Wordless Wednesday with Oh My Heartsie Girls

This is our 50th week of the "Oh My Heartsie Girls Wordless Wednesday", and we would like to thank you for joining us each week.

And if you would like to join us in November as a Co-Host, check for details below. Our event is an opportunity to meet new bloggers and make new friends. And this week we are featuring tons of Halloween and Fall Inspiration!!! Where do you blog from? Oh My Heartsie Girl & Co-Hosts Welcome's you!! And now.... #OMHGWW starts early ❢❢

:❢:❢ And if you looking for something special from last week, there are so many good recipes and crafts you can find them here All The Entries Here :❢:❢

But Now....We look forward to your recipes, reviews, diy crafts, Halloween, beauty ideas, jewelry you make, paper crafts and Linky Parties, We Want To See It All! And Please Feel Free To Pin A Few Features

♥~ MEET THE HOSTS of #OMHGWW ~♥

♥Karren-Host // Oh My Heartsie Girl // "Take 2 Coconut Banana Bread" // A revised recipe, making it even better with the addition of coconut oil for moistness, cinnamon for enhanced flavor and coconut on top before baking Twitter | Bloglovin | Google+ | Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram

♥Co-Host Ashleigh // Simply Wright // Eyeball & Fly Fruit Salad // Planning a Halloween party or looking for a spooky dish for the kids?! Well, look no further! This Jello fruit salad is ooey, gooey, gross... only it tastes delicious and the kids are sure to love it!! Facebook | Google + | Pinterest | Instagram | Bloglovin

♥Co-Host Christine // Cherishing A Sweet Life //French Apple-Cherry Galette // One of my favorite Fall comfort foods has to be anything made with Apples. Today I am sharing with you, this delectable and rustic French Apple-Cherry Galette. It's almost like having the best of both worlds, with Apple and Cherry tart! The crust is delicate and buttery, and the Salted Caramel sauce finishes off this lovely dessert! Twitter | Bloglovin | Google+ | Facebook | Pinterest

♥Co-Host Evija Roberts// From Evija With Love // Home Design – New Addition To The Blog//

Expanding the blog a little and share with you some of my design and home inspirations in the form of my favorite picks, mood boards and so on. Twitter | Bloglovin | Google+ | Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram

♥Co-Host Shellie Bowdoin // The Fab Journey // Your College Kids - How To Make Communication Happen // It can be tough to know how to navigate the separation process with our college-aged kids. We want to encourage them to find their own way, but, there is a fine line between allowing them to explore their new-found freedom and seeking to maintain the parent-child relationship. Twitter | Bloglovin | Google+ | Facebook | Pinterest |Instagram

♥Co-Host Pili // My Sweet Things // How to transfer on fabric in less than 5 minutes // I’ve been receiving questions about transfer into fabric since I posted my romantic pillow or lavender sachets and I thought that a picture is worth a thousand words, so I decided to make a little tutorial to show you how to do it, and maybe you decide to give it a try! Twitter | Facebook | Pinterest

♥Co-Host Heather Aguayo // Milk Momology //How To Fix A Plugged Duct Fast // Breastfeeding is hard work! Plugged ducts happen - and frequently. Here are some tips to keep that liquid gold flowing smoothly. Twitter | Bloglovin | Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram

♥Co-Host Indah // My Purple World //Finish The Fight Get Your Mammogram // As we are in October, the breast cancer awareness month, let's help spread the words in the fight against cancer :) Twitter | Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram

Your Co-Hosts Picks From Last Week

Karen's Up On The Hill // Fall Home Tour 2015 15 Blogs participate in this fall home tour and while you are there you will be able to take a tour of Karen's beautiful Philadelphia Countryside home in farm style!

Lovely Livings // Cloches & Pumpkins // If you have ever visited LuAnn's blog you will see she uses cloches in so many ways to decorate throughout her home and now with Pumpkins Beautiful! Flamingo Toes // Fall Home Tour If you need inspiration for a fall pourch, see this Fall on the Porch-Home Tour

Weekend Craft // Washi Tape Pumpkin Art What a cute pumpkin made with washi tape and framed...Very unique!

Amanda's Books and More // Moist Pumpkin Scones Recipe // A pumpkin scone recipe made from Queensland Blue (an Australian pumpkin variety in South Africa)

Heaven Smiling Above //Soft and Sweet Cornbread: the Ultimate Dinner Bread The softest sweetest cornbread you will ever eat!

Much More Creative // Halloween Displays What a great way to display Halloween and other possibilities!!

Celebrate and Decorate With Chole //The Birds Have Invaded for Halloween! // Beware the birds should you come trick or treating at Chloe’s house this year!

Flourish and Knot // Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) Luminaries #HomeForTheFallidays Made from recycled materials Sarah created these great luminaries for Halloween!!

Cooking With Carlee // Ghosts-In-The-Graveyard-Dessert // Made with a chocolate cake mix and chocolate pudding, and ghosts created with a meringue icing.

Mrs. Aok a Work in Progress //Dollar Tree Pumpkin Redo // How about a thumbtack pumpkin to add to your Halloween decor?

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WW: Get your mammogram #finishthefight #gopink

October is the month for Breast Cancer Awareness.

And I am more than happy to join others in raising more awareness this month to ensure the fight against breast cancer continues.

Let's start it with early detection.Get your mammogram!

loud and clear...get your mammogram :)

fight, fight, fight..

Blog, My Labour of Love

"Mommy... How long should I hold this?"

"Mommy.. Are you done taking  pictures?"

"Mommy... Can I eat this?"

"Mommy.. Are you sure you don't want to take picture of this and put it in your blog?"

"Mommy.. What are you doing waking up in the middle of the night?"

"Mommy.. Is that me in your blog?"

Rentetan pertanyaan yang kerap dilemparkan Bo et Obi saat melihat mamanya tengah berasyik masyuk dengan blognya, My Purple World.

Blog, my labour of love.

Bicara blog, dan cerita di baliknya, selalu berhasil membuat saya tersenyum.

Kenapa?

Karena ada begitu banyak hal menarik di sana ;).

Mulai dari keseruan dan ketegangan menyelesaikan satu posting persis menjelang deadline (seperti sekarang jugaaa nih :)).

Kehebohan berbagai gaya mengambil foto sampai memori HP yang sudah menjerit karena kepenuhan dengan foto yang (niatnya) mau ditampilkan di blog.

Keasyikan ngeblog di berbagai tempat, mulai dari ruang tunggu klinik kanker di NYC, ruang sidang PBB yang heboh dengan perdebatan yang tidak pernah usai, sampai keasyikan ngetik di subway on the way ke kantor.

Jeritan anak-anak yang tidak sabar menyantap makanan yang dibuat karena mama asyiiik foto hasil karyanya di dapur.

Menyelam lebih lama karena semangat tinggi untuk menampilkan keindahan alam bawah laut Indonesia yang asli buat kangen.

my underwater selfie...apaaa cobaaa.. Niat selfie buat ditaruh di blog :)

Belum lagi peringatan suami untuk gantian 'nongkrong' di kamar mandi karena saya keasyikan memenuhi panggilan alam sambil ngeblog (kebayaaang kan ada yang udah mules tapi toiletnya masih dijajah sama mama blogger yang satu ini :)).

Atau Tanpa malu-malu selfie sana-sini dengan berbagai gaya demi Outfit of the Day. 

Belum lagi Teguran satpam di toko karena asyik jepret sana sini tapi belanjanya sedikit.

Hingga air mata yang sering kali mengalir saat menuangkan pengalaman berjuang melawan kanker yang saya derita sejak setahun yang lalu.

ini foto niaaat bangeeet..di tengah ruang ganti kilinik kanker yang remang-remang, menjelang radiasi saat winter di NYC..semangat karena mau dimasukkan ke blog :)

Ah, ngeblog memang membuat hidupku lebih berwarna.

Tapi sungguh, buat saya, blog is a labour of love.

Setiap posting yang saya buat, no matter how absurd they are some times (terkadang saya hanya ingin posting apa pun yang terlintas di benak saya atau yang terekam di kamera hehehe), adalah guliran pemikiran, rasa, cita dan cinta saya.
Ada banyak energi, cinta, senyum, tawa, dan air mata di dalamnya.
Termasuk, misalnya, olah raga karena kehebohan harus jongkok saat mengambil low angle photos, atau saat mengambil foto Bo et Bapak ketika bersepeda :) atau menembus dingin salju karena ingin mengabadikan winter di NYC.

Bo yang lagi seneng sepedaaan :)

Terkadang hal sederhana dan remeh buat orang lain,  berarti sekali buat saya.
Itu juga yang membuat saya selalu berusaha (dan semoga bisa konsisten menjaga) agar apa yang saya tulis bermanfaat dan bisa membawa kebaikan.

Tidak jarang, hal pertama yang saya lakukan di pagi hari setelah sholat subuh dan sebelum anak-anak bangun adalah ngeblog.
Menuangkan berbagai ide yang bertebaran di kepala.
Sarapan seringkali terlewat atau disambi dengan asyik mengetik dan menyiapkan makanan untuk anak-anak yang akan berangkat sekolah. Malah seringnya hasil karya di pagi hari difoto dan dijadikan postingan.
Sebelumnya berasyik masyuk mengedit foto untuk ditampilkan di blog.

mari kita selesaikan postingan yang satu ini :)

Atau saat di subway.
Memanfaatkan waktu perjalanan selama kurang lebih 30 menit, saya seringkali memulai draft atau blogwalking dari telepon pintar saya.
Pernah sangking asyiknya ngedraft, saya hampir jatuh karena kedua tangan sibuk mengetik dan kereta yang saya tumpangi sedang berbelok sementara saya tidak berpegangan pada apapun. Untung penumpang di sebelah saya hanya senyum-senyum melihat kelakuan saya yang asyik sendiri dengan blog. Kebayang dong kalau ngegusruk jatuh karena lagi sibuk drafting or edit foto hihi.

Atau ketika selembar kain tenun sederhana, yang saya dapat dari satu pojok gelap di toko kelontong di Atambua, NTT, bisa membuat rindu saya pada tanah air membuncah dan menuliskannya di blog. Yang terus berlanjut dengan menelpon mama di tanah air dan minta dikirimkan foto keluarga besar yang paling baru.

Atau ketika Oktober tiba dan semangat saya untuk berbagi seraya meningkatkan kesadaran kita semua tentang kanker payudara berlipat ganda, membuat saya tidak lelah mengajak teman-teman untuk  turut serta. Buat saya ini penting. Because this is my battle. Sebagai seorang survivor and a fighter, saya punya tekad dan semangat untuk terus berjuang. Dan bersama, ciptakan peluangmu untuk terus berbagi kebaikan dan membawa perubahan, sekecil apa pun itu, melalui blog kita salah satunya.

You see...
Blog is not just a mere post.
For me, again, blog is my labour of love :).
It is the reflection of who I am.
My blog, My identity.

ngeblog dengan segala ceritanya...seru pokoknyaaa..

Sepintas blog memang bisa membuat saya lupa diri, tapi alhamdulillah saya selalu bisa kembali ingat my real priorities and the essence of blogging itself.

Di tengah segala kerempongan saya si PNS yang tengah bertugas jauh dari tanah air, a wife and a mother of 2 cute lil' kiddos, saya bisa menjaga konsistensi saya ngeblog paling tidak 3 kali seminggu.

Saya sepertinya sudah sampai pada tahap kalau tidak ngeblog jadi meriang #nahlho #lebaymodeon. Pokoknya ada yang kurang kalau ngg ngeblog. Malah jadi kepikiran, ngg konsentrasi kerja, dan terus jadi belanja #lho #tapiinibeneran #penyakitlama.

Intinya... Blog justru memicu kreatifitas dan gairah untuk terus belajar.

Apalagi setelah gabung di beberapa komunitas blogger yang asyik-asyik. Tambah cintaaaa ngeblog ;).

Beneran deh....
Blog membuat saya semangat menjalani hari.

Blog membuat imajinasi saya terus berputar tak henti.

Blog membuat kaki saya terus melangkah menjelajahi berbagai sudut bumi.
Blog membuat saya percaya bahwa sharing is the healing process itself.
Blog membuat saya terus belajar dan belajar lagi.
Blog membuat saya yakin ada banyak orang baik di luar sana yang mau berbagi kebaikan.
Blog membuat saya terus meningkatkan kemampuan diri sambil mengasah kepekaan sosial dan tetap rendah hati :).

Thanks to mak Uniek yang sudah mengingatkan kembali keseruan di balik blog kita semua.

So, to me, there is no enjoyment like blogging.How about you?

Giveaway Cerita di Balik Blog 

New York Sky this Fall

Fall.

My favorite season.

Ever.

It's just around the corner and I can't wait to enjoy those magnificent fall foliage New York beautifully offers.

Fall is coming soon :)

It gets red already :)

The blue sky.
Clear blue sky.

Crispy chill air mixed with the chirping sounds of lover birds singing on the redden-leaves tree.
Truly music to my ears :).

we started the ride from my Ambassador's residence :)

We went out to Pelham Bay Park and the Glen Island Park in the surrounding areas near my Ambassador's residence in New Rochelle, New York.

Bo et Obi went out and had fun riding along the Pelham Bay Bike path while Obi and I, together with some friends went to the Glen Island Park only 10 minutes drive from the residence.

And we were blessed with beautiful weather indeed.

It was around 18 degrees C with no wind.

Lucky us!

At the Glen Island Park...by the bridge :)

another day with clear blue sky :)

Fall, as always, is successfully stealing my heart :).

Already together with my hubby, we have planned to visit many places to get the beauty of fall folliage this year. We missed that last year as I was in the middle of my chemotheraphy. But I sincerely hope this year we can lure ourselves in the beauty of autumn.

And in relation to that, I also invite everyone to join my #finishthefight #gopink #breastcancerawarenessmonth campaign here :).

clear blue sky..my fave :)

Is fall your favorite season as well?

Join us on Skywatch Friday and enjoy the magnificent view of the sky from different corner of the world ;)

WW: Indonesian Diplomatic Reception in NYC

Every year, we celebrate our national day or the Independence day on August 17.

Back home in Indonesia, we have so many events in commemorating this historical day.

Abroad, every Indonesian representatives all over the world celebrate this joyous day by convening a diplomatic reception, pesta rakyat or people's party, or Indonesian Night.

So is New York.

We usually have it in October where we have our Foreign Minister in town for the High Level Segment of the UN General Assembly week.

This year I helped the preparation of the Reception with my team.

It was fun indeed...as we always try to bring home to the reception. 

To show Indonesia to the world :)

The theme this year was Sumatera Night so I chose my purple-gold-red Tapis Lampung, traditional cloth from my beloved hometown, Lampung, in Sumatera Island, as the outfit that night.

proudly wearing purple-red-gold and orange Tapis Lampung and Kebaya :)

Getting ready for the reception :)

We have many Indonesian traditional food originated from Sumatera and many parts of Indonesia as well, like rendang and tekwan. 

some of the desserts as well as appetizers...Indonesian traditional finger food :)

I am glad the reception went smoothly and we have many Foreign Ministers, Ambassadors and diplomatic community joining our event :).

with my Foreign Minister, H.E. Retno L.P. Marsudi

Hope to see you all again next year :)

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Welcoming October #goodmorningamerica #gopink #MSABC

Helloooo everyone...

How time flies and look where we are...

Welcoming October!

Hope al is good and as I have promised before, I am back with more exciting news from here. And this time

The month to triple our joint efforts in combating Breast Cancer!

And to start with, I have received the invitation to join the tapping of ABC's Good Morning America liveshow on Thursday, October 1, 2015 located in Times Square.

Proud to join other survivors and pink-clad survivors at this special morning tapping of ABC's Good Morning America here in Times Square.

It was cold but fun indeed!

Go pink gooo...

Together we can beat cancer together..

Say bubyeee to those nasty cells..

We managed to turn Times Square pink with all our properties and those iconic giant billboard.

It was such an overwhelming moment for me... 

Feeling all the love and support from everyone. Especially as I am still fighting it!

Fight, fight, fight...

And you will find courage, faith and hope to stand against it.

Stick around for more and join my breast cancer awareness campaign during whole month of October and win cool prizes (pstt... Including many beauty products from Estee Lauder, Limecrime, Sephora and many more ;))

#GMA #GoodMorningAmerica #ABC #NYC #breastcancer #againstbreastcancer #MSABC #Timessquare #gopink #makingstridesagainstbreastcancer #centralparkwalk

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Biking along Astoria Park

Biking along Astoria Park now becomes Bo et my hubby's new hobby.

And I guess I know why.

It's awesome...

one cloudy day at Astoria

No wonder it becomes their favorite spot lately. 

With an astonishing background of the Triboro or the RFK bridge and the East River plus smooth and spacious biking path, Bo and Udi ocassionally spend their afternoon here.

Well, almost every day when the weather permits.

And I love to see their pictures.

Bo on his bike...a bit tired I guess.

And no matter how many times they send me the pictures, they always look captivating. 

Especially the sky.

And the bridge...

Under the bridge...literally..

I'm glad Udi takes some times to stop and capture those beautiful landscape.

As you can see, Manhattan skyline is lining up beautifully behind the bridge and the river.

Astoria Park itself is the pride of the Astorians, those living in the neighborhood, just like us. I have even posted several photos and entries about this Park as well.

Built in Ocotber 1913, this 56-acre park was extended twice and now hosts the oldest and largest pool in the city, playgrounds, tennis courts, athletic field, baseball diamonds, bandstand and many more. We always enjoy the before-4-of-July-fireworks here as well as I posted here  for WW: the 4 of July fireworks :).

So, what do you think about the bridge?

Do you like biking by the river or under the bridge as well? 

Join us on Skywatch Friday to see the many beautiful sky from different corner of the world

Lord & Taylor Charity Day for Breast Cancer on October 3rd, 2015

Hi thereeee...  

Calling everyone in NYC et all over the United States of America :)

As I said, I have more interesting news in breast cancer awareness campaign this month.

Let's work together and donate for the noble cause :)

Get this $5 coupon with 3 special bonuses and Savings, including for the sale items.

How cool is that :)

Come and join us today, Saturday, October 3,  at all Lord and Taylor at the US ;)

And here's more information about Lord and Taylor Day Charity Day for Breast Cancer :)..

American Cancer Society | Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Make sure you stride in to your local Lord & Taylor this Saturday

to take part in our inaugural Charity Day! There will be fashion and

fun for all, honoring Survivors & special coupon booklet sales

benefiting your American Cancer Society.  

Lord & Taylor has partnered with your American Cancer Society by

hosting this Charity Day on October 3rd in stores across the entire

nation. If you didn't get the chance to pre-purchase your very

special coupon booklet, don't worry- they will be available at

every register! We look forward to partnering the world of fashion

with our fight while maybe walking away with a fabulous new

outfit.  

See you at your local Lord & Taylor on Saturday October 3rd!

Aaaand...

Wait for my special Giveaways at my blog, My Purple World, with a lot of against-breast-cancer pink merchandises, including from the American Cancer Society and many beauty products (wait for those lovely products from Estee Lauder, Sephora and many moreee...) only for you..

Stick around and help spread the words in our fights against breast cancer!

#lordandtaylor #charityday #pinktober #breastcancerawareness #breastcancer #againstbreastcancer #MSABC #Timessquare #gopink #makingstridesagainstbreastcancer #centralparkwalk #NYC

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WW: Seward Johnson in New York City

Have you seen Seward Johnson's work?

 We have 'em in New York City ;)

Such a vivid work-of-art in life-size dimension..

Super...

the details are soooo amazing...

Miss. Monroe..

the iconic pose...

Join us on Wordless Wednesday and enjoy bloghopping :)