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This week’s recap (Week 37 of 2024, September 9-

This week’s recap (Week 37 of 2024, September 9-15) concludes my Vietnam trip. If you’re Indonesian and considering your first overseas trip, Vietnam is a fantastic choice. It’s affordable, the people are friendly (though Google Translate is helpful), the food is delicious, and there’s much to explore. Have you ever been to Vietnam?

Cover photo: In Hoi An, we ditched the touristy ancient town for the serene An Bang beach. It was a dream come true to have the beach at our doorstep! A short Grab ride or cycling through rice fields led us to the ancient town, making it the perfect balance of relaxation and culture.

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9: Visited the War Remnants Museum in Saigon. These museums can be emotionally heavy... We later cheered ourselves up with a vibrant meal at a restaurant in Thao Dien.
10: While the rest of the group headed home, Nico and I extended our stay in Vietnam. Hoi An was our next stop, and I was so glad he agreed with my choice.
11: While I considered buying an Áo dài in Hoi An, I decided to wait. I found one that I liked, but I couldn’t quite commit. Maybe next time! 🤣🤣
12: A motorbike road trip to My Son Sanctuary and the Marble Mountains. While both were amazing, this unexpected sight stole the show.
13: If you’re curious about the path from our rental to the beach, here’s a glimpse. We joined a group tour from Hoi An to Hue and back, and it was a long but rewarding day. Don’t miss the Hue Imperial City!
14: Curious about the circular boat rides? Here’s how it’s done. We enjoyed a refreshing morning swim.
15: Our Vietnam adventure came to a close in Saigon. We enjoyed a delicious final breakfast at Phở Minh before heading back to Indonesia. I can’t wait to return to Yogyakarta. #WeeklyRecap2024

Okay, so I’m way behind on this #WeeklyRecap2024

Okay, so I’m way behind on this #WeeklyRecap2024 —again. Like, seriously behind. I’m basically a professional procrastinator at this point. 😂 Bear with me please. 🤪

Cover photo: Can’t remember the name (I’ll update later). This cafe in Saigon is a real adventure. You gotta walk through an apartment building with stairs in the middle! Not your typical cafe entrance, but apparently it’s a thing in Saigon.

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2: Oh hello, Jakarta. One thing I clearly don’t miss about the city: the insane traffic.
3: Finally made it to Kurasu Jakarta. Their Matcha Espresso Latte was fire. I’m not usually a matcha person, but this changed my mind.
4: It’s happening! The Seroda Ria girls (and our boys) are on a Vietnam adventure. Still can’t believe we pulled this off. 8 of us in Vietnam?!
5: So happy to be on this trip with these girls. We spent the first two nights in Ho Chi Minh before heading to Da Lat for two nights.
6: Da Lat is actually nice! It took us five hours by car. We decided to book a private transfer, which I’m glad we did - as some parts of the journey, the road was quite winding. Not a good thing for me as someone who’s so easy to get motion sickness. Here are two nice signature cocktails from a bar (the name is NO bar) in Da Lat - nice ambiance and delicious drinks.
7: We visited a bunch of cute cafes in Da Lat. This one was called Still Cafe. It was super cute, but the food was just okay.
8: Back in Saigon! I love the hangout scenes in Vietnam with those short-legged chairs and tiny tables.. It’s so cozy.

I’m officially wrapping up August and saying hel

I’m officially wrapping up August and saying hello to September (and yes, it’s already October now hahaha). How’s life treating you? I hope you’re doing fantastic in everything you do :)

Cover photo: Have you watched any Studio Ghibli films? I’m excited to check out the Studio Ghibli exhibition in Singapore in December. This picture was taken at Titik Tentrem, which is basically a cafe filled with adorable trinkets and decors. My kind of place!

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August 26: Found this tiny blue goblet on Glass of People Instagram (check them out). It might not be a wine glass (according to Nico), but I’m using it for that purpose and it’s making me feel fancy. 💄💅😂
August 27: I think this was my first time trying Dari Aku cold-pressed juice. Man, they’re good! I definitely want to try different flavors in the future.
August 28: Titik Tentrem in Piyungan is a great spot to visit close to sunset. Their area is pretty big, and I can’t wait to go back when the rice fields are in full bloom. 🌾🌾
August 29: I’m so looking forward to our back porch tiles being polished! It’s happening later in October, and I can’t wait to see the results.
August 30: Have I mentioned that making decisions about finishing touches for our house has been a wild ride? Thankfully, Nico and I have been a pretty good team. We might argue a lot, but we agreed on this thing: doff coating is the way to go. 💕
August 31: Racepack collection for my first offline running race (which was the next day). Pretty excited!
September 1: We did it! 10k in Yogyakarta. I’m already thinking about joining another 10k race. Maybe at the beginning of next year? #WeeklyRecap2024

Almost wrapped up August! I’ll rush through my #

Almost wrapped up August! I’ll rush through my #WeeklyRecap2024 posts so I can finally catch up with it. I’ll probably do some variations and post about my last Vietnam trip—which might be more useful for you. :) Hope you’re having a great Sunday!

Cover photo: Nandur Srawung 2024. My first time at Nandur Srawung and also at Taman Budaya Yogyakarta. I’m glad I visited.

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19: A glimpse of our kitchen. We’re so looking forward to having everything installed and, of course, to using the kitchen when we live there. I’m not a big fan of cooking, but I’m trying to cook more.
20: Cycling fun time. I’m still trying to use my bicycle as much as I can if the distance is under 3 km. On my way back home from the coffee shop!
21: We spent the day checking out some door and window handles, and locks. So much to think about! In this video, a cupboard by Seken Living that we like. Maybe we’ll have this for our foyer or TV cabinet. We’ll see.
22: Spent some me time. Did a massage and afterward read a book while enjoying coffee at a cafe that I rarely visit. A much-needed break for myself :)
23: Sunsets in Yogyakarta have been so orange compared to usual! I love having a ride close to sunset time. It felt somewhat romantic, don’t you agree?
24: Fishy business at Rasa Sayange. Too bad (in my opinion) this small restaurant isn’t consistent in their food quality, otherwise I’d come more regularly. :(
25: Decided to go to Nōrdé Coffee in the north with Nico. They served good coffee. Have you ever visited?

Hello again! I still have a lot to catch up on for

Hello again! I still have a lot to catch up on for this tiny, tiny self-satisfying project, haha. I’m almost a month late now - better than 6-7 weeks behind. So, how are you? Hope you’re having the best time of your life, somehow :)

This week’s recap is from the week of Indonesian Independence (12-18 August 2024). If you don’t know, it’s on August 17th. There were plenty of Indonesian flag decorations, but silly me, I didn’t even capture any photos of it.

Cover photo: The Muara Jogja (near Baros Beach - yes, you read that right. Baros, not Baron, hehe) is a restaurant I know I’ll visit regularly. Already on my second visit, it’s not too far from the city, has a nice setup, a big open space, and offers an ocean view. The food isn’t the best, but it was pretty okay.

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12: It was a glazing day! Preparation for the second firing with the Yellow *submarine* Kiln. We learned several lessons from the last glazing session and won’t repeat the same mistakes 🤣. Had a night hangout at Nico’s friend’s house. A great night.
13: Firing day! We didn’t stack the pieces as tightly this time, giving extra space for air to circulate. Hopefully, the results will turn out okay.
14: You might remember my chicken design from the previous post. Here’s the final product. I feel the blue glaze isn’t as good as usual. Not sure what went wrong this time. The pottery journey often humbles me. 😔🤪
15: Decided to make some pinch cups at home. Making a cup for a friend and some for Batik Pottery’s wonky products hehe.
16: Nico bought some flowers, which made the house feel nicer! 🥰
17: Afternoon fishy time with friends. Went to The Muara Jogja again. A nice (unfortunately very windy) spot to eat seafood and see the beach. We also checked out the juice place, Kites. A bit too sweet for me, but it’s worth the hype. I like it. 👍🏽
18: Spotted some nice hibiscus flowers during my long run. Here’s one of them. #WeeklyRecap2024

Hi, catching up again ;) This time, I’m going ba

Hi, catching up again ;) This time, I’m going back to the 32nd week of 2024, which was August 5th to 11th. That week felt somewhat productive and relaxing at the same time. I got to visit Solo for a day on my own. Once in a while, I enjoy a small solo trip. Do you like to go somewhere alone?

Cover photo: A visit to Bon Bale in the north. You know that we love this spot. Although the waterfalls weren’t flowing, the ambiance was still nice. There was plenty of space and greenery around. I really appreciate this establishment.

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5: Decided to put some fun designs on this batch of Batik Pottery production.
6: A day trip to Solo to see Mom and Dad. Got the chance to visit Blue Doors Solo, looks pretty quirky with some chandeliers. I’m always happy to catch up with my Mom and Dad. I’m glad they live nearby. 🥰
7: Sarasa tiles for our back porch arrived at the site. The color looks yellower than I thought it would, but they said it would be the color I wanted once it’s polished.
8: For the first time, my tiny studio hosted a workshop for our in-house team. This was also a test to see what it would be like if we hosted a workshop for guests in the future.
9: I tried working from a different place just for the sake of it, haha. Sometimes, I find new inspiration and a fresh boost of energy for doing mundane tasks in my job. This time, I worked from Poffen, and their cincau drink is delicious.
10: Can you tell that I can’t wait to see how our back porch will look after the tiles are installed? Oh, butterflies in my stomach! 🦋🥹
11: A very cute cat posing for a quick snap photo during my Sunday long run. I know I’m not the only person who appreciates a posing cat. #WeeklyRecap2024