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As of Late: August 2019

Le Husband and I are celebrating 2 years of marriage this month. We spent a week in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Check out our itinerary and snaps)

Thank God August wasn't a "ghost" month for Lomograpika Design Studio. We still have a lot of events booked and we are beyond grateful.

Here's my entry for this month:

MAKING: some preparation and research about something big

DRINKING: Lemon Ice Tea

READING: emails

WANTING: more moolah

LOOKING: for gifts for Le husband and Le Potter Head son for their birthday

PLAYING: Twice songs

WASTING: time

WISHING: for more time

ENJOYING: bed weather

WAITING: for our clothes to dry

LIKING: the bed weather

WONDERING: what to eat

LOVING: our new bed sheet

HOPING: for more time

MARVELLING: if I will buy new office uniform

NEEDING: more time to fix my stuff

SMELLING: onion from beef steak

WEARING: Le Potter Head son's shirt since all my clothes are still wet

NOTICING: I need another haircut

KNOWING: I need to take 1,200 calories a day

THINKING: of posting travel photos soon

COVETING: more books for me and Le Potter Head son

OPENING: a video

WATCHING: random birthday coverage

FEELING: Hungry

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Joy Meets World: Jakarta, Indonesia

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When traveling, most of us tend to jam pack our itinerary as we want to go places given the limited time. We changed course since our first out of the country circa 2015 and instead, we stay longer in a country and have little to no itinerary. Some may think it's a waste of time and money but Le husband and I realized that it was more efficient as we get to enjoy our stay more. We think about the time less, we tend to spend less and we get to appreciate our surroundings even more.

Le husband and I spent our 2nd wedding anniversary in Jakarta, Indonesia. We wanted to spend more quality time and just relax. So why not Bali? Fun fact, Le Husband and I are not big fans of beach and sand.

We spent our first two (2) days in a fancy hotel near the airport with Shobe before heading back to Dubai. We had lots of catching up to do since we weren't able to spend much time in the Philippines while she was on vacation for I was working in the metro and she stayed in Batangas with Le Parentals.

We transferred hotel at Central Jakarta where we relaxed and had "The Office" marathon and explored the city in between.

We started navigating the city on our third day and here's our itinerary until the sixth day:

Day 3:

Fatahillah Square/Old Town Square (No entrance fee)
Jakarta History Museum aka Fatahillah Museum (IDR 5,000 each)
Sarinah Mall (No entrance fee)

The Jakarta History Museum is located in the Old Town of Jakarta south side of Fatahillah Square near Wayang Museum and Fine Art and Ceramic Museum. It opened in 1974 and displays objects from the prehistory period of the city region, the founding of Jayakarta in 1527, and the Dutch colonization period from the 16th century until Indonesia’s Independence in 1945.

Day 4:

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (IDR 20,000)
Tamini Square Mall (No entrance fee)

Taman Mini "Indonesia Indah" (TMII) (Indonesian for "Beautiful Indonesia" Miniature Park) is a culture-based recreational area located in East Jakarta, Indonesia. The park is a synopsis of Indonesian culture, with virtually all aspects of daily life in Indonesia's 26 (in 1975) provinces encapsulated in separate pavilions with the collections of rumah adat as the example of Indonesian vernacular architecture, clothing, dances and traditions are all depicted impeccably. Apart from that, there is a lake with a miniature of the archipelago in the middle of it, cable cars, museums, Keong Emas Imax cinema, a theater called the Theatre of My Homeland (Theater Tanah Airku) and other recreational facilities which make TMII one of the most popular tourist destinations in the city.

We found this KFC looking local fast food chain in almost every corner of the road. We got curious and tried it. The taste is far way different from the original KFC. Not sure if we ordered a fried chicken or fried flour with chicken. LOL

Not so with the chicken but their nasi goreng made our taste buds tingle. Not something you'll expect that will satisfy your cravings but at least something that you know you get what you paid for.

Day 5:

Pasar Pagi Mangga Dua Mall (No entrance fee)

This place is humongous so be ready. It is a shopping center for ready-to-wear clothes, bed covers, tablecloths, and curtains. There are many shops for wedding supplies such as souvenirs. We roam for a good 2 hours and only bought some hair accessories and food we ate for dinner.

Day 6:

National Monument aka Monas (IDR 10,000)
Grand Indonesia Mall (No entrance fee)

The National Museum of Indonesia is an archeological, historical, ethnological, and geographical museum located in Jalan Medan Merdeka Barat, Central Jakarta, right on the west side of Merdeka Square. Popularly known as the Elephant Building (Indonesian: Gedung Gajah) after the elephant statue in its forecourt. Its broad collections cover all of Indonesia's territory and almost all of its history. The museum has endeavored to preserve Indonesia's heritage for two centuries.

The museum is regarded as one of the most complete and the best in Indonesia, as well as one of the finest museum in Southeast Asia. The museum has preserved about 141,000 objects, ranged from prehistoric artifacts, to archeology, numismatics, ceramics, ethnography, history and geography collections. It has comprehensive collections of stone statues of classical Hindu-Buddhist period of ancient Java and Sumatra, as well as quite extensive collections of Asian ceramics.

There are English, Japanese, Korean and Chinese guided tour for free. For other languages, reservation is required. We joined the English tour and learned a thing or two about Indonesia's rich culture.

Here's the breakdown of our expenses:

Two Way Airfare via Cebu Pacific for 2 pax (PHP 5,792.58)
Travel Tax for 2 Pax (PHP 3,240)
GRAB Car NAIA - Makati vice versa with toll fee (PHP 700)
Hotel near the airport for 2 Nights for 2 pax (IDR 745,251)
Hotel in Central, Jakarta for 2 Nights for 2 pax (IDR 1,620,074)
Food, Transportation and Shopping (IDR 1,971,700)

Take-Aways:

GRAB Car is cheaper than you think. It's faster and safer compared to other public transportation such as bus and train.
Traffic in Jakarta during weekdays is worse than Manila so be strategic in planning your itinerary.
Jakarta has tons of museums you can enjoy that offers cheap entrance fee.
Don't get confused with Jakarta's currency since they have lots of zeros compared to Philippine Peso.
Try different kinds of nasi flavor and enjoy their local cuisine.
Plan your OOTDs and be conscious of your wardrobe (women) since Indonesia is a Muslim country.
When shopping, don't be afraid to bargain and haggle, they are generous enough to give discounts.
Most Indonesians can speak English so communication won't be a problem but it won't hurt to know some basic Indonesian words.

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As of Late: July 2019

Random

July is book hoarding month as Fully Booked BGC had another BOOK SALE recently. I'll be sharing some of the books I purchased for Le Potter Head son in another post.

We at Lomograpika Design Studio is blessed this month for we covered a lot of family events in the metro. (More backlogs, more fun teehee).

So here's my entry this month.

MAKING: finalizing our itinerary for Jakarta

DRINKING: Pan De Manila's Melon Milk Drink (yum)

READING: A Dark Inheritance by Chris D'Lacey

WANTING: more collectibles for Le Potter Head son

LOOKING: for some information about something really big happening soon

PLAYING: Linya-Linya show

WASTING: time

WISHING: for more time

ENJOYING: work

WAITING: for more positive news

LIKING: my new linya-linya shirt

WONDERING: if we will hear more good news soon

LOVING: my remaining days in our condo lol

HOPING: for more good news

MARVELLING: if I can adjust fast commuting from Cavite to BGC

NEEDING: more moolah

SMELLING: sinigang

WEARING: my pink PJs

NOTICING: I need to take a shower

KNOWING: I need to eat as well

THINKING: of blogging my recent trips

COVETING: more books for Le Potter head son

OPENING: emails

WATCHING: Running Man clips

FEELING: Hungry

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As of Late: June 2019

Random

June is such a busy month for Lomograpika. Birthday parties everywhere (not complaining tho).

Here's my entry for the month.

MAKING: itinerary for Jakarta

DRINKING: Coke

READING: Peter Pan

WANTING: more books for Le Potter Head son

LOOKING: for more book fair

PLAYING: none

WASTING: moolah

WISHING: for more moolah

ENJOYING: bed weather

WAITING: for a positive news

LIKING: the weather

WONDERING: if we will hear a good news soon

LOVING: my family

HOPING: for a good news

MARVELLING: my decisions in life LOL

NEEDING: more time

SMELLING: chocolate

WEARING: PJs

NOTICING: I need to sleep more

KNOWING: I need to sleep HAHAHA

THINKING: of sleeping

COVETING: more books

OPENING: emails

WATCHING: Stranger Things clips

FEELING: Sleepy

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As of Late: May 2019

Two Cents

This year, Le Husband and I are celebrating 6 years of being together. YAY! Nothing fancy as usual. We decided to just dine and relax for a day. Not much exciting stuff going on this month so here you go:

MAKING: articles for Pinoy Secret Files

DRINKING: H2O

READING: Emails

WANTING: more "me" time LOL

LOOKING: for affordable yoga mat

PLAYING: Black Pink Songs

WASTING: moolah

WISHING: for more moolah HAHAHA

ENJOYING: the summer

WAITING: for the rainy season

LIKING: my new Granola stash

WONDERING: if I should get a new hair cut

LOVING: My new Pacsafe Bag

HOPING: for more time

MARVELLING: about the time I wasted

NEEDING: more sleep

SMELLING: fresh LOL

WEARING: PJs

NOTICING: my muffin top

KNOWING: we need to save up

THINKING: of getting a hair cut

COVETING: some gym equipment (LOL)

OPENING: Emails (Bills)

WATCHING: Doctor Stranger

FEELING: Bloated

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As of Late: April 2019

Two Cents

April was a very productive month for me and the fam. We had a 9 day summer break and went to Taiwan to celebrate Le Unico Hijo's graduation and to spend time with Mama before she goes back to Milan. After our fam trip, Potter Head son took 2 entrance exams and both passed. Of course, he chose his Dad's alma matter and everyone's excited for him. Highlight of the month: an earthquake hit Manila. Thankfully everyone's safe. Here's my entry for April:

MAKING: backlogs for PSF

DRINKING: H2O

READING: emails

WANTING: more MOOLAH

LOOKING: for old photos

PLAYING: EPIK HIGH's songs

WASTING: time

WISHING: for more MOOLAH

ENJOYING: the not so hot weather today

WAITING: for bed time

LIKING: my new haircut

WONDERING: how on earth the tuition fee nowadays are so expensive HAHAHA

LOVING: my muffin top, JK

HOPING: I have the urge to hit the gym anytime soon

MARVELLING: my muffin top LOL

NEEDING: more MOOLAH

SMELLING: none, I have colds

WEARING: PJs

NOTICING: my muffin top LOL

KNOWING: I should it the gym ASAP

THINKING: of hitting the gym tomorrow

COVETING: new gym clothes

OPENING: chocolate bar

WATCHING: some Avengers End Game clips

FEELING: bloated

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As of Late: March 2019

Two Cents

I am still in awe that Le Unico Hijo has now graduated from 6th grade. Having a child at an early age (I was still a teen then) wasn't a walk in the park but looking back, I realized it has lots of pros than cons. Le husband and I are praying for baby #2 this year but honestly, we are still busy preparing for our son's transfer from Batangas to Cavite. Finally, Le Unico Hijo will move in with us as he enters 7th grade. Too much information, here's my entry this March.

MAKING: Taiwan itinerary (still)

DRINKING: Tea

READING: The Hunger Games

WANTING: more moolah

LOOKING: for more moolah

PLAYING: IU's songs

WASTING: time

WISHING: for more time HAHAHA

ENJOYING: time with Mama

WAITING: for Le Unico Hijo to finish reading his books

LIKING: the weather in Lipa

WONDERING: if I should dye my hair before our Taiwan trip

LOVING: the cleanliness of our new house

HOPING: our house is always clean

MARVELLING: how clean our new house is

NEEDING: more moolah since I spent a fortune in Big Bad Wold and National Bookstore Grand Sale

SMELLING: our new bed sheets

WEARING: PJs

NOTICING: I need to exercise

KNOWING: I should start to exercise

THINKING: I should exercise

COVETING: new kettle ball

OPENING: Le Husband's SMS

WATCHING: Le Unico Hijo read his books

FEELING: broke

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As of Late: February 2019

Two Cents

February has been quite hectic for Le Husband and I. We were both busy with clients and our Potter Head son who's preparing for finals. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to attend Rakrakan 2019 on behalf of Pinoy Secret Files since Le Unico Hijo comes first. Here's my entry for this month:

MAKING: Taiwan itinerary

DRINKING: Milk Tea

READING: Taiwan related blogs

WANTING: for more "me" time

LOOKING: for Taiwan related activities on Klook

PLAYING: Red Velvet's songs

WASTING: energy

WISHING: I have more time for everything

ENJOYING: some free time

WAITING: for Le Husband

LIKING: my new colleagues

WONDERING: if I should get a new hair color

LOVING: my new work mouse

HOPING: I have more moolah

MARVELLING: my pretty self LOL

NEEDING: more time

SMELLING: Tuna for Salad

WEARING: PJs

NOTICING: my acne/breakouts

KNOWING: I need more sleep

THINKING: I should take a nap

COVETING: more socks HAHAHA

OPENING: emails

WATCHING: Clean with Passion for Now

FEELING: hungry

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