Cotton On

A hot day in summer

7:59:00 pm


Hi eveyone! It's been a while since I'm posting an outfit post. :D

Anyway, summer is going to leave us soon, so does the holiday. What have you been doing in your holiday? Mine was wasted in some trip, family and friend's hangout, language class, and a lot of lazy day at home. (T▽T) hahaha...

I was planning to make some skirt for my little sister and cousins, but I haven't start anything. ( ̄□ ̄;)OMG.... I'm going full force next week.. haha.. Oh time, please have mercy on me...Dx



What I wore: Uniqlo Denim Shirt | Cotton On Stripes Skirt | MUJI Sneakers | Socks from Japan
Bag from @headtotoeid | Polaroid bag was a gift from my sis


Anyway, I'm going to post about my latest trip to Japan soon. Please wait for it. :D
See you soon!

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xoxo
Anastasia


credit:
Photos are taken by Stephany F. Goenawan with Canon 60D

Fashion

Indonesia Independence Day

5:00:00 pm

This is a scheduled post dedicated for Indonesian's birthday celebration.

And yes, I posted the same outfit last year. I don't know why, but the link is broken and no one can access the post anymore. So I decided to re-post the same one (with some twist on the post) since I don't have time to take a new shoot this year.

17 August 2014 is the 69th birthday celebration for my country, Indonesia. Unlike previous years, I'm gonna write about what inside my head when I heard the word, 'Indonesia'.


This may be offensive to some people who love Indonesia to the extent that they would give their live for it.
Just to remind all of you who might read this post that I only write about my feeling and my personal view about Indonesia.

No hard feeling.



I personally love Indonesia. Who won't?

Indonesia has a lot of beautiful places that can make any other country jealous. Try to name them and you will lost count. I haven't go to all of those amazing places, but I believe God will take me there one day.
Indonesia has a lot of unique ethnics, with their own unique culture - language, art, traditional house and clothes. Who can rival the diversity of Indonesia?
Indonesia is rich with natural resources, beautiful rain forests, beautiful exotic animals (both underwater and on the earth).

Indonesia has them all.

For me, Indonesia is the long lost Atlantis. Indonesia is heaven on earth.



But, my love for Indonesia stop at those points.


I don't like the crazy traffic and how unsafe it is to walk (specially if you're a girl, alone, and after the sun set) in Indonesia. I love to go out, but due to the situation (the high rate of crime, accident, the hot weather, and any other things), it's hard to leave the house without the comfort of personal transportation. Not to mention the worry of my parents whenever I have to go alone by public transportation.


I hate it when I passed by and some strangers (usually men --> abang2/mas2) say something to me. You can say they don't have things to do beside saying unappropriate things to some strangers -specially if it's a girl (You can be sued for sexual harrasment, duh).
Totally annoying. It never happened when I'm abroad (even when I only wear tanktop and hotpants).
It added up the uncomfortable feeling when I have to go out by public transportation or on feet.
Imagine the peak of summer, but you can't go out with your shorts and tanktop.
Unless you want to be harrased or worst, raped -or have all sinister eyes on you-, tanktop and shorts are highly forbidden to be worn when you're walking or taking public transportation. It's hell on earth.


I hate how ignorant Indonesian people can be. They can spit randomly whenever they want. They litter everywhere.
And believe me, they did it even when they saw there's a trash bin 1 meter in front of them.
I just don't understand why they did it.
If you wonder about their social economic or educational background, believe me that even the rich or a doctor DO litter.
It seemed Indonesia IS a trashbin.


I hate how the supposedly religious people became too obsessed with their religion.
I mean, come on guys, we're not religion country, or muslim country. We are a country who believe in God, in religion.
I don't understand why these religious people only accept people with the same religion and keep calling the others as kafir and so on.
I think all religion teach us about love, how to love God, and how to love all His creation.
Why discriminate when God doesn't?
Why judge when HE doesn't?
HE gives sun to everyone regardless their religion.
HE gives us the same air to breath regardless our faith.

Well it happened everywhere, but lately it's getting tense here with all the religion issues.


I hate how Indonesian people acted like they know it all, or they're the most righteous one.
We called it kepo.
I don't understand why Indonesian people love to put their nose into other people's problem.
If they're really care, then it's okay. But most of Indonesian people just want some story to be shared with the others - a.k.a gossip.
In less than a week (or maybe if you're unlucky it'll only take a day), all the neighbours or family member will know about your problem. And it sucks.


There're a lot more that I don't like about Indonesian people.
If I write it all, it will turn into a book.


You can say I just can't stand the people.
And by people, i mean the pribumi (the Indonesian) and the chinese-born.
They are all the same, but always critiques and hate each other.

Not all of them annoying, but most of them are annoying. 


 
What i wore: defemale_ red skirt | white top and socks from China | Kittycutieshop shoes | unbranded bag | necklace from Japan


For it's 69th birthday, I wish Indonesia will be a better country. And i hope it will turn out better with Jokowi and his team as the goverment. I know it will take time, but please, just make Indonesia a better place to live.
I wish in his hand, the systems and the people can be better. May God bless him, his team, and my beloved Indonesia.

I just wish for Indonesia yang lebih baik.


xoxo
Anastasia

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credit:
photos are taken by Stephany F.

DIY

[Nailart] Blue Polkadot with Bunny ♡

4:55:00 pm

Hello again, minna! How are you?
Do you like my new blog layout? :D I personally love this. Look clean and easy to navigate.

This time it's time for another nailart tutorial! ‎°\(^▿^)/° yeaayy~
It's summer, but still.... I love pastel to the point I ignore everything else.

It's an easy nailart, but needs a patience. Let's begin?

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The tools:

L to R: Base Coat, Baby Blue NP, White NP, Baby Pink NP, Top Coat, Nail Polish Remover.

Dotting Pen is essential!


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The steps:
 ‎° Apply the base coat.
‎° Apply the baby blue nail polish to all your nails. Wait until it's dried up.


‎° Use the dotting pen for making the polkadot pattern.



Close-up look:


‎° Draw a bunny head with pink nail polish. Use dotting pen to help you draw the bunny :)


‎Additional step:
° Draw bunny's eyes, nose, and mouth with black dotting pen. You can buy it from the Face Shop.


‎° Apply top coat after the nail polish completely dry. Re-do the top coat every 2-3 days to maintain the nailart.
‎° And..... It's done!


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It's easy right? Tell me your experience!
If you have any recommendation about nailart, please don't hestitate to tell me!

See you next time!

xoxo
Anastasia

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Don't forget to join my GIVEAWAY!

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tools:
Nail polish, Base coat & Top coat -- The Face Shop
Nail Polish Remover -- The Face Shop
Dotting pen -- Japan
Black Dotting pen -- The Face Shop

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Credit:
Photos are taken by me.

Song/Lyrics

IU - Someday

2:55:00 pm

Artist : IU (아이유)
Album Information : Single, Digital, Studio
Title Track : Someday
Genre : Drama OST
Release Date : January 3, 2011
Planning | Distribution : 홀림 | Loen Entertainment



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Hangul + Romanization :

언젠간 이 눈물이 멈추길
onjen-gani nunmuri momchugil
언젠간 이 어둠이 걷히고
onjen-gani odumi gothigo
따스한 햇살이 이 눈물을 말려주길
ttaseuhan hessari i nunmureul mallyojugil

지친 내 모습이 조금씩 지겨워지는 걸 느끼면
jichin ne moseubi jogeumssik jikyowojineun gol neukkimyon
다 버리고 싶죠 힘들게 지켜오던 꿈을
da borigo sipjyo himdeulge jikyo-odon kkumeul
가진 것보다는 부족한 것이 너무나도 많은 게
gajin gotbodaneun bujokhan gosi nomunado maneun ge
느껴질 때마다 다리에 힘이 풀려서 나 주저앉죠
neukkyojil ttemada darie himi pullyoso na jujoanjyo

언젠간 이 눈물이 멈추길
onjen-gani nunmuri momchugil
언젠간 이 어둠이 걷히고
onjen-gani odumi gothigo
따스한 햇살이 이 눈물을 말려주길
ttaseuhan hessari i nunmureul mallyojugil

괜찮을 거라고 내 스스로를 위로하며 버티는
gwenchaneul gorago ne seuseuroreul wirohamyo botineun
하루하루가 날 조금씩 두렵게 만들고
haruharuga nal jogeumssik duryopge mandeulgo
나를 믿으라고 말하면서도 믿지 못하는 나는
nareul mideurago malhamyonsodo mitji mothaneun naneun
이제 얼마나 더 오래 버틸 수 있을 지 모르겠어요
ije olmana do ore botil su isseul ji moreugessoyo

기다리면 언젠간 오겠지
gidarimyon onjen-gan ogetji
밤이 길어도 해는 뜨듯이
bami girodo heneun tteudeusi
아픈 내 가슴도 언젠간 다 낫겠지
apeun ne gaseumdo onjen-gan da natgetji

날 이젠 도와주길 하늘이 제발 도와주길
nal ijen dowajugil haneuri jebal dowajugil
나 혼자서만 이겨내기가 점점 더 자신이 없어져요
na honjasoman igyonegiga jomjom do jasini opsojyoyo

언젠간 이 눈물이 멈추길
onjen-gani nunmuri momchugil
언젠간 이 어둠이 걷히고
onjen-gani odumi gothigo
따스한 햇살이 이 눈물을 말려주길
ttaseuhan hessari i nunmureul mallyojugil

기다리면 언젠간 오겠지
gidarimyon onjen-gan ogetji
밤이 길어도 해는 뜨듯이
bami girodo heneun tteudeusi
아픈 내 가슴도 언젠간 다 낫겠지
apeun ne gaseumdo onjen-gan da natgetji

언젠간 x2
onjen-gan x2

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English Translation:

I hope this tears will stop running someday
Someday after this darkness clear up
I hope the warm sunshine dries these tears

When I feel that I’m getting tired of looking me exhausted
I want to give all my dreams I’ve kept hard
Every time I feel that I’m lacking in many things more than I have
I lost strength in my legs and drop down

I hope this tears will stop running someday
Someday after this darkness clear up
I hope the warm sunshine dries these tears

Everyday I hold out comforting myself “it’ll be alright”
But it makes me afraid little by little
I tell myself to believe in myself, but I don’t
Now I don’t know how longer I can hold out

But wait it’ll come
Although the night is long, the sun comes up
Someday my painful heart will get well

I hope it helps me now
I hope the God will help me

I don’t have enough confidence more and more to overcome myself

I hope this tears will stop running someday
Someday after this darkness clear up
I hope the warm sunshine dries these tears

But wait it’ll come
Although the night is long, the sun comes up
Someday my painful heart will get well

Someday…
Someday…


Enjoy~ :)

K-Pop

today's song

5:11:00 pm


This video/song lyric in English:

I didn’t believe in love until today
That must be a reason for me being more alert today
You’re the best at hiding your feelings
I didn’t even know you were in pain
I feel like my heart will explode
And my tears keep on falling
I want to see you, I think I’m goin to die

You’re the best in my life
Of all the people I know
For  not being able to see this person,
I must have been crazy
I didn’t even know how I felt
I can’t live if you’re not near me
I know now how important you are
You’re the best in my life

Although there’s nothing that I did for you willingly
You didn’t leave when I threw you away
You have a great personality
And a great temper
You loved me without lying
The more I see you, the more I value you
I’m so stupid to throw you away, now I miss you

You’re the best in my life
Of all the people I know
For  not being able to see this person,
I must have been crazy
I didn’t even know how I felt
I can’t live if you’re not near me
I know now how important you are
You’re the best in my life

I know I’m not the best person
Although I  told you never to come back
If you give me one more chance, I can do better
Can you believe me and come back

You’re the best in my life
Of all the people I know
For  not being able to see this person,
I must have been crazy
I didn’t even know how I felt
I can’t live if you’re not near me
I know now how important you are
You’re the best in my life

You’re the best in my life
Of all the people I know
For  not being able to see this person,
I must have been crazy
I didn’t even know how I felt
I can’t live if you’re not near me
I know now how important you are
You’re the best in my life

enjoy!
and see you later! :D

Personal Thought/Reflection

Purpose in Life

5:09:00 pm

Time to share...

"Semua orang mempunyai tujuan hidup masing-masing."
Itu adalah sebuah pemikiran yang akhir-akhir ini terlintas dalam kepala g.

Semua berasal dari beberapa patah kata yang diucapkan oleh beberapa orang disekitar g.
Mulai dari nyokap sampai teman.

Nyokap beberapa kali tanya ke g apa g udah punya pacar atau belum. Menurut beliau,bokap udah bertanya-tanya kenapa g belum punya pacar sampai sekarang, padahal saudara-saudara g udah pada punya pacar. Beberapa teman juga bertanya, "kapan giliran loe, Nas?" atau "Kenapa ga sama si A (atau B atau C) aja Nas?" atau "Menurut u si A/B/C gimana?" --> or something like that. @___@
Ada juga yang ngeceng-ngecengin g dengan beberapa orang (yang dengan jelas-jelas not my type or at least g ga menyimpan perasaan tertentu pada orang itu. *ehem*). Entah mereka serius atau bercanda. -__-'

Semua itu membuat g beberapa kali berpikir, "is it that important?"
Setelah beberapa hari bergumul dengan hal itu, g sempet berbincang dengan salah satu sahabat lama g yang membuat g sampai pada sebuah kesimpulan.

Kesimpulannya adalah sebagai berikut.
"Semua orang punya tujuan hidupnya masing-masing. Punya beban hidupnya masing-masing.
Dan (unfortunately) beban dan tujuan hidup g tidak hanya terbatas pada mencari pasangan dan berkembang biak." --> i'm laughing right now

Well...
Akan ada saatnya g mencari seorang pria yang akan menjadi teman hidup g.
Tapi bukan sekarang waktunya. I still have a lot of time before searching for a patner.
Memang.....
Pada akhirnya g memang akan menikah dan hidup berkeluarga.
But my purpose in life isn't as simple as that.

Menurut g, hidup ini terlalu indah untuk disia-siakan hanya untuk mencari pasangan hidup.
I still have dreams to be achieved.
I still want my freedom.
I still want to cherish all my memories with my friends.

Setelah g merasa g udah mencapai mimpi-mimpi g,
setelah g merasa puas dengan hidup g sebagai seorang single,
g akan merasa siap dan butuh seseorang sebagai pasangan hidup g.
Dan itulah saatnya g mencari.

Lagipula, g udah tau pasangan seperti apa yang g cari.
Walaupun banyak orang bilang kriteria g terlalu sempurna, tapi g percaya kalau orang seperti itu ada di dunia.
Mungkin hanya sedikit. Mungkin kurang dari 10. But, they exist! :)
Dan g sudah menemukan satu orang yang sungguh memenuhi kriteria g.
That's why i said they exist.

So, mom and guys...
Dont worry about that kind of things.
I know when i have to look for a partner.
At least, i already have my preferences.
I know what kind of guy im looking for.
Dont bother me to search now nor searching for me.
Im not afraid that all nice guys will be taken away.
I believe there's (at least) someone waiting for me to be found,
that made only to complete my life :)

Personal Thought/Reflection

He never stop loving me..:)

5:08:00 pm

I feel blessed and loved
because I have Him around me.

Even when i left Him,
He never stop loving me.
He never stop protect me.

And now I come back to Him
Because I know that His love is everlasting~


Itu sedikit ungkapan syukur yang gw rasakan buat Tuhan.
Gimana enggak?
Gw udah ga pernah doa sejak kira-kira 3 tahun yang lalu *lupa kapan tepatnya*
Gw ga pernah mengucap syukur lagi.
Gw juga ga pernah memohon ampun atas dosa-dosa yang gw perbuat.

Sejujurnya itu semua karena gw merasa sangat ga layak di hadapan Dia.
Kenapa?
Karena Dia selalu menyayangi dan mencintai gw, melindungi gw, memberi berkat buat gw tanpa berhenti satu detik pun.
Tapi gw selalu mengecewakan Dia dengan pikiran, perkataan dan perbuatan gw.
Hal itu membuat gw merasa malu dan menjauh dari Dia.
Gw selalu merasa Dia terlalu baik dan gw ga pantas mendapat semua kebaikan Dia.

Tapi Dia ga pernah menyerah.
Gw selalu dipanggil untuk datang kembali pada Dia.
Bahkan saat gw berpaling dari Dia,
Dia ga pernah lelah menunggu gw.
Mungkin kalo gw yang disuruh nunggu, gw udah pergi dari kapan tahun.
Dia juga selalu mengetuk pintu hati gw,
walaupun gw ga kunjung membukanya,
Dia tetap mengetuk dan mengetuk.

Sampai suatu hari, yaitu Minggu 20 Maret 2011 gw mulai merasa gw harus berbalik pada diri-Nya.
Gw merenung di malam itu, sebelum gw tidur.
Gw bertanya-tanya, kenapa gw terlalu keras kepala?
Kemudian g teringat akan kata-kata seorang pembicara JOY pada saat ret-ret beberapa waktu lalu.
Intinya,
jangan pernah menunggu sampai kamu merasa pantas untuk datang kepada Dia.
Kalau gw selalu merasa malu dan nggak pantas, lalu kapan donk pantasnya?
Nunggu sampai dunia kiamat juga ga akan pantas.

Selain itu, gw juga mulai mengingat dan berpikir.
Kalau Tuhan ga setia menunggu gw,
kalau Tuhan ga sayang sama gw,
mungkin gw udah ga dikasi kehidupan lagi.
Atau mungkin gw dikasih musibah terus-terusan,
seperti kecelakaan atau apa gitu yang jelek-jelek.
Tapi Tuhan ga pernah melakukan itu pada gw.

Bahkan Dia selalu memberikan apa yang gw mau.
Misalnya, g pingin banget punya tas hello kitty,
Dia kasih ke gw dengan menyediakan tas hello kitty yang sekiranya gw suka di MangDu.
Saat g pingin dompet hello kitty,
Dia melunakkan hati nyokap gw sehingga nyokap gw mengijinkan gw beli dompet hello kitty yang gw mau.
Waktu gw pingin masuk ke MAPLE,
Dia membuat gw berhasil lolos seleksi dan masuk menjadi anggota MAPLE.
Tanpa gw mintapun,
Dia selalu memberi berkat-Nya untuk gw dan keluarga gw.

I thank Him for all that love~ :)

Semua kebaikan dan cinta-Nya membuat gw berpikir dan sadar...
Betapa gw bodoh dengan mengabaikan dan melarikan diri daripada-Nya...
Bukannya seharusnya g mengucap syukur dan terima kasih sebesar-besarnya pada Dia?

Selain itu, gw juga terinspirasi dengan idola gw, Siwon.
Dia hidup di lingkungan yang sungguh rawan godaan,
tapi dia nggak terpengaruh dan tetap setia kepada Tuhan.
Tetap aktif di gereja dan rajin berdoa.
Dia juga tidak terpengaruh dengan gaya hidup duniawi.

Kalau dibandingkan dengan gw yang ada di lingkungan 'baik',
dengan teman-teman peer yang baik dan seagama,
universitas yang notabene beraliran Katolik,
keluarga yang dekat dengan Tuhan,
lingkungan rumah yang baik,
gw seharusnya tidak mendapatkan hambatan yang besar untuk tetap setia pada Tuhan.

Tanpa gw sadari hal ini memotivasi gw untuk kembali pada Tuhan.
Untuk lebih setia kepada-Nya.
Untuk belajar mencintai Dia lebih lagi.

Gw sadar, gw masih rentan untuk menginggalkan Dia lagi.
Kalau diumpamakan sebagai orang pacaran,
gw baru jadian nih, dan ini masih masa manis-manisnya.
Tapi gw berharap gw tetep bisa setia sampai akhir,
walaupun banyak godaan dan halangan.
Gw butuh penguatan dan dukungan temen-temen gw yang bisa gw percaya.
Gw juga butuh motivator yang bisa dijadikan teladan..:)

I wish I've always remember that He's the best and never leave Him again.
Amen.

p.s.: pray for me friends~ :)
thanks..

Best Regards~