My tummy is getting bigger

I feel like my tummy is getting bigger, Daniel thinks so too. Some others, however, don't seem to witness the changing size of my tummy.
My colleagues, for example, reasoned saying that my tummy is similarly like theirs. Oh boy!

Every time Daniel has a chance, he always gently touches my bigger tummy and whispers to our baby how much he loves him/her?? (A baby boy/ a baby girl??) - We don't know.
We still haven't come to a conclusion of checking the gender or not. On one hand, it is going to be a surprise! One the other hand, knowing the gender would give us more preparation.
Anyway, what's more important is to have a healthy baby - precious in God's eyes.

In turn, Daniel and I read the baby chapters of the Bible - God's beloved and dearest child in my womb is going to be strong in spirit - fear of God shall overfill him.

I am used to calling my dad and my mom as "Kung-kung" and "Bo-bo". My only sister as "A Yik". My oldest brother as "Tai Giok", etc.
Referent names from Daniel's side are much easier to remember. Daniel's dad is "Engkong". Daniel's brothers and sister are "Uncles" and "Auntie". It's pretty simple, isn't it?

I am expecting! Hurray! Praise the LORD ^_^

Last Wednesday, Daniel and I figured out that I am pregnant - a six-week pregnancy, said the doctor.
It was all started about a week ago, in the afternoon between 11 and 2, I always felt like I almost got fainted - black out, I should say. At first I thought perhaps it was just a PMS. Recalling my previous experience, it wasn't the way it used to be. I then told Daniel about it and we decided on Tuesday afternoon after lunch to buy a test pack.

On Wednesday morning around 6.30, I woke up and next thing is... Daniel jumped onto our bed and happily he said, "POSITIF! It's positif!" We then walked into our bathroom and checked the result. Indeed, it was positif!
Daniel was so thrilled, he decided to take a day off from work. I had a morning class to teach, so I rushed to campus. After my class, plenty of SMSes filled my cell. My dad-in-law called me on my cell congratulating me. I then called Daniel and we decided to check to a doctor and do some tests in Semarang.

On our way, I got nausea. We then decided to have lunch in Ungaran - just didn't want to have an empty stomach. Anyway..to cut the story short, in the doctor's room, we had an USG test. Praise the LORD! The fetal is in the womb. He/she/they??? (Who don't know) is so cute and tiny. It's so amazing looking at the creation of our great GOD.

Fussy girls in my IC class

Today when I was teaching IC, I was angry to a group of students (girls!!!)
Why girls are so fussy?
Anyway, to cut the story short, after conducting the quiz at the beginning of the meeting today, I had a short discussion of the quiz. All students were counting their own mistakes - how many correct and wrong answers - things like those.
I went on explaining and giving more examples and exercises (as they requested a week earlier). In the middle of my lecturing, I stopped and told the girls to just go outside the class if they wanted to chat in the class. Again, I reminded them strongly, if they'd like to stay in the classroom, they shouldn't have acted that way.

I intentionally didn't really look into their eyes as I explained to other kids. I skipped them. Even if I looked into their eyes - it's just a glance. This has happened repeatedly in my class. Last week, I remembered I also told them not to chat in the classroom. I guess they didn't take my reminder seriously. Well...I hope this time they will realize what they did wrong.

The lessons continued pretty well with the other students ;)
We went over some exercises - some students came forward and wrote their answers on the board and they got their answers correctly. Some other students were taking notes.
After the class, some students stayed for quite some time asking for more explanations and/or just chatting.

Sometime, I am just wondering. This trimester, these students' future is a mystery. It could be a new beginning of their college life. On the other hand, it could be the end of their college life at the English Department (aka. Drop Out).
We, teachers, have been trying our best to help, motivate, encourage, and support them in many ways, but some students are just too ignorant. Although we have been given many sources and/or materials, only few students really work on their best - showing good efforts of their share. The rest...I don't know... and I don't dare to imagine...what kind of life are they going to live in? - disappointment, for sure! Regret - no doubt for that!
Well... so far, I have done a lot to help them. Hopefully, they will soon realize that when I take a moment to talk to them giving them advice - that means, I still care about them! ;)

Kue Bandung batal deh...

What a pity!
Ko Dani wanted to eat some "Kue Bandung". Unfortunately, on our way back home, the kiosk wasn't open for business.

Fortunately, as we arrived back home, kinds of dishes are ready on our dining table. Fried noodles, snacks (rolade, bakwan mie, etc), "kacang panjang dimasak ma udang n taoco".
The taste wasn't so special but it was enough to fill our hungry stomach.
We were chatting for a while with Dad. Topic will be not far from food =)

In July, my sister is retiring

My one and only sister is retiring in July. She has been working like crazy for years and she needs to take a break for quite some time.
At first she was worried to let our parents know of her intention. Somehow, God surprised her!
Our dad's reaction was completely out of our mind. He supported her 100%. He patted on her back and longed the month of July to come. He is hoping to spending time with her during his retirement period.

Today, she told her supervisor. At first, she wasn't certain of her decision. I told her to look upon GOD and seek HIS answer. She then firmly said that it was God's will for her to retire.
If God says so, it's up to us to choose to trust or not to trust HIM. She chose to trust HIM.
I am proud of what she decides! She has chosen the best in her life - trusting GOD.

In the middle of July, she will be moving in to Salatiga. AHA! Full house! Dad, Mom, Koh Han (my oldest brother - who is still single, but no longer available), my sister (still single and available...anyone???), and of course, Koko and I.
Since Mom and Dad moved in, we got a lot of stuffs in the house. You name it! hehehe :p

Talking about retirement, Dad is still looking for a number of possibilities of spending his retirement period, starting from boarding house, public library, restaurant, property/ construction, pet shop, etc. He has got a lot in his mind.
Once he was thinking to work part-time in another company in Pekalongan. He went to meet the company owner, but he wasn't there.
4 out of his 5 kids object to his intention to work again. Strangely, my other brother said that he preferred to let our dad work in a factory than climbing a ladder and fell down. Well..one day, when he was fixing a lamp outside the house, he fell down from the ladder. The next day, dad told mom that his back was in pain.

Miss you, my blog

Whew..finally! I had a time to really relax (well..not necessarily relax because I still have a lot on my plates).
For the last few days, I had been trying to log in to this blog. Unfortunately, I completely forgot what the username and password was. Anyway, I figured it out now. Whew!!

I have got a lot of good news to tell:
Our parents from my side moved in with us.
Some may say that this is not good news because we are now living under the same roof. I have to say that let's see it from a positive point of view. We eat dinner at home - our mom cooks for us.
As I always budget a certain amount of money for dinner, I allocate the money to my mom to shop. Things are getting better ;) Eat more nutritious foods, spend quality time together and many more.

We are about to build our own home.
Once we prayed to God that we would like to have a home and a car for our future kids to take shelter from the burning sun, blowing and freezing wind at night....
We have been trying our best to save our money. For sure, tithing is a MUST. It's been our privillege to be able to save some of our money entrusted in our lives to also help others (funding missions, sponsoring our beloved brother to study at uni, etc). God has been good to us.
We are blessed to bless others and yes, that's true!
We are still lack of cash, but we keep our faith in HIM. He is our provider and as HIS words say everything is possible! AMIN! ^_^

Our sister-in-law is expecting.
They got married in November last year (2006) and just two weeks ago, cheerfully they let us know of the good news! Good for them! Congratulations!
On one hand, I am happy.... On the other hand, well...it's tiring for me, actually having my father-in-law "bugging" me with his questions of when we're going to have our own.
It's strange because he never directs the question to my hubby (which is his own son).
So one day, I sort of complained to him saying why didn't you help me out when he questioned me with that same-and-over question. Calmly, Daniel said, "Well....Why should that bother you? Just disregard that! Don't ever think about it seriously."
Deep inside my heart, I told myself not to take it seriously but another voice said that I should be respectively polite to my dad-in-law and that I shouldn't disregard him. I just can't dare to do thing like that.
At other time, when we were paying a visit to my sister-in-law, I shared my feeling to her. I told her things I need to say. Feeling relief, we went home as the clock suggested that it's time to go.
In our bedroom, I told my hubby that I intentionally shared my feeling to my sis-in-law because I know she will let my dad-in-law know of this. Hopefully, and I can only hope, that this pressure will cease pretty soon.
Honestly, I can't blame the fact that all parents would expect grandchildren from their own bloods (read: sons and daughters). It's just that when it's not yet HIS time, let's not push ourself that hard!

Above all, in everything that we have in our lives, we give thanks!
In everything that we haven't got, we give praises for He is a faithful God and our provider. He knows the BEST for us!
What we have in mind may not be as perfect as HIS thoughts/plans, so let's keep our eyes on HIM and walk in our FAITH in HIM! ^_^

Jeje's birthday gift

Today is Jeje's birthday, but we bought her a gift yesterday. We (Daniel and me) took her to the "Felicia" toy store in Salatiga.
She was so excited! Before we got off the car, I told Iva (Jeje's younger sister) that this time Jeje would choose her own birthday gift and that Iva's turn was next month. She agreed to that! - which made me really glad. She was quite strong head but I still wanted to let her know that this time was her sister's day!

We went around the store starting from the front door to the end of the store. Jeje (as well as Iva) were so excited! Their eyes were widely opened! hehehe :)
Jeje found a giant dolphin dool - blue and white. She loved it so much from the first sight. First of all, it was quite small (if compared to the extremely huge size), but then we looked around again...and found a bigger dolphin with a better texture of fur.
She hugged the doll really tight and she was smiling happily.
Daniel and me asked her if she would like others, firmly she said, "NO. I want this one - the dolphin".
Very well... Daniel finally paid for that, the salesperson put the dolphin is two plastic bags up side down. hehehe... Jeje held the doll as her parents finally got to the store. They asked her what she got. As her parents, intentionally Jeje would like to have "pig", but then after interacting with the dolphin, she seemed to fall in love with it.

We drove to have dinner from the store to "ayam bawang". It was unfortunate, the chicken breast was all sold out. No option! I got the thigh! Uh..hate it but nothing else to eat.

"RAKER" in Bandungan

Together with my colleagues, we left our beloved campus on Friday morning around 7 by cars. I was in the same car with Bu Andri, Bu Raema, Michelle, Bu Pur and her son named Lawang :)
On our way to Bandungan, we stop accross "Roncali" to pick up Victor.

Arriving there, we directly went to the meeting room ready to start our meeting. It was unfortunate that we forgot to bring along with us the box containing all the files for the meeting. I called Pak Hendro hoping to ask him favor to get the box, but I couldn't reach him on his cell.
VU called the administration officer asking whether the box was still in front of the administation building of the university. It was there! Thanks GOD!
Luckly, our rector (who is Anne's father) was still on the way to Bandungan. Anne called his dad to do us a favor. Whew.... what a relief!

The chairperson (VU) took action. We modified our schedule - snack came first! Well...no one was complaining, of course!
The whole meeting was packed. We rarely had free time - well....only one hour to check in, unpack our bags, take shower then head back to another sessions! hehehe...
That night on the same day, we were chatting by the pool. In the middle of nowhere, Victor and Rio jumped into the pool. Almost everyone screamed!
Bu Andri, Joseph, and some other lecturers went to Ambawara buying "jagung bakar" (Well...We can also call the words in quotations in English, but the culture carried in Indonesian expressions is deeper.)

Around 10, I was about to go to my room. On the way, however, I knocked on AI and Nn's room. We chatted for quite some time then I decided to just stay in my room.
Well...well...well... That was just a plan that never happened. Jos was still awake and we were chatting then Pak Anton came in and we stayed awake discussing many issues in the living room (was it a living room? I am not sure but I guess so. hehehe)
About an around later, Bu Ina came in and joined our discussion ' till midnight.

I excused myself first to go to bed at midnight after brushing my teeth, washing my face, and my hands plus feet. Of course, I prayed before I went to bed. I was afraid at first that I would sneeze like crazy due to my allergic to dust.
The next morning around 6, I opened my eyes and Bu Ina welcomed me "good morning". I was shocked at first. I didn't expect that she was already awake. hehehe...
Not long after that, she was all ready in her sports shoes, red back, neat and sporty walking around the hotel and up to the village.

After all the meetings, we finished up the "RAKER" with our usual tradition of taking photos. Someone (the hotel guest) walked by and Bu Ina requested him to take our photos - which is really good - everyone can be in the pic.
Lunch at "Rina Rini" restaurant was waiting for us. It wasn't really delicious but OK. I got home around 3 and called Koko on his cell. He was in the office waiting for me....hehehe... but I was at home.
We finally went out for lunch (he had lunch and I watched) hahaha =)
As we got home from lunch, I went to bed! I was so tired and taking a rest helped me a lot to refresh my body. Daniel was watching television when I woke up around 7 p.m.
We went to have dinner in "Beringin" restaurant that night. We order "ca kangkung" and "sup kepiting jagung". Yummy! These ones are much better than my lunch....

Snacking ;)

It has been years for me not to eat any snacks. This evening I had my snack time with "Lemonia Cookies" :p

Hm..it's yummy! I used to buy and eat the snacks with my one and only sister. It was years ago in our boarding house.
Now, I am having it with Daniel - my beloved hubby ;)

My puppy died

Yesterday night as Daniel drove to car in the garage, the puppy was somehow walking under the wheel. Accidently, "kelindes"!!!
I tried to take her into my embrace, but the bones were all broken. Her body turned into 2 parts :p

Hiks..hiks... We were so sad tonight! It was an accident right before we went to bad.

Boy! I miss Boston!

I don't know what trigger me to feel this way! But BOY! I miss Boston!
Suddenly I could feel my heart beat really fast thinking of Boston! ;)
It's kinda funny, huh! When I was in the United States, I also missed Salatiga - our memorable place - and everything in it.
I missed the food. Just mention it! "Bakmi Tek-tek, Pecel Madya, Mpek-mpek depan gereja Katholik St. Miki, etc." I missed the city as well as the people. Having my family close to me was a something special. It is still a something special to me now.

Now, it's fall there. I miss enjoying the falling leaves. I miss looking at different colors of leaves while waiting for my bus, walking to my campus or while I was on the bus.
It is cool there, but I miss walking hand-in-hand with my husband in the cold weather, to a Malay restaurant in Allston for a bowl of hot and sour soup - my hubby's fav.

I also miss playing around with the snow. I haven't had a chance to make my own snow angel (I wish I could do that!). I also missed seeing the snow falling down on my head, touching the wonderfully white snow, and walking outside in my red winter coat that I love best.
I hate the storm though. Koko still had to go to work though it was storming. I hate thinking about the fact that he had to walk for 10 minutes or so from the bus stop to his office in those stormy days.

It's kinda funny but I miss the Sunday School kids! I miss their smiles. I miss their hugs. They used to remind me of my nieces and my nephew.
Now, the only day I could meet my nieces is Sunday for an hour or so. It's hardly a case to meet my nephew - he is in Jakarta.
Seeing his face from the webcam has been a very reliefing experience.

Boy.... thinking about them makes me cry. Tears are falling from my eyes. An employee was passing by Koko's office and taking a peek of what I did - wiping my tears at the corners of my eyes.
OK! I'd better stop now ;)

A day of surprises!

Yes! I know you are raising your eyebrows reading my blog.
Yesterday the mouse trap got its victim! a flithy big black mouse!!!! Being trapped, the mouse pissed and snapped in the trap. It was so disgusting, I should say.
Zak told Daniel on skype and we weren't able to picture that 'till today we finally saw the dirty floor.

I couldn't stand with the flithy floor so I ended up cleaning the floor. I swept Daniel's office. Then, I got another surprise, a diet coke was "exploded" in the fridge. O boy! the fridge was so dirty that I finally took a few pieces of wet tissues and started to clean the fridge.
Whew.. it was so disgusting!

Thanks GOD! Finally at noon, the cleaning lady showed up. I asked her to start coming in to office everyday instead of once every two days. She agreed with a raise.
That's fine! We can still afford that!
I left for campus around 1 p.m. on "angkota" public transportation. As soon as I arrived on campus, I mailed the documents for import license. I then went to "Lippo Bank" to transfer payment. Unfortunately, I forgot the amount of money, I then called Daniel on his cell asking his favor to check the number.
Not only I transfered payment to INTEC, I also had a chance to change small amount of money from the bank. It is intended for tipping. Zak needs it eventually.

After that, I walked along the path to F building..to my office... checking my empty box, then calling the computer lab to book for my "Writing 4" class that was a horrible thing last Friday.
Today I was feeling no burden. A test for "Reading 3" class, which means no preparation...but a waiting correction soon! hehehe :)
A student came late because he thought the class was on the green grass like last week. Poor him! At first I was thinking to give me extra time but he finally finished the test on time, so I put off my intention.

I went back to Daniel's office and there my lunch was waiting! Well..it was not really appropriate "lunch time" actually. It was 4.30 p.m. You tell me...is it lunch?? hehehe...

Oh..I almost forget...today as I was in the angkota from campus, there was a patrol. The angkota's driver suddenly took a U-turn in the middle of the road avoiding the police officers. O boy! Everyone in the angkota was shocked!
The angkota violated the route and the traffic regulations! As a consequence, I had to walk at the back of "Taman Sari" Square. It was an OK walk though; not too far.

Writing 4 conference

This afternoon after my TFEC class, I hurried to go Daniel's office to get hooked to the internet connection to do my "Writing 4 conference class".
Some students are already online before the agreed time at 1.30 p.m.

Haven't had my lunch, I was kinda starving. I tried to eat but it didn't work out well. Some students kept bugging me with the questions of when to start the class, how to set the conference, why no one invite them, etc.
I was stressed out!!!

I thought my students knew how to do the conference, but my mistake! It was an absolute mistake!!! About half of the students are unfamiliar about it, not to mention, some other unpredictable "X" factors such as different version of yahoo, off lights, etc.

So I finally ended up to schedule another meeting with the students next week. Hopefully I can book the computer lab.

Kinda sleepy today!

Hehehe...'coz last night I stayed awake till midnite (hehehe), this morning I am kinda sleepy.
The alarm was turned off my Koko and both of us went to sleep again!
We woke up around 7.30. Immediately, we held hands and prayed together then read the Bible.

Koko also sent an sms to one of his employees saying that he would be late today. We left home around 8.30 a.m.
I left our bedroom open so that our helper (Mbak Nur) would be able to clean the room.
Thanks GOD! We finally get a help from Mbak Nur.
She is willing to help us cleaning the house.

This morning, I would like to also feed the dogs before leaving home. It seems that, however, Koh Han had fed them.

Koko drove me to campus. I checked my box and got lots of handouts for Reading 3!!
Whew... 'coz the other day I was ill, I cancelled Reading 3 class on Monday, so next week I have to teach two subjects in one meeting!
Wish me luck!!!

In addition to the handouts, there is a big envelope of IC test for today at 9. I went down with FK and took the keys of the classrooms in the "security counter".
The students had been waiting in front of the room sitting on the floor.

As I opened the door, all students tried to get their favorite seats.

I explained the rules of the test and asked them to sit on every other chair. (I also organized the chairs...lifting the chairs up, literally) hehehe...
The students were so quiet! hehehe..good...good..good!!!!

I also had some time to read a Reading 3 handout too.

After finishing up all my teaching duties, I went by angkuta to Koko's office. Before that, I bought 2 donuts (sprinkle and cheese) for me and Koko.
Apparently, as I arrived Koko was starving so the donut came on time! (hehehe...)

Good news!!! The legal incorporation from the department of law has just arrived, so together with Koko, we went to the lawyer office and took the certificate.
We copied the documents and called Pak Mantri to help us with the administration, that is legalization of the documents.

Thanks GOD! You are AMAZINGLY GOOD!!!

AHA! Not yet the end of God's goodness in our lives!
Got a call from Koh Hendro around 5 saying that the truck will leave for Semarang tonight and arrive in Semarang around 9 in the morning, then to Salatiga!!!
Thanks GOD!

The telephone rang while we were asleep

I'm kinda sleepy today.

Last night Ko Dani and Me had slept soundly around 9 p.m. Suddenly, around 10 p.m., the telephone rang.
First of all, it was our home phone. It rang for about 1 minute or so, but no one answered the phone. Finally a second later, my cell phone rang. I didn't answer the phone, Koko did. Apparently it was Jeremy on the phone.

It was kinda late. Jeremy said that it would be just a 15-minute short discussion on the phone. Unfortunately, it ended up to be a 2-hour phone and skype conversation.
At first, I was forcing myself to stay sleeping regardless of the conversation Koko and Jeremy had.
But NO!!! That didn't work out that well. I just couldn't sleep! so I woke up and listened attentively to the discussion too.

Once in a while, I took note of important decisions, follow-ups, and plans Formulatrix Indonesia had to take into consideration in the near future!

Whew.... finally the conversation was ended. but HEY!!!!
I couldn't sleep anymore! I stayed awake. Finally I responded to some emails that night around 12 midnight! hehehee...
Then Koko sort of complaint saying that I shouldn't stay awake! I should go to bed!
So I went to bed (again!)

Before we went to bed, we prayed to the LORD...giving thanks...and proclaiming our faith in HIM that He will do miraculous things abundantly in our lives!

Koko flew to Surabaya

Yeah right!
Early in the morning at 6.30, Koko was picked up by Ko Deby (our in-law) to Semarang.
Well.. Ko Deby works in Semarang, so everyday he has to drive to Semarang.

Whew...cann't imagine living that kind of life! Thanks GOD! Koko opens his business in Salatiga! ^_^ Thank YOU, Lord!

Anyway, last night before I went to bed, I had prepared the shirt for Koko to wear today. Therefore, I didn't have to wake up early to set the clothes.
Good thing is I have also prepared the gifts to the Harford representative in Surabaya, so Koko shouldn't worry about anything early in the morning (or even bother my sleep)
:p hihihi...just kidding!

Before he left home, he gave me a sweet kiss on my lip and whispered me "I love you!"
Wow...I love today!

I woke up and I prayed. I thanked God that He has been faithful to us, to our lives, to everything that we have, love, and care. God is always good!!!!

I was curious to check my late period. I opened the test pack that I bought the other day. I thought I was so worried that I forgot to (Again!!!!) follow the instruction really well. To cut the story short.... there was no result coming out!!
O boy!!!!

I haven't told Koko about this.. I'll wait till he's back home tonight.

Talking about my day... I went to campus today by "angkota" (a public transportation). I sat by a little girl. Since the time I got on the angkota, she was looking at me attentively. As I looked back at her, she looked to other directions!
O well... it was kind of ridiculous.

Anyway, I met Bu Mul in the administration office. I greeted her and we chatted for a while. She would like to do a research with me about Bilingualism. I am really looking forward for it!!
She is one of my favorite lecturers! and I love working with her! (I learn some flexibility from her too....instead of over-structured)

During our lunch break, we went for lunch together. There were 7 of us! We ate at "Bakmi Bandung".
After spending an hour or so back in our offices, we decided to go home! (no better place like home, right?). Fenny drove me and AK. Thanks FK!

I spent for about an hour reviewing the financial record of Formulatrix Indonesia, including updating the spreadsheets. Then, I watered the flowers.
It was fun! For the last few weeks, I have been enjoying my new routine of watering the plants.

Very well..it's already 4.40p.m., I guess it would be better for me to take a shower before Koko gets home.

Salatiga.....

We're now in Salatiga already....busy doing so many things since our arrival.

Me- as usual, can't stand with dust. I ended up catching a light soar throat as well as Koko. Of course, I don't want to keep this forever, three days ago, bravely I did dusting, sweeping, and moping the floor, not to forget, wiping the windows.

I feel better now. Our home is cleaner now.
I can't however iron the clothes for a while since the ironning room is so filthy.
I attempted to find a helper to clean the house for the next few weeks or so.
Yesterday I found one. She used to work for my sister-in-law for quite so long.
As scheduled, she would come to work from 7-9.30 a.m. Well...it is quite challenging for me to wake up at 7 now.

Since we were in Salatiga for the last 5 days, I woke up late. 7 o'clock for me now is too early.
Like this morning, I woke up at 9. (Well..probably because last night again, I got a headache - got a medicine - slept soundly) realizing that it was late. Hurriedly, I checked the front gate looking for our new helper who was already here yesterday.
Unfortunately, she wasn't there. I bet she had been waiting for such a long time and decided to leave at last.

Well..this is a lesson for me to wake up earlier next time.
I don't want to disappoint someone else. I need to force myself to wake up earlier.
There is nothing wrong of being awake early in the morning. I can do more things as I get more time to do them all.

Koko, on the other hand, is now busy preparing all stuff needed to open the Formulatrix Indonesia..starting from meeting the lawyer regarding the legal documents for establishing a new company in Indonesia, searching for location, looking for and recruiting employees, opening a bank account, etc.
Sometime, I will come with him being a good secretary (for a while) as well as a wonderful wife, helping him to organize his today's schedule.

Wherever I go now, my faithful green organizer is with me.
(Inside the organizer, I still have my cute bookmark with the pic of me and my first lovely niece - Jeje, in Koko's bedroom when we were dating).

I enjoy the warmth of love of my nephew (from my side) and two nieces (from Koko's side).
When I was in Jakarta, more than any other experiences I had, I enjoyed being with my nephew - Samuel Bryant Handoko. He acted so cute, pure, a little bit "naughty" being a boy, but polite.
He asked me and Koko to come with him showing his toys upstairs. He held our hands (both Koko and me) gently. There he picked a box of toys and told me his stocks. He suddenly would like to show us a different toy, what he did was amazing.
He collected all the former toys, put them in the box, closed the box carefully, and returned the box in the shelf. "What a boy!"
His mom used to call him, "Boy" because he was the only boy in the extended family- the only grandson for both sides (mom and dad).

My nieces (from Koko's side) are as charming as my nephew.
As we arrived in Salatiga, (my mom and my brother together with his girlfriend picked us up at the airport in Semarang), we took a bath and ate out at "Beringin" restaurant - the best Chinese Restaurant in Salatiga.
Together with my sister-in-law, my brother-in-law, my father-in-law (from Koko's side) in addition to from my side, our nieces were there - Jeje and Iva.
They gave me lots of hugs and told me lots of stories they had been longing to share. I showered them with hugs and kisses 'coz as I missed my nephew, I also missed my nieces.
I brought them books in English. (well..this is the result of having an auntie who is an English teacher) hahaha :)

Strangely, Iva refused to be with Koko but me. (Well...I thought because Koko is the inside uncle, she would get attached to him easily, but I was wrong)
But hey..... Samuel got closer to Koko easily...so....no regret!!!!

I met my academic advisor finally

Finally! Ketemu juga ma professor Mey.
Trus kita sempet ngobrol bentar...dan Mey dapet masukan buat polish my thesis!
Thanks Prof :)

Begitu turun ke lobby...ketemu ma Esti..dan ngobrol bla.bla.bla..
trus kita makan bareng di Upper Crust.
Ternyata pizzanya besar banget! Mey pesen 2..yang satu dimakan disono buat Mey, sedangkan yang buat Koko dibungkus
Trus Mey bawain buat Koko pas di gereja! in addition to KFC!

Eh..ternyata Koko ndak mau KFC snackers-nya, jadi Mey makan snackers 2 deh
Mey juga bawain Koko 2 jeruk...dan Koko makan jeruk plus pizza deh
Pulang training, barengan ma Angel, kita mampir di super 88 beli bubble tea.
Begitu nyampe rumah, Mey godog sayur2an..krn Koko mau makan pecel (lagi!)

Ambil nasi...kasih sayur diatasnya...dan bumbu pecel at the top of them all.
Satu wadah tupperware isi krupuk disampingnya
Wow..Koko makannya seneng banget!

Ngeposin diploma

Mey hari ini ke kantor Pos di Allston...ngeposin diploma!
Berhubung ukuran diploma lebih besar dari biasanya..akhirnya Mey mesti cari yang amplopnya gede juga..
trus sengaja cari yang ada bubble-nya!

Hm...rada ribet juga tuh! Mey mesti bolak-balik ke counternya sampe 3 kali
Mey juga akhirnya beli money order (kena fee: 0.95) well..it's OK lah...
once in a while!

(ups..baru inget kalo Mey lupa sobek bagian money ordernya Mey)
Duh...Tuhan..tolong dong...hope it's OK! Thank you my Lord...

Siangan Mey sempet telpon Koko..tapi Koko kagak angkat telpon..ternyata Koko lagi sibuk banget..makanya kagak angkat telpon.
Anyway, I pray that God strengthens Koko ^_^ Thank you, my BABE!

Koko is not feeling very well today

Koko hari ini sorean jam 6an telpon...manja banget!
setelah ngobrol2..ternyata Koko ndak enak badan! badan-e rasane ngreges gitu
Trus Mey nanya..is it possible untuk pulang ikutan ma temen?
Koko sih kagak bisa kasih jawaban...krn kagak tau juga sapa yang bisa diajak barengan

Anyway, Mey sembayang ma Tuhan supaya Koko bisa pulang dapet nunutan temen.
Eh jam 7an lebih dikit, Koko telpon bilang kalo udah nyampe Watertown..dianterin ma Zak (bos Koko yang satunya)
Thanks GOD!

Habis denger kabar kalo Koko sekarang lagi nungguin bus, Mey doa lagi minta supaya dikasih bus cepetan!
Hehehe... Tuhan emang selalu jawab doa Mey! God is good!

Setelah nyampe rumah...Koko cerita kalo langsung dapet bus!
Trus Mey juga cerita kalo Mey sembayang...eh Koko bilang "OOO...makane kok Koko langsung dapet bus!" hehehe :)

Begitu nyampe rumah, Mey siapin makan buat Koko..trus Mey kasih satu cup ice cream plus 5 buah jeruk yang udah dikupas buat Koko makan..sambil nonton House!
Koko malem ini bobok awal..biar kondisi tubuhnya balik lagi!

Hehehe...Koko ternyata emang lagi pengin makan jeruk! dan Mey beli jeruk buat Koko hari ini...
hehehe...sehati banget yach?? hehehehe... God is indeed good!!!