPUatTtID8bqD2jVQiUh3rzEbnwyKuXHPqhedb1wnWMSqoY80FTzX_AdjPPbQGA2fsy5_OsgjzbWMRgU/s320/IMG_7842.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /><b><i>Honorable mention of the month: </i></b>"Incantation", a horror movie that you can find on Netflix. Might be a little overrated but I'd still recommend it for a good horror touch in the middle of the year.<br /><br /><br /><b><u><span style="color: #990000;">[08] August</span></u></b><br /><br />I knew how to take care of driving fine (read: denda tilang) now! Haha. Not that I'm proud I have my SIM (driver's license) taken away as I made a silly mistake when driving back home from the client.<br /><br />Loki met Kenji, Brenda's dog, for the first time on 6 August. My Dad also returned home after more than 2 years (no thanks to the pandemic, of course) and met Loki for the first time! As for my first-time thing, I went to IIPE and bought lots of stuff for pets there.<br /><br />Best trip of the year other than Lombok goes to... Bali! I finally visited Bali again with Hani, Yuka, David, and Lili. Day 1 was already challenging as we drove (Yuka drove, to be exact) to Lovina, a spot on the north of the island, by taking quite a difficult route. Had my experience of dolphin watching tour on day 2 as well.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLKBG-Y51iGT5BkTXpj8gIo3v_c-de3wwWULZoYH6EkCGFO8CKIhismaLCnAT_vViZShOc8BkTX0dYBWgkQ1ExHSARSTR_Q-UL2_L7Na4wniAyLRIrSBDQwA_o27yjeCsEM4DRuK9PphNjysri4CCT4ExfKweNyOYS-MGNRN9MJD1e6SQ7ikpuOBsoTzo/s4032/IMG_8205.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLKBG-Y51iGT5BkTXpj8gIo3v_c-de3wwWULZoYH6EkCGFO8CKIhismaLCnAT_vViZShOc8BkTX0dYBWgkQ1ExHSARSTR_Q-UL2_L7Na4wniAyLRIrSBDQwA_o27yjeCsEM4DRuK9PphNjysri4CCT4ExfKweNyOYS-MGNRN9MJD1e6SQ7ikpuOBsoTzo/s320/IMG_8205.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />Oh, another scam is verified. I bought some travel vouchers for Bali from one source -- which I contacted years ago and all is legit. Turned out the vouchers are not available to use so... yeah, bye, money.<br /><br /><b><i>Honorable mention of the month:</i></b> "Extraordinary Attorney Woo". Not the best Korean TV series for me but it's enjoyable with interesting characters! Also, the movie called "Bullet Train". You can find it on Netflix now. And, if you're into the heist genre, do watch "Mencuri Raden Saleh". Really recommended!<br /><br /><br /><b><u><span style="color: #990000;">[09] September<br /></span></u></b><br />Driving a little bit farther than usual, I asked my Mom to accompany me to Jakarta Escape which is located near Bekasi, bringing along Luna and Loki. A very spacious place with trees and all, I would love to go there again just for an afternoon walk!<br /><br />In September, I also met new people, made decisions that I'm still grateful for, and... *drum rolls* I had my very first work event/gathering outside of the office: Bogor, 22-23 September, Annual Manager Conference.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigkQeZ6L60jOtrup6lE59s1WfBlM4w_kNpXZB0-CnKfH15uEXmX03nP7byp7-KQQCz_a8kUaPj4DZig4wHZcS9a2OWfpe5fKJoSxyasuhxPH0v1ar74mtFzOJE_twr5qBLb49d75ntq6EoFkjyjwD-BKQWd7_HQs6ZMq0hlhQPq93AXLOGLWtIJHjEDFA/s4096/IMG_9552.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="3072" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigkQeZ6L60jOtrup6lE59s1WfBlM4w_kNpXZB0-CnKfH15uEXmX03nP7byp7-KQQCz_a8kUaPj4DZig4wHZcS9a2OWfpe5fKJoSxyasuhxPH0v1ar74mtFzOJE_twr5qBLb49d75ntq6EoFkjyjwD-BKQWd7_HQs6ZMq0hlhQPq93AXLOGLWtIJHjEDFA/s320/IMG_9552.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />On September, a good friend of mine also lost a member of her family, a day where I was reminded that you should treasure the days you have because, really, you never know if it's the last day of the encounter.<br /><br /><b><i>Honorable mention of the month: </i></b>As mentioned in January, I finally watched "Layangan Putus"!<br /><br /><br /><b><u><span style="color: #990000;">[10] October</span></u></b><br /><br />October marked the month where I had continuous site visit to client, starting from Tangerang visit to Cilegon to Purwakarta. Yes, I stayed there with my work team. Very interesting experiences, I might say.<br /><br />Also got my US Harry Potter merchandises from Chris, a very old friend of mine on 15 October! The best thing about having best friend who has the same interest with you! Luna also celebrated her 10th birthday on 28 October! It's her eight year staying with us!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJBGpS0mXu3mpfrWy2JDlIXB4fUrybw4a2EsIeUjKDOcMpOjlTD4eGbFcht8udOq-XSpEEx3tQL3Zz3FQDRiujDozKy3BqIBD9c4a4KMj6WB96FW2vGeXiMyA8dVdXEpBqSkKzEkWDGuzMdxBStrjDPTxF7xs4YGtuxkx95Deu5f2TGMVtabwYCZFEV-0/s3258/IMG_9974.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3258" data-original-width="3258" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJBGpS0mXu3mpfrWy2JDlIXB4fUrybw4a2EsIeUjKDOcMpOjlTD4eGbFcht8udOq-XSpEEx3tQL3Zz3FQDRiujDozKy3BqIBD9c4a4KMj6WB96FW2vGeXiMyA8dVdXEpBqSkKzEkWDGuzMdxBStrjDPTxF7xs4YGtuxkx95Deu5f2TGMVtabwYCZFEV-0/s320/IMG_9974.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />Returning from the office trip, I went to Mall of Indonesia with my friends for Halloween event stuff and, turned out later on, I was confirmed positive with COVID-19 -- I thought I would not get it somehow but I I guess I was too exhausted with three-weeks site visit somehow. Thanks to all my friends who have been so kind and send me lots of stuff during my recovery period!<br /><br /><b><i>Honorable mention of the month: </i></b>"One Dollar Lawyer" on Disney+. Fun, witty, and interesting! <br /><br /><br /><b><u><span style="color: #990000;">[11] November</span></u></b><br /><br />Moving on to the next month, I was recovering from COVID-19 in the early days of November. In week 3, I went to all the client's sites again. This time it's a little bit less packed than the last visit so I could say I managed my health well.<br /><br />On the day back from Cilegon, I decided to make another purchase of the year; something I have been considering for the past few years: Macbook Air. So, yes, right now, I'm writing this post with (brand new) Macbook Air. One of the best purchases I made for the year, I guess.<br /><br />My luck took its turn to show off when I won a lottery: a grand prize of a smartphone as I purchased some clothing stuff at Matahari department store! It's the day when I also went to Gading Serpong to meetup with Brenda and Valentcia to celebrate Brenda's birthday.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_o4vrM3ANsCwLBeCsfK862Thn7vo0Mg2JC0EKNfi0jMCC9JSjNCWu8UZoSUlbHnAssB9RAWxs7JSDuxG8oWk1vBKeWuMLp_ADK0YO4lzZrF58RMN-bk4mu-k0bqlEWJLOuMEybA_BdgU7wf-kMaTCDdJG2ogsUfFzOpITrcnMawervLqs-pr1NOc3znE/s3258/IMG_0216.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3258" data-original-width="3258" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_o4vrM3ANsCwLBeCsfK862Thn7vo0Mg2JC0EKNfi0jMCC9JSjNCWu8UZoSUlbHnAssB9RAWxs7JSDuxG8oWk1vBKeWuMLp_ADK0YO4lzZrF58RMN-bk4mu-k0bqlEWJLOuMEybA_BdgU7wf-kMaTCDdJG2ogsUfFzOpITrcnMawervLqs-pr1NOc3znE/s320/IMG_0216.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /><b><i>Honorable mention of the month:</i></b> I also watched "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" in November. Such a beautiful tribute to Chadwick Boseman. I also love "The Menu"! Not everyone's cup of tea but interesting one.<br /><br /><br /><b><u><span style="color: #990000;">[12] December</span></u></b><br /><br />Now, the last month of the year which has always been the month of events for me every year.<br /><br />Bandung made it to the list of memorable places to remember in my 2022. On 3 December, I went to Bandung as part of my office gathering. After 3 years, this is the first time we had this large-scale of gathering. With "Toy Story" as the theme I got to dress myself (and saw the others, of course) as the characters.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgByd6RxHDDBlHZw-a_VwtxjrmNe55o3_8a7Lt7lGyldCQpedbjh1ubUXMt1GtOXNfVR4Iub7OsK7XA11Mpcdg85gSgMZofTEae3rFT7cwvWJxJNS2fIiuTRewY2B4nK9qKjtfzWWwiTwf-UaGEKrlqzBlIEMI-FtqebzNb6yEeC7vTxvov6YXoqkrQHv8/s1024/9d14258f-2620-405d-a4c4-9041293d2a3a.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgByd6RxHDDBlHZw-a_VwtxjrmNe55o3_8a7Lt7lGyldCQpedbjh1ubUXMt1GtOXNfVR4Iub7OsK7XA11Mpcdg85gSgMZofTEae3rFT7cwvWJxJNS2fIiuTRewY2B4nK9qKjtfzWWwiTwf-UaGEKrlqzBlIEMI-FtqebzNb6yEeC7vTxvov6YXoqkrQHv8/s320/9d14258f-2620-405d-a4c4-9041293d2a3a.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />Right at this very moment, I'm also writing this post while in Bandung! This is my first time spending New Year's Eve in another city since 2014-15 in Surabaya. Why am I here, you ask?<br /><br />In December 2022, I guess the universe has its own way of reminding me that it's always quality over quantity. I made some new friends within the month -- friends from the workplace who I never thought would be people to hang out with -- something that I actually never thought would be possible. No, not because I had limited myself from them. I mean, I have some good friends from work but to hangout at somewhere else without talking about work, it's very rare indeed.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfvfceaqWm64pbmukM9hpYOkoDBsM697mNO2jPvOUlo7DnVGESXNvX_U_qp1lxckj09DrxqeMrmP0Tg0tyUEekqf-tC5Bn_mREHl5r7-ENFqfzLhmNju4-KWuAgOPQ6aaZYIF-m3FJE01y3m_dwURhss8RG1BAWas87sk-oQVwt7TLZU_-gwAVFfCW81s/s4032/IMG_1611.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfvfceaqWm64pbmukM9hpYOkoDBsM697mNO2jPvOUlo7DnVGESXNvX_U_qp1lxckj09DrxqeMrmP0Tg0tyUEekqf-tC5Bn_mREHl5r7-ENFqfzLhmNju4-KWuAgOPQ6aaZYIF-m3FJE01y3m_dwURhss8RG1BAWas87sk-oQVwt7TLZU_-gwAVFfCW81s/s320/IMG_1611.jpeg" width="180" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />I spent the week of Christmas here and there, including dinner and cafe hopping, board games, Christmas Mass (yes, finally!), and planning a year-end trip to Bandung. Some changes happened but, nevertheless, I'm still very grateful that I decided to do something different this year as we countdown to the new year.<br /><br />December is also a month where I was reminded that our plan might not be able to be executed 100% as we thought but, somehow, putting aside the concern and heartbreak, there might be something bigger than you thought you could have.<br /><br /><b><i>Honorable mention of the month: </i></b>"Knives Out 2" and "Cek Toko Sebelah 2"! KO2 might be the best movie of the year for me!<br /><br /><br />There goes my 2022. Less than an hour to 2023, I hope everyone has a good year.<br />Let's face the new year with better days to remember. :)</span><p></p></div></div>Erlia Elecielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04356745269737397734noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6906776436473391979.post-50361645186826577542021-12-31T23:50:00.024+07:002023-12-30T17:47:46.467+07:00‡ Ending of 2021 ‡<p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Hello, everyone.<br />I hope you are doing good despite we're still living in the COVID-19 pandemic era.<br /><br />It's 31 December 2021 and, of course, I am here to share my recap of the year!<br />As usual, the format will be different from the previous years and, yes, it might be shorter than usual <strike>(read: I just write the way I feel like I want to do it).</strike><br /><br /><i style="text-align: justify;">For previous references:</i><span style="text-align: justify;"> </span><a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2008/12/mirror-mirror-on-wall.html" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>2008</b></span></a><span style="text-align: justify;"> | </span><a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2009/12/last-day-of-2009.html" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #073763;"><b>2009</b></span></a><span style="text-align: justify;"> | </span><a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2010/12/311210.html" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #a64d79;"><b>2010</b></span></a><span style="text-align: justify;"> | </span><a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2011/12/lessons-of-2011.html" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><b>2011</b></span></a><span style="text-align: justify;"> | </span><a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2012/12/review-2012.html" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>2012</b></span></a><span style="text-align: justify;"> | </span><a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2013/12/moments-of-2013.html" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><b>2013</b></span></a><span style="text-align: justify;"> | </span><a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2014/12/book-of-2014.html" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: blue;"><b>2014</b></span></a><span style="text-align: justify;"> | </span><a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2015/12/journey-of-2015.html" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>2015</b></span></a><span style="text-align: justify;"> | </span><a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2016/12/scenes-of-2016.html" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #b800e6;"><b>2016</b></span></a><span style="text-align: justify;"> | </span><a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.com/2017/12/memories-of-2017.html" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #073763;"><b>2017</b></span></a><span style="text-align: justify;"> | </span><a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.com/2018/12/recap-of-2018.html" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #a64d79;"><b>2018</b></span></a><span style="text-align: justify;"> | </span><a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.com/2019/12/this-is-my-2019.html" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><b>2019</b></span></a><span style="text-align: justify;"> | </span><a href="https://erlia91.blogspot.com/2020/12/closing-2020.html" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #073763;"><b>2020</b></span></a><span style="text-align: justify;"></span></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"> </span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj6L0VmxGf8ETIux0EajmtpUjo8AIprLUCJ2fd1eTS2_3P0tIq5xV7UlGdHCAXu-IVKN1-08M3gOASw0YqVL4QcpjNNLKq1FWu7vZ39N8cIoLSyaKbpJJ1qq0XTqDLS8w0MJSkosNlU7Cx3MiVLITvftzubLReNzmwD0t87bJsrgGhTJ9WV8l3qnQ5D=s531" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="312" data-original-width="531" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj6L0VmxGf8ETIux0EajmtpUjo8AIprLUCJ2fd1eTS2_3P0tIq5xV7UlGdHCAXu-IVKN1-08M3gOASw0YqVL4QcpjNNLKq1FWu7vZ39N8cIoLSyaKbpJJ1qq0XTqDLS8w0MJSkosNlU7Cx3MiVLITvftzubLReNzmwD0t87bJsrgGhTJ9WV8l3qnQ5D=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>< Jan ></b></div><br />Kicking off the new year, there's nothing special that I did on on the first day of the year. Maybe I'm the minority but, as the years pass, I guess I just see the New Year Day as the first day of the new year only. I mean... That's that? I always prefer staying at home and watch movies until late -- of course, not that I will reject all invitations if there's any (although I will think again due to this COVID-19 situation).<br /><br />Anyway, my January is pretty basic with movies, work, and preparation for Chinese New Year.<br /><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvBSDobAaBuJUDYz2dJ2g2yVRXMDoIMvy44z4lh32Qeg_-4Y3GWdljY7-_sdfvtSUwcBjYyI5B8NQTwktjn74jFesGmnZ33QVT_JQF1aO8sL7e8JI8w8l4V_f1uUimauO7G_0J8KynDlyJDZtRIcSxe3lwUndbp0CIILxAzaTMnG_UN-6RQJUFqzTw=s704" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="704" data-original-width="704" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvBSDobAaBuJUDYz2dJ2g2yVRXMDoIMvy44z4lh32Qeg_-4Y3GWdljY7-_sdfvtSUwcBjYyI5B8NQTwktjn74jFesGmnZ33QVT_JQF1aO8sL7e8JI8w8l4V_f1uUimauO7G_0J8KynDlyJDZtRIcSxe3lwUndbp0CIILxAzaTMnG_UN-6RQJUFqzTw=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="color: #660000;">Recurring activities of the month:</span> </i>[Netflix] K-Drama: Sweet Home. I am always a fan of mystery/thriller genre.</div></span><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><i><span style="color: #800180;">Recommendation of the month:</span> </i>[Webtoon] Omniscient Reader.<br /><br /><br /></span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><b>< Feb ></b></span></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><br />I attended a wedding reception for the first time since the pandemic began; it's the wedding of <b>Siddharta</b>, my senior at previous company, and Celine. There's also the Chinese New Year where some of my good friends sent me hampers -- thanks, everyone!<br />In the same month, I also heard the news of Actor <b>Ng Man Tat</b> has passed away due to liver cancer at 70 -- he's like one of the legendary actors that filled my childhood movie-time. Rest in peace.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjYlYJgOEirKDVLXVcmGIdv640e2MXZTqqX5eSDB9LCqvaadXc9jhWw7QRlBTQYPwByYfgepgGvmYTFCZMHr-VKONxERaSE-OHXWJqJ56TB7flLAQUUbiSIVyx9xjfGFnJqzH9hINuOCVDF-2RfYBBnveNzL53n39LPH3XsGW37q1RSl5AeWYCtxs56=s709" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="709" data-original-width="708" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjYlYJgOEirKDVLXVcmGIdv640e2MXZTqqX5eSDB9LCqvaadXc9jhWw7QRlBTQYPwByYfgepgGvmYTFCZMHr-VKONxERaSE-OHXWJqJ56TB7flLAQUUbiSIVyx9xjfGFnJqzH9hINuOCVDF-2RfYBBnveNzL53n39LPH3XsGW37q1RSl5AeWYCtxs56=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></span><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><i><span style="color: #660000;">Recurring activities of the month:</span> </i>[Social Media] Clubhouse<br /><br /><i><span style="color: #800180;">Recommendation of the month: </span></i>[Food] Kwetiau Arang Sister<br /><br /><br /></span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><b>< Mar ></b></span></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><br />March is like the month of me being a fangirl and excited with new stuffs. Starting from Yoseob and Eunji performed the 2021 version of Love Day, watched the 2-day Dreamcatcher online concert (Day 1 - Utopia / Acoustic, Day 2 - Dystopia / Rock), Zack Snyder's Justice League, my brothers bought PS5, and adding new microwave in the kitchen.<br /><br />I made my first visit to Dogs Ministry on 13 March, bringing Luna along. Oh, it's also my little brother's 23rd birthday on March!</span></span><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEibd64v-qZAJzIDJSy_rKJSUqfuSjjfl8E1s2w3Zxzfgttd-VkHVlM0DaOJaZLmSuwq3Qb4TLSdxKhIQBYGUNYw9-rghUU7deZva_HDMR2lLiN2ffpcbpUlig3-EOxP66Al8usItwhzaizqb-dMuFT3mc5pP3-tHRq49sz24LWN_G7n946CCzCCW1Qw=s707" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="707" data-original-width="707" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEibd64v-qZAJzIDJSy_rKJSUqfuSjjfl8E1s2w3Zxzfgttd-VkHVlM0DaOJaZLmSuwq3Qb4TLSdxKhIQBYGUNYw9-rghUU7deZva_HDMR2lLiN2ffpcbpUlig3-EOxP66Al8usItwhzaizqb-dMuFT3mc5pP3-tHRq49sz24LWN_G7n946CCzCCW1Qw=s320" width="320" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /><i><span style="color: #660000;">Recurring activities of the month: </span></i>[Travel] Staycation plus trying new food.<i><br /><br /><span style="color: #800180;">Recommendation of the month:</span> </i>[Netflix] K-Drama: Vincenzo<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>< Apr ></b></div><br />It's Easter! I also went to Tangerang for the first time in the year to meet up with my best friends there (Brenda, Valentcia, Shandy). I realized that most of my friends stay in Tangerang now, lol.<br /><br />There's nothing much happened in April but I think it's the month where I spent most of my hours with the screen for TV series or anime.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiXPa2sGwDyTbyQnp4FUDAqRnU4Q5pl_U18qpzfAiEfQLb7FFMV3YbAwCuhBNCrOk5q9cgXlSggzw_vVDRR2zo3Rr-K-xelIgrtAT65L5Pp12lhYsnMEDsoMhpqDhaqZ9DVZsIA-PX-kdH_aQcKRk0prVTDtVbykpgteUI0162MnlWw6iu4i_cuPtZo=s791" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="543" data-original-width="791" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiXPa2sGwDyTbyQnp4FUDAqRnU4Q5pl_U18qpzfAiEfQLb7FFMV3YbAwCuhBNCrOk5q9cgXlSggzw_vVDRR2zo3Rr-K-xelIgrtAT65L5Pp12lhYsnMEDsoMhpqDhaqZ9DVZsIA-PX-kdH_aQcKRk0prVTDtVbykpgteUI0162MnlWw6iu4i_cuPtZo=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><i><span style="color: #660000;">Recurring activities of the month: </span></i>[Music] Yuki Kajiura's songs dominated my playlist<i><br /><br /><span style="color: #800180;">Recommendation of the month:</span> </i>[Manga/Anime] Jujutsu Kaisen, [Netflix] Girl from Nowhere<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>< May ></b></div><br />Contrary from April, I had lot of activities in May. Like meeting up with Monica for the first time since her wedding on Jan 2020, met up with Hani, Yuka, Lili for the first time since early 2020, tried to purchase clothes from thrift shop, visited Museum Macan.<br />I also celebrated my 30th birthday -- you can check it <a href="https://erlia91.blogspot.com/2021/05/3rd-decade-of-life.html" target="_blank">here</a> for more details.<br /><br />Then on 29 May, when I met up with Brenda and Valentcia for lunch, I had the first conversation with the kennel where I decided to buy a new dog.<br /><br /><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgsWyIPzL1wnGrJGgbhmcivGwyBLfl200VU4PSRPkM4QDunZwxJqn4uDq0KuAWT68IhS3br6j-M8Adnc9nXOYdZYM7s607hJkA7giAmuxev6AFzTNn9UkoQYzEdCawQkYlI0RWG6FbGd44wdBcirt4dOnzwYo5w-7Yv_OICal0tsLeEq9L-5zPDUfrG=s705" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="705" data-original-width="705" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgsWyIPzL1wnGrJGgbhmcivGwyBLfl200VU4PSRPkM4QDunZwxJqn4uDq0KuAWT68IhS3br6j-M8Adnc9nXOYdZYM7s607hJkA7giAmuxev6AFzTNn9UkoQYzEdCawQkYlI0RWG6FbGd44wdBcirt4dOnzwYo5w-7Yv_OICal0tsLeEq9L-5zPDUfrG=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="color: #660000;">Recurring activities of the month:</span> </i>[Music] Highlight - Not The End; it's their comeback after all of them have completed mandatory military service!<i><br /><br /><span style="color: #800180;">Recommendation of the month:</span> </i>[Manga/Anime] Kimetsu no Yaiba, [Netflix] K-Drama: Move to Heaven, [Food] Kaibaibo Korean Bakery<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>< Jun ></b></div><br /><b>Loki</b>, a Corgi, joined the family on 4 June, exactly on my Mom's birthday, Loki arrived. I spent most of my June to play, teach, and take care of him as he's still a puppy. You can read <a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.com/2021/06/your-name-hope.html" target="_blank">here</a> for more details.<br /><br />I also attended Yuka and Hani's wedding reception as her bridesmaid, went to my first all-you-can-eat sushi at Nonama Restaurant, and got my first COVID-19 vaccine on 21 June.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJZpzTZSxwzLAjngnkqrYLCcvii1YfkErQAmV2X4LAHQaqi__kQuKs9-CiH0OrtCgxw_OUU9-nSDEGytBP7cnpOQdgD1J22ay1cfDiCQP8xBKGirEwpcssmW0534Af4frRrYFM_P3qBZu1kmNDefl9T1_4Ae_z_0wcwoFNN4B63jkLQkLuZ9dSN6I9=s783" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="445" data-original-width="783" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJZpzTZSxwzLAjngnkqrYLCcvii1YfkErQAmV2X4LAHQaqi__kQuKs9-CiH0OrtCgxw_OUU9-nSDEGytBP7cnpOQdgD1J22ay1cfDiCQP8xBKGirEwpcssmW0534Af4frRrYFM_P3qBZu1kmNDefl9T1_4Ae_z_0wcwoFNN4B63jkLQkLuZ9dSN6I9=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><i><span style="color: #660000;">Recurring activities of the month:</span> </i>[Pet] Loki, Loki, and Loki!<i><br /><br /><span style="color: #800180;">Recommendation of the month:</span> </i>[Netflix] K-Drama: Hospital Playlist Season 2<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>< Jul ></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Dreamcatcher is back! Their music video is heavily inspired by "Us" -- a very recommended movie as well. I also purchased the album and, not proud of it, despite how much I love them, I never actually purchased their album previously.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">On July, I also received the goods news of promotion at work. It's a significant one so I'm really thankful for the opportunity and trust!<br /><br /><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi3m1XBjwUC9zaXQJm4Nan9CmP3mLDJOq7kkLjVQ8vI8tzFpVMYJ3ehKDzDP2zmYwYST0tlYHGjcXNF3YRqo8ZnZe3lp-72QLiWcR1judOfFQbimAE8TNEvmVHW4deGWfQ4wM0g5AtdXlmM4exD8QjnmPy8QaIqrQDHjfwtvmYkloy0GMTOv40-SISY=s791" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="791" data-original-width="543" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi3m1XBjwUC9zaXQJm4Nan9CmP3mLDJOq7kkLjVQ8vI8tzFpVMYJ3ehKDzDP2zmYwYST0tlYHGjcXNF3YRqo8ZnZe3lp-72QLiWcR1judOfFQbimAE8TNEvmVHW4deGWfQ4wM0g5AtdXlmM4exD8QjnmPy8QaIqrQDHjfwtvmYkloy0GMTOv40-SISY=s320" width="220" /></a></div><br /><br /><i style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #660000;">Recurring activities of the month:</span> </i><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;">[Pet] Still, Loki. He's only 3 to 4 month-year-old on July.</span><i style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /><span style="color: #800180;">Recommendation of the month:</span> </i><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;">[Anime] Fruits Basket</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>< Aug ><br /><br /></b></div>Gold medal Olympic for Indonesia! Thank you Greysia Polli and Apriyani Rahayu!<br />I attended a mass (physically) for the first time on 7 August as I was invited for the wedding mass of my best friend since college, <b>Shandy</b>, and his beloved wife now, Adel. And, with that, I also had my first experience with Antigen test.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgE6CWLq9RI1d0c5Ekqox1zylC8MokK0AQ_GCvSWJkQwfAjNBTL4ykCZr3oTFL3kRuImDRowkENbxw_O06MVoaOE49PBGq_tBtTwjlLP7CfFfIuYYIqHHRe0d8VD9cpip4OJ3yDsjGh9cYAumFBpBbQtF58g13yEFvS8IAKp_09vWckX5B9BdyZAfa_=s790" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="790" data-original-width="542" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgE6CWLq9RI1d0c5Ekqox1zylC8MokK0AQ_GCvSWJkQwfAjNBTL4ykCZr3oTFL3kRuImDRowkENbxw_O06MVoaOE49PBGq_tBtTwjlLP7CfFfIuYYIqHHRe0d8VD9cpip4OJ3yDsjGh9cYAumFBpBbQtF58g13yEFvS8IAKp_09vWckX5B9BdyZAfa_=s320" width="220" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-align: left;"><i style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #660000;">Recurring activities of the month:</span> </i><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;">[Apple TV+] Servant. Mythic Quest. Since I got 3-month free subscription since I bought the iPhone 12 in the end of July, I streamed whatever I can within the month, lol</span><i style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /><span style="color: #800180;">Recommendation of the month:</span> </i><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;">[Apple TV+] Ted Lasso. Must watch.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>< Sep ></b></div><br />I'm finally fully vaccinated on 13 September! Yoseob also announced his comeback as solo with "Chocolate Box" album. "Squid Game" is getting worldwide popularity. Despite it's not my favorite, I'd still recommend it.<br />On 24 September, we visited Dogs Ministry again. This time with Loki (9-month-old) as well and he had swimming time actually!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-q4kthyOXZ_QdaSH2o2LuHq2uslL_HaH9YgOMH5WwBuNxn0TDAHh1Ufx6Wu6K2aPVeiNbFZ3thIKfWK2UYzq9-mfZwyaJx6BBY_dAjUIXkqr4Imxjj26WRzi6-qVcTwJDPJZOcO9mLK9hQgJlLmcWLYn2uwD1SiDwER-6ofWaoVpCU9-yR-hPwqZE=s763" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="521" data-original-width="763" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-q4kthyOXZ_QdaSH2o2LuHq2uslL_HaH9YgOMH5WwBuNxn0TDAHh1Ufx6Wu6K2aPVeiNbFZ3thIKfWK2UYzq9-mfZwyaJx6BBY_dAjUIXkqr4Imxjj26WRzi6-qVcTwJDPJZOcO9mLK9hQgJlLmcWLYn2uwD1SiDwER-6ofWaoVpCU9-yR-hPwqZE=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><i><span style="color: #660000;">Recurring activities of the month:</span> </i>[Game] Doraemon: Story of Seasons. I love to play game but, unfortunately, once I play, I cannot really stop. It's like hit big or not at all. This game is similar to Harvest Moon which is, I think, one of the first games I played on PlayStation platform. I ended up with Nintendo Switch Lite afterwards so I could play it. Oh, yeah, I haven't really touched it for weeks.<i><br /><br /><span style="color: #800180;">Recommendation of the month:</span> </i>[Netflix] K-drama: Squid Game. You know. You definitely know.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>< Oct ></b></div><br />I finally went out of the town to... <b>Bandung</b>! I took a bus (Jackal Holidays) from Seasons City. 4D3N is good enough quick escapade from the routine life. It's also the place where I lost my audio converter for both of my phones (Type C and lightning).<br />My Mom took MRT for the first time where I helped her to purchase a pair or running shoes (which I don't think she wears often nowadays). I also attended an intimate wedding reception of a good friend and colleague, Robby, and Freshca. The second wedding I attended in 2021!<br />Psst, we celebrated Luna 9th birthday on 28 October! On 30 October, I watched Dreamcatcher's Halloween Midnight Circus!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZaP-El8jpwnbQ76pUniEJ-RvsHL9nn885jO5I8Wrcr2nfogzc_3DGK0cYESiF4VRqLozslOUezBxgS5MzG2qja6pn7jw_JlH4SmE65YD4aipN_Iha8y6ZmN_c3xA7I-FPBXO5YzDNOR9K4Ni2l5itn6PaaUOAKhgVulNryJ1F1OwG3tivUsFtwIyF=s707" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="707" data-original-width="706" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZaP-El8jpwnbQ76pUniEJ-RvsHL9nn885jO5I8Wrcr2nfogzc_3DGK0cYESiF4VRqLozslOUezBxgS5MzG2qja6pn7jw_JlH4SmE65YD4aipN_Iha8y6ZmN_c3xA7I-FPBXO5YzDNOR9K4Ni2l5itn6PaaUOAKhgVulNryJ1F1OwG3tivUsFtwIyF=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><i><span style="color: #660000;">Recurring activities of the month:</span> </i>[Music] I'm repeating "my long forgotten cloistered sleep" for hundred times.<i><br /><br /><span style="color: #800180;">Recommendation of the month:</span> </i>[Netflix] Midnight Mass.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>< Nov ></b></div><br />I met up with friends and took MRT while exchanging stories, managed to watch some old and good movies (Memento, Whiplash), also visited a friend's house at Alam Sutera!<br />And... I purchased the limited Minalima edition of Harry Potter books (only the first and second book are released until now). Then on 28 November, I went to Alam Sutera to enjoy the beach vibe (lol) at Hey Beach and also celebrating Brenda's belated birthday! On the next day, it's my brother's 28th birthday.<br /><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi6tj8RSpX0PniUFwQz5DRzJpu-xd9WTqDrP6mXIiuzGAD4r5hYrJJiRPBSz1c4DclG8RS8XonyrOPQxB1t3h37KoroeAWiolRwsUt1TaCMCzhZgfkOebA-AoI34XZgWSf-gu6adtDzAtyTn3ygLTnNcOGTXnCwaPvVnH1tkKpzmjtfn51Gnl1gBBsM=s693" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="693" data-original-width="692" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi6tj8RSpX0PniUFwQz5DRzJpu-xd9WTqDrP6mXIiuzGAD4r5hYrJJiRPBSz1c4DclG8RS8XonyrOPQxB1t3h37KoroeAWiolRwsUt1TaCMCzhZgfkOebA-AoI34XZgWSf-gu6adtDzAtyTn3ygLTnNcOGTXnCwaPvVnH1tkKpzmjtfn51Gnl1gBBsM=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /><i><span style="color: #660000;">Recurring activities of the month:</span> </i>[Pet] I'm making it a routine to take Loki for a night walk after work at a nearby housing complex.<i><br /><br /><span style="color: #800180;">Recommendation of the month:</span> </i>[Manga] Summertime Rendering. Must. Read. I finished it in 3-4 days because it's sooo good. It will have anime adaptation in 2022.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>< Dec ><br /><br /></b></div>My brother decided to buy a car (after longgg discussion) then I finished the driving courses (yeay me!) which I took at <b>Satria Jayanti </b>- branch Tanjung Duren. You know what, I definitely still need time to adjust myself behind the wheel.<br /><br />Travel to Medan is definitely the highlight of the year. My last visit to Medan is in April 2014.<br />I actually planned to go to Bali but, since my father is staying in Medan since March 2021, I decided to go to Medan with my mother (then my Aunt and Uncle followed as well so, apparently, it's me who tagged along, lol).<br />I had 1 night spent at <b>Eco-village Silimalombu</b> which is located in Pulau Samosir. It's a very unique experience but I'd need to spend more time there to get more new experiences! Psst, I watched the sunrise at 6:30AM there!<br /><br /><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgq75gJyIHqBMHGIbGing-b01WNgWP0cxRIq2J_oGo_Ra49R6iCAZiJzYkHO9h6Bg722DP14db7hAsDXVKHDtZthNEiI5t7xILYpzQX22TCw13RWb5DII8iSEZp2mVhgvQO4zWgSpBJhFChPFVqpNiNt00zjiWiGIKFOjEJrZC3yQNuYHRyDjmKJsI8=s794" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="794" data-original-width="542" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgq75gJyIHqBMHGIbGing-b01WNgWP0cxRIq2J_oGo_Ra49R6iCAZiJzYkHO9h6Bg722DP14db7hAsDXVKHDtZthNEiI5t7xILYpzQX22TCw13RWb5DII8iSEZp2mVhgvQO4zWgSpBJhFChPFVqpNiNt00zjiWiGIKFOjEJrZC3yQNuYHRyDjmKJsI8=s320" width="218" /></a></div><i style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #660000;"><br /><br />Recurring activities of the month:</span> </i><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;">[Gift] Receiving and sending Christmas Hampers.</span><i style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /><span style="color: #800180;">Recommendation of the month:</span> </i><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;">[Movie] No Way Home, especially if you're a fan of Spider-man.</span></div></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgEBnXY9ppYRkDazgFmzcjDo9LLyUMqbflf8VpB74bwjT003YvC_5lX_oRXmJpXkelJNZK5xqdBk0Zk4Gg7eFpMAVqyH0Y-mlTcGp1hEKnwEGk_-dJNFNg1cjoel_nHef8SDR9TzZMKZSQoQRMLqCIx7Lu_sxNlc2rO4t9Ge5OG0R6P978W__6ak4Q-=s705" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="704" data-original-width="705" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgEBnXY9ppYRkDazgFmzcjDo9LLyUMqbflf8VpB74bwjT003YvC_5lX_oRXmJpXkelJNZK5xqdBk0Zk4Gg7eFpMAVqyH0Y-mlTcGp1hEKnwEGk_-dJNFNg1cjoel_nHef8SDR9TzZMKZSQoQRMLqCIx7Lu_sxNlc2rO4t9Ge5OG0R6P978W__6ak4Q-=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Well. That's my 2021.<br />I'm blessed. I'm safe. I'm healthy. I'm all good.<br /><br />Let's hope for better year in 2022 :)</span><br /></div></div>Erlia Elecielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04356745269737397734noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6906776436473391979.post-56565613366997340102021-06-26T14:43:00.005+07:002021-06-26T14:56:27.472+07:00‡ Your Name: Hope ‡<img src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NoPj2q-ywzI/YNbcccJym2I/AAAAAAAACAU/EvVVUE2SovQ6QppA3BD56RZFKmqPmbcewCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/melody-music-wallpaper-png-11553371878ltighuifgj.png" style="display: none;" /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Before we get into the reason behind this title post, I have 3 things to update here:</span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><span style="color: #0b5394;">1. First vaccination: done!</span></b></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Yes, I already received my first dose of COVID-19 vaccine (AstraZeneca) on 21 June 2021. I will receive the second dose on 13 September 2021. With the rising numbers of positive cases (again) recently, the vaccination programs gain even more attention from the public. Hopefully, everyone will get the vaccines soon!</div></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AYoNi2JgW-M/YNatGMEZmzI/AAAAAAAAB_8/o9onQtkqnsM1IK_QBn4EUP-lV32Llc7ZwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2604/IMG20210621122047.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1208" data-original-width="2604" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AYoNi2JgW-M/YNatGMEZmzI/AAAAAAAAB_8/o9onQtkqnsM1IK_QBn4EUP-lV32Llc7ZwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG20210621122047.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">I am never good with selfie so, please, pardon me, lol</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: georgia;"><b>2. New family member: woof!</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">On 4 June 2021, on my Mom's birthday, a new family member arrived at our house! After a week or so considering everything, I finally adopted/purchased a <b>Pembroke Welsh Corgi</b>!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iRzNdWlSwrU/YNatZHEZIaI/AAAAAAAACAE/k3B-7GAFkRk2TKzaJHdIb_hklKrZQF8xgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2609/IMG20210607183115.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1205" data-original-width="2609" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iRzNdWlSwrU/YNatZHEZIaI/AAAAAAAACAE/k3B-7GAFkRk2TKzaJHdIb_hklKrZQF8xgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG20210607183115.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Isn't he the cutest? (until his sharp teeth meet your skin though, lol)</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">His birth name is Gandalf but I decided to name it after one of my favorite names ever since I was in junior high school: <b>Loki</b>. He was born on 24 March 2021 so he's only 2 months when we welcomed him home. For your information, we never took care of a puppy before; usually, they're adults already when we started taking care of them.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The difference? This little boy is VERY active. He loves running around, playing stuff, biting toys (and our hands or feet, lol). We're trying to train him well. So far his potty training is going (kind of) well, he listens (kind of) well to sit and shake (right) hand. He can get along (sometimes) with our beloved 8-year-old Shihtzu, Luna.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">On 8 June, he was sick with a fever. He barely did anything so we brought him to a vet. On the next day, he wasn't showing any better signs so we drove to Jakarta Pet Care Center in Pluit for another checkup and the vet diagnosed him with flu and cough but no virus (we did the test). We needed to give him medicine daily for the next 10 days but, after 2 days, he's showing healthy signs already! He's all good now as well!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Wish us luck to train him to do more tricks ;)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e0hPOqZ3_1I/YNatnjAGXMI/AAAAAAAACAI/a_ACbnpRW3Q9ZIaCV5Z7nco9nGixm3OAACLcBGAsYHQ/s1920/story_1622812839024.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e0hPOqZ3_1I/YNatnjAGXMI/AAAAAAAACAI/a_ACbnpRW3Q9ZIaCV5Z7nco9nGixm3OAACLcBGAsYHQ/w225-h400/story_1622812839024.jpg" width="225" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Hello from Loki</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: georgia;"><b>3. Entertainments: what's new?</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Netflix on the roll, of course! I have watched "Rurouni Kenshin: The Final" and currently celebrating the weekly new episode of "Hospital Playlist" Season 2. Also following "Loki" TV Series on Disney+.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Recently, instead of my Spotify K-Pop playlist, I often listen to YouTube for Japanese songs (anime, GRANRODEO, cover songs like kobasolo, Harutya, etc). This brings us to the main reason I'm writing this post.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">As usual, I get inspiration to write something whenever I listen to songs that I like. I don't think I can commit myself to write a longer story so I'll be happy to put the words here for now.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I have 3 songs in mind which I have been listening to for the past few days so... I'll just pick one.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I'd recommend listening to the song while reading it.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Hopefully, it's a short story that you'll enjoy.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JxNyKmGgMmk/XCuJFDJ0UJI/AAAAAAAABrE/YDadRf1OneweHfCkZQ9m3YVNw1D1TXNmACPcBGAYYCw/s600/divider.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="75" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JxNyKmGgMmk/XCuJFDJ0UJI/AAAAAAAABrE/YDadRf1OneweHfCkZQ9m3YVNw1D1TXNmACPcBGAYYCw/s320/divider.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Inspired by</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b><i>"Kimi no Namae"</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>by Fujikawa Chiai</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-small;"><i>The 1st ending theme of anime "The Rising of the Shield Hero"</i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6su62xI2x2Q" width="320" youtube-src-id="6su62xI2x2Q"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Hope</i></b></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;"><blockquote>"What am I looking at the empty sky?"</blockquote></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Another grey morning sky.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">He heaved a sigh, resting his forehead on the window. For the next few seconds, he just stared at the sky blankly before finally straightening his body and turned around to face his messy working table.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">He reached out the sealed white envelope that he had been trying to ignore since it arrived two days ago. Again, as if it would change anything, he read the sender's name silently.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">"Why...," he whispered to no one, "...does it still hurt?"</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;"></b></div><blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;">"I don't even know the reason for waking up</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;"><b>I am too afraid of believing things</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;"><b>Because I've thrown everything away"</b></span></div></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;"><b></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">After hesitating for another hour, he finally opened the envelope carefully. He did not find a handwritten letter like the one he received last month and two months ago. This time, the sender gave him a ticket to a small, private musical performance.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">"Hope," he read the title printed on the ticket, frowning with confusion. "It's tonight..."</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">He checked the envelope again but found nothing that would explain anything about the ticket. Never once in his life, he attended a musical performance. The title was sounded so foreign for him and looking up for it on the internet did not help either. There was no reason for him to go to the unknown event.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Putting the ticket back inside the envelope, he shook his head and placed the white envelope back on the table. He walked to the door, ready to leave the room, and pretended that he saw nothing just now.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">His hand was already on the doorknob when a thought crossed his mind.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Did he really have no reason to go?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;"><b></b></span></div><blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;"><b>"A world like this should just disappear</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;"><b>My heart is full of resentment, it's about to burst</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;"><b>What can I believe in?"</b></span></div></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;"><b></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">"Welcome to Orion Theater," a young woman greeted him politely.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">It's ten minutes before the showtime. Wearing his favorite black shirt, his mind was still wondering if it's a wise decision to come at all. He gulped, feeling nervous all of a sudden and starting to think that he should return.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">"Are you here to watch 'Hope', Sir?" the young woman asked, keeping a professional smile on her face. "This is a private event so, don't worry, there will be no more than twenty people attending the show."</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">He was not really listening. His mind was visited by unwanted memories, causing him to sweat even though the air conditioners were working perfectly inside the building. Clenching his fists, he closed his eyes and took a step back.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">He felt as if he just wanted to disappear now before even more memories came and hit him harder.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">"Sir," the young woman spoke softly, "the show is going to start soon."</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;"></span></b></div></div><blockquote><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;">"The floating clouds keep piling up on that day</span></b></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;">They remind me that I've failed to keep your promise</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;">And I endure it myself"</span></b></div></blockquote><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;"></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">"Hey."<br /><br />A familiar voice brought him back to the Earth. The person tapped his shoulder lightly, calming him somehow, "Are you alright?"</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">He looked up to the person as his eyes widened with disbelief, "Arvin?"</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Arvin smiled at him before giving a small nod to the young woman who worked as the ticketing officer, showing her the ticket, "The show hasn't started yet, right?"</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">"It will start in five minutes, Sir," she responded, checking the ticket before returning it to Arvin. "Thank you, Sir. You can step in now."</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">"Where is your ticket?" Arvin turned his attention back to his friend. "Can't go in without a ticket, you know. Let's go. I don't want to miss the show."</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">He was so confused because Arvin sounded like he had been waiting for the musical performance. Not to mention that it looked like Arvin had expected to see him here.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Taking out his own ticket from the pocket, he finally handed it over to the officer who gave them the direction to go straight to the staircase and turned right to find the available best seats. Arvin thanked her and gave a sign to his friend to follow him.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">"Enjoy the show, Sir."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;"></span></b></div><blockquote><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;">"I doubt my life and deceive myself</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;">My tears have already completely dried up</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;">I keep repeating the bad things, drown in the dreams</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;">And, just like that, I lose my way"</span></b></div></blockquote><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;"></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Arvin sat to his right, making himself comfortable on the seat. The lights were already dimmed so he could not really see the people around him when he walked in but he was sure he saw one or two persons that he had met before.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">He clutched his shirt, having mixed feelings of confusion, sorrow, and anger. He wanted to ask Arvin about the invitation but, before he could even think of the words, a middle-aged man had caught his attention by standing on the stage in suits.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">"Welcome to Orion Theater, ladies and gentlemen. My name is Hart, the owner of this beloved theater. Today is a very special day as 'Hope' will have its one and only musical performance here. I want to thank you all of the musical casts who have trained so hard for the past three months and...," the man stopped, scanning the audience as if he was looking for someone.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">"I want to thank all of you who have made time to come here. Without further ado, Orion Theater presents to you...," Hart announced with a proud smile.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: georgia;"><b>"Hope."</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;"><b></b></span></div><blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;"><b>"But then...</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;"><b>See, your voice saves me by keep calling and calling me"</b></span></div></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;"><b></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">'Hope' told a story of a man who loved to sing and dreamed about becoming a professional singer. He lived alone in an apartment, far from his family who lived overseas due to his father's job. The man usually recorded himself singing some cover songs and uploaded it on the internet without revealing his real identity.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">One day, he was humming one of his favorite songs while working as a part-timer at a coffee shop. Apparently, a customer recognized his voice, telling him that she was a fan of his covers.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">"Neo?" the actress who portrayed the girl called out the man's name cheerfully. Her face beamed with happiness when she finally met the voice that always accompanied her through music. "Hi, Neo!"</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The two became friends quickly as both of them loved music despite the difference in their ways to show it.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">While she loved to hear him singing, he really appreciated her songwriting skill. She let him listened to her creative works. They would call each other, talking about their daily routines and ideas to discuss.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">They finally made a promise that s</span><span style="font-family: georgia;">he would write special songs for him and he would sing them.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;"><b></b></span></div></div><blockquote><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;"><b>"But now...</b></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;"><b>That's right, your singing voice is just like the break of dawn</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;"><b>The gentle light that you gave me are filling my sad heart completely"</b></span></div></blockquote><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;"><b></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">"Neo," she stopped playing the guitar, tilting her head cutely as she looked at the man who was sitting across from her. "Have I ever told you that your voice helped me through my darkest days?"</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The man chuckled, "Yeah, you were rejected by your crush, failed your college exam, and got caught in the rain on your birthday. You're trying so hard not to cry but, when you accidentally heard one of my covers, you finally cried your heart out."</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">"You made it sound like it's a bad thing!" she hit his shoulder playfully. "Well, of course it is bad but... It's the first time that I feel that a voice can make me feel warm. Can you believe it? Someone that I didn't know at all. Yet your voice made me feel that I am not alone and it's okay for me to cry because I've done good enough."</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">"You always do," he ruffled her hair. "Cry but-"</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">"But show the world the even better you tomorrow, right?" she completed his sentence.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The two laughed.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;"><b></b></span></div><blockquote><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;"><b>"Although the true hope...</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;"><b>The true hope that you give me is still small</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;"><b>But it is keeping me on the right track"</b></span></div></blockquote><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;"><b></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Little did she know, Neo also felt that he was saved by her. He was not really sure what to do or which direction to go as he did not really have a close friend, not to mention he lived alone. He spent most of his time working part-time jobs or singing in his own room.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Meeting her actually changed his life somehow.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">He became more friendly to his friends at college. He tried new things, from cooking to visiting new places. He made new memories, celebrating his life to the fullest.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">One day he decided to reveal his true identity on the internet. He would do that when he published the original songs written by her.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The day never came.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;"><b></b></span></div><blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;"><b>"And the warm feelings that you gave me...</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;">That's right, in return, I will keep calling for your name</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;">I'll hold your hands tightly, I'll never let go"</span></b></div></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;"></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">She was sick.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">There were times she mentioned headaches but she believed that it's because she often stayed too late to write songs. She lost appetite and often dropped things, feeling not well to go to somewhere new with Neo to find new inspiration.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">She did not tell Neo when she was diagnosed with a brain tumor.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">She did not tell Neo when she was hospitalized because she was not able to do daily activities anymore without feeling like someone hit her head over and over again.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">"Yeah, sorry, Mom still wants to stay here for a little while," she said to him on the phone, telling him that she needed to accompany her mother in another city. "Don't worry. Original songs are still in progress! I will send them to you as soon as possible. No. No e-mail. I will send it through the mail just because I want to!"</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">She did send it. She kept the promise.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">She prepared three different envelopes to be sent out one for each month.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Unfortunately, she could not send it to Neo by herself anymore.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;"></span></b></div><blockquote><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;">"No matter where you are, no matter how many times</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;">I'll keep calling for your name again and again</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;">Until my voice is lost"</span></b></div></blockquote><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;"></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Neo received the first letter from her and, as he read the letter, the female cast performed the voice-over for the audience of the performance to be able to know what's written in the letter which came along with the pieces written by her and a demo track in a CD.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: georgia;"><i>"I'm sorry for hiding this from you. I'm sorry that I am not able to stay by your side when you're singing anymore. These are the songs that I've written for you. I poured my heart into these pieces as the lyrics remind me of you, especially the one titled 'Hope' so... I hope you will always remember me the way we met for the first time.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: georgia;"><i>Remember, Neo, your voice saved me. It's your singing that I listened to when I was fighting the war inside my head.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: georgia;"><i>Who knows that somewhere, someone might be saved when you're singing these songs that I have written for you, right?"</i></span></div></blockquote><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Neo never sang it. He was heartbroken. He felt useless. Instead of what she asked him to do, Neo stopped singing. He stopped uploading anything. He was drowned in sorrow, blaming himself since he felt that he should notice something was up when she left the city for a long time.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">She knew him very well.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The second letter arrived the next month. It's shorter than the first letter.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: georgia;"><i>"You haven't sung them, have you? I knew it.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: georgia;"><i>Don't blame yourself. It's me who didn't tell you.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: georgia;"><i>Sing the songs, okay? For me."</i></span></div></blockquote><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Both of the letters were kept by Neo but he never tried to listen to the demo track nor singing the lyrics.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The third letter arrived.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: georgia;"><i>"Neo. Thank you for coming here," the voice-over echoed in the theater.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: georgia;"><i>You see, Arvin, your best friend, helped me to prepare all of these. Well, to be exact, I only wrote it but never sent it to him so, no, he did not know about my condition. I have feelings that my letters would not reach your heart. I hope this one will work for you.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: georgia;"><i>Remember what you told me? It's okay to cry as long as you show the world the better you tomorrow.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: georgia;"><i>I'm thankful that you cry for me, Neo, but I would appreciate it even more if you remember me when you're singing my song.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: georgia;"><i>When you're singing, it's like you're calling out my name, you know?</i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: georgia;"><i>So, Neo, I really wish you can sing again like you always do.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: georgia;"><i>Like how I love you."</i></span></div></blockquote><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;"></span></b></div><blockquote><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;">"Before the break of dawn, I look at the rainbow</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;">In a world where no lie exists, I want to love you more and more"</span></b></div></blockquote><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;"></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The performance had ended.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Some of the audiences, including Arvin, clapped to appreciate the performance. Hart returned to the stage, thanking the cast and audiences once again before announcing the last message, "This performance would never happen without the help of Arvin who was contacted by her parents after they found her letters, along with the three letters she had prepared for Neo."</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">"And of course...," Hart looked at the person who sat next to Arvin with a gentle gaze, "...as the third letter mentioned, thank you for coming here, Neo. You might only receive a ticket two days ago but a third letter did exist. I'd like to give it directly to you if you could meet me backstage after this."</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Arvin looked at his friend who had not stopped crying since the first letter was read. He could not stop crying even when Hart was speaking to him.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">"We'd wait for you to sing the new song, 'Hope', and release it as you two have promised," </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">Hart bowed to him and finally closed the show by announcing the special gratitude.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">"All of the songs performed in this show are written by our one and only, who also wrote all the letters by herself..."</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><span style="color: #674ea7;">"Melody."</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;"><b></b></span></div><blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;"><b>"No matter what the future holds</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;"><b>As long as I'm with you, I won't run away"</b></span></div></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: courier;"><b></b></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">- <span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-small;"><i>end</i></span></span></b></div>Erlia Elecielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04356745269737397734noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6906776436473391979.post-71712748117457776372021-06-12T19:00:00.001+07:002021-06-12T19:00:00.209+07:00 ‡ The Undelivered Message: Hello, You ‡<p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">How to begin this post?</span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I think... Since 2009, I believe that <b><span style="color: #800180;">sometimes things are better left unsaid</span></b>. Despite the fact that I also think that <b><span style="color: #674ea7;">it's better to say what's on your mind</span></b> rather than keeping them inside -- unless they are mind readers, they will not know what you are thinking.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Quite condradictive, right?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Well, I learned things the hard way. Hopefully, it gets better now but there are a lot of occasions where I chose to speak my mind and things just got worse. I ended up blaming myself and thought: "<b><span style="color: #990000;">If only I didn't say it</span></b> and just keep the silence".</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For example, if you have friend "A" who tells you about something that he dislikes about your best friend "B", what will you do? I have the urge to tell "B" because I also believe that it's not a very attitude but another voice knocks me:<i><span style="color: #0b5394;"> "Is it really your business, Er? It's their problem. Besides, if you tell "B", it might ruin your friendship because it looks like you backstabbed him!</span></i>"</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Of course, it's just me being overthinking. A good friend will not be offended as long as I tell "B" in a polite-not-judging way. I know that but how can I assure myself that I've done it good enough? Such a dilemma.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Okay, now, to explain the background of me writing this post... It's actually a very long, long, long story and I don't think the details are related to anything I will write here anyway. However, I would like to put <b><span style="color: #bf9000;">an important disclaimer</span></b> first.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">This is written based on my point of view only.<br /></span></b>I personally think that none of us (related to this 'issue' if I might choose that term) is innocent; everyone made mistakes in different ways. Unfortunately, the way to fix whats's broken by our mistakes <b><u><span style="color: #e06666;">could only be paved as one path</span></u></b> by us so...</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is a message that I really want to write to someone.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><span style="color: #741b47;">*I will not mention a single name here. If you're well aware of who is who, please keep it only for yourself. Thank you!</span></i><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JxNyKmGgMmk/XCuJFDJ0UJI/AAAAAAAABrE/YDadRf1OneweHfCkZQ9m3YVNw1D1TXNmACPcBGAYYCw/s600/divider.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="75" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JxNyKmGgMmk/XCuJFDJ0UJI/AAAAAAAABrE/YDadRf1OneweHfCkZQ9m3YVNw1D1TXNmACPcBGAYYCw/s320/divider.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Hello, you.</span><br /><br />It's been a really long time since I wrote something for you. Both of us know that I'm better with written words but it's you who are so much better when it comes to direct conversation. That's why I always thought that we completed each other as best friends.<br /><br />Let's see... We've known each other since we started college but it's only after some romance sprinkles kicked in life along with our dedication to complete stuff that we became really close. I have other close friends but you're like the first person I have in my mind whenever something happened -- good or bad.<br /><br />We loved to prepare birthday surprises for our friends. Our favorite genres of songs were pretty similar. We liked to try new things: foods, movies, travelings. During our friendship for years, the fact that you were always there for me was something that I really cherished because, although I have some close friends, I am not the type who will keep in touch with everyone on daily basis -- even until now. While we had random conversations every day -- I know you also did the same to other goods friends of yours though because you're really friendly!<br /><br />I didn't call you like a sister-I-never-had. For me... you're a <b><span style="color: #0b5394;">best friend for life</span></b>.<br /><br />You're someone whom I wanted to celebrate things with together, whom I wanted to support when you're sad, whom I'd like to explore new places with, whom I'd like to share about new stuff in town, whom I'd like to spend time with just to talk about whatever we want to.<br /><br />I remembered you accompanied me to an event at night and then I stayed in your place. I remembered you cried when your heart was broken. I remembered all those long phone calls where you listened to my rants -- be it because of personal issues, love life, or work stuff. I guess I just trusted you that much.<br /><br />But... <b><span style="color: #990000;">when did everything go wrong?</span></b><br /><br />Was it because I never really tell you about me as much as I did before? Was it because I didn't do much as you did for me? Was it because I say something that hurt you? Was it because I being too ignorant? Or was it because I trusted you too much?<br /><br />I never really got the answer. I don't think I ever will get one from you.<br /><br />I don't know why you're not being honest with me. The first time I knew it, I reminded myself that it's all my fault and I just wanted to keep being friends with you. Months and months later, again, I didn't know when everything started wrong but I started to question your honesty.<br /><br />I realized that I had not been the most perfect friend. I might have done better but every single time a new fact was revealed, it hit me hard: Did I really know you at all? Could it be that, during all these times, you're just trying to bear with what I want instead? Was I the only one who thinks of us as best friends?<br /><br />Even worse, I wondered if I should just pretend that I didn't know about what had happened. If I kept silent and ignored all the facts, could we still be friends? Were you angry with me because I chose to confront you to reveal the truth?<br /><br />I feel like I have tried to fix our issues. Despite people telling me that I didn't need to do it, I still tried to talk to you, be it a simple lunch or quick call. It's really awkward but I thought it would work somehow. I mean... We've been friends for almost a decade, right?<br /><br />However... one cannot be the only one who holds the thread of friendship. It takes two to hold each of the ends and, after more revealed facts that I never thought you would do... I realized that maybe it's only me who wanted to have our friendship back. Maybe you're happier without me. Maybe I was not a good friend to you.<br /><br />Some asked me... Have you moved on, Er? Have you forgiven everything?<br /><br />My answer is always the same: <b><span style="color: #741b47;">It's just a shame that everything should turn out to be this way.</span></b><br /><br />Years of friendship shattered into pieces because of unspoken truth. In case you wonder if you told me everything back then, would it be better now? To be honest, I'd still be mad at you but, I assure you, I will never let our friendship became nothing like now.<br /><br />So... Well, if move on means I have no grudge over you anymore... I never hold any grudges on you. To put it frankly, it brings no good to me. Nothing will change even if I hate you.<br /><br />I live my life to the fullest. I find my own happiness in every little thing I do. I celebrate my life with my closest ones and meeting new people as well. I have stopped blaming myself and asked unanswered questions for more than 3 years now so, yeah, I'm definitely okay now.<br /><br />But it will never mean I have forgotten everything. Unfortunately, I'm pretty good when it comes to remembering things, eh?<br /><br />That day, when you said you missed me and cried, and when I told you the same, I poured my heart, hoping that we could be friends again even if it would be slightly different than before.<br /><br />Today, I knew it would be a mission impossible but,<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: medium;"> how I really wish</span>, that you would explain everything to me. The story from your side. The reason you hid things from me. The thoughts you had to make the choice. The moments we've never shared together ever since that incident.<br /><br />Do you remember the concept of love I once shared with you?<br /><br /><b><span style="color: #800180; font-size: medium;">Once you love someone, you never stop loving them</span></b>. If you hate them afterward, it means you never love them. Although you walk on a different path, you'll always wish for their happiness, even if you're not in their lives anymore.<br /><br />That's what I feel for you.<br /><br /><br /><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ryiAl9qpgso/YLy50uDWfpI/AAAAAAAAB_M/g36y3-HqgsAmnRg5KVxAcbfQkEVXMi5zwCLcBGAsYHQ/s491/hello%2Byou.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="490" data-original-width="491" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ryiAl9qpgso/YLy50uDWfpI/AAAAAAAAB_M/g36y3-HqgsAmnRg5KVxAcbfQkEVXMi5zwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/hello%2Byou.jpg" width="320" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div>I wish you eternal happiness. </span></b>I wish your special one will always cherish you every single day of your life because you deserve it. I wish you will always be surrounded by people you love. I wish you will always be blessed with health and goodness.<br /><br />Although I might not be a part of your life anymore, I'm forever grateful that you're once a part of my life. Every friend is special to me and you're definitely one of them.<br /><br />Lately, I saw a picture of you smiling and, instead of feeling hurt because you looked perfectly okay without me, I feel glad that you're doing very well. Well, in the deepest corner of my heart, a voice did say: "If only you didn't confront her that day, Er, you might be with her there."<br /><br />But it doesn't matter. What matters now is you're ready to celebrate your life.<br /><br />I still feel sad that I could not use the term <b><span style="color: #e06666;">friends-for-life</span></b> with you anymore but, well, I guess there are just some things that would always be separated for good. Like this favorite group of yours -- I'm writing this post while thinking of you and listening to their songs. I remember singing their songs with you during karaoke -- one of the so many things that I might never experience anymore with you.<br /><br />Well... I'm going to close this message that might never reach you with one of their songs.<br /><br /><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Thank you, for once being my best friend.</span></b><br />It might sound foolish but... <span style="color: #274e13; font-size: medium;">you're still one of my dearests</span>. :)<br /><br />If I'm allowed to imagined myself sending you a wish, I just want to say this.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">"Promise me, be happy."</span></i></div><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZXuBFXw2GGw" width="320" youtube-src-id="ZXuBFXw2GGw"></iframe></div><br /></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><p></p>Erlia Elecielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04356745269737397734noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6906776436473391979.post-47422307323249179242021-05-31T22:18:00.001+07:002021-05-31T22:18:26.032+07:00‡ 3rd Decade of Life ‡<p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="color: #e06666;">(This post is one-week-late but, oh well, I still want to post something here)</span></i></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Hello, people!</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is my first blog post in 2021. I hope we all are doing well despite how the pandemic still exists with us<b> (14 months and counting)</b>. Goods news: the vaccines are currently distributed but, of course, it does not give you a 100% guarantee that you're virus-free so, still, stay safe!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Before I explained the reason behind my post title, I'd like to recommend (a lot of) stuffs to you that entertain me during the past months. I share some on my Instagram <b><span style="color: #800180;">@erlia91</span></b> frequently and I also keep them on my IG story highlight.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Let's start the list. Feel free to contact me if you think you and I have a similar genre of favorite stuff!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><span style="color: #660000;">Ongoing read (Manga & Webtoon)</span></u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>I don't really spend time reading novels lately; probably because I usually absorb myself reading the words nonstop so I usually read manga or webtoons which don't require a lot of time.</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li>Akatsuki no Yona (Yona of the Dawn) by Kusanagi Mizuho</li><li>Bungou Stray Dogs by Asagiri Kafka, Harukawa Sango</li><li>Case Closed / Detective Conan by Aoyama Gosho</li><li>Jujutsu Kaisen by Akutami Gege</li><li>Kakegurui by Kawamoto Homura, Naomura Toru</li><li>Kuroshitsuji by Toboso Yana</li><li>My Deepest Secret by Hanza Art (webtoon)</li><li>Omniscient Reader by Sing Shong (webtoon)</li><li>Unordinary by Uru-chan (webtoon)</li><li>Who Made Me A Princess (webtoon)<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MrMmQBk3yPo/YLT9MtSw_2I/AAAAAAAAB-Y/7KlkhSl9KHwqP2ameQOx-uKbs8s7rQk0QCLcBGAsYHQ/s916/jujutsu-kaisen-manga.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="576" data-original-width="916" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MrMmQBk3yPo/YLT9MtSw_2I/AAAAAAAAB-Y/7KlkhSl9KHwqP2ameQOx-uKbs8s7rQk0QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/jujutsu-kaisen-manga.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></li></ul></div></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"></span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><u><span style="color: #660000;">Ongoing watch (TV Series)</span></u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">Fresh Off The Boat (6 seasons, 116 episodes, TV Series, Disney+)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">Taxi Driver (16 episodes, K-drama, VIU)</span></li></ul></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M6RVwIrCXyo/YLT9SDq3ngI/AAAAAAAAB-c/iTpo-oiXPgMu8a4U2BW3WLMoAdt31g_9ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/fresh%2Boff%2Bthe%2Bboat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M6RVwIrCXyo/YLT9SDq3ngI/AAAAAAAAB-c/iTpo-oiXPgMu8a4U2BW3WLMoAdt31g_9ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/fresh%2Boff%2Bthe%2Bboat.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><u><span style="color: #660000;">To-watch-anime-list</span></u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">Attack on Titan</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">Fruits Basket (reboot)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">Haikyuu!!</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">Horimiya</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">To Your Eternity</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">Vivy - Fluorite Eye's Song</span></li></ul></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EYx-Bfi8fMY/YLT9fe13rYI/AAAAAAAAB-4/nH3A-wIgUiE7F2oQNP7mT4R3bRBBw05OwCLcBGAsYHQ/s750/KnY.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="750" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EYx-Bfi8fMY/YLT9fe13rYI/AAAAAAAAB-4/nH3A-wIgUiE7F2oQNP7mT4R3bRBBw05OwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/KnY.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Now, to my post title.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">So, on <b><span style="color: #0b5394;">24 May 2021</span></b>, I just celebrated my 30th birthday, and, despite the current pandemic situation, this year I received lots of blessings from people around me. I might not be able to travel somewhere or going to new places like how I prefer myself to be but I'm really grateful for how I am today.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I have a really good job, I can spend time with my family, I can buy stuff that I need, I can play games that I want, I can talk with my friends (virtually), I can read and watch my favorite choices. Of course, I expect more for myself but, well, that's one of the ways for us to strive for better, no?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I'm really thankful for my family and friends, for all the wishes and blessings. May only good things await us, may the pandemic quickly disappears, and -- hopefully -- on next year's birthday, I can share even better news for everyone (this year I share my favorite stuff, you know?).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Once again, <b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">thank you</span></b>!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Oh, there are things that must be called the resolution of the year and, surprise but not surprise, it's almost half-year of 2021 now so... yeah, I still have another 7 months. What's the resolution?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It's called <b><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: medium;">being healthy</span></b>. I literally just laze around almost every day; I even work on my bed, lol.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And there's another big news that I will greet on 4 June. I will definitely include that day in my end-of-year recap. And... I think I will post something else next week. It's something that I really have wanted to share since, probably, 2-3 years ago, but I haven't managed to pour it into words.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Well, see you on the next post, people!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3nlxms4KYuQ/YLT9kG2mX2I/AAAAAAAAB-8/Ghtt__lE6cYsuadV0o2zmy7Ov_lcQ0pkwCLcBGAsYHQ/s818/24%2BMay.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="818" data-original-width="506" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3nlxms4KYuQ/YLT9kG2mX2I/AAAAAAAAB-8/Ghtt__lE6cYsuadV0o2zmy7Ov_lcQ0pkwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/24%2BMay.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span><p></p>Erlia Elecielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04356745269737397734noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6906776436473391979.post-83288211889237099892020-12-31T22:00:00.380+07:002023-12-30T17:47:39.579+07:00‡ Closing 2020 ‡<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">It's 31 December 2020.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">To be very honest, I don't really have much to share this year.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">As I've mentioned in my first post in 2020 (although I only posted <b>two </b>posts, pfft), the world has been facing the global pandemic due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) since the early 2020. Since the cause of the virus spreads mainly from person-to-person, we are all required to always maintain physical distancing to stop the spread of disease.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">This is the <b>13th </b>year I wrote here... although the "<i>actual</i>" blog posts are being less and less. Can I actually blame the social media which I use daily? Oops.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Okay then, without further ado, let's start my recap of the year!</span></div><div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><i>For previous references:</i>
<a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2008/12/mirror-mirror-on-wall.html"><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>2008</b></span></a> | <a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2009/12/last-day-of-2009.html"><span style="color: #073763;"><b>2009</b></span></a> |
<a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2010/12/311210.html"><span style="color: #a64d79;"><b>2010</b></span></a> |
<a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2011/12/lessons-of-2011.html"><span style="color: #783f04;"><b>2011</b></span></a> |
<a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2012/12/review-2012.html"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>2012</b></span></a> |
<a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2013/12/moments-of-2013.html"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><b>2013</b></span></a> |
<a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2014/12/book-of-2014.html"><span style="color: blue;"><b>2014</b></span></a> |
<a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2015/12/journey-of-2015.html"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>2015</b></span></a> |
<a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2016/12/scenes-of-2016.html"><span style="color: #b800e6;"><b>2016</b></span></a> |
<a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.com/2017/12/memories-of-2017.html"><span style="color: #073763;"><b>2017</b></span></a> |
<a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.com/2018/12/recap-of-2018.html"><span style="color: #a64d79;"><b>2018</b></span></a> |
<a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.com/2019/12/this-is-my-2019.html"><span style="color: #783f04;"><b>2019</b></span></a>
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<span><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>One - January</b></span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I started the <b>New Year</b> with flood (as I have mentioned <a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.com/2020/05/5-months-of-2020-covid-19.html" target="_blank">here </a>as well).</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">It's been raining since the New Year's Eve but I did not expect to be greeted with water in the first morning of 2020. I even had to work from home <i>(<strike>Unimportant </strike>Spoiler: it would not be my first time for WFH in 2020 *</i>smirk<i>*)</i> on the next day since the situation made things really difficult for me to reach the office -- I did go to the office again on 3 January.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>4 January</b>, I attended an outdoor wedding party. I knew the bride, <b><span style="color: #ffa400;">Astrid</span></b>, since 2010 when we worked together as members of HIMSISFO. I'm so happy for you when you gave me the e-Invitation and I'm glad I could attend the special day! I also met more friends there and, of course, we took picture(s) together!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pVQzkAlaPhI/X-3Vcm2fxRI/AAAAAAAAB3g/yELR5Tj-sSYBG-wiZnVRdukqmevgcK8BQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1624/Snapseed%25283%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1218" data-original-width="1624" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pVQzkAlaPhI/X-3Vcm2fxRI/AAAAAAAAB3g/yELR5Tj-sSYBG-wiZnVRdukqmevgcK8BQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Snapseed%25283%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">With the happiest couple of the day/night!</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">My first movie of 2020 is "</span><b style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: #666666;">Ashfall</span></b><span style="font-family: georgia;">". I really like the comedy and the action scenes (and less romance!). It's really entertaining.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The next one is "<b><span style="color: #800180;">Abracadabra</span></b>", an Indonesian movie starring <b>Reza Rahardian</b>, and that's the first time I (and my Mom) was <b>the only audience</b> in the movie theater. Apparently the movie is far from popular and the idea itself is pretty uncommon. Definitely not everyone's cup of tea (<i>but the visual is eyegasm for sure</i>).</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I also watched "<b><span style="color: #38761d;">1917</span></b>" (<i>10 Oscar nominations</i>), "<b><span style="color: #800180;">Violet Evergarden: Eternity and the Auto Memory Doll</span></b>" (<i>the anime series is very recommended! That episode 10 is legendary!</i>), and "<b><span style="color: #660000;">Girl on the Third Floor</span></b>" in January 2020.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">My first music concert in 2020 was <b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Eric Nam</span></b>'s concert! I am not his big fan but I do like his voice and his latest songs. The fact that he's fluent in English (<i>born and raised in US</i>) made things easier to know him. So glad that I decided to attend his concert!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u3xINQKDGXk/X-3W76J7AcI/AAAAAAAAB4U/-3IwnYNkBOIUWegvp-eQoY-bQj3rTY9ewCLcBGAsYHQ/s1920/DSC02881.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u3xINQKDGXk/X-3W76J7AcI/AAAAAAAAB4U/-3IwnYNkBOIUWegvp-eQoY-bQj3rTY9ewCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/DSC02881.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">I love his "Love Die Young" song</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Then on 19 January, I became a bridesmaid for my best friend, </span><b style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: #e06666;">Monica </span></b><span style="font-family: georgia;">-- this person that had became </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">somewhat-sister-like-who-annoy-each-other</i><span style="font-family: georgia;"> to me for ten years. Here's a picture of us with the others!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cFUjEBnYH2U/X-3V4jw--MI/AAAAAAAAB3o/4O_Pmz_KQxMZNDfFyfqrgkfeTQSKmmQVgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1478/IMG_5087.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1108" data-original-width="1478" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cFUjEBnYH2U/X-3V4jw--MI/AAAAAAAAB3o/4O_Pmz_KQxMZNDfFyfqrgkfeTQSKmmQVgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_5087.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">Lots of love to Ben & Monica</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Celebrating </span><span style="color: red; font-family: georgia;">Chinese New Year</span><span style="font-family: georgia;"> on </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">25 January</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">... nothing extraordinary special though. I mean, maybe because everyone in my house is adult, we didn't do a lot of things like we did when all the kids were still... kids, you know? Anyway, it's our first Chinese New Year without my Grandma who usually waited for us to greet her "</span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Gong Xi Fa Cai</i><span style="font-family: georgia;">".</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">January is also the month where I heard about the heartbreaking news of <b><span style="color: #990000;">Australian bushfire</span></b>. Quoted from <a href="https://www.wwf.org.au/what-we-do/bushfires#gs.pdhw4v" target="_blank">WWF website</a>:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><i><span style="font-family: times;"></span></i></div><blockquote><div><i><span style="font-family: times;">"It’s been a year we’ll never forget. Even before the challenges of COVID-19, Australia was hit hard by bushfires during summer 2019-20 - the most catastrophic bushfire season ever experienced in the country’s history. So much was lost, and the impacts will be felt for years to come.</span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: times;">Up to 19 million hectares were burnt, with 12.6 million hectares primarily forest and bushland. 33 lives were lost and around 3,094 homes destroyed.</span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: times;">Early in January, WWF estimated that at that time, 1.25 billion animals had been killed."</span></i></div></blockquote><div><i><span style="font-family: times;"></span></i></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Hopefully the recovery will work well.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>New thing(s) I learned</b>: </span>Creating an instagramable video is not easy. Looking back to 5 January, Pan & Co at Emporium Pluit Mall, popular Japanese Fluffy Pancake. That epic fail that would be forever be remembered by us, HAHA.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--Ck76MWImAo/X-3WfklwKDI/AAAAAAAAB30/v_8BrCHZbZ4zg8yLnqx_xhxPAJrnR6MxgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/Pan%2B%2526%2BCo.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="519" data-original-width="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--Ck76MWImAo/X-3WfklwKDI/AAAAAAAAB30/v_8BrCHZbZ4zg8yLnqx_xhxPAJrnR6MxgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Pan%2B%2526%2BCo.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">Those boba. Why couldn't we make them fall beautifully, Han? lol</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><b style="color: #a64d79; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;">Two - February</b></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">(<i>You might find the first month recap kinda long but, no worry, it's because I still went here and there every single day</i>)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">As for February, I started it in <b>Bandung</b>!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Together with <span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Lili</b> </span>and <b><span style="color: #666666;">David</span></b>, we took a train to Bandung to attend <b>Playlist Love Festival </b>which would take place on 2 February. 21 artists including Epik High, Jaz, The Overtunes, Raisa, Glenn Fredly, Sheila On 7, and more. It was super fun (except the fact that a lot people being irresponsible by littering everywhere).</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MmDm_Kyy-YM/X-3Wy7LXcnI/AAAAAAAAB38/rVRTDFu4bUg-geuu3_DAnKISJW0g_bSSgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1920/DSC03067.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MmDm_Kyy-YM/X-3Wy7LXcnI/AAAAAAAAB38/rVRTDFu4bUg-geuu3_DAnKISJW0g_bSSgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/DSC03067.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">Epik High during rehearsal</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I9uqhC8KDi4/X-3Wy8ipmAI/AAAAAAAAB4E/nH24hULQBZwTrKqD7FDVTfhzAq9uYqZgACLcBGAsYHQ/s1920/DSC03123.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I9uqhC8KDi4/X-3Wy8ipmAI/AAAAAAAAB4E/nH24hULQBZwTrKqD7FDVTfhzAq9uYqZgACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/DSC03123.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">The Overtunes; my second time watching them live</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eXyLYImbc-k/X-3Wz5-h6LI/AAAAAAAAB4I/mGuwhgK6_BkLwRIJlZCVVcdwvYRMXceNACLcBGAsYHQ/s1920/DSC03194.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eXyLYImbc-k/X-3Wz5-h6LI/AAAAAAAAB4I/mGuwhgK6_BkLwRIJlZCVVcdwvYRMXceNACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/DSC03194.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">Glenn Fredly; my first and last time watching him live before he passed away in April</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7osISRc9Z8A/X-3W0PQpCjI/AAAAAAAAB4M/ovgYsKmUxj8kU4DNiOuzR_Z8TUn3LGQMwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1920/DSC03205.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7osISRc9Z8A/X-3W0PQpCjI/AAAAAAAAB4M/ovgYsKmUxj8kU4DNiOuzR_Z8TUn3LGQMwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/DSC03205.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">Sheila on 7; the last performer for the event</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M4dLVj-QtYU/X-3W0e18UwI/AAAAAAAAB4Q/oeIy0BU7B98yb9wugHiWqsETvVwmYN9eQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1920/pict200202_1401240000.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M4dLVj-QtYU/X-3W0e18UwI/AAAAAAAAB4Q/oeIy0BU7B98yb9wugHiWqsETvVwmYN9eQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/pict200202_1401240000.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">Thanks for being the best companion, you two!</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Fun fact, we actually had purchased the tickets via Traveloka but it turned out we won free (</span><i style="font-family: georgia;">giveaway</i><span style="font-family: georgia;">) tickets because we purchase train tickets to Bandung. Well, we sold the tickets with cheaper price to others afterwards.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Next, I watched "<b><span style="color: #444444;">Mangkujiwo</span></b>", an Indonesian horror movie which I think is a prequel of "<b>Kuntilanak</b>". I watched it with my friends from previous office. We have a LINE chat group and we talk about the most random topic there; I don't exactly remember how it started but we usually hangout together for <b>dinner</b>. This meetup is <b>the last one we had in 2020</b> -- we haven't met again afterwards (only via chat group).</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">On <b>Valentine's Day</b>, I met with <b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Monica </span></b>(<i>different Monica from the one who got married in January</i>). This Monica was my classmate during college. Smart but weird but superb but sweet, I haven't met her for 6 years! We thought we could meet more often now that our offices are not too far from each other but... <b>2020 said 'no'</b>. Hmph.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3SPajKjum4M/X-3XqfBabqI/AAAAAAAAB40/NGetKjDo4sId3UUp0FXLjbK21Tgdh2YrgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/IMG_5569.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3SPajKjum4M/X-3XqfBabqI/AAAAAAAAB40/NGetKjDo4sId3UUp0FXLjbK21Tgdh2YrgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_5569.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">A picture before watching "Milea" and after dinner at Zenbu.</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Oh, I also visited </span><b style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: #e06666;">Christfanie</span></b><span style="font-family: georgia;">, a senior from my previous office, who just gave birth to a lovely baby girl, together with the others. Today, she said to me that her baby is already learning to walk. Wow, time flies, eh?</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>25 February</b>... Flood. Again. Don't ask me why.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Go on to 27 February, I attended <b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Digital Economy Summit 2020</span></b>, an event held by Microsoft (<i>I was in the same room with <b>President Joko Widodo</b> and <b>CEO Microsoft Satya Nadella!</b></i>). My youngest brother finally passed his thesis defense (<i>sidang skripsi?</i>) on <b>29 February</b>, the same day I met up with <b><span style="color: #38761d;">Brenda </span></b>and <span style="color: #666666;"><b>David</b> </span>at TangCity.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_JcrkONHMeQ/X-3X5BKAgzI/AAAAAAAAB44/tSeqpMEr09Uf2lf99nr9cG_qLMmrrQpZwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1044/IMG_20201231_203756_949.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="562" data-original-width="1044" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_JcrkONHMeQ/X-3X5BKAgzI/AAAAAAAAB44/tSeqpMEr09Uf2lf99nr9cG_qLMmrrQpZwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_20201231_203756_949.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">At Ritz-Carlton Pacific Place</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><b style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: georgia;">New thing(s) I learned</b><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: georgia;">:</span><span style="font-family: georgia;"> Music Festival with various artists is super fun! Also I finally tried <b><span style="color: red;">RATA</span></b>, the invisible aligner! (<i>Haven't finished the treatment due to wisdom teeth; see March and December recap... and also me being lazy</i>)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-soUI53Twmz0/X-3YXeBuFQI/AAAAAAAAB5E/H3JRgsvqHU85-bE7R7u15fJUam1RO8i1gCLcBGAsYHQ/s662/Rata.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="662" data-original-width="623" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-soUI53Twmz0/X-3YXeBuFQI/AAAAAAAAB5E/H3JRgsvqHU85-bE7R7u15fJUam1RO8i1gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Rata.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">You can check their IG Profile <b>@rata.id</b></span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><div><div><span><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>Three - March</b></span></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Wisdom teeth.</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">I did research about wisdom teeth because my gum was hurting a lot. Turned out I had my upper right wisdom teeth out but the lower one was still covered under gum. Due to this condition, my gum was swollen. Since I was not sure if I should remove the teeth, the dentist helped to cut open the gum instead.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">On <b>2 March</b>, Indonesia had the first (public) COVID-19 case announced and my office announced the Work From Home policy starting on 16 March. The government also announced restrictions for various industries and activities.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-07ko06btMMQ/X-3aSyQfVRI/AAAAAAAAB5Y/_Xilj9u4i1MeRNcoBbxTY0hqs3ixJLRagCLcBGAsYHQ/s895/Peta.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="738" data-original-width="895" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-07ko06btMMQ/X-3aSyQfVRI/AAAAAAAAB5Y/_Xilj9u4i1MeRNcoBbxTY0hqs3ixJLRagCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Peta.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">As captured from Kompas.com</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">No one would thought we would be living in the era where shaking hands are prohibited, masks are required even when attending events, travelling is prohibited. I even attended Sunday Mass via online streaming -- just like most of other events like wedding, music performance, etc.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">March is definitely the month where people tried to adjust themselves with the new rules for everything.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><b style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: georgia;">New thing(s) I learned</b><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: georgia;">:</span><span style="font-family: georgia;"> Teeth/oral surgery hurt like <span style="color: red;">!@#$%*</span>. When the anesthetic disappeared, I cried at hospital while waiting to complete the payment. It's like... I couldn't even describe it with words.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qmtl33_3Aik/X-3ZDdpy7XI/AAAAAAAAB5M/St4dR3i3tHICI2uVfBVuOdGlILwauQbhQCLcBGAsYHQ/s300/download.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="168" data-original-width="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qmtl33_3Aik/X-3ZDdpy7XI/AAAAAAAAB5M/St4dR3i3tHICI2uVfBVuOdGlILwauQbhQCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/download.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">The actual picture for gum flap is kind of scary so I uploaded this one instead, lol</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><b style="color: #a64d79; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;">Four - April.</b></div><div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">WFH is still the 'on streak', of course. Although some offices still require work from office though.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">If anything, the restrictions became even tighter since the numbers did not give good news to the world.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">I'm getting used with the WFH policy and, apparently, I made sure I still got my movie portion via </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">Netflix </b><span style="font-family: georgia;">-- although, strangely, I rarely picked the latest series and watched older series first.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W1YQMiXjtvs/X-3a55l8esI/AAAAAAAAB5o/ETjFvZglubEuN2pxRAIjQHVBneELXj9aACLcBGAsYHQ/s752/2020-12-31%2B21_06_04-Netflix%2Bgets%2B16%2Bmillion%2Bnew%2Bsign-ups%2Bthanks%2Bto%2Blockdown%2B-%2BBBC%2BNews.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="692" data-original-width="752" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W1YQMiXjtvs/X-3a55l8esI/AAAAAAAAB5o/ETjFvZglubEuN2pxRAIjQHVBneELXj9aACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/2020-12-31%2B21_06_04-Netflix%2Bgets%2B16%2Bmillion%2Bnew%2Bsign-ups%2Bthanks%2Bto%2Blockdown%2B-%2BBBC%2BNews.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">As captured from bbc.com</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">It's also the month where I finally tried playing </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">PlayStation4</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">, lol. Had it since I-don't-remember-when but never touched it so my brothers tried to pick some games for me. Psst, I ended up never finishing any of them. I blame myself for being busy... No?</span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div></div><div><b style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: georgia;">New thing(s) I learned</b><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: georgia;">:</span><span style="font-family: georgia;"> Found <b>Fauzan Al-Rasyid</b>'s Twitter and Instagram account. While people learned how to cook and other stuffs, I found him sharing knowledge about tips in writing in Bahasa -- grammar-wise mostly. You can follow him <b><span style="color: #0b5394;">@fauzanalrasyid</span></b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L4mvcNIydFw/X-3am3X2WDI/AAAAAAAAB5g/jOZ7m7utnwYOZBrKrk4JcjK4U4By_1BGQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1137/Fauzan.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="580" data-original-width="1137" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L4mvcNIydFw/X-3am3X2WDI/AAAAAAAAB5g/jOZ7m7utnwYOZBrKrk4JcjK4U4By_1BGQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Fauzan.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">All those highlights are very, very helpful!</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><b style="color: #a64d79; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;">Five - May.</b></div><div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">I was supposed to go to <b>Penang </b>on 22 May with <b><span style="color: #e06666;">Lili </span></b>but gotta say bye-bye for now. Also supposed to attend <b>ONE OK ROCK</b>'s concert but it's currently being postponed until further notice.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">I finally finished watching 4 seasons of "<b>The Good Place</b>" -- really recommended series! I love all the twists in each season.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kalAzz3Bm-E/X-3bEBBMDgI/AAAAAAAAB5w/QRnLgF_Aa9I0lHwZqinP0bCpg5qOmYLtgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/The%2BGood%2BPlace.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kalAzz3Bm-E/X-3bEBBMDgI/AAAAAAAAB5w/QRnLgF_Aa9I0lHwZqinP0bCpg5qOmYLtgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/The%2BGood%2BPlace.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">When you think Season 1 is good, you should watch until the end!</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">On 23 May, I brought </span><b style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: #800180;">Luna</span> </b><span style="font-family: georgia;">(our Shihtzu) to Central Park Mall for the first time ever since she became a part of our family. The mall was almost empty since most of the shops were closed; our purpose was to have her walk around the park though.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Jok9McZo-Jk/X-3bEC46hBI/AAAAAAAAB5s/sw0YM6wJd50xxZ6FWZe7lyjwHNv1dyBdQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1920/DSC03228.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Jok9McZo-Jk/X-3bEC46hBI/AAAAAAAAB5s/sw0YM6wJd50xxZ6FWZe7lyjwHNv1dyBdQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/DSC03228.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">Her first time walking around the park</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><div></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Received bluetooth earphones, stick aromatherapy, beautiful mug, and a box of chocolate bombolone for my birthday this year! As you probably already know, delivery is everyone's favorite way to deliver happiness during 2020.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Delbert </span></b>and <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Fenni</span></b>, a couple who are both also my best friends, met their baby girl <b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Faelyn </span></b>on <b>27 May</b>. We only met her virtually though -- hopefully we could meet in 2021 after everything is better!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><b style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: georgia;">New thing(s) I learned</b><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: georgia;">:</span><span style="font-family: georgia;"> Anime could be so absurd that it's so good. Found "Asobi Asobase" and I laughed until tears came out, lol.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B8560ji2UZM/X-3bhGg-xcI/AAAAAAAAB6A/liUCk1jXEYIomFKpuEtrMDt-rG7KuDj3ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1024/Asobi.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="576" data-original-width="1024" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B8560ji2UZM/X-3bhGg-xcI/AAAAAAAAB6A/liUCk1jXEYIomFKpuEtrMDt-rG7KuDj3ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Asobi.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">I just can't not laugh when watching Asobi!</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><b style="color: #a64d79; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;">Six - June.</b></div><div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">A new project at office started and I met new people. Oh, actually, two projects but one is the second phase from previous project which has started months ago.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">I also went to client's office for the first time on <b>10 June</b> and the roads were pretty busy -- like how Jakarta has always been. June is the month where my life started to get busier and busier and busier that I kinda screwed my time management <strike>(<i>it's been screwed since forever, Er</i>)</strike>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9CPL38_IKPY/X-3cU0Z9l5I/AAAAAAAAB6M/7grB52XZNnwwwQvy2d9vZaPKRRPntzL4QCLcBGAsYHQ/s269/e60ce45214558e85a44ea7f9548a98fe.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="269" data-original-width="236" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9CPL38_IKPY/X-3cU0Z9l5I/AAAAAAAAB6M/7grB52XZNnwwwQvy2d9vZaPKRRPntzL4QCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/e60ce45214558e85a44ea7f9548a98fe.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">Hmm. Let's pretend that I uploaded this by mistake.</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">I talked a lot with various people during June. One was </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">very different with me</b><span style="font-family: georgia;"> but we liked similar things somehow. Another was pretty similar with me but we have </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">so many different preferences as well</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">. There's also others with different way to finish things up but, well, we managed to work things out.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">(<i>Psst, you do notice now that I can't write long enough now for the recap, right? HAHA. Because there's really nothing I can share. I mean... 12AM - 8AM sleep, 8AM - 6PM work, 6PM - 12PM entertainment time</i>).</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><b style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: georgia;">New thing(s) I learned</b><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: georgia;">:</span><span style="font-family: georgia;"> Being close with another person is <b>not always measured by time and distance</b>. I think this pandemic teaches this to a lot of people.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vr4jyI1jy78/X-3cfLZUk9I/AAAAAAAAB6Q/82sGiT-RaXge9wK2Reh4fN4kB4-1kkPQACLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/a2d61cd3b4c794d12059ee1a145e351f.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vr4jyI1jy78/X-3cfLZUk9I/AAAAAAAAB6Q/82sGiT-RaXge9wK2Reh4fN4kB4-1kkPQACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/a2d61cd3b4c794d12059ee1a145e351f.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">Kinda my favorite quote of the year</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><b style="color: #a64d79; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;">Seven - July.</b></div><div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>I visited my office! </b>For once or twice, I think, since there were things we needed to finish. Of course it's almost empty since permission from the respective parties are required to work from office -- which I think is still a very wise policy, considering the cases of COVID-19.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">I found new food to love by Cup Story which is also handled by a friend of mine, Hani. I seriously love the banana chocolate pancake (you can check the Instagram profile <b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">@cupstory.idn</span></b>).</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6VoVdjDFHmo/X-3crodfH0I/AAAAAAAAB6Y/1dE6qLd1734uCCQfas2NHk1xFFttKnHzACLcBGAsYHQ/s876/cupstory.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="547" data-original-width="876" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6VoVdjDFHmo/X-3crodfH0I/AAAAAAAAB6Y/1dE6qLd1734uCCQfas2NHk1xFFttKnHzACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/cupstory.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">I suddenly want to order some again...</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Then I had my first staycation in 2020 at Ciputra Hotel, trying the bubble bath and all. It felt kind of nice to take the quick break since I had been staring at my bedroom wall for 4 months everyday, lol.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><b style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: georgia;">New thing(s) I learned</b><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: georgia;">: </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">Paper flowers are beautiful! I received them as a gift and it reminded me that a bouquet of paper flowers are actually better than actual ones (again, for me).</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dtV97I0ycGI/X-3dU0_gZeI/AAAAAAAAB6o/e42Tk3ZTwQ8wT8E8GKqZMSp_gyy32R09gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1212/IMG_6812.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1008" data-original-width="1212" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dtV97I0ycGI/X-3dU0_gZeI/AAAAAAAAB6o/e42Tk3ZTwQ8wT8E8GKqZMSp_gyy32R09gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_6812.PNG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">Each color represents different meaning</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div><div><span><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>Eight - August.</b></span></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">I had my <b>first physical meetup</b> with a friend in August. Well, just a quick lunch at Pancious and catch up with the old friend of mine. I also visited <b>The Breeze BSD</b> for the first time (took the train VERY carefully, following all the protocols),</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">I bought new rice cooker for Mom. Ah, I also visited <b>Taman Mini Indonesia Indah</b> -- I only went to TMII twice, I think. First is during primary school for study tour or something. Second is for a social event to the transportation museum(?), I think.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZI7mQinVUFU/X-3de9Zrr9I/AAAAAAAAB6w/vzrfkLwqGsAoRA1mdM7P7HU4Sdthosl6ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/Snapseed%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZI7mQinVUFU/X-3de9Zrr9I/AAAAAAAAB6w/vzrfkLwqGsAoRA1mdM7P7HU4Sdthosl6ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Snapseed%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">Finally wear the hat again</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">A good friend of mine delivered a belated birthday gift for me: </span><b style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Nendoroid Loki</span></b><span style="font-family: georgia;">!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">I literally squealed when I opened it.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Psst, Yang Yo-seob, my favorite idol all the time had been discharged from mandatory civil duty on 31 August!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><b style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: georgia;">New thing(s) I learned</b><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: georgia;">: </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">I guess working and talking with a lot people make me realize (<i>even more than before</i>) that we see the same thing in different perspectives. Ones can see it in a good light, others can see it as a very bad thing.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5zKY0ve52XE/X-3d0e3kdlI/AAAAAAAAB68/FMqxqF7w4HAG61OViGLXfHse6TrXRvFQwCLcBGAsYHQ/s580/75421a91b725199e7cb0ce7452214cf4.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="558" data-original-width="580" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5zKY0ve52XE/X-3d0e3kdlI/AAAAAAAAB68/FMqxqF7w4HAG61OViGLXfHse6TrXRvFQwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/75421a91b725199e7cb0ce7452214cf4.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">Well.</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><b style="color: #a64d79; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;">Nine - September.</b></div><div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Another planned trip was cancelled: <b>my solo trip to Singapore</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Work? Busier than ever that I really wanted to know how to do </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">Kage Bunshin no Jutsu</i><span style="font-family: georgia;">, LOLOL. I literally could have meetings for 10 hours straight (</span><i style="font-family: georgia;">or more? no?</i><span style="font-family: georgia;">)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GjGOdYXyb0o/X-3eTfUQBNI/AAAAAAAAB7E/mIuRpROqzDIuQgL-wtrKZj9SwysWKnPHwCLcBGAsYHQ/s300/80383b106dc0ea59a24c124ce7be15c4.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="168" data-original-width="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GjGOdYXyb0o/X-3eTfUQBNI/AAAAAAAAB7E/mIuRpROqzDIuQgL-wtrKZj9SwysWKnPHwCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/80383b106dc0ea59a24c124ce7be15c4.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">Can we learn this?</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">What else can I write about my activities in September? Hmm. I don't think there's anything else?</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><b style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: georgia;">New thing(s) I learned</b><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: georgia;">: </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">I can't think of one for this month, HAHA.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F3fXIS27Keg/X-3epHfKD1I/AAAAAAAAB7M/aHYIayhO-B0y0x1Df7eUv0R2QrDT-l8CQCLcBGAsYHQ/s504/f9b7b8513540ab31a330ade2b034908c.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="504" data-original-width="504" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F3fXIS27Keg/X-3epHfKD1I/AAAAAAAAB7M/aHYIayhO-B0y0x1Df7eUv0R2QrDT-l8CQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/f9b7b8513540ab31a330ade2b034908c.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">Nothing to do with the month recap; I just want to use this</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><b style="color: #a64d79; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;">Ten - October.</b></div><div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Eight month</b> since PSBB, I'm getting really used to do online shopping with al the discounts, like most people do, I think.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Brenda</span></b>, one of my best friends, went to Turkey with her parents (<i>I know, this is my recap, not hers</i>) and we had a quick video call when she's on a boat to somewhere...? HAHA.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Found a lovely, sweet song titled "<b>Gangnam Station Exit 4</b>" by Plastic (feat. Sean Lee & Dain). Not my typical favorite song but it's so soothing to listen to.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">My October is closed with my visit to <b>Dufan </b>(where most of the rides are closed) and <b>Ancol </b>(of course, following all the protocols and stay away from the crowd). I miss having fun with my friends though but what matters most for all of us is to survive and stay healthy for now!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8tjDVAtqwVU/X-3e3Mq6pXI/AAAAAAAAB7Q/5x_1d6WDpQULRR5WzVmcmaQwjprJX_bZwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1620/Snapseed%25284%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1620" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8tjDVAtqwVU/X-3e3Mq6pXI/AAAAAAAAB7Q/5x_1d6WDpQULRR5WzVmcmaQwjprJX_bZwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Snapseed%25284%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">Hello, colorful things behind me</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><b style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: georgia;">New thing(s) I learned</b><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: georgia;">:</span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b> </b>Purchase Bardi Smart Bulb where I can control the color, turn it on/off, change the warmth, etc. I am considering to purchase other smart electronic stuffs. Hmm.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DdFMGHTTxb4/X-3fKgsge8I/AAAAAAAAB7c/x95f9ZniZ68tpTadwY83mQFOCvzWlkWgQCLcBGAsYHQ/s700/bardi.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DdFMGHTTxb4/X-3fKgsge8I/AAAAAAAAB7c/x95f9ZniZ68tpTadwY83mQFOCvzWlkWgQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/bardi.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">Not doing any marketing; just part of my recap</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><b style="color: #a64d79; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;">Eleven - November.</b></div><div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">"<b><span style="color: #783f04;">The Queen's Gambit</span></b>".</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">One of the most popular Netflix Original Series which I would recommend to you as well. Starring <b>Anya Taylor-Joy</b>, this 7-episode TV series is a fictional story about an orphan cheese prodigy named <b>Beth Harmon</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eHf5oDpo20I/X-3fS54Lc8I/AAAAAAAAB7g/R7h05ckd0Vk3QtajwPhFhKAKsdmtAdROgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1185/Queen%2527s%2BGambit.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1185" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eHf5oDpo20I/X-3fS54Lc8I/AAAAAAAAB7g/R7h05ckd0Vk3QtajwPhFhKAKsdmtAdROgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Queen%2527s%2BGambit.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">I originally started watching it for Thomas Brodie-Sangster, but ended up in love with her</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">I also started to watch "</span><b style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Dr Romantic</span></b><span style="font-family: georgia;">", a South Korean medical TV Drama which I have heard for quite a while but I wasn't paying any attention to it because I thought it would be all about romance hence the title. However I was wrong and I actually really like it that I'm continuing to Season 2 now (</span><i style="font-family: georgia;">2 episode more until the last episode!</i><span style="font-family: georgia;">).</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Let's see what's more. Oh, I visited movie theater again for the first time since they have re-opened around September, I think? I watched "<b><span style="color: #7f6000;">The Collector</span></b>", a South Korean heist movie. I purposely picked the less crowded mall to try this and the protocol is all good!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><b style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: georgia;">New thing(s) I learned</b><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: georgia;">:</span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b> </b>The Ghost Pepper Noodle. Well, more like new food I tried. To be exact, it's my brother who ate 95% of it, lol. I tried for two bites and... if you can't take spicy stuff, do not even think to try it. That's all. Tears might be shed but do not make hospital becomes your next destination.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5ocjbnZgpnw/X-3fls-jbNI/AAAAAAAAB7s/RzX7bliybxAuUCZW4ba1oJD8G7Gmh94JwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1500/ghost%2Bpepper.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1305" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5ocjbnZgpnw/X-3fls-jbNI/AAAAAAAAB7s/RzX7bliybxAuUCZW4ba1oJD8G7Gmh94JwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/ghost%2Bpepper.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">Not red for color but scarily spicyyy</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><b style="color: #a64d79; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;">Twelve - December.</b></div><div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Now, the last month of the year.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><span style="color: #45818e;">Yuka </span></b>and <b><span style="color: #a64d79;">Hani </span></b>got married on <b>5 December</b>! The wedding reception was also supposed to be held this month but, due to the pandemic, they're postponing it until later so we could only watch it from Instagram Live for now.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--Gc6FKy6Abg/X-3fwYnM36I/AAAAAAAAB7w/_nqfs9CnlhEguRDfa4awgaTbeI62RRhFgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7287.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--Gc6FKy6Abg/X-3fwYnM36I/AAAAAAAAB7w/_nqfs9CnlhEguRDfa4awgaTbeI62RRhFgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_7287.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">Captured via IG Live</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">On 13 December, I had my second physical meetup. This time I met </span><b style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Chris</span></b><span style="font-family: georgia;">. Yep, that one friend I have known since two decades ago (</span><i style="font-family: georgia;">do I count it correctly?</i><span style="font-family: georgia;">). We visited two new malls, </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">Senayan Park</b><span style="font-family: georgia;"> and </span><b style="font-family: georgia;">Astha District 8</b><span style="font-family: georgia;">, but forgot to take any picture together, lol. Fun fact, his house is only 10-minute drive from mine but we only meet probably once a year. Yeah, even before the pandemic.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AckP1YCtVpY/X-3f609RrmI/AAAAAAAAB70/YflySCumon04mwtrK_lTyco9HaDVb8mnQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Snapseed.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AckP1YCtVpY/X-3f609RrmI/AAAAAAAAB70/YflySCumon04mwtrK_lTyco9HaDVb8mnQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Snapseed.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">I didn't take a picture at the iconic spot though</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">I finally took long annual leave for the first time since I started working at my current company. I supposed to take the leave from 20 December but postponed it to 22 (until 31) December and... I still couldn't believe that it's already 31 December.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Then again... I still feel like I haven't done a lot of things when 2020 started but now 2020 almost ends so...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Ehem.</i></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">For this year's <b>Mother Day</b>, I ordered a bouquet for my mother but it's not an ordinary flower bouquet. It's the <span style="color: #6aa84f;">money bouquet</span>! HAHA. I was interested in it for a while but did not have any occasion to order it then I thought, "Why not for Mom?".</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2y08hgzepgw/X-3gIv-bApI/AAAAAAAAB78/wW1ONQjXfHM8sx6vRPRrwU2tuqlqFQUUwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Snapseed%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1537" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2y08hgzepgw/X-3gIv-bApI/AAAAAAAAB78/wW1ONQjXfHM8sx6vRPRrwU2tuqlqFQUUwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Snapseed%25282%2529.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">Ordered it from <b>@moheizt.jkt</b></span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Recommended Netflix Original Series this month? </span><b style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Alice in Borderland</span></b><span style="font-family: georgia;">.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Currently its' very popular and people (<i>including me</i>) are waiting for Season 2.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xQ5Jlh3Tz2A/X-3gT-w4j8I/AAAAAAAAB8A/ZDcUjaMMFLEWtE-sBuZbIItAQniJlQ6GwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/Alice%2Bin%2BBorderland.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="520" data-original-width="1280" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xQ5Jlh3Tz2A/X-3gT-w4j8I/AAAAAAAAB8A/ZDcUjaMMFLEWtE-sBuZbIItAQniJlQ6GwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Alice%2Bin%2BBorderland.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">Season 1 with 8 episodes</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Yesterday, 30 December, I finally met with </span><b style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Brenda</span><span style="color: #b45f06;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: georgia;">and </span><b style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Valentcia</span></b><span style="font-family: georgia;">. We have planned the meetup for multiple times but things happened and, voila, we had yesterday when they wanted to take the MRT. From Dukuh Atas BNI to ASEAN, we visited M Bloc before going to Grand Indonesia to grab pizza. Before that... we spend an hour at parking lot to take pictures (</span><i style="font-family: georgia;">and laughed a <b>LOT</b></i><span style="font-family: georgia;">).</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-irsxF3ojsb8/X-3g-Do4yyI/AAAAAAAAB8M/j3HLk6WzPN8Jv015SePd2KSkcmGGOmFoQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_20201230_141335-01.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-irsxF3ojsb8/X-3g-Do4yyI/AAAAAAAAB8M/j3HLk6WzPN8Jv015SePd2KSkcmGGOmFoQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_20201230_141335-01.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">Hello from us, 2020.</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><b style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: georgia;">New thing(s) I learned</b><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: georgia;">:</span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b> </b><b>Wisdom tooth extraction</b> is even more painful than gum flap removal. I had <b><u>two </u></b>of them extracted (upper and lower right). Yep, the same one that made me cried in March. The gum covered the lower again so the dentist suggested to throw them away since, if I chose gum flap removal again, I'd probably need to visit the dentist again next year.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">As per today, I still have the stitches inside my mouth. Ugh, right?</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e5ReplYt5k8/X-3hSxd9cJI/AAAAAAAAB8U/uOJ8R2a5Wl8sIOqoI__QCjmXQTFe1-q9gCLcBGAsYHQ/s330/23b566_1f95e5656c724201a3602c0e2dd7eba6_mv2.gif" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="280" data-original-width="330" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e5ReplYt5k8/X-3hSxd9cJI/AAAAAAAAB8U/uOJ8R2a5Wl8sIOqoI__QCjmXQTFe1-q9gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/23b566_1f95e5656c724201a3602c0e2dd7eba6_mv2.gif" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">Bye, you, wisdom tooth</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Well, that's my 2020. Nothing much, nothing fascinating.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Even now, 2 hours to 2021... I'm just sitting in my bedroom and going to watch Netflix after posting this, HAHA.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Still, I'm <b>grateful </b>for what I have during the year and that my family are all healthy and safe.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Aside of all the good news and interesting stuffs I've been through, I also heard a lot of sad news, even from my close friends, and I really wished I could be there for them as well but, for now, we could only give our support virtually.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ovFwDuAuGLw/X-3htCBRYzI/AAAAAAAAB8c/DuzLd5aXzYEA-Zcmzw548otNVnRzNpcPQCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/get-well-soon-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ovFwDuAuGLw/X-3htCBRYzI/AAAAAAAAB8c/DuzLd5aXzYEA-Zcmzw548otNVnRzNpcPQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/get-well-soon-1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Vaccines for COVID-19 are ready to be distributed in 2021 but everything will definitely take time to be adjusted. My company is still applying the WFH policy until (at least) June 2021, if I'm not mistaken.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">2020 might feel like a long (<i>or maybe short</i>) journey for us but I hope 2021 will bring us better days.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Praying for all of us. Stay safe, stay healthy.</span></div><div><span style="color: #e69138; font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Until 2021!</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oy-XzqLUcCA/X-3iKBGzyEI/AAAAAAAAB8k/Zof7aj4Y7Io2RZ1dCbBQrhv0zOGTHUM3gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/Snapseed.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oy-XzqLUcCA/X-3iKBGzyEI/AAAAAAAAB8k/Zof7aj4Y7Io2RZ1dCbBQrhv0zOGTHUM3gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Snapseed.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Erlia Elecielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04356745269737397734noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6906776436473391979.post-28969720820904982022020-05-24T19:11:00.005+07:002020-05-24T19:11:59.681+07:00‡ 29th. 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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Apparently, based on the Gregorian calendar and my birth certificate, I'm officially 29 years old today, another year close to the 30!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm totally grateful that I am given the chance to live until this very moment, with so many precious lessons of life, moments to celebrate, and future to imagine and think of. I hope I can be a more mature person, as a daughter, friend, and colleague. I still have a lot of improvements to do (<i>EHEM<span style="color: #cc0000;">procrastination</span>EHEM</i>).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Thank you for all the birthday wishes from my dearest people. Also for the presents (and food!) I have received during the special-quarantined-birthday. Really appreciate them!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So, what I'm going to write on this post is a very short drabble. It should be a story but I'm not sure if I can call it a story if it's not long enough.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">And since it's pretty random.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This writing is inspired by one of my favorite songs. The title is "<b>約束</b>" which means "<b>Promise</b>" in Japanese. The singer is <b>リリィ、さよなら</b> (<b>lily, sayonara</b>).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You can find the song on YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVUfvxVQDUs" target="_blank">above</a> or Spotify <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/7j75MDKPDq3Jlp2wl9aUWC" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I hope you enjoy the song and my (random) writing. I actually have another drabble inspired by the same song but I haven't finished it. Perhaps I'll post it some other time, no?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">He looked up from the book he's been holding on for an hour. His eyes met with hers for a second before she greeted him again, still smiling politely, "Hi there, Sir. We will arrive at our final stop in three minutes."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Returning his gaze to the book, he flipped the page as if he did not listen the personal announcement given by the girl. She heaved a sigh but stayed still, waiting for a response from the only passenger in the train.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">"I have noticed you for a couple of times, Sir," she decided to open up a quick conversation, knowing that the train would stop soon. "Always the same time. Always day 29 of every month."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">"I'm sure it's a special day for you," she intertwined her fingers together, feeling that the train was slowing down its speed. "Have you not found what you want to see there?"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The train finally stopped, reaching the final destination of their trip.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">He closed his book and stood up, walking pass her without a single word. Being a professional, she bowed to him, "Thank you for using our service. We will be looking forward to see you on the Dream Train again, Sir."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This time, he stopped on his feet but did not turn around to face her. He put the book on an empty chair, taking a good look of it before walking out from the train. She gasped in surprise, approaching the book quickly to check what he just put there.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It's not a novel. It's a notebook. There was nothing written on the cover.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">She opened it to read the first page.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">"There is a meeting, so there is a farewell."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The girl blinked, somewhat surprised to see such a neat handwriting. She assumed that it's written by a woman. She went to the next page and found the same handwriting.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">"Day 1. If there is one more chance, I will not lose you again."</span></blockquote>
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<span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">"Day 2. Even though you are never good with words, I still love you. So don't ever change.</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">At first, she felt like she should not be reading this as the notebook seemed like a personal belonging from someone dearest to the passenger. However, as she continued reading each page, she felt a familiar feelings.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A tear rolled down on her cheek.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">"Why...," she sobbed, biting her lip to stop more tears to come. "Why am I crying?"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Clenching her right fist for a moment, she flipped to the next page and also the last page where she could find the same handwriting.</span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">"Day 29. I know you will always be you, the one whom I love."</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">On that page, she found the writer's name.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">She closed the book, crying her heart out. She put her right hand on chest as if someone just stabbed her chest with an imaginary knife. Her name tag fell on the train floor as she clutched her shirt stronger.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">On that silver name tag, her name was engraved there.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">No, it's not day 69 of Year 2020.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's day 69 since I have started <b>working from home</b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My company declared the policy to work from home starting on 16 March 2020, but I still went to a meeting with client that day so, yeah, I officially (self-declared) started my WFH since <b>17 March 2020</b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">So, yeah, 2020 has been full of unexpected and, <i>unfortunately</i>, not-so-good news since the starting of year. I am sure there are some good happenings to share and celebrate though.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">For starter. <b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">New Year.</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I spent my New Year Day, the first day of 2020, at home. Not a problem. I completely enjoyed it if it's not due to the fact that the first floor of my house was like <i><span style="color: #0b5394;">a little lake</span></i>. After heavy rain on New Year's Eve and all, <b><span style="color: #0b5394;">flood</span></b> decided to visit Jakarta city. Not once though, In the end of January, the flood incident occurred once again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Then I heard the news of <b><span style="color: #741b47;">Ukrainian jetliner crash in Iran</span></b> before my heart broke reading and listening to the news about <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Australian bushfire</span></b>. A <b><span style="color: #e69138;">volcano</span></b> also erupted in Philippines and <b><span style="color: #741b47;">earthquake </span></b>struck Turkey and the Caribbean.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The world also bid their farewell to <b>Kobe Bryant</b>, the NBA Star, in a helicopter crash, with eight other people, including his 13-year-old daughter Gianna. My heart broke a little more when I found out that <b>Glenn Fredly</b>, the famous Indonesian singer, who suddenly passed away due to the sickness. Indonesia also lost <b>Ashraf Sinclair</b> - <i>the husband of Bunga Citra Lestari</i> -, <b>Sujiatmi Notomiharjo</b> - the mother of our President, <b>Joko Widodo</b> -, and <b>Didi Kempot</b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">A father of one of my best friends also passed away suddenly. The fact that the family couldn't make their final visit as he was in another city was really heartbreaking.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Well, for my post today, I'm going to talk about the ongoing issue that the world is currently facing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Coronavirus </b>disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). It was first identified in <b>December 2019</b> in Wuhan, China, and has since spread globally, resulting in an ongoing pandemic. As of 23 May 2020, more than <b>5.28 million</b> cases have been reported across <b>188 countries and territories</b>, resulting in more than <b>340,000 deaths</b>. More than 2.1 million people have recovered.</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Basically, I have heard about it since week 2 or 3 of January 2020. Some people have shared the facts about this virus but Indonesia was pretty cool with it. Some netizens even made <i><u>jokes </u></i>that 'we' were too strong for the virus. I, myself, was unsure about how things went on and on.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The virus is spread between people during <b>close contact</b>. Public places are definitely the most dangerous area, when people cough, sneeze, or talk and produce <b>small droplets</b> and then the virus will travel fast and attack another person. To prevent this, the recommendation measures include hand washing, maintain physical distance from others, covering coughs, and keeping unwashed hands from the face.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Other than the fact that the virus can spread <span style="font-size: large;">very, very fast</span>, the next big issue is there is no available or found <b><u><span style="color: #cc0000;">vaccine</span></u></b> for the virus yet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'll go to that topic later after I summarized what happened in Indonesia first.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The first confirmed case in Indonesia is on <b>2 March 2020</b>, a dance instructor and her mother who were infected from a Japanese national. They held a dance class on <b>14 February 2020</b> which was attended by more than a dozen people.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If you haven't watched a movie titled <b><span style="color: #0b5394;">"Contagion"</span></b>, I'd recommend you to watch it for a better understanding of how '<i>easy</i>' a virus can spread by simple, daily activities we have done. Imagine spending 14 days, <b>not being aware</b> of what happening in your body; you probably though that you're only having common flu or not feeling well enough but, at the same time, you're carrying the unknown virus to people around you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">When you can identify people who have been in contact with you during those days, it will be really helpful as they can be quarantined but... <b><span style="color: red;">what if you don't</span></b>? What if you take a public bus, travel with train, take a plane to another country, go to the mall and enter the elevator with strangers?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 outbreak as a public health emergency of international concern on <b>30 January 2020</b> and as a pandemic on <b>11 March 2020</b>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Quoting from The Jakarta Post <a href="https://www.thejakartapost.com/life/2020/03/12/whats-the-difference-between-pandemic-epidemic-and-outbreak.html" target="_blank">here</a>:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I am not working in the healthcare industry so I can't say much but it's chaos during the early days. Cannot say it's </span><u style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">not</u><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> chaos now though.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The hospitals were <b>not ready</b> for the sudden outbreak during March 2020. Positive cases kept appearing and the government should take steps to prevent the outbreak to be even wider in area. Some other countries like Italia who also experienced the outbreak due to the ignorance (or so, people said) called out for a <b>national lockdown</b>, where the citizens are restricted from doing any movement including ban of non-essential travel, ban of public events, closure of commercial and retail business (except essential goods sellers and banks), suspension of teaching in schools and universities, etc.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The Indonesia government decided not to do the lockdown despite <i>(some)</i> citizens voted for that decision. Personally, I'm not sure if lockdown is the right decision to do though, but I'm not really an expert here. Therefore, for Jakarta, the government declared <b>Large-scale Social Restrictions -- Pembatasan Sosial Berskala Besar (PSBB)</b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The rules restricted motorcycle taxis from carrying passengers, banned eating in at restaurants (though allowed takeaways), made it obligatory for hotels to accept people who are self-isolating, and required sporting activities to be done within the vicinity of one's own home. Schools, entertainment sites, and some other locations were closed down, while public transport was limited to operating at 50 percent capacity. Only those fulfilling "basic needs" and those working in certain sectors are allowed to leave their houses, and they would be required to wear face masks.</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The PSBB started on <b>Friday, 10 April 2020</b> until <b>Thursday, 23 April 2020</b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">However, due to the increasing numbers, the PSBB continued on <b>Friday, 24 April 2020</b> until <b>Friday, 22 May 2020</b>. 2 days ago the PSBB ended.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Again, the numbers are still in question for putting an end of PSBB so the Governor declared that the PSBB continued for the <b><span style="color: #990000;">final phase of PSBB</span></b>, from <b>Friday, 22 May 2020</b> until <b>Thursday, 4 June 2020</b>. Afterwards, people should start to live a <i>new normal</i> life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">New Normal is a term in business and economics that refers to financial conditions following the financial crisis of 2007-2008, the aftermath of the 2008–2012 global recession, and the COVID-19 pandemic.</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As of COVID-19 pandemic, the phrase New Normal refers to human behavior's changes after this pandemic, doctors at the University of Kansas Health System anticipate that the coronavirus pandemic will change daily life for most people. This includes limiting person-to-person contact, like handshakes and hugs. Additionally, maintaining distance from others, in general, will likely stick around.</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I really hope that things will be better soon but, <b>without the vaccine</b>, it's pretty clear that the world will change somehow. People should live with new habits to prevent the outbreak because, of course, it's impossible for the country to go on with the restricted movements for a long, long time. Economically speaking, you know.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">For the easiest example: public cinemas, wedding events, concerts, and travels.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Others? Let's mention the charity events and funerals.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">During the early month of PSBB, things went crazy with all those sellers who tried to rip off people and the hoarding that people did. Before the pandemic, you could buy a box of 50 sheets face mask for <b>IDR 20,000</b> but those people selling them online for <b>IDR 250,000</b> or even <b>IDR 400,000</b> for a box.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Yep, you read it right.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'm not going to talk about other items but, seriously, the face mask is an essential item for people who work in the healthcare industry, the front line who MUST work during this pandemic and... Seriously, people? We also have some people who ignored the rule, gathering for definitely non-essential needs. Well, some people said it's probably been <b>too long</b> since PSBB started and they're '<b><i>okay</i></b>' anyway so...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">There are also people who blamed the Chinese or Japanese or other community. I was like... Man, they <b><u>DID NOT</u></b> want it, you know? And also some other infected people who (I really hope it's not true) tried to <b>spread the virus</b> to others so that he/she would not be '<i>alone</i>'.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Okay, let's stop it there and I hope people will get their senses back.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Let me mention about some other stuffs happening during the pandemic as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My Mom and a best friend of mine (who couldn't cook at all before) did take their times to learn cooking succesfully!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Netflix is also one of the best resorts for people to spend their times. I am definitely included because I watched several movies and TV series there. I'll write my recommendations on another post next time! I'm not sure if I have found a new skill though during the past two months (my bad, really).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As I'm writing this post today, I should be in Penang, Malaysia, for my annual trip during May-June but, of course, due to this pandemic, all flights are cancelled and there's no such thing of travelling for a while. Oh well, I'll spend my time (<i>lazily</i>) today anyway.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Oh, <b>Eid Mubarak</b> for everyone who celebrates the Hari Raya today!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">P.S.: I just had delicious Ketupat given by my neighbor (as always, every year).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I do miss going around for no reason at mall, watching movies alone at cinemas, meeting up with my friends, working at a cafe, visiting book stores.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">May all be well soon!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Now, I should try to produce something for the next post here, shouldn't I?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">See you on the next post, people!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">Stay home, stay safe!</span></b> #dirumahaja</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Again, the December comes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Again, the year meets the end.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Again, here I am, writing about how my year went!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">More like me walking back through time to celebrate my life actually.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>2019 has been such an adventure for me.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Here we go with some details to share!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>For previous references:</i>
<a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2008/12/mirror-mirror-on-wall.html"><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>2008</b></span></a> | <a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2009/12/last-day-of-2009.html"><span style="color: #073763;"><b>2009</b></span></a> |
<a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2010/12/311210.html"><span style="color: #a64d79;"><b>2010</b></span></a> |
<a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2011/12/lessons-of-2011.html"><span style="color: #783f04;"><b>2011</b></span></a> |
<a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2012/12/review-2012.html"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>2012</b></span></a> |
<a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2013/12/moments-of-2013.html"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><b>2013</b></span></a> |
<a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2014/12/book-of-2014.html"><span style="color: blue;"><b>2014</b></span></a> |
<a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2015/12/journey-of-2015.html"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>2015</b></span></a> |
<a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2016/12/scenes-of-2016.html"><span style="color: #b800e6;"><b>2016</b></span></a> |
<a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.com/2017/12/memories-of-2017.html"><span style="color: #073763;"><b>2017</b></span></a> |
<a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.com/2018/12/recap-of-2018.html"><span style="color: #a64d79;"><b>2018</b></span></a>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Nothing special for me to do on the New Year Day as I remember. I spent most of my January days in Bandung for work and I decided to do something that I also did in 2016: hair dye.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">So there is this famous hair salon in Bandung, <b>Anata Salon</b>, which has a lot of branches in the city. Apparently they had this promotion during January to April 2019 so I went for it. I'm not a big fan of hair coloring but a small change at times would be nice, no?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Again, it's <i><span style="color: #990000;">ombre</span></i>, meaning I only had my hair colored from middle to end. In case anything happened <i>(eg: me, getting bored)</i>, I could cut my hair short anyway... which I hope will not happen because it takes years for my hair to grow. Literally, years. I went with red for the color but... Yes, that's a 'but', surprisingly the color disappeared after one wash. Yes, not faded, but disappeared.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Thankfully as I returned to the salon, they re-colored my hair for free but the color slightly shifted from red to... <span style="color: purple;">reddish purple</span>? This is how my hair looked like 1-2 weeks <i>(pretty sure you can't see the color though, lol, my bad because I have no picture of me in the red ombre)</i> after the coloring. Do note that this kind of fashion color doesn't last long. Oh, it's <b>L'oreal</b>, I think, the brand they use.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Okay, so about the picture above, it's taken on my first trip this year to <b>Kuala Lumpur</b> with these four persons who are also my ex-colleagues at office -- I mentioned about this already earlier months ago <a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.com/2019/03/whats-my-job-and-others.html" target="_blank">here</a>. Actually it's around July 2018, I think, when I was randomly browsing <b>AirAsiaGo </b><i>(Flight+Hotel)</i> for a Friday-to-Monday trip so I would not need to take office leaves. I found one to Kuala Lumpur -- which I have visited in 2013, the details can be found <a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.com/2013/10/4d3n-to-malaysia-17-20-oct-2013.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Back from Kuala Lumpur, I took another flight to a new city for work: <b>Magelang</b>. The only time I visited the city is to Candi Borobudur last year -- which I mentioned in <a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.com/2018/12/recap-of-2018.html" target="_blank">this</a> post. I went there for work with my colleagues so I skipped celebrating my Grandma's 80th birthday on 24 January. I didn't do much for the project as I happened to be there to assist a junior.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Back to <b>Bandung </b>on the second month of 2019, I moved out from the rented room (one called 'kost') and chose to stay at <b>VK Pods</b>. I'd recommend this for anyone who is looking for a comfortable, clean place for a short stay in Bandung. It's a boutique capsule accommodation, located in the area of Paskal 23. Couldn't ask more for the facilities!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This month I experienced something unpleasant of which my <b>Starbucks </b>card was used by irresponsible persons. Nowadays, you don't actually need to bring the physical card to do the transaction and you can use the barcode in your mobile app instead. Due to my activities, I had not been able to visit Starbucks so, one day, I was going to buy a cup when I realized that my rewards were gone and my balance was <b>almost zero</b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I quickly checked my history and noticed all of the rewards <i>(free beverage)</i> and balance was used on the same day. I made a call to Starbucks and did a quick research. Apparently this is not something rare to happen. Starbucks sent me an email of the people who used my card <i>(at the store KM 2+200 Semarang Solo on 8 February 2019!) </i>including the CCTV footage.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Well, long story short, they returned my balance and rewards after I created a new account <i>(new card, new e-mail).</i> Hopefully the same incident will <b><i>never </i></b>occur again!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">On the third week, I returned to Magelang and, luckily, managed to visit some spots during the weekend with <b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Jennie</span></b>, my partner in the project there. One of the places we visited is <b>OHD museum</b>, a private museum of modern and contemporary Indonesian art.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I think it's around this month that I started to listen to <b>Day6</b>, a Korean band, and I actually like <b>Jae</b>, the guitarist a lot! I even watched his channel on YouTube <i>(<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrOUYIN9rbYaWFs68vAtaZA" target="_blank">JaeSix</a>)</i> as he is fluent in English.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Remember that I wrote that I visited <b>Singapore</b> pretty often compared to other countries? I didn't really plan to go there this year as I had another plan already but, well, I got my chance due to a project. On 3 March, I took a flight to Singapore after a very quick meetup with my friends <i>(one of them was going to have a birth that month!)</i>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">During the evening in Singapore, I took my chances to visit some places I never actually managed to go before at night time -- this is my <b>6th time</b> to the country! I also managed to meet my friends there. They are good friends I knew from other social media platforms <i>(one of them is my writer-soulmate actually)</i>. So happy to be able to meet them!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">On 6 March, <b><span style="color: #351c75;">Liani </span></b>gave a birth to baby <b><span style="color: magenta;">Quenelle</span></b>! Congratulations to you and Alvin!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I was planning to give them a visit on 8 March after the plane landed but due to a sudden change of situation I rushed back to home after knowing that my Grandma was sick. I've dedicated a post for this <a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.com/2019/03/everglow-memoir-of-march-2019.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My heart still hurt just to remember that moment. <i><b>I missed you a lot, Pho.</b></i> :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Read of the month: </span></b>Worldend: Debugger by Ritsuhiro Mikami</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">April came and I returned to <b>Bandung </b>for work. As someone who loves to do new things alone <i>(is it actually weird? But I also like to explore new places with friends!)</i>, I visited <b>Bandung Nu Art</b> on 3 April. Located pretty far from where I stayed though.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">On 13 April, <b><span style="color: #134f5c;">Shandy </span></b>had a quick vacation to Bandung so I accompanied him, even recommending him to stay at VK Pods. He made a vlog on his YouTube channel as well! Let me share the video here for you to enjoy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We visited the <b>Lodge Maribaya</b> and <b>Bird Pavilion</b> although it was raining after noon. Well, plan went well so we had a delicious dinner at a Korean restaurant before hitting the cinema for a movie. He returned on the next morning while I stayed because I should return to Jakarta on 17 April for the Indonesia Election 2019's voting day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And... on 18 April I visited <b>Anata Salon</b> again! This time I brought <span style="color: #a64d79;">Pravana Vivids Violet </span>with me <i>(I bought it online <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/pravanaindonesia/?hl=id" target="_blank">@pravanaindonesia</a></b> at Instagram)</i>. While the promotion was still active, I changed my red to violet. Pretty much like this, and I still have the same color now -- I do need to re-color it every 1-2 month though to keep it good <i>(or else I would have silver-ish hair color).</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This month <i>(almost) </i>everyone was getting hyped with <b><span style="color: red;">"Avengers: Endgame"</span></b> which became the highest-grossing film of all time. Some of the cinemas here even opened for 24-hour for this movie! And people chose those odd slots as well so I was extremely amazed. Of course I also watched it on 24 April.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">On 28 April I had another trip to Bandung but, this time, I went with my Mom who kept giving me the code that she really wanted to go there. With all the online booking technology, I booked an apartment unit via <b>AirBnB</b>, train tickets via <b>Tokopedia</b>, and all the attraction tickets via <b>Traveloka</b>. Also rented a motorcycle for us to get around from <b>Naya Rental</b>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The last time we traveled together is January 2014 to Singapore. Would be nice if I can go travel somewhere together again with my family!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Movie of the month: </span></b>Avengers: Endgame</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My birthday month with several trips going on.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">First one is I returned to <b>Surabaya </b>for a short time to help for a project there, back to the apartment I stayed in during 2018. At the same time, I was planning carefully for everything I needed for my first solo trip!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Yes, <b><span style="color: orange;">solo trip</span></b>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">So last year I had this random plan where I would like to visit some places. I was thinking to look for a companion but my destinations were pretty complex and random so... I could just go alone, couldn't I?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Then I booked the flight via <b>AirAsia</b>, accomodations via <b>Agoda</b>, some attractions via <b>Klook</b>, and planning the details by checking <b>TripAdvisor</b>. Seriously, TripAdvisor saved me for this trip!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I was accompanied by the free walking tour in <b><span style="color: #38761d;">Ho Chi Minh - Vietnam</span></b>, booked a TukTuk personal driver in <b><span style="color: #674ea7;">Cambodia (Phnom Penh, Siem Reap)</span></b>, and checked some spots to visit in <b><span style="color: #134f5c;">Bangkok - Thailand</span></b>. I need to write a complete post for this trip, don't I?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My longest trip and I really hope there will be longer, more adventurous trip in the store for me! I actually shared some details on my Instagram <b><span style="color: #bf9000;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/erlia91/" target="_blank">@erlia91</a></span></b> so, if you have time <i>(or just curious)</i>, feel free to check it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My family surprised me with a cake once I returned home from Thailand. Thank you, people! My hair looks pretty purple here, no?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Read of the month: </span></b>Kosan 95! by Didiwalker</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">There's nothing much happened in June except that my father was in process of healing after <b>a motorcycle accident</b> -- it happened when I was in Vietnam. He's alright now but he has a problem with blinking his left eye. Asked him to physiotherapy but, well, it's just impossible to persuade him. Hope it will get better soon.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I also went to <b>Dufan </b>one time this year before my annual pass expired. Also visited <b>Pekan Raya Jakarta</b> on 2 June with <b><span style="color: #e06666;">Fenni</span></b>, <b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Delbert</span></b>, and <b><span style="color: #38761d;">Wien</span></b>. Also met ex-colleagues from BUMA and their families, exchanging stories and random talk as always.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">During this month I took train a lot due to work at BSD area, Tangerang. It's so late for me to finally realize that getting around with train is pretty convenient, lol. Unless it's needed, I still prefer train rather than TransJakarta until now.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Oh, I spent most of my hours watching <b>Kuroko no Basket</b>. Yes, that 2012 anime that I just tried to watch after 7 years airing, lol. Pretty fun although not as epic <i>(HA!)</i> as <b>Prince of Tennis</b>. Even my brothers joined me to watch the episodes!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">In the end of the month, <b><span style="color: #bf9000;">Choco</span></b>, one of our pets at home, passed away due to her age. Been 9 years since she became a part of our family and it's really heartbreaking when my Mom cried, telling me that she had gone hours after we brought her to a vet.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Rest in peace, Choco. Be a good companion for Grandma there. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">July. The days where I spent watching and watching and watching.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">From anime <i>(<b>Kuroko no Basket </b>and <b>Bungou Stray Dogs</b>; seriously recommend these two!)</i> to YouTube channel <i>(<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAzKFALPuF_EPe-AEI0WFFw" target="_blank"><b>TwoSetViolin</b> </a>for fun, <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfrREf-q6PbTxNgsB5XAp6A" target="_blank">The Crosbys</a></b> for admiration)</i>. Oh, I rarely subscribe to YouTube Channels though. I am not a fan of vlogs and anything non-musical videos but I do like watching videos from <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXkRFUruW9lg4hEBILMVkPQ" target="_blank">Korea Reomit</a></b> and <b>The Crosbys</b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'm trying to recall what happened in July that I could share but... Nope. Nothing. I was busy with work and all but, yet, not doing anything productive enough. Let me just go the corner and think of the reason that I would not find... Pfft.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Oh, I started to listen to <b>Granrodeo </b>and <b>Luck Life</b>! Do listen to them if you're a fan of anime soundtrack (or any music in general). And I took a part-time job as a translator to Bahasa for a short project. It's pretty challenging! Thanks for the opportunity!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">4 August 2019, Jakarta and the other nearby areas experienced almost <b>1-day blackout</b>. Seriously. Everyone rushed to the malls <i>(including me)</i>. Pretty crowded that day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Then on 7 August I attended a concert for a group which has been idolized and admired by lots of people since I was young: <b>Westlife</b>! On their 20th anniversary, they celebrated with having <b>The Twenty Tour</b> and Jakarta is on the list. The performance is spectacular but the event organizer needs a lot of improvement. Like... <b><i>A lot</i></b>. I wasn't affected much as I sat at one of the last rows but my friends told me a lot of issues happened during Day 1 -- I watched the Day 2 concert.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">17 August, I had a staycation with <b><span style="color: #38761d;">Monica </span></b>at <b>The Sultan Hotel </b><i>(thanks to Traveloka epic sale! IDR 200,000++ for a night)</i> after managed to watch the special screening of <b><span style="color: #674ea7;">"Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection"</span></b> at Grand Indonesia. In case I never shared it here, <b>Code Geass</b> is one of my most favorite animes ever. And <b>Lelouch</b> is my favorite characters even after 12 years.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I went to <b>Taman Ismail Marzuki</b> for the last day of Jakarta International Literary Festival with <b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Christopher </span></b>on 24 August, watched <b>Gundala </b><i>(first of the Bumi Langit Cinematic Universe!)</i>, and went to Universitas Indonesia for <b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Brenda</span></b>'s Master Degree graduation on 31 August! She has two bachelor degrees, a master degree, and a coffee shop <i>(Tekofio!)</i>. Amazing, right?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I also have a heart-to-heart talk (<i>kinda</i>) with an old friend of mine at midnight. Sometimes discussing about the past might be painful and honesty might not always give you what you expect but, maybe, somehow <b>life has a better plan afterwards</b>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">On 7, my elementary school friend, <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Jolanda </span></b>got married. Sorry for not being able to attend the party!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">On 14, <b><span style="color: #274e13;">Raymond</span></b>, my senior at high school and university, got married. I spent the whole day with Dewi as we went there together.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">On 22, I attended <b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Edwin</span></b>'s wedding -- my colleague. After the wedding mass at noon, I went to Kuup Boardgame Cafe. It's been a while so I really enjoyed the time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">However on 11 Sept, Indonesia's former president, <b><span style="color: #7f6000;">BJ Habibie</span></b>,<b> </b>passed away. He's one of the most inspiring figures I know but, as people said, now he is together with his beloved wife, <b><span style="color: #741b47;">Ainun</span></b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Read of the month: </span></b>My Deepest Secret by Hanza</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>My Deepest Secret. Season 1 just finished and I'm waiting patiently for the second season!<br />Do read this if you're into thriller/comedy webtoon!</i></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">October is the month where I started to subscribe to <b>Netflix </b>again. Also the moment I realized why everyone likes Netflix because, gosh, endless selections to watch! The first one I watched is <b><span style="color: #76a5af;">"Sword Art Online"</span></b>, from season 1 to season 3, which is actually not a new anime but people recommend it so I gave it a try.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Not my most favorite one but, yeah, the battle scenes are great and it is the beginning of me getting back to anime, lol. I have a feeling I will watch a lot of anime in the next few months somehow.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">On 5 October, I spent a good day with <b>Christopher</b>, to M Bloc Space <i>(preserving the original vintage looks!)</i>. We also watched a musical by Jaksical, <i><b>"Journey Through Time: A Magical Expedition"</b></i>. Then we went for a Go-Food Festival. Such a busy day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">A heartbreaking news came from South Korea on 14 October when <b><span style="color: #45818e;">Sulli </span></b>passed away. She had been in some controversies in the past years, I am also not her fan, but... Rest in peace, Sulli. I hope people learn to choose their words <b>wisely</b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I also made a decision in this month to change my job, moving to a new company as I submitted my resignation letter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Read of the month: </span></b>Gensomaden Saiyuki by Minekura Kazuya</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">There are two big events I had this month.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The first is <b>my last day at STEM</b> on 8 November, the company I had worked with since April 2014. I met a lot of people, went to various places, and learned a lot -- both professionally and personally. I wish all the best for us and, when time comes, we might meet again on another occasion!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I received the <b>Luck Life</b> album which I ordered via my high school friend who works in Japan. I seriously love all songs by Luck Life so I'd recommend their songs for you who are reading this post! If they ever come to Jakarta, I'd definitely come for their concert!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">On 18 November, it's <b>my first day</b> at a new office. The location is in Sudirman area -- I take train to office nowadays. I'd share more of experience after I finish my probation in February, I guess. I needed to buy new shirts for starting new here though, lol.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">A sad news was announced on 24 November: <b><span style="color: #45818e;">Goo Hara</span></b>, Sulli's best friend, passed away. It's a really heartbreaking news, month after Sulli left the world. I'm not a fan of them but I did listen to their songs when they're still active in their groups, <b>f(x)</b> and <b>KARA</b>. Rest in peace, Hara.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The second biggest event for me is on 30 November, the second concert I enjoyed this year: <b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Day6 Gravity Tour in Jakarta</span></b>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Although I must admit that I really regret coming late to the concert. Okay, so here's the short summary. The concert started at 7PM, I took the tickets from the <b>KieL </b>(it's a '<u><i>jastip</i></u>' service or, in English, shopping entrusted goods service), before grabbing something to eat at Pacific Place. I left the mall at 6PM to go directly to the concert venue at <b>Tennis Indoor Senayan</b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The thing is... it's raining that evening and some accesses were closed so... Yeah, I was <b>late</b>. I walked in when they're singing the fourth song. I promised myself that I would never ever be late again for any kind of event!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Anyway, the concert is wonderful! I'm glad I decided to attend their concert and definitely will go again if I have the chance!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Movie of the month: </span></b>Kim Ji-young, Born 1982</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Read of the month: </span></b>Hunter x Hunter by Togashi Yoshihiro</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Last month of the year and I don't really have much to share actually. I spent most of my weekends playing games at home -- which I should use to write, I know. I seriously need to fix my habit and try to be more productive. Probably my resolution in <b>2020</b>, no? lol.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Mal Taman Anggrek</b> has this great <b>Harry Potter</b> theme for this year's Christmas & New Year. Starting from <b>18 December 2019 until 12 January 2020</b>, you'll find stores, games, and great spots to take pictures -- especially if you're a <b>Potterhead</b>! I would recommend you to come in the morning during weekends to avoid crowds though.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">For a quick getaway this month, I went to <b>Bogor </b>for a staycation with <b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Monica </span></b>and <b><span style="color: #990000;">Dewi</span></b>. Originally it was for culinary purpose, but Dewi and I had a little more plan to give a very plain and simple bridal shower surprise for Monica. Three of us have been friends since 2009 <i>(yeah, 10 years)</i> and we're celebrating things in our own way.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Well, mostly food and random talk. lol.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I made myself busy with new environment at work during December and... I managed to plan for <b>a new trip </b>next year! This time I will have a companion though.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Tonight, on last day of 2019, I will watch <b><span style="color: #351c75;">"Ip Man 4: The Finale"</span></b>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I had my first solo trip to <b>3 new countries</b>,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I had my hair <b>re-colored</b> twice -- different colors,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I <b>resigned </b>from my 5-year-job and got a new job,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">yet I also had my heart broken twice this year: <b>losing </b>my Grandma and Choco.</span><br />
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<i>I'm sending my condolences again to everyone who lost their dearest people, including some good friends of mine who lost their families this year.</i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">In <b>2020</b>, I will be facing new challenge at work for sure,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">have trip(<i><b>s</b></i>) to take on for new adventure,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">and, hopefully, <b>new people</b> to meet to celebrate the life to the fullest.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">There are 2 weddings to celebrate already in January 2020!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Well, I hope you all have a good year in 2019.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As I'm <strike>writing</strike> typing this post, it's currently 5:38PM on <b>31 March 2019</b>, marking that the first quarter of 2019 is going to end.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Time flies</span> and I know I keep saying the same thing over and over but, seriously, it feels like it's only been weeks since people celebrated New Year and here we are today, getting ready for April Mop tomorrow.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I hope life has been good for you who are reading this <strike>unuseful </strike>random post.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I spent the three months of 2019 <u>not</u> in Jakarta as usual. What's new, right? lol</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'm currently working on a project in <span style="color: #b45f06;">Bandung</span> but, most likely, my next project will let me stay around Jakarta on weekdays!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Oh, in case you're wondering why I keep travelling from town to town, I'm going to give a <i>(hopefully)</i> short explanation about it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If you're not interested in it <i>(or maybe you've known exactly WHY)</i>, you can <span style="color: #cc0000;">skip this part</span>.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If you're interested though, <strike>even though I'm not sure why you're interested, pardon me</strike>, I have posted some explanations 3 years ago in this post <a href="https://erlia91.blogspot.com/2016/11/stem-ireap-bagiteman-sap-b1-tips.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #741b47;">here</span></a> so you might want to check it out. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My current job is <span style="color: #660000;"><b>SAP B1 Functional Consultant</b></span> at PT. Sterling Tulus Cemerlang.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I worked as SAP R3 Material Management Internal Consultant from 2012 until 2014 before moving to my current company.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Click <a href="https://www.sterling-team.com/" target="_blank">here</a> to check my current company's website</i></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>(by the way, this post is not sponsored by my company. Also not to promote it at all.</i></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Okay, before continuing, perhaps you're wondering what SAP is.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>SAP</b></span> is basically an ERP software used to integrate the business processes in a company.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Let's say that you have these departments in your company: purchasing, sales, warehouse, finance, and accounting, Each of the departments manage their own data: the purchase orders, sales orders, deliveries, receiving goods, invoices, payments, and so on. They might use excel files to record the data or else but, that means, <span style="color: #cc0000;">none of them is managed within the same database</span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Basically, you might need to manually integrate them within a period to make sure everything is in line. ERP software helps a company <span style="color: #741b47;">to integrate those processes into a single system</span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'm not going to explain the difference between SAP R3 and B1, nor about the other brands of ERP software. Definitely not an expert in that and it might take a whole article to discuss about it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">What do I do as the SAP Consultant?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Consulting, of course, as the position name states.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I know about the software better than the SAP users, so I'm responsible to give them the solutions regarding the process within SAP. For example, they're so used to their old system but, when they're going to use SAP, they need to adjust everything.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Does it mean the users should follow how the system works? Or should the system should just follow how the company runs before?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'd<i> (personally) </i>say that it's somewhere between those two.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Therefore being an SAP consultant requires <span style="color: purple;">analytical skills</span> because I firmly believe that granting the users' wishes to have an easier process is not the best solution. Getting the best understanding of how the business runs and the workaround in SAP will definitely help the consultant to solve the issues because not all of the issues are system related.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If I must add, good <span style="color: #351c75;">interpersonal skills</span> since a consultant will work in a team is also important. Adding to this point, <span style="color: #e69138;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">being patient</span> </span>and <span style="color: #38761d;">witty</span> can be really helpful!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Okay, back to the main topic.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">At my current office, we have clients -- not limited to Jakarta area -- who want to use SAP so that's where things start.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">After everything is agreed on, the business blueprint will start, continuing to internal testing and development, then I will have to train the users about how to use SAP and then they'll test how integrated the system will work for their business process, and Go Live -- meaning the company will use SAP for real business process.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">One project might take <b>3-6 months </b>(or even more) to finish, depending on the project scale and complexity. The team can consist of <b>2-4</b> (again, even more) persons, but mostly it will have 1 functional (like me, who focuses more into the functionality, hence its name) and 1 technical consultant who is responsible for the development and technical solution. We also have 1 project manager who will manage the activities related to the implementation project.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Where have I been for the past 5 years?</span></span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">April 2014 - January 2015: Jakarta</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">February 2015 - April 2015: Cirebon</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">May 2015 - January 2016: Surabaya</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">February 2016 - October 2016: Cikarang</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">November 2016 - June 2017: Jakarta</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">July 2017 - October 2017: Cirebon</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">November 2017 - January 2018: Jakarta</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">February 2018 - October 2018: Surabaya</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">October 2018 - April 2019: Bandung & Magelang</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I also managed to have a short project as a partner with a German company during 2017, also visited Singapore weeks ago for blueprint discussion <i>(marking my 6th visit to Singapore!)</i>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">That's the most frequent question I get and my answer is always the same: <span style="color: #783f04;"><b>not really</b></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Perhaps because I don't really like routine and I get bored easily, so I enjoy visiting new places and meeting new people from time to time. Sure it might be exhausting when I travel frequently -- like this current project where I should take a train on 5AM every Monday from Jakarta and train on 7PM every Friday from Bandung; each trip takes 3 hours 30 minutes, so I spend around <b>7 hours </b>on a train every week.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I also have new stories and stuffs for my family whenever I return home anyway so, yeah, it might sound unlikely, but I do enjoy having business trips outside of Jakarta inside of in Jakarta, lol. Besides, if you don't know, <b>I enjoy </b><strike>being alone</strike><b> trying to do new things alone a lot</b>.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Do I love the job?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">To be frank, I am not really a fan of IT stuff, and SAP is included in the list. I also prefer working alone most of the times so you can figure out the answer!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">But if you ask me whether I enjoy working as a consultant who travels from one place to another, then the answer is <b>yes</b>, I enjoy it a lot.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">So, that's about my work.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Now to my life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I visited <span style="color: #990000;"><b>Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia</b></span> on 18-21 January 2019!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Should share about it <strike>when I can work it out later</strike> soon! It's my second visit there since October 2013 -- posted about it <a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.com/2013/10/4d3n-to-malaysia-17-20-oct-2013.html"><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>here</b></span></a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I also dyed my hair to <span style="color: #cc0000;">red </span>on the second week of January at <span style="color: #741b47;">Anata Salon Bandung</span>. It should be purple but... let's not talk about it now. A long story to go.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I also read a lot of interesting mangas for the past months.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Bungou Stray Dogs</b> by Kafka Asagiri</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Naka no Hito Genome ~ Jikkyouchuu ~</b> by Osora</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>An Uncomfortable Truth </b>by EErun (<span style="color: #444444;"><i>very dark, but also very good!</i></span>)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Mizutama Honey Boy </b>by Junko Ike</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Horimiya </b>by HERO (<span style="color: #444444;"><i>very light and fun to read!</i></span>)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Also watched some movies and TV series, currently watching <span style="color: #990000;"><b>The Guest (Korean)</b></span>. It's horror and no romance included<i> (at least until episode 7)</i>. Watching it mostly on the train Jakarta-Bandung so it will take some more time for me to finish, lol.</span></div>
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<strike><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I should have said that I read some new books and finish writing some stories but, no, that doesn't happen. Okay, let me sob a little at the corner of the room.</span></strike></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Continue, I'm also listening to songs by <span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Day6</b></span>, a Korean band. Oh, yes, I actually really like Rock but, no, Day6 is not really a rock band, but I pretty like their songs!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Let me see, what can I drop here again before ending the post today?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'll have a short holiday with my Mom <b>at the end of April </b>as I promised her, then I'll take some days off and go somewhere else in <b>mid of May for 10 days</b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I guess that's all for now.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Hope you'll have a blessed second quarter of 2019 starting tomorrow!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">See you on next post!</span></div>
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Erlia Elecielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04356745269737397734noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6906776436473391979.post-50890172589113705752019-03-21T23:20:00.000+07:002019-03-22T01:24:02.883+07:00‡ Everglow | Memoir of March 2019 ‡<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'll start this post with a short introduction about my family.</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My Dad was born in Pematang Siantar, <b>year 1958</b>, while my Mom was born in Medan, <b>year 1965</b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My Mom had one older brother and a younger sister. Both her parents were still alive when my Dad and Mom got married, while my grandparents from Dad's side had passed away before.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My Grandma (from Mom's side) moved together with my Mom after she got married to my Dad, helping with house chores, from cooking to taking care of her own grandchildren. She also moved to Jakarta in <b>1992</b> with my parents and stayed with us, in the same house, for more than 30 years.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Year 1989</b>, my older brother was born and both my grandparents were so thrilled as he's their first grandchildren. My grandmothers especially spoiled him a lot; she barely ever scolded him, no matter what happened. Sometimes I was enraged -- or jealous? -- due to this treatment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Year 1991</b>, I was born in Medan. I am the only daughter but I was not everyone's favorite. Do not take it in a wrong way though. What I'm trying to say is, if you think I am spoiled since I'm the only daughter, you're extremely wrong. That's all.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Year 1993</b>, my first younger brother was born a year after my family moved to Jakarta. Oh, my Grandpa didn't live with us but he did visit us from time to time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Year 1998</b>, my little brother was born, completing our family.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">So, this post will be a memoir of my Grandma who had passed away <b>7 days ago</b> on <span style="color: purple;">14 March 2019</span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As I mentioned above, she had been staying with my parents ever since 30 years ago. Unlike my Grandpa whom we didn't meet every day, she was a part of <i>our daily life</i>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">She cooked for us, cleaned the house, watched TV with us, played with our pets, she wished us happy birthdays, she smiled for us every day and night, she opened the door for us to leave for work.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">She was there. <span style="color: #674ea7;"><b>Always.</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">She rarely fell sick. Almost <b><i>never</i></b>, except fever and cough which went away after taking medicines. She was so healthy that, if I'm not mistaken, 10 years ago, she would still go to the market every morning to buy vegetables. Even 3 weeks ago, she still took the stairs happily to play with our pets since our home consists of three floors. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Of course, as time passed, <i><b>things might change</b></i>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As for her, you could say that it's her memory but it's pretty normal. She forgot to put some things at places or things she had done before, but not to any extreme cases. She was still able to cook my favorite dish and fold clothes like how she always did but, of course, her activities had decreased.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">She often took sleep at noon and then watched TV more often. Mom didn't want her to be exhausted due to her age -- she just celebrated her 80th birthday last month.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">For us, it's all normal.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Then, one day, <b>she stopped talking</b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">That day, Friday, 8 March 2019.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I was in Singapore for a business trip. I would arrive in Jakarta at 7 PM that day. That noon, my older brother sent me a message on WhatsApp, telling me that they needed to call for a doctor because my Grandma suddenly didn't respond to any call after she took her usual nap after lunch.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I didn't think too much and just told him to update me if there's anything else.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Once I landed at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, I was actually planning to visit my friend who just gave birth but changed my mind when Mom told me that the condition <i><b>had not changed</b></i>. I immediately set my destination to home to find my Grandma laying on her bed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">She barely opened her eyes when I walked in, breathing heavily. She had not eaten anything, not moving except lifting her arm or leg once in a while randomly, not speaking a word for <i><b>more than 8 hours</b></i>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I tried my best to calm down but what the others told me made my thought wandered away. The doctor who visited at 3 PM said that she was probably mad because someone hurt her feeling because she pinched my brother who wanted to lift her up when they wanted to bring her to a hospital.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I freaked out a little and decided to call for an ambulance. Seeing my Mom cried when she begged my Grandma to say anything, to forgive her if she had said anything wrong, <span style="color: #990000;">broke my heart to pieces</span>. Mom told me to go to <span style="color: #b45f06;">Rumah Sakit Sumber Waras</span> but, after I made a call, the hospital was full at the moment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I called <b>119</b> for an ambulance and, long short story, after quick checkup which gave results that my Grandma's condition was <span style="color: #274e13;"><i>completely normal</i></span>, from pulse to sugar level, the ambulance helped us to bring her to a hospital. In the ambulance, my Grandma tried to take off the oxygen tube from her nose, still <i>without saying a word</i>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'm <span style="color: #741b47;"><i>not going to mention the hospital name</i></span> here but I'm extremely disappointed with how the hospital staffs treated my Grandma as the patient. Every time I tried to confirm about the status, each of the staffs would say that <i><b>it's not their task</b></i> so I should look for the respective doctor/nurse... while they're chatting with other staffs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I wonder if that's how hospital work.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The doctor didn't give me any better impressions. After she told me that the CT scan at the hospital could not be used at the moment, <i><b>she didn't give me any solution</b></i>. I needed to ask for the solution and <i><b>it's 2 in the morning</b></i>. I know they're busy and it's pretty crowded but I'm pretty sure that's <u>not the right work ethic</u>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Anyway, she said that if we needed to do the CT scan, my Grandma should be transferred to another hospital first and they would <i>take care of it</i>. I returned to home while my Dad stood by there. I had some rest before going back to the hospital at 9 AM to find all the staffs had changed shifts and <u><b>none had taken care of the transfer to do the CT scan</b></u>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I was completely frustrated and couldn't hold back my tears when the staff gave me the excuse that <u><b>he had no idea since he just started his shift</b></u>. That's when the staffs finally contacted the other hospital and prepared for the transfer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">However, due to some personal reasons, my Mom decided to bring Grandma back home. She would take care of her. She couldn't bear to see my Grandma had her hands restrained since she kept trying to take off the infusion tube as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">So, that <span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Saturday noon</b></span>, my Grandma was back at home, resting on her own bed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">On <span style="color: #741b47;"><b>Sunday morning</b></span>, she had a fever and we knew that it's predictable. She couldn't drink or eat. She barely moved that day already. She was breathing through the mouth only instead of the nose. She never opened her eyes anymore.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">After some discussions, we decided to bring her to <span style="color: #783f04;">Rumah Sakit Royal Taruma</span> and, thankfully, we got quick responses upon our arrival. After taking care of all administrations, at 7 PM, the CT scan result was out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We had thought of the possibility of <i><b>stroke </b></i>since she suddenly stopped talking but the basic checkups didn't show any hint of stroke. The result was a really big shock for us. Never once we thought of that possibility.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Brain tumor.</span></b></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If I did a quick research on the internet, according to the CT scan, it's a <u><i><b>midline shift</b></i></u>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Immediate surgery was needed but there were some circumstances and considerations to be taken care of and, unfortunately, with all the possibilities, my Grandma's children -- all three of them -- <span style="color: red;"><i><b>decided not to have the surgery with very low success percentage</b></i></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It was so unfortunate but at least we knew what her actual condition was and, with all our honesty, we prepared ourselves for the worse.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">But watching her suffering with all the tubes and everything made my heart bleed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We brought her back to home on <span style="color: #134f5c;"><b>Sunday night</b></span> and, on <span style="color: #741b47;"><b>Monday noon</b></span> -- <i>I took leave from office to stay at home</i>--, her condition deteriorated again. She kept coughing and we couldn't shove the porridge or water to her throat for sure. We called another doctor and had him to give infusion for nutrition and medicine. The doctor suggested preparing for NGT so my Grandma could have some food instead of just water.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I decided to leave to Bandung for work on <span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Tuesday morning</b></span>, on <i>my little brother's 21st birthday</i>, since I thought my family could handle it without me.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: purple;"><i>Things didn't turn out the way we expected it would be</i></span>. NGT was failed to be inserted due to the liquid blocking the path. I quickly found a way to rent a suction pump but, still, that Tuesday night, I must realize that NGT would never be set for her.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My Grandma cried, struggling as the sign that she didn't want to have that plastic tube inside of her. My Mom stopped the nurse from continuing and decided to continue giving infusion instead.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I decided to return to Jakarta on <span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Wednesday afternoon</b></span> and I greeted her that night. Her white hair, her pale skin. She was so skinny that night and her body was so warm. I went to bed without any thought.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Mom woke me up at 4:30 AM later, holding back her tears as she said, <span style="color: #444444;"><i><b>"Grandma has gone"</b></i></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I jumped out of my bed and rushed to her side. Her body was still so warm but there was no breathing at all. Her chest didn't move like how I saw her 6 hours ago before I went to bed. I called out for her several times even though I knew she wouldn't respond.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #444444;"><i><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">She's gone.</span></b></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Mom is the closest to her. She cries so often even days after my Grandma's funeral. Mom keeps telling us about what my Grandma would do now if she's still alive. She repeats the words on and on but I never stop her.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">That's <span style="color: #660000;"><b>how she remembers her.</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I have so many things to regret despite the fact that I have prepared my heart since 8 March.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #274e13;"><b>On her 80th birthday</b></span>, I am the only who was not present due to a business trip. She rarely wanted to be photographed but Mom said that my Grandma was so happy that day. She even blew the candles to make a wish. They took a family picture together as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Everyone still had quick conversations with her on <span style="color: #073763;"><b>Friday 8 March</b></span>. She even still opened the door for my younger brother before work. Meanwhile, my last time hearing her voice is on <span style="color: #783f04;"><b>Sunday 3 March</b></span>, the day I left for Singapore for a business trip. I barely saw her for the past year due to me leaving Jakarta for work.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I haven't learned <span style="color: #134f5c;"><i>how to cook my favorite food</i></span> from her because I always thought there would be tomorrow. There would be next time when I could be at home.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><i><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">But that chance doesn't exist anymore now.</span></b></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I wouldn't be able to hear you reminded me to <span style="color: #741b47;"><i>have some foods before leaving the home</i></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I couldn't hear your laughter anymore <span style="color: #0b5394;"><i>when we watched something funny</i></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I would never see your smile when I bought you chocolate or any food from another city <span style="color: #38761d;"><i>every time I returned from a business trip</i></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I could not see you playing with Luna or Choco <span style="color: #7f6000;"><i>when I return from work at night</i></span> again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Do you know that sometimes when someone opens the 2nd-floor bedroom, <span style="color: #20124d;"><b>I thought it's you</b></span>?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">For a split of a second, I feel like my heart clenches upon the realization that it would never be you anymore.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Do you know that on every last day of my business trip, before going back to home, I am thinking about what kind of sweet I should buy just to realize that <span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>there is no you to enjoy it anymore</b></span>?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Do you know that I'm crying now just by imagining you saying to me, <span style="color: #990000;"><b>"Don't cry. It's alright."</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'd do anything to speak one more time with you.</span></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Truth to be told, like everyone told me already, <b>you're no more in pain</b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">At least you didn't have to suffer longer with all the tubes and injections and pains.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You're at a better place now and you would want us to live a better life for sure.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I know. I understand.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's just my heart hurts so much whenever I think that I might not be a good granddaughter for you.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I miss you.</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><i>I love you</i></span></span> so endlessly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'm letting go,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">but will never forget the memories of you.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Rest in Peace, Phopho.</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">21 March 2019</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">your first granddaughter</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">* * *</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">That night, on 8 March 2019, this song was played on the radio.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And still my tears roll down listening to it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Because of how special my Grandma is for me.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Always. </span></b></i></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"Well, they say people come<br />They say people go<br />This particular diamond was extra special<br />And though you might be gone, and the world may not know<br />Still I see you, celestial"</span></i></span></blockquote>
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Erlia Elecielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04356745269737397734noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6906776436473391979.post-30751920377378246602019-01-01T22:33:00.000+07:002019-01-01T22:58:17.153+07:00‡ Dreaming Awake ‡<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">How is your first day of 2019?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I spent it lazily in my own room and I think it's good for me to do that since I barely stay in this room for a while.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You can check the details on my recap of 2018 <a href="https://erlia91.blogspot.com/2018/12/recap-of-2018.html">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Out of 365 nights last year, I only slept in this room for <b>182 nights</b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Where were I on the other nights?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Surabaya, Bandung, Cirebon, Singapore, Jogjakarta, Bali.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Anyway, I do need to post several posts here to complete what I should have posted long time ago.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">[1] The details of my <span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><i>Taiwan</i></b></span> trip for Day 4 until Day 7.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #741b47;"><b>Day 1</b></span> can be found <a href="https://erlia91.blogspot.com/2017/06/megoes2tw-part-1.html">here</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #741b47;"><b>Day 2 & 3</b></span> can be found <a href="https://erlia91.blogspot.com/2017/06/megoes2tw-part-2.html">here</a></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">[2] The details of my visit to <i><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Singapore.</b></span></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><b>4 - 7 September 2011</b></span> (mentioned <a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2011/09/holiday-2011-pt-iii-singapore.html">here</a>)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><b>14 - 17 November 2012</b> </span>(mentioned <a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2012/12/review-2012.html">here</a>)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><b>12 - 15 January 2014</b></span> (mentioned <a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2014/12/book-of-2014.html">here</a>)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="color: #674ea7;">15 - 18 January 2017</span></b> (mentioned <a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2017/04/jan-to-apr-2017.html">here</a>)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="color: #674ea7;">28 May - 2 June 2018</span></b> (mentioned <a href="https://erlia91.blogspot.com/2018/12/recap-of-2018.html">here</a>)</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">[3] The details of my trip to <span style="color: #cc0000;"><i><b>Jogjakarta</b></i></span> and <span style="color: #cc0000;"><i><b>Bali</b></i></span>.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Oh, no, I'm not a traveler. I just think I should write them while I remember it well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strike>Or not so well anymore now.</strike></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Well, people, other than this blog which I have been maintained <strike>not so</strike> well since 2008,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I am reachable via Twitter or Instagram at <span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>@erlia91</b></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strike>Such a shameless advertising of own social media account.</strike></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Now, what should I post to start 2019 here?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Let's hope that this will not be the only blog post I have here this year. <i>*crossed fingers*</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'll present you <b>a short story</b> today.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This story is never published anywhere and, to be exact, I only type this writing here.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's completely a new piece so it might be messy <i>(just like my other stories, I guess)</i>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If you expect <span style="color: #666666;">a bright, inspirational story</span> because it's New Year,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">my sincere apology because <span style="color: #660000;"><b>this is not what you're looking for</b></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">To be honest I'm not even sure what kind of story that I'm specialized in.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I write some romance and drama stuffs, sometimes mystery, mostly fantasy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">So what kind of story is I'm going to create for the first time this year?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">DREAMING AWAKE.</span></b></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Another rainy morning.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">He heaved a sigh, dropping his gaze to the empty chair next to the bed. Dust had covered it slightly, a sign that time had passed. He couldn't remember very well but he tried best to count the day.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">364. Days had passed, nights had gone. Still, nothing.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"Do you miss her?" the familiar voice asked. It's the same question she kept asking him for 365 times already including today. "It's just like today, raining. That day."</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"It's always like that day," he responded without looking at the only companion in the room. "The rain has never stopped. You know that very well, don't you?"</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">She scoffed, hinting the sarcasm, "You can stop it if you want it. You know that very well, don't you?"</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">He forced a smile, "Stopping it doesn't mean anything for me now. Being here though... It reminds me of everything."</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">None of them spoke a word for seconds, letting the sound of clock ticking and raindrops to fill the room. She decided to break the silence with something he never heard from her.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"She would be happy that you remember her but I don't think she would like to know how you keep her in memory."</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">He let out a small chuckle, shaking his head, "It doesn't matter how I do it for now. I made the decision so I know the consequences. She... She will stay where she is for all the time I spend here."<br /><br />"Eternity?" she retorted.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"So be it," he shrugged, letting out another sigh. His gaze swept the whole empty room in a glance although he knew there's nothing new there.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">No window. No table. No clock. No bed. No door.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Nothing. Nobody.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"It's been a long dream," her voice echoed through the room. "It's time for you to be awake."</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"I'm always awake," he replied calmly like how he always did. He closed his eyes and, suddenly, the sound of raindrops disappeared. "Will it be nice to have spring now?"</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">No answer.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"Well, you love snow better," he opened his eyes to see a glass window on the wall, allowing him to admire the white snowflakes outside of his room. "It's a good dream, being awake like this."</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"No regret?" she asked.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"No," he touched the window with his finger and an image of clock was drawn on the glass. The hands of clock stopped at twelve, not moving. "I have what I need here."</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"I dream of you," he took steps back, looking at the chair which was not empty anymore. "And I'm awake for you."</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"I'll always dream awake with you."</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #7f6000;"><b><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><i>- end</i></span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I hope you enjoy the short, absurd story.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Until next post, world!</span></div>
Erlia Elecielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04356745269737397734noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6906776436473391979.post-28012505189063118212018-12-31T19:46:00.001+07:002023-12-30T17:48:00.922+07:00‡ Recap of 2018 ‡<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My first and last post in 2018.</span></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Yes, I don't write a single post this year on this dearest blog of mine due to endless reasons I can give but let's not start with it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Anyway, I live a pretty decent year for the past 364 days and 16 hours <i>(I finished this at 7:45PM, 4 hours to midnight here).</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'm going to continue with my usual summary of each month I went through this year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'll try to be as detailed as I can to make up for the <b><i>(super)</i></b> lack of posts in 2018.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Also, as you can see, I don't post any New Year Resolution in 2018 and I don't think I will post any in 2019 as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Worry not cause it doesn't mean I don't have any objective to do next year <i>(pretty sure I should be the only person who gets anxious about that though)</i>.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">So let me start now!</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>For previous references:</i>
<a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2008/12/mirror-mirror-on-wall.html"><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>2008</b></span></a> | <a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2009/12/last-day-of-2009.html"><span style="color: #073763;"><b>2009</b></span></a> |
<a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2010/12/311210.html"><span style="color: #a64d79;"><b>2010</b></span></a> |
<a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2011/12/lessons-of-2011.html"><span style="color: #783f04;"><b>2011</b></span></a> |
<a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2012/12/review-2012.html"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>2012</b></span></a> |
<a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2013/12/moments-of-2013.html"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><b>2013</b></span></a> |
<a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2014/12/book-of-2014.html"><span style="color: blue;"><b>2014</b></span></a> |
<a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2015/12/journey-of-2015.html"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>2015</b></span></a> |
<a href="https://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2016/12/scenes-of-2016.html"><span style="color: #b800e6;"><b>2016</b></span></a> |
<a href="https://erlia91.blogspot.com/2017/12/memories-of-2017.html"><span style="color: #073763;"><b>2017</b></span></a>
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<br /><span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>JANUARY.</b></u></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />For the first time, I spent the change of year at office due to some work stuffs to be finished. Along with some other events happening on the day, I pretty much will remember <b>1 January 2018</b> for a long time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I had a meetup with <i>reverse-family</i> of mine on<b> 5 January</b>.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">A friend of mine gave birth to a daughter that night and I visited on the next day <i>(congrats, Dewi & Alvin! Welcome to the world, baby Candy).</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I had a quick trip to Bandung twice on January;</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I managed to visit Bukit Bintang <i>(including Patahan Lembang)</i>, Lereng Anteng, play board games, and enjoyed foods!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I closed the first month of 2018 with mixed up feelings of trying to let go of what I really care about and doing what is right. Thankfully, <span style="color: #e06666;"><i><b>I chose the latter one.</b><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b> </b></span></i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Anyway I visited Surabaya for the first time on <b>19 January</b> after celebrating the Chinese New Year on <b>16th</b>.<br />Then we had to clean up the apartment -- where I would live at for almost 8 months afterwards. I'll talk about Surabaya on later month.<br /><br />Also learned that <b>betrayal sucks </b>in a hard way in the end of the month.<br />I'm not even sure if I could say it's a betrayal but let me stick with that word because that's what came into my mind whenever I remember it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Had a meetup with the B-Ship crews (same university but became good friends during my work at previous office) on <b>3rd</b>,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">given the 'truth' on <b>11th</b> (pretty sure it's sugar-coated already),</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">celebrated my little brother's 20th birthday on <b>12th</b>,<br />and then a culinary-random-escape-trip to Cirebon on <b>24th-25th</b> (although we somehow ended up with a visit to Lembang on our way back to Jakarta, lol).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Oh, and, I think since 31 January, both <span style="color: #134f5c;"><b>Hani</b></span> and I had this random Wednesday-dinner after office hour. It's such a fun dinnertime actually but, due to my project schedule, this activity doesn't have chances all year long though.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I closed <b>the end of March</b> by attending the mass of Holy Saturday with <span style="color: #674ea7;"><b>Hilda</b></span> -- a day before Easter.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Oh, on <b>7th</b>, it's my 4-year work anniversary! Time passed so quick, don't you think?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And an old friend of mine succeeded in persuading me to have an<b> iPhone 6S</b> so, yes, I still have it with me until now.<br /><i><b><br /><span style="color: #0b5394;">Note</span></b><span style="color: #0b5394;">: Watched "Ready Player One" if you're a fan of fantasy-game genre or "A Quiet Place" for a horror genre! Watched both and I like them a lot!</span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /><span style="color: #351c75;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /><span style="color: #741b47;"><u>MAY.</u></span></b></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">On <b>5 May</b>, a friend of mine since high school named <span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Carola</b></span> got married. Thanks for having me in your special day! Also met up with college friends there as if it's a reunion, lol.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Then on <b>12th</b>, I visited Suroboyo Carnival Park for the second time (first one is on November 2015). This time <span style="color: #660000;"><b>Valentcia</b></span> <i>(who got assigned for work project in Surabaya as well!),</i> Frendy, and Matthew. We had a lot of fun!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />On <b>24th</b>, it's my 27th birthday! <span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Shandy</b></span> was in Surabaya at the very day and we went to Monumen Kapal Selam that evening. Thanks a lot for the companion!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />I watched the <b>"Dreamgirls"</b> musical performance by JPAC on <b>27th </b>with Valentcia! Would love to watch another performance for sure.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />Then <span style="color: #0c343d;"><b>Monica</b></span> and I made another trip (last year is <b>Taiwan</b>, of which I haven't finished the posts /cry) and it's <b>Singapore</b> this year! Sometimes I wonder how amazing we are for dragging ourselves everywhere when we're never good with directions but always up for foods, lol. The trip starts on the night of <b>28th.<br /><br /><span style="color: #0b5394;"><i>Note: </i></span></b><span style="color: #0b5394;"><i>Ah, I seriously need to write the details of my trip to Singapore. Been 5 times there but haven't written anything proper!</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's been 6 years since I graduated from university since <b>21 July 2012</b>, people!<br /><br />Anyway, I managed to visit a new place this month (<b>15-16 July</b>): <span style="color: #741b47;">Batu, Malang!</span><br />Driving from Surabaya, three of us spent a night there to visit <b>Museum Angkut, Batu Night Spectacular</b>, and <b>Batu Secret Zoo</b>.<br />I seriously recommend these place to visit -- but will be great to avoid crowd though.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />Another serious thing happened around end of July <i>(after a happy day of <b>21st</b> where I went to Serpong for boardgame-time!)</i> of which I got 'slapped' that<span style="color: #990000;"> second chance doesn't always mean better result</span>. Well, lesson learned very well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">To the eight month of 2018 we go now.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />A beloved friend <i>('granddaughter')</i> of mine got married on <b>11th</b> but I couldn't manage to attend the party. Congrats for your wedding,<span style="color: #990000;"> </span><b><span style="color: #990000;">Sevian</span> </b>(Seesee!).<br /><br />On <b>21st</b>, I joined a meetup with <b>Christopher</b>, discussing about understanding opposite sex. I met new people and, as much as being an introvert, I'd love to join another meetup in the future!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />Nothing much happened during August but more work and work due to the preparation for Go Live on <b>31 August</b>. <span style="color: #660000;"><i>Long nights, extra patience, and screwed up eating schedule.</i></span> Yep, we went through all of those!<br /><br />Oh and I bought a pocket camera for personal purpose. Hopefully it will be useful for me.<br /><br /><span style="color: #0b5394;"><i><b>Note: </b>The sequel of <b>"Along with The Gods" </b>is released; <b>"The 49 Days". </b>I prefer the first though.</i></span></span><br />
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L<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">et me celebrate one of the best days in 2018 for me: <b>6 October</b>.<br /><br />I listen to K-Pop but I can't say I'm an avid fan of it. I love music in general but I do follow the K-Pop trends somehow. However I only have a couple of groups that I really like. <b>BEAST</b> is on top of the list; they changed their name to <span style="color: #444444;"><b>HIGHLIGHT</b></span> after having their own company, <b>Around Us</b>.<br /><br />I watched their performance on <b>2012</b> and they never visited Indonesia again after that year (wonder why) so when I read the news of them attending <b>K-Pop Concert by KOCCA</b>, I tried my best to attend it. Somehow hate the fact that the free tickets were given for lucky winners because not everyone who got lucky is actual fan.</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Anyway I was lucky enough because a good person got two of them and sold it to me for <b>IDR 55o,000</b> where I got to attend the concert. Did it worth it? Yes. Very much.<br />However the fanmeeting session is such a mess though.<br /><br />Since that day, I became active (again) on Twitter to get myself updated with their news and I am totally happy to do it!<br /><br />Move along to <b>13 October</b> where I almost missed a flight for the first time. Goodness, that morning was such a mess, lol. It's the last flight I had (this year?) from Surabaya to Jakarta. Yes, I ended my schedule in Surabaya (for now) because I would likely spend every Monday and Friday on train from/to Bandung<i><b>.</b></i></span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>16 October will always be a special date</i></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #741b47;"><u><b>NOVEMBER.</b></u></span></span><br />What do I have for November?<br />Well, I should write a dedicated post for this one though.</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Jogjakarta is such a nice city to visit!</i></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">A trip by train from Jakarta to Jogjakarta, a flight from Jogjakarta to Bali.<br />Yes, I had the longest trip I ever had, starting from the evening of <b>17th</b> until <b>25th</b>.<br />Thanks <span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Valentcia</b></span> for being such a great travel partner!<br /><br /><i>Quick recap of the trip:</i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">[]<i> </i> Candi Prambanan</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">[] I sprained my ankle on the evening when returning from Ratu Boko<br />[] Merapi Sunrise Jeep Tour <i>(but no sunrise due to weather)</i></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">[]</span></span> Puncak Becici</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">[]</span></span> Beringharjo Market</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">[]</span></span> Candi Borobudur</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">[]</span></span> Gua Maria Sendangsono</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">[]</span></span> Taman Sari</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">[]</span></span> Nusa Lembongan</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">[]</span></span> GWK Cultural Village</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">[]</span></span> Uluwatu Temple</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">[]</span></span> Bali Zoo</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">[]</span></span> Ubud</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Vitamin-sea, they said? But we're not into beach much actually, lol</i></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Oh, I bought a MiTV for home and we're having fun 'playing' with the features until now.<b><br /><br /><span style="color: #0b5394;"><i>Note: </i></span></b><i><span style="color: #0b5394;">Watched a lot of movies by myself in Bandung since the mall is pretty close from where I stay. Totally recommend <b>"Bohemian Rhapsody". </b>And finally: the sequel of <b>Fantastic Beasts</b>!</span></i></span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Sunset from Ratu Boko</i></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #741b47;"><u><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">DECEMBER.</span></span></b></u></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And, here we are, the last month of 2018.<br /><br />The month of good movies, that's all I can say.<br /><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>"Mortal Engines"</b></span>, <span style="color: #666666;"><b>"Widows"</b></span>, <span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>"Aquaman"</b></span>, <span style="color: #bf9000;"><b>"Bumblebee"</b></span>, <span style="color: #e06666;"><b>"Milly & Mamet"</b></span>, and <span style="color: blue;"><b>"Mary Poppins Returns"</b></span>. All of them are recommended!<br /><br /><i>(Yes, I'm not going to mention "<b>The Possession of Hannah Grace"</b> in one sentence because... just no.)</i><br /><br />Congrats to <b>Brenda</b> for the opening of <b>Tekofio</b> on December! I love the <b>Choco Red Velvet</b>! Good luck for your little but great coffee shop. I visited there on <b>8 Dec</b> with Dewi and Monica.</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Trio Gemini's first meetup in 2018 at Tekofio</i></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I read a very good (but dark) webtoon titled <b>"An Uncomfortable Truth"</b> that I really miss writing good stories <i>(have I ever written a good one though? pfft)</i>.<br />I got stuck on train for 7+ hour on my way back to Jakarta for an annual year-end lunch/meeting on <b>14th</b>.</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>An incomplete one but here we are anyway!</i></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Visited <b>MOJA</b> on <b>22 Dec</b> with <span style="color: #8e7cc3;"><b>Christopher</b></span> <i>(I only met him twice this year, no?)</i>.<br />Had an all-you-can-eat dimsum lunch with Monica on <b>23 Dec</b> at Pluit; it's pretty delicious though.<br />Had another all-you-can-eat session on <b>28 Dec</b> with officemates at Puri; the last working day in 2018.<br /><br />Oh, I watched <b>The Overtunes</b> live performance on <b>29 Dec</b>. The closest distance I ever had with performers -- only 2 metres, I guess. Glad that I could hear them performing live!<br /><br /><i><b>Note: </b>I stay in Jakarta from 21 December to 6 January 2019, people!</i><br /><i> </i></span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Yep, I was this close to The Overtunes - no zoom in</i></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i> <span style="color: #741b47;">What do I feel right now after finishing this recap?</span></i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />I don't write too detailed events now that I re-read them, do I?<br />My ankle still hurts -- <i>because I don't really rest well; I still cough a lot for weeks now</i>.<br />I want to <b>write</b> more.<br />I'm planning for the itinerary for the trips I will have in 2019 <i>(hint: January and May)</i>.<br />I play Mobile Legends a lot these days.<br />I eat more vegetables than before nowadays! <b>Seriously!</b><br />
</span>I think that forgiveness doesn't mean you should forget everything.<br />I believe trust is really, really important.<br />I wonder what I should do in 2019.<br /><br />Well, that's a lot of stuffs in mind.<br /> </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Taken at National Orchid Garden in Singapore</i></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> There are a lot of tragedies happened during this year -- <span style="color: #444444;"><i><b>my deepest condolences</b></i></span>.<br />Praying for everyone who went through hardships in 2018,<br />expecting a better 2019 for everyone.<br /><br />I hope 2018 give you good lessons and happy memories to remember.<br />Enjoy the last day of 2018 to the fullest.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>See you all in 2019!</b></span></span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>See you next year!</i></td></tr>
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</span>Erlia Elecielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04356745269737397734noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6906776436473391979.post-88224349620348809352017-12-31T21:30:00.001+07:002023-12-30T17:48:06.362+07:00‡ Memories of 2017 ‡<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The curtain of 2017 is going to fall.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My 2017 has been such a ride of surprises; be it good or... <span style="color: #783f04;"><i>not so good</i></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This year's review might not be as detail as the previous review but I'll write my best in this post for sure!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">To start with, I'm very sorry <i>(again)</i> for not posting much in the past 12 months here.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My time management has been so rusty that I think I'm having trouble to get it back but, yes, I'm trying.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Trust me, I'm still trying until now.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">So, here we go!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #4c1130;"><i>(Psst, I'd probably give more pictures than usual to cover up my lack of words in description this year. Bear with them!<br />But I'll update the pictures frequently as I haven't prepared them enough at the moment)<br /> </i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>For previous references:</i> <a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2008/12/mirror-mirror-on-wall.html"><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>2008</b></span></a> | <a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2009/12/last-day-of-2009.html"><span style="color: #073763;"><b>2009</b></span></a> | <a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2010/12/311210.html"><span style="color: #a64d79;"><b>2010</b></span></a> | <a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2011/12/lessons-of-2011.html"><span style="color: #783f04;"><b>2011</b></span></a> | <a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2012/12/review-2012.html"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>2012</b></span></a> | <a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2013/12/moments-of-2013.html"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><b>2013</b></span></a> | <span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2014/12/book-of-2014.html"><span style="color: blue;"><b>2014</b></span></a></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: blue;"><b> </b></span>| <a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2015/12/journey-of-2015.html"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>2015</b></span></a>| <span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2016/12/scenes-of-2016.html"><span style="color: #073763;"><b>2016</b></span></a></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: blue;"><b> </b></span></span>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My 2017 started with a Sunday Mass with <b><span style="color: #e06666;">Monica</span></b> and accompanying her to watch a movie.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Then on <b><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">4th</span></b>, I had my first 2017 flight to Semarang for work and then returned to Jakarta on <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>8th</b></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">On <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>12th</b></span>, I had dinner meetup with <span style="color: #bf9000;"><b>Agatha</b></span>, <span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Hilda</b></span>, and <span style="color: #674ea7;"><b>Livia</b></span> at <span style="color: #783f04;"><i>The Cafe - Hotel Mulia</i></span>. It's such a pleasant experience indeed!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">On <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>14th</b></span>, an event happened and I still remembered it all too well, just right before my flight to Singapore for holiday on the next day. Yep, I spent 4 days 3 nights in Singapore on <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>15-18 January 2017</b></span> with <span style="color: #073763;"><b>Jeanette</b></span> and <span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Valentcia</b></span>! We also managed to meet with a good friend of mine there, <span style="color: #4c1130;"><b>Ila</b></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Nothing much happened in January except from some emotional debate within myself which lasted until the early February.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Why Him?, <b>La La Land</b>, xXx: Return of Xander Cage, Resident Evil: The Final Chapter, Monster Trucks</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The second month of 2017 kicked off with a sprinkle of emotional drama in heart. Let's just say I'm not as logical as I thought; <span style="color: #cc0000;"><i>should I say I'm quite naive?</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">On <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>12th</b></span>, I enjoyed a karaoke night with <span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Monica</b></span>, <span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Very</b></span>, and <span style="color: #274e13;"><b>Wien</b></span>! Been a while and I don't really remember why we ended up together that day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Anyhow, I also ended up celebrating my <span style="color: red;">Valentine's Day</span> with <span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Monica</b></span> at<b> </b>Little Ubud, having dinner together.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And, yes, I had <b><i>more</i></b> days to spend with her after February. You'll see.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">A Dog's Purpose, Kungfu Yoga, Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back, <b>Lion</b>, Split</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The first wedding party I attended in 2017 is <span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>Surya and Norita's</b></span> on <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>5th</b></span>. Also celebrated my youngest brother's 19th birthday on <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>12th</b></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And there's a belated birthday surprise for February girls in MPH, <span style="color: #990000;"><b>Fenny</b></span> and <span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Valentcia</b></span>, on <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>18th</b></span> at Flip Burger.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I spent the end of March in Cikarang for a new project with a German Company. It's such an interesting one as I should communicate with them in English and new acquaintances indeed! All of them are really friendly!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Museum (Japanese), Logan, Kong: Skull Island, Galih & Ratna, <b>Hidden Figures</b>, Beauty & The Beast, The Devil's Candy, Life, Danur</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's a very busy month for me as I needed to prepare for a Go Live. I spent most of my nights at coffee shop<span style="color: #444444;"><i> (Starbucks? No, I don't drink coffee though) </i></span>to finish some tasks that I could have finished if I was better in time management.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Yep, I dragged myself to nowhere so early in the year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Managed to meetup at some of my friend at PIK on <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>16th</b></span>, since <span style="color: #073763;"><b>Jeanette</b></span> had not been in Jakarta for a while.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Then on <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>28-29-30</b></span> April, my team spent the midnights together to prepare for the Go Live. There were <b>a LOT</b> of funny things happened at the moment that I really couldn't share here for the sake of our images. <i>lol</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Ghost in the Shell, Get Out, Miss Sloane, The Fate of the Furious, Stip & Pensil, The Boss Baby, The Guys, <b>Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I celebrated the first of May at my client's office, together with <span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Hani</b></span>, <span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Frendy</b></span>, and <span style="color: #351c75;"><b>Ricky</b></span> <i>(I usually call him 'Ko Jreng' though)</i>. We returned from there at 6 in the morning and, no, I didn't catch my sleep afterwards! I dashed off to Sunter with Mom later before hitting the bed in the afternoon.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Apparently my skill to keep awake still exists -- no, I shouldn't be proud it, <i>should I</i>?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">On <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>9th</b></span> though I read a news that made me frown regarding a verdict that I found unfair. I am not into politic but, for the first time, I found the definition of justice should be questioned.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I had my very first musical stage experience on <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>14th</b></span>, watching <span style="color: purple;"><b>West Side Story</b></span> at Taman Ismail Marzuki! It's magical, really. I would love to have another experience next time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And May would definitely be my most memorable month of 2017 because...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Yep, my trip to Taiwan with Monica, from <b><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">20-27 May 2017</span></b>, of which I haven't finished writing down the details yet (part 1 <a href="https://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2017/06/megoes2tw-part-1.html"><i>here</i></a>, part 2 <a href="https://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2017/06/megoes2tw-part-2.html"><i>here</i></a>).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Would I want to visit Taiwan again if I have a chance?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">A big YES!</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Oh, I also got my first birthday cake surprise from family on <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>27th</b></span>, upon my return after the trip. Yes, you read it well, the first. I am usually the one who got the cakes for birthday persons at home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Seteru, The Circle, <b>Critical Eleven</b>, Unlocked, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, King Arthur: Legend of the Sword</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">On early days of June, there's not much happening around except my Mom's birthday on <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>4th</b></span>, then an <span style="color: #134f5c;"><b>eMpTy</b></span>'s meetup on <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>10th</b></span> of which <span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Delbert</b></span> and <span style="color: #990000;"><b>Fenny</b></span> joined for a (successful) belated birthday surprise at <span style="color: #20124d;"><i>The Bunker</i></span>. Thanks again!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Also celebrated my Dad's Chinese birthday on <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>11th</b></span>, had a meetup with my reverse-random-family (don't ask what it means) on <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>12th</b></span> at <span style="color: #741b47;"><i>PHX Grogol</i></span> -- our last meetup is 30 April 2015!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Then on <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>14th</b></span> to <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>16th</b></span>, it's office outing time!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We spent 3 days and 2 nights at <span style="color: #134f5c;"><i>Bandulu</i></span>, from discussion to games, been a while since we actually spent time altogether.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Oh, my best memory is indeed having <span style="color: #444444;"><b>David</b></span> being the "superstar" at night session. He's such a dork that I wanted to punch and befriend at the same time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">On <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>18th</b></span>, another event that caused another emotional struggle happened again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You see, I learned things in hard way sometimes but, at that day, all I wanted to say is only four-words.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"For everything, thank you."</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I had two more first-time-experiences on June: <span style="color: #134f5c;"><i>Museum Benteng Heritage</i></span> on <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>24th</b></span> and a staycation at <span style="color: #660000;"><i>Aviary Bintaro</i></span> on <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>30th</b></span>. I recommended both of them!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d;"><u><i><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Jun-Movies:</span></b></i></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The Lost City of Z, The Mummy, Detective Conan: Crimson Love Letter, <b>Wonder Woman</b>, The Whole Truth, Transformers: The Last Knight, Sweet 20, Insyaalah Sah</span></div>
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<span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><i><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Jul.</span></b></i></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I really had nothing much to tell on July except that <b><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">16th</span></b> is one of the biggest turning points in 2017 for me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You see, I always thought that I know myself very well but, turned out, <span style="color: purple;"><i>I was wrong</i></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Anyway, there's also a heartbreaking news on <b><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">20th</span></b>, of which <span style="color: #444444;"><b>Chester Bennington</b></span>, the lead singer of <span style="color: #0c343d;"><i>Linkin Park</i></span>, had gone from the world. As I said on my Instagram, I might not be a big fan of him but I grew up listening to his voice. Such a good soul to be remembered.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">On <b><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">22nd</span></b>, I met up with some of my colleagues for Sate and then had fun at <span style="color: #7f6000;"><i>The Bunker</i></span> <i>(I'm currently enjoying board game with friends, actually)</i>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">On <b><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">23rd</span></b>, I spend a day to watch <span style="color: #134f5c;"><b>Mobile Legend</b></span> tournament at <span style="color: #741b47;"><i>Gandaria City</i></span> -- I don't look like one of good players, do I?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">On <b><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">30th</span></b>, I attended <span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>BEKRAF Game Prime 2017</b></span> at <span style="color: #4c1130;"><i>Balai Kartini Jakarta</i></span>. It's an unique experience actually and, by unique, I mean I enjoyed it.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d;"><u><i><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Jul-Movies:</span></b></i></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Spider-Man: Homecoming</b>, Baywatch, Dunkirk, War for the Planet of the Apes</span></div>
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<span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><i><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Aug.</span></b></i></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My brother, Erric, was graduated on <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>1st</b></span>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I attended the second day of <span style="color: #20124d;"><i>The 4th ASEAN Literary Festival</i></span> at Kota Tua on <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>4t</b></span>h,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">accompanied both my brothers upon their participation for <span style="color: #38761d;"><i>Rubik's Cube Indonesian Championship</i></span> on <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>6th</b></span>,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">received my belated birthday presents from <span style="color: #7f6000;"><b>MPH</b></span> on <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>15th</b></span> <i>(I like the bag and dress very much!)</i>,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">gave a super belated birthday pancake to <span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Monica</b></span> on <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>20th</b></span> at <span style="color: #7f6000;"><i>The Bailey's and Chloe</i></span>,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">and had my another first-time-experience on <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>24th</b></span>: <span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Gin Tonic</b></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I am not into alcohol, nope, and I don't like beer, but on one Thursday evening with <span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Hani</b></span>, accompanying the clients from German, I managed to have five <i>(I guess)</i> glasses of Gin Tonic and I actually like it...? lol </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Oh, and I actually had the early visit to <span style="color: #134f5c;"><i>AEON Mall Jakarta Garden City</i></span> on <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>17th</b></span>... for work, of course. So, yes, I've seen the ferris wheel, but never got into it yet. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d;"><u><i><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Aug-Movies:</span></b></i></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Annabelle: Creation, The Battleship Island, <b>Bad Genius</b>, American Made</span></div>
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<span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><i><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Sep.</span></b></i></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Back to Cirebon. Yep, I was back to Cirebon with new team members for a new project.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It became my first-time-experience to book<span style="color: #0b5394;"><i> Airy Room</i></span> there and, trust me, there are a <b>LOT</b> of stupid things we did back there.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Including <i>missing our morning train</i>. Such an epic one, indeed. lol </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Attended <span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Mew and Raisa's </b></span>wedding party on <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>2nd</b></span> and <span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Yohanes and Susi's</b></span> wedding party on <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>9th</b></span>; both the grooms are my colleagues at work.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I became a bridesmaid for the third time on <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>17th</b></span> for <span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Alvin and Liani's</b></span> wedding. The night before is such a full-of-laughter night; perhaps due to the fact that the bridal party <i>(groom, bride, bestmen, bridesmaids) </i>knew each other already!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My September closed with another wedding party of which, for my surprise, one of the bestmen is my best friend and also my colleague, one of the bridesmaids is also my good friend and my ex-colleague. What a small world!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d;"><u><i><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Sep-Movies:</span></b></i></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Warkop DKI Part 2, Baby Driver, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, It, Gerbang Neraka, <b>Pengabdi Setan</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /><span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><i><b>Oct.</b></i></u></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Now, October is definitely the most... <span style="color: #666666;"><i>what word should I use to describe it?</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Every feeling is mixed up in this tenth month of 2017 and I can't really find a word in my dictionary to define the experiences.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I attended <span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Marlon and Felicia's</b></span> holy matrimony -- the bride is my friend from junior high school and there is a very lovely quote I heard at that day.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"Remember, love stays if only you let it be."</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">However things went out from my expectations on the evening. I couldn't really break the details here but, well, things were supposed to be wrapped up on <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>7th</b></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Because on <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>9th</b></span> to <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>13th</b></span>, I spent a week at Cikarang with <span style="color: #990000;"><b>Hani</b></span> for the Go Live -- remember Gin Tonic? lol.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I tried a shot of (local) Tequilla on <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>12th</b></span> and, thank God, Hani is my partner for the project. She's my first partner for my first project at my current office so, somehow, we managed to be good friends?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">For the professional and personal help during the week, <span style="color: #4c1130;"><i>thank you so much</i></span>, Hani!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>14th</b></span> is officially the very twisted day of my 2017.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Within hours, a lot of things happened, from the most expected to the least unexpected.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Luckily I have some good friends to help me. Literally help.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Then again a happy day on <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>15th</b></span> is a must to celebrate: wedding party of Antony and Rufina, one of my "daughters" -- again, do not ask. lol</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">On <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>18th</b></span>, our project schedule in Cirebon had ended.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">On <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>19th</b></span>, I started the weekly Thursday badminton schedule with my colleagues! It's actually fun that I tried my best not to miss the Badminton-Thursday -- or whatever I should call it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #7f6000;"><b>David</b></span> is my most favorite-unfortunate-partner though. We never win if we play together yet we like to play at least a game together on Thursday. Strange? Trust me, <i>he's stranger than you could think of</i>. In a good way of being a friend, of course. lol</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">On <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>20th</b></span> I had my new first-time-experience: Escapade to<span style="color: #351c75;"><i> Bandung</i></span> on train by myself! I visited <span style="color: #cc0000;"><i>Trans Studio Bandung</i></span> and <span style="color: #cc0000;"><i>Chinatown Bandung</i></span> also. Such a good day to escape, indeed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And I kept telling myself during this month: <span style="color: #cc0000;"><i><b>"Forgive yourself"</b></i></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I made a lot of people worried about me. Like, a lot.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And I feel so sorry even until now.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Blade Runner 2049, The Promise, Jomblo, Happy Death Day, <b>Thor: Ragnarok</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><i><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Nov.</span></b></i></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You see, my trouble from <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>14th</b></span> of October still continued to November.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And, oh my, I wondered why on the 14th this month I also experienced something so unusual and strange that I couldn't help but keep wondering about it until this very moment. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Okay, back to my trouble.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">How bad was it? You could say it's severe enough, I guess.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I lost my appetite, my sleeping time only ranged for 4-5 hours and I usually woke up all of a sudden, and it led to <b>GERD</b> on <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>10th</b></span>. However I was reminded that I was so blessed with all the care. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I attended <span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Fery and Cindy's </b></span>wedding on <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>11th</b></span>,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">unfortunately failed to attend<span style="color: #e06666;"><b> Josef and Stheresia's</b></span> wedding on <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>12th</b></span> but I met up with some old friends from HIMSISFO for 5-hour karaoke,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">spent time at <span style="color: #38761d;"><i>KUUP Board Game Cafe</i></span> on <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>18th</b></span> which continued to karaoke with my colleagues.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Due to several unknown reasons, I fell sick on <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>25th</b></span> -- from migraine to fever to cough to sprue to bleeding gums.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">By I mean bleeding, it happened constantly and it's so uncomfortable.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I could wake up with blood in my mouth --<i> yep, so not pretty to look or listen.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Posesif, Justice League, Chasing The Dragon, <b>Coco</b>, Daddy's Home 2</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Again, December has always been a complicated month to close the year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My first day this month opened up with a good moment but closed with a complex matter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">A lot of things happened, talked, discussed;</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">not only my emotional struggle but also applied for family, work, and friendship matters.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I seriously need to remind myself to cope up with everything calmly -- <i>which is really difficult for me.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I honestly hope I'm not complaining too much here.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Pardon me if you feel that way though. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Anyway, in December a very great event was also celebrated!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">On <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>2nd</b></span>, the bridal shower.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">On <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>3rd</b></span>, the Sangjit ceremony.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">On <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>17th</b></span>, the wedding mass.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">On <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>23rd</b></span>, the wedding party.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Two of my seniors at office got married! I was so glad I could help them at some occasions. ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Live happily ever after, <span style="color: #274e13;"><b>Ko Ivin</b></span> and <span style="color: #741b47;"><b>Ci Fanie</b></span>! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">A best friend of mine since junior high school also got married on <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>3rd</b></span>: <span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Denny and Silvia</b></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">On <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>18th</b></span>, my office had an annual meeting of which we got ourselves prepared for the new year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Also on the evening, a heartbreaking news hit me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><b>SHINee's Kim Jonghyun</b></span> left the world and it's due to depression.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I couldn't talk much about it but I do know that depression is real and painful and dark.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Please rest in peace, Jonghyun.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">MPH had a<i> (incomplete)</i> Christmas dinner on <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>23rd</b></span> afternoon!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As for the Christmas Day itself, I met up with <span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Monica</b></span> and <span style="color: #134f5c;"><b>Wien</b></span> for dinner and movie time.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">On both 22nd and 29th, I spent my Friday nights with colleagues at KUUP Board Game Cafe again! So much of board games for the year!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And, now, at the moment, on 31st, I'm currently at the office, completing this blog post, accompanied with <span style="color: #741b47;"><b>Enceil</b></span> and <span style="color: #7f6000;"><b>Matthew</b></span>. It's the first time I actually spent my New Year's eve for work and, hey, with good team it doesn't feel that bad!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Cheers!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d;"><u><i><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Dec-Movies:</span></b></i></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Murder on Orient Express, Satu Hari Nanti, Wonder, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Susah Sinyal, Ayat-Ayat Cinta 2, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, <b>The Greatest Showman</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Well, that's a wrap for my 2017!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'm going to look forward for what 2018 has in store for me.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Have a wonderful New Year's Eve, everyone!</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">One word that can actually haunt us longer than we want it to be. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">One word that can make you remember hidden emotions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">One word that can bring you smile and tears at the same time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><i>Have you ever been in an almost relationship?</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #20124d;">We didn’t date. </span>I didn’t need that spelled out for me.<br /><br />I felt it every time I the words ‘just friends’ came out of my mouth. The words tasted bad but I couldn’t lie about what we were and I couldn’t pretend to be something we weren’t.<br /><br />The problem with feelings and matters of the heart though is <span style="color: #783f04;">your heart does not give a fuck whether or not there is some label there.</span> Your heart decides and that’s it. Suddenly you’re at the whim of making irrational choices that can only be justified because you love this person.<br /><br />People argued it wasn’t real love. They say love is that which is reciprocated. Love is that which leaves you whole and not empty. That real love doesn’t hurt.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />I don’t think love can be so simply defined. I don’t think it’s black and white. I think there are a lot of grey areas that gets lost and not talked about just because it isn’t the typical standard of what love is supposed to be in the eyes of everyone watching.<br /><br />We didn’t date but I still looked at you like you were <span style="color: #990000;">the best thing that happened in my life</span>. Because at the time you were.<br /><br />Every conversation. Every laugh. Every moment spent together where I envied anyone that took up your time that wasn’t me.<br /><br />I missed you before you even said goodbye and wished I could freeze moments.<br /><br />We didn’t date but I still compared you to everyone I met. And they always fell short of these expectations I suddenly had in someone.<br /><br />Because it wasn’t just opening my door and paying for some tab or making sure I walked on the inside of the sidewalk, it was the respect you had for me.<br /><br />In everyone I met it was you I was looking for only to realize someone like you couldn’t be replicated.<br /><br />We didn’t date but my heart still raced every time we were in the same room and every time your name appeared across my phone. There wasn’t a smile bigger than the one you brought to my face.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />We didn’t date but I still talked about you like you put the stars in the sky. <span style="color: #990000;">Because you really did change my life so much for the better.</span><br /><br />We didn’t date but you were everything I wanted so badly at one point. If people were interested in me I didn’t even notice because you had every bit of my attention.<br /><br />And it didn’t matter what we were or rather weren’t, <span style="color: #274e13;">I was just happy to have you in my life</span>. I was happy to have your time and attention even if it came few and far between sometimes.<br /> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><i><b>Then suddenly everything changed with one conversation.</b></i></span><br /><br />It’s the conversation that defines what you are and what you’ll never be. The conversation that depletes any hope of anything every happening in a future that will never be. The conversation that suddenly makes every encounter after that awkward.<br /><br />Once every card is laid out and everything is talked about there is no hiding how you feel. There’s no secrecy or wondering. There is no hope. And you’re overcome with guilt for falling so hard like it was all your fault.<br /><br />Then you have to get over it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I sat in airport with a ticket like flying 10,000 miles away thinking that would make me forget him and how I felt. If anything it made it worse. I realized no matter where I went or how many airports I’d find myself in, during those few months, he was everywhere. Haunting my in a way. Found in street corners and gift shops.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="color: #e06666;">When you love someone, they don’t leave just because you did. You take them with you.</span></i></span><br /><br />I realized eventually I was going to have to face this head on. I was going to have to get over it. And there wasn’t going to be anyone comforting me because they all saw it coming and they were entitled to say I told you so.<br /><br />When you fall for someone you aren’t dating you are blinded with rose colored lenses while everyone else wants to warn you that you shouldn’t do this, as if it was a choice you got to make.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /><span style="color: #20124d;"><i><b>You don’t pick who you love and you sure as hell don’t have a say in when it stops.</b></i></span><br /><br />Real relationships have this start and end period. Concrete dates to look back at of how long it’s been. Concrete feeling that were mutual at one point. But almost relationships just have a bunch of grey areas and nothing defined and lines that drawn and rewritten. It’s games played and mixed signals and confusion.<br /><br />Whether the other person wants to admit it or not I think feelings are present a least a little bit. Even almost relationships<span style="color: #274e13;"> can’t be maintained if it’s just one sided</span> and one person’s interest. For any relationship to last even if it’s just an emotional connection it requires the effort of both parties.<br /><br />When those relationships end we put it all on ourselves thinking we were stupid and it was our fault we felt that way. But nothing is ever all yours to own entirely.<br /><br />You look back at moments and you can’t believe you said the things you did or acted the way you did. <span style="color: #4c1130;"><b>But that’s love for you.</b></span> If you aren’t being a complete fool and going to absurd lengths, I question if you really love the person.<br /><br />We didn’t date but there were still nights I was crying myself to sleep at night.<br /><br />We didn’t date but there were still moments where I’d do anything to numb the pain I was feeling.<br /><br />We didn’t date but everything about him hurt like any other relationship I had actually been in.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />Pain does not discriminate. And it doesn’t hurt any less just because you never dated. Sometimes that factor alone makes it hurt more.<br /><br />I didn’t realize it was love every time those words drunkly slipped out of my mouth with goodbye.<br /><br />I realized I loved him when all that pain hit me at once realizing what we’d never be.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />Love is to happiness as heartbreak is to depression.<br /><br />And I watched myself turn into this version I didn’t even know nor could I recognize. It hurt like hell because even if there wasn’t some label to it I couldn’t deny that everything I felt was so real.<br /><br />We didn’t date but I don’t think I’ve ever experienced pain so badly in my life.<br /><br />We didn’t date but I was barely eating sleeping or functioning because it hurt so badly.<br /><br />And I had to present it to the world like I wasn’t feeling these things so heavily. I had to face everyone like I wasn’t falling apart inside. I had to carry on like getting through 24 hours was easy. But the reality was I dismissed myself often to breakdown and cry alone. And I couldn’t talk about it because what do you even say?<br /><br />The hardest part of getting your heart broken by someone you didn’t date is when they want things to go back to what they were and you want to be strong but everything about their presence makes you weak. Part of you wants to say, ‘I need time to get over you. I need time to heal.’ But then you think that’s selfish.<br /><br />You don’t want to lose them in your life but it hurts like hell <span style="color: #741b47;"><i>standing in front of someone who isn’t yours when you are so in love with them.</i></span><br /><br />It hurts like hell watching them love someone else and you have to just put on a brave face and stand there.<br /><br />It hurts like hell playing the role they need you to but you love them enough to hurt yourself and do just that.<br /><br />Because the truth is what they taught you most about love is <span style="color: #660000;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">how selfless it is sometimes</span></i></span>.</span><br />
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Erlia Elecielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04356745269737397734noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6906776436473391979.post-64515526987203927842017-10-28T22:28:00.000+07:002017-12-05T14:13:09.585+07:00‡ Thread of Love ‡<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Love</b> has been compared to everything.<br />Jewel, glass, firework, paper, light switch.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">However I'm not going to talk about those analogies in this post.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I will think of a relationship as <span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>a threa</b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>d</b></span></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This is one of the most favorite analogies to be used, of course.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">When two persons are in a relationship, <i><span style="color: #cc0000;">each of them is holding on the different side to keep the thread on balance.</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">When you pull the thread more to your side, it will cause a change in the balance that you have kept together.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">But, no, it's not a problem if both of you agree to move along.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Remember, they keyword is <span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>both</b></span></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Therefore the thread will <u>never</u> stays the same.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It will move, it will change, and it will be tangled from time to time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">When two sides argue, the thread will be messed up by words, tears, and emotion.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Words</span> will tangle the thread, making it not comfortable to hold on.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #4c1130;">Tears</span> will make the thread heavier to carry on. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #073763;">Emotion</span> will cause the thread to be painful to keep.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You can <i><span style="color: #660000;"><b>cut the thread</b></span></i> so both sides are relieved by the thread;</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">a thread so different from the first time when you promise to keep in your hand carefully.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's messy, heavy, and painful.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Some even said that sometimes<span style="color: #0c343d;"><i> holding on does more damage than letting go</i></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Or you can <span style="color: #073763;"><i><b>spend your times</b></i></span> to untangle the thread,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">to learn how to carry the heavier thread,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">to understand why it's so painful,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">and to find a way for both sides to keep the thread balance again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If one side holds the thread too low because the person is already tired of holding it,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If one side wants to untangle the thread slowly but the other side is impatient to wait,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">should they keep holding on it?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If one side decides to cut the thread while the other one still clings onto it,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Of course, people can say that there is a better, more beautiful thread waiting for you to hold on.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">However when you feel that a love is worth to fight for, there is no such thing as a better thread.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">There is only a precious thread to hold, to keep, to love by two sides.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Again, the keyword is <b>two</b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">So if one side decides to let go of the thread and lock it in their shelf,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">the thread is nowhere to be found. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This applies not only for a romantic relationship;</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I think a thread of love between two best friends who care a lot about each other also exists.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">For every happiness, I thank you.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">For every mistake, I apologize. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">For everything, I forgive you.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I wish you a happy journey of life.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Things will never be the same anymore but, for whatever reason, let's be happy.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: white;">Always. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'm back for the details of my Taiwan trip!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>(Although it's been a month since my return from there)</i> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Hello to the continuation of <a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2017/06/megoes2tw-part-1.html"><b><i>this</i></b></a> post <i>(Prologue, VISA, Itinerary, Details of Day 1)</i>.</span></div>
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<u><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Day 2. </span></b><i><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Sunday, 21 May 2017.</span></b></i></span></span></u></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's a sunny Sunday in Kaohsiung!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We started the day by looking up for a place to grab a breakfast. We tried our best to locate it based on the map which David gave to us but we failed. Due to the hour rushing <span style="color: #444444;"><i>(we woke up a little bit too late, ha!)</i></span>, our first breakfast in Kaohsiung was at a local nearby food stall: <span style="color: #783f04;"><b>Paddy Aurae Taiwan Lunchroom (稻香台灣小吃)</b></span> for <span style="color: #990000;"><b>NTD 45</b></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I also bought a bottle of chocolate milk at the nearby 7-11 for <span style="color: #990000;"><b>NTD 30</b></span> <span style="color: #444444;"><i>(if you like Green Tea or Apple, they're also available to choose)</i></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Somehow we noticed that most of the stores around have different operation hours compared to Indonesia. For example, the mall starts at 11 AM and closes at 9 PM. We even found a store which opens at 12 PM and closes at 10 PM. I wonder if it's just some stores though.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Oh, in case you wonder about <b>how we communicate there</b>, here are some key points.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If you expect fluent English speakers, <span style="color: #0c343d;">lower your expectation</span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If you want the food menu in English, <span style="color: #073763;">prepare to be confused</span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If you think we're fluent in Chinese, <span style="color: #20124d;">I'll laugh at myself</span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Monica can speak Chinese, yes, but she herself admits that she is <u>not</u> an expert. I am far from better; I do understand basic conversation but can't really bring myself into a long, complex conversation. However when it comes to read the Chinese characters, we're bad at it. Monica does <u>very well</u> in reading characters related to <b>food</b> though <span style="color: #444444;"><i>(oops!)</i></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">So, yes, we rely on luck and images and all of the other stuffs to choose our menu. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Our next destination is a church. A cathedral, to be exact.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><b>The Holy Rosary Cathedral (</b>officially called Chinese:<b> 玫瑰聖母聖殿主教座堂)</b></span> is the oldest Catholic church in Taiwan.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">To reach the cathedral, take the MRT to <span style="color: #741b47;">Central Park MRT Station</span> <span style="color: #741b47;">and walk out from Exit 1</span>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You'll walk pass the park and busy streets.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If you can take the bus, it saves you from the farther walking distance but, since we couldn't, we lived with walking as far as we could. Ha! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As we arrived a little bit too early, we walked around to find<span style="color: #783f04;"><b> Kaohsiung Film Archive (高雄市電影館)</b></span>, located across the bridge from the cathedral.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">However, as I mentioned above, some places here opened later than we thought they would be. KFA's opening hours is <span style="color: #351c75;">01:30 PM to 09:30 PM</span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We dropped by at KFA in the afternoon to find out that we actually could borrow the films collection and watched them there <span style="color: #444444;"><i>(terms and conditions applied)</i></span>. However if you just want to check what's inside, you're <u><b>free</b></u> to go!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We finally attended the English Mass on 11 AM <span style="color: #444444;"><i>(there were several Indonesian students who sat behind us)</i></span> after walking around, under the sun as it's a very, very sunny day. Bring an umbrella or a cap if you need something to help you from the heat <span style="color: #444444;"><i>(not as bad as Jakarta)</i></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's my second time attending an English Mass but it's definitely a new experience to attend one in another country! During the song of <i>"Our Father"</i> (Bapa Kami), everyone immediately offered and took the hand of the person next to them, connecting all people hand by hand.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">After the mass, I had <span style="color: #990000;">my best lunch</span> in Taiwan!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's the famous <span style="color: #783f04;"><b>Gang Yuan Beef Noodle (港園牛肉麵)</b></span>. Just for<span style="color: #990000;"><b> NTD 110</b></span>, I got a big bowl of delicious, tasty Beef Noodle. I'm kind of picky when it comes to food so when I say it's the best lunch, then it means this food is <u>really, really recommended</u>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Not a fancy restaurant but they're very crowded. We just walked from the cathedral, across the bridge, as it's not too far <span style="color: #444444;"><i>(we followed Google Maps, yes)</i></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Queued in the line, ordered the food, mentioned name, and then we waited for our name to be called. Fortunately it didn't take long for us until we could enjoy the bowl of <span style="color: #444444;"><i>(great taste) </i></span>noodle.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">(You can see how much I love the beef noodle, no?)</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Short funny story.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Since it's so crowded, we shared a table with a young couple. We're so concentrated to open our drink in box packaging that we failed to notice there were available straws near the clerk. The young woman grabbed two for us when they're going to leave.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We did laugh at ourselves afterwards, lol. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Our next destination is called <span style="color: #783f04;"><b>Pier-2 Art Center (駁二藝術特區)</b></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You see, getting here is not very difficult but let's just agree that sometimes we want to mingle around (or just get lost, go figure). It took us a while to wonder if we had reached the right place even after we walked out from <span style="color: #741b47;">Exit 1 of Yanchengpu MRT Station</span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Cited from Wikipedia, the arts center was originally an abandoned warehouse site due to Kaohsiung's shift from industrial city to service city. Due to the persistence of local artists, the area was finally released and remade to be an arts center.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">There are several warehouses <span style="color: #444444;"><i>(or buildings)</i></span> served as cafe, bookstore, art exhibitions, theater, and stores. We gave quick visit to the indoor sites but spent most of our times under the sun.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This area is seriously Instagrammable <span style="color: #444444;"><i>(not sure if it's even a word)</i></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">From the exhibition, railway, 3D art, and the view itself are beautiful! <span style="color: #444444;"><i>(And free!)</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I wanted to take a picture at the swing but lost due to the energetic children in queue.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We also tried to look for the <i>upside down house</i> that we saw on Instagram months ago but failed to find it even after walking back and forth. I wonder if they changed the arts from time to time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's still 3 PM once we're satisfied taking pictures there. On our way to the next place, I stopped for another Milk Tea<span style="color: #990000;"><b> (NTD 29)</b></span>. It's the moment when I realized the packaging prepared a spot for you to put a straw. Convenient much?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We didn't take the MRT and dragged ourselves on feet for 1 or 2 kilometers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I wish I could walk around in Jakarta, from one place to another, but you just can't. Walking should make you healthier but breathing in the air pollution wouldn't help that, would it?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #4c1130;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #4c1130;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #4c1130;"><b><i>➣ </i></b></span></span></i></b></span></span></span></span></span>Kaohsiung Museum of History, Love River</i></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Next in our list is <span style="color: #783f04;"><b>Kaohsiung Museum of History (高雄市立歷史博物館)</b></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's usually closed on 5 PM and we arrived at the museum around 30 minutes before the closing. It's <b>free</b> for visit!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If you're interested with the history but unable to read or converse in English, unfortunately this museum is <u>not</u> the perfect place for you. 99% of the descriptions are in Chinese and the nice staffs are not fluent in English.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Monica and I finally managed to have a short conversation in Chinese with two polite staffs there! They asked if we're sisters <span style="color: #444444;"><i>(lol)</i></span>, praised us for visiting Taiwan by ourselves, and helped us to take a picture. They wished us to have an enjoyable holiday and we did!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We walked to KFA because we still had a lot of time before night, enjoying scenery of the <span style="color: #783f04;"><b>Love River (愛河)</b></span> where there
were people who trained for the <b>Dragon Boat Festival</b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">They said Love
River would look very beautiful at night <span style="color: #444444;"><i>(we did consider to take a boat
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #444444;">My photography skill just doesn't do justice for this view of river</span></i></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If you visit Kaohsiung with your significant other, you're very much recommended to spend your time at Love River!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #4c1130;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #4c1130;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #4c1130;"><b><i>➣ </i></b></span></span></i></b></span></span></span></span></span>85 Sky Tower, Kaohsiung Main Public Library</i></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">After KFA, we returned to Central Park MRT Station <span style="color: #444444;"><i>(of which Monica really loved to mention it in Chinese for no reason, lol)</i></span> and headed to our night destination.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Taking the MRT to <span style="color: #741b47;">Sanduo Shopping District MRT Station</span>, we stepped out from <span style="color: #741b47;">Exit 2</span> and tried to find our way to the tallest building in the city. It's easy to spot it as it has an unique shape but we're pretty much confused to find the entrance door. Turned out you just need to find the hotel lobby and the staff would be delighted to show the way.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><b>85 Sky Tower (高雄85大樓)</b></span>, also called <b>Tuntex Sky Tower</b> is the tallest skyscraper in Kaohsiung. It was the tallest in Taiwan until the completion of Taipei 101 though.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We could get to the observatory deck on the 74-75th floor by paying the entrance fee <span style="color: #990000;"><b>(NTD 150)</b></span>. Experience the high speed elevators, bringing you to the observatory deck in less than a minute.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You'll find a souvenir kiosk plus cafe on 75th floor. Insert <span style="color: #990000;"><b>NTD 10</b></span> and you can use the coin operated binoculars for 10-15 seconds. Walk around the floor to see Kaohsiung city from different point of views.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Truth to be told, I was excited because I like height and night view but, minutes after I reached the observatory deck, I just felt that my excitement faded away. However it's still a good experience that you can't compare with view from <b>Monas</b> <span style="color: #444444;"><i>(not comparing, but you do notice the height is very different, right?)</i></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We made a quick stop at <span style="color: #783f04;"><b>Kaohsiung Main Public Library (高雄市立圖書館總館)</b></span> which is located across the street from the 85 Sky Tower.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's the definition of perfect library and how I wish Jakarta has one as amazing as this library!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Not only the architecture, but what I found inside made my jaw almost dropped. Feast for your eyes, people.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Comfortable reading space, book collections, cafe. This green library is such an utopia for a book lover! You can even visit the roof garden.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Consisted of <b>8 floors</b>, they said this library was built from the top to bottom. Dominated by white color, they also provide eBook and hand-made Braille books to borrow.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Our last stop for second day is, of course, the night market.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Before that, we stopped at <span style="color: #783f04;"><b>XinJueJiang Shopping District (新崛江商场)</b></span> <span style="color: #741b47;"><i>(stop at Central Park MRT Station, Exit 1)</i></span>. They said it's like the Ximending of Kaohsiung <span style="color: #444444;"><i>(you'll find about what Ximending is on the next post).</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We didn't buy anything though. We're just not the type who love to shop <span style="color: #444444;"><i>(unless for food)</i></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Found one of the most famous chicken cutlet there though; it's called <span style="color: #7f6000;"><b>Angel Fried Chicken (天使雞排)</b></span>. We bought it later at the night market. And, yes, do try it if you have the chance!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's very different from the kind of crispy chicken in Indonesia and it's good!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Okay, to reach <span style="color: #783f04;"><b>Ruifeng Night Market (瑞丰夜市)</b></span>, take the MRT to <span style="color: #741b47;">Kaohsiung Arena MRT Station. Take Exit 1</span> and just walk straight to find the location.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Lively and crowded, take a not that Ruifeng <u>closes</u> on Mondays and Wednesdays.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Food, beverages, games, you'll find a lot of things here.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">However I found myself confused with the shops since the stalls are everywhere.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I tried one of the most famous snack called... <span style="color: #7f6000;"><b>Small Sausage in Large Sausage (大腸包小腸) </b><span style="color: black;">for <span style="color: #990000;"><b>NTD 50</b></span></span><b>. </b><span style="color: black;">It's a pork sausage wrapped in bigger sticky rice sausage. Not my favorite but it tastes good!</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We queued for the Angel Fried Chicken <span style="color: #990000;"><b>(NTD 60)</b></span> before decided to return to the apartment.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444;"><i>I know, the name sounds unique, right?</i></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And that's a wrap for Day 2!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">On our last day in Kaohsiung, we're so determined to find the breakfast spot which is recommended by David (again) and, of course, failed to do so (again). We had ours at this place which name that we couldn't read.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">However it's very delicious <span style="color: #990000;"><b>(NTD 55)</b></span>! I like the soup and maybe it's kind of similar to <span style="color: purple;">Cufungmoi</span>, the local porridge at Bangka (?).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">After the city tour and all, that day we visited <span style="color: #783f04;"><b>Cijin Island (旗津島)</b></span>, a small island which can be reached by less than 10-minutes ferry ride from <span style="color: #783f04;"><b>Gushan Ferry Pier (鼓山輪渡站)</b></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">To get there, head to <span style="color: #741b47;">Sizihwan MRT Station, Exit 1</span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We were greeted by several staffs who offered us bicycle services. No need to take it there as you'll find them on the island as well!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Walked for 5-10 minutes and we finally found the pier <span style="color: #444444;"><i>(two Korean boys helped us to find the entrance door, before we got ourselves in vehicle queue, lol)</i></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Again, there were staffs offering bicycle services. Not only bicycles! You can also pick 2 or 4-person cycling vehicle<span style="color: #444444;"></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We walked pass a temple called <span style="color: #783f04;"><b>Mazu Temple (媽祖廟)</b></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Along the way, there are wide range of stalls selling souvenirs, seafood dishes, and snacks.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's a beautiful beach indeed! Maybe because it's a weekday, but there was almost no visitors at the beach <span style="color: #444444;"><i>(or maybe it's just too hot)</i></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Oh, you're not allowed to swim there though.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Short long story, we finally decided to rent the two-seat electric bike!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You need to hand over your passport and you can take it back at their post nearby from the pier upon your departure.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Since Monica can't drive a bike, I sat on the driver seat and, trust me, the staff looked so worried when we tried to use the vehicle, lol.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This is one activity we never planned to have but ended up enjoying it a little bit too much. We drove around and that's exactly why my left hand had sunburn afterwards due to the heat <span style="color: #444444;"><i>(even until now, my arm has two color tones).</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Taiwan is a left-driving country, contrary to Indonesia.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This became a reason why sometimes I forgot that the right side is for the slow lane instead of the opposite. We felt like the king of the streets until I almost forgot to pull the brake and honked by a truck.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I shouldn't laugh as it's a little bit dangerous but we laughed for a short moment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">That's not the only reason we laughed at Cijin that day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We're (kind of) lost when we drove to <span style="color: #783f04;"><b>Cihou Lighthouse (旗後燈塔)</b></span> and <span style="color: #783f04;"><b>Cihou Fort (旗後砲臺)</b></span>. Definitely not very good map readers <span style="color: #444444;"><i>(and maybe our expressions just told everyone that we're lost, lol)</i></span>, we stopped in a middle of a way until a man approached us.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"小姐 , 你們要去哪里?"</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>(Ladies, where do you want to go?)</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">He showed us the right way by driving in front of us. His look is kind of fierce but he's so nice!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We parked the vehicle, walked up, and admired the view from there. It's seriously hot that I finally took out my umbrella even before we reached the fort. Thankfully we bought a bottle of mineral water at 7-11 next to the pier beforehand.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><i>(I think the cheapest mineral water is </i><span style="color: #990000;"><b>NTD 20</b></span><i> there; which is a little bit expensive compared to Indonesia)</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Oh, we didn't go inside the lighthouse as we were defeated by the sun. <span style="color: #444444;"><i>*white flag*</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Our next stop is <span style="color: #783f04;"><b>Cijin Tunnel of Stars (旗津星空隧道)</b></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's not as 'starry' as I thought. Maybe better view at night?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Anyway, upon walking through the tunnel, we found ourselves at the other side of the beach. It's amazingly beautiful!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As for the lunch, we failed to try this restaurant as it's already closed at 3 PM.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If you can, feel free to try <span style="color: #783f04;"><b>Cijin Sanlang Noodle House (旗津三郎麵館)</b></span>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Oh, before we visited the Cihou Fort, we stopped by for a bowl of shaved ice.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Sweet, cold, and perfect for the summer feeling there!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As for the lunch, since we're already hungry, we picked a choose-your-own stall named<span style="color: #783f04;"><b> 天元自助餐</b></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I picked seafood as the main menu because, well, it's Cijin. My lunch is for <span style="color: #990000;"><b>NTD 80</b></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">After we're full, we returned to the pier and hopped on the ferry to return to Gushan Ferry Pier for another destination.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">For your information, David recommended us to visit <span style="color: #783f04;"><b>British Consulate at Takao (打狗英國領事館)</b></span> but we skipped it as we stayed in Cijin a little bit too long already.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If you're going there, it's nearby from Sizihwan MRT Station!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #4c1130;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #4c1130;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #4c1130;"><b><i>➣ Confucius Temple, Lotus Pond, Dragon Tiger Pagodas</i></b></span></span></i></b></span></span></span></span></span></i></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Our next destination is free of charge but consists of walking and walking and walking.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Yes, a lot of walking since we couldn't take the bus by EasyCard.<span style="color: #444444;"> <i>*insert sad emoticon*</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Leaving from Sizihwan, we headed to <span style="color: #741b47;">Zuoying (THSR) MRT Station</span>.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As much as I know, people can take a bus from the station to <span style="color: #783f04;"><b>Lotus Pond (蓮池潭)</b></span> area, which is the place chosen by Monica.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Again, because our options of transportation were limited, we walked from the station to the destination. Yes, it's kind of far but, because the road and all are good, no complaint <span style="color: #444444;"><i>(okay, maybe a little because the walking distance is 3 kilometers)</i></span>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Random fact: it's supposed to be our morning itinerary on Day 2 but we changed it due to the mass schedule at cathedral.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Arriving at 5 PM, <span style="color: #783f04;"><b>The Confucius Temple of Kaohsiung (高雄孔子廟)</b></span> was already closed for public visit so we could only take some pictures from the outside.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">They said it's really beautiful inside so I think you will be delighted to visit this place!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">To put it simple, you'll enjoy the view from the temple to the Lotus Pond. There are several temples in the area but we only stopped by at two or three places because it's getting dark and Monica's final destination was in the end of the track.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Some said it's better to visit here in the morning so maybe you can consider it! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><b>Dragon and Tiger Pagodas (龍虎塔)</b></span> can be seen from quite a distance.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The dragon's throat is the entrance and the lion's mouth is the exit. Entering a dragon's throat and coming out a lion's mouth symbolizes turning bad luck to good fortune.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We're going to enter the dragon but it's already closed<span style="color: #444444;"><i> (again)</i></span>. The Japanese tourists group were the last visitors before us. Well, at least Monica got to take some pictures of the tiger <span style="color: #444444;"><i>(she came for it, don't ask me why)</i></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And that's a wrap for our Lotus Pond trip.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #4c1130;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #4c1130;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #4c1130;"><b><i>➣ Liuhe Night Market</i></b></span></span></i></b></span></span></span></span></span></i></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Now, how did we leave there to have our dinner?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Reading the Google Maps, we dragged ourselves to the nearest station and, after 10-15 minutes, we realized that we entered the wrong destination. It's <u>not</u> an MRT station but a TRA station.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">There were three tourists who wanted to go to the same destination and, thankfully, we could use the EasyCard to take the train!<br />I really couldn't imagine if we needed to walk again for more kilometers. <i>*tears*</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">So we moved on the train to <span style="color: #741b47;">Zuoying (THSR) MRT Station</span> <span style="color: #444444;"><i>(it's a station for TRA, MRT, and THSR) </i></span>and changed to MRT.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">From there, we left to <span style="color: #741b47;">Formosa Boulevard MRT Station</span> which is, yes, also our route to return to the apartment. Take <span style="color: #741b47;">Exit 11</span> to find one of the most famous night markets in Taiwan: <span style="color: #783f04;"><b>LiuHe Night Market (六合夜市)</b></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It became my favorite in a second with its layout.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's a straight road where the stalls are set up neatly on the left and right side. You can find chairs and tables to enjoy your food, strolling around before deciding what to eat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I was completely dilemma as there were many choices but I couldn't eat too many at night. We ended up trying some foods like <span style="color: purple;">Oyster Omelette (蚵仔煎) </span>and <span style="color: purple;">Quail Egg Takoyaki (鳥蛋蝦燒)</span>. The quail egg is exceptionally good!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Some preferred Ruifeng Night Market because it has the perfect atmosphere of 'night market'. Liuhe, on the other hand, consists more of street foods only. Still, I like to visit Liuhe more <span style="color: #444444;"><i>(personal preference, of course).</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="color: black;">I spent around<span style="color: #990000;"><b> NTD 85</b></span> at the night market.</span><i> </i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Other than all the things he had prepared for us on the first day, he also gave us <span style="color: #0c343d;">face sheet masks</span> because he noticed that it's a hot and sunny day! Thoughtful, right?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">However, he also bought one of the most popular night snacks: <span style="color: purple;">Stinky Tofu (臭豆腐)</span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">There are two types: deep-fried and ones in a <span style="color: #351c75;">Sichuan mala soup</span> <span style="color: #444444;"><i>(feel free to Google the details)</i></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">People said you should try this if you visit Taiwan night markets but, once again, my personal preference... I would <u>skip</u> it just because I'm quite picky when it comes to food. If you like unique food, go for it! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Part 2 is done!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Wow, a lot of pictures, eh? <span style="color: #444444;"><i>*sorry, not sorry*</i></span> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The third part will be the details of our activities in Taipei, including what happened on my birthday.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Until the next post!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">First of all, I'd like to apologize for not updating the details of my trip during <span style="color: #134f5c;"><b>UWRF 2015</b></span> <span style="color: #444444;"><i>(you can check the post for Day 1 <b><a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2015/11/ubud-writers-and-readers-festival-2015.html">here</a></b> and Day 2 <b><a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2015/12/ubud-writers-and-readers-festival-2015.html">here</a></b> though)</i></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I promise I will definitely continue with the details for Day 3, Day 4, and Day 5.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Also I am working with the draft for details of my <b><span style="color: #741b47;">Singapore</span></b> trips.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As for now, for today, for this post, I will write down the details of my latest trip to... <span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>TAIWAN!</b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Since it's only one week since I returned from there, I think my memory is still good enough to remember the details. Hopefully.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">P.S.: I am not a travel blogger so do not expect a good writing from me in this post</span></i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> (not as if I'm a good writer when it comes to non travel stuff though, lol)</span><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">.</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Let's see what I can do with words, some pictures, and the excitement from the travel!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Oh, it's part 1 because it will be <b>a long post</b> so I decided to make three posts instead of one. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">On 28 August 2016, I was at The Manhattan Fish Market - Central Park Mall for lunch with <span style="color: #cc0000;">Monica Dewi Putri</span>. During that period, travel fair was held at the mall and she told me about a plan to spend holiday alone.</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #4c1130;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Destination: Taiwan.</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The conversation went on and on and she ended up persuading me to be her travel companion. It was such a dilemma for me as I wanted to save money for my dream destination: <span style="color: #4c1130;"><b>Japan</b></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">However it's such a rare chance for me to travel with a good friend <i>(as much as we annoy each other)</i> and, on top of it, a heaven of food! Yes, Taiwan and the famous night markets and food and everything.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We went to Panorama Tours in Central Park and decided the travel date: <b>20 May until 27 May 2017</b> with these reasons:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">20-21 May are Saturday and Sunday</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">24 May is <span style="color: #783f04;">my birthday </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">25 May is <span style="color: #0c343d;">a holiday</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">26 May is <span style="color: #b45f06;">her birthday</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">27 May is Saturday</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">28 May is Sunday and we could take a rest before workday!</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's <span style="color: #990000;"><b>IDR 4,295,000</b></span> for the round trip with Cathay Pacific.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You'll find the details later.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Applying for VISA to Taiwan is not difficult, I might say.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's my first time applying and I was so worried about everything, not to mention both of us applied for it just <u>two weeks before our departure</u>! <i>(Please do not follow our steps for your own safety)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We applied it via Panorama Tours again for a Single Entry <i>(<span style="color: #990000;"><b>IDR 750,000</b></span> excluding 1% tax).</i></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Letter of Guarantee</b>; if you're an employee, request it from your office</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Personal bank account statement</b> of the past three months; if you have a KlikBCA account, you can print it by yourself at home!</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We're so good at procrastinating. Seriously.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The VISA was granted<u> 3 days before the departure</u>. Ha!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I was so worried, no kidding.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We had discussion about where we wanted to go in Taiwan and it's so difficult as we found too many spots to visit. From Taipei to Taichung to Alishan to Kaohsiung to everywhere else.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">However as we considered the traveling time and everything, we picked two cities to stay: <span style="color: #274e13;">Taipei</span> and <span style="color: #351c75;">Kaohsiung</span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If you are a type of person who loves to create a neat itinerary, I'd recommend <a href="https://travefy.com/"><b>Travefy</b></a> for you!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We used the online planning web to create the 8-day itinerary, writing down the time and place, including the details for us to note. Travefy also provides the option to <span style="color: #bf9000;">convert the itinerary into PDF file</span> or share the link with others!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I also installed the Android app instead of printing the handout as my guide during the trip there. Convenient much? <i>(You can't edit the itinerary yet from mobile app though)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Oh, I'll mention the spots I couldn't visit for your information later! In case you have the chance to visit them. ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We arrived at the airport earlier for dinner and baggage check-in <span style="color: #444444;"><i>(remember, no power bank in baggage!)</i></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">After half an hour waiting at Starbucks and another hour at the boarding room, I finally stepped in the Cathay Pacific aircraft for the 12:05 AM flight! Yes, it's first time for me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">They definitely live up their reputation as an outstanding airline. Even for a passenger of economy class, you'll feel comfortable with the seat, in-flight entertainment (IFE), food and beverages, and the services. Due to the night flight, blanket and pillow were prepared for each passenger.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I tried to catch a sleep but I'm never good with sleeping in vehicles; stiff neck at its worst. However I need to sleep so I woke up once in a while, including when the flight attendant distributed the snack. I finally gathered my consciousness an hour before we arrived at Hong Kong International Airport.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The IFE is updated with the latest entertainment stuffs! At least for me it's updated enough. I watched a comedy movie during the flight, <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2823054/"><span style="color: #7f6000;"><i>"Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates"</i></span></a>. A crazy movie. Not the best one but enough to make me stay awake during the flight from Hong Kong to Taiwan.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Excitement filled me when we landed at <span style="color: #0c343d;">Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport</span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">FYI, Taiwan has two international airports: <span style="color: #073763;">Taoyuan at north</span> and <span style="color: #4c1130;">Kaohsiung at south</span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">First thing first: baggage.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I always wonder why it always takes longer time to pick up baggage at Soekarno-Hatta compared to other international airports. Maybe it's just me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Afterwards we picked up our <b>10-day SIM Cards</b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Yes, pick up. We already booked for it via Klook <b><a href="https://www.klook.com/activity/1503-sim-card-taiwan-taipei/">here</a></b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Truth to be told, we were quite confused whether to choose <span style="color: #741b47;">a SIM Card</span> or <span style="color: #274e13;">a Wi-Fi device</span>. Since there were only two of us, we decided to have a card for one. More convenient albeit more expensive.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Just showed our passports and national identity cards (KTP), plug in the SIM Card in phone, and we're ready to be connected by unlimited internet!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's around <span style="color: #990000;"><b>IDR 220,000</b></span> for a 10-day SIM Card.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Next is getting an <span style="color: #783f04;">electronic transportation pass</span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We were given <u>three</u> options and, our bad, we had zero information regarding the differences. The lady at the counter offered us <span style="color: #351c75;"><b>EasyCard</b></span> as it's the most popular one. Without second thought, we bought the cards for <span style="color: #990000;"><b>NTD 100</b></span> and top-up <span style="color: #990000;"><b>NTD 400</b></span> for the fund.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">She told us that if we wanted to reach Taipei Main Station from the airport, it would cost us <b><span style="color: #990000;">NTD 160</span></b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Quick tips, if you want to go and stay around Kaohsiung, I'd recommend you to have <span style="color: #741b47;"><b>iPass</b></span> instead of EasyCard since the latter can <u>only be used</u> for the MRT at Kaohsiung; you <u>can't use it for buses</u> in Kaohsiung and you <u>can't top-up</u> at any Kaohsiung stations.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">However EasyCard does offer more if you'll spend time in Taipei. Its availability wins for sure. So if you go to both Kaohsiung and Taipei, get an EasyCard but make sure you have enough fund in the card during your stay in Kaohsiung.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><i>Credit goes to EasyCard official website</i></span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Anyway, <span style="color: #783f04;">we're not going to Taipei for our first day</span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Instead we took <span style="color: #e69138;"><b>Taipei High Speed Rail (THSR)</b></span> from Taoyuan to Kaohsiung.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">THSR is equal to <span style="color: #7f6000;">Shinkansen</span> in Japan and it's really helpful for people who need to save traveling time. Does it really different compared to the ordinary train?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Here's the difference.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If you take a train from Taoyuan to Kaohsiung, it will cost you around <span style="color: #990000;"><b>IDR 260,000 to IDR 330,000</b></span> for <i>5-6 hours</i> trip.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Meanwhile my trip from Taoyuan to Kaohsiung by THSR cost me around <span style="color: #990000;"><b>IDR 480,000</b></span> for <i>1 hour and 35 minutes</i> trip.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You tell me about the difference in saving time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I bought the one way ticket at Klook (again) <a href="https://www.klook.com/activity/818-thsr-one-way-ticket-kaohsiung/">here</a>.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You can check the schedule at THSR official website <b><a href="https://www.thsrc.com.tw/en/">here</a></b> to decide your schedule. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You only need to show the voucher on your phone and passport to the ticket booth, then you'll receive a booklet <i>(?) </i>with the details of your chosen trip: train number, seat number, departure, arrival.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Yes, you'll get that instead of a card to tap on the card reader. To pass the card reader, show the booklet and your passport to the staff and they'll let you go through.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444;"><i>The booklet as the exchange of ticket. Credit goes to kkday website.</i></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">In THSR, you're allowed to eat and drink. You'll have enough space for your seat and, don't worry, it's really comfortable and clean. Nothing much I could say about the THSR but it's a really good experience <span style="color: #444444;"><i>(I wish Indonesia will have this kind of facility in the future)</i></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Arriving at <span style="color: #783f04;"><b>HSR Zuoying Station</b></span> in Kaohsiung, I got my phone ready to check the train map, installed on my Android phone as <span style="color: #20124d;"><b>Transit TW</b></span> <span style="color: #444444;"><i>(you'll find it on PlayStore as Transit Taipei Taiwan NAVITIME <b><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.navitime.transit.taiwan&hl=en">here</a></b>)</i></span>. This one is really helpful if you need to check the route map <span style="color: #444444;"><i>(Taipei and Kaohsiung)</i></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #4c1130;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #4c1130;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #4c1130;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #4c1130;"><b><i>➣ </i></b></span></span></i></b></span></span></span></span></span></i></b></span></span>Accommodation</i></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Now come the part: <i><b>where did we stay in Kaohsiung?</b></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We rented a place listed in <b>AirBnB</b>; the host is <span style="color: #4c1130;"><b>David</b></span> and you can check his place <b><a href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/7462388">here</a></b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">For 3 nights, it cost us around<span style="color: #990000;"><b> IDR 1,040,000</b></span> <i>(including travel credit using reference link)</i>. Yes, that's the cost for 2 persons.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It was raining when we arrived at the nearest MRT station to his place <span style="color: #444444;"><i>(we communicated with him using WhatsApp after the booking confirmation)</i></span>. After around 5-10 minutes, he met us at the <span style="color: #741b47;">Exit 2 of Cultural Center MRT Station</span> and walked us to the apartment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The AirBnB title is not an exaggeration; you just need 30 seconds walk from the exit to the apartment! There's also an elevator so we didn't need to exhaust ourselves with the luggage.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Upon arrival, David showed us our <i>(lovely)</i> room, completed with private bathroom and amenities, hair dryer, TV, wardrobe, queen-sized bed, lamp, and mineral water. He also prepared some snacks, fresh fruits, and vegetable juice! He also explained that we're allowed to use the washing machine.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444;"><i>Lovely room, isn't it?</i></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Afterwards he told us the best places to visit in Kaohsiung <span style="color: #444444;"><i>(he prepared the list already!)</i></span> and, unfortunately, when we asked him about going to <span style="color: #783f04;"><b>Fo Guang Shan</b></span>, it's unlikely the best timing to go there.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444;"><i>Image of Fo Guang Shan for reference. Credit goes to Pinterest</i></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's almost 2 PM there and we needed to take a bus to reach Fo Guang Shan. Not to mention the weather was somehow unstable; rainy, sunny, rainy, sunny. He recommended us to visit the newest mall there due to those reasons. Monica and I decided to drop ourselves at two malls today as both are not too far from one another.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #4c1130;"><i><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #4c1130;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #4c1130;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #4c1130;"><b><i>➣ L</i></b></span></span></i></b></span></span></span></span></span></i></b></span></span>unch, Dome of Light</b></i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">However we needed food for lunch first.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We took the MRT and got ourselves amazed at <span style="color: #741b47;">Formosa Boulevard MRT Station</span> as we snapped some pictures of the <span style="color: #783f04;"><b>Dome of Light</b></span>, the largest glass work in the world. It was designed by Italian artist Narcissus Quagliata.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444;"><i>Beautiful indeed!</i></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">With zero information, we walked out from the MRT station, trying to find food. Yet we couldn't find any around at that hour. I wonder if we're just unlucky or we missed any available restaurant there! Thirty minutes or so, we're too hungry to argue, we finally stopped at... <b>7-11</b>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Our choice of lunch was cold noodle <span style="color: #990000;"><b>(NTD 45)</b></span>. Yes, we didn't realize it's cold noodle though. We did wonder why the staff didn't offer to heat the noodle first. I bought a watermelon milk <span style="color: #444444;"><i>(yes, you didn't read it wrong)</i></span> and it tasted wonderful <span style="color: #990000;"><b>(NTD 39)</b></span>! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Long story short, we reached Taroko Park <span style="color: #741b47;"><i>(stop at Caoya MRT Station, Exit 2)</i></span> and realized it's actually a high end shopping mall; we bought nothing there <span style="color: #444444;"><i>(considering the Godiva Ice Cream but it's NTD 200 so, no, thank you)</i></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We finally ordered a plate of Omurice at the food court since we're still craving for food. Not bad but it's a little bit overpriced I might say.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Officially opened on May 2016, <span style="color: #783f04;"><b>Taroko Park (大魯閣草衙道)</b></span> is a shopping center completed with F1-level karting circuit licensed by Suzuka, roller-skating rink, softball and baseball ground, and fitness center. You'll also find a Ferris Wheel and a carousel here!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Two stops away, we took <span style="color: #741b47;">Exit 3 of Kaisyuan MRT Station</span> to <span style="color: #783f04;"><b>Dream Mall (夢時代)</b></span>. Some said there's a shuttle bus to reach the mall but we couldn't find any so we just dragged our feet to <span style="color: #20124d;">the largest shopping mall in East Asia</span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Yes, you read it right. Consisted of 11 floors, this mall is famous for the rooftop amusement park. Find the Hello Kitty Ferris Wheel, fondly called <b><span style="color: #783f04;">Kaohsiung Eye (高雄之眼)</span></b>, and take a cart to the top to see the beautiful view of Kaohsiung city!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Oh, Monica is not a big fan of height but I managed to drag her along <span style="color: #444444;"><i>(she thanked me later for sure)</i></span>. It's not in her agenda but, oh, like one said: <b>we can't let fear determine our future</b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Irrelevant quote but I just want to put it here<span style="color: #444444;"> <i>(because I just watched </i><b>The Lost City of Z</b><i> yesterday).</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You see, we put one night market for our dinner stop there. One night, one night market. That's how greedy we are.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">However, very unfortunate to us, we failed on our first night to visit <span style="color: #783f04;"><b>Kaisyuan Night Market (</b></span><span class="st"><span style="color: #783f04;"><b>凱旋觀光夜市)</b></span>, also the</span> <span style="color: #783f04;"><b>Jinzhuan Night Market (<span class="st">金鑽觀光夜市)</span></b></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">No, it's not because we didn't have the time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Walking for 1 km from Dream Mall, we found what they called as <span style="color: #20124d;">the largest night market area in Taiwan</span> and ended up with disappointment.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">There were not many vendors open for business at Kaisyuan. Most of the stalls were <u>closed</u>. We barely had any interest to buy food there.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Jinzhuan? <u>It's closed.</u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We found the schedule, written specifically that the night market is open on Saturday but it's completely dark. Is it out of business already? Were we just unlucky that night? We don't know.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Feeling too exhausted to walk for another kilometer to the MRT station, we took a bus <span style="color: #444444;"><i>(and that's when I found out you can't use EasyCard for Kaohsiung bus. HA!)</i></span>. Turned out it's a free one <span style="color: #444444;"><i>(I can't differentiate it actually; we just followed other passengers)</i></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We returned to the apartment right away and called it a day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Hello 2017!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Yes, I know, it's already <b>April</b> so greeting the 2017 is a little bit late -- okay, it's <b>very</b> late.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">However this is my first post on the blog this year!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Nope, no more new year's resolution to be written here.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I know, I finally break my own tradition but, well, changes can happen anytime and anywhere! <i>(I know, lame excuse)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">How is your 2017 as the year has knocked the fourth month?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Mine has been quite a colorful journey up to this day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">New Year, Singapore, Chinese New Year, Valentine, Easter. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It will be so rude of me if I just sum my January to April in a sentence so I'm just going to ramble everything as much as I can here.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Semarang on 4 January 2017.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Taking a flight early enough to open the new year, right?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I was asked to help for a project in Purwodadi for a couple of days so, no, I didn't stay there long enough for more fun -- but I think the others spend their time very well there together! Glad that you all enjoy the moment!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My second flight in 2017 is for <b>holiday purpose</b>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Yes, I visited <b>Singapore</b> for the fourth time and, yes, I will be happy to visit the country next time if I have the chance.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This time my companions are no other than <span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Jeanette</b></span> and <span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Valentcia</b></span> who agreed to purchase the flight+hotel within 5 minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">From 15 to 18 January 2017, three of us spent our days as much as we can according to our picked destinations!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Maybe I should put the details on another post for my visit to Singapore. <i>Yes, I definitely should do that.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I also visited Cikarang last month for another project.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This time it's interesting as I was given the chance to meet a team from German! Speaking of practicing my English professionally, right?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's only a week but I think <i>(maybe)</i> I will meet them again in August.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Up to today, I have watched 28 movies at cinemas. I wonder if I will pass the records I made for myself last year (46 movies).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's such a timeless movie and, despite some minor stuffs, I think the live action version of this Disney fairy tale is perfect!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">However the movie with best score goes to <span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Hidden Figures</b></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Their songs, <span style="color: #444444;"><i>"Chase Me"</i></span> and <span style="color: #444444;"><i>"Good Night"</i></span> can pass as opening soundtrack for anime!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> lov<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">e (almost) all <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">of the tracks in <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">'Divide'<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> because they're <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">beautiful<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The first wedding party I attended this year is <span style="color: #990000;">Surya and Norita</span>'s wedding!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">More will come after August, I guess. Like people said, most weddings are held during the months of -Ber <i>(September to December).</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I personally go for <span style="color: #660000;">#GueDua</span> but, today, on the second round of election, it seems like my wish doesn't align with the expectations. However, as they say, whoever win the election doesn't matter, as long as the citizens vote for them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My 2017 is not all bright and happy. I had some days full of... How should I put it?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Unstable emotion? Trust issue? Internal struggle?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">However, <span style="color: #20124d;">what doesn't kill you makes you stronger</span>, right?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Fortunately,
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I also<i> (kind of) </i>celebrated my 3-years work anniversary at STEM!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">To sum up, I've worked as a professional consultant for <b>five years</b>! Five years, people!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Now where am I in the line of writers though?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">That's a rhetorical question.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Now I have a problem to take a picture for VISA purpose... which I'll tell you the purpose later. Later as in later... <b>2-3 months?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I should give a post dedicated for Singapore later.<br />And I <u>should</u> have an interesting post in <b>June</b>. ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Mine has gone somehow <i>a little bit too fast</i> that I still can't believe the calendar of 2016 is on the last page today. However, still, there are many memorable things to cherish and I'd be happy to share them here.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Yes, here I am with <b>another review of my year</b>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This year I'm going to write down the moments as many as possible, completed with the pictures if there are any. Let's just say it will be like a diary-summary-list.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">There are Instagram and Path, but this blog is the first of all <span style="color: #990000;">when I really want to remember moments.</span> ;) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>For previous references:</i> <a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2008/12/mirror-mirror-on-wall.html"><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>2008</b></span></a> | <a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2009/12/last-day-of-2009.html"><span style="color: #073763;"><b>2009</b></span></a> | <a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2010/12/311210.html"><span style="color: #a64d79;"><b>2010</b></span></a> | <a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2011/12/lessons-of-2011.html"><span style="color: #783f04;"><b>2011</b></span></a> | <a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2012/12/review-2012.html"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>2012</b></span></a> | <a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2013/12/moments-of-2013.html"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><b>2013</b></span></a> | <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2014/12/book-of-2014.html"><span style="color: blue;"><b>2014</b></span></a></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: blue;"><b> </b></span>| <a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2015/12/journey-of-2015.html"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>2015</b></span></a></span>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 1.</b> <span style="color: #e69138;">New Year in Surabaya!</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">(This year she will still be there and I kinda miss the apartment... or more like the fun with her? Ha!)</span> </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 5.</b> Back to Jakarta and finally met my own Christmas 2015/New Year 2016 gifts: <span style="color: #444444;">Amazon Kindle</span> and the set of <span style="color: #990000;">Hogwarts Library</span>! I bought it through <span style="color: #0b5394;">bistip.com</span>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 11.</b> Monsieur C <span style="color: #e06666;"><i><span style="color: black;">(yes, a very awesome writer-best-friend of mine)</span> </i></span>returned to Jakarta for holiday and he brought back <span style="color: #073763;">the complete series of Harry Potter</span> I <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">requested him to order</span>! Ah, no, I don't open them to read. I put them in my book shelf with care and love. Oh, he also gave me a lot of snacks!<span style="color: #e06666;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>(wai<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ting for his next return for snack, oops!)</span></i></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 13. </b><span style="color: #783f04;">Chronosphere Episode 1</span>! Tried the escape game with Chris and we managed to finish it <span style="color: #e06666;"><i>(fortunately).</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 14.</b> Sad news of the day: <span style="color: #444444;"><i>Alan Rickman</i></span> left the world. It's such a heartbreaking news.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 16.</b> 2 stages of <span style="color: #7f6000;">Tick Tock Escape Room</span>! Twice ALMOST made it. <span style="color: #e06666;"><i>(Speaking of unable to save money, blame me)</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 19.</b> Paid a visit to Cirebon for a meeting with client. Been a while since I spent a night at Hotel Amaris. I pretty like staying there.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 20.</b> Reading <span style="color: #351c75;">The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto by Mitch Albo</span>m. It's a dreamy yet sad story with lessons of love in music.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 21. </b>Received a packet from Singapore. It's a gift from my soulmate-author-friend, completed with a handwritten letter: <i>"I would never find the joy in writing if it wasn't for you." <span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">(on another note, <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I will meet her in two weeks<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">! Yey!)</span></span></span></span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 24. </b><span style="color: red;">Stephen and Ely's wedding day!</span> Met up with some old friends from HIMSISFO there.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 25. </b>Finished watching <span style="color: blue;"><b><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Signal</span></b></span> Episode 2 and I knew I had found the best mystery drama from South Korea! A really<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> recommended <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">series<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">! <span style="color: #e06666;">(<i>This <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">is coming from someone who <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">is not really into K-drama)</span></span></i></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 27. </b>Succeed in escaping the stage <span style="color: #783f04;">Devil's Triangle of Pandora Experience</span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 29.</b> <span style="color: #e69138;">Super belated birthday surprise for Brenda</span>.<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We're getting 'better' in g<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">iving belated <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">birthday surprise, eh?</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 1.</b> Watched <span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>The Finest Hours</b></span></span>; drenched in rain on my way back to hotel. <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Oh</span>, I watched this when I was <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">in Cirebon for a <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">cut off <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">pro<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">j<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ect at client's office</span></span></span></span>.</span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 8. </b><span style="color: #e69138;">Chinese New Year with Monica</span>. Chung Gi Wa to Beatrice Quarters to Taman Anggre<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">k<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">. We met Jeanette there!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 9. </b>Failed to escape <span style="color: #b45f06;">The Lost Tribe</span> with my officemate<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> at Pandora Experience. It was really fun though!</span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 15.</b> <span style="color: #b45f06;">Chronosphere episode 2</span> with Chris. Speaking about <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">e</span>pic fail, <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">he said</span>. Ah, we <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">could do better, couldn't we? <i>*laugh*</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 16.</b> Watched <span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>Deadpool</b></span></span>. I<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">n<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">deed an unique <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">superhero he is. Not even sure if he is supposed to be cal<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">led a superhero<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">! Will look forward to his appearance in the next Marvel movie!</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 17.</b> Project at Cikarang started! Home for months.<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <span style="color: #e06666;"><i>(<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Thoug<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">h it will be a short one, turned out <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">we <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">were surprised<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> later! Ha!)</span></span></span></span></span></i></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 20.</b> Received the copy of <span style="color: #38761d;">"How To Script A Kiss"</span> where I wrote one of the stories: <span style="color: #0c343d;"><b><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">One Special Night.<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Come to think of it, it's the l<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ast project I actually joined <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">where I got <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">selected. Oh well.</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 5.</b> Watched <span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>Comic 8: Casino Kings Part 2</b></span></span>.<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Wat<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ched the first part with my Mom and two <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">youngers brothers before. <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Unfort<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">unately, <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">n</span></span>ot as funny as I thought it would b<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">e.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 8.</b> Watched <span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>Zootopia</b></span></span>. The first animated movie I watched on cinema al<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">so the first movie I watche<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">d in Cinemaxx<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">, as well in </span>Cikarang! <span style="color: #e06666;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">(Buy <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">2 get 3<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">, HA!)</span></span></span></i></span></span></span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 22.</b> Met an old friend, <span style="color: #674ea7;">Bali</span>, at Mall Lippo Cikarang. It'<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">s always nice to spend some times <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">to update <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">news from others. Oh, <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I also <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">w</span></span></span></span></span>atched <span style="color: blue;"><b><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Allegiant</span></b></span> with my team. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 16.</b> Watched <span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>The Jungle Book</b></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> with Monica and Wien. An interesting movie indeed. <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I don't follow the cartoon version though.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 26.</b> Watched <span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>Backtrack</b></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> in Cikarang.</span> Because we ha<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">d a v<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ouc<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">her <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">for one free ticket and it's going to expire so... Jumpscare! <i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">*la<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ugh*</span></span></i></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 30. </b>Visit to Big Bad Wolf Books Indonesia at ICE BSD. First time to AEON Mall. Ah, I haven't read the books I bough<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">t there. Oops! <span style="color: #e06666;"><i>(There<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> are a lottt of foods to enjoy at AEON!)</span></i></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 1.</b> Watched <span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>Captain America: Civil War</b></span></span>.<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> It feels more like The Avengers 3 for me<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">. Still, I enjoyed it<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> with my younger bro<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">thers.</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 2.</b> Watched <span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>Ada Apa Dengan Cinta 2</b></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> with Monica. After 14 years, the sequel <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">is brought to cinemas! FYI, <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">t</span>his movie makes <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">people want to visit <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Yogyakarta<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 21.</b> Watched <span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>X-Men: Apocalypse</b></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">. This movie reminds me of s<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">everal conversations happened between <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">a friend <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">of mine <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">with her new a<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">cquaintance. <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>*laughs*</i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 22.</b> I went to <span style="color: #b45f06;">JF Hair Studi</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">o</span> to have a <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">(little) change. You know, <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">green hair.</span> You can read <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">the detail <a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2016/05/quarter-of-century.html"><i>here</i></a>.</span></span></span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 24.</b> <span style="color: red;">My 25th birthda</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: red;">y! </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This year I <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">spent my birthda<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">y in Cikarang for work. <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Still thankful for all t<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">he birthday wishes and greetings! <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My team and I went to watch <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="color: blue;"><b>The Green Room</b></span></span> that day<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> as well.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 29.</b> <span style="color: #ea9999;">A special day to remember.</span> I'll keep it in heart for now. <i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">*winks*</span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 4.</b> <span style="color: #674ea7;">Mom's 51st birthday.</span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Her four children finally managed to <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">be in <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">a frame. Ha! I also <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">attended </span></span></span></span><span style="color: #cc0000;">Nicky and Maria's wedding<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> party</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> at night<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 11. </b>Watched <span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>Now You See Me </b></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>2</b></span></span>, the sequel of one of my favorite movies<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">. Anyway, Daniel Radcliffe is in the movie!</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 16.</b> <span style="color: #e69138;">Took SAP Exam and passed</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #e69138;">!</span> Yey! <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Although I expected myself to get better score but, well, we<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">'<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ve done it, friends!</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 23. </b>Watched <span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>Central Intelligence</b></span></span>. <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Blackout at the house we<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">'re staying in Cikarang so we took a shot for a co<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">medy movie. Lesson learned: </span></span></span><i>"Be a hero in your own story." </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 26.</b> <span style="color: #b45f06;">Visit to Paws <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">and</span> Tails Dog Cafe.</span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My Mom and little broth<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">er visited AEON for the first t<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ime as well.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 2. </b>Watched <span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>The Legend of Tarzan</b></span></span>.<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> I fe<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ll for R<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">obbie Margot here; e<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ven before I reali<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">zed she would be in Suicide Squad!</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 3.</b> Watched <span style="color: blue;"><b><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Rudy Habibie</span></b></span>. <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Heard about how good Reza Rahardian in <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">the previous movie. He<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> is indeed very good. Lesson<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> lea<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">rned: </span></span></span></span></span><i>"Every problem has a solution."</i> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 4.</b> Watched <span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>Independence Day: Resurgence</b></span></span>. I <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">coincidentally</span> watched it on the exact day of Ameri<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ca's <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">independ<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ence day<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">!</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 6.</b> <span style="color: #b45f06;">Visit to IKEA</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">. There w<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">as sale everywhere at the day so I grabbed some stuffs<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> to home! <span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>(<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">where are those stuffs now<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">, I wonder)</span></span></i></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 16.</b> <span style="color: #e69138;">Received my belated birthday present</span> from friends: laptop bag!<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> I received it after spending <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">lunchtime with Jeanette, <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Monica, and Rufina. </span></span>I<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> always bring it whenever I leave <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Jakarta for work.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 23.</b> Watched <span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>Skiptrace</b></span></span>.<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Because Mom is a fan of Jackie Chan, of co<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">urse. Who is not?</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 24.</b> Watched <span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>Star Trek Beyond</b></span></span>. Wow, I watched a lot of movies<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> in July!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 31.</b> Preparation for Go Live<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> in Cikarang. A senior, Rini<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">, came to be our companion<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">. <span style="color: #e06666;"><i>(<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The more, the merrier!)</span></i></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 1.</b> Go Live<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> in Cikarang! <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The projec<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">t <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">is somehow de<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">layed due to seve<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ral reasons, from May to August. Anyway, managed to finish <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">another cy<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">cle with the help of team!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 4.</b> Watched <span style="color: blue;"><b><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">3 Srikandi</span></b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">. <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Our kind of celebration as a team aft<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">er the Go Live<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">. It's an enter<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">taining movie to enjo<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">y.</span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 6.</b> Watched <span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>Suicide Squad</b></span></span> at The Premiere XXI<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">. <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Talente<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">d stars <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">but not a<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">n awesome movie. <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">A new e<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">xperience of <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">watching at cinema though! <i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">*grins*</span></i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 13.</b> Watched <span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>Alice Through the Looking Glass</b></span></span>.<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">most ridiculous reason <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">of war that I have ever seen. Seriously.<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Yep, <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'm disappointed.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 17. </b>Watched <span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>The Nice Guys</b></span></span> at Puri Indah Mall and <span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV</b></span></span> at Central Park Mall. Double movies<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> in a day!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 21.</b> Writing <span style="color: #7f6000;">#MyCupOfStory</span> as a loud argument happened.<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The argument left a<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> 'scar' whe<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">n <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">the term<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> of<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">'<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">leave' is spoken<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">. Anyway, the s<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">tor<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">y I've written can be read <a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2016/08/sorry.html">here</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 26. </b>Watched <span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>Mechanic: Resurrection</b></span></span>.<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Not very bad but <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">t</span></span>oo invin<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">cible that <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">the main charact<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">er beca<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">me unrealistic for me.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 27.</b> Watched <span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>The Secret Life of Pets</b></span></span>. Second animated movie to watch <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">at cinema. Couldn't surpass Zo<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">otopia's score. Oh, <span style="color: #bf9000;">7 m</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #bf9000;">ovies in a m</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #bf9000;">onth</span>!</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Take 28. The day Monica 'trapped' me to <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">agree on a plan that I nev<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">er expected to <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">happen<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> but, somehow, I'<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">m glad I agreed. <i>*laug<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">hs*</span></i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <span style="color: #e69138;">The time is coming near<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<u><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Scene 09: September</span></b></u></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 4. </b>Watched <span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>Train to Busan</b></span></span>.<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The first Korean movie to watch at cinema <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">in 2<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">016. It's recommended!</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 10. </b><span style="color: red;">Felix and Nina's wedding day!</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> They've been together for more than 10 years and they're so lovable! Congrats!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 11.</b> <span style="color: red;">Willy and Yola's wedding day!</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: red;"> </span>Two wedding<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> nights in a row!</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 12.</b> <span style="color: #20124d;">Hilda's bridal shower</span> with bridesmaids at Fortunate Coffee PIK Jakarta.<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Fi<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ve bridesmaids <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">planned the <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">s<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">imple <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ga<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">thering secretly to surprise the brid<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">e-to<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">-be. It worked!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 17. </b>Goodbye home for 6 months at Taman Simpruk. The house full of <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">'surprises<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">: from Gekko (Tokek)<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">, <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">big spider, <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">hundreds of ants, to <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">millipede<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">s' invasions! Anyway, we're leaving the house for good this time. <i>*<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">laughs<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">*</span></span></i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Watched <span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>Warkop DKI Reborn: Jangkrik Boss Part 1</b></span></span>. Such a nostalgic movie<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">! <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Of course, the<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> original <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">has its <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">unique touch<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 18.</b> <span style="color: #0b5394;">Hilda's bridal shower</span> with Agatha and Livia. We've been best friend<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">s since 200<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">2 <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">and we've agreed to <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">have a bridal shower</span> when another one of us <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">will be married next t<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ime!</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Accidentally at the same cafe where Amelia, Christa, and Selvi were surprised by their friends for a bridal shower as well.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I also went to <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">wa</span>tch <span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>Bad Moms</b></span></span> at Cinemaxx Gold. <i><span style="color: #e06666;">(Buy 1 get 1 free! HA!)</span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 19.</b> Anak Kost! First night at Fontana Kosy Kost.<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> After years of being called as 'anak kos<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">' when I was still studying in Binus<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> (because I was <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ALWAYS around there<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> even <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">when I could <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">be <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">at home), I became a real <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">'anak k<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">os'<i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">. *laughs<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">*</span></span></i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 25.</b> <span style="color: red;">Ichsan and Isabella's wedding day!</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Th<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ird wedding party of my classmates<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> from college! Congrats!</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 2. </b><span style="color: red;">Dion and Hilda's wedding day!</span> I am hon<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ored to be a part of <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">my best friend<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">'s special day!<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">(<span style="color: #e06666;">The dresse<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">s are all by </span>Hild<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">a's sister, Winda Halomoan<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">! <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Pretty, right?<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">)</span></span></span></span></span></span></i></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 8. </b><span style="color: red;">Joel and Evi's wedding day!</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Second<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> wedding <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">of officemate i<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">n 2016. Congrats, Jo!</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 15. </b>Watched <span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>A Monster Calls</b></span>.</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Been a while since the <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">last time I watched a movie by myself. It's actually a pretty touchi<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ng movie <span style="color: #e06666;"><i>(if only </i></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><i>s</i></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><i>ome kids didn't ruin the moment)</i></span>.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 16.</b> Double movies! <span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>Inferno</b></span></span> and <span style="color: blue;"><b><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">The Accountant</span></b></span>. <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">A day could be fine for hours and then ruined in a <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">moment due to miscommunication. Yep, <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">a</span></span></span>rgued a lot at night due to l<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ack of understa<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">nding</span></span>. <span style="color: #e06666;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">(Still feel <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">sorry)</span></span></i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 19.<span style="color: #e69138;"> </span></b><span style="color: #e69138;">Last day in Cikarang.</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #e69138;"> </span>Yes, for good! <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Bye, <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">m<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">y life as 'anak kos'!</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 24. </b>Watched <span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>Bridget Jones's Baby</b></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> with Monica. It's a sweet, fun movie!</span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 26. </b>Watched <span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>Doctor Strange</b></span></span>.<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> like Benedict Cumberbatch and watched this movie for him!</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 29. </b>First time took Transjakarta to Karawaci. Managed to do it alone! Oh, it's also the <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">f</span>irst time trying board game at <span style="color: #7f6000;">The Bunker</span>. It's f<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">un!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 5.</b> <span style="color: #bf9000;">Monica<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">'s</span> bapti<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">s<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">m day</span></span></span>.<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> She asked me to be her Godmother and, a<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">s my God<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">father once to<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ld me, <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">o<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ne way to <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">enrich your soul <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">is to guide<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">. <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Proficiat, Mon!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 9.</b> Watched <span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>Hacksaw Ridg</b></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>e</b></span></span>, a biogr<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">aphical war film. <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I t<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">hought it woul<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">d be full o<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">f drama<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">. Apparently there <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">are moments of <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">laughters. It's a g<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">reat <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">movie!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 20.</b> <span style="color: red;">Daniel and Erica's wedding day!</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Met several old friends there. <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's been a while!</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 30. </b>Driving to <span style="color: #134f5c;">Purwodadi</span>. No, of course, I d<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">i</span>dn't drive. My project manager, Christine, and I were accompanied with the office driver for 10 hours. Yes, 10 hours. Another new experience. H<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">a! <span style="color: #e06666;"><i>(<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I laugh<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ed a <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">little bit too much with <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Christine</span></span></span>)</span></span></i></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 4.</b> Sunday Mass at Cathedral of Semarang. I was so sick in the morning that I couldn't sleep for a wink. Thankfully my partner gave me a medicine... which didn't work the way it should be but, anyway, I was cured!<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>*lau<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ghs*</span></i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 6.</b> Back to Jakarta; my first flight using Citilink. <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The plan to<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> give Jeanette <span style="color: #bf9000;">a belated birthday surprise is a success</span>! It<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">'s unfortunate tha<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">t Brenda couldn't join <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">in person.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 11.</b><span style="color: #e69138;"> Goes to Bandung!</span> A short escape in MPH group. Only seven of us made it. This take consists of Kawah Putih, Bakso Enggal Malang, Kane Pizzeria, Roti Gempol, and Marlo Kitchen.<i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Anyway, <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">also my first AirBnB experience!</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 12.</b> Back to Jakarta after the short escape. This take consists of Mie Rica Kejaksaan, One Eighty Coffee, and Sate Maranggi Purwakarta. Until next tr<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ip, MPH!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 13. </b>Watched <span style="color: #4c1130;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b><span style="color: blue;">Sing</span> </b></span></span>with my Mom.<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Third animated movie <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">in 2016. It's <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">a lot of fun with good songs!</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 18.</b> Watched <span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>Rogue One: A Star Wars Story</b></span></span> at CGVblitz Velvet Class. Thanks Ci Fanie for the voucher! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 22.</b> Watched <span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>Assassin's Creed</b></span> </span>after made a silly mistake.<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> I <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">(f<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">reaking) bought tickets for Wednesday and realized it <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">on Thursday, fifteen minutes before the movie. Oh, and <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'm honestl<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">y disappointed<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> with the movie.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 23.</b> My second time to receive <span style="color: #20124d;">Sacrament of Reconciliation</span>.<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Glad that I could make it on the last day in schedule!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 24. </b>T<span style="color: #bf9000;">he first time best friends since junior high school spent Christmas Eve together!</span> Me, Agatha, Hilda, and Livia. From lunch to dessert to Mass to dinner</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 27.</b> Sad to hear the heartbreaking news of <span style="color: #444444;"><i>Carrie Fishe<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">r</span></i></span> passed away due to heart attack. You'll always be loved.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take 28</b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>.</b> </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I went to watch <span style="color: blue;"><b><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Cek Toko Sebelah</span></b></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">at night with my family<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">. It's <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">unexpectedly a fun<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> yet<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> heartwarming movie! <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I recommend it t<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">o people who want to <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">enjoy a year-end movie!<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Wow</span></span></span>, I watched a lot of Indonesian movies this year!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Howe<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ver, there's also <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">a</span></span></span>nother <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">heartbreaking news of <span style="color: #444444;"><i>Debbie Reynolds</i></span> passed away<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">; she's the mother of Carrie Fisher. <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Looking at the<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">se pictures of them make my heart breaks<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">. Rest in peace, beautiful mother <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">and daughter.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Take </b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>30.</b> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #e69138;">Last workday in 2016! </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I wasn't able to snap a pic together last year because I was in Surabaya. <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I had a new pic<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ture to cherish the day!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My last movie in 2016: <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b><span style="color: blue;">Passengers</span></b></span>. Watched it with Delbert, Fenn<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">y, Hendy, Very,<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> and Wien. </span>Couldn't understand why the review is bad. I personally think it's a <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">very good movie!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As I <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">just finished writing all of those a<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">bove, it's already 5 PM here<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">, <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">less than 7 hours to 2017!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #4c1130;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">2016 has been a year full of <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">surprises<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">and changes for me.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'm thankful to God that I <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">am allowed to experience all of those moments, good or bad, happy or<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> sad, they're all<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> parts of m<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">y life.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">15 wedding invitations, 46 movies, <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Escape Game, <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">learn to drive a car, ombre hair, SAP exam, bridal showers, Bandung trip, Purwodadi project, lunch at SATOO, Ch<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ristmas Eve<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> with best friends<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">, and a lot of more wonderful moments.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #0c343d;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Th<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">anks for e<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">veryone who have made my 2016 a <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">great year</span></span>.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If there is one thing I'm missing in 2016, it's the fact that <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #660000;"><b>I</b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #660000;"><b> </b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #660000;"><b>haven't succeed </b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #660000;"><b>in wri</b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #660000;"><b>ting a boo</b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #660000;"><b>k</b></span> but that's another story to tell in <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">next post. <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">;)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I even still ow<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">e you <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">the detai<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ls of UWRF last year! <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">S<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">orry! <i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">*bows*</span></i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Anyway, I <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">hope you ha<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ve a <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">blessed 2016.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's been quite a while since the last time I actually came up with a decent blog post.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Speaking about <b>decent</b>, this is (only) <span style="color: purple;">my fifth post </span>in 2016.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Awesome, isn't it? <i>/sarcasm/</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Calendar is showing 23 November 2016 today and that means...<span style="color: #cc0000;">around 38 days to 2017</span>?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">2016 is turning its page a little bit too fast for me;</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">you'll find out what I've been up to for the past ten months on my recap of the year (as usual).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Anyway, what I'm going to share today with you is something which is related to my workplace at the moment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As I have stated <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">i</span>n <a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2014/12/book-of-2014.html"><span style="color: #999999;">‡ Book of 2014 ‡</span></a> , I <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">am currentl<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">y a part of</span></span> <span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>STEM (PT. Sterling Tulus Cemerlang)</b></span>.<i> </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I can't really provide a general answer for this question but I'll try my best.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Q: What is your position?</b></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">A: Functional Consultant. I am involved in the implementation project of SAP Business One. Finishing one project to another, this company to that company.</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Q: How long have you been working there? How many projects have you been involved with?</b></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">A: My first day of STEM is <span style="color: #b45f06;">7 April 2014</span>. Up until now, I'm working on my sixth project since I started working in STEM. You can see the details on my LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/erliasardizar">here</a>.</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Q: So, really, what is your job description?</b></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">A: In general, every project will start from kick off, blueprint discussion, configuration, development, training, testing, final preparation, and then Go Live. I am involved in all of those phases (except development, since it belongs to Technical Consultant).</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">A: Every company has business process but not every company has the integrated business solution. SAP, a German multinational software corporation that makes enterprise software to manage business operations and customer relations </span></i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">(quoted from Wikipedia)</span><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">, is one of the best systems to help companies who are seeking for the solution.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">STEM is <span style="color: #351c75;">the official partner</span> of SAP Business One </span></i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">(one of SAP products)</span><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> in Indonesia and STEM helps the customers to implement SAP B1 by going through all of the phases. Go Live means the company starts to use SAP B1 as discussed and designed for the client.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">That's where consultants are also needed. When the customer expects something, a consultant should understand the issue and be aware of the solution.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">A: I worked as an Internal Consultant<b> </b>for Material Management (MM) Module of SAP All-in-One before. Different product, different tasks.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I like the fact that I'm able to meet different people from various industries. Not only the clients, I'm also involved in different teams from one project to another. I get the chance to share my knowledge and learn from others at the same time.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I've mentioned that I'm working on my sixth project currently, right? Since the first project, I received the chances to work in Cirebon (Jan - Apr 2014), Surabaya (May - Dec 2015), and Cikarang (Feb - Oct 2016) so I'll let you wonder<span style="color: #cc0000;"> which one I like better</span>.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You can find several in <a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2014/12/book-of-2014.html"><span style="color: #999999;">‡ Book of 2014 ‡</span></a> and <a href="http://erlia91.blogspot.co.id/2015/12/journey-of-2015.html"><span style="color: #e69138;">‡ Journey of 2015 ‡</span></a> such as:</span></i></div>
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<li><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">First flight to Surabaya on May 2015</span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Potluck at office on July 2015</span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Our Christmas early dinner on December 2015</span></i></li>
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<i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Not to mention that I met new friends here who share similarities with me!</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's a FREE POS application for Android mobile phones. You can download it <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sterling.ireap&hl=en"><i>here</i></a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The apps gives you freedom and flexibility in managing your retail data: from managing your articles/items and pricing, to controlling stocks and sales cashier. It's ideal for mobile and semi-permanent retail establishment with minimal facilities.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #45818e;">Sharing became easier with BagiTeman</span> as it lets people who want to share kindness to other by registering as donors. Your kindness can be anything you're willing to give away, from food to books to clothes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Oh, and in case you have free time on <b>23 - 25 November 2016</b>, you can visit STEM booth at <span style="color: #674ea7;"><b>INA SHOP EXPO</b></span>, located at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">All of them are written based on my personal experience plus my amateur skill of writing so pardon me for <span style="color: #e06666;"><i>any kind of incorrect statement (or grammars!)</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">One minute you convince yourself that it's gonna be a good day but you'd probably end up crying to sleep.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Another day you tell yourself that nothing would make you smile but you get what you call the best day of your life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Because life is like that.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You're allowed to plan, to think, to believe.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">However the universe works on its own way, whether you like it or not.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">So let me tell you a story.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">About a girl who tried to understand how the world tried to play her role.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">About someone who thought she could be better if she held back every single thought in mind for herself.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">She was very good with words.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Not extraordinary, but fairly good enough.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">She was good with expressing her feelings in writings. People acknowledged it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And she was happy to know that.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">But, no, she never finished a dream of publishing a book with her name on the cover.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">She was friendly. Oh, yes, she had a bunch of friends.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Because she was a good listener and her friends often mentioned about how mature she was despite the fact that she's younger than all of them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">She would laugh it off as she felt proud of it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">But, oh, how she wanted to cry every single day with all the thoughts haunting her on day and night.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">She loved many things.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Simple but not always as they seemed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">She liked sweets but didn't eat all desserts.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">She liked movies but refused to have what people wanted to watch.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">She liked books as it took her to another universe in mind.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">She liked pretty stuffs but didn't want to wear them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And that's exactly why she hated to fall in love.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Because it's so beautiful that she knew she would break it into pieces.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">She wanted love, of course.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">But she could not get it the way she thought she would.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Remember, universe doesn't work with our way.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Somehow she wanted to change.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">She wanted to publish a book of her dream.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">She wanted to open up a little bit more to friends she trusted.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">She wanted to be less picky as how she was.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And she wanted to love.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">She wanted to make her significant one to be happy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">But all of these took time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">So she wondered if time would ever be enough for her.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And she secretly prayed that it's not just a wishful thinking.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Because she had so much in mind.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">New Year. Valentine. Anniversary. Her birthday. Holiday. His birthday. Christmas. All moments of togetherness.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">She wished he would give her time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">She wished she would be answered with a smile that told her, "It's alright. I'll be waiting."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Then again, life's funny. And she laughed bitterly when there's no more smile to greet her.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Instead she received the letter of apology.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Yet, still, in the broken mind of hers, she repeated to herself.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"It takes time."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Now, as the words of regret suffocated her, she returned to her old self as time would not wait for her or anybody else.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And the Earth won't stop rotating for her.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Even if she wrote a million of words, nothing would change.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Yet at the corner of her mind, the words stayed as she started to lose the faith.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"It takes time."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ㅡ</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Now that I have told the story here, I am asking myself of 29 May.</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Ah, I brought up problem to myself, I realize.</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's a mess. A beautiful mess. A heartbreaking one, yes, I believe.</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">But, still, a beautiful mess.</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Of love.</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Because all I really wanted to say is "Don't leave me."</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">But it doesn't matter anymore.</span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Does it?</span></div>
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