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

Hello, dear friends.
Hope February is treating you sweetly.
March is just around the corner and I just can't believe how far we have walked through 2019.

Welcome to Geneve, Switzerland

I am publishing this one from Geneve, Switzerland.
My so-called second home town, after Lampung, Indonesia :).
Well, my family and I might just lived here for about 4 years back in 2007 - 2011, but a big chunk of our hearts were left here.

Blessed indeed..

And I just realised I haven't really shared stories about this beautiful city.
Will definitely do that soon.

But now, you know the drill.
Let's party together..as we share links on all those wonderful posts about many topics from bloggers from many parts of the world. Shall we?

"Oh My Heartsie Girls Wonderful Wednesday" began 148 weeks ago "since I started counting" and this week we are sharing new features that our Co-Hosts have chosen from the previous week's links. I am sure that you will find it both fun and interesting to meet and make friends with bloggers from around the world through our party and we appreciate your visit today! Valentines was an awesome celebration and now we move towards spring, I don't know about you, but I'm ready for some flowers maybe some new crafts and some upgrades at home, how about you tell us in comments, we'd love to hear.

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♥Indah Nuria Savitri // My Purple World Review of Garnier Skin Active Clearly Brighter Daily Moisturizer SPF 15 I have been enjoying the tropical weather of Jakarta. Yet, my skin need some adjustment. Let's read my take on this on the review of Garnier Skin Active Clearly Brighter Daily Moisturizer SPF 15. Twitter | Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram

♥Karren Haller // Oh My Heartsie Girl How to Wear Feminine and Fashionable Vintage Styles Like a Pro There’s a good reason the vintage style continues to be one of the most feminine and fashionable styles ever. Vintage style represents an eclectic mix of fashion influences that evolved over the decades. Twitter | Bloglovin | Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram

♥Clearissa Coward // Command Center Upcycle - Thrift Store Barstools Thrifting and up cycling is so very rewarding. The prices of the stools were very reasonable. One set for $14.00 and the second set for $50.00. Enjoy! Twitter | Instagram |Facebook |Pinterest

♥Alice V // DIYerfy Feel Fantastic at 40 and Beyond Ways to keep feeling young and vibrant. Twitter| Instagram | Facebook |Pinterest

♥Amy// Hippy and a Redneck 10 Tips for Budget Friendly Meal Times // Trying to save money and still make great meals for your family? Learn with my 10 tips how you can save your your food budget. Twitter | Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram

♥Kaycee Mason // My Crafty Zoo Little People BIG DREAMS Maya Angelou Children's Book Giveaway! // We all encourage our children to dream, and this book teaches children a little of Maya Angelou's story! Enter to win and check out our other amazing giveaways! Twitter | Instagram |Facebook |Pinterest

♥ Suzan White // Country Crafting One Done..,more to go// Just working on my mason jars , and shabby chic flowers. Twitter | Instagram |Facebook |Pinterest

♥ Co-Host Pamela //Adoring Doll Clothes 14.5" Easter Outfit Crochet Pattern // Free crochet pattern to create an Easter outfit for your favorite 14.5" dolls Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter

Feature Chosen by Indah // My Purple World The Kittchen // Twice Baked Brie PotatoesFeature Chosen by Clearissa // Clearissa Command Center

Dizzy Busy and Hungry // Slow Cooker Braised Pot Roast

Feature Chosen by Amy // Amy AKA The Hippy Anikas DIY Life // Simple DIY Dresser Plans Anikas DIY LifeFeature Chosen By Pamela // Adoring Doll Clothes

Dr. Michelle Bengtson // Who God Says You Are 1 Scripture's About Our True Identity

Feature Chosen by Suzan White // Country Crafting

Across The Blvd. // Repurposed Letter Holder For Craft Room Storage Text Overlay

Feature Chosen by Alice V // DIYerfy Living On Cloud Nine // How Blogging Saved My Life

Feature Chosen by Karren // Oh My Heartsie Girl Vanity and Me // Hiding Those Imperfections – Makeup Tips & Tricks

Feature Chosen by Kaycee // My Crafty Zoo Flamingo Toes // Vintage Paths Pinwheel Mini Quilt

Feature Chosen by Karren // Oh My Heartsie Girl Delightfule Made // No Bake Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Feature Chosen by Karren // Oh My Heartsie Girl The Style Safari // Designed by Stefanie Faccia Blouse

Are you ready for spring, what do you have in mind, a renovation, starting a garden, working on a new craft, we would love to hear Let us know in comments and be sure to share the party before you go!

But Now......Lets Party....

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Playlist-Playlist Romantis yang Bisa Kamu Follow di Spotify, Hangatkan Hatimu

Playlist-Playlist Romantis yang Bisa Kamu Follow di Spotify, Hangatkan Hatimu

foto:@nadineshaabana

Di bulan romantis, playlist lagu di juga harus yang manis dong. Untuk menghangatkan harimu, ada beberapa playlist romantis yang bisa kamu follow di Spotify.

Sebelum mendengarkan lagu-lagu manis ini, jangan lupa beli paket internet XLdulu. Jangan sampai asyik dengerin lagu, terus mati gara-gara kuota data habis ya. Kalau sudah beli paket internet XL di Traveloka, sekarang waktunya memilih playlist yang cocok buat didengerin sendiri atau dipilih-pilih buat backsound kencan manis bareng si dia nanti.

Valentine’s Day

Sesuai dengan momen di bulan Februari yang romantis, playlist Valentine’s Day penuh berisi lagu-lagu yang bernuansa cinta. Di dalam playlist ini, isinya adalah lagu-lagu dari mancanegara. Penyanyi-penyanyi yang terkenal dengan tembang romantisnya seperti Adele dan Ed Sheeran. Tembang dari band legendaris seperti The Cranberries pun ada disini.

foto:@nabelmomemumima

Love Pop

Tembang cinta dari berbagai generasi ada di sini. Mulai dari Jason Mraz hingga U2, kamu juga bisa menemukan lagu milik Robbie Williams dan *NSYCNC disini. Siapa sih yang nggak meleleh ketika mendengarkan tembang Wherever You Will Go? Si dia juga bakal senyum-senyum tersipu kala kamu perdengarkan lagu You’re Beautiful milik James Blunt.

Playlist yang ini berisi lagu lintas generasi dan semuanya masih terdengar romantis hingga sekarang.

Couples in Love

Buat kamu yang baru banget jadian, playlist ini cocok banget buat didengerin sendiri atau bareng pasangan. Coba waktu berdua saja, pasang lagu Just The Way You Are buat si dia. Senyum manis pasti akan kamu dapatkan, seperti ketika kamu perdengarkan lagu A Thousand Years. Aww, pasti kencan kalian makin romantis dan dia makin cinta

foto:pcmusic.com

90s Love Song

Buat generasi 90’an yang ingin membuat api cinta tetap membara, pasang deh Playlust 90s Love Song. Beberapa lagu di dalam daftar ini pasti pernah kamu dengerin waktu pacaran atau masa-masa awal pedekate dulu. Dijamin deh, tembang milik Bryan Adams (Everything I Do) I Do It For You pernah jadi lagu cinta dengan mantan atau gebetan. Atau, kencan kamu diiringi lagu Kiss Me versi Sixpence None The Richer? Dengerin ulang di playlist ini dan kenang kembali masa-masa manis kamu di masa itu.

Warm Fuzzy Feeling

Cinta itu nggak selalu menyala dan membara. Setelah beberapa waktu, kehangatan yang kekal adalah teman selamanya. Demikian pula dengan lagu-lagu cinta lintas generasi yang ada di dalam playlist Warm Fuzzy Feeling ini. Kehangatan cinta yang sudah berada di fase stabil terasa di sini. Coba dengerin Fix You milik Coldplay atau All of Me punya John Legend. Menenangkan!

foto:kpopchart.net

K-Ballads: First Snow

Buat pecinta K-Pop dan OST Drama Korea, playlist ini cocok banget menemani hari-hari romantismu. Syahdunya lagu di sini, seromantis salju pertama di musim dingin. Deretan lagu balada terbaik Korea dari penyanyi-penyanyi terkenal ada di sini. Mulai dari Huh Gak, Seventeen hingga Ryeowook bisa kamu nikmati sambil membayangkan melihat salju pertama dengan si dia di Korea.

Lagu bukan hanya sekedar hiburan semata. Dengan lagu yang tepat, suasana hatimu pun akan ikut berubah menjadi lebih baik. Tapi mood kamu juga bisa berubah kalau koneksi mati di tengah jalan karena kuota habis.

Karena itu, jangan sampai telat beli paket internet XL buat isi kuota di ponsel kamu. Lalu nikmati playlist kesayangan sampai puas.

WW: Snapshots of Berlin, Germany

Here are some snapshots of Berlin, Germany, where I visited this beautiful for about 4 days for meetings.

Have you been to Berlin before?

Bradenburg Gate ...

I didn't get to see the city too much as my meetings in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Germany were full. Somehow,  I managed to briefly visit the Brandenburg Gate, Concert House, Reichstag Building, Check Point Charlie, Memorial to the Murdered Jews and BMW Berlin. 

I have visited this place before but that was more than 11 years ago. It is really nice to go back indeed.

I remember our days in Europe from 2007 - 2011 and again, Europe has its own ageless charm that hook me.

Konzerthaus Berlin

wish I could see it inside..but no time!

Cheers from mini me and I

The meeting we have on Women, Peace and Security

Well, here's what I managed to get.
Will certainly spill more stories and details after finishing the High Level Segment of Human Rights Council in Geneve this week. Meanwhile, sending love and kisses from Geneva.

Join us on (almost) Wordless Wednesday and enjoy our weekly link party

Turn Back the Time at Museum of Jakarta History

Old Batavia. once upon a time..

It was one sunny day.
Batavia.
July 10th, 1710, that was the the date.

The Governor General of Batavia, Johan van Hoorn, just inaugurated the Stad-huis,  - the City Hall, right in center of Batavia.
People were gathering and many cheered the newly- opened building, which was said to replicate Dam Palace in the Netherlands. Government and local officials, socialites .. wrapped elegantly in their best suits and dresses to attend that celebration.
So glamorous... and everyone was in the festive mode!

Except those struggling for independence...and decent life.

Fast forward 400 years later, my kids and I stood at Fatahillah Square.
We were visiting the very same Stad-huis ..or now known as Museum Sejarah Jakarta, - the Museum of Jakarta History.
It's time to get to know the we love closer.

The Stad-huis was built in 1707 and inaugurated in 1710

Old Batavia.
Jayakarta
Jakarta.

Have you heard of those names of the cities before?

Welcome to Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia.
This city certainly has long and rich history, a melange of typical romantic, sad period of colonialism as well as the fierce struggle for independence. And for me, it is important to know the story of this beloved city. particularly for my kids who have limited knowledge and information about Jakarta as we keep moving around from one country to another. So I believe it's about time to bring the kids to a place where they can learn about the history of Jakarta in a fun way.

And the first thing that come to my mind is Museum of Jakarta History. 

Welcome to Museum Sejarah Jakarta

Museum of Jakarta History or Museum Sejarah Jakarta is also well-known as Museum Fatahillah, because it is located in Fatahillah square.
Fatahillah was the famous hero of our colonial time, being the commander of Demak Sultanate back in the 16th century and recapturing Sunda Kelapa Port from Portuguese.

The statue of Hermes, seen from behind

We visited this place in one lovely Saturday.
The last time we went to this very place was in 2014, before heading to New York City.
At that time, we only visited Fatahillah Square as the museum was under renovation.
As we stepped into the Museum, I can see the major change inside, making me proud of looking at the serious works done by the Provincial Government of Jakarta with other relevant stakeholders.
We also asked for a guide in English to help my kids learn more about what we have in this Museum.

what's left from the prison

The first part we visited was the prison. 
Yup, the prison used to held inlander, us Indonesian the local people, who fought against the Dutch government at that time. As it was located in the City Hall, the prison is not to big.

Then we headed to see some original rooms from this building, where we saw some artefacts and objects from the colonial era, including paintings, furnitures, historical letters and documents and more. 

Can you guess who he was?

Such  long and rich history about trade, power, lust and struggle for independence. It feels like reading the whole novel about your city's affairs with every colonial power coming to visit and decide to stay for a while.

one of VOC's ships 

We saw the timeline of Jakarta, where the first Neolithic artefact was found in Condet, Pejaten, Kramat Jati and Bekasi,- all of those are areas in Jakarta and the surroundings, to the time when Portuguese came in the 16th century, followed by the Dutch not long after that. We also heard the story about VOC, Vereenigde Oost-Inische Compagnie or the United East India Company, - the trading company reigned in 1603 to 1800 in Indonesia. 

We also learnt about the origin of Jakarta.
How it transformed from Sunda Kelapa, Jacarta, Jayakarta, to Jakarta now.
Jayakarta itself means 'the perfect victory' and it depicted the glory of Fatahillah in winning back Sunda Kelapa from Portuguese at that time.

We also enjoyed some original furnitures and settings of the Staad-huis, with antique Indonesian-style furnitures with European-style ones made of native woods from Indonesia.  All those beautiful antiques are still in the very good state.

The original part of the Building

Obi standing in front of an ornate room divider made of track wood

Chair made of Jati - teak wood - and rattan

There are also parts when we learnt about the first encounter of civilisation in Jakarta and the surroundings, including some remnants from Tarumanegara Kingdom and some ancient inscription, like Prasasti Tugu.

replica of Tugu Inscription

Then after our long walk and visit in this museum, we had lunch outside within the museum complex and ate some traditional Jakarta food like kerak telor.
The kids loved it indeed.

kerak telor time!

Kerak tenor..bon appetit!

So,  really a lot to see and enjoy when you come down here.
When you are visiting Jakarta, make sure you don't miss this museum.
The ticket is very affordable, around Rp 5.000,- per person (less than USD3) for Indonesian and perhaps slightly more for foreigners. (sorry I forgot to ask).

the four of us 

The Museum of Jakarta History is located at Jl. Taman Fatahaillah no. 1, Jakarta Barat, Jakarta, 11110.

To know exactly where the museum is, check out this map from Google.



That's our story from our visit to Museum Sejarah Jakarta.
Will certainly share more from other fascinating places here from Jakarta.

Have you been to this museum as well?
Do you like it? What's your favorite part?