Paris oh Paris

I feel so lucky to have the opportunity to visit various cities and countries. Although money is not much, but if there is some savings I always used to traveling.
Don't get me wrong, I don't explore exotic places or be a backpacker. Not those kind of holidays. I love the holidays where I remained comfortable bed, shower, food. Comfort is a must! Hehehe...

My family has always been saving for family vacation although carried out with simple or fancy sometime. In my works, several times I had to charge out of town and abroad. God is really good. I love to look at a different place, not necessarily new but different from where I live. Different in the sense of a good difference ^___^

I will try to mention the city I've ever been, for temporary residency, holiday or work. I live in Jakarta, so I'm gonna mention cities outside Indonesia. 
Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Hongkong, Shanghai, Amsterdam, Paris, Lyon, Brussels, Milan, Rome, Venice.
Of all the countries I have visited, I fell in love with Italy. Totally. And Paris is the city that makes me want to stay forever. My mom said, the most convenient place in the world is our country. Maybe it's true. But I would be grateful if I could live in Italy, let say in Tuscany or Paris.
The buildings, stone paths, windows, doors, walls, cafes, color of the sky, art market, stairs, trees, bicycles, and everything. 
Can I have those? ^_^

Venice

Roma

Montmatre, Paris

Montmatre, Paris

Montmatre, Paris

Sacré Coeur, Paris

No need a word to make me burst into tears

You don't talk much.
I like you!
-Up, 2009-

disassemble the shed

Flower in Your Hair

is that a flower in your hair?
or am i hallucinating in despair?
it’s been a while since i’ve lost for words…
now they’re jumpin’ outta my tongue, fly like birds…

do i see stars inside those eyes?
or am i looking too hard for a surprise?
it’s been too long for this soul o’mine…
searching for a touch, so tender, so fine…

is that a flower in your hair?
or am i hallucinating in despair?

(Okki Kameswara, Bandung, 2001)

This poem was written by old good friend, Okki or we called him Bunna. He's funny, a bit sarcastic, a bit cynical yet very romantic. And  I don't cross out the word 'very'. Mweeeee -_-
We went to the same campus, I used to read, listen, and look at his works (he also creates songs and drawing illustrations).
A few weeks ago I found this poem, and I told him. He just laughed and guessing  who the girl was on his mind at the time that inspired him. Phffffttt :p
 

Inspire Me

I loooooovvveeeeeeeeee inspiration boards. Always inspire me, well that's why they call it that way. Also enjoy to build the boards too. I went to Art School when I was at college, so in certain times we have to make inspiration board to illustrate our concept. In my work, I also make them because I work in retail fashion industry that requires me to explain concepts visually.
Browse, collect, cutting, mix and match all the findings into board, that's so much fun to do.
These are some of my inspiration

Kelly Oshiro

Marry You Me

Mini Gaga

Live What You Love

The Budget Fashionista

One Red Robin

Two Straight Lines

Family Girl

How do people manage their weddings? Did they really prepare all their needs for wedding? I mean ALL.. Rings, dress, blazer, groom shirt, makeup, hair piece, shoes, food, flowers, candles, cake, pay the venue, the penghulu, the documents, invitations, and so on.
In my culture, the young should obey the old so we must listen what parents say. Their expectations towards the future of their daughter, about the wedding, they also think about relatives, who should be invited to the wedding (so Indonesia). As a matter of fact, parents are just really want to see their children to be happy.
For me, I never want big wedding. I just wish a really small simple beautiful wedding. Deep down inside, I just need my parents, brother, sister, my niece, my fiance's family, our 2-3 best friends to attend and pray for our happiness in the future, new life.
But how we manage all stuffs? Me and partner want, parents want, and everybody's gonna be happy. I know, it seems impossible but hopefully me and partner could make it good, even great. Especially for both of us. Amen.
However browse the wedding's inspiration always cheer me up :)
And these are some rings findings

etsy

etsy

etsy

Hello Mr.Curry

I met this young man when I was 15. We went to the same high school and met everyday for 3 years perhaps, and i barely not knowing him. vice versa.(i don't think he will agree though) well i know him, but we never talk to each other.

Another thing, I have 3 best friends from high school until now, we call them Strawberry, Mr Boss, and Turtle. They are super funny, super kind, and super demanding :P
Strawberry is just like my sister, she always being honest telling me anything for better or for worse. Mr Boss is kind of our captain, he gives comfy words and criticize me at a time. I always nod to all his words but then broke his advice eventually :P. Turtle, between love and hate collide is my feeling to him. He always busy, never reply my bbm, broken promises, but i know he has a little place in his heart for me because he will tell the truth no matter what (in strange and demanding ways). He has a good heart if he's not really busy. Phhft.

Last year we're met at the mall for break fasting. Me and Strawberry were break fasting, Mr Boss and Turtle were having dinner. We picked a japanese curry restaurant at Grand Indonesia.
Mr Boss got a bit sore throat, so we bought him vitamin. At the drug store, we met this man, yes the young man that i mention before. He was at the cashier to bought tooth paste and shampoo. Turtle was excited because they were class mates, Strawberry forgot his name, and me, familiar with the face but totally forgot where i knew him, I thought he's a colleague from old office or else. It takes 2 minutes to restore my memory.

... And I need 2 hours or more to tell the full story, hehe.. so, shortly I'm getting to marry this man. Yes, the man who bought shampoo at drug store, the man i never spoke with for years, the man who makes me blushed and flushed, the man that i fall in love. Insya Allah.
We were getting closer, we share thoughts, ideas, feelings, happiness, sadness, and ice cream. We agree to share even more, Insya Allah our life.
We are 2 persons with so much different characters and we are still working out to know better each other. I found it wasn't an easy thing to accept the whole package of partner's character. Every time I learned something new about him and everyday I pray that the path I decide will bring happiness for us. I can't believe the day is getting close, the preparation is only 5%. I'm talking about the wedding preparation. How about mentally marriage's preparation? Such a tough question. For those who plan to marry then we should pray more and more. Ameeeeen.
Above of my story, I'm gonna to give my plus one this song... HAHA! I'm totally mushy!


I walked across an empty land
I knew the pathway like the back of my hand
I felt the earth beneath my feet
Sat by the river and it made me complete
Oh simple thing where have you gone
I'm getting old and I need something to rely on
So tell me when you're gonna let me in
I'm getting tired and I need somewhere to begin

I came across a fallen tree
I felt the branches of it looking at me
Is this the place we used to love?
Is this the place that I've been dreaming of?

Oh simple thing where have you gone
I'm getting old and I need something to rely on
So tell me when you're gonna let me in
I'm getting tired and I need somewhere to begin

And if you have a minute why don't we go
Talk about it somewhere only we know?
This could be the end of everything
So why don't we go
Somewhere only we know?

Oh simple thing where have you gone
I'm getting old and I need something to rely on
So tell me when you're gonna let me in
I'm getting tired and I need somewhere to begin

And if you have a minute why don't we go
Talk about it somewhere only we know?
This could be the end of everything
So why don't we go
Somewhere only we know?

This could be the end of everything
So why don't we go
Somewhere only we know?

Somewhere Only We Know by Keane

If I could turn back time

Wow... Mulai dari mana yah, saya tinggalin blog ini sejak 2009, selain saya full time job di kantor yang bergerak di bidang retail dan sampai sekarang sudah 5 tahun, saya mengerjakan hobi yang cukup membuat sibuk.. Maddie Millinery , Dua Pita , Sophie Shop
Semuanya saya (dan saya bersama partners) ingin dijalani terus karena senang banget ngerjainnya, dari nol semuanya, suka dan duka pun, kaya punya bayi ^_^
Update singkat (sekali) sejak 2009 saya gak pernah buka blog ini, ups and downs bergantian, ada penyesalan, ada pelajaran yang saya ambil. Hiks hiks. Heheheee...
Gak jelas banget, abis nangis terus ketawa -_-

Millinery thingie

the millinery thingie was moved to Maddie Millinery
show up and sell those cuties ^_^