JOGJA - A WAY BACK TO LOVE

Jogja is always special to me and I always feel a unique sense upon getting to Jogja. Its about friendship and love and feeling of peace. I feel like having soul connection with this city. One of the reasons is that couple of important turning points of my life was taking place here.

I was travelling to Jogja on this last week end for I have to obtain some documents to the civil registrar related to my personal particular papers. I was lived in Jogja for about 7 years and my daughter Kiki was born there as well so her birth certificate (one of the document I was about to endorse) was issued by civil registrar of Jogja.

Of course beside the main reason I also add some lovely excited and sorely missed plan to do while in Jogja, which are meet up my friends, eat local food, and visit some iconic photo spots

Kebun Buah Mangunan is one of the destination I was about to go. Having breakfast of local and authentic food of Jogja at the Pelataran Makam Seniman in traditional buffet style is also something interesting to do. Bubur Gudeg, Mendoan and sip Wedang Uwuh I was feeling truly Jogja …..

I happened to have lunch at Mangut Lele Mbah Marto in Nggeneng Village. What special about this eating place is that food served in the kitchen (don’t think of modern kitchen), a very traditional villager’s kitchen with firewood. Angkringan KR, in front of the head office of Kedaulatan Rakyat newspaper was also unique eating place we visited. Angkringan is small food stall, which are located at the side of many roads. The customers are various including street musicians. 

So, here are our pictures and if you enjoy these beautiful snapshot especially which were taken in Kebun Buah Mangunan, my hat's off to Ninik for her amazing touch. 

Jogja …..  My feet may leave but not my heart.

Special note to Mas Rachman, Ninik and Fitri ..... I know that 'thank you' is not enough to express my gratitude, from the bottom of my heart, again terima kasih dari ku & Kiki.

Sampai ketemu lagi yaaaa ----- peluk dari jauh

MY STARWOOD JOURNEY

If life is a journey, a part of the journey is with Starwood. 

I was starting the journey in 2004 in PGFC Sheraton Surabaya and left the property in 2007, and back in 2013 in Sheraton Bandung. What I love most is the value we share in Starwood, "Bringing joy, care and excellence to associates, guests, and partners, always!"

I found passion, courage, people learn, change and grow. My role in Starwood has helped me to learn more about people and development, and to be agile, ready for changes. It is wonderful journey to learn & grow, where we treat mistakes as the opportunity to learn.

This is my journey!!  

SHORT GETAWAY TO BALEKAMBANG BEACH

We packed our bags to a short getaway on last long weekend. We left for Balekambang Beach at the south of Malang at around 7 early morning, stopped by at "Nyamleng" to have breakfast and heading to Malang.

I have searched through the internet of how beautiful beaches along the south Java sea shore, and found out that Balekambang has the most easiest way to reach out. The Hindu pura Ismoyo on the Ismoyo Island is another fascinating thing to visit and of course a very picturesque spot.

Here are some of our snapshot. Enjoy!

SUNDAY BRUNCH - TIME WELL SPENT

Its Sunday! Everyone has a favorite place when it comes to relishing a spot of Sunday lunch (or brunch?). I choose to spend my time taking pictures, enjoy the live music and remarkable meals on Sunday brunch. In Sheraton Bandung the list of favorites is so varied you could treat yourself to a great & remarkable of Sunday brunch in some very unique settings.

Frankly speaking, I am not that satisfied with the results of my photo taking, not so happy with the colors, retouched here and there to have them vivid and "alive", angle (even that I struggling to really take just & good shots from the right angles), but somehow I certainly enjoy my food and a time well spent with my dear friend Roberto. Hope next week in a better mood I would take better pictures. Finger crossed :)

SUNDAY STROLL

Its a clear and beautiful Sunday that previously we were about to go to Dago CFD (Car Free Day) but we're just too lazy to walk, since we've already decided to go to church for evening Sunday Service, so what to do in this morning?

The idea of having breakfast at Bubur Ayam Mang Bo'im was one of the things, then what? We grab a cab, and here we are taking stroll at Taman Hutan Raya Djuanda.

Its not too far away from the place we live, it took 15 minutes, and tra raaaaaa ...... jalan-jalan, hawa nya masih dingin banget and here are few of our snapshots. Me, and my beloved stroll companion

Happy Sunday everyone .......

NEW YEAR EVE PARTY

Sometimes it feels like there are so many things we can't control, earthquakes, floods, plane crash, even falling in love. But it's important to remember the things we can, like forgiveness, second chances, fresh starts. 

Its because one thing that turns the world from a lonely place to a beautiful place, is LOVE. Love in any of its forms. Love gives us hope, hope for the New Year, and courage to take a leap in FAITH. That's New Year's Eve to me. HOPE, and a great party. 

Happy new year everyone, have a great 2015!!

ONE MORNING AT TEBING KERATON

TEBING KERATON - A breathtaking panoramic view in Bandung.

A cliff situated in north of Bandung that has recently become a popular destination for its magnificent view, especially on Instagram. The panoramic scenes are most beautiful captured when sunrise and sunset

Not many people know about Tebing Keraton until it was posted in Instagram and Youtube, and it was intrigued us as well as raises curiosity yet excitement to enjoy the view of newly found panoramic spot in Bandung which is not far away from our work place in Dago.

One fine Friday of September 12 2014, we were ready in front of lobby at 5am, blanketing ourselves in sweaters and jackets and left for Tebing Keraton. We went through steep and bumpy road, in a thick foggy Dago area headed to Taman Hutan Raya Juanda and to Ciburial, to 1700 meters above sea level, Tebing Keraton

Here is our morning at Tebing Keraton, taking pictures including selfie (of course), the trip was ended by a delicious Bubur Ayam breakfast at “Bubur Mang Boim”, and we’re back to office for Morning Briefing.