Wanna get rid of the bad mojo? One way is to chop off and re-color your hair. Honestly, it was one of the best and random decisions thus far. “Is this length enough?” asked the hairdresser. I said, YES. Little did I know, it was this short. Internally, I screamed for a good 15 minutes as the hairdresser blew out my hair. But after a cigarette and self examination, I fell in love. “You look so much fresh now with that hair cut!” people praise me. Guess the bad mojo is gone?
Since 2017, the 90’s fashion kept on popping up on the streets, magazines and social media. The 90’s SHADES is one of them, and I am obsessed. Clearly not all are functioning to protect our eyes from the evil UV rays, especially now with global warming effectively hitting our dear beloved, Earth. But these shades, in black, brown or rainbow colors are undoubtedly cute and such an effortless accessory. Here are some examples I love stumbled on tumblr. Do you think this hype will go on throughout the rest of 2018?
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Welcome February! I left January with moods of CONFUSION. SMOKES. WHITES. NIGHTS. ADORATION. The early 20s phase of not knowing what do with life is real. All I know is one thing: you only live once. And that leads to the constant smokes twirling in wherever is possible to burn the paper. Sometimes, in crisp white outfits. Something about the color white being so fresh, clean and put together without even trying. White is effortless. As for the nights I’ve been staying up? It’s been peaceful – going home to see the moon and the wind blowing to my face as I ride the public motorbike service. It’s one of the many things I’ve been adoring. If you open your eyes wider, you’ll notice the little things in life to adore – tangible or not.
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New year, same old promise to keep this space alive.
“There needs to be consistency, discipline and hope,” said a like minded person who I recently met. I don’t know how you people keep it up, but truly, it is inspiring for me. And for those who knew it all along in me, gracias – this is for you.
In this new year, what do you hope to achieve? Better yet, what do you hope to achieve day by day? I wish for health, to be surrounded with like-minded people, filled of passion and most of all, serenity.
Inspired by Coachella, We The Fest Festival or WTF is an annual 2-3 days festival in Jakarta. This year’s marked as my second year, and let me tell you it was hella LIT! Now, I didn’t go throughout the festival however I’d have been an idiot if I missed out Day 3 which featured Big Sean and G-Eazy – Day 3 insanely blew my mind!!!
Allow me to take you back in time through culture, nature and food in Yogyakarta and Solo.
Taman Sari (Water Castle), also known as the garden for the Sultan of Yogyakarta, was originally built for multiple purposes. Some of its original functions were a place to rest, to meditate, to work, to hide and to defend the Sultan’s family. Let’s be real though, it’s famously known as a former bathing space for the Sultan’s wives, wives-to-be and daughters.
Mt. Merapi, an active volcano that last erupted in early 2014, is one of my family’s favorite spot. No, we didn’t hike. We went to chow down the local delicacy called Jadah Tempe in the midst of the soothing, cool breeze. Oh, and one disgusting thing that I apologize to mention: Sate Kelinci (Rabbit Satay). Yup they exist. Nope I didn’t eat it – I’m pescatarian.
Gumuk Pasir is a new hot spot that offers sand-boarding. Although it was miserably exhausting to climb up the dunes, it was sooo worth it. Just don’t go at noon or else when you fall, you’ll be sorry for your ass.
Taking you north from Yogyakarta is Solo. Nothing much was done there except for my brother’s fucking wedding!! 😀 It was central Javanese-themed, subtle and beautiful. Here I am donning make-up by yours truly – inspired by Lana Del Rey – wearing a Kebaya and hair styled into a modern Sanggul.
