Quote Of The Day

Someone said to me:

"Jangan pernah berhenti belajar ya Mev, in every single and simple things"

In shaa Allah.

:)

About Failure

When we fail, we might be disappointed.

When we fail, we might immediately want to give up. We usually get back up and say, "I'll give it another go".

and we fail again, and again and again but this time, we say to ourselves, "this is it, I quit."

but the next day, our body is recharged and our heart is no longer hurt, then we smile and say, "I think I'll try again. Keep going and Don't give up!"

and eventually we learn to fail and fail again and realize that it was failure all along that kept us going.

and in the end we realize that God has a great plan for us.

:)

Quote Of The Day

"Life isn’t about finding yourself.

Life is about creating yourself."

- George Bernard Shaw -

Hi

Take time to think through what we say, what we promise, because our true quality is our own words.

xoxo.

20 Things You Should Do Everyday!

1. Wake up earlier. Not only does this improve productivity but it also gives you more time to make a good, hearty breakfast.

2. Make your bed. Let’s be real, being welcomed to a tidy bed after a long day at work/school (or a long day in general) is probably the best feeling anyone will ever experience. 

3. If you want, spend a little more time on your appearance. Take some time choosing an outfit, applying make up or whatever. Do what helps you boost your confidence and self-esteem.

4. Stay hydrated, folks. Keep a bottle of water with you wherever you go.

5. Stretch everyday or start yoga (or do both, why not?)

6. Create a playlist consisting of songs that make you happy and listen to it. Listen to songs for the mood you want to be in, instead of the mood you are in.

7. Compliment at least one person per day. This could be an acquaintance, co-worker, class mate, stranger, whoever!

8. Use your manners. If someone holds the door for you, lets you go first etc, they did it voluntarily and didn’t have to do it, so a “thank you” wouldn’t hurt.

9. Eat your fruit and vegetables and always choose the healthy version over the junk food. 

10. Have a good laugh. Catch up with friends, watch some ‘Parks and Recreation’, go see some stand-up comedy, reminisce about funny moments that have happened to you. You don’t need to be a doctor to know that humor has many benefits.

11. Be optimistic. Always look at the positives. There’s no point on focusing on the negatives because that isn’t going to help anyone's mood at all.

12. Exercise. It doesn’t have to be anything to intense. A run around the block, a walk with your dog or even a ‘Just Dance’ session will do the job.

13.Bring a book/magazine or collect the daily newspaper with you. Spend you spare time reading.

14. Try and learn something new everyday. This can either be an interesting fact you saw online or a new skill someone taught you. 

15. Help others when you are able to. Help your classmates with school work or offer to help you struggling neighbour lift those heavy objects. 

16. Stop procrastinating. No matter how unmotivated you are to, push yourself and complete what you need to complete. Do what you gotta do. You know you’ll love yourself for doing it. 

17. Drink some tea, because that stuff is goooooood (and also beneficial). 

18.Make time to do things that help you relax, whether that’s painting, having baths, doing you nails or going for a run. 

19. Don’t dwell on your mistakes, but instead grow and learn from them. 

20. And lastly, be kind to yourself. If you love who you are, everyone else will.

My Weekend

"What's your version of the best holiday?"

"Solitude. Being silent."

"Yes, I am"

Quarter of A Century

Happy Quarter of a Century, Mev!

Be grateful, stay young, healthy and never stop learning.

See you in another 20 May.. Insya Allah.

Happy 2nd Graduation!

Alhamdulillah!
I have been waiting for this moment, my 2nd Graduation.
I'm officially Bachelor of Economic.

It's been a tough years for me. I hope all the struggles will being the sweetest story for the future. Thank you so much mama, mba Nuke, mas Yudi, Belva, Kevia and my friends for the prayer and support.

This is not the end but the beginning.

Ps: Looking for new job and scholarship soon. Aamiin!

Mom and Sister

Sister and her family

Happy Wedding Tries & Didi

Long Holiday!

It's time to spend your day with family, friends or with your beloved one.

Me? I have my short trip to Cirebon-Kuningan with my lovely best friends, called Supers last time I write about them here http://mevime.blogspot.co.id/2014/05/supers.html.

One of my best friends will getting married on 7 May 2016 (It's her quarter-of-a-century birthday too). Her name is Tries Meirisa and she is so lovely. 

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6 May 2016

13.45-16.48 WIB

We took the Cirebon Express train from Jakarta to Cirebon. It took more or less than 3 hours.

17.00 WIB

Tada~~

Finally arrived at Cirebon and still continue our journey to Kuningan with our new friends, Rengga. 

18.00 WIB

Arrived at the Grand Purnama Hotel Kunigan-Jawa Barat, the hotel is good, you can check it out here http://grandpurnamahotel.com/#!/page_About, after that we check in, then find some dinner. We were so hungry!

18.30-19.30 WIB

Dinner time at warung tenda seafood near the hotel. Nom nom nom.

20.00-23.00 WIB

Gossip Girls time. Starting from the story of our life until sharing the skin care, yes! Girls can't leave without make up and skin care.

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7 May 2016

Morning Due..

Prepare for the Tries' Wedding Ceremony at Al Kenzie Convention Hall, Kuningan-Jawa Barat. We are in a blue satin and ceruti bridesmaids dresses.

Team Bridesmaids

The Couple and The Bridesmaids

After the reception, we went back to Jakarta by train. But... the journey begins here.. We came late to the Cirebon Station because we're stuck in long weekend traffic from Kuningan to Cirebon. We decided to go back to Jakarta by bus, yes it's pantura bus. No one from us has been taken this bus, this is our first trip by pantura bus. OMG! The journey starts from 6.30 pm until 12.00 pm. Finally we arrived in our lovely best friend's home, lala. We stay at her home for one night.

Once again Happy Wedding Tries & Mas Didi! Happily ever after.. and also this is our unforgettable trip, I can't wait to the next trip. xoxo.

Back to Blogger!

Aloha!
Bonjour!
Ciao!
Konichiwa!
Hello!

I'm so happy to be back on my blog after almost 1 year not write anything on this blog. Pardon me.

After almost-one-year I'm busy with my work and continue my study in Economic-Management.
Finally!! I graduated as bachelor of economic from one of the university in Jakarta. Thank God.

Now..

Just waiting for the second graduation ceremony in my life.
and hope for the best for my future.

Good luck, Mevi!

Happy 24, Mevi!

It's never too late for birthday surprise, as long as it is still m(a)y month.

After class My B pick me up at Campus, we go to Pasar Festival, Kuningan. I don't know why, he ask me to have some karaoke there (since I know, we had a karaoke a year ago).. and tadaaaa... I got my birthday surprise from my Girls, Tya, Balqis, Uci, Vicky and Risma. They already made a conspiracy with my B,hmm okay fine. I thought my birthday is just like an introspection day, since my birthday is on 20 May, on weekdays and I'm busy with my some-daily-routine (read; a half worker and a half student). Also when I'm turning to 24, My B is a 'lil bit annoyed me. Ergh..

Surprisingly!!! 4 days after my birthday, he give me surprise.

Thank you so much dear my B and my girls, I'm a happiest birthday girl on earth.

My Girls

My B

Hope this year bring me a lot of happiness and my dreams come true. Keep on with my hard work, be blessed in every step that I make.

Love.

Mevi Wiedha

Hello Kota Lumpia!

Long time no see, Semarang.

One of my favorite city since my childhood,just like my second hometown after Pekalongan. Here we go, Semarang.. I took the train from Stasiun Senen to Semarang Tawang at 4 pm and approximately takes 7 hours to go.

Finally arrived in Semarang at 11 pm. My cousins pick me up at Stasiun Semarang Tawang. After that we went to River View Cafe, Simpang Lima. Ok, I'm a bit hungry yet sleepy. I eat some fish and chips and went to my Aunty's house.

Stasiun Semarang Tawang

Stasiun Semarang Tawang

River View Cafe Semarang

In the morning, I attending my cousin's wedding reception at Gedung IAIN Semarang, so close to my aunty's house and no traffic jam like Jakarta. That's why I love Semarang.

Me and Cousins

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At night, my another cousins accompany me to visit the famous Lawang Sewu and get some culinary night. We ate Lumpia, Tahu Gimbal and enjoy the coffee at Simpang Lima. 

Lawang Sewu, Semarang

Lumpia Express, Semarang

Coffee at Simpang Lima

Tahu Gimbal

Tahu Gimbal?? I often hear this Semarang traditional food, known as Tahu Gimbal. Believe it or not, this is the first time I tried this food. Tahu gimbal made with tofu, plus cabbage, sprouts and some vegetables, shrimp and eggs smothered in peanut sauce dressing, like ketoprak in Jakarta. The taste is so yummy.

After culinary night, I went to Bandeng Juwana, Pusat Oleh-Oleh Semarang. There are many snacks, gift and traditional food that you can buy, such as Wingko Babat, Bandeng Fish, Enting-Enting, etc. I bought some traditional food for my friends and go home because tomorrow I'll back to Jakarta.

Bandeng Juwana

Thank you Semarang. I'll see you soon.

My last picture before leaving Semarang by train

Cheers.

Mevi Wiedha

Indonesia Fashion Week 2015

Indonesia Fashion Week is a fashion movement which is initiated by Indonesian Fashion Entreprenerus Designer Association (APPMI). This idea comes with a big idea; make Indonesia as one of the world's center for fashion. This is an Indoneisa's annual fashion trade event that is presenting the uniqueness of Indonesian culture, exhibition, fashion show, workshop and bazaar. This event held on 26 February - 1 March 2015 at Jakarta Convention Center (JCC). Lucky me, I got free invitation for fashion show, Jenahara x The Executive for Indonesia Fashion Week 2015.

Free Invitation From Jenahara's IG

The Designers (Left to Right): Ria Miranda, Jenahara and Hannie Hananto

Jenahara's Collection

My Favorite Designer: Jenahara

Ria Miranda

Ria Miranda's Collection

I'm so in love with their new collection. Can't wait to wear one of their new collection. 

Let's be apart of the movement. Be there, support and proudly wear the products of Indonesia.

-Mevi Wiedha-

Me Time With Scarf Magazine

Hi...

My sister Mba Nuke invite me to join the event called, "Me Time With Scarf Magazine". That's one of the annual event from muslimah magazine in Indonesia.

The event is about Fashion and Art. The Art of Blogging from Puput Utami, Tips and Tricks of fashion photography from Diera Bachir and also social media portal clozette ID. Since I'm interested in fashion, I told my sister "Yes I'll join this event". The event was so inspiring me, I adore Diera Bachir. Who doesn't know her? She is a famous photographer, check her Instagram on Diera Bachir IG, she has a good passion of photography. What about Puput Utami? She is one of the founder of Indonesian Hijab Blogger.

Talk Show from Clozette ID, Puput Utami and Diera Bachir

Sweet Treats from Scarf Magazine and Avara Lounge

Me, Thirzy and Diera Bachir

Uci, Thirzy and I

With my Sister

3D Photo booth as Souvenir

Thanks to Scarf Magazine, Diera Bachir, Puput Utami and also Clozette ID. I got new knowledge about fashion and arts. See you on the next event from Scarf Magazine.

Cheers,

-Mevi Wiedha-

2015

Assalamualaikum 2015..

A new year to start my resolutions.

A new year to had a reflection from my previous year.

A new year to start my combo or triple job responsibility.

A new year to have more assigments and thesis from college.

A new year to face a great things that will come.

Also..

A new year to face and solve the problems that will come.

I'm so excited for this year.

Bismillah!

Let's pray and do the best for making our plans and resolutions come true!

-Mevi Wiedha-

Happy Birthday, A!

It should be your sweet seventeen birthday, but God loves you more.

"Happy Birthday Adyatma Mahardika Wiedha"

Have a sleep tight there.


See you when I see you.



Love,
Your Sister.

Pulau Harapan, Kepulauan Seribu

Akhirnya setelah beberapa bulan terakhir berkutat dengan rutinitas kantor-kampus-kantor-kampus, belum lagi harus berjuang setiap harinya dengan kemacetan dan kepadatan Jakarta. Akhir pekan pun tiba, kemarin saya berlibur bersama teman-teman di kampus baru, kali ini seneng banget punya temen-temen yang suka piknik (kami lebih senang menyebutnya piknik ketimbang traveling). Kami berlibur ke Pulau Harapan, salah satu destinasi liburan di wilayah Kepulauan Seribu ini punya pesona yang luar biasa. Pantai dan beberapa gugusan pulau di sekitarnya banyak memiliki terumbu karang dan ikan-ikan kecil di dasar lautnya.

Here we go..

Perjalanan dimulai pagi hari setelah shlt subuh saya dan teman-teman berkumpul di Bekasi menuju Pelabuhan Muara Angke, Jakarta Utara. Perjalanan menuju Muara Angke dipenuhi dengan canda tawa dan suka cita. Kami semua sangat excited untuk berlibur, karena kebetulan kami baru saja menyelesaikan UAS pada periode pertama kuliah. Perjalanan dari Bekasi-Pluit hanya memakan waktu 45 menit saja (maklum lah hari Sabtu jalanan Jakarta lebih kosong dari biasanya). Tapi tunggu dulu, perjalanan masih berlanjut, sampailah kita di Pasar Ikan Muara Angke, kemacetan pun dimulai.. Semua pedagang dan pemasok ikan pun tumpah ruah disini. Kami terjebak kemacetan selama 1 jam lebih dengan bau ikan yang semerbak karena teman saya tidak sengaja membuka kaca mobil untuk menyapa teman saya yang terpisah rombongan, sedang berjalan kaki menuju meeting point yang sudah kami tentukan sebelumnya. Lesson learn: Jangan membuka kaca mobil kalau melewati Pasar Ikan Muara Angke dan bawa masker!

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Sampai di Pelabuhan Muara Angke, kami mencari tempat penginapan mobil (harga untuk tempat penginapan mobil ini IDR 50.000,-). Selesai parkir, kami berjalan menuju pelabuhan di dekat pom bensin Muara Angke, disitu terdapat ratusan orang yang ingin berlibur ke pulau seribu, kebetulan waktu saya dan teman-teman pergi bertepatan dengan hari libur nasional. Sampai di pelabuhan, kami tidak langsung naik kapal, karena antrian yang begitu ramai, kami harus menyebrang dari satu kapal ke kapal lain dengan membawa barang bawaan kami yang cukup banyak dan mencium bau amis yang tidak sedap.

Akhirnya kami mendapat tempat duduk di kapal, kebetulan kami mendapat tempat duduk di bagian bawah kapal. Lumayan untuk beristirahat. Kami bermain kartu uno untuk sedikit menghilangkan rasa pusing dan mual karena ombak yang lumayan besar. Beberapa teman saya ada yang sampai mengeluarkan isi perutnya ke dalam plastik hitam. Saya? Memilih meminum salah satu obat yang paling ampuh untuk mengatasi rasa mual kemudian tertidur pulas (a.ka pelor).

Para Penumpang Kapal Nelayan 

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Perjalanan sekitar 3 jam menuju pulau harapan. Pulau Harapan benar-benar tidak memberikan harapan palsu tentang keindahannya. Sesampainya disana kami disambut dengan pesona laut biru, pasir putih, panas terik pantai dan desiran ombak. Beberapa nelayan sedang memarkir perahunya untuk menepi di dermaga, ada juga anak kecil yang berenang sambil mengumpulkan koin di tepi laut sembari berteriak kepada para pengunjung pulau itu "mba mba mas mas minta koin".

Finally welcome to Pulau Harapan

Kami beristirahat sejenak sambil mempersiapkan diri untuk snorkeling. Ini pengalaman pertama saya snorkeling. Akkkkk Saya jatuh cinta dengan pesona dasar laut, berbagai macam terumbu karang, ikan-ikan kecil, rumput laut bahkan bulu babi yang biasanya saya lihat di google atau di film-film, kali ini saya melihatnya langsung.

Perjalanan menuju tempat snorkeling, Pulau Genting Kecil dan Pulau Bira

Foto Snorkeling pertama dan akan ada foto snorkeling selanjutnya

Rombongan Snorkeling

Subhanallah begitu indah ciptaanMu! Saya sampai berjanji sama diri saya sendiri kalo suatu hari nanti saya akan kembali menjelajahi laut di Indonesia. Aamiin.

Senja di Pulau Harapan

Malamnya, saya dan teman-teman berjalan-jalan di sekeliling pulau sambil menunggu santapan malam kami, barbeque-an yang sedang dipersiapkan oleh penduduk sekitar. Karena kami sudah terlalu capek, kami memutuskan untuk memakan jatah barbeque kami di homestay. Kebetulan tepat di hari minggunya teman saya ada yang berulang-tahun, akhirnya semalaman kami begadang dan memberi surprise kepada teman saya.

Happy 25th Birthday Andi, all the best and kindness!

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Esok harinya kami sengaja bangun pagi untuk melihat sunset, sayang langit di pulau Harapan kurang bersahabat karena sedikit mendung. Kami tidak sempat melihat sunrise, hanya berjalan-jalan mengelilingi pulau. Rombongan kami pun berkurang dua orang karena mereka tumbang (read: masuk angin), terpaksa mereka menghabiskan waktu di homestay. Kami menjelajahi beberapa pulau, pilihan kami jatuh di Pulau Genting Kecil. Seperti biasa kurang afdol rasanya kalau berkunjung ke pulau, tetapi tidak ber #wefie. Dan ini foto-fotonya...

Selesai ber #wefie, kami kembali ke homestay untuk bersiap-siap pulang. Yes holiday is over, back to reality and focus on our study and career

See you on the next trip~

One Day Trip to Gombong

Gombong, a small city in Kebumen, Central Java. Last time I travel to Gombong with my working mate, to attend the wedding ceremony my lovely Rizki. Her wedding held in one of the sights called Benteng Van Der Wijck.

This location formerly built in 1818 by Dutch East India Company (VOC) office and conquer to Diponegoro war. There were many troops come to the location and make the military office. In 1844-1848, this locationbuilt in the office location for preparation to clash with Yogyakarta Sultanate and named this location as Fort Conchius. In 1856 this location is used as Pupillenshool for European youngster who born in Indonesia (Hindia Belanda) and the Dutch Collonial changed the name to Benteng Van Der Wijck. Ok you can ask google for the detail information :)

Benteng Van Der Wijck has octagon shape and most of the wall consist of red color. 

Map of Benteng Van Der Wijck

Lots of picture when this location built and get renovation by the government





The Raid 2 Movie at Benteng Van Der Wijck






The train to get you turn around the Location and enjoy the view

Hope to visit this city again and explore another sights of Gombong!

See you on the next trip.

-Mevi Wiedha-