Pictures of Life

Tuesday Getaway

2010-01-12T18:26:00.000-08:00

I ditched her last weekend over the TV show taping session. From Saturday to Sunday... Well, she went out of town also with her dad, so the guilty feeling is not too much.I took a half day off and my idea for the lunch date turned out to be very great, with big laughs over her suggestion on how should I have my own 'relationship' happiness (daang!! my kid is only 8 this January) ; her smitten

2009-10-19T02:51:00.000-07:00

April to now... I'm such a bad blogger, but a good micro-blogger ;)Between the two last posts, me and the precious had our holiday in Singapore for 5 days. Lot of pictures, and memories, absolutely.I won't make the posts of our holiday, but you still can catch up the pictures on my facebook album:Day One : http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=124181&id=601694273&l=8214107ce5Day Two : http://

Sunday Journey

2009-10-18T23:58:00.000-07:00

My last visit was almost 3 years ago and this is the place I always go to heal my feelings. Yeah, to heal the anger, the pain and the shame. Alone. I never asked someone to company me there, as I enjoy my loneliness and the silence of the place, the prayer of the pilgrims, the cool breeze and finally the moment that healed my own pitiful parade.But this time, I decided to ask Vivienne as a

Dancing Queen (in Pajamas)

2009-04-24T18:11:00.000-07:00

Morning craziness..She tried on my pump heels and I put the flower feathers hair clip got from a birthday party.Introduce you...A DANCING QUEEN!!

Long Weekend in Indonesia - Day 3 ... and the Finale

2009-04-12T00:33:00.000-07:00

Was too tired for blogging our day three, I compiled in one post.For the day three, basically we didn't do many things. I stayed home for my closet's door fixing as it's been for one month I went to bed with a view of one closet's door gone. So annoying!And, my oven didn't work well and kinda disturbing. Broken oven = no baking food = disaster!After everything had been done, rush to my shop to

Long Weekend in Indonesia - Day 2

2009-04-09T21:59:00.000-07:00

Bogor... How about Bogor for tomorrow, Vi? "sounds good, Mom"We left home at 6 o'clock in the morning, heading to Kebun Raya Bogor (Botanical Garden). Less than one hour we arrived there and once we arrived around Istana Bogor (the Palace), we saw there were reindeers. Stop!!And it took me two rounds driving to get the entrance of Kebun Raya Bogor.. Hah! Yeah, I'm so not familiar with Bogor. Got

Long Weekend in Indonesia - Day 1

2009-04-09T06:10:00.000-07:00

Election Day on Thursday, Good Friday, Saturday, and Easter. Looonggg Weekend for Indonesia!Vivienne asked for a time in Grand Indonesia's Playground. "3 jam aja, mom" (only 3 hours, mom).. 3 hours?? And what should I do there?Aaah.. there's a hip place inside Harvey Nichols. Instead of had a window shopping around the mall, I'd prefer for a quite nice time.Got a seat at the corner, facing

Another Visit to Makassar

2009-04-02T14:51:00.002-07:00

Another visit to Makassar, not for fun, but to do some job. I used to visit Makassar for a holiday, but now, I should work for the new MAMA. Tired, but it is fun, though..I love doing these things, it is my passion and when you do your job with your passion, nothing can replace it.Here are some other snacks from MAMA Makassar:Biji Nangka Kue KuKue TalamKue Pelita(Brown sugar sauce at the bottom,

Congratulation, koh Oey!

2009-03-27T04:17:00.000-07:00

Dear Koh Oey, Congratulation for your new kopitiam. I went there, had a Lontong cap go meh, Vietnamese Iced Coffee and Wiener Melange (as you write on the menu: coffee with vanilla ice cream). Ya, Koh Oey, I was so hungry and craving for coffee. Koh Oey, your kopitiam completed my afternoon, after met up with a close couple friends with their 4 months baby girl. We had a great conversation,

The new MAMA Makassar

2009-03-25T00:14:00.000-07:00

New place of MAMA, at the old house which used to be our playground. Retouched by Victor Jonathan, my brother in law. He did a very good work. Used to be a spooky house, with huge backyard. Now, beautiful and proud to say, it is the first cafe in Makassar with beautiful old building and 'peranakan' style. Welcome you to MAMA Makassarfront face of MAMAI love the round corner At the right side is

The Ancestors Day

2009-03-21T19:21:00.000-07:00

We spent the morning in the graveyards, visitng our ancestors. It's Ching Ming, the Ancestors Day.It's been for more than 10 years I didn't do such things.We visited 10 Ancestors, maybe? And the weather?? Extremely Hot!Me with the blackie on Pin Hole Mode :Pme and Victor (center and at the corner)Retro sunglasses by Nina Ricci, from my mom's closet ;)

Hype with d-lux

2009-03-21T05:55:00.000-07:00

It's more than a week this tiny red spotted blackie with me. I couldn't stop embracing the time I hold it, and the more I explore the camera, the more I love it (him? should I call it as a he? :P )Exploring a pocket camera is easier than DSLR. I'm a photography lover. I love seeing beautiful picture, I love the feeling behind the picture, what's in the photographer's mind when they captured the

My New Partner, the D-Lux 4

2009-03-20T14:49:00.000-07:00

Whoa!!Again, this lazy lady didn't write for a long time. How long? months? I noticed that my last post was before Christmas.How you guys? Life treating you good? Same here ;) My life been so great lately, the business is growing good, which is kinda surprised me. While other bakery starts to slow down, mine is harvesting. Innovated some new products, trying so hard to catch the market. Working

Merry Christmas, Darling!

2008-12-21T19:00:00.000-08:00

My last day with her before Christmas.. Yes, I will spend Christmas time without Vivienne. She's going for the Java Tour with her Dad and other relatives.I promised to make a blast for her. And yes, we did! We started with her piano lesson in Pacific Place and planned to witness the first-ever snow in Jakarta (as they advertise). Asked the customer service and they said, it's at 1PM. Hmm...

Decanter

2008-11-27T21:50:00.000-08:00

I may say it's an euphoric of me, as I've been to this place for 3 times in one week! Decanter, a new wine house with a great concept. They serve best wine selection and great food with affordable price. And last night was an ultimate night for me as lovely friends, Yohan and Rene as the owners of the place let my favorite song "Dancing Queen" from ABBA to be played there. And what can I say?

True Friendship

2008-11-03T20:31:00.000-08:00

We've been together from first years of college, 1993 and until now, 2008. And the bond is getting stronger from years to years.Happiness and sadness, to be shared. Not a kind of friends who keep in touch everyday. Treasure the time we met up and catching the story up.That's what we call friendship. No jealousy, no demanding attitude. Understand each other and not get hurt easily by other

It's Our Time!

2008-10-19T23:14:00.000-07:00

It's been for ages I didn't touch my camera thou our weekly date still on. Vivienne asked me for playing at Taman Monas and it's time for me to start my passion :)Laughing, sweating, running, walking, eating, and cheating on security that's what we did :)Who would say NO to a 6 years old girl with DSLR on hand? Restricted for a big camera around the mall, but we managed to have some funny

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2008-10-15T02:55:00.000-07:00

When one can't see another loneliness...When one can't touch another wounded flesh...One asked another kindness in another nightHurt the only thing one got in another morning...Crying to spread the wingsThe broken wings the only thing one hadStaying alone without an earGoing home without a warm smile to hear the daily storiesStand still to face the worldWith wounded heart one never know when it

MAMMA MIA!!!!

2008-09-25T16:52:00.000-07:00

After my long hectic day, meetings after meeting.. With my closest girlfriends from Uni, we went for movie.I was a bit so so with Mamma Mia (featured Merryl Streep and Pierce BrosnanY since I'm not a movie person. And Ossy said that she's going to sing out loud in the cinema for the songs. Hmmm... teasing her I said: "I'll move to other seat"..And... I was the one singing out loud and almost

Fever, Wedding and Fever .. again!

2008-09-01T02:46:00.000-07:00

Been for one week, this feeling stay at my body. Temperature going up and down constantly, with paracetamol and antibiotic from the pediatric surgeon (yes.. yes.. I said pediatric surgeon.) Well, as a good friend, the doctor keeps the eyes on me, and as today, he's replaced my medicine!"You must have this.. Hope it's not typhoid"Well, started from last week, when I felt my body temperature went

Kids in a Blue Theme

2008-07-09T19:55:00.000-07:00

It's routinity for us, swimming at the sea. Something that hard to find in Jakarta. Well, there's Ancol, of course, but it's not as what we have in Makassar.On this holiday, my dad gives Vivienne memorable time. They both went every 2 days to the closest island which is in front of the city, and could reach by a small boat for only 10 minutes. Pay Rp 15,000 (not even USD 1.5).And yesterday was my

Patterns and Wish List

2008-07-07T22:48:00.000-07:00

Vivienne, I saw her in patterns..And shapes...And entertaining the great grandma with her piano playing skill.... last but not least....One of Mommy's wish list :D no, actually I just need a new bag. That's it. But this one would be good ;) Helloooo.. Mom needs something new to make her stomach butterflying... hehe..

Aan Ping Lao, the memory of Pork Porridge

2008-07-05T18:27:00.000-07:00

My family's routinity after Sunday Church,having breakfast either Noodle or Porridge. And the childhood memory is Aan Ping Lao, one of the famous Pork Porridge in the town.As both my dad and mom is in Jakarta, so I use this as a moment to bring kind of brainwashing to Vivienne :D Went to Sunday Church, and stopped by at Aan Ping Lao.I love the porridge so much and share one Large portion with

surprised

2008-07-05T03:06:00.001-07:00

I have lost 1 month and didn't realize?I spotted my two last post was on May, and now is July?Where have I been on June????

After My Last Entry

2008-07-05T02:35:00.000-07:00

It's always good to be back home.. ~for a moment~My grandma's 101 birthday.. Wait!! Did I say 101? yeah.. true.. she's been for 1 century plus ONE year in this rude heartless earth.Does she happy? Well, with her good health and all the loving childrens, she supposed to be happy. But, my own opinion, deep down inside (look at my words!) she must be lonely. All her friends (from her age) have gone.

I did it!

2008-05-29T23:52:00.000-07:00

Went into a pile of Vivienne's pictures. Started from her 1st day to the latest pictures made my back stretching hard..Well, 2000 ++ pictures, what do you expect?I need better software for mosaic

Celebrating Stella Erwin First Year!

2008-04-20T04:22:00.000-07:00

When your best bestfriend celebrates her 1st wedding anniversary, nothing could wave your heart more than a joyful feeling..1 year, a small number in marriage life. But knowing what they've been thru for their 13 years together before the wedding, really something for me.Segarra is a right place for us to celebrate, with another friend who happened to be a bridesmaid on the wedding day and her

Karol and Adhy Wedding (Dayak Ceremony)

2008-04-08T06:30:00.001-07:00

At last, the ceremony I looked forward coming :) Couldn't wait to see what would happen on that day..Give you a short story. The groom started his day from Rumah Betang to the bride's house, and there's the ceremony of Dayak's wedding held. Love the outfit, love the feathers, love the details.. love everything! I'm in love with anything from Dayak, except the pork ;) Well, Pontianak made me miss

Karol and Adhy Wedding (Reception on Day Two)

2008-04-08T02:17:00.001-07:00

As an Extravaganza wedding, the reception was a peak moment. And I could see both bride and groom was extremely tired, greeting the guests which were thousands... wait! Did I say thousands? Yes, it was!Don't upload too much pictures here since many of the pictures only a boring formal pictures on the stage with the guests. With her heels to reach Adhy's height, I bet it's killing!Here we go...

Karol and Adhy Wedding (Holy Matrimony )

2008-04-07T23:26:00.000-07:00

After chaos happening a day before with a bunch of photographers, with exhausted body woke up and rush to the the bride's house for a preparation photo shoot.It's always a fun thing for me to capture the morning of a Big Day. "where's the dress?"; "don't forget the ring!"; "my dress doesn't fit like it was at the last time!"... and many panic words came out from everybody in the room. And me,

Karol and Adhy Wedding (First Day)

2008-04-07T07:33:00.000-07:00

As I mentioned before, there were 3 days in a row, and for the first day was Javanese Ceremony. Here are some pictures of the ceremonyBride to be was prepared for the ceremony...While waiting, here's what the groom did. Browsing for his Medical Study (they both are Medical Doctor)I love this...She looks very beautiful with Jasmines covered her head and shoulderThe bride just couldn't sit quietly

Trip to Pontianak (West Borneo)

2008-04-06T22:07:00.000-07:00

Some pictures from the first day when we arrived to Pontianak.My first visit to the town, which is extremely hot, and I could say it's more than my home town, Makassar.Arrived early in the morning straight to the house of the bride. After had a fast briefing with Awe, brother of the Groom, we had a short visit to places where ceremonies would be held. Places? Yes, the wedding was held for 3 days

The 13 years of Sweet Memories

2008-03-03T22:17:00.000-08:00

I went through the piles of my photos stock, and this engagement pictures are one of my favorite. They are my best friend. We went to the University (Parahyangan, Bandung) at 1993. The lady is my best bestfriend. Sounds hype, but it is. We've been through many ups and downs together. And our close relationship remains till now.Ok, back to the pictures. It was taken one year ago, before their

Sunday Morning at the Park

2008-03-02T00:58:00.000-08:00

I make a promise to myself, to spend a quality time with my princess every Sunday. Since we quiet bored with the malls in Jakarta, I offered her to Taman Monas (Monas Park), at the Central of Jakarta.We really had fun there, with my 40D and 50/1.8mm, here are some of the pictures:Her first spot when we entered the park..And she nagging for a cotton candy...I really love this picture.... and look

It's Christmas..

2007-12-26T17:19:00.000-08:00

It's holiday... Escaping from busy days in Jakarta to Makassar. Here I am, spending holidays with my parents. Thou it's not as relaxing as what I thought. Relatives, friends of my parents come and go for Christmas visiting.There were so many things happened before I off to Makassar. When was the last post? After some months! Where I have been? Busy, extremely busy with MAMA, working so hard after

Reflecting

2007-10-23T16:38:00.000-07:00

Lately is a perfect time for reflecting on how my life is going..And to make little adjustments to tweak it in the right direction...Things got pretty crazy!

One Fine Day at the Unfinished Building

2007-09-04T16:39:00.000-07:00

Engagement pictures at the unfinished church? Sounds interesting! It's totally unusual request, as finding unfinished church is not easy. Yet, we couldn't find the church view, so let's say it's unfinished building.It was extremely hot sunny Saturday morning. Sherly decided going there with her kebaya, as she's a kebaya fan. She has lots lotsss of kebaya! It's not easy for her to step across the

A Trip to Sydney

2007-09-01T08:29:00.001-07:00

Flew from August 7th to 18th of August to Australia, gave me another sweet memories. 11 days never been enough. So many places missed, so many opportunities skipped. Yet, the stories started when I arrived at the airport and being an Indonesian I was stopped at Immigration checking for 30 minutes. Asked some stupid questions, like what my husband does, how old my auntie (who lives in Sydney) is (

UNDER CONSTRUCTIONS!

2007-09-01T06:31:00.000-07:00

Sorry guys, I accidentally pushed a delete button..So, just wait for a new version of my blog!See ya!