Macaronni Panggang

So today I'm at this restaurant called Macaronni Panggang which sells literally baked macaronni (pasta).

The occassion is I'm currently at my boyfriend's hometown - Bogor and we're having our second date, a couple of days before we celebrate our 6 months anniversary.

We decided to try out Macaronni Panggang (shortened to MP) since it's always crowded so we guessed it must be worth trying..

MP Special - Rp 105.000

We ordered the MP Special medium size worth Rp 105.000, but the taste wasn't worth the price. I do have to remind you readers to bring cash if you decide to visit MP because they receive payment in cash only.

Ronald felt like ordering something else too, so he ordered the Omelette with beef and sausage.

Omelette Sapi & Sosis

But he told me the taste was so-so, but I didn't get to try it because apparently he forget to offer me and gobbled them up fast enough to finish them off. (I guess he was hungry hahaha..)

Well that's all folks for the day's culinary experience..

Have you wonder?

Hey guys,

Quick question.

Have you wonder why people go through so many relationships without finding the right person? Inside you go on and on browsing through the human library, sometimes being a little choosy for 'the one'. I mean, is there really such thing called 'the one'?

Well, to some there is.. Differently for many people I suppose, I for one believe that 'the one' is the person who can make me feel what I need to feel at the right moment (confident, happy, excited, loved) and be understanding when I do things that are out of emotion (being angry, getting all psyched, sad). But the mistake most people do is that they expect to get the perfect person they've always imagined, without so much as an effort to be the best person for their partner.

Us being silly hahaha..

In my current relationship (which I hope will be my last), I'm constantly prioritizing him instead of me. What most people do is start an attention hoping to always get prioritized instead, but if he really loves you too he would prioritize you without you needing to ask for it. Of course giving in all the time is not fun, but if you found 'the one' you don't have to worry because he'll be just as willing to give in for you.

To make things simple:

If you want to be spoiled, spoil him.

If you want to feel happy, make him happy.

If you want to be loved, love him with all your heart.

I've heard someone's story before, she said her first marriage ended up in a divorce because she often said 'no' to her husband. But then she stopped saying 'no' in her second marriage and it ended up happy. I personally couldn't agree with that.

Love means you have to sacrifice, but of course it goes both ways. Could you imagine a scenario where you feel so tired after a day's work and your boyfriend/husband asked you out and you just feel like resting in bed? Of course I wouldn't say no, I would prefer answering "I'm sorry babe, I've been working my ass off today and I just feel so exhausted. Do you mind if we go out another day?".

I'm sure if he loves you, he'll understand. If not, then he may not be 'the one' and it's better off if you find another guy.

Actually the most important thing in a healthy relationship is understanding, patience and trust. Love is in every one of those, and if you can cherish them then this relationship will be the best thing that has ever happened in your life.

I'm so glad I found mine. ♥

My dear babe and me ♥

What may seem to be a long time..

Today is my 3 monthiversary with Ronaldo Bennedictus!

At Ah Mei Cafe with Ronald and his family ♥

And my absence in this blog must be blamed on my tight schedule full of work and of course spending time with my precious loved one. I really miss typing out what's inside of my head, just to keep a clear mind. So here it goes..

Last month I bought another return ticket to Bali scheduled for 31st July - 5th August 2013 together with Ronald, and the reason we bought the ticket right before the peak season is..

My sister is getting married!! In Bali!!

My sister, Ingrid and her future husband Ferry.

Well she met her boyfriend when she started working in Bali, she knew him for quite sometime before that but only met him when she moved to Bali. Then somehow they got together and he proposed less than a year in the relationship! (I assume..)

Thinking of stuff like this always reminds me of my relationship with Ronald, unlike any other relationships I have experienced before. Like how we've known each other and met almost 4 years ago, and in the end things brought us together after almost 4 years of immutable feelings. Although everything seems like a dream come true, I don't deny the fact that there are many tough roads that lies ahead of us. But I'm sure we'll make it through, whatever it takes us to make it to the end together..

Anyways, this year I motivated myself with my new lifestyle and dropped 7 kg of weight! People have been complimenting on how I look much slimmer, but I don't intend to stop my diet. Still I eat only once a day (but a huge meal is required), and only snack some other time of the day unless for special occasion of my favorite food at home, dining out at a favorite restaurant, being treated to a known delicacy or something new that seems exciting, etc.

Being a tall girl with big bone structures, I have to adjust my body weight proportionally. Ronald mentioned too that I don't look good being too thin, although I still wanted to trim down another 3 kg. I have stopped altogether my gym activities, including yoga which I can't seem to find the time to practice myself at home. Retiring the membership from Gold's Gym has proved that I could save more money without going to the gym, and still lose more weight.

My old clothes didn't seem to fit me anymore, my jeans were too loose.. Even with a belt on, my old jeans just gave up on me. Clothes that seem too small for me were now starting to fit perfectly on my body, and wearing tight jeans doesn't make my calves look big anymore. This is where I should start to reorganize my wardrobe, getting rid of old clothes and buying new ones.

I got myself a black Hana bag (Rp 384.000) at STAR Department Store, Mal Kelapa Gading. No Fear black silicone belt (Rp 68.000) from Planet Surf, Mal Taman Anggrek. Connexion black jeans at Matahari, Mal Artha Gading. And a Crocs Duet Flats Women - Khaki (Rp 175.000) that I bought online.

I also got a haircut at Hasami Kushi, Mal Artha Gading with Deaz and straighten my hair at a salon near Ebong's house.

Love is Here

Dear readers,

I have been single since early April 2012 which is 11 months, almost a year.. And I'm glad to announce that I'm currently in a relationship with someone whom I love dearly.

Yes I've mentioned him in a couple of my posts..

Me & Ronaldo Bennedictus (♥ 03.03.13)

We've been best friends since 2009 and without realizing, we fell in love with each other..

The story is a bit funny actually, both of us had a little crush on each other since the very beginning we've known each other. But both of us too, didn't think that the other person would have even the slightest feeling towards the other. We kept what was in our hearts deep inside, so the other person wouldn't have any bit of clue as to our feelings. So this has just been a misunderstanding from the very beginning, a postponed feeling that lead to a wonderful incredible relationship.

And since we were and still are best friends, I've grown to know almost everything about him and likewise. So it's not hard to cope with each other and compromise in just about everything in this new found relationship, we've become very understanding towards each other.

Somehow I feel different too when I'm with him, I'm more patient, understanding, and most of my bad traits just disappear. It's not like I'm forcing myself to be someone else, but I feel the good side of me is surfacing because I just feel so comfortable in this relationship.

If only my parents could see this, my mom especially...


The best thing about Ronald.. There is never a day I'm with him that I don't laugh. When I'm with him I'd have to give my cheeks some massage by the end of the day because of constant smiling and laughing. It's like living my life with him would be so easy, I don't have to worry much about anything. I don't really fancy luxurious life, well money is important too I admit but if this is a will there is a way to find money.

Money you get, you spend. Love you get, you treasure. And I'm not willing to let it go. EVER! All these years I've stopped believing in fairy tales, but here he is right in front of my eyes all along. Not exactly like those Disney fairy tales, but a combination of both true love & real life.

And people, don't tell me that it's still the beginning of our relationship that it'll turn downhill from here onwards. Because it's not like I've just known him, and we're still best friends.. So I don't have any doubts at all ♥~

Cort is Awesome!!

Hey guys!!

Guess what? I just bought myself a year 2013 gift!!
 

My very own Cort EVL K-6!!!

 
I was actually going to buy the K-4 in the first place, but I really want those dual-humbucker EMG active pickups. The Cort EVL K-6 itself costs me Rp 4.732.000,- (excluding case, cables, strap, pick & amplifier).

Who knew I was a rocker girl at heart? Tee hee!

The body itself is solid black color with doff finishing which doesn't leave finger prints all over it. The fretboard has pentagram markings and a sword which is cool. But I haven't gotten around to buying a strap..

I also spent Rp 1.316.000,- for a Roland Cube 15X amplifier with a couple of build-in effects and it works great for me. =D

I started learning some Avenged Sevenfold and Muse songs with my guitar frequently retuned from Standard Tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) to Drop D (D-A-D-G-B-E). Running through tabs from www.ultimate-guitar.com almost every night, and practicing my accuracy and speed through the frets. My fingers are sore from trying to bend some strings, but practice makes perfect! =D I plan to learn Linkin Park songs since they're my favorite band, but their complicated tuning got me confused. =(

Oh well.. I'm still an amateur learning how to rock an electric guitar, as soon as I get better I might or might not post some videos of me playing.. =P

Rock On!

My Funny Valentine~

Hello dear readers!

How was your Valentine's Day? Did you get to spend time with your loved ones? And by loved ones I meant anyone you love; boyfriend, husband, best buddy, parents, siblings, cousins, or whoever.

I for one don't really celebrate Valentine's Day, not because I have an issue with the so called 'Love Day' but I don't like the idea of girls getting flowers only on that particular day of the year (besides birthdays, anniversary, etc.) and that's why I don't really celebrate it.

Last weekend I got to spend some quality time with some of my buddies!!

From the left: Alfrian, Bobby, Ronaldo, Billy, Me & Erdwin

5 boys and 1 girl, call it all you like but I love hanging out with boys. It gives me the freedom to be my inner me: the Tomboy. And it's the first time since a long time that I don't have to care how I should dress, how my hair looks, how I look when I just woke up. I feel free!!! =D unlike hanging out with girls, majority of the girls I know (except for Ebong of course =D) are either too sensitive, naive, talkative, selfish, fake and I seldom find girls I can communicate well with.

Okay back to the topic, from all the boys I've known them for almost 4 years except for Alfrian and Erdwin. I have been close friends with Bobby, Billy and especially Ronaldo (which you can see from my previous posts). Billy and Ronaldo have been best buddies for a very long time (since they met in college) up until now and they call themselves 'The Twins', while Bobby on the other hand is Billy's younger brother.

Me and the Twins (2013)

Speaking of which I think I have a pic of the three of us a few years back.. Hold on..

Aaaaannddd... Here we go!! Hahahaha..This pic was taken back in September 2009.

The weather wasn't very good in Puncak that weekend, rain has been pouring which kept us from traveling around and not to mention the very thick fog. I was freezing the whole time I'm there, especially the midnight trips for warm drinks and food.

There should be trees and houses behind me, but they're all covered in fog.

Our last day on our way back we stopped by at Cimory Resto for dinner, the place was so crowded I didn't think we'd get a place to sit soon. But turns out they have quite a big table capacity. Me and Ronaldo ordered the Fish and Chips (didn't taste really good, just the average fish fillet deep fried with flour coating) while the others ordered the Swirl Sausage something?

The price range is around Rp 40.000 - Rp 55.000 for the main course itself.

Before getting back we actually wanted to take some pics first, but it was already too dark. I can't wait for our next trip to Puncak!! =D

Love you guys!!

Happy New Year 2013!!!

Dear readers,

Wishing you a Happy New Year 2013!!
How has the new year been treating you so far?

I have been absence with my unclear state of mind, wondering whether I should be moving forward or being stuck at this point of my life.

Part of me is scared of moving forward because I want to be in this position, even though it has its ups and downs. I do realize that this will be something that would change the way I live my life, it's killing me inside while I enjoy the masked version of happiness. Longing for someone to be there for you, and you found someone that could never be the one but instead you choose to lie to yourself that maybe one day that certain person will be the one. That is a total lie, and I really need to get over it.

Especially if I think it through logically, my brain would be screaming at my feelings.
"Why the hell are you feeling that way?? It doesn't make any sense!!"

The Wanted - Lie to Me

So kiss me and tell me I'm the one
There's no other, no other one you want
Baby, kiss me, make sure you close your eyes
Or we fall down

Don't say it's all for the better
Oh, I need you to lie, to lie to me
I'll stand for the greatest pretender
I know you won't die for me
But say you will
Just lie to me, to me

Now I can see, you bite your lip when you look at me
One word, you say, and everything is giving you away
Let's close our eyes and save the truth for one more night
Or I fall down

It's like I found my own personal Barney Stinson, and I'm being miserable just like Robin Scherbatsky did. Guess happy endings really only happens on TV huh?

I'll be 22 this year, adulthood seems to get even harder now. I'm not really sure how to deal with things anymore because I can't do it the way I used to. I really need to get a good kick start this year, I haven't exactly embraced the new year spirit.

Any ideas to make my new year brighter?
Anyone?

Indo Pet Tags

Dear readers,

Pets are kept with the main reason of companionship. With cats adored by people who likes attitude and independence, and dogs preferred by people because of their loyalty, smartness and emotions. Well I am a dog person myself, dogs are indeed very charming.

I remember this one story that touched me..

Being a veterinarian, I was called to examine a ten year old Irish wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa and their little boy, Shane, were all very attached to Belker and they were hoping for a miracle.

I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.

As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for the four-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.

The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away. The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion.

We sat together for a while after Belker's death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives.

Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, "I know why."

Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation.

He said, "People are born so they can learn how to live a good life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?" The four-year-old continued, "Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long."

You get why pets are not only pets, they are our precious little addition to our family. While family members tend to be able to live by themselves, pets need the attention and all the love you can give because they will always love you no matter what. They won't even get mad at you for anything bad you did to them, they always forgive and forget.. =)

Sometimes there are times where we can't control or keep watch of our pets constantly, they might climb out the window (cats) or dash out the front gate (dogs). While most animals easily remember the way home, we might not know if something happened to them..

That's why many people make pet tags to identify the dog and maybe some information about the owner, just so that if anybody finds them they will notify the owner. We wouldn't want our dogs wandering off without anybody to help get find their way back into your arms.. =(

Indo Pet Tags customizes tag designs accordingly, whether you want to write your name and contact number or even maybe address. So you will feel more safe and secure if ever (hopefully not) your beloved pet gets lost.

Cute bone-shaped dog tags!

Shapes are not limited to standard shapes, you can even request for any shapes you like!

For metal tags, they have silver, gold and copper. Each tag despite the shape and size costs only Rp 150.000 each with a maximum of 5cm diameter (more than that you will be charged extra, but I doubt your pet needs anything bigger than 5cm).

Other than that, they even have leather tags!

For those of you that has an additional little family member but doesn't have a dog tag, order now via SMS/Whatsapp/BBM/Email.

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