Morning Clouds

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When things were lonely and cold back then

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This iconic picture. The title speaks for itself, as it was a testament of those cold and lonely nights.

If I'm not mistaken, this was in my 2nd semester, around August or September 2008. Back then, winter was just bout to cease. But the thermometer hadn't passed the 15 degree mark. So, having something hot at the night was a routine for me.

I guess nothing from that picture is still with me here. The laptop went KABOOM something like a year later on. As for the utensils, I guess I gave them to my housemates before I returned for good to Indonesia.

But one thing for sure remains from that picture, the memory, the experience, the lessons learnt :)

Naughty Cuty Tiny Me

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The Biggest Purchase

Ever dreamt of having your own house, from your own money, by your own sweat?

Guess everyone does, who doesn’t? Thing is, nowadays, such dream are becoming and becoming more utopic.

Face it, soaring land prices, (Over) Priced houese from the developers. On top of that, average or (if not to say) low salary and rising living costs. All these summed up together, getting your own house would be a heck of struggle.

Applied on me? Sure it does, especially here in Jakarta. Even seeking outside Jakarta, the prices are fairly similar. Sometimes, the prices doesn’t even compensate for the lack of infrastructures to it.

Like it or not, I had to face this issue sooner or later. Being the head of the family, your in the constant position to always seek out ways to improve and better the lives of your family. Having your own house is just one of them.

Do I hate my current house? Hell no! Well, its just not that I hate it, but it’s just bout anticipating my future. Staying in a (said) subsidized flat just besides the national heroes cemetry, things are fairly OKAY for the moment. Just meters away within walking distance to the train station, a shopping center just at the basement, and all amenities within close range, what more can you ask?

Well...like I said, its about the future. In a flat, you don;t have the luxury of space. In a somewhat 30m²  unit, things are pretty much packed. No room for useless things. All items must be of essential need and can be stored tedily. Otherwise, I risk making my unit a pile of garbage storage. Not to mention the lack of a garden. Meaning that there’s no green thingy to watch on and get that fresh and natural feelin.

Over the past few month, I’ve been eyed with this new land opening from a house developer in South West of Jakarta. Well, its not technically Jakarta. Anyway, since then and till now, I’m in the struggle get this house within my grasp. Although some sacrifices will ensue.

The only way I can ensre it is to secure a house loan from my office. But that means, I’m kinda pawning my life to my office. Asides from the fact that I can set it to another house mortgage or new office, I’ll be pretty much stay for the rest of my life.

Is it worth it? For me now....YES?? In my circumstances, I think its now bout now or never. Some years back, I wouldn’t be thinking of doing so. But as you get older, get more commitments, and looking prices at a never ending upward trend, you’ve just gotta have the guts.

Luckily, I’ve somewhat secured help from my ol’ man. However, I’ll be sure to repay him as soon as I can afford it. Man, I sure owe lots in my life. Even till now when I’m in need for a housing fund. Just need to get the paperwork right in all parts, and hopefully, I can secure the deal in the next month.

Sure time is ticking for me. Thus everyday, its an adrenaline rush. However, if I vision the future that I want, I guess its gonna be worth it. As for myself being tied, I don’t mind for the moment. Let’s just think bout it when you’ve already hit the upper ceiling. Not to say that I’ve haven’t. But this thing makes the ceiling go higher, and forces yourself to reach that upper ceiling.

For the future.....

Scorching Cliff Edge

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On our trip to Bali 19-23 September 2014, at Uluwatu Temples

Damn it was a scorching noon. But I made sure it wouldn't hinder our plan to make the day full of visits. Surely the ocean view was breathtaking. However, we had to make sure no monkeys were eyeing for our goods. That's why we had a local tourist guide guard and talk us through the site trip. Free? naahh :p....just for around 100 somethin laah xD.

Morning Glory on Mt.Salacca

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On my last TRP Learning Camp back in November 2011. As I waited for brekkie with my mates, I couldn't pass out the splendid view of Mt Salacca in front of me. Luckily the weather was nice (as it was foggy usually) so got to take a snap of the landscape.

Never do this (to me) at office 😎

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While we wait for the dance

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On our trip to Bali 19-23 September 2014, at Garuda Wisnu Kencana Site

Honestly, the dances were the only interesting stuff here. It was mainly due the incompleteness of the said statue (guess its been more than a decade).

So here we were, having a selfie. Even after a scorching and tired day (after around 3 or 4 sites before), we still managed to keep smilin and happy ^_^.

Just 8 hours left

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In the middle of this heavy flu, I just hope the day quickly passes by so that I take a restfull weekend *srooottt

The stillness of summer

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I guess it was around February 2010, back then in my last days in Perth. Though in the midst of a vert hot summer, managed to get here with Pandu's family as they visited Perth. Although no flowers were bloomin, luckily we managed to savor the serene view and landscape of the gardens.

The legendary never seen and made again cream corn chicken soup #mouthfull

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