I first listened to Dream Theater 25 years ago in Jogja. Their skilled musicianship were displayed prominently in a masterpiece sophomore album, titled as “Images & Words” Intrigued by their complex song writing, yet with catchy melody lines, I joined the band wagon of my friends in Jogja, to buy the cassette. And honestly, I…
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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…
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…
Drone Shots of My Beloved Campus
Left hotel early in the morning and headed to Bulaksumur, the area of my beloved campus, Gadjah Mada University in Jogja, for couple of drone shots. I did make our “Silver Reunion” video based on the footages I shot. Take a look.
Coffee at Angkringan Jogja
Took Rafif this morning for experiencing breakfast at Jogja style”Angkringan“. Angkringan is a small off the street food tent, normally sits on the pedestrian walk. Opened from late evening to early morning, these Angkringan have important role in saving Jogja cash-strapped students for cheap coffee and meals, albeit for a very small portion, which is…