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Long Island City, seen from the United Nations Headquarters

Hello, New York City!

Happy to be back to the Big Apple!

As I have mentioned before in my previous posts, Indonesia is the President of the UN Security Council for May 2019. This week, I will be at the Council for series of meeting for Open Debate on Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict. Previously, we had our signature event for the Open Debate for Peacekeeping Operations. Well, it's been a tough journey during the preparation as the Minister herself will be chairing the meeting and the consultation. But I am glad to be part of this historical moment. So wish me luck!

Meanwhile, enjoy some photos captured here and there in New York City, particularly Grand Central!

Spending around 9 days here in New York City, I stopped over in Tokyo before, enjoying a brief city tour to Meiji Shrine and Harajuku area. I have posted in my previous post in WW: Meiji Shrine, Tokyo, Japan if you want to see more photos of this spot.

The sake drums..

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WW: Fearless Girl NYC

This is a long overdue post about me and the Fearless Girl of New York City.

Have you heard of it?

The Fearless Girl of New York?

So what's the story, girl?

Cheers from me and the fearless girl of NYC

Right in front of the Charging Bull of New York, stand this awesome Fearless Girl.

Standing a kimbo with determination on her face, Fearless Girl, a bronze statue made by Kristen Visbal, is originally made to send the message regarding gender diversity and equality in work place. Well, she is commissioned by State Street Global Advisors via McCann in New York and installed in Bowling Green in the Financial District in Manhattan, where you have NY Stock Exchange and many important trading companies as well as financial institutions. Hopefully this statue will be a constant reminder that women can be strong and brave to do similar works done by men. Noting that the financial world is dominated by men, I think this strong signal is so appropriate!

I love to see the figure and the characters depicted in this statue.

This girl is strong, brave, and so ready to face the world.

Look at her chin and determined eyes! 

Up in the air, yet not turning her as a boastful nor belligerent one.

She's just brave, fearless.

Love it!

Fearless girl

By the time I visited this girl, back in July 2018, she was still standing tall (although she is only 50 inches or 130 cm tall) in front of the Charging Bull, another landmark we have near the area. I heard that she is now relocated to New York Stock Exchange in November 2018. When I visited NYC last October, she was still standing at the same spot. Well, I need to go back to NYC again and check it out, I guess :).

And if you want to see the Charging Bull, check out this photo as well. 

Will be back with his story some other time.

He looks so fierce!

The Charging Bull and me :)

So, what do you thin about the Fearless Girl and the Charging Bull?

Do you like them?

Which one do you prefer?

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Making Strides against Breast Cancer 2018 - Go Pink

 

"Dear passengers, we are about to land at JFK International Airport, New York City.

Please make sure you fasten your seatbelt and make sure your food tray as well as your foot rest are folded."  

I was looking down the window to see the fascinating view of New York City from above when the flight attendant reminded me that we were about to land.

It obviously felt great to be back to the Big Apple, although it was only for 7 days.

And most importantly, I would join one of the most inspiring events in my life, Making Strides against Breast Cancer 2018.

NYC,  I'm back and I'm ready to kiss breast cancer goodbye!

***

Thank you sooo much Erma and Haryo :)

New York City is calling me back for a week of meetings.

I was lucky to be here just in time for Making Strides against Breast Cancer 2018 in Central Park.

The walk this year took place on Sunday, October 14, 2018, a day before I started my meeting at the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly.

And this will be my fifth walk in a row!

Wuhuuuu!

You never walk alone..

I still remember my first walk in 2014. 

It was in the middle of my chemo and I went out feeling week with my bold head to the cold October day.

But I was so excited and full of spirit.

Meeting other survivors gave me a huge dose of determination to fight back.

To believe in myself that I can be free of cancer.

And now, 5 years after that, I'm back for my 5th walk as the survivor.

As always, I registered our team, Indonesia Ceria & Beyond, to participate in this year's walk. Some friends have confirmed to walk with me and I am so grateful for them. Thank you so much Erma, my dearest sister-in-crime; Haryo; Eliza; Nabil ad Razzan! It was an honour to have you guys walk with me!

So that morning, I met Erma and Haryo right in front of the UN Headquarters and took M15  as well as M66 bus to Central Park.  As always, Making Strides walk starts and ends at the  famous Bandshell in Central Park, which is located at  the 72nd Street Transverse. 

I woke up a bit late that morning, thanks to jetlag that made me sleep at 4 AM NYC time. But we managed to arrive at the Bend Shell at 9 AM. Not bad! And the check in for all participants has started at 7:30AM. As announced in cancer.org website, the first rolling or the start of the the walk began at 8:00AM and ended at 10:15AM. Just like previous years, the walk concluded around  12:00PM.

Mini me and I!

This 4-mile walk really attracted thousand of New Yorkers! 

When we arrived, it was packed with people and many of them were coming with their team, wearing pink and all those special costumes. I can say people of all ages in all costumes are there to spend the day with us the survivors in the park and also walk. 

It's also heartwarming that the route for the walk is accessible to strollers, walkers, and wheelchairs. It's open for everybody!

There are non-stop entertainment as well as we have talented singers, DJ and bands entertaining us.

The first thing I did was stepping in to the Survivor tent!

It always gives me a goosebump and a wonderful feeling at the same time.

Being able to stand in front of the SURVIVOR tent never fails to make me feel how blessed and lucky I am. 

I 'm still fighting the side effects of all those procedures I went through before but I'm here!

Standing tall, feeling better about myself and determined to live a healthier life, while advocating others to do the same thing.

I'm a survivor!

Read more stories about my fight here:  When You Lost Your Hair  and Why Me? Fighting Breast Cancer 

So, at the survivor tent, I picked up my free t-shirt, wireless bra, as well as free breakfast from Starbucks and pink roses! I also wrote my name in the big banner saying You Never Walk Alone. We took pictures here and there.

This year is special as Avon is joining American Cancer Society to host this walk.

I also see Normani Hamilton from Fifth Harmony, joining her mother, a survivor as well, in this walk.

We joined the walk around 10 AM and we followed the route designated.

I didn't finish the walk this time because I had to admit I was super tired.

Flying from Jakarta and stopping by in Tokyo with the total traveling time of 23 hours really took a tool on me. I felt that my feet were swollen so that I decided to stop the walk just in the middle of it. It's a bit disappointing but I know I made the right decision.

Fight like a girl!

Let's walk

Well, at least my spirit continues and it roars up high every time I meet others survivor.

One of the biggest challenges that we survivors face is to stay healthy and manage the damaging side effects of the treatment we have received to get rid of cancer cells.

Coming back to NYC celebrating this positivity and excitement is indeed a great experience!

Being a cancer survivor is indeed a bless and I'm grateful for all the love and support I receive from everyone up until now.

So, that's my story from Making Strides against Breast Cancer 2018 - Go Pink!

Hope I can join Making Strides against Breast Cancer 2019 as well.

If you feel like donating this great movement, please check  

www.makingstrideswalk.org

Let's kick some cancer cells!

So please, please, please, ladies...remember that early detection is the best protection.

If you feel and see something different in your body, check it.

Don't forget to do self breast exam, mammogram, and live a healthy, balance and happy life!

Stay healthy and blessed, people!