The Drop Dead Dream

Schatje,
Open your heart, i'm coming home...
we'll have breakfast at Kuda Huraa and then gear up in our wetsuit...
we'll make good fun and dance the night away...
don't be afraid...
don't doubt the feelings...
we'll satisfy our restless heart...

;)

QQ: how do you define love?
Me: hmm… one of the most difficult questions for the mankind… love is sitting by the window on a rainy afternoon, enjoying Starbucks hot decaf with my loved ones, exchanging thoughts on Jakarta Post editorial...
QQ: okay that was a little corny
Me: don’t we all need a piece of it in our life?
QQ: hahaha…
Me: So… how’s life after that tough split?
QQ: I’m stronger and emotionally healthier… Am rebuilding my life all over again… and I think I enjoy being single again haha…
Me: sure, single and certified important life lessons… ;)
QQ: you bet. It was one hell of a lesson

Ied Mubarak

Wish you a happy and blessed Idul Fitri

Mohon maaf lahir dan batin...

The Glorious One

Gosh, I'm losing 4.5 pounds in.......? 6 days??
is fasting month getting tougher and tougher behind my back ^^

just don't leave so soon... please
it's day 15 already, why are you in such a hurry?

On last nite's buk-ber ;)

"Love is a process. The result is very much dependent on our effort."

- Dedi Saputra, SMDP Coordinator -

Me, Aika, Ayu: Ouch! Dude, that's deep.

Indonesia's big one on its way...?

Udah denger berita ini?
When I read that on cnn.com this morning my brain immediately said ‘God, You’ve got to be kidding me’

[Al-Zalzalah : 03] “dan manusia bertanya "Mengapa bumi (jadi begini)?”

Anyway... kalau ini benar-benar terjadi…
Don’t say I didn’t warn you honey…

Ramadhan

Selamat datang bulan penuh rahmat dan ampunan

Mohon maaf lahir dan batin

Selamat menjalankan ibadah puasa

See no evil... Hear no evil... Speak no evil ;)

Look what i found in Topshop

so, tell me...

are you more like the bubble bath or the body wash???

...or maybe a little bit of both ;P

Burqini: Bridging the gap between Burqa and Bikini?

According to Wikipedia, Burqini is "a type of swimsuit (designed by Lebanese Australian Ahiida Zanetti), the suit covers enough to preserve Muslim modesty, whilst being light enough to enable swimming. It was described as the perfect solution for Muslim women who want to swim but are uncomfortable about "revealing" bathing suits. The name "burqini" is a portmanteau of burqa and bikini. It looks rather like a full-length wetsuit with built-in hood, but somewhat looser and made of swimsuit material instead of rubber".

The following testimonial is completely self-explanatory:

Greetings, I received an email today with a link in it to your product. The email itself was disparaging and was titled "give me a break," and was obviously intended to be sarcastic. So I want to say, for myself as a Christian fellow, good for you! Good for you, for bridging cultural gaps with understanding and taste. I think your product is a _*great idea*_ and encourage you to continue to do exactly what you are doing. Quite frankly I would rather see beaches full of women wearing your swimsuits, than the g-string bikinis I am currently exposed to, whether I want to look or not. Your swim-wear is certainly more practical than the Victorian era swimsuits with whalebone corsets and lace that where all the rage at the turn of the previous century, back when modesty wasn't a dirty word in the West. I would also like to praise those women purchasing your product and braving the stupidity and ignorance of their fellow man. Their courage is both ground-breaking and humbling at the same time. I am sure that it will open many doors for Muslim women, while at the same time helping to increase awareness and understanding of one of our world's most important cultures. Who knows, maybe next Christmas I will purchase one for my niece. Amen and God bless. Allahu Akbar!

- Bruce - Canada

I am an American male who will not deny that I love to look at women. I live in Florida and the women wear close to nothing on the beaches here... I love the beaches here. That being said it may seem weird but I am a big fan of your product. Not until visiting your website did I understand how the lack of proper sportswear has been hindering Muslim women. I can't imagine not being able to enjoy the ocean freely. What really strikes me is how big of a choice this is that you Muslim women make. You could choose to go against your beliefs and swim and play in comfort, but your love for Allah has kept many women on the sidelines and the shore. I must say that I am happy that you have provided an alternative. Although some people will be ignorant and ridicule the style others will have an epiphany about how everyone is a human being, and everyone deserves the opportunity to participate in some beach time, regardless of if they wear a string bikini or burqini. p.s. My high schools girls basketball team used to play against a team from a Muslim school, and in our ignorance we used to laugh at their uniforms. I just want to throw my apology out to any young girl who has had to deal with that kind of stupidity. I commend you and encourage all young Muslim girls to be as brave and confident as those girls were. Don\'t ever let other peoples perceptions color your reality.

- David - USA

Now that the pool-n-beach problem has thankfully been solved, muslim women can express their hobby at the beach… Surfing or boogie-boarding, jetskiing or knee-boarding… all you have to do is grab your Burkini and play! Ms. Zanetti, congratulation on your invention ;)

A Growing Trend: Single Mommyhood

Being single and pregnant is the new Hollywood trend??? I have a gut feeling that this world is soooooo gonna end!!!

...don't you get tired... running through my mind all the time?

Ah yeah...

faith is still breathing

in another place, another time

...

and I, I will follow

wherever you lead

where the river meets the sea

...

:: Ice House ::

:: a casual stupidity ::

[01] Do you still have feelings for your ex.????
Nope

[02] Have you ever been given roses?
Not like I desperately want it

[03] What is your all-time favorite romance movie?
Some lame Hollywood blockbusters…

[04] How many times have you honestly been in love?
Too damn many times... ha

05] Do you believe that everyone has a soul-mate?
Soulmates to be exact

[06] What’s your current problem?

Still at the office this late... and this stupid blog is my only entertainment... that’s my problem.

[07] Have you ever had your heart broken?
Broken and mended and broken again... But someone I know.. could really mend a broken heart in a day, so it’s practically not a big deal.

[08] Your thoughts of online or long distance relationships?
Can handle both

[09] Have you ever seen a friend as more than a friend?..
Often

[10] Do you believe the statement, "Once a cheater always a cheater"
Wow… let’s not rush to judge...

[11] How many kids do you want to have?
Seven heaven

.

[12] What is your favorite color(s)?
Black or anything effortlessly flawless and bold...

[13]Do you believe you truly only love once?
Nope

[14] Imagine you're 79 & your spouse just died, would you re-marry?
Don't know. Likely not.

[15] What song do you want to hear at your wedding?
:: Why me lord ::

[16] Do you know someone who likes you?
Sure. Just like others.

[17] Do you like anyone?
I guess so

just so you know... ;)

Hi everyone, -Mbak Tiwi, Mata, Bungtje darling, Ugie, Ibnu- thanks for stopping by and dropping some messages.

I've been a bit busy the whole month, didn't even get a chance to do blogging or blog walking... leave alone surfing for some good stuffs at iTunes shop, certainly not the kind of life I've signed up for.

Here's a little update:
I have moved to another company, (un)fortunately bigger than the pervious one, means more hirarkies, more procedures to get almost everything. The job is a total sh*t and will remain so until three more weeks i guess. I'm trying to keep pace with everyone in the department. I have two superior, one is a an expat and the other one is a loco or local loco :p and both of them are very very 'kind' pun intended haha. But..., since every cloud has a silver lining... i think i must chill now.. you know, let's not worry until we have to. 

The bright side, i like the environment here.. it's zen-like ;), i've got lotsa friend in MY AGE... so i know who to share my drinks with ;) (teh botol that is!).

Yesterday i received my cc bills and got soo pissed with the numbers... use your card wisely people! Dont get trapped into a "great sale dumb and dumber".

Off to the airport now...
Have a fantastic weekend everyone.

: )

i’m at the moment enjoying my day off before getting started with my new employer…

so here I am.. in my small peaceful hometown…
enjoying the velvet afternoon sky…
listen to birds sing as I’ve never listened before…
chilling alone…

oh, I am so gonna miss this moment...

new baby born

"The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new."

~ Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh

Hesty & Handi, congratulations on your new little bundle of joy yaaa...!!!

Indeed...

~

Fourth of June...
First floor...
It’s going to be my new second home
Will I like it?
Will it like me?

so don't u worry 'bout me.. ;)

I'm not gonna give up

I'm not gon' stop

I'm gonna work harder

I'm a survivor

I'm gonna make it

Survivor - Destiny's Child

picture courtesy of CBS’s reality TV series: Survivor

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aren't you happy for me?

i'm supposed to be happy...
but i don't know why i feel sad...

4,3,2.....1

Counting the days before i leave....