17-an with Alea Neighbors

The big family of Alea Even we don’t have games this year, we still continue the tradition for celebrating Indonesia independence day with our neighbors in Alea Townhouse. Featuring delicious bakso from Poltangan, and various coffee beans from Andalan Coffee, owned by one of our neighbor. Mantap! Even ‘bule’ love the bakso!

She is in Good Hands

I guess I’m now reaping the benefits of being quite active student and alumni for my campus. I met with so many familiar faces during the meeting of parents with faculty members. Most of faculty officials recognized and called me by name, as they were my juniors, who have been successful in their academic career…

Gadjah Mada University New Students Inauguration (PPSMB UGM)

I’m driving Aya to Bulaksumur, Jogja, this morning, taking her to inauguration day for Gadjah Mada University (UGM) new students. She joined with 8000+ other new students at Grha Sabha Pramana field (GSP), right in the center of campus for the first day of Pelatihan Pembelajar Sukses Mahasiswa Baru UGM (orientation training) It is one…

Settling in Her New Room

My mission is almost accomplished. After buying some stuffs required for her study, I helped Aya to settle in her new room in Jalan Kaliurang area. Tomorrow is a big day, when she will be inaugurated as Gadjah Mada University (UGM) student, starting her campus life in Jogja. Bismillahirahmaniirahiim…

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…