Hello! It’s finally near the end of the year again. It’s
been such a year for me.
There’re so many things happened, achieved yet unfinished
goals and dreams. Gain and loss. Remain the same in soul, no major change, I
guessed. But must Thank God for all the joys and sadness He had brought. It
shaped us. Oh, such a typical opening of a year end blogpost, huh? But, who
cares.
I already listed all the achievements this year on my
journal book. And YEAH list all those impossible resolutions while hoping it’s
still make sense for God to grant it. I setup my 2017 planner also, can’t wait
to fill it with lovely moments and I’ve made a decision to capture every great
moments through my phone and make it a monthly album, so that I can review it
later. And write every unforgettable event on my calendar.
So what’s your plan for next year? List all of them, before
you missed it.
Much love from me J and have a merry new year. May happiness surround your days <3
Yesterday, I went to the Coarse & Fine grand opening day 1 with my lil sis. It's located at Ruko Alam Sutera Renata. It's a bit difficult to find this place because it was not the one which facing the main road. So, we asked the security.
Well, because it's the grand opening and day 1, it was crowded with their acquaintances, fellow friends and so on. They also threw a thanksgiving event, latte art competition and brewing competition. It's pretty hectic and we thought we should go there on day 2. Okay, beside that, I love how this cafe being renovated, big cool windows which can be pulled up, wooden stairs, wooden floor, marmer tables, walls, and all those fine coffee making equipments. I also spotted some funko pops there ;). It's on 1st floor. Oh I forgot to mention nice outdoor room as a smoking area.
On 2nd floor, the concept is like a living room. Also, big windows (which this time can't be pulled up), a mini (how you called it? I can't get an idea) exhibition? Display? Showcase? (you named it), and a lavatory.
For the menu price, for me.... it was a bit overpriced, and I guessed it's because of their high standards equipments, and yes high quality coffee and raw materials, they took our orders with a tab, also the fine decors. But that's for me, I don't know if anyone of you thought it was okay with the price. But I may say, their baristas gave us good hospitability tho. They were clean, neat, in uniforms, friendly and served us well.
I'm sorry I can't shot my orders properly, because we didn't get a table and we decided to enjoy the meal on smoking area. ((Well, I don't smoke FYI)
May success be with you always, Coarse & Fine.
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COARSE & FINE
Monday-Sunday (8am-8pm)
Jln. Jalur Sutera Timur, 1-B #15, Alam Sutera, Tangerang.
It’s been a normal week or I could say a fine week. I just
got home yesterday after attended Youth Camp. It was a great event with a great
topic to be discussed. It’s about finding our purpose in this world. The big
question and key was “What Am I Here For”. Yes, Rick Warren statement from his
famous “The Purpose Driven Life.” I’m not a theoretical person but a practical.
Well, I sometimes can’t relate to theories before it really happens to me or at
least I try it. But there are so many good insights I got from this camp. And
yes, I’m in my way to test the theories, so let’s say I would post something
again when I’m ready to share my experience.
Some thoughts that lingered on my mind was, it’s really hard
to find our purpose when we just simply don’t know where we passionate at,
Rite? When I think about them, people who find their passion, I feel yes, of
course they know it. But me? Well, I don’t say that I’m not believing in God’s
purpose. Yes, I do believe that He must’ve a big grand purpose for why He sent
us all here. It’s such a magical privilege for us could see this beautiful
Earth, to feel loved, to have family, friends, lover, to know what animals look
like, to be experienced all the great things He made. He made us all.
Magically. If you’re a doctor, or good at Biology subjects, you would “WOWed”
at how a human made. Can you get it how it’s made from a tiny ball and having
those detailed and super organs? I can’t even!
Imagine where would you be and what are you when you’re
not here?
What I wanna say is, yes, I might not yet find where’s my
passion at, or figured out what God’s plan on me. But the book (and of course
my reverends) said that all we have to do is listen. Ask, ask, and always ask
what did He wants us to do? NOT where is my passion? An egocentric question. Indirectly said go with the flow. People are
made different, no one have the same destiny or purpose or path with another.
They might have found their purpose, but the others not. yet. They found it so
easy, while the others have to walk more miles. I thought, maybe it simply
because God wants us to see something different, to teach us some lessons, to
told us some stories, or to realized some things. We never know what will God
do to us the next day even the next minutes or hours. But if we can see all the
pretty little things, be grateful in it, in whatever He done, I’m sure He won’t
let you down.
I’m not saying that my life is a beautiful one or never feel
disappointed. I do have my own beautiful life, I want my life to be like this,
I want a job like that, I want a lifetime partner like this and so on. It’s because we’re all such a sinner. I didn’t
justify myself for doing mistakes just because I’m a sinner or you can say “I’m
only a human!” nope. We can change. But yes, there’s some thing that we always
do because we’re a human. You may say that God not always grants our wishes,
our prayers, it’s because He’s the one who made our days, years. But, He knows our stubbornness, sometimes, He let the things we want to happened,
but in the end, if it’s not what He wants us to be, He let us know. He only
has 3 answers for our prayers : Yes, Later or I have a better plan.
This is my first time being at Popcon Asia. All just for the sake of fancy things hunting party.
Since I'm not a big fans of Japanese Animation/Manga/Anime or what else, so I just hoping that there would be any stand that sold some cute stuffs instead of anime characters. Ended up, I found pretty much of them. Happily sightseeing all the great artists, illustrators with all their amazing various stuffs. Wow, I didn't know before that as a people that jump into creative world, it would be so interesting enjoy others works like this :) I'm blessed. Well, that's one of my goal going to Popcon, tho. Oh geez, even their namecards are sell-able. I met fashion blogger yet talented artist, if you guys know from bigdreamers blog! Photo and link below.
So, here at POPCON ASIA 2016, there are so many programmes you can enjoy. From workshops, seminars, live drawing competitions, and portfolio reviews. And nearly 40 artisan stands! Selling stuffs like postcards, keychains, original toys, wooden toys, cosplay things, enamel pins, pins, bags, shirts, notebooks, coloring books, and so on. Oh, before I go further, this event held from 12-14th August 2016 at Jakarta Convention Center. Since our works were a high risk stolen by a not responsible one, so BEKRAF or Badan Ekonomi Kreatif opened a booth where YES, we can register our trademark or brand. This is such a good news and main attraction for me. Also, there's an Animamix Exhibition held here.
Hello guys! I'm so excited to share this with you all.
As you know, that me & my sisters had a trip to Bali on 29-31st July back then. And today I might not give you bunch of photos from our 3 days, but I give you a video diary! Nope, it's not a vlog I promised, it's more like travel diary. And I will give you some my tips & tricks for low budget travel to Bali. I don't say that this tips are the best one, because it's all based on my experience that I'm willing to let you guys know. Without further do, let's go!
1. Tickets
Well, we got a pretty expensive tickets tho. Round trip for about 1,6million.
I suggest you to book a ticket 1 year before ;)
2. Transportation
Use UBER, yes Bali has UBER too :) For near places such as you're about to going from Kuta to Seminyak. But if you decide to go to a long ride places (beaches to beaches or different areas - Kuta Tanah Lot), you better rent a car or use taxi - because there's a part of Bali that UBER doesn't allowed to operate (Tanah Lot, Seminyak, Uluwatu, Sanur). And then, you can explore the area with your own two feet! Because we do :) And it cost less money. Really!
3. Accomodation
Better you guys stay at a 2/3 stars hotels or rooms (such as airy rooms/NIDA rooms) that already had an online review, we stayed at Maria Hotel. It was pretty nice. The pool is clean & clear, breakfast was good, clean & bright room tho the AC is broken, it still give us the chill in the morning. The most important one, was the bathroom also clean! We paid about 400 thousands rupiahs for 3 days 2 nights (1 room) + extra bed 1 night (100 thousands rupiahs).
Or if you such an amazing traveler that will go to many places, you better have book different places based on where you will go the next day. So you can save more money.
*P.s : for anyone of you that decided to stay at a 1/2/3 stars hotel or hostels, PLEASE make sure that:
1. Your bed is free from bugs or insects or any other creepy crawlies by open up the bed covers.
2. Your toilet's flush, shower, and sink are functioning well
3. Your under bed is free from whatever that fright you out (like dogs? or stray cats? or whatever)
4. Check the bathroom roof, is it cracked open? Or your bathroom windows, can someone peek in?
5. Your backyard or your window room
6. Your surrounded neighborhood
(Well, you may said that I'm like a freak or insecure one, but trust me, those are important and it's awful if there's anything happened. You may add some more to your checklists ;) )
4. What to Eat
For this trip, we are all ready to spent more on foods and desserts. So, all I can suggest you is eat at 'warung' for cheaper but delicious foods. My friends took me to Warung Sari Manis at Renon near Sanur and yes I could guarantee you that it's sucha comfortable place, clean, delicious foods and we are all full! Thanks Putri, Modest, and Mito :)
5. Plan your Visit
This is the number one case you guys must have in mind before you travel everywhere.
Bali has so many objects and sites to see. To minimize time and cost, you need to plan where areas you wanna go first. Keep it one track, so you're not wasting your time on the rides. Example :
a. Tanjung Benoa - Nusa Dua - Uluwatu
b. Kuta - Legian - Seminyak
c. Bedugul - Sangeh - Ubud
But, the best suggestion I could give you is ask your trusted travel agent or your local friend or local rent car driver and having a Google research first :)
That's all guys! And don't forget to watch my travel diary! Love you.
