for a friend out there

Don't cry and let me hug you.

I know you are trying your hardest.

father and daughter

As I told you, I have being accepted to work in the biggest private Bank in Indonesia, Bank Central Asia (BCA). And I just have finished my first job in Jogjakarta for 4 days 3 nights. I'm so thankful to God about these.. I mean.. I never thought I could through those wonderful moments there and all the things I've got there. It was really amazing.

That was my very first time flight without my parents' money with the best airline (Garuda Indonesia) in my Country, I stayed in the best Hotel, and I will receive my salary in next three weeks. Yiipppieee... xP

Actually, that's not really matter. The best part is finally I can make my parents proud of me.

I can see happiness in my parents' face. My dad couldn't even stop smiling. This is the first time I feel "the reason of my dad's happiness is me". I'm happy because he proud of me. Yeah.. I feel my dad never as glad as that moment before (because of me).

Why I'm so concerned about "me" and my dad's happiness?

As a middle child I often feel being ignored by him. I felt he cares and proud a lot with the oldest and my lil' brother. In karoness, boys became the successor of family (you know, patrilineal system) it makes him care a lot with my brother.  Maybe that was sibling jealousy.. xD... the worst was I felt I don't exist in my dad's eyes. I was hope my feeling is wrong.

Sorry, I'm such as a melancholy person. Hehehe.. 

I had lost my togetherness with my dad when I was teenager because He was so busy with his job. He was be a General Manager in TVRI. He said He tried to earn a lot of money for his family. But I need more than that. I need his time, he couldn't give it to me. You know, teenager was so difficult and he was not there. I was hate him unconsciously. I didn't know who he is.. and I blamed him for those things.

Words couldn't bring him change, anger is either

The only thing I could do was trying to forgive him, respect him as my dad, and praying for him.

After years, finally I realize.. I have a wrong thought about him..

I should proud of him. The happiness I have now is because his work hard.

I can have good friendships with my best friends because I can study in school and university..

and it was not cheap.. Even the job I've got is because I've study in one of the best University and he always pays my tuition bills on time even in time.

When I arrived home after work, He hugged me like said "I proud of you, my daughter"

I know he is a gift from God for me.. :')

He never ignore me, he just behind the scenes, the happines, and the success of me.

He may not a perfect man but I love him more than much...

-If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him! Matthew- 7:11 NIV

The unforgettable of the last holiday..~

1. Passport tragedy

I've already told about it.

Actually I don't want to exlpain anything because they could only listen but they couldn't understand.

2. Disneyland

One of coolest place I've ever visited. I hope someday I will go to Disneyland again.

3. Shenzhen

I like almost nothing about Shenzhen. Especially the people and enviorments.

The people was not polite enough. Mereka nyerobot aja kalo lagi ngantri. Kesel banget..

and mostly they can't speak English. Itu sangat menghambat komunikasi.

Dan lingkungannya dong.. Jorok sangat... Di W.C aja ga disediain tissue. Grrr....~

4. Macau

Yaaayyy.. I love Macau. Barang original dan ga mahal. Dari yang ga suka shopping jadi suka shopping di sana. Hehehe.. ^^

5. The foods

tidak terlupakan bukan karena makanannya enak tapi justru karena tasteless.

100x lebih enak masakan Indonesia. haha..

dan yang ga biasanya, justru di sana kalau mau mineral water itu ada biaya tambahan. Di sana, apapun makanannya minumnya TEH. -_-"

katanya sih biar memperlancar pencernaan karena semua makanan di sana sepertinya mengandung unsur babi.. hehe..

Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Macau - We are so in love

November 20th & 21st, 2011

@Soekarno-Hatta airport

We went from home about 6 p.m and arrived in aiport about 08.30.. a little bit traffic.

We met with tour leader named Denny Eryandi. In the airport, we met some atlhetes for sea games.. They are all so cute.. >_<"

We went to boarding room and I saw three ethnics in front of me: chinesse, middle east, and melayu. nice view and unique. It reminds me 'How great is our God'

@ MAII

It was a long-long journey. Jakarta - Manila can be through in 3 hours 45 minutes. Arrived in Manila at 6 GMT+8

Bad moment happened here... there was some umbrellas on our bags and the immigrant officers said: "it's not allow to bring umbrellas on cabin" she gave an option to collect the umbrellas in a bag and checked it in. The officer took them on MY BAG and my sister took it directly and NO ONE ask my permission. They didn't know there was my passport there. *tepok jidat Aloi. lho?* hahaha.. and after they knew, they blamed me.. -_-"

Simply, the passport finally back to me with airport's officers help.

Special thanks for Mr. Marchadesch Jowellson.

November 21st, 2011

@Disneyland, Hong Kong

Our local guide named Mr. Christopher. He was very kind.

Hong Kong is so different with Jakarta.

It was rarely smokers, and almost no polutions. Believe it or no, my brother's acne dissapeared.. i don't know how it works.. haha..

Mr. Christopher took we up to Disneyland. Me and fam took so many pictures there.

Disneyland is so amazing... I can't describe it very well.

In my opinion, Dufan has more challanging game, but for technology, hygiene, and safety - Disneyland is so much better.

We went to Hotel at 6 GMT+8. We stayed at Harbour Plaza 8 Degree Hotel. My sister went shop to Ladies market. Me and my brother walked around Hotel. It was so cold night. The view was not really good. Building, building, and buildings.. and so quite as well.

November 22, 2011

Hong Kong

@JC Jewerly workshop & Ginseng Shop

skip those places.. nothing interest there for me.. xP

@Victoria Peak

We used peak tram (One Way). Semacam kereta, itu jalannya menanjak... sepertinya lebih dari 45 derajat. We can see the views of Hong Kong from highest.

@Jumbo floating restaurant

Had lunch there. We had to use a boat to reach that place.

@repulse bay

like a beach and a lot of sculptures. Indonesia's bays and beaches are the best.

@Avenue of Stars

We can see signature, footprints, and handprints of chinesse actors and actresses there.

In the night, we went to Shenzhen. About two hours to get there from Hong Kong.

November 23, 2011

Shenzhen

A local guide named Acun. He was not so kind. Hahaha.. talk to much.. and can't speak bahasa Indonesia very well.

@Silk Shop & Mineral Museum

Nothing interest there for me.

@Splendid China

Nice place. So much miniatur of China. Just like Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII).

@Lou Hu Market

So silly. How could I gave 20 HK Dollars for a hair band. I laugh at my self everytime I remember that.

November 24, 2011

Shenzhen - Macau

Local guide named Mr. Pieter. I think Mr. Pieter is about 70 years old. He looked so old.

We went to Macau at morning with ferry. We had city tour there. We went to Ruins St. Paul, a symbol of Macau City. Macau had been a centre of Catholic Religion but now it changes at all.. Macau is the biggest gambling in the world. We saw A-ma Temple - the oldest temple in Macau, Nam Van Lake, and Kwan Im Statue. We went to Macau Tower (233 m). Whoever brave enough to do bungee jumping there, he/she will get world record. Beside those places, we visited Grand Prix & Wine Museum. Then we went to City of Dreams and watched "Dragon Treasure Show". Two thumbs up for the technology.

After that, we went to Venetian (Casino). 14 hectares. Cool place. I bought some perfumes there.

All the things that be sold in Macau are original but I think the price is normal, not too expensive. Maybe because the things are tax free.

In the night, me and fam walked around the city. We went to Grand Lisboa, one of casino places. Many people there. I was so curious to play the gambling, especially Jackpot game.. You can get a million dollars only on a minute if you're lucky ($.$) *cringg crringg...* Hahaha.. but don't worry.. I didn't do it. xP

November 25, 2011

Back to reality

Computer's Macau airport was broken. and the flight was dellayed. Finally, we arrived at Manila. I wanted to call a friend who lives in Phillippine. I tried to find a phone, but it used credit card - I don't have any credit card. Hahaha..

From Manila to Jakarta takes about 4 hours.

Then from Jakarta to Bogor takes 1,5 hours.

Finally home.

But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him."

2 Corrinthians 2:9

and the last thing and least :P

I tell you a secret, please don't tell anyone.. I still can't use chopsticks correctly.. >_<"