Winter Blue Sky

“The world is big and I want to have a good look at it before it gets dark.”

                                                            John Muir 

Winter blue sky is breathtaking.

And we were lucky that New York City got slightly warmer so we could enjoy the winter outside.

Off we went to Central Park West and here's what we enjoyed.

Hope you like it as much as we do!

Join us on Skywatch Friday and be mesmerized by magnificent sky from different corners of the world

The Frozen Pond

Winter is here to stay!
I hope you don't get bored with me saying it again and again for the last 3 months.
But things have been improving here in NYC, at least in the weather department.

After those series of bone-chilling-double-subzero-temperature days, NYC starts experiencing warmer days.
And we can comfortably go outdoorsy again.
Yipeee!

Just like many New Yorkers, we all went to Central Park.
Right at the exit of line N, we walked straight to the Pond and voila, it was still frozen.
Not the first we saw the frozen pond at Central Park but no matter how many times we have been here in different settings, seasons and weather, Central Park always mesmerizes us with its charms.
It's amazing to see the blue sky and the frozen pond, with the sky scrapper buildings at the background.

the apples of my eyes :)

We were just goofing around and taking tons of picture as always.

And it did feel good to go out again!

How's your weekend? 

Is the weather becoming friendly again in your place?

Join us on Skywatch Friday and enjoy those awesome skies from different parts of the world

WW: Fall is here to stay

Fall is here to stay!

Turtle Pond in one great day..

Having visited Central Park again and again to enjoy the breathtaking Fall scenery at this lung of the Big Apple.

The city I' in love with..

Let's jog...

We walked for about 4 miles that afternoon.

Such a beautiful Saturday with balmy weather.

No wonder so many people were out and enjoyed the day.

Took so many photos with my phone, even my kids were in good mood to pose for me.

Obi under the bridge near the reservoir

Bo posing for me..

This time, we started walking from the 86th St, at the Jacqueline Onassis Reservoir, down to Belvedere Castle and Bethesda fountain, my favorite.

And the beauty of Fall is so captivating indeed.

Cheers for purple and Fall lovers :)

Fall is here to stay!
Join us on (almost) Wordless Wednesday and have fun with the Linky Party.

Fall Foliage at Central Park

Fall is almost finished.
But its beauty lingers.

Every October and November, I always have great chances to enjoy the beauty  of Fall in a healthy way.
In October, I joined Making Strides against Breast Cancer.
We walked 5 miles in Central Park to join the survivors and the big families of supporters for this charity event,
On the second week of November, a day before NYC marathon, I was joining the UN Run or Abbott Dash to Finish Line 5K again this year.
Two beautiful events here in  NYC that I don't want to miss.

And as the finish line was in Central Park, I get a chance to enjoy the eternal beauty of this wonderful park during my favorite season, Fall.

My favorite spot..Bethesda Fountain..

One of my favorite spots of all time in Central Park is Bethesda Fountain and Terrace.
I can never get bored of taking some times strolling around this popular spot.
This majestic fountain is famous not only for all its angel of waters and some cute little angels on the lower part of the statue.
If you notice further, the angel holds  lily flowers, which represent the water's purity.
As I read further on Central Park website, the statue was beautifully made by Emma Stebbins, under the commission of New York City. She happens to be the first female sculptor being commissioned by the City.

While resting for  while after the 5K that day, we stopped at Bethesda Fountain to enjoy the incredibly blue sky and the fall foliage near the lake. 
We also stopped at the same spot during Making Strides against Breast Cancer.
As you see, we have the lake near the fountain. 
The trees around the lake have yellow leaves already and look beautiful.

When we walked along the Mall, it was even lovelier to see those yellowing trees.
Lines of  American Elms are magnificently framing the Literary walk, where we have statues of great poets and authors, plus Christopher Columbus as an exception.
Such a wonderful walk in the middle of the lungs of New York City.

Ah..the beauty of Fall.
I just can't help but capturing all this wonderful creations of the Almighty with my phone.

So, Fall is indeed my favorite season :).
And I am forever grateful for those magnificent trees and the wonderful sky above our head.
Do you manage to see the fall foliage this season?

WW: Making Strides against Breast Cancer 2017

The Pink Power is back!

Happy, honored and blessed to join Making strides against Breast Cancer, for the fourth time!  Again I was blessed to have 20 members of my family and friends joining me in this walk at Central Park.

Here are some photos before I shared the complete story :) 

with some of dearest family and friends :)

Pink Hero cape :)

 After approximately 4 miles, we got to the finish line!

We made it!

My tribute :)

Don't forget!

The Frakarsa :)

my beloved :)

Again, thank you American Cancer Society
 for this great event!

Join us on (almost) Wordless Wednesday and have fun linking up

Making Strides against Breast Cancer - Join the fun and help

19 October 2014.

It was cold.
And still early.
Even the sun was shyly shining.
Freezing wind swept my body, made me shuddered.
Bo et Obi, walked along besides me that morning, were surprisingly in very good mood although I woke them up so early in the morning. 
I  told them that we were going to walk.
Early morning walk in Fall crispy, cold morning is not always a good combination for kids.
But there we were, holding hands embracing one another, toughened ourselves for a new chapter of my life. 
Our lives.

with my kiddos :)

That was my first walk.
Joining Making Strides against Breast Cancer in Central Park in 2014, just a few days after my second AC chemo.
The toughest chemo session which took away my fitness, my energy, my hair and so much more.  Giving me endless nausea, stained, broken nails, and unprecedented bleeding here and there.
But it can never take away my spirit!
My determined heart to get rid of this horrible cancer.
My endless spirit to get my health back!
To live longer and make beautiful memories with my kids, my family, my beloved.
To celebrate more birthdays.


So I braved my heart, prepared my body and soul, to join my first Making Strides against Breast Cancer. Central Park was my choice, beautiful heart of New York City.
I didn't know what to expect,walking for 5 miles,  as I couldn't even keep my body straight for more than 2 hours after my chemo. 
But deep  down inside, I knew I could do it. 
I knew I should join and I would make it.

And how I felt at home!
Since the very first time we arrived at Central Park Band shell, where the walk started, my spirit soared high seeing the other survivors and those who have been touched by cancer in any ways.
 
Although that morning was drop dead cold, my heart was engulfed with eternal warmth.
The warmth of love!
The insatiable power of love, of pride, of accomplishment.
That together, we can fight this fight.
Walk this path to recovery.
Beat cancer!


That's my first public appearance with my bald head.
BALD ..
Or BOTAK in bahasa Indonesia, my mother tongue.
Not a single hair that I used to love and be proud of.
But look, I might loose my hair thanks to cancer, but I gain so much more!

The love of my family and people around me, my confident,  my better and healthier life, my strength, my faith.
My fight. 

Here's the complete story: Making Strides against Breast Cancer ...The D-Day


So, that's my first walk with Making Strides against Breast Cancer Central Park.
And I am sooo ready to walk again.
To join those who want to finish the fight.
It's October again and you know what that means! 

Will you join me and my team, IndonesiaCeria&Beyond, to walk leisurely at Central Park, celebrate with survivors and fighters against breast cancer?

Please join my team, IndonesiaCeria&Beyond, and help fighting #breastcancer ! 

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events raise money for the American Cancer Society’s efforts to save lives from breast cancer. They raise awareness about of breast cancer prevention. They honor survivors. And, as you can see in the photo, they can also be a lot of fun.

Please join my team, walk in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event, and help us make it a special, fun day. If you can’t join us, consider making a donation and help me reach my fundraising goal.

Visit my personal or team fundraising page, using the links below.

Give me a shout and will send you the invitation!

Or you can simply click and join me at 

http://mobileacs.org/2wb0sns

 

If you are not residing in NYC, you can always help by making donation as well.

The same link above will navigate you to the team as well as donation page.

Help me #finishthefight #againstbreastcancer #breastcancerawareness

After the storm

Got a chance strolling around Central Park after Niko storm that hit NYC on Thursday, February 9, 2017.
It was two days after the storm but the weather was still freezing.
Well, at least for me :).

And you know, after the storm, it looks utterly beautiful out there.
Just like in our life.
After all the downs and tricks life could play on us, never lose hopes.
As the brightest sky will emerge.
After the storm.

  

So, do you like strolling around the park as well?

I always enjoy this beautiful park in all seasons

And if you have read my blog for sometimes, you will notice that I have posted several photos and stories about Central Park.

one of the bridge..

As you can see, the greyish, wintery sky still looks lovely after the storm.

Will you walk to the park after the storm?

Join us on Skywatch Friday and have fun blog hopping those fantastic skies from all over the world

Wonderful Wednesday with Oh My Heartsie Girls

Do you have a spook-tacular week?

We do indeed...

Boo!

Halloween was definitely one of the highlights of the week and I bet many of us have so much fun enjoying the festivity.

It was cold so we managed to walk briefly in SoHo and see the annual parade shortly. It was school day as well, so kids gotta go back home before 9 :).

New York City has been surprisingly warm and friendly again so that we decided to go rowing last weekend on the Lake at Central Park.

It was hilarious indeed!

I will definitely share more stories on our excursion in Central Park.

But now, PARTY TIME!

Ready for another wonderdul Wednesday with #OMHGWW ?

“Welcome to Oh My Heartsie Girls “Wonderful” Wednesday’s

This is our 43rd Linky Party in 2016 and it our purpose to share with you some great blogs that linked up with us from last week's party. And this week we have so great fall ideas and recipes and Halloween ideas and we hope you will enjoy! Then for you to join us and share what you have going on your blogs.

❢:Be Notified When This Party Starts Each Week Click Here Unsubscribe Anytime:❢

We Hope While You Party With Us, You will follow our Hostesses!

[Tweet "Here is Your Invitation to Join Us To Linkup #OMHGWW"]

♥ Indah Nuria Savitri |Are You Ready For Halloween / My Purple World (Re-Pin For Future) | Tw | Fb | Pin | In (Re-Pin It)|

♥ Donna Wirthlin Two Chicks and a Mom/Thanksgiving Banner w/ free printables (Re-Pin For Future) |Tw | Bl | Fb | Pin | In



♥ Evija RobertsHallway Makeover - Nightmare Walls/ From Evija With Love (Pin-It For Future)| Tw | Bl | G+ | Fb | Pin | In


Ultimate Dress Code Guide For Men and Women / Oh My Heartsie Girl (Pin For Future) Tw | BL | G+ | FB | Pin | In

[xyz-ihs snippet="OhMyHeartsieGirlPinterestforWW"]

We Would Love It If You Would Pin Your Favorite - Opens In A New Window

Feature Pick by Donna Two Chicks and a Mom /Thanksgiving Banner w/ Free Printables Pink Christmas A Breast Cancer Awarness Tree / Wife In Progress

(Re-Pin To Share)
 

Feature Pick by Evija / Evija With Love/ Hallway Makeover - Nightmare Walls How to Make Rustic Log Candlesticks / Garden Matter (Re-Pin To Share)

Host Featured Blogger Picks For The Week Home-Depot-Wheelbarrow-Chatfield Court (Re-Pin To Share)

Pumpkin Cheesecake-Marilyns Treats (Re-Pin To Share)

No-Sew-Trick-or-Treat-Bag-DIY-Lolly Jane (Re-Pin To Share)

DIY-Reversible-Holiday-Banner-Halloween-SPOOKY-Lolly Jane (Re-Pin To Share)

Fancy-Little-Ghosties-The Scrap Shoppee (Re-Pin To Share)

But Now.....Open for a Week you are welcome to share all posts, YES, Linky Parties and Giveaways. Comments Are Appreciated after Linking Up!!

Let us know that you are following us so we can do the same! You Are Welcome To Link your DIY Projects, Tablescapes, Garden Ideas, Recipes, Reviews, Giveaways or Challenges, As many as you like. Tweet Our Party To Help Us Grow! And Thank you!

If you missed our party last week you can check it out Here 10/25/2016

But Now.....Let's Party!
PARTY LINKY

An InLinkz Link-up