This was my first trip to Bandung for the last nine months I've been staying in Bali. I went there on Wednesday, 14 November on midday by AirAsia. I met a Bandung friend, Raymondo, at the airport and apparently we were on the same flight. I arrived in Bandung at 12.40 p.m. and greeted by Mom, Clemy and Aunt Agnes who were all in Bandung for the long weekend.



We went straight to the East of Bandung to the Cimenyan district where I am registered as a citizen there. We waited for about 2 hours until we were finally called for the e-KTP making. When we were done it was already 5.30 p.m. and we went to Jl. Progo to find something to eat, stopping at Rocca to try the new place.


The next day was began with fresh air of the hill and hot coffee on our chill backyard terrace. We had lunch at Toko You for the sake of old time, and I headed to airport to fetch Lyssandre at 4.30 p.m. and brought him back home to meet all the family. After that we went to PVJ to meet with Ester-Adjie and also Nalya, chilled at Javana Bistro until night.


I was shocked by the news about the burglar at my kost place in Bali on Friday morning and made my whole day uneasy. Lyssandre and I had lunch at Three Dolphins at Cigadung and then we met Bobby "the groom-to-be", Dwi Codot and Leo Bodak at Congo, Rancakendal. It was raining so hard and the thunder came rustling that we all decided to go to my place to shelter.


Later at night we went out again, fetching Agatha at her house and had late dinner at Origin, Jl. Sumatra, and went to OJ's at Setrasari Mall. It was so much changing than the one I remembered, much more crowded and no one I knew hang out there anymore. So we moved on to next place, which was Bengawan 83, which more comfortable and feels like home. Loepie and Ruli and Leo catch up with us then.


On Saturday noon my mom, Lyssandre and I went to Tizi to have lunch together. At around 3 p.m. we went to Saung Angklung Mang Udjo and there was this 2-hours performance of angklung from Indonesia and international groups such as Thailand university and accapella group from South Europe (I can't recall which country it was now). Anyway, the performance and the whole angklung thing really made my day out of the blue.


That night Irma and Yanto came to my house, brought the pempek made by Yanto's mother. We stayed at home and talked, catch up with main things of our now very different lives. Irma is one of the most loyal friend I've had, along with Alex Samosir and Lita Susilo, those who stays by my side since more than 10 years ago. I am so blessed to have them in life.


I didn't tell anyone I was being the maid of honor for Rachelle's wedding on Sunday, and that made my mom pissed off but I went on and met the bride at her house, having people did my make-up at 9 a.m. I just met Rachelle and Cheryl that very day after 9 months, feeling extremely happy to meet my best girls again after a while.

The holy matrimony was held in St. Laurensius Church, Sukajadi, at 12.15 p.m. and we went to Sheraton for the touch up and catch up. The wedding reception was at 6 p.m., but the garden party was cancelled due to never-ending rain. It was funny because I made the bride and groom met, attending their first meeting also with Reza, who was Bobby's bestman. So I practically know most of the couple's guests, from both sides.

It was really nice to meet old friends, but things did change a lot. What's left are memories and we must go on. I never regret my decision to move to Bali, because being in Bandung depressed me. I love my friends, but I must continue with my life. So many things for me to discover and my time in Bandung was ended. I hope I wouldn't have to go back there, but to travel further on.

These pictures below are her second tranche of work, collecting lifelike zips, buttons and shoe laces to the skin of her friends to give the illusion that they are bursting at the seams. She has also painted a power plug on someone's back, a light switch on a neck, a digital display on a hand and a battery compartment on an arm. Using no digital-editing, the bizarre body-modifications are painstakingly applied using just paint, and they no doubt give passers-by a fright.
















Now what do you think about this?

I had never ever been robbed my whole life, and last week, when I was in Bandung for long weekend holiday, someone broke into my room in Bali and took away my 13" Unibody MacBook. I was very shocked, but thank God that I was surrounded with my family when the incident happened. At least I didn't face the robber(s).

So I got the news on Friday morning, around 6.30 a.m. (GMT +7) from my room owner that my window was opened and the trellis was broken. I was thinking the worst: MacBook, motorbike and DVD player should be gone by then. But the room owner confirmed that I only lose the laptop. Still, it was hard for me because all the data for 4 years was saved there without any backup.

The room owner tried to report the incident to police but was refused because they need the victim to come report. So as soon as I get back to Bali, I went to the police station and enter my report. A police came to the crime scene (which is my room) and made some investigation there. But I don't think it's a proper and standard investigation I could expect a positive result from.


So here's my room, broken into and unsecured. I tried my best to make it better for me to sleep there again last night, after spending the first night back in Bali at Anna's room. I repaired the curtain system (using black plastic to cover the glass and doubled with a piece of large purple scarf) and bought a string of 3 meters long Christmas light for my reading lamp.

I guess it will be better because I don't plan to move out for a while. My crib now is already very nice based on location, facility and price--we only need to enhance the security. Now, I wish for better laptop to replace the robbed one. Cross my fingers!

As usual, parties were held in Tulip Bar & Lounge. I came on Friday, as I promised to meet my friends there. I came at around 11 p.m., having Lyssandre already waited for an hour for me there (and he was a bit upset about me coming late) and also Nova, Estee, and the other usual party members at Tulip. But I came home earlier that night, preparing myself for the next day.

I woke up at around 9 the next morning and met Lyssandre at Sunset Point at 11 a.m., and we had a bike tour to Sanur area. We had grilled fish lunch at Mango Cafe and proceed on the walking he requires to the south along the shore line. We talked about many things and finished walking at 4 p.m., closing the work out with fresh coconut drink.

We then headed back to Kerobokan area, and I helped him with internet thing until his uncle and wife to come and we had another fish dinner together. Herve is a very nice guy who is married to Atie, a smart Balinese woman. Together they made a living in France before but now they are settling down in Bali. They made a very nice new friends to me, especially because they all speak French and I could learn faster if I hang out more with them.



I came home at 9 p.m. and made a speed make up and dress up and headed to Tulip again. This time it was to meet Raymondo, a schoolmate from Bandung who came with his two girl friends. Lyssandre came for a while, then I continued with the party till around 1 p.m., dancing to the R'n'B music with my girls.

I met Jovita, my friend since 1988, the next morning. I was waiting for her at Taco Beach where Jesse the chef is working and owning it. He gave me a slice of his cheesecake for the wait and at 11 a.m. Jovita finally came and I went to Cafe Moka for the brunch date. It was really nice to meet her, to know that she's making an effort and time to see me before going back to Jakarta.


But after meeting Jovita, I couldn't go home because the road to my crib was being asphalted. The road was blocked for the next 4 hours so I went to Lyssandre's place instead, helped him with the ticket. Not long after he was going to the beach so I went to Dewi's place, watched the Dark Shadows until Maurice came over.


We then went to Legian beach for sunset, meeting Dewi's friends G and his kids, and also Lyssandre who was at the beach. We had some coconut drink till the sun was set, and went to Sakanaya for (again) fish dinner. Dewi and I had sashimi. We went home at 9 p.m., tired but happy. I had such a great weekend with new friends and more knowledge. I really can say I have a blessed life and grateful for that.

Being in the state of falling in love, anyone would just melt to listen to this song. I heard this Kiss Me last night when having dinner with Lyssandre. Such a romantic scene, right! LOL. Check other Sheeran's music, too. His music is a little bit similar to James Morrisson. They are heart-fulfillment!

1. Ane Brun - To Let Myself Go


2. Birdy - Skinny Love


3. Sóley - Pretty Face

4. Princess Chelsea - The Cigarette Duet


5. Alpine - Villages

1. Paloma Faith - Just Be

A little bit like Lana Del Ray, but this one is less depressing I guess. Worth hearing!

2. Melanie Martinez - Toxic

Introduced by Dewi, she reminds me a lot of Stars And Rabbit. Her Lights is great and Hit The Road Jack is so fun. This little girl is one true gem polished!

3. Stars And Rabbit - Worth It

Heard this Indonesian duo the first time at Prambors' radio show last year and watched them live at Kuta two weeks ago. They are so good!

4. Lisa Hannigan - Lille

Knew her from someone special, he said Lisa reminds him a lot about me. My kind of music and my smile. I love her duet with Damien Rice (Volcano) also.

5. Rae Morris - Grow

Just found out about her today and I love her music. Not as dark as Lisa Hannigan and quirky enough to be part in my playlist. Check her out!

This is a student dormitory located in Ørestad, a new district close to the center of Copenhagen, Denmark. The dormitory is named for Danish financier C. F. Tietgen (1829-1891). The building has a conspicuous circular shape, inspired by traditional southern Chinese Hakka architecture, and is designed by Danish architects Lundgaard & Tranberg in 2006. The design has won it a RIBA European Award. Who wouldn't study hard now after all of the facilities?