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

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