A New Life

Very long time no post!!! At first I wanted to make posts about my uni life that ended last year. Or about job hunting that I did. But I was too lazy to write anything 😅. Pardon.

Soooo.... In this post I want to announce that now, I have a job! Alhamdulillah. a really decent job that suits my education, in a business that I like, in a company that long I admire. Initially I didn't have much confident, as the competition is really fierce. The acceptance rate is below 1%!!! In my batch, only 7 out of 1000 applicants were accepted. That is crazy!!! But I trust the path that God has destined for me. I hope I can give my best, exceed their expectations, and contribute not only to the company, but also to the society. 😁

I have a new gallery on prisma! With the same username as my vsco 😉

Masjid Gedhe Kauman

This is Masjid Gedhe Kauman, the mosque inside the Yogyakarta Palace area. It's such a shabby place but the architecture is so unique. The inside is quite dark, but I like the terrace which is open and bright.

A must see place when you visit Yogyakarta!

The Ruins

Merapi is the most famous mountain in this country. I remember my first year in uni, i woke up in the morning with everything in Yogyakarta covered with thick grey dust.

Today I visited a villager house that now become a museum. We can see how scary the 2010 eruption was, the house and everything inside was burnt and so their kettles.

Graduation

Long time no post! So, recently I've been graduated from university. Finally! After nearly six years just for undergraduate program!! So much to tell about this struggle, but I didn't have much time to write back then. Now, I wish I can finish this post with some stories of my uni life and updates after graduation. Keep updated guys!

Home Again! Cooking Again!

Every time I'm at home, cooking is a must. Yesterday for breakfast I had ebi furai and pasta (as usual, when I go home my mom bought me prawns. All fresh and taste sweet!). And this morning I had donut!! I made special plain donut with nutmeg and cinnamon. Hmmm... The aroma itself is mouth watering!! I don't really like overly sweet topping, simplicity is the best.

Home is my place of contemplation. I rest a while from the bustle of job hunting and rethinking my life plan. I must study again and learning something new so my brain will get back on the track!

Cats

When I went to a market accompanying my mom this morning, I saw these little cute cats among the bananas that being sold. So calm and peaceful, contrast with the hustle of traditional market. Really made my day.

Traveling Essentials

My ultimate things every time I travel. Usually I just bring a backpack, and this small sling bag that I put inside the backpack. When I walk around the city, I only take the small bag. Simple and compact. Between these things, I have two that highly recommended to be your favorite too.

MUJI Safety Case

I love this brand for its travel and home products. They are so simple, useful, and greatly designed. I don't usually bring my wallet, just some money and cards. I put that inside this mini bag, with some tickets and important paper. Kept inside jacket, it's more safe than having a wallet inside your pocket. It's so light and easy to take the things out. Price: IDR 185k.

UNIQLO Light Pocketable Parka

One of my most favorite apparel brand. Indonesia is so hot and humid throughout the year, so wearing jacket is a must when walking outdoor. This jacket is so light and feels cool. It can protect you from the harsh of sunlight but keeps your body from the wind or light rain. I still bring another jacket for keeping me from the cold (like in train), so whenever it isn't used, I can fold it so small so no worry to take wherever I go. Price: IDR 499k.

Happy traveling!

The Vibrant of Hari Raya... In Mall

Usually when Hari Raya, people visit one relative's house to another, or also known as "silaturahim". It's the reason people massively going to their hometown. But this year, i celebrated the day just with my little family. After the prayer ied we just had walk in... Shopping mall.

We went to Senayan City, a huge mall in the center of Jakarta. Surprisingly, the mall was full of people. And the same with us, they just came from the prayer with muslim dress. I just love the design of the atrium, it has different thing than any other mall (not just typical camel and dessert). It's unique and colorful. Not a traditional way to spend Hari Raya :p

A Scrumptious Meal for Today's Breakfast

This morning my mom came from the market carrying lots of fresh ingredients. Every time I go home, my mom always cooks special foods. Today she brought tempeh, ribs, and prawns. My mom wanted to make rib soup for lunch, and told me to cook the prawns for our breakfast. In my home, only I and my mom who can eat something like this. My dad can't, due to his high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

I cooked a very simple dish, prawns with garlic, chili, and ginger, in butter. My mom made "mendoan", very thin tempeh that quick-fried so the outside is crispy and the inside is soft. The mixture of many textures give very pleasant flavor. I add sambal kecap (sweet soy sauce mixed with chili and shallot) on top of it, and it tastes heavenly!

These are meals that only exist in home.