Oh, my Choky!

Gosh, never knew I would have this 'great' dream.
Sorry guys, i have to tell this in my 'own' language. It makes it easier for me.

U know that I admired Choky Sitohang so much. His posture, his personal appeal, his smile, his voice, everything about him. And last nite, I dream of him.

Background: I was in some sort of private school. Lots of students even small kids. I happened to be one of the senior, really senior in there- amongs other senior, of course. And I was appointed to be one of the leader during kids break time and I suggest for a cute dance.
Anyway, result is great! People loves it. People cheered me.
And time to go back. School finish. Job done.

On my way back, a Jeep come by to pick me up. Reflex, I get in & sit next to the driver. And guys!!! it's Choky, next to me! He's my BF?!!!!

It was so cool! I start my search inside the car, as it was my hobby (i haven't really notice it 'til I got this dream).
I finished my cellphone battery, so I look for a charger. He asked me to look under his seat, where he used to keep all things over there. So, I look for it.

Hmm... he just wearing short! And I touch his laps with my nose! He's white & smooth! ...(keep dreaming, girls)
Well, I found it- I charge it.

Rumors said that you used to get 'wet' on top of your 'batik' t-shirt, while doing it on your Persian cushions, I asked. Is it true? And how many of that Persian cushion, you had? (cause I never had one- I'm curious, so I asked)
He put on his cute smile and said " I got 12 of them .... and You'll see..."
OMG!

and once get home, you what girls? ..OMG!!
He wears his 'batik' T-shirt and starting getting 'wet' on his Persian cushion~ he's washing them with hand, not with his washing machine.
Poor Choky!

Desainer from Taiwan

Confronted with an ever-growing pile of old newspapers, Taiwanese fashion designer Colin Lin came up with the idea of using them to make shoes and tote bags for her environmentally friendly footwear company.
Both the shoes and tote bags are very much in line with Lin's environmentally friendly approach to business — an approach that in recent years has led her to use fish skin and raffia as replacements for leather.

"My concern is for comfort, fashion and the environment," she said.

Lin's shoes and tote bags stand out in a crowd because they are replete with the telltale Chinese characters that are printed in Taiwanese newspapers and the colorful photos and advertisements that accompany them.

Both of the items go through a time consuming manufacturing process and neither comes cheap. A pair of paper shoes takes 3-4 hours to make and sells for $100-150, while a tote bag takes as much as 2-3 days and can go for up to $260.

"You can't imagine how many chemicals are used in each process of regular shoemaking," said Lin. "And I try to do away with them as much as possible."

Asta

It's been quite sometimes- gone from the crowded of the world!

But here I am, with Asta as my new business set up. To make it happen, to fill it with more and more ideas- first just a trial and then it become more fun, more creative and more and more ...

You out there, don't miss it- Add it to your site and join me.

Dinner at Hulhumale Hotel (only place to enjoy real food)

Hmm... temptating look isn't it?
this is sort of complimentary or something like tat- too little, but it's free also. He3x...
fresh shrimp boiled & served with cream sauce (can't determine which one is it)
but for sure, make your mouth watery-
can't wait for the next dish~

ups- i suppose to tell you about the starter i got.
so yummy 'til once get into my spot & it's gone.
it was scallops! great!
so here i left you the plate, only-



above is my bf's main course- fried noodles in singapore style, if not mistaken-
anyway, it's good taste- & the quantity is perfect for me. But too bad, it's not my dish- even i got chance to pick little.

wait 'til you see what i had for my dish that nite.

here comes my dinner set?! hi3x.. yup- it's a lot! really a lot!
i couldn't finish them all, as always- good that my bf is there to help me finish them. Hi3x.. no wonder his tummy is all comes from my dishes, left over dishes- ha3x..

as you can see, i ordered eel with rice & complete with other's too-
the eel is kinda not right- as i used to eat before, not in same place anyway. This one is not to melt well- well, if you know what i mean with 'melt' in fish issue.

others, like those tempura are okay- with the sauce as well.
anyway, i always love tempura- especially vegie's part- yummy.
the soup is always good-

sushi? raw fish? hmm... yummy- they taste fresh & the shrimps are sweet! excellent

o yah, you got to try those squid & jelly fish- they taste good. yummy-

Save Ur Earth

starting with this...
Thanks to Swedish design studio Bulldog for sending this in.

“Foxglo (pronounced Fox-glow) was launched to address European consumer adoption of basic green ideas and specifically, a shift from use of incandescent light bulbs to more energy efficient, compact florescent lighting.

Bulldog’s remit was to help the brand provide assurance of energy saving benefits, empower consumers to make technical comparisons with traditional incandescent bulbs and to promote correct waste handling for all Foxglo products.

Since many European countries have announced intentions to make Eco-friendly bulbs compulsory, campaigners have been calling for warnings and disposal advice to be printed on bulb packaging. Many of the leading European brands in the category have failed to do this, despite the risks posed by a product that requires special waste handling and increasing media pressure to do so.

Bulldog developed a name and visual identity that suggest the primary brand benefit with a view to penetrating the market quickly. The packaging solution, using bio-degradable inks and 100% recycled stock, attracts, directs and educates consumers - enabling informed purchasing decisions that will contribute to their well-being, as well as that of the environment.”

source:FoxGlo-

Work Slaves

Does this look or feel like how your company runs?

There are 3 things you need to be aware:
1.Voice - listen more, you're not always the right one even you hold strong position of company
2.Community - doesn't run only with you, runs together & understand together

source: robert p's - thanx, robert!

What I Feel About Male, Maldives-part2

The feeling will be mixed- either i love it or i dislike it.

Let's get start with the dis-like first.
-I found it still hard for me to adjust my life schedule. You need to wake up by Sunday and get your ass to work. While you also don't have your own space to church. And tank top, and mini skirt and hot pants
-Friday while you're having holiday, you couldn't go anywhere or finding anyplace to relax, cause all shops and store are closed. And if you have habit to have breakfast out during your holiday, since you don't cook- then you're hopeless!
Male's places to eat only open after 1 for most places- and you're dead!
-Shoes issue. I broke 4 of my shoes during my 6months stay here. Terrible! And most of all, shoes here are just for a months time. Aware it's always on right shoes got broken first- We all suspect its because of it's beautiful road
-Food varieties. Oh, I miss my Mc.Donal or KFC or even my Pizza Hut.
Getting indian food was interesting, but got it for whole time- ugh, couldn't take it anymore. It's just not fit to my tounge, except for Indian's, of course
Craving of really good ice cream which price not taking our whole wallet inside.
-Entertainment is totally less. No malls, no bars, no place to hang out freely.
People got used to hang out in coffee shop. LOL-
-Accomodation. This is another issue, people need to aware once they step in & live in. Cost you a fortune! Small places, of its an island & lots of population so that's whay cramp goes in & no one to blame!
-Aw,man! They're closing while you finish catching up with your work from office. Getting ready to get your groceries after 5.30 is just never enough! Once they open, you already lost your will to shop.
Surely they can still open, cause those people are not going to pray anyway. They still inside and chattering while we're here dying to get our groceries list done.
-Strict! that's what they keep saying about themselves.
I think that should be supported with attitude also. I don't see it,guys.... LOL

Hmm.. probably there'll be more to add later on, but I'll skip it for now.
writing all these stuff already makes me distructed- so let's continue to good part as i feel ready to write-
no, i'm catching up my dinner ..

Check this Out!

Check out this wallpapers, cool one!
Got from net called black wallpaper?!

Male, at Maldives

Maldives...
Lots of people will think of white sand, sea breeze, gorgeous rooms with all its facilities, and big smile on everyone's face...

Well, what I'm going to tell in here was not all about it- I'm telling the real life here in Male, Maldives.
So, here are the real life ...

Male is the center of life for Maldivians.It's build on an island, and place itself can't say the biggest island, though it's the center activity of it.
Business runs on this island, and spread to others. Such as Adhu and other up-coming new island.

Once you arrived in Maldives, you'll need to travel with dhoni (traditional boat, they called) to Male. To reach the city.
This happen unless, you've book yourself a comfy privilege resort. Then you'll be picked up with special speed boat- Enjoy! Goods comes along with certain amount!

Male is known for its Muslim territory. Most people livin inside are Muslim, and they're quite restrict for few issues.
(In my opinion, those rules are bit too much & it'll trigger more issue in the future.)
For example: no church is allowed here, that includes bringing bibble or even small cross is prohibited. So, no more Sunday church you guys!

People itself you'll find variously, but most of them are Indian / Bangladesh / Sri Lanka.
Rumors said that they came here for it's privilege for easier access to Maldives, rather than other countries. Well, we all known what's happening around the globe, aren't we? It's not their fault, for sure- but they're the one who carried the blame.
Pop up restaurant will come along with its people, such as: Indian restaurant.

Most of food here are influence with Indian taste- lots of ingredients and special taste of India. Even biscuit will taste bit of it.
You better get used to it while you're in Male.
Instead of Indian's, second famous range is Thai's food. And rest coming is Chinese.

For places, not so much sight seeing place here. Heard there's original island where Maldives started- but haven't been there. Once I'm there, will post out the story, k?!
Most places here are related with old/ancient mosque or even their ancient graveyard. There's presidential palace, too- But it's not for public- so what to see?
You got museum here, but it's just a glimpse that you'll took only 10min and finish up. Ugh ..

No, no, I'm not complaining but I would think they should improve more on theirs.
Road are uneven, broke 3 of my shoes here during my half year staying. Totally ruin of!
Trash are everywhere, government never provide trash can along the street- so people will just throw away anywhere, or probably in most case, they'll stop by near the electric box & stuck trash on top of it-

No mini skirt, no tank top, for sure- but that doesn't change men behave for insulting women with their whistle or even sometimes they'll purposely knock your butt or thigh , just for sake of pleasure!
I thought religion thought people to respect others, and more over it's in religious place, such as Maldives?!

For you thinking to stop over & enjoy life at Male. Hotels cost you a hell!
Been to a hotel, near airport jetty- which far away from 'standard' level & cleanliness ... they charge you for 80 bucks! and the room so yaiksss...
Better consult & check rooms condition bfore you approve to stay on it-

Odd day for most people (outside Maldivian) that Friday is holiday; Saturday & Sunday is full work day.
And you'll be having hard time to have food delivery, since they operate after 1 in the afternoon- and few times they'll be closing for prayer time. And friday?.. don;t ask! They closed!

What could be anything more fun than shopping? Yeah ..
don't expect too much- Some stuff here are originally Maldivian's trademark, but rest of the goods are same as you'll found in your country, too.
They did produce themselves dhoni (traditional boat) that you'll need to assemble once you reach home. Or woven mat, which looks lovely but costly.

If i can advise, take more shots, experience more and buy less.

Food, people, island, what else can I share with you?

Flat

it's kinda flat...
probably it's more on the daily & experiencing things that keep me flat for writing something.
mostly days finish with exhausted & drowsiness for my comfy pillow & get through the day, waiting for the same next day schedule..

kinda flat isn't it?
when is holiday coming?

My BF

In the pict. is my bf.
Today upload is day after his B-Day.

It's not that he use to be like in the pict.

But for sure,
I Love You, Baby!

Am I a Trouble Maker?

Am I a trouble maker?

Can I?

time never can return back, even we want it badly-
things i've done, word's i've spoke .. those i can't change & neither i want to change ...

sometimes when you're in confusion,
life can be so hard, life can be so mean to me
....

laugh, tears, sorrow, pain, happiness
all comes in life-
it went through like seasons,

i never ask for seasons in my life,
this time i will ask 'can i have what i want?'

Are You?

guess not everyone is happy with what they got-

Niceeeee....

sometime were so hard to say
secret feelin lock away
heaven knows I've always feel so much for you
I'm not that romantic even word sarcastic sometimes
and now it's time I tell you this
what's always been my one & only wish
even though I'm no spiderman or superman
I'll be the one who guard you
night & day & trust me
I don't need spider web or laser eyets
'cause you giving me strength to say
...
"Share your life & be my wife"

will you be my wife, baby?

~none~

what if the person who makes you cry is the only person who can make you smile?

I miss Him

Wind blows through my pale face~
as i sit on my balcony .. wondering what he's doing there, on the other side of this world.
He was laughing & telling stories while we're sitting together on that night.
Splendid night of our own.

I miss that moment
I miss him so bad tonight

If he's not here, now
Will he come to my dream?
I miss him ..

Good or Worst?

Was told one of good hotels you can find in Male, Maldives.
Got chance to stay overnight- last night. Too bad, what they’ve said turns out to be an awful taste if they do say this is one of good hotels they got in town/island!
It was written “For a pleasant stay in Male’ on its card .. but then? Not a single thing you will find it pleasant to stay there.
It’s located near with Airport Jetty- and one of few stretch hotels is surrounding it. Corner high rise building, just next to small alley that brings you to other side of the island.
Once you get in, you’ll get those messy & un-organized feeling. Interior of the place itself quite old. Dark red & green color, mixed together for rich purpose but it failed. Reception service is okay, except there’s always one thing is missing in Male. Smile.
Transfer to the room with small elevator, which seems AC been off for several hours to cut down electricity expenses.
Greet with a shock for there’s mirror in front of elevator, once you step into 3rd floor. Less than 2feet and voala- wall everywhere, around you. It was short & narrow alley to get into the room. Walls are dirty and chip off on each corner. Like few years back renovation took its place.
Ufgh.. room itself totally shock me off – not for it’s amazing dazzling look. For it’s dirty, messy, and oh.. hard to express! You can check out from pictures above…









I’m really disappointed- and it took you 80 bucks for this room, and rate does not include breakfast!

Awful Dream! Nightmare!

Got terrible dream last night- that’s why it’s nightmare!
Was heading back to my room, when I saw this black belt crawl into my room. It went into my wardrobe- while I was trying to catch it. Strange since I’m so afraid with snake & here, I’m chasing it!
It was a black belt, belongs to a man. Man’s belt & there’s holes on it- just like olden time when teenagers use those kind of belt to decline themselves as punk generation-
Finally I got it, held it around my point finger while I sort like punching its head. Actually, I saw no head at that time. What I really realized that there’s tail of it & I’m getting it burn on fire. Trying to get rid of it, for scaring me and entering my room.
Burn down little on top of its tail, but it’s crawl back and attack me. Got bit burn on my finger & I give up with burning it. Same time, it’s not black belt anymore- it turns out to be little green snake. Bright green snake, colors like green apple.
And it was on crowd place, with friends we’re heading for some building, sort like building I used to visit while my work visit in Vietnam. We’re heading to one stall, and asked for glass bottle- as they usually use for chemistry experiment.
Found it, and I put that little snake inside. It start hissed to me.
Bottle cage itself turns out to be nicer than before. With tree trunks & some leaves & ground soil.
And I was awake with a jolt, for feeling someone snap on my right-
Gosh, that’s an awful dream!

Life Essence

"Everybody wants to run, Karl. At some point in life, everybody thinks about walking away. Life's always better on the beach or in the mountains. Problems can be left behind. It's inbred in us. We're the proudcts of immigrants who left miserable conditions and came here in search of better life. And they kept moving west, packin gup and leaving, always looking for the pot of gold. Now, there's no place to go"

The Partner- John Grisham

tears & love

It was noon, probably quite late noon- ugh.. hardly to remember since my mind travelling around for some cause'

yup- this is my sensitive moment.

tears dropp without notice- and made my pillow wet of tears.

you came by and heal my pain, scare away my tears-
makasih, yang...

Gue Lagi Kesel!

Beneran, sumpah lagi keselllll bangetttttt....

Hmm.. kenapa yg namanya atasan besar selalu kaya gini yah?!
For some people kadang bisa ajah di-cuekin n ga terlalu nganggep- used to be like that. Tapi kadang2 keselnya ini loh, nyebelinnnnn bangettttt

Mulai dari pengambilan keputusan, tata cara ngomong & attitude juga engga banget deh dibilang bos2 amat. Erghh...
Klo salah engga mau ngaku, selalu ditumpahin ke yang laennya.
Bikin repot banyak orang untuk satu masalah kecil. Manja banget.
Banyak ngomong & repeat terus- ampe busa tuh mulut!
Ga nyadar apa klo banyak orang ga suka?

Masa harus di-konfrontasi di depan seh .. males banget!
Ergh... bukan bos tapi anak kecil ketuaan-

Klo ga ngerti prosedurnya, nanya donk- jangan suka maen terus ajah, malu2in di depan banyak orang. Iih...

Pencuri Hati

'Klo dibilang gimana awal mula ceritanya ~ bakalan ribet, soalnya 'kind a long story to tell & lebih u/ kita ber-2 ajah 'kali ya??!!
Mungkin aku bisa ceritain lewat gbr2 ini, sekilas lalu & bisa u/ mengenang "what past has bring us together" .. ceilee..


'Sampe pada akhirnya "being steal" by someone & pas banget seperti di foto. Pantai pasir putih nan indah jadi saksi (iih.. dangdut banget yah?!)
biarin lah- aku lagi bahagia ...

Luv u, pencuri hatiku!

New Year at Reethi Rah One & Only Resort (chapter 4)

-finishing chapter-

been planning this trip for almost a month, and it did end up very well.
i enjoy n love the trip. got my heart capture by someone, too.

not last, here some other pictures took while completing my holiday.
psst.. got more on my facebook & friendster, too!

hendra-me

my love

New Year at Reethi Rah One & Only Resort (chapter 3)

finish after counting clock ticking?
no way ... we got long way to go~

Tonight at Effendy & Jaya's place. We continue celebrating New Year!!

Drinks are available plus some snacks and loud music to get Jaya "goyang masss..."
yihaaa... watch his moves!! hahaha.. so cuteeee

Party won't work without bit noisy attitude. We're getting loud & noisy as time goes by. Either one flip on another or getting bug by lover or simply laugh at others.


Of course, we can't forgot that we need to capture happy crazy moment we have.

Not enough taking picture of others~


and we vote for best couple of the year!


night crawling to morning .. and we have to end our private limited party-
since some of people here got to work day after. Hey, it's resort remember?
Now you know how their time limit & schedule,even in big moment like this-

zzzz...(snooring) ..zzzzz...

New Year at Reethi Rah One & Only Resort (chapter2)

Imagine being in a resort? Mostly on well known resort? Hmm, you're right!
It's a heaven paradise.

It's 31st of December 2008 and tonight we're gonna celebrate changing year to 2009.
Exciting for the party & expectation of other surprise coming on- who knows?

Lights are everywhere, trees are decorated with lights. Places clean up. X-Mas tree on every spot standing still, wanting to celebrate together changing of the year.

We start moving on 10pm- getting ready to welcome 2009.
Warm up a bit with Corona & friends. Chit chat & talking of future ahead plan. Gossips around. Laughter & getting ourselves closer to each others.
Such a way where you find that situation is getting friendly, open same time intimate, too.



Stop by for quick photos with santa deer.. well, girls~


Heading for party spot. Walking side by side, on cold white sand. Holding hands, singing and cheering each others. I found my heart on that night.
Crashing candle lights along the way, for some kiddie reasons. he3x
We're so happy & excited for the event.


Beach was decorated as how its gonna be a dance floor, on white sand beach.
It was huge spacious space, and food are supplied too. So, it's always good to be there, since you won't feel hunger & thirst.

"Bing Bang Bang Bung" continously sound of firework. Party is just getting started.
5min full of firework show. We all amazed of it. People taking pictures, video & hardly recall others- concentrating on the sparkle.

Let myself being hug warmly by him, while we're celebrating new year together.

New Year at Reethi Rah One & Only Resort (1st chapter)

Hardly realize it's 2009 coming up-
time flew so fast .. without knowing it & voala, we're here.

It was 5 in the morning, i woke up with excitement & get myself ready.
put on my pants & bright greeny sleeves shirt, ready for my R&R!! (rest&relax-borrow tag from resort guy)

Too early for boat riding, since the boat also haven't come 'til it was 6am. Almost freezing outside with cold breeze. But what the heck- this is holiday! and i'm gonna enjoy it!

The next an hour was full of tense. Bumpy Jumpy Speed Boat- cruising against wave, flip flop people inside speed boat. Whoaaa.. what an experience! Bit scary but it's cool. When else can I get this experience if not now?!

I see nice scenery once boat make its low speed, cool clear blue water, wooden house, unique touch of the place itself- seems like calling you to stop by & stay there. Well, i'm staying there- soon i step my feet on the ground. So, lets not waste the time & let's exploring.

I guess time goes as how it suppose to be. He comes with lazy shorts and bare feet, bringing me into place where i will stay to spend my holiday time.
It was 7am on my time, and darn hungry- so next stop is canteen!!
Quite surprise to see the canteen look. Food all over, and you can eat whatever you like. Hmm.. if your tummy can handle it, though- ha3x
People are having good behaviour & attitude, too. Quite surprising to compare with what I've seen in Male itself. This is the world, I'm talking about-

Getting my breakfast ready, get to know some people around-
Many indonesian around, and it's good to know that you're having lots of friends around. Start hoping from one room to another room. "Hi"Hello,I just came" Nice to meet you" - so much fun to know more friends.

Time to rest after an hour tense on the boat. He3x..
Took me half hour to realize that I won't be able to sleep. I'm too excited to browse all over the place.

Unfortunatly,things doesn't always go like what schedule (hmm.. is there any schedule,di?).. resort are fully booked, and small issue which comes to decision no one allowed to take pictures on surrounding. (for this arogant, misserable peoples)

People get around with bikes here, cause places are distance for one to another-
Some people use buggy too (sort of like cart) cool, like riding 'boom boom car'
but some places you can reach by walk, anyway it's holiday- you can walk bare foot on white sand, right?

I stayed on staff accomodation. Which is good enough, in my opinion. Better that what my office in Male offered. Note that!
You have all facilities there & subsidy from the resort itself.
Places are scattered around but close to each other, as its a complex of its own & separated from guest area.

They even have their own garden. Here are orchid garden, I'm sure if my mom's coming she will spend more time there rather than the beach itself. They plant most of vegie & spices they need. Cool, hah?!

Games area with big projector screen, canoing, banana boat & others are here.
This hang seat i love it! I can watch people play games while I'm reading book on this swing chair. Well, i got to make myself swing to get on swing.


It's right when they call this is paradise- Hmm...

See at those bright clear water behind? gorgeous-

I'll tell you more on next blog, k?
this will be just an introduction of my splendid end year holiday!

Here Comes X-Mas!!

X-Mas is coming & another year is changing.
so, what's the plan for this 2009?

meanwhile, we're having kinda mix party. for new year, also for x-mas. considering not so many christian in male, maldives. so we create our own-
party was held by friend of mine. cool place & cool arrangement.

hmm.. this one is girl's group. U all know well when girls are staying together- where nothing then something happen.
we're kinda covering the x-mas tree, aren't we? well, hardly notice about it when flash goin on.


by end of party, gift exchange!!
seems that lita quite delight with her surprise gift. He3x..
i got my 'tiger'mug - cute & huge mug. no worried for thrist at night-


here are some snaps of guests and of course, i won't be out from picture snap. he3x
got bunch of nationaly there- new friends are always welcome!