Celebrating Differences

I was born as a Moslem. So was my brother. But we have sisters who are Christian. Yes, we’re coming from mixed religion family – our late father was a Moslem, and our late mother was a Christian. We were raised by our parents following the religion they chose as to be. But along the…

Bapak’s Book Launching: Gatra Wayang Indonesia

Bapak’s 12th book launching “Gatra Wayang Indonesia”. It is an exclusive, bilingual book of Wayang encyclopedia, supported by Total Indonesie. What a remarkable achievement, great legacy to Indonesia’s puppetry culture. Proud of you, Bapak! Congratulations! – with Elok and Endah at Gedung Pewayangan Kautaman View on Path

Rafif’s 12th Birthday

Today is Rafif’s 12th birthday. How time flies, my little boy has entered his teen age. My family and Elok’s gathered in our house to celebrate this special event. Rafif is happy to find his mom ordered Minecraft birthday cake. The old boys are happy to hold the ritual Winning Eleven tournament (which Mas Oyi…

Vintage Culinary: SGPC Bu Wiryo

I’m attending my professor’s daughter wedding this weekend in Jogja. Back to the lovely city where I pursued my bachelor degree. It’s also a place where i and Elok shares lots of memories. One of them of course is food! After took Soto Sholeh for lunch yesterday, and Sate Samirono for dinner, this morning we…

Have a Blast in Ferrari World

After Friday Prayer we tried the biggest crowd drawers in Abu Dhabi nowadays: Ferrari Motorworld. Located in Yas Island, Ferrari Motor World is a (mostly) indoor theme park that houses attractions, rides and interactive displays of the famous sports car manufacturer from Italy. I and Rafif, especially, were thrilled riding some of the adrenaline-inducing fast…