WW: Mudik - Going Back Home for Lebaran Day

Going back home to Lampung M.U.D.I.K Mudik. There is no single word can be directly translated to this particular term of heading back home for Lebaran Day.  In Indonesia, country with the biggest moslem population in the world, Lebaran Day or Idul Fitr, the end of the holy month of Ramadan, is truly celebrated. People are taking their days off to go home to their family, mudik.  Wherever you live, you will try your best to go home to meet your parents and families, pay homage to your loved ones' graves,...

Wonderful Wednesday with My Purple World, Oh My Heartsie Girls and Friends

Ramadan Kareem Ramadan is entering its final phase. I'm sad that it's almost over and I feel like I haven't done my bit optimally but I sincerely hope I can keep it up on the last 10 days of this holy month.  We had so many sad news in the last couple of weeks.  The father of one of my best friends, my senior in Pramuka or boy scout, as well as my dearest friend Mba Carolina Septerita, - Wardah MUA and the lady behind Wardah great contribution to New York Fashion Week, just passed away. I'm so sad as I didn't get a...

Relax and Refresh with GO-MASSAGE

rest and relax. Pic: Pixabay "Mba, hari ini kita ada 2 rapat ya. Satu di kantor, satu di Kemenko Polhukam. Untuk besok lita juga ada rapat koordinat dengan Kemkumham. Selain itu deadline untuk story line pameran foto di Dewan HAM PBB Jenewa Jumat ini. Oh ya.. Koordinator Politik Kedutaan Rusia konfirmasi datang jam 1 nanti ya, Sementara yang Timor-Leste belum dapat waktu yang pas. Dokumen untuk pertemuan di Dewan Keamanan PBB sedang difinalisasi juga ya mba. Tiket sudah confirmed untuk minggu ketiga Mei. Untuk Geneva di minggu ketiga...

Indonesia's s Presidency for United Nations Security Council - Open Debate on Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflicts

New York City was summery that day. After having my shaum at 3 AM in the morning, we were getting ready for the D-Day. Yes, Thursday, May 23rd, Indonesia was once again chairing the Open Debate at the UN Security Council.  I put on one of my favorite batik outer from Sekar Kedaton. It was red, white and blue. How perfect as it reflects the colors of Indonesian flags,- red and white,- and blue representing the United Nations. What a coincidence! Then we did the final check on draft statements, Chair's notes, possible scenarios, draft summaries...