a little chit chat

» November 19, 2015 / -2:16 AM

Kotak Kenangan

Karena akan segera pindahan, malam ini mulai menyortir barang-barang yang ada di kamar.
Belum banyak, masih sekitar 1/10 dari semua barang yang ada.

Ada beberapa barang yang ingin segera saya singkirkan (yaitu buku teks semasa kuliah).
Ada beberapa barang yang sayang untuk disingkirkan (yaitu komik dan novel berseri yang mulai menumpuk).
Ada beberapa barang yang terlalu sayang untuk tersingkirkan.

Jadi, dibuatlah Kotak Kenangan bernama Arodnap untuk meletakkan barang tersayang.
Seakan-akan kenangan yang ada di dalam otak dipindahkan ke dalam kotak.
Semata-mata agar ia tetap ada tanpa membebankan pikiran dan emosi.
Dan ia akan terus hidup disana.

Labels: bandung, life

» October 19, 2015 / -8:50 PM

The Right Time

Terima kasih semuanya untuk seluruhnya.
Satu hal berakhir maka satu hal lain dimulai.
Dan ini adalah waktu yang tepat.
Mari bersiap untuk melangkah lagi.

Sepertinya harus belajar merangkai bunga lagi.

Labels: bandung, life

» October 04, 2015 / -1:32 PM

W-08

"Jadi, kenapa senpai masih suka main kesini walaupun udah angkatan tua?

Butuh waktu beberapa detik sebelum akhirnya mulut saya mengucap beberapa kata yang (menurut saya) jadi jawabannya.

Sebenarnya saya tidak pernah menyangka ada kouhai yang bertanya tentang ini. Kebanyakan dari mereka bertanya kalau tidak tentang perbedaan antara 2 unit atau perbedaan dulu dengan sekarang. Tapi pertanyaan tidak biasa ini membuat memori saya selama lebih dari 4 tahun berputar-putar.

Mungkin karena semua berawal dari sini. Baik tempat maupun orangnya.
Mungkin saya akan menjalani hidup yang berbeda. Kalau saya tidak menghabiskan waktu disana.

Sesungguhnya saya sangat bersyukur bisa menjadi sedikit bagian dari cerita yang tertulis di tempat itu.

Labels: bandung, life

» August 29, 2015 / -10:44 PM

Sturgeon Moon

Precisely today is a full moon day. They call it Sturgeon Moon. The moon is nearest to the earth in its orbit. They usually use the term Supermoon to shorten it. Super Sturgeon Moon, to complete.

For this special day, I would say thank you for not hiding from me.
I felt relieved that you're willing to sit and had a little laugh beside me.
Thought it will be very super duper awkward, as I always predict.
But the last 20 minutes is something that I cherished.

From the time we separated until now, I always pray for your happiness.
Wishing that there's no stiff gap anymore.
Hoping that you're doing well.

If we meet again, someday, I will be brave and talk to you first.
Promise.

Labels: bandung, life

» August 11, 2015 / -12:04 AM

So, Hi!

An urge to write a post in the middle of making thesis. Hahaha.

So, what happened with July that makes me can't even drop 1 post here?
Well, nothing. Let's say, I just try to keep everything in my mind.

But, it's difficult since I always spent at least once a week to write something (even it's just a rant).
And I currently have another blog to write. To write story, precisely.
So I will keep all my stories in the newest blog and all my daily thoughts here.

What excites me about the newest blog is I can write stories that relate to my current fave songs! Yippey!
It's like my personal playlist.
It's also a good reminder on how my playlist changed based on the months and the mood. Definitely a great way to memorize all the great songs you've liked (and perhaps to share it with others in the future!)

Oh, don't be so curious about the blog. Please.

Labels: 5 minutes, bandung, life, quick updates

» June 17, 2015 / -9:29 AM

Conversation Started

Two men sat across me inside an angkot. One of them asked me about angkot's cost from their hotel to Simpang Dago. From that single question, we talked a lot. The older one once stayed in Bandung for several days. And this week, he asked his grandchildren to come along with him to see around Bandung. His grandchildren is a student in KU and currently studying about other cities' culture.

Later after they arrived, a women who watched us previously talked to me. She asked me why I'm being so nice to a stranger. Well, I'm just being helpful since I know about it. And after that, we talked a lot. She encouraged me to do things that I dreamed of and gave me lots of blessings.

Talking to a stranger in a city transportation is not usual for us here. So getting a chance like that is something awesome.

Labels: bandung, life, quick updates

» May 25, 2015 / -10:34 PM

Night At The Museum

I'm very happy that I got a chance to come to Museum Geologi when they held "Night At The Museum" session for free! I feel like Larry Daley without uniform and flashlight!

Say hi to the famous icon of Museum Geologi!

Museum Geologi's "Night At The Museum" was held to celebrate Museum Geologi's 60 years anniversary. What makes it even more interesting is they are now opening a new exhibition. This new exhibition shows a collection of gelogical stuffs from Indonesia.

The Origin of Earth is currently showing

I feel happy for Museum Geologi because it becomes more modern. I mean, not so many people want to come to museum because of it's old and creepy ambience. So, making it modern and full of technology can be a solution for it. And it shows in this new exhibition that contains movie showing, touch screen display as well as simulation. So happy!!

I'll be very excited if someone take me to Museum Geologi.

You wanna come? ;)

Labels: bandung, life

» January 20, 2015 / -4:34 PM

Staying Here

Karena kemanapun kamu pergi

Karena dengan siapapun kamu pergi

Saya akan bahagia

Saya akan tetap disini

Saya tak akan kemana-mana

Untuk kamu

(00:54)

Labels: 5 minutes, bandung, song

» January 12, 2015 / -1:00 AM

7 and Going Strong

Just 7 months but this little baby already gave me (and us) many things.

Experience, happiness, laughter, stress, ideas.

We never aim for anything special.

Just something useful for everybody.

Happy 7 month anniversary!

Lovely cakes from Gino Feruci Braga Hotel. Thank you!

Labels: bandung, friends, life

» December 15, 2014 / -12:55 AM

To say goodbye

Apparently, a friend of mine is currently running a charity event. We can donate toys and they will send it to kids in needs. Go check www.twitter.com/MudaMudiBerbagi for more detail information!

Since I have this intention to give my unused clothes for another charity, so why not I give my dolls as well?

But actually, it's not easy. Never easy.

I know all the story about my dolls. Especially the piggy one a.k.a Nyun, once featured in my old Multiply blog. So everytime I look at them, it feels like watching a movie.

So this morning, I decided to keep only 2 dolls and give the rest of them. It was okay when I put them in a big bag. And suddenly my eyes started to teary. Remembering that I will never see them again.

But then I remember that this is for a good cause. There are more kids that need this instead of me. And yes, writing this post helps me a lot to reassure that I'm okay without them. That I will keep them in my mind, not in my arm.

So, for the last few nights before I bid my final farewell, I will hug them until I fall asleep.

Good night.

Labels: bandung, life

» December 09, 2014 / -11:03 PM

R i n d u

Merindukanmu bukan berarti aku harus mencarimu.

Paling tidak aku tahu kamu berada dalam kondisi terbaik.

Merindukanmu bukan berarti memaksamu memberiku kabar.

Paling tidak kamu sadar bahwa kamu selalu punya tempat untuk pulang.

Merindukanmu bukan berarti kamu nantinya akan melupakanku.

Paling tidak kita pernah menghabiskan detik dan menit bersama.

Labels: bandung, story

» November 19, 2014 / -10:44 PM

Biarkan Secangkir Kopi Bercerita

"Jika secangkir kopi bisa bercerita, maka ia akan bercerita tentang dirimu."

Secangkir cappuccino akan bercerita tentang awal mula kita bertemu kembali. Saat itu kita berbicara tentang dunia yang sama sekali tidak pernah kita bayangkan akan kita masuki. Dan cangkir yang kosong itu terus mendengarkan pembicaraan dan tawa kita berjam-jam.

Segelas latte akan bercerita tentang kekhawatiranmu saat aku tidak bisa dihubungi selama 2 hari. Raut mukamu yang panik dan nada suaramu yang tinggi saat akhirnya kita bertemu terserap di setiap tetesnya. Dan di setiap teguknya membuatku yakin bahwa kamu terus memperhatikanku.

Secangkir kopi hitam akan bercerita tentang perjuanganmu melawan rasa panik saat harus menghadapi ujian akhir. Ada aku yang mencoba melawan kantuk demi menemanimu yang tidak bisa tidur beberapa malam sebelumnya. Dan pahitnya kopi menjadi manis setelah melihatmu tersenyum puas dan mengucapkan terima kasih padaku.

Sekaleng kopi susu dingin akan bercerita tentang keluhanku kepadamu yang terus membuatku dijauhi lelaki lain. Kamu seakan tidak peduli ketika mengirim pesan romantis bergambar hati di media sosial. Dan sebenarnya aku tidak apa-apa jika dijauhi yang lain.

Asalkan kamu mau berbagi waktu untuk menemaniku dan secangkir kopi lainnya.

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A submission for a competition!!! Wish me luck!

Labels: bandung, story

» October 27, 2014 / -11:11 PM

Plans For The Future

I wrote this 7 years ago. In my previous blog.

I laughed when I read it, because I felt so naive back then.

For example, having a house with a huge fish pond.

Or getting married at the latest 3 years from now, when I reach 27 years old.

Even wished to get married with a doctor (specifically).

If i have to make 8 plans for the future, I won't change some points.

1) Getting married in a simple ceremony

2) Still able to do activites that I like, even though I have a family

3) Funding my little brother for his needs

4) Getting a trip around the world

5) Be a good, friendly and responsible mom for my kids and wife for my husband

6) Making sure that my mom feels proud of me

7) Making sure that my little brother always surrounded by happiness and love

8) Always grateful for anything in life

Labels: bandung, jakarta, life

» July 20, 2014 / -12:37 AM

Apa Kabar?

Saat ini saya sedang pincang.

Kemarin saya terjatuh dan lutut kanan saya terluka.

Setelah terjatuh, bukannya saya langsung membersihkan luka, saya malah tertawa.

Aneh kan?

Saat ini saya juga dalam kondisi yang tidak sehat.

Tidur tidak teratur, makan tidak benar.

Bahkan saya butuh waktu lebih dari 5 hari untuk bisa sembuh dari flu tanpa obat.

Biasanya hanya butuh 4 hari saja.

Paling tidak saya bahagia.

Saya masih bisa tertawa bersama orang yang saya sayangi.

Saya masih bisa melakukan hal yang saya cintai.

Saya masih bisa hidup dan mensyukuri itu.

Labels: bandung, life

» July 01, 2014 / -9:40 PM

Silly

"I hate couples who wear couple tees."

"Why?"

"I just don't get the reason why they have to do that!"

"Well, they did that to make people know that they are a couple and people will say that they are cute."

"Well, that's silly..."

"Afterall, being in love is silly..."

And somehow, it explains my hopeless romantic love story for the past years...

Labels: bandung, life, story

» June 11, 2014 / -11:51 PM

Sejenak Sebelum Tidur

Sebelum ku kembali ke dunia mimpi

Kuucapkan terima kasih untukmu

Untukmu yang tidak pernah kutahu isi hatinya

Untukmu yang diam-diam kuperhatikan

Jika mereka bilang saat ini aku bodoh

Karena bersikap seperti ini kepadamu

Maka anggap saja aku bodoh

Karena sebenarnya aku tidak tahu harus seperti apa di hadapanmu

Jika kamu tidak tahu mengapa aku berterima kasih untukmu

Anggap saja karena kamu yang menjadi alasanku untuk menjadi lebih baik

Labels: bandung, story

» May 24, 2014 / -9:59 PM

The Secret

How much time do you need to know that particular someone can have the trust to keep your secret?

This thought was suddenly popped out on my mind.

For example, your boyfriend/girlfriend.

Why do you think your couple can keep your secret?

Because maybe you just know them for weeks or months, not years.

In my case, I told secrets to 'him' (or let's change it to 'ex')

But my ex usually knows my secret after about 4 months together.

The secrets itself wasn't something surprising, tho'.

All of my ex (I only got 2, for real) got to know my secrets and they gladly accepted it.

What about so-called-best friends?

I, myself, (still) refuse to call someone as my best friend.

I love to call them my 'accepting friend' coz we accept each other for our own good and bad.

And yes, I share my secrets to them, slowly of course.

But there is one thing that hold most of my secrets.

This blog, definitely.

Labels: bandung, life

» May 23, 2014 / -12:14 PM

The Truth

I finally found my courage.

By the time I meet you again, I will tell you everything.

From the first day we met until the time we spent the time.

Maybe I don't care what you're going to say or reply.

It's just my own curiosity.

Wait for my surprise.

Labels: 5 minutes, bandung

» May 06, 2014 / -9:36 PM

Tingling and Dazzling

Today, we met again.

This is not the first time we meet, but I don't know. It just feel...

Different.

We shared hugs and asked about each other's news.
It's just a split second.
But why I feel something different?

We always share hugs when we meet.
We always ask about each other's news.
Even we used to laugh together.

But not today.
Somehow, your gaze is different.

The gaze that gives me the 'tingling and dazzling' feeling...

The gaze that says "It's you who I'm looking for"

-050514-

Labels: 5 minutes, bandung

» April 27, 2014 / -9:44 PM

Ownership

"Ma, lihat! Ini bola dari sana... Aku balikin kesana ya."

"Taruh aja balik di lantai. Nggak ada yang nyariin juga bolanya."

"Tapi ma, itu dari sanaaaa..."

"Mama bilang taruh. Sudah, yuk jalan."

Anak itu menaruh kembali bola plastik yang kemudian berguling di lantai. Diam, dia lihat bola itu sebelum akhirnya tangannya ditarik oleh ibunya.

Seberapa penting sih kepemilikan itu?

Anak itu sadar bahwa bola itu dimiliki oleh sebuah tempat, dan mungkin saja tempat itu membutuhkan. Tapi ibu itu memilih untuk enggan berurusan dan membiarkannya begitu saja.

Apa karena disana masih banyak bola sehingga hilang satu bola saja, tidak akan menjadi satu perkara yang besar?

Pantas saja mudah bagi orang-orang diatas sana untuk membiarkan hal-hal yang remeh atau kecil, yang sebenarnya bisa saja menjadi penting. Karena mereka merasa tidak memilikinya.

Coba saja kita merasa semua hal yang ada di dunia itu kita miliki. Mungkin tidak ada yang buang sampah sembarangan di jalanan karena kita merasa kalau jalanan itu kita miliki dan kita pakai.

Coba saja kita merasa semua hal yang ada di dunia itu kita miliki. Mungkin tidak ada yang namanya perebutan harta karena semuanya sama dan itu adalah milik kita bersama secara sadar.

Bahwa setiap hal ada yang memiliki.

Bahwa kita sendiri dimiliki sesuatu ataupun seseorang.

Labels: 5 minutes, bandung