Reconnect with Jalan Kaliurang Jogja

Sitting here in Starbucks Jalan Kaliurang Jogja, with happy heart to reconnect with the city I used to call “home”. This street was my ‘playground’ when I studied in Jogja. Many things have changed. Aside from this Starbucks, there are now McDonalds, high rise apartments, gelato place and many symbols of globalization and modernization occupying…

She Wears the Same Jacket!

Sorry friends, but can’t help to take pictures of her and post this! (Sorry for crap pics, she hates me when I took pics of her 😅) Flew to Jogja with the first flight to take her stepping outside of her crib for the first time of her life, starting a new chapter of life…

Bakmi Mama: A Nice, Upscale Mie Ayam at Neighborhood

There is relatively new restaurant at my neighborhood around Jalan Tarogong, South Jakarta. Located at Hero Supermarket complex, just next to Starbucks Tarogong, the place is called “Bakmi Mama”. This morning I had breakfast there with Rafif, had previously ate there with Elok, with a conclusion: it was nice, not bad. So this morning, I…

Halal Bihalal Mintardjo Joss Gandoz 2017/1438H

After everybody is back from holiday and Idul Fitri break, the annual tradition is to gather as big family to forgive each other and wish the best of wealth, health and happiness. Here are some pictures from the event:

The Family ‘Tradition’ Continues in Third Generation

After her grandfather and father, Insya Allah Aya will be the next Gadjah Mada University graduate, having been accepted in Accounting, International Undergraduate Program, at Faculty of Economics and Business.  So proud of my baby, her months of preparation have finally taken her to the place she deserves. Our prayers have been answered in the…