Day 31 : Thank you 2014

Today is the last day of 2014. 

It's been a wonderful ride, this year.

Too wonderful, that even on the last day of 2014, I still receiving many presents from Japan. Look how cute they are, aren't they?! 

And as much as I love 2014, I have to let it go at this point and welcoming 2015, which is hoped to be a year full of blessings, love, lucks, and happiness.

Thank you, Life, for all the experiences you taught me this year. I am so grateful for all I have seen, done, and learned. 

And for 2015, please be magical to me! 

Love,

SP

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Day 30 : Work Life Balance

Got up very early by 5.30 am today, since I had an appointment with a client at 9.30 in Malang. It took 2 hours to Malang. Overall, it was a 9-hour journey in total. Very tiringg yet funn...After the deal been wrapped, we hopped a while to Hotel Tugu to check out the site. Been in my bucket list for a while, and now I made it. Yayy! We had bakso bakar Trowulan for lunch just before going back home. It was soo good!

On our way back, I heard the news that Air Asia QZ8501 had been found in Pangkakan Bun in form of debris, and 6 of the victims already been evacuated. The media said it was 95% assured that it is AAQZ8501.

I feell so sad..Although there's none of family related with the tragedy, but I am truly in the deepest condolences for all the passengers, crews, families, friends affected. May each of everyone be given strength and comfort. My prayers are with you all. Be strong! 

SP

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Day 29 : Presents

I got two presents today.

One from a colleague and one from an old friend. 

I also gave a birthday present to a friend who just got her birthday yesterday at the same time.

Life is sweeter when there are things to take and things to give. 

Cos, afterall, life is worth that way. Isn't it?

SP

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Day 28 : #PrayforAAQZ8501

Shocking news of the day!

Air Asia' Passengers for Surabaya-Singapore destination are confirmed LOST with no traces. 

There's still no news updates up until now.

I'm so sad hearing the newss. Hoping for all the best for all the passengers and looking forward to hearing the good news soon. 

There must be a good thing to cover up the bad thing. Andd 

The best thing of the day was looking after my auntie's cake shop and eating my favorite snacks while having chitchat with my grandma. It's just grandma-grand daughter bonding day! ^^

SP

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Day 27 : Saturday Movie Night

Akhirnya nonton juga film Merry Riana, "Mimpi Sejuta Dolar". Sebelumnya sih sudah pernah baca bukunya, yang merupakan salah satu cerita yang sangat menginspirasiku. Oleh karena itu, begitu tau kalo akan difilmkan, aku sangat senang dan looking forward to watch it.

Overall, buku dan film'nya aga beda. I like the book better than the movie. Cuma overall, movie'nya sih cukup menghibur. Sangat pas untuk tontotan weekend yang cuacanya mendung campuran hujan rintik-rintik. Apalagi didukung dengan akting aktor dan aktisnya yang cakep dan menarik. 

Ada satu kalimat dari Ibu Merry yang sangat aku suka di film ini ketika Merry hampir putus asa dan merasa bahwa apa yang dikerjakannya selalu gagal. 

"Kamu telah memilih jalan hidupmu, dan kamu harus menyelesaikan apa yang telah kamu mulai". 

Kalimat ini mengingatkanku untuk selalu mengerjakan sesuatu dengan sepenuh hati dan sampai tuntas, karena segala sesuatu yang setengah-setengah hasilnya pun tidak akan maksimal. 

Benar-benar film yang menginspirasi. 

Such an inspiring lady MR is. 

Sangat berharap kehidupanku pun bisa penuh kesuksesan dan keajaiban seperti MR.

SP

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Day 26 : Day Dreaming

Today's been slow and cold. Raining the whole day, making me feel sleepy. 

Got my facial treatment today. I feel so ready to greet the new year. 

Just browsed a lot of holiday pictures, and I really like this picture of me taken in a garden in Amsterdam. 

I remember how laidback Amsterdam is. I just love the city and the foods, not forgeting that the language is actually quite similar to our language since many vocabularies are just the same to ours, which makes the city seems friendlier compared to other cities in Europe.

I remember my friend once taken me to red light district. Looking so many women inside the many transparent glass cubicles along the street, and I was told there are 3 areas in the street, which differentiate the types of the women. It was new and shocking. Never came accross my mind that this kind of job can be the source of living too. 

Well..I stayed only for 2 nights last time in Amsterdam. I wish I would get the chance to visiting this city again, in longer time and of course not forgeting to visit a friend whose living in Eindhoven. 

SP

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Day 25 : Merry Kurisumasu

Merry Kurisumasu, everyone! 

It's time to be merryyy. I hope all of you guys have a very merry Christmas. 

I got the day started by having lunch together with my family at our favorite restaurant serving salted chicken and steamed fish as their specialties, which was then continued with a little shopping. There's something for everyone, and we went home with a big smile. 

A moment later, I went movie-marathon-ing watching "Night at the Museum" and "Paddington Bear". Such enlightening yet funny movies, just the type of movies I like.

Another happy thing of the day was when 2 of my friends who're on holiday texting me saying "I got you something". Yayy...presents for new year! It's good to be given presents, but it's even better to be remembered. Feeling so thankful for having such caring friends. The feeling is just priceless! :)

SP

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Day 24 : Christmas Eve

Last time I bought online a cute printed tee and it just came today. So, it feels like got a Christmas present just in time. Yayyy I got myself a lot of myself this month. December has always been a time to splurge, so gotta save moree in January. *crossingfingers. 

Today's been light. Office hour ended earlier at 4 pm. I like to go to church on Christmas eve, but this year I can't make it. So instead of going to church, I treat myself an hour of foot massage. It feels relaxing. 

Alright then, gotta sleep now and I just can't wait to open my eyes on Christmas :)

SP

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Day 23 : Christmas Celebration

One of the most awaited moment in December finally came. A time to gather with super old friends. Been friends with them for half of my age, thus it feels like hanging around with my second family. 

I got organizer from the present exchange. I was just thinking to buy an organizer for 2015 but now I don't need to buy at all. I can save. Yippie! :) 

Alright then. I gotta sleep. It's been a longg day that ended up nicely. Good dinner and great companion have made a fabulous day. I couldn't ask for more! :)

SP

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Day 22 : Mom's Day

Happy Mother's day to all supermoms out there!! Enjoy this privillege day that is dedicated only to mothers! #TheJoyofBeingaMother 

The best thing about today was Nat's birthday party celebration. Not only am I happy because of the free dinner, but it's more because of the gathering itself. We only get to meet around 4 times a year, thus it was a good thing to be in each other's companion tonight.

Alright then. Gotta stopp...am so tiredddd...tomorrow have to wake up very early since I have to accompany a client for a medical purpose. 

Good nightt peeps and good night world! ^^

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Day 21: XX

Last time I de-cluttered unimportant things inside my room, and I already given up my old dolls. There's this certain good feeling of throwing up old stuffs and replacing a room with the new ones. There's a saying that the thing that will never be changed is the changes itself, so it's not a bad thing to change stuffs every once in a while as long as it is needed. It's similar to throwing out bad memories and replacing it the the better ones. Girls out there...Agree with me?! Yes?! :D

And...the best part about today was the family dinner and of course this huge lips pillow as my new sleeping companion. It's love at the first sight! :D

SP

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Day 20: Costume Party

I just had my haircut today, and the special thing about this is the fact that it was cut by another hairdresser, remembering that I always have my haircut by the same hairdresser over and over again for years, that I already forget for how long it has exactly been going. 

So, basically it is a new thing and I love it. :) 

Another good thing about today is my office's annual appreciation night with the theme 'Movie Night', so each of was dressing up like movie stars, super heroes or even cartoon characters, but not less who dressing up like nobody but still looked fun. It's such a great night having a party like this. 

It feels good to dress up like Minnie Mouse today. Feels like in the middle of the happiest place on earth, Disneyland!  Hahaha #Iwish

Alright then. Have a great sunday, everyone! :)

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Day 19: Oh Friday Yes!

Hari ini menyenangkan sekali. 

Habis setengah hari perjalanan pp, Surabaya-Pasuruan untuk visit seorang client, dilanjutkan dengan acara kuliner. Ada peribahasa "Sambil menyelam minum air". I always love the idea of having fun in the middle of working.

I don't know whether it is good or bad karena ada teman yang notice kalo aku selalu aja jalan2 sehabis mendapatkan suatu deal. 

I think everything should be balance. So, after a hard work, we should indulge ourselves with something nice. Agree with me? Yes?! :)

Tomorrow is the most awaited day of the week. It's gonna be appreciation night event di kantorku, yang mengharuskan semua staff untuk memakai kostum dengan tema "Hollywood Stars". I bet it's gonna be so much funn..Can't wait to meet the stars. Stay tune! :)

SP

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Day 18: Car Routine Service

Best thing of the day is getting my car serviced. It all shiny and smooth now. 

and it looks pretty new, especially after have it total polished..

Since the garage and my office is just a few blocks away, I decided to just walk to the office. It feels like walking the Orchard of Surabaya. Lol...I wish it really is ORCHARD! :)

SP

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Day 17: Morning Booster

Got the day started with a hot cup of Starbucks' Asian Dolce Latte and felt like I can get through the day under my feet. And Yes, things happened under control today. Can't be more thankful for it. 

Everywhere is now beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

Christmas trees in almost every cafe, Snowman at many corners inside the malls, Christmas ornaments, Christmas promotions, et cetera. The heart indeed gets warmer when it comes to December. I wish December got more than 31 calendar days so that the more the days got, the merrier the heart can possibly be. ^^

SP

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Day 16: Books & Stuffs

This morning accompanied a client to get his medical check up at a clinic. Later on, I went to the nearest bookstore to buy some books since there's no more books left to read. Buying these 2 books and I am now in the middle of reading "The Simple Life". A nice book written by Desy Anwar, one of my favorite writer.  A nice book about pursuing a simple life.

She said if there's one thing we're good at in this life, is making things complicated! It is as if the only way we know we're alive, is to worry about it. We worry about the past, about the future, about what other people think, about what other people don't think, about the things that happen and those that are not happening. We clutter out mind and our surrounding with too many thoughts and too many objects. We are constantly on the move, like a spinning top that is afraid to stop, because stopping means falling down. And we are afraid of falling, because it means letting go. 

A nice book it is. Gotta speed reading it 'til the last page. 

Another good thing happened when a package coming to my office. It is boarding pass look alike for my Samsung Note 3 phone case, which I ordered online. I choose Japan because it's gonna be my next holiday destination next year. Hopefully everything works smoothly. 

Alright then...Been yawning for 10 times just now. So, let me talk to you again tomorrow. Good night, buddies! :)

SP

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Day 15: Leaner Me...Happier Me

Been a while haven't weighed myself, and tonight my eyes were mesmerized and feeling touched looking at the scale that I just lost 4 pounds. Yess! 

Losing weighs is just like a never ending effort. One day successful and failed the next day, always happened like that. Therefore, I'm so proud that I started to have a determination inside of me. Good job, Silvana! Keep on going...^^/

SP

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Day 14: Colorful Life

The best part of the day was buying this colorful stationaries. The last time buying these kind of stuffs was when in college as I remember, so it's kinda feel nostalgic. 

Another good part was watching "Before I Go to Sleep", thrilling yet mysterious, not my kind of movie. However am so glad that I managed to watch a movie this week. 

Another good news is about my uniforms. I'm gonna wear new uniforms starting tomorrow on, which means there would be no more bad uniforms day. Hoorayyy!

So many good things happened lately. 

Alright then. I gotta sleep and get ready for a new weekend, which means a new battle to fight for. Good night, buddies! :)

SP

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Day 13: Saturday Fun

A funny thing in the morning, a conversation at the dentist clinic:

A: Silvana, kamu punya instagram?

S: Oh ada..kenapa?

A: Kalo berkenan bisa tolong foto di klinik dokter ini, trs dipost di instagram ya? Nanti kita repost. 

S: Hmm...Ada, tapi aku jarang buka instagram lho.

A: Gpp, boleh bantu posting aja, nanti kita repost. 

S: Hmm...Ok (awkward moment)

Several captures taken by the doctor's assistant

A: Bisa diposting sekarang? Nanti kita repost langsung.

S: Ok.

And the assistant keep on watching me and my instagram.

(Hmm)

S: Finally...I got no choice rather than posting it to instagram.

Lol. 

The best thing of today was praying at the temple and having dinner continued with going karaoke with office buddies. 

It's been a saturday well spent. :)

SP

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Day 12: When Mike Finally Met Sulley

Joke of the day:

We are planning for a Christmas Party on a blackberry group:

S: Aku isa tanggal 23. Ada yg bs tgl 23 ngga??

Silentt for a while

S: Tingtong...Tingtong...kok diem semuaa

T: Aku isaa kok tgl 23. Sil, tingtong dimana?

F: Aku ya isa kok tgl 23.

S: Yang laine gimana? Tingtong

F: Sill....tingtong dimana tempate?

S: Lho...tingtong aku ketik dewek lah...bukan kayak ping!

F: Silllllllllvanaaaaa!!!! Aku sampe sempat google lho tingtong di blackberry dimana tempate.

S: Lol

This is so funnyy that made me laughing in the middle of working. 

The best part of the day was the time I spared for making Sulley's nanoblock so that Mike and Sulley finally being able to reunited again. Awww #bestfriends

Alright guys...let's sleep and get ready for a happy weekend! Lalalala :)

SP

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Day 11: Pan.Do.Ra

Just bought a fancy present for myself. It's a Pandora bracelet, a Danish fine jewellery brand. Been wanting it since years ago, and now I own it. It's a bit pricey but I finally decided to buy it as a reward for my hardwork and as a reminder that miracles can happen, no matter how skeptical we are toward things. 

Pandora is famous for its story telling bracelet. Every charm has its own story. Therefore, I am inspired to add a charm for every important event that's gonna happen in my life or a new place that I am about to travel. So, it's gonna be a bracelet of memories eventually.

For a start up charms, I choose 4 charms and a clip. Here's the meaning of each of them:

-A clover: Symbolize lucks. I wish to always posses lucks everywhere I go.
-A snowman: It symbolize that I bought this initial Pandora on December, my lucky month in 2014.
-Pandora shopping bag: It means a present for myself.
-A flower: It's a wish to see beauty everywhere I go.
-Blue murano glass: One of my fave and lucky color.

This cute little thing brings a big smile on my face tonight. So glad that I finally bought it.
Life is beautiful and I think I deserve a little celebration every once in a while.

SP

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Day 10: Good Hair Day

I believe that everything happens for a reason. If we don't get what we want right now, then there must be something better for us to pursue. It happened to me at my job. 

I was about to visit a client in the morning, however due to several problems, it was dued until the evening. Different time made different ideas and point of view. If only I made it to visit the client in the morning, then the story wouldn't be better than it is right now.

So, if we don't get it what we want right now, just sit down and pray 'cos God is thinking of something better to give us.

Good thing of the day was having my hair washed at the salon during office hour :)

SP

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Day 9: Miracles Do Happen

Today I got the best deal ever, during my time working for my company. 

Feel so lucky and blessed, and grateful.

I do believe that miracles exist, and I am looking forward for more miracles to come by.

SP

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Day 8 : Half Day Leave

The best part of today was taking a half day leave in the middle of busy day. It feels good and relaxing. ^^ 

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Day 7: Christmas Nail Art

Loving this sunday to let me having total indulgence for myself. The best part was having made this Christmas nail art. Can you believe that it was my first nail art ever? 

Been wanted to try it since years ago, but never got the chance to do so. And so happy that today I finally got the chance to do it.

Anddd by having Christmas nails, it's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas.

Goodnight everyone. See you tomorrow! :)

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Day 6: Family Gathering Day

We recalled a joke during family gathering today:

Once upon a time, my auntie got half of the Bakcang (chinese glutinous rice) tester from an acquaintance. 

A: Ok. Give me 5 bakcang.

The next day:

S: Here's your bakcang.

A: I ordered 5. Why only 4.5 inside?

S: I already gave you the half for the tester, remember?

1st Lol

Another story from another auntie who bought meatballs, and asked for additional soup. 

A: Mam, I bought lot of meatballs. Give me more soup

S: Sorry. You can't have additional soup. The soup is made using Aqua. 

2nd Lol

People can be just amusingly weird sometimes, which diversify and create more colors into the world.

This is also another reason to love life more, for life itself sometimes can be surprising, weird, and unpredictable. 

So...How's your weekend? 

My weekend was fun.

The best part of today was the family gathering and the girls night out at a Kopitiam.

Tomorrow is Sunday, a time to have moree sleep just before the monday strikes back. 

Have a great sunday, everyone! :)

SP

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Day 5: Early Christmas Present

Today had been a very hectic day. Off to Pasuruan at 730 am, and got back by 1 pm, then continued going  to a bazaar with a friend at TP. I hadn't ate anything at all yet by this time. 

I And I finally bought this early Christmas present for myself! 

Lately has been working extra mile, so I deserve a little reward at the end of the week. It just feels rewarding.

Later on I got back to the office and finishing all my tasks as quick as possible, since I got to go by 5 pm sharp to catch up a birthday party.

And...the birthday party was the best part of the day. It was my best friend, Felicia's birthday party with Rangrang as the dresscode. It's been a while since the last time we met, and it has always been a good time meeting old friends. And the fact that that Christmas is drawing near, doubles the joy.

Thank God It's Friday and I feel so alive! :)

SP

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Day 4: Feeling Grateful

Still can't believe it's already December 2014. So many things had happened around the year, both happy and sad. Some has made me jump over the moon and some has made me cry a pail of tears. But I appreciate every things happened that has created a stronger me for each problem I managed to get through.

I still remember vividly, a year ago around this time, I was so much excited about my Christmas trip to South Korea extended to Hong Kong with my family. And just before my departure day, I was having Italian Christmas dinner with best friends. Looking back time and looking present, I feel that my life is like a fairytale. Each of my dreams happened in front of my eyes, make me feel so blessed and grateful. 

This Christmas, although I am not going anywhere, but the heart is feeling joy and happiness. 

Life is so good to me. 

And...the best part of the day was getting this batman garskin for my token. Another trash I bought. Lol 

There's this Indonesian term saying "Yang penting happy". I couldn't agree more with this! Hahaha

Alright then. I'm going to Pasuruan tomorrow morning, so I gotta sleep earlier tonight. Bonne Nuit...Zzzzz

SP

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Day 3: Action Speaks Louder

Best thing happened today that I couldn't even believe my eyes was the fact that I am listed on the 3rd place for the office internal competition going to Barcelona, while there would only 4 out of 49 personal bankers win all over Indonesia with the points accumulated up until end of January. It means that I got the chance for this...Yayy

Early November I was still confused about everything, yet after doing things bit by bit, putting more effort for the job, everything just turned well in the end. So happy that my harwork pays off and so grateful for everything. Barcelona has been in my places to go #bucketlist, thus I wish that I would be eligible for the prize. 
Sadhu...Sadhu...Sadhu...

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Day 2: December Sweetness

It's the second of December, and I still haven't felt like Christmas yet. Need to go to the mall, listen more to the Christmas songs, and decorate my table with some of Christmas ornaments, to make the joy of Christmas come to life. 

And...the best thing of the day was getting this mini jellies while I was starving waiting for my lunch. This week was my schedule for open and close branch, so I didn't get to eat my breakfast before I leave for office, therefore seeing this jellies already made me so happy.

I came accross this interesting quote just now that I think it might be worth sharing:

"When you improve a little each day, eventually big things occur. When you improve conditioning a little each day, eventually you have big improvement in conditioning. Not tomorrow, not the next day, but eventually a big gain is made. Don't look for the big, quick improvement. Seek the small improvement one day at a time. That's the only way it happens-and when it happens, it lasts." - John Wooden, one of the most successful coaches in the history of college basketball.

Alright then, I need to sleep now. Need more sleep tonight, as tomorrow I got a wedding party to attend. So excited for tomorrow!:)

#rudylindaweddingparty

SP

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Day 1: Christmas is Around the Corner

My favorite month has finally come! 

December has always been the awaited festive season of the year.

And I would have100 happy days project started  today. The best part of the day was my effort at doing my best. I was running here and there just to get the job done, and it succeed. Meeting a client at the hospital after office hour and everything paid off in the end. It explains well of how hard work never fails a success. , 

And as for me, December means...

A time to shop without feeling guilty, since there's a lot of year end promotions by this time of the year. Oh how I wish I live in the States, where black friday and boxing day exist....Waaa

A time to party...Usually I'm gonna have a lot of Cristmas parties divided into a few batches. A party wearing christmas attributes, making the event become more Christmassy...

A time to contemplate things up. A lot of events had happened around the year. It's good for us to stop for a while reviewing things up, fixing things needed to be fixed, and closing the last chapter of the year with a grateful heart. 

I hope December gives a great closure, just before another chapter of life about to get started again. 

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