an ESCAPISM - Singapore [APRIL 2011] #3 - Off to Sentosa Island

Heyhoo..

It's Sunday..How's yours?!

My Sunday seems so boring since I could not go anywhere..

Well..

Let me continue the story of my escapism..

The next day destination! Sentosa Island.

As per itinerary, We would spend a whole day in Sentosa Island.

Universal Studio - Song of The Sea - Crane Dance

This was the plan

Woke up in the early morning - Had Breakfast - On foot to Bugis Station - Harbour Font Station at Vivo City - Sentosa Island.

Everything went smoothly as planned until the 3rd thing to do.

Ahaha...

on the way to Bugis Station.

We found some cool places.

As that was our first morning in Singapore, we didn't want to miss it.

Snap..Snap..Snap.. :D

#DGYinSingapore
Taken Place : Sultan Mosque - Bugis District

Yudhist drank a potable water *yeah you will easily find potable water in any Public places in SG
Taken Place : Sultan Mosque - Bugis District

Met the Robot #DGYinSingapore
Taken Place : Around Sultan Mosque - Bugis District

We didn't know for sure what building is..we just impressed with the golden bird statue behind #DGYinSingapore
Taken Place : Around Bugis District

Lets say this photo is a wish :D #DGYinSingapore
Taken Place : Harbour Font Station

Vivo City, a mall above Harbour Font Station, that will connect to Sentosa Island through Sentosa Express Line

#DGYinSingapore
Taken Place : Vivo City

Me bought the Sentosa Express Line Ticket, it was SGD 3 only, now is already increased.
Taken Place : Top floor of Vivo City

Got the tickets..Ready to go!!! Sentosa Island..here we go #DGYinSingapore
Taken Place : Top Floor of Vivo City

On the way to Sentosa Island views from inside Sentosa Express Line.

Yess..Sentosa Island here we come!!! #DGYinSingapore
Taken Place : Water Font District, Sentosa Island

And finally we could reach Sentosa Island. Very enthusiastic to explore this island!!! yay.. :D

It was easy to get there.
For newbie, just follow my direction.
Start from anywhere in Singapore just take MRT to Harbour Font Station - Get inside Vivo City, go to the top floor - Took Sentosa Express Line - Voila, Welcome to Sentosa Island!!!

...to be continued

69th INDONESIA Independence Day at Batui - Luwuk, Central Sulawesi

Yay...
Today is Aug 17th, 2014
Which is its 69th Indonesia Independence Day.

Actually I didn't have any plan to celebrate this day.
There's nothing special since that day is in Sunday. haha..
The main plan was my office mates and I would like to have lunch in our local office mate's house.
On the way to have lunch, we saw a decorated car, then realized that there will be such a Carnival for celebrating 69th Indonesia Independence Day.

Decoration Car whom I saw on my way.
Taken Place : Batui, Luwuk - Central Sulawesi

Me suddenly excited not to miss this event.
I asked my local office mate about this event, He told me to go to Tolando Square in Batui where the Carnival held.
After having lunch, my office mates and I straightly went to the Square to watch and enjoy this Carnival.

Tolando Square Batui, Luwuk - Central Sulawesi

We were little bit late, because all the participants had already on road show.
but no need to worry. Everything was fine.

So Let me show you how the Carnival was. Enjoy!

The Marching Band

Decorated Car  #1 Side View

   

Decorated Car #2 Front View

The girls who wear Costume in Decorated Car #3

Decorated Car #5 Front View

Decorated Car #6 Back View

Decorated Car #7 Back View

The Carnival Little Girls in Decorated Car #8

Me and The little cute couple

Me front the Decorated Cars

Games after the Road Show
*actually we didn't participate the games, we just danced during the games for taking this pic..ahaah..silly but fun!!!

Me with the Marching Band *peace out!!!

Me with The PASKIBRA from Batui
*PASKIBRA is such a team who delegated to raise the national flag in every ceremony

With the Kiddos #1
*They asked me first to take a photo with them, this is also happened in the following 2 photos

With The Kiddos #2

With The Kiddos #3

Before The Closing Ceremony

All is ready for Closing Ceremony

The  PASKIBRA is on action

The Closing Ceremony by the PASKIBRA from Batui

That was totally awesome.

I could be blend with all local people who participated in this Carnival, took many photos with them, and the most happy thing, they had the same enthusiasm with me.

One word ~ HAPPY!!!

Never in my mind, I celebrate Indonesia Independence Day in this way, whereas I was here since 2012.
I am supposed to celebrate last 2 years Indonesia Independence Day in this way. Where have I been last 2 years hah?! --'
Well better now than NEVER. Thanks God.. ;')

So..
Happy 69th Independence Day my dearest Indonesia..
Wish for the wonderful years ahead!
I am so proud as an INDONESIAN!
Love you... :*

HOMSUASTIASTU - Puri Gerenceng Pemecutan, Denpasar - BALI [ JUNE 2014 ]

Last June, I got a chance for having a sweet getaway to Bali with my Bebibalabala..Anak Agung Oka Surya a.k.a Oka, my best friend since High School years.

A Balinese girl from Surabaya,. *Don't be confused! She is Balinese who live in Surabaya since childhood till now. But her Big Family live in Bali.

I would not write about my whole sweet getaway story now. Later..promise!

This is the special thing I got on my last visit to Bali.

I could enter whole part of Puri Gerenceng Pemecutan in Denpasar Bali.

It is a place for praying for Hindunese. 

But this Puri is particular for Bebibalabala's Big Family.

This was not my first time getting here. The 2nd one.

My first visit here was when Bebibalabala got married. It was around 2011 and there was suck story behind *skip it!!!

As it is such a sacred place.. I felt so honored I could get into more inside.

I was given a scarf to tie in my hip before get inside. It was cool!

While Bebibalabala was on her pray. I was an action!

Yap..I took some photos of the Puri.

Snap..Snap..Snap :D

Front Hall of Puri Gerenceng Pemecutan
Denpasar, Bali

Main Hall of Puri Gerenceng Pemecutan
Denpasar, Bali

Such an Altar for Praying at Puri Gerenceng Pemecutan
Denpasar, Bali

Bebibalabala and I took a pose after praying
Taken Place : Puri Gerenceng Pemecutan, Denpasar - Bali

I got one more precious experience.
Thank you so much Beb. to your Big Family also.. for all of the kindness and warm greetings..
ASTUNGKARA!!! :')

*Anyway..I purposely post this on your day!!!
Yess.. HAPPY BIRTHDAY  dear my beloved Bebibalabala.
My best wishes will always be with you.
See you soon!!! ;*

MABES FELLAS on the Last Gathering : Hotel Bumi, Surabaya [ JULY 26th, 2014 ]

Yesterday I was reminded about this event by my fellas post on Instagram, Hakiki MS a.k.a Kikiw..

My mind is directly flash back..

It was a HAPPY day!!!

Finally I could be gathered with almost all my fellas on last my home leaving for Lebaran.

We held a fasting break together at Arumanis Restaurant - Hotel Bumi Surabaya on July 26th 2014.

The food was great..There are 3 kinds of food, Indonesian, Japanese, and sorry to say I forgot the last one :')

It is recommended for all of you who plan some gathering with friends, colleges,  and families. Trust me!

And another good thing..

One of fellas..Caraka SP a.k.a Cica made this video! 

Its just awesome! Check it out!

Well..

It was very nice to see all of you again fellas..though we were not full team..but as usual it was full of laugh and love..
I am sure it will be always great and fun anytime anywhere as long as we are together!!

Love you..and I already miss you!!!

See ya very very soon!! :')

an ESCAPISM - Singapore [APRIL 2011] #2 - Bugis District

Hello again..
I have skipped twice to continue my post about my escapism.
And now its time to continue it..

*wait a minute*
Let me check my previous post.
I didn't remember the last part I wrote :D
*tiktoktiktok*
ahahaha..Okay now I know where to start.

Here we go..

The flight from Jakarta to Singapore was in the afternoon. I didn't remember the exact time.
That was my 1st time having flight abroad. and it made me quite nervous.
I felt something different with my flights before *the domestic ones
First time using Air Asia. Everything was good and well done.
The plane landed smoothly.

Got inside the Changi Airport. It was really really amazed me.

Diazaro was excited getting around the airport.
Taken Place : Changi International Airport, Singapore

I was so excited.
As Changi is number one best Airport in the world..I decided to have an airport tour before leaving for hostel.
We spent around almost an hour going to Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and Terminal 3. All well done! :D
Then lets continue straight to the city..

First time using Mass Rapid Transportation..felt like a villagers haha..

Yudhist's 1st time played with MRT ticket machine
Taken Place : Changi MRT Station, Singapore

The Platform Gap
Taken Place : Bugis Station, Singapore

Our hostel is located in Bugis district..so we stepped out at Bugis Station.
I had prepared all the things..printed out all the maps also the descriptions of all the destinations in the itinerary.
So I brought such a book that contains all of it wherever I go..haha..
Stepped out from Bugis Station..we continued go to the hostel on foot..

On foot to Hostel
Taken Place : Intersection at Bugis District, Singapore

What a simple mural. Love it!
Taken Place : Bugis District, Singapore

I got a recomendation to stay in this Hostel from my friend..It is ABC Backpacker.
Touched down in ABC Backpacker. it was Very easy getting to this hostel.
I love the location..its only take 3 blocks from Bugis Station and the most important it is suitable with my budget..haha..

Taken Place : Front of ABC Backpacker Hostel, Singapore

Well someday you get into Singapore..I recommend you to try to spend the night in ABC Backpacker. FYI they serve breakfast also!
After administration matter was completed. We got into the room, kept the luggage in the locker, and then we decided to take a little tour by walking around Bugis District.

Diazaro's 1st time played with a drink machine *what a villagers* :D
Taken Place : 7eleven in Bugis District, Singapore 

One of the cool place *forgot the name for sure*
Taken Place : Bugis District, Singapore

Taken Place : front of Bugis Village, Singapore

#DGYinSingapore
Taken Place : Bugis District, Singapore

We found a lot of cool places around..especially Bugis Village and Bugis Market..This is a right place to buy souvenirs..you will find any kind of good things with the cheap prices.
and I would like to thank to God!!! I could handle my shopping intuition!!! *at that time*

...to be continued

Hey July!

Taken Place : Uso, Luwuk, Central Sulawesi

Finally.. I could pass the June joyfully..

Hey July!
Nice to see you again.
You look more special since there is Ramadhan on you.
Thanks God..I feel so blessed.

I am pretty sure..days ahead gonna be special too!
This is gonna be my month!
Can't wait!!!

Hello May!

Taken place : Kintom, Luwuk, Central Sulawesi

Month is already changed into the new one.

I am still in a town where I spend almost last 2 years for business reason.

It means, My big plan on June seems to be postponed again for next year.

Being here makes me can't do anything for having good preparation for all of it. 

S.A.D

Well..just pass it! 

I am in believing..This too will be special.

Besties Wedding in the beginning.

Her Birthday in the middle.

Another Besties Wedding also in the middle.

and hope so another Happiness is coming to me and around.

Hello May! Nice to meet you again..

an ESCAPISM - Singapore [APRIL 2011] #1

I love travelling...and everybody does!

I have traveled to some places in Indonesia since I was child.
But there are a lot of places that I did not visit yet till now. A LOT!
and unfortunately, it becomes more and more places to go on my wish list!

In other thought, I also want to see the world wide, not only Indonesia.
I wanted to go abroad.
Some people always said "Why do you go abroad?!whereas there are a lot of places to visit in Indonesia that you never been before..you should go around Indonesia first, then going abroad..you have to be proud of Indonesia"

For me, it's just a silly statement.
It's not a matter of a proud of Indonesia or not.
It's just because I love travelling.
I want to see the world that is not only Indonesia! So why don't we make it balance! That's it!

well, lets move on!
My top list in going abroad is Singapore!
My description about Singapore is small country with GREAT of everything.
I've planned to go to Singapore since I was in College.
Unfortunately it was not happened.

give up hope? Nope
When I'm already live in Jakarta..I planned it and finally I made it! 3 years ago...

The story goes.
1st time going abroad made me not confident enough to go alone. so I asked my friends to join..
Actually we were fantastic four, but too bad.. one of us could not go with us in last minute.
so..Here are the cast!

Diazaro, the arranger
Taken Place : front of double decker bus in Bugis Street, Singapore

Gilang, the yess man
Taken Place : Changi Airport, Singapore

Yudhist, the freaky man
Taken Place : Bugis Station, Singapore

We were college mates and fortunately being office mates also.
As I remember, we planned it three months before.
and Thanks GOD, YOU ease the way..until the day comes!
Here we go!

Our selfie series! #DGYgoestoSingapore
Taken Place (clockwise) : Soekarno Hatta International Airport, Jakarta ~ Inside AA's Airbus  ~
 front of ABC backpackers hostel, Singapore ~ Skytrain transit terminal, Changi International Airport, Singapore

Just coming #DGYinSingapore
Taken Place :  Changi International Airport, Singapore

At that time, we were new employee, so we didn't have a right of home leave schedule.
So, How could we go in the work days? heuheu..
Gilang and I asked for permission to be off from Project because we have to be in Head Office for preparing the materials for assessment in the following week, while Yudhist has no idea since he was still in Head Office, so he decided to be suddenly off work with sickness as the reason and better to be treated at hometown *clever :D

In fact, It's all fake (except the schedule of assessment!) or better to say our permission was illegal  *Dear God, please forgive us for this lie :')
Lets say..This was not a TRIP.
and We proudly called this was such an ESCAPISM *chuckles

...to be continued