Super-fab Sagittarius

Hoorahhh...the most wonderful moment of the year is here again! Not only the world turns into festive mood and merry and deck the hall thingy-it’s because tis our month! Many happy returns of the day to us!

Well, before “PLUR” was the essential way of life, we–the genuine Sagittarians-constantly and persistently practice them everyday. We have a positive outlook on life, full of enterprise, energy, versatility, adventurousness and eagerness to extend experience beyond the physically familiar.

We enjoy travelling and exploration, the more so because our minds are constantly open to brand new dimensions of thought. We generously spread the sunshine all over the place and optimistic, and continue to be so even when our hopes are dashed. Plus, our strongly idealistic natures can also suffer many disappointments without being affected.
Sagittarius is considered an extrovert sign and governed by the planet Jupiter. It is also a fire sign and are considered to be compatible with other fire fellows such as Aries and Leo (to be honest, we can get a long easily well with others). We are honorable, honest, trustworthy, truthful, and sincere, with a passion for justice.

On the sunny side we are:
- Optimistic and freedom-loving
- Jovial and good-humored
- Honest and straightforward
- Intellectual and philosophical

The gloomy side of us:
- Blindly optimistic and careless
- Irresponsible and restless
- Tactless and bothered with details
- Dislike being constrained
- Hate off the wall theories

As a tribute to our zodiac, we handpick several personalities that we are lovingly admired and cherished.

Stay tune ...

The 5 books in the life of Miss Mocca

They say books are the windows of the world. To escape from my real life I choose novel or fiction to peek and enter the realm of fantasy and innocently indulge in a make-believe characters and stories. There are pages, words, plots, that stay longer on my mind cos it’s so damn superb mind blowing. Not that it changed my life 180 degrees, but it gave me new perspective, new hope, justification or sometimes tickled my writer’s instinct.

No need to read between the lines, here are my list of 5 memorable books in alphabetical order:


1. Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
I read this last year on my trip to Bangkok and Hanoi. When I told my dad I’m going to have that trip he was kinda against it. Furthermore, daddy commented that traveling was such a waste of money and time. Then come this book. It was like my validation for taking this trip on the first place. We are entitled to getaway, seeing new things, new world, learning new stuffs, get out of our comfort zone. If it makes us happy, do it!




2. Harry Potter book 1 by JK Rowling
“Alohomara!” “Wingardium laviosa!” “Reparo!” I gasped on every pages of Harry Potter’s first series. Who is this JK Rowling? How did she come up with all the names, the spells, quiddicth cup and so forth. I didn’t know imagination could go that wild. I never thought witches and wizardy world is spellboundly amusing. Ah! Wish we had sorting hat and Dumbledore on this muggle world.




3. Laskar Pelangi by Andrea Hirata
“Saat itu aku menyadari bahwa kami sesungguhnya adalah perkumpulan persaudaraan cahaya dan api... Kami adalah lapisan-lapisan pelangi terindah yang pernah diciptakan Tuhan.” I have never felt so much in love with Bahasa Indonesia when I red this moving childhood tale of Andrea Hirata. He describes things, people, situation with a bit of exaggeration but it’s still sound poetic to me. After all, he’s a melayu man, they tend to do that. Remember pantun?


4. The Pelican Brief by John Grisham
This is the first novel I successfully read for the first time! I remember how my sister so caught up reading novel and I couldn’t understand why. It’s just story about romantic, menye-menye things that I was too young to dig it. Then one day, she brought Mr. Grisham home. I knew this one was different just by the look of the cover (it the same as the movie poster). And I was right! For the first time I learn chasing “scene” on books turn out to be much much more interesting in words than in visual (have you seen the movie? Despite Denzel’s performance, it was just “eh!”)


5. Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
“Aku tidak ingin meninggalkan dunia ini dalam cengkeraman rasa takut. Aku ingin mengetahui semua yang terjadi, menerimanya, merasakan kedamaian, baru pergi.”
A beautiful beautiful story of life. The fact that it’s a true story making it so even more heart-warming. How come someone so ill could maintain his optimism? Not blaming god, not becoming a grumpy old person. As far I remember, this must be the first book that made me shed a tear. And yes, I read the Indonesia version.

The Book that I lovingly cherish... by Mr. Frapu

To inspire and be inspired ... book never goes wrong!
Whenever the mind needs some thoughtful recharge, book would be the ideal “Energizer”. Whenever I read a good book, it feels like receiving a long letter from an old friend. Whenever the constant rush and due date task intimidates my view point of life... books are the relief that magically counteracts.

I salute the titles below ‘cos they give me a true enlightment.


1. Being Happy - Andrew Matthews
This book is amazing, it about understands yourself, being able to laugh at yourself, becoming more prosperous and being able to forgive yourself. It also discusses understanding nature’s laws so we can better deal with our own natures. What I like in the book as well as the information is the comics in the book, they are entertaining and very humorous.




2. Tuesdays with Morrie - Mitch Albom
What makes this true story special is Morrie Scwartz - one-of-a-kind professor- manages to teach us all about living robustly and fully even on his deathbed. It does not have to be a teacher, dean or professor, a mentor in life can be anybody… a friend, a co-worker, a stranger, perhaps. Treasure and cherish your mentor in life.





3. The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho
The Alchemist presents a simple fable, based on simple truths and places it in a highly unique situation. It is certainly not a new one: even the ancient tribal storytellers knew that this is the most successful method of entertaining an audience while slipping in a lesson or two.
Brazilian storyteller Paulo Coelho introduces Santiago, an Andalusia shepherd boy who one night dreams of a distant treasure in the Egyptian pyramids. And so he's off: leaving Spain to literally follow his dream. Along the way he meets many spiritual messengers, who come in unassuming forms such as a camel driver and a well-read Englishman. The story has the comic charm, dramatic tension and psychological intensity of a fairy tale, but it's full of specific wisdom as well, about becoming self-empowered, overcoming depression, and believing in dreams. The cumulative effect is like hearing a wonderful bedtime story from an inspirational psychiatrist!

4. Letters to Sam - Daniel Gottlieb
When his grandson was born, Daniel Gottlieb began to write a series of heartfelt letters that he hoped Sam would read later in life. He planned to cover all the important topics—dealing with your parents, handling bullies, falling in love, coping with death—and what motivated him was the fear that he might not live long enough to see Sam reach adulthood. You see, Daniel Gottlieb is a quadriplegic—the result of a near-fatal automobile accident that occurred two decades ago—and he knows enough not to take anything for granted.
Then, when Sam was only 14 months old, he was diagnosed with Pervasive Develop-mental Disability, a form of autism, and suddenly everything changed. Now the grandfather and grandson were bound by something more: a disability—and Daniel Gottlieb’s special understanding of what that means became invaluable. This lovingly written, emotionally gripping book offers unique—and universal—insights into what it means to be human. Upon reading his personal letter to Sam.. I wish I could have a “Pop” like Daniel. His paralysis taught him to sit still, keep his ears and heart open and listen…


5. Warrior of Light - Paulo Coelho
A manual of “how-to-cope” modern life with tales and parables that have a specific spiritual source-Lao Tzu, Gandhi, Jesus and Rabbi Nachman of Breslov, among others. Some of these passages are original, Coelho provides general spiritual inspiration, but he also offers guidance in more mundane matters, explaining the specific motivations behind childish, immature behavior, cowardly moments, feelings of spiritual emptiness and the reluctance to change.

Things I Wish To Invent – by Professor Frapu

I ain’t no gadget freak but always marvel how invention and technology change the society and its civilization. It’s only a matter of time perhaps that these devices would be soon available and become the most wanted item in your list.

1. Time Machine
Take me everywhere ... whenever, whatever I want. Pause the good moment, skip the bad year and rewind the great times. Missin’ your puppy love? Set the date, month and year…boom! It takes you there! Wanna feel rich? Go to your annual bonus session. Feel like makin love… ehhmmmm ... up to your lust and fantasy, then. For those moments you want to kick back, take a load off and find your own happy place...this stuff will help you find that space to chill.

2. Audio Video vending machine
Forget iTunes store! This audio video vending machine is available at the most convenient area, easily reachable and we instantly can buy our fave tunes or video – keep it in the iPod look-a-like stuff but if course it has billions gigabytes and crystal clear not-too-small screen.


3. Portable – Foldable Car
If you want something out of the ordinary, a bit different and a bit leftfield, this “gizmos” is for you. Imagine ... finding a parking spot in your fave mall during noon weekend is a hard job. Wouldn’t it be wonderful and marvelous creation if one day we could easily take our car ala Longchamp (fold and carry) bags :p

4. Cocktail in a sachet
You need a boost and no time to strike a bar ... thanks to cocktail in a sachet ... all your “tipsy-passport-to-trance-land” is available in a sachet!! Practical, economical and yessss the flavor is just exactly the same as the original bartender blend !!


5. Washing + Ironing Machine
It saves your time. A machine that can wash your clothes, drying it and yesss ironing it! Bye bye exhausting domestic chores!

Eureka! – Miss Mocca’s wish-it-was-real invention

A tech-savvy I may not be. Einstein’s brain I may not have. But fantasy…got that a lot! And here some my high-tech fantasies.

1. Digital camera with Bluetooth.
How many reunion, gathering or wedding you have attend this year? How many times you have to hold your pose cause your 50 friends bring their own camera and they all insist to have that “gather together pose”. At that time don’t you just wish your 12 MP, anti-shock, waterproof, 8x digital zoom camera has bluetooh?!


2. Digital camera with “efek kurus”
It’s a simple logic. The camera add 10 pounds and it makes sense if they have “slim mode”. We look plump, it’s their fault, they should pay the consequences! Note that Mr. Cannon!


3. Portkey
How come witches got all the cool gadget? They have flying broomstick, magic crystal ball, twinkling wand…and, in Harry Potter’s world, a portkey. By definition portkey is an object enchanted to bring anyone who touches it to a specific location. The object usually is an everday thing. Imagine how your shoes could literally takes places…miles away. Goshh…so bored being a muggle.


4. Affordable iPhone
I’m no mac-geek, but like the Snow White before me, I couldn’t resist this luscious apple. For some people paying Rp 7 mio for a mobile probably like having “bubur ayam” for breakfast. I found it ridiculous. Yet I still dream to own it someday in more reasonable price. Hey Steve, mind if you make second line iPhone with PC price?

5. Feet-friendly Stiletto
I’m more sneaker girl than high-heels diva. Plus I’ve got a long history of “keseleo” so stiletto kinda scared me. If only I could make stiletto with the comfort of Crocs or Converse I’ll work those 12cm heels! Watch out Beyonce!


6. Portable Starbucks Cappuccino machine
I know Starbucks people install their cappuccino’s machine on Tommy Lee’s lavish house. Why stop there? Celebrity is minority. You should broaden your target. Instead of installing make it portable! Sell it next to your adorable tumblers.

Jealousy Me – by Mr. Frapu

If only everyday life consist of rainbow, wine and roses ... I would definetely singing (out of tune) in the rain... I do count my blessings tho but am only human since I feel so damn jealous for ‘em.

1. JK Rowling
Every living person in this planet seem hypnotized and mesmerized by Harry Potter .... It’s so simple yet twisted plot yet it’s centuries-old formula : evil vs good ... plus borrow from the old myth and saga. I wish I could posses this “re-package the tales and retelling the stories” like a brand new stuff ... like she did. (PS : True, there’s nothing new under the sun. All we have to do is “steal” from the past)








2. Amy Tan
Amy takes her readers in memory lane that intertwines with cultural clash, dream land, big hope, despair, lost love, lust, prophecy and it stirs the emotional commotion. (PS : Your past = your strength...well it could be)








3. James Bond
This fictional character has 9 lives, living in the ultra fast lane, got licence to kill, drive the ultimate driving machine and crash like it’s only cost a penny, posses the top notch gadget, wine and dine (and make love) in the most unlikely spot on earth...and always beat the mad men. Hoorah... the world becomes the safe place again!! (PS : Do you think it’s hard to be a real hero in real life??)





4. The Photographers & Journalist (specially Conde Nast Traveler)
They are paid to visit and report the cool places on earth, sip the new cuisine, cruise the Carribean, dive and say hello to the shark, dolphin and touch The Great barrier reef. Same wish as Ms. Mocca. Do you guys need an apprentice? Count me in!! (PS : If you do what you like ... you never really work. Your work = your play)






5. International athletes
Be it soccer, tennis, basket ball, golf, F1 driver. Young, sexy, good looking, healthy, wealthy, endorse a cool stuff. I don’t need to list more. (PS : ayo atlit Indonesia ... jadi brand ambassadornya Tag Heuer)







6. Brand Owner
We are living in the material world. We are defined by what we consume every day. Ironic isn’t it? If only I’d become the mad, rich, mean man to rule the world, I would asbsolutely hostile take over all the world’s coveted brands. Ha ha ha!!! (PS : Dress to kill... Dress to thrill...tapi kalo setiap kali cape juga kaleee)

You lucky bitch! By the envious Miss Mocca

Envy. We all committed to this one of deadly sin. The lucky bitches and bastards, the man who has everything. The people that has silver spoon since she was born (awas tersedak)…Why God why…life isn’t fair. Admit it. We all have a little “siti sirik” inside. Forgive me, reader, for I envy these people.


1. Giuliana Rancic
Glitsy-glamor career, come from nice-warm-affectionate Italian family, handsome hubby who happen to be one of Donald Trump’s apprentice. She and her hubby, Bill Rancic, make a great cosmopolitan couple. I’m not really envy her (yeah, right) I just wish to have Giuliana and Bill’s chemistry someday. With my other half who I hope to be the “KW 1” version of Bill Rancic.



2. Carla Bruni
How many girls who dream to be a supermodel and date bonafide rockstars? Too many to cout, I guess. But how many girls who got tired being a supermodel and date bonafide rockstars so she decide to go raising the bar by marrying a PRESIDENT! Only one, I bet. And that high-achiever girl is Carla Bruni. Tres bien, Madame president!





3. People who has good relationship with their fathers
I’m not really that close with my old man so I sometimes envy those lucky ones who bound really tight with their father. If you happen to be the lucky ones, this is one the blessing worth to count.







4. The ones who taken away all the best guys
Specially when they’re still young and fabolous! I’ve could named names but I decided it was a waste of time to write their names. Eww!









5. The musicians
I enjoy music. Me, myself and I is a karaoke junkies too. Pity me since I have no musical talent at all. The only instrument I master was “suling” back in elementary school. Maybe I should date musician to make a sweet-tune of revenge. Hello, John Legend?






6. The hosts of Discovery Travel & Living
Anthony Bourdain, Samantha Brown, Ian Wright, Bobby Chinn…they get paid by doing something I crazy about. Traveling. Where can send my send my resume? Dear HR Manager, I would like to apply as one of those host’s assistant.

Places I Wish to Visit – Mr. Frapu version

“Dreamy” and “wish-upon-a-star” mode is on. Start something with a dream. Eventually the universe will conspire and make it happen (if it’s a good cause). That’s what I always believe...

Remember Grumpy Grandpa Carl Fredericksen (Up) that made an oath for a dream journey to Paradise Falls in South America ... with his then adventurous beau, Ellie. He never made it with Ellie but somehow along the way life intertwines him an encounter trip and finally fulfills his lifelong dream of a great adventure. Perhaps it’s not the destination but the journey itself that made it an uplifting tapestry of wonderful exploration. In this case I wanna be Russel an overly optimistic, go-getter, can-do-enliven persona that always see a silver lining in each occassion. Ahhh ... feel like packin my stuff now.


1. Spain, Italy, UK, France, Turkey.
- Marvel all Gaudi creation, eat tapas and sangria in its native origin.
- Fountain ... plaza ... Roma ... O la dolce vita!! (and tracking down the Eat Pray Love .. Italian chapter will be nice)
- Picadilly Circus and Harrods ... taste the authentic fish and chips :p and sip the real earl grey. I wish I meet Viviene Westwood and Sir Paul Smith there and trackin down the vista of all Harry Potter movies ... wicked!!!
- Rive Gauche, Louvre, Collette shops, Galleries Lafayette, Nice, Cannes, Grasse, Bordeaux, o la la...
- Blue Mosque is a must



2.Japan
Fragile and pretty Sakura. Ancient shrines. Kimono. Roppongi Hills. Harajuku. Shibuya. Bullet train. Hayao Miyazaki studios. Hello Kitty and Sanrio theme park. I wanna get lost in The land of the rising sun.


3.Morocco
Casablanca, Marrakech, Tangier. A close friend made a trip there and the story lingers forever in my mind...


4. Aman Resorts Spot
Especially the one in Bali, Jogjakarta, Moyo Island, Thailand, China, India, Bora-Bora .. (hope I am not asking too much).

Traveling on my mind – guided by Mis Mocca

A friend of mine make a list of the places she wishes to go. Couple years later she really visits the places on her list. Makes me thinking, is this what “The Secret” all about? Won’t hurt to try, though. Real life complicates us, why not escape from it for a while. Who knows maybe somehow, someway, the universe will work sometimes out, and bam! You’re rocking your new bikini on the “dugem” island of Ibiza.
Make your list, guys. Here's mine:

1. Yogyakarta
Shame! Shame! Shame! I’ve never been to Yogya for my whole friggin’ life! Believe it , guys. Somewhere between my year school I somehow slipped the study tour program. And yup! It means I’ve never been to Candi Borobudur either *gasp. I want to do it on a road trip, sightseeing, stopping at small cities. Kinda like the movie “3 hari untuk Selamanya” minus the canabis but surely won’t mind having Nicholas Saputra as travel companion.




2. New York! New York!
You’ve got Mail. That movie makes me wish to be born as New Yorker. I fell in love with Meg Ryan’s small but intimate bookstore whilst Tom Hank’s megastore transported me to The land of capuccino and Paulo Coelho. Have you heard Jay Z and Alicia Keys’ “Empire state of mind?” They’re like screaming my wish to take a bite of the big apple. The city lights at Times Square will definitely inspire me!

3. Marocco
One episode of “Rebel Billionaire” took place at exotic Marocco. I feell in love instantly. The colors of the city, the mint tea, the traditional market really drawn me. Mr. Frapu suggest me to marry a “sheikh” in order to experience a lavish life like on Marocco. Anybody know how to contact one? Please do not hesitate to share his number (oh please, if someone really have his number, why bother to give it someone else? *crap)


4. Hongkong
Who wouldn’t want to go there? Shopping spree, Disneyland, food, more food. Plus I really want to be able having this conversation for real:
Me: “mau oleh-oleh nggak?”
Friend: “oleh2? Oleh2 dari Hongkong!”
Me: “embyyeeerrr!”


5. Beaches of Indonesia.
Raja Ampat, Pulau Derawan, Banda Naira…all the undisclosed beautiful beaches in Indonesia. Cool breeze, sunshine, the pure shores, an ocean of breathtaking sights… Promise myself to master swimming lesson so I could fully drowned into the beaches experience.



6. London
God save the queen. With all her great palaces and castles. Having high tea like the real Lady. I become obsessed with the whole “The Tudors” history ; Henry VIII, his six wives and his “white queen” grandmother, Elizabeth Woodvile. I really need to go back at the beginning.



7. Venice
The city of love! And girl just want to be loved. It would be lovely to get on gondola ride, while your love one serenade you with roses and sweet kisses. Perfecto! We’re girls. We’re happy endings junkie.



8. Austria
Wiener schnitzel. Apfelstrudel. The Sound of Music. Beautiful sight wrapped up in green pasture. Those are few of my favorite reasons to visit Austria.




9. Harry Potter Theme Park, Orlando
Mind blowing totally wicked! A muggle like me going into magical wizardy world…! Riding on Hippogriff, wand shopping, entering Hogwarts, hanging out at Hogsmeade, sipping Butterbeer… I wish they built the Quidditch area. Gosh, I need a portkey!

I just haven’t met you yet – Miss Mocca version

Why first cut is always and forever the deeeeeeppppeeeessstttt???? My eternal first time crush. From rom-sit-com hilarious characters, cutey-killer-look actor that belongs to Katie Holmes (now) still lingers on my mind and I wanna meet ‘em...


1. The cast of F.R.I.E.N.D.S
They’ve been with me since high school. RCTI first time aired the show on midnight. I stayed up late, part studying for final exam, part watching this fabulous six. Chandler is my first comedy-crush. I blame my curly hair for not able to have the Rachel’s cut (but we make peace now. Me & my hair are happily curly). For once, I wanna sip my cappuccino on Central Perk, listening Phoebe’s Smiley Cat in full version (if there’s any such thing) while Joey hitting on me with “how you doing…”


2. Walt Disney
Father of Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck. Joy creator, happy-endings maker, the founding father of magical land…who wouldn’t want to shake his hand? Heck, I’m gonna give him a very mighty big hug if I could meet him.








3. Tom Cruise
First time I notice of “cowok ganteng” is him. A vision of him on ray-ban aviator is forever stick on my mind. Handsome men come and go, but you’ll never forget your first crush, right?








4. Anthony Bourdain
Bonjour Mr. Bourdain, do I need reservation to be your assistant traveling & eating around the world? Cruising the cusine from the top of the mountain to remote in Vietnam. I’m game! Nothing’s holding meet you up.




5. Bing Slamet
Indonesia’s comedy genius! He’s the guru of the great comedian in Indonesia. The one who's responsible for classic comedy such as, “Koboi Cengeng”, “Bing Slamet Sibuk”, “Bing Slamet Dukun Palsu”. To amuse people with big-hearty laugh was just one of his incredible talent. He was also a remarkable composer. The infamous “Genjer-genjer” was one of his work.

People I Wish to Meet - Mr. Frapu version

Character and charisma are the essential quality that makes a great personality. It authorizes the men and women of substance. If only time machine were invented... I would save every cents and penny and travel back in time just to say big hi to them (Monsieur Polge and Helena are the exception as both still enjoy a healthy and productive life)


1. Ella Fitzgerald
The more I listen to her... the more I adore and cherish “The First Lady of songs”. Personally, her tunes are my morning pick-me-up, my sanctuary, my note-worthy reminders of how to seize the day.
Moral pearl of wisdom : Greet each sunrise with joy and you will greet sunset with peace.






2. Ismail Marzuki
Mr. Romantic from Senen, Kwitang. Always produces simple lyric and melody yet becomes powerful repertoire and deserves to be a true masterpiece! Bang Mail era was filled with“gerakan perjuangan” for a nation in waiting a full independence and what does inspire him to become eternal romantic in that moment? (I keep wondering in awe).
Moral pearl of wisdom : Dalam setiap pergolakan ...ada keindahan di dalamnya.



3. Raden Saleh
Mingle and make friends with Sirs, Madam, Lord, Duke and so forth as his drawings become their favorite. Renowned gallery worldwide and palaces still keep his paintings. He’s indeed the local-made “global-socialita” person of the century.
If only pages of “Prestige” and “Tatler” were available at that time he eventually everywhere.
Moral pearl of wisdom : Every job is a self-portrait of those who did it. Autograph your work with quality.




4. Nat King Cole
Whether he sings in English, French or Spanish he delivers ‘em in smooth perfection! Initially, Ray Charles had some thought to copy his style. Luckily there’s only one king and he’s Nat Cole!
Moral pearl of wisdom : Be authentic. Be yourself.







5. Jacques Polge (Chanel Fragrance Nose)
No two fragrances are alike. It does not speak but gives the wearer so much. The sensitive, exquisite Chanel nose, Polge admits that creating the legendary smell is like a form of poetry. Somehow, melancholy memory of the past and childhood moment can bring a benefit aspect as well. The emotion is the past is alive again. What would reality be without its poetic dimension? (PS: Je dois pratiquer mon francais et je cherche quelqu’un qui me guide ....)
Moral pearl of wisdom : Breathe a new life to your idea.


6. Helena Bonham Carter
She’s not Great Britain or American sweetheart but her peculiar role preferences made me want to congratulate this one of a kind persona! It’s like expecting the unexpected. Totally inspiring!
Moral pearl of wisdom : Be different = high intention + sincere effort + skillful execution + intellegent direction.

Say we miss it dearly too...

After almost a perfect weekend escape in the tiny island called Singapore ... it’s really hard to stay in touch with reality. Holiday merry blues still haunt and rule each and every inch of our body, mind and soul. What we dearly miss there....

1. Friendly pavement for pedestrian
From Sommerset 313 to (long and straight) Orchard (aka Mandarin, Takashimaya, Wisma Atria, Wheelock Place and cross the Scott Rd and so forth)... the big, shady and lush pedestrian path that so friendly with turistas like us .... It’s so nice to watch people go by whilst gazing the flock of black, half-ugly doves fly away and play at the mini fountain in front Ngee Ann City. The sun almost sets .. the hour is lazy .. the air is breezy ... It’s de-lovely!





2. Sale Fiesta
There is only one Takashimaya, Tangs, Robinsons .... but there are a lot of sale. Offering a bargain we can hardly escape to miss ... An absolut total retail bliss for us. Who can’t resist a 300 ml Marc Jacobs Cucumber EDT (unisex) for only S$ 70 and a pair of we-can’t-find-it-in-Jkt-Sport-Station-Puma Mihara for a mere S$ 59? We are under the spell of ol mantra called buy buy buy!!!



3. Food Food Food!
The temptation of oyster omelette, balacan baked sting ray, mee siam, roti prata, naan set, ice kacang, tahu telor, curry puff are so intense. We lose the fight, surrender the diet and succumb to comforting bites and munch. It’s a culinary affair we always remember...




4. Decent Public Transport
Singapore has the best transportation system ever! Hop in from one MRT station to another and be part of the commuter. No afraid of soaking rain and the heat of 12.00 o clock sunrays. Just keep walking. Taxi is the last option, only for dropping us off to the airport.







5. The Path Less Traveled
Sorry ... Many trip there but we skip and forgetting Singapore Flyer, Ann Siang, Asylum, Little India, Y3, Holland Village, Clarke Quay and Cafe del Mar @ Siloso Beach, Sentosa. For us, the zoo and Jurong bird park is too kiddy.






6. Kopitiam Pinggir Jalan
Kaya toast never taste this good with the view of Singapore’s busy but less polluted traffic. Ice Milo and Ice Coffee would be the great companion. Try the soft bun too ... two thumbs up!! Perfect Sunday morning are made of these!






7. Old Chang Kee
Yes, we know Old Chang Kee already open their booth here in Jakarta. Pity ... they place it on the neat indoor mall like Senayan City, EX, Klp Gading and Taman Anggrek. It doesn’t give us the same feeling like the one on the Orchard road. Drop by and pause for a yummy munch and continue our hunting “eh kita kan belum ke sini yahhh ...” again ... (kan udah ada energi dari sepotong Old Chang Kee :p)




8. Foto Sana Sini
Inside the MRT. At the window shop display. Between meals and drinks. Everywhere... anywhere... We think it’s a nice place. Don’t know why... suddenly we become self-obsessed, strike a pose or two and unleash our “narcist” soul.