WHAT KIND OF LIFE AM I LIVING?

Sometimes, there will be a day where I just wanna lay down and doing nothing, like I'm so bored and uninspired. I don't know what kind of life I want to live. Everyday always feel the same. The same routine, the same people, the same conversations, the same job, the same environment. Nothing really excites me, no one really excites me. 

I don't know if I'm still stuck at quarter life crisis kinda excuse or not. Is it even really existed? 

My unconscious state always reeling with the words of "why", "what if". Is it just me who just wait and not doing anything? Is it just me just waiting for a miracle while I lay on my bed and daydreaming? Is it just me that is way too comfortable inside my own bubble? What is out there? What is it outside my world that is just meant for me? How could I achieve it? How could I pick them up?

I hope, we all could find the purpose, or at least make it.

xoxo, 
Janice

TRAVELLING IN YOUR 20's

Hello there, wassup? How's life lately?
Hope it's good for you.

We all know that everybody loves loves loves travelling a lot. But the most important thing is, what did you get from all of your travels? Did you make a time for yourself to re-thinking, reflect and refresh your life? Did it make you become a better person? I believe that every different countries, brings you a different experiences and lessons. It's us that responsible to be a lil bit aware of how the culture affect your life. So, here's my 8 top lessons I got.

1. DO NOT RUSH YOUR ITINERARY

Yeup, this is my 4th trips and I always rush my itinerary. It was not fun at all. I always thought, this is my 'first and the last' trip, so I need to see all of the city's attractions might offer. And yeah, everything is super tight and we got sore legs, and never enjoy them up to its details because I need to go here and there and time is ticking above us! Instead, just believe that we always have a second time or third time or fourth time coming back to the same destination, as long as we live and work harder not to forget, save harder and harder.

2. FOLLOW THE PACE OF THE COUNTRY

Means that we can be a little bit like the locals. Let's see how the locals walk, doing things, is it in a rush? or a lil bit laid back? Just enjoy the pace. 

3. ALWAYS OBEY THE RULES

We're in a foreign country, that also has a lot of strict rules to follow. Always lookup to some public reminders so we don't accidentally got into some troubles. And that's how a smart traveler always to do! Unless, you want to be look like a dumb people in someone's country.

4. ASK ASK ASK

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Locals know errthing that maps and Google doesn't know. Well, sometimes. But, it's never a bad choice to ask one of them. It's more efficient and fastest way to find what you need. And also when the country doesn't WI-FI friendly ;)

5. KEEP YOUR BELONGINGS SAFE

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Keep your backpack,fannypack or knapsack or whatever you bring to stuff your important things while you're strolling around, near your heart. While you're not in the top safest country in the world. Who wants their knick knacks to be stolen by someone? Like passport, tickets, or your money. I never take my phone as my important thing, but my money instead. Without money or wallet, I can't bought a new phone! But without a phone, I could ask someone to lend his/her for me ;) Well, phone is an important thing, but it's not as a passport or wallet.

6. BRING STUFFS THAT REALLY MATTERS TO YOU

Maybe I got some issue on bringing stuffs. I always thought I need everything on my bag! So everything must be there. And dang! I got sore back and the day was rough because it's too heavy for me. I can't seem to bring a really really really important ones. So I keep putting in this and that. Just in case. But trust me, it ain't good for the trip. You got tired easily and the pain may cause you lack of mood.

7. NEVER BRING KIDS UNDER 10yso

Well, at least abroad. Yes, instead of telling you some tips (I can't because I don't have one yet), I told myself to not bring kids under 10yso to travel abroad. See these things : You're travelling abroad with kids that merely want to walk a hundred KMs (instead you're SUPER RICH, then I'm out, you could rent a car or something, so your lil one doesn't have to land their feet on.) , they really don't remember every inch of the moments because they need to sleep! It is so chaos, cause you need to take a break for some feeding time, or opening up a stroller here and there when you took off the public transportations, or calming them from that wicked tantrum because the place is too crowd, packed, or too hot or too cold. 

Just take them to your best local tourism spots, you can control em easily at least it is still near your house tho, and you can bring your transportation with you. Do not need to pack everythings up. Just grab that nanny's bag.

But, the best part is, you don't need to bought a ticket for your under 10yso kids ;) Okay, no offense. For some parents that really well prepared and willing to take them, I'm so proud you can handle them :) It's a tough job tho, I really need to appreciate them.

8. NEVER FORGET TO LOOK UP TO THE SKY

Back to number 1 tips. DO NOT RUSH EVERYTHING. But be cautious to always look up to the sky. Tho it's still under the same sky, it sure a different side. It may be more beautiful, or worst ;)  Do not be like me, I realized I never look above when I'm in Singapore back then. Busy with the maps and traffic and itinerary until i forget to have a glimpse of it. Does it pretty? Does it has a lot of stars? Oh,, just regrets that comes along.

At the end, these are my top lessons. What's yours? Share with me!

Until next time!

xoxo,
Janice

THINGS I'VE MISSED ABOUT SINGAPORE

Thursday
May, 3rd 2018
8:41 pm
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Hello! It's been 2 months since my trip to Singapore. A country that grants all my dream about how I want to live in a city. To compare to where I am now, it's far far far more developed and independent. Cleanliness, computerized systems, healthy air condition, well-mannered & educated citizens, good political & laws, integrated public transportation. I know there are also some lack of this country, like they got pretty harsh working time, highly competitive behavior and others that I don't know since I'm not the citizen of Singapore ;) But, i would love to try to be one of them, if only I have a chance.

Till we meet again!

xoxo,
Janice

14 FILMS of SINGAPORE

YES! Finally my disposable camera films all developed at Rawa Lab & it took about 1 week. Well, maybe they got a lot of waiting lists. It turned out a bit blurry, i don't know if it's the film or.... ?

I used the kit film (Fujicolor Superia ISO 400) from the dispose cam, cause when I found my dad's old vintage cam, they sold the battery pretty much expensive, so I ddn't decide to take it with me. Cause I already spent too much on this journey ;P 

This is my first time using a camera film, without live view, without preview button. Oh man, it's hard to cooped up. And I'm sorry if the picture doesn't worth your eyes to see ;) , I'm putting a lot of effort to it, but I also thought I ddn't take good picts tho. Hiks. Maybe, I'll try some time later with the vintage cam. 

Okay, without further a do let's get into it! 

 

See ya later!


xoxo,
Janice

BIG BAD WOLF #2 JAKARTA 2017

Biblichor took me back to 1 year ago as I experienced the first great book sale. As for me, books are lifetime adventures. You can re-visit your most favorite places in a second, or run into your favorite persons forever. Because they kept all of our dreams inside. They kept all the distance near, they offer you great explorations all around the world, and they brought surreal and imaginary world right upon your eyes.

I'm so happy that I got a chance to be their VIP customer. This year, they gave VIP tickets for new members (you can register yourself through their website on their pre-sale date) or by sending your blog/vlog account to their email and they sort you. So, I took option 2 as I can't re-regist to their web :( too bad. But it's okay.

BBW held from April, 21st 2017 'til May, 2nd 2017 with total 280 hours non-stop! WOW! What a great offer, rite? They really serves bookworms well. They had Mrs. Susi, Indonesia's Marine Minister for the opening speech. 

Because I came too early here, I can't pass the main door until the ceremony end, so I took the side one. As I walked in, they surprised me with a lot of food trucks and grand kid's play area! I thought, "What an amazing improvement!" yes, they got it all to calm down your hunger and supply your kids boredom. This year's BBW took about 3-4 halls to support your demands.

Then, I headed towards the heaven! Booooks! I welcomed with the "sorting area" where people can sort out their books, or just take a rest for a while. Tho, BBW facilitate sorting area, but I don't know why people likes to sort their books here and there (oops, including me), maybe it's because of well, to save their time.

and, there was a lot of books.... boooks.... books....

Cheap imported books of course. Start from IDR 30k to about IDR 400k and also there's a lot of kids activity stuffs too!

Plus, you can find all your favorite genres of books! They have it all, ganks!

 This section is JOURNAL SECTION. Ultra cute journals! 

All genres of books got different color sections and tags. There's non fiction, fiction, romance, general, Young Adults, with sub-genre from References, Cookery, Design, Architecture, Science, Graphic Novels, Kids, and so on. The main genre hanged upon the ceiling, so people can find 'em easily. And the sub one, was on the 'table'. 

You can find various visitors from kids to adults.

One thing that disappoints me the most, was it's such a packed VIP PREVIEW SALE. We supposed to experienced the privilege to be the VIP holder. I thought, they should've distribute the limited tickets. Not everyone who registered could be the vip holder. I queued along the line to the cashier for 3 hours. Tho they got fast track, but it's only for Mandiri's customer or you can sign up for the credit card and get the facility. But I appreciated their fast action to apologies and covered up all the cashier queue mess the next day. So, we don't need to queue for hours. Yes, they still need to learn and discover customers demands and needs. But this year's improvement was highly appreciated.

GOOD JOB BBW TEAM! Can't wait to see you next year! Looking forward to it.

*some snippets

I met fellow blogger here! Introducing you Claudia you can read her review here. 

So happy to see her (left). Pardon my unlikely face -___- She's pretty and tall in real life and so calm!

 my unsorted books

xoxo,
Janice