La Dolce Vita ala Mr. Frapu

There’s nothing new under the sun ... but it does not mean that life is pretty dull cloudy and boring. Life is always beautiful. Come rain or come shine. Celebrate life and strive to be happy. Wake up ... smell the coffee ... sniff the green grass after the rain ... treat yourself a rum-raisin ice cream ... or simply just relax and doing nothing (be a couch potato is not a sin). At every turn and corner ... expect the unexpected and be amazed ... be thankful ... be generous ... be a sponge ... be a life’s petite wanderer ... be a good listener ... Well ... I don’t mean to be a zen preacher but it works tho ... and here’s my stuff to keep me sane in the insane world ...

1. Pirated dvd (cd included)
Every now and then movies (and music) actually nourishes my mind (and soul). I indulge ‘em, get addicted and somehow becomes my guilty pleasure (for several titles :P ... you don’t have to know)... They truly are the best thing in life since food) .... Jakarta offers plethora of good quality (pirated) dvd (and cd as well). Any genre. Serial. New releases. Cult. Classic. You name it. Mangga dua and its ITC counterpart has ‘em (all). Confession : No offense to original dvd (and cd) lovers. With due respect, I actually am purchasing the original ... especially the hard to get one titles and treasure them forever.

2. Factory Outlet
GAP sale @ Senci : Rp. 179,500 (50% off). Outlet (no sale) : Rp. 99,500 (no knock off – and bears the same GAP quality) Recession ... downsizing ... economic havoc still haunt us there ... Be a clever customer ... In a nut shell : at least we can wear something branded that does not cost arm and leg :p

3. Black Forest @ AH
Buttery tender chocolate cake with a chunk of dark cherry ... bite once and you’ll hook up ... crave for more... 100% Guaranteed!! (Thank God it’s sooooo affordable too) AH is recently spotted at Blok M and Cikini (Formule One Hotel).

4. Ice Green Tea
The award goes to Fres Tea and Joy Tea ... available everywhere ... any time .. any minute of the day ... Add crush ice and a lil vodka ... it takes you to a great mmmmmmhhh (good snack and good music are optional ...)

5. Refleksi Kaki
Be it in 5 stars mall ... ITC type ... Nearest Ruko .... let’s pick one! They are ready to transport us into a better well being afterward ....

6. Tukang Nasi Goreng Tektek
Poor for those who dwell in a cluster, gated, guarded housing zone as the instant and fast cook fella can’t drop by. Add one egg ... additional pickles and crackers ... this foodie is a salvation and redemption of apres-nuit hunger attack.

7. Adul si Muka Lucu
Fall in love over and over with this natural-born extra petite comedian. He always spread the sunshine all over the place and God please bless this guy so we can have a great laughter after the irrational deadline, greedy clients, dumb big ego boss, (simply : hard’s day @ work).

8. Side Job
Show me the money ... having extra cash in my pocket is always nice. To shop (hard) is human after all ...

9. Dapat undian
If I could choose ... car ... cash ... or holiday get-a-way ... are the ultimate dream wish. Have mercy on thee ... grab me three of these :p