Brow & Liner Kit

I was born with naturally thin eyebrows. I never used any of pencil to draw my eyebrows. After I graduated from university and entered a new working life, I started to renew my old-fashioned look and tried to put some little make-up on my workdays. Actually I'm not a make-up person up to now. But for the eyebrows, I take some little notice on it because I find them a bit sparse.

 

I began using regular eyebrow pencil on my first working day. It helped my appearance well but sometimes I over-applied it due to its thick texture. One day I found this Brow & Liner Kit from The Body Shop. Since first using Brow & Liner Kit, I found it is easier to apply because my eyebrows are already shaped and I just need to fill them with this product to make them a bit thicker. It fabulously gives me natural eyebrows look without making them kinda fake. After a long-time use, I also find it is quite easier to apply if using Slanted Brush as the applicator.

One thing amazing about this Brow & Liner Kit is, it lasts for a long time. One piece can last for more than a year which is very worth the price. It is also available in two different colors and it has two tones in each piece. You can choose which color is most suitable for your skin and hair color.  I don't usually use heavy make-up on everyday activity, but using Brow & Liner Kit for my eyebrows is a must :)

Incredible CREED

On November 3rd, 2012 my friends and I went to Creed concert. It was held in Gandaria City, Jakarta. The concert itself is part of Guinness Arthur's Day annual event. It was also held in several cities in Indonesia. When we arrived, so many people there wore black-suit clothes. It kinda looked like a grunge show though. The opening act for the concert was Efek Rumah Kaca. Actually I like their music also so I enjoyed it a lot. 

Creed showed up late. They performed at like 10 pm. I didn't really notice about their old songs. I actually only enjoy their second album, Weathered. I met my junior high school mates in the middle of the show and they asked me to join them. We were singing loudly like there is no other. Creed played nice that night. The crowd began to get the euphoria when Higher started to play. They played Weathered songs at the end of the show. Creed gave encore for a moment and played three more songs for closing. With Arms Wide Open, One Last Breath, and last but not least My Sacrifice became the most epic part of the gig.

The concert was good, the sound was nice but it didn't give sort of goosebumps that keep the euphoria still on me. I rate this one 7 out of 10

Nutriganics Drops of Youth

About 2 months ago, I started using The Body Shop new range product, Nutriganics Drops of Youth. At first I didn't know what this product is for. Later I found out that this DOY product can improve skin's elasticity. I was attracted to try and my first try was the 1,5 ml sample. It can last for 3 up to 5 days usage. The information on the free sample says that this product stimulates new skin cells so it can help my vitamin C microdermabrasion routine every week.

After approximately one month usage, I can feel my skin fresher and more elastic. Actually I don't know what this product has done to my skin, but later I feel my skin smoother and it gives soft texture as well. Since my skin is kinda oily, this product is not sticky at all, suitable for my skin without making it oilier. That's the most important thing :p. I usually put this serum before putting make up base, and once at night. The applicator also makes it easier to use. This product is a bit pricey but it's worth every penny. Plus, it's all natural ingredients so I have no worries on using it. Based on my usage experience, Nutriganics DOY is a product which best to prevent any skin problem before worse thing happens, cause i feel my skin keeps renewing itself each day :D

Pianorgasm by KEANE

Keane had finally come to Jakarta, Indonesia to meet all keanesians here. They held a concert named Strangeland Tour on September 28, 2012. The concert was held in Tennis Indoor Senayan, where it fits up to 3000 audience. I went there with Koke. I queued to get in to the hall since like 7 pm, and finally got in to the very front barrier of the festival hall. Uyeaahh!! And the show began at 8.30 pm onwards. 

(Tom Chaplin in front of me)

 

The band started the gig with Your Eyes Open. The adrenaline rose up when they played Bend and Break and Nothing in My Way. Those are my fav songs though. Actually I was so lucky to got in the very first row at this concert. Actually it happened as well when I watched Placebo, Muse, and Suede concert. But Muse and Suede's were full of hysteria ha ha. Keane also played their new song, Silenced by The Night, which i love the most in Strangeland album. They truly won my heart when they gave us A Bad Dream, Disconnected, and This Is The Last Time in order. The crowd got so excited. I guess this is the best concert I've ever seen in 2012. Not to mention when Tim Rice-Oxley was playing the piano sexily, aaah can't help it. In the middle of the show, Richard Hughes also took a picture of us from his Drum seat.

 

(This piano duet was very sick) 

 

They played reaaaally great. Keane gave us encore once, but actually they already set 2 times encore. I still can feel the pianorgasm it brings me. I confidently rate this concert 8.5 out of 10. And this is the full setlist which i really love:

You Are Young
Bend and Break

Day Will Come

Nothing In My Way

Spiralling
Strangers
The Lovers Are Losing
Silenced By The Night
Everybody’s Changing
Neon River
The Starting Line
Your Eyes Open
Stop For A Minute
Strangeland/On The Road
A Bad Dream
Disconnected
This Is The Last Time
Somewhere Only We Know
Is It Any Wonder
Bedshaped

Encore 1:

Sea Fog
Sovereign Light Cafe

Crystall Ball

When I'm Mad, I Become Creative

A couple months ago, my friend Rendy gave me cloth material to be worn at his wedding party, September 9 2012. I immediately took the material to my usual tailor nearby. I wanted to make a dress with the material Rendy gave me. So it was supposedly done in July, but there had been so many repairs to be fixed with the clothe. Moreover, I could only go there every weekend due to my working time. When it was just only one more repair left, the tailor told me that he would go mudik and would be back on September 1st. And I was like, okay, not later than September 8 then. When I went to the tailor on Sept 7 & 8, he hadn't come back yet. I was so mad, and looked for other tailors nearby. I planned to make a new clothe from the leftover material the tailor gave me previously. Unfortunately, there was no tailor that could  make a dress in only one day. You wouldn't imagine how mad I was at that time. Then I went back to home, and I crazily decided to make the outfit myself. And oh since I don't have any sewing machine, I had to do it with my own bare hand. Yes, I finally sewed the dress myself. It started from 4 pm - 3 am. In the middle of making, my sister came and started to help. Thank God it was finally done, with no materials left. So here's my DIY dress I've striven for. 

The Cardigans Gran Turismo Tour

For the very first time, The Cardigans went to Jakarta for having a concert. The Cardigans was one of alternative legends in 90s era. This Swedish pop group held the concert on August 14th, coincided with fasting month. Due to fasting month, the promoter (Loud Production) made this concert start after tarawih prayer, at 9 pm onwards. Thank God my office is near to Tennis Indoor Senayan, so I wouldn't be stuck in traffic jam.

I came to this gig with Widi, Teo, Ditto, and Koko. The show started at 9.30 pm, and they gave us Paralyzed then Erased/Rewind for the starter. Nina Persson looked really cute with her wicked style. She wore headband and huge black wing on her clothes. The crowd was getting a little bit on fire after they brought Hanging Around and Higher. I guess that 90s goosebumps arouse when the band came up with My Favourite Game. That was one of the best alternative singles on its era. Nina Persson still sang good, though her voice was a little bit hoarse. She changed her clothes twice. This one was cuter than she wore before. The band continued with sweet tracks such as For What It's Worth and the legendary Lovefool. It was really epic when Nina sang this Lovefool by adding "I can't care bout anything but same old fucking you..." lyrics. During their last minutes, they brought back our memories to early 2000s with Live and Learn, You're The Storm, and I Need Some Fine Wine And You, You Need To Be Nicer. 

They played really well, and oh not to mention the 90s factor was the important role during the show. The Cardigans came back a few minutes later giving us encore. Give Me Your Eyes, Rise & Shine, Communication were their very last songs. My friends and I were a bit disappointed knowing Carnival and also Sicked & Tired weren't played. Those two songs were actually hits in 90s era. I rate this gig 7.5 out of 10.

Seaweed Deep Cleansing Facial Wash

A couple months ago I was chosen as one of The Body Shop Indonesia's BFFs. Its duty of a BFF is as a brand ambassador for The Body Shop Indonesia through Social Media. So last month I got my first endorsement package from The Body Shop yeayy!! hehehee.. The package surely contains my favorite products that i use everyday ;)

So I'm gonna review my first product, Seaweed Deep Cleansing Facial Wash. I use this cleanser ever since a year ago. Actually before found this clever cleanser, I already used anti acne cleanser but somehow my skin still produced acne and I was really stressed at that time (my bf called me lebay btw hihihi) but skin is my main concern of overall look so I went to doctor afterwards. My doctor fascinatingly made my skin clear, and her treatment perfectly fit my skin. But over the time, I was really tired of queuing for medicines and consultation. I also had to suffer from Chemical Peeling pain every single month as well. Patients who were consulting increased, so she didn't even longer notice my skin problem anymore. Then I thought that I have to get skin treatment which is suitable for my skin and containing natural ingredients. 

So I started to look for skin treatment from The Body Shop. At first I was confused which treatment should I choose, Seaweed or Tea Tree. Then I consulted to The Body Shop representative at the store and she suggested me Seaweed cleanser set because I have this oily skin and occasionally get acne in period time. She said that Tea Tree product is too harsh for my skin. So I use this product routinely with the toner. My skin usually gets irritated if the product contains chemical substances and it will directly appear acne to my face. Usually skin cleanser for oily skin always leaves skin dry. I'm surprisingly satisfied with this product because it cleanses my skin thoroughly and leaves it smooth. It also gives cooling effect on your skin which is lovely and it has natural fragrance too. Say no to prone and breakouts skin no more. 

 
It is really worth the price with satisfying result. Since my job in office requires traveling a lot, this product is also available in mini traveling package so I don't have to be bothered by moving the big sized cleanser from bathroom to shower kit heheheh. I will never go back for any other skin cleanser, so please The Body Shop don't let this product discontinue :p

Jazzy Mraz

Jason Mraz and His Band held a concert last friday, June 22nd 2012. This was his 3rd time holding concert in Indonesia. Tour Is A Four Letter Word is the name of his recent concert during promoting his new album, Love Is A Four Letter Word. I went there with my partner, Koke. The show began with Everything Is Sound. The whole crowd in Lapangan D Senayan then started to sing. I couldn't handle the hype when he sang The Freedom Song. That's my favorite song on his new album. I actually fall in love with this Love is a Four Letter Word album. One of my fav songs, Be Honest, was sung after. Such a relaxing song it is.. And he continued with Lucky and Make It Mine. The show went romantic when he brought us The Woman I Love. No wonder those who came were couples who seemed to falling in love. With fedora hat and simple shirt, he looked quite entertaining. He covered Ain't No Sunshine that night. 

He made all tracks to be very jazzy, not to mention his first single, The Remedy. Then You and I Both, I'm Coming Over, Living In A Moment were played acoustically next. Koke and I were happy knowing that Frank D. Fixer, our both favorite song was played. He called it 'hipster song" lol wut.. In the middle of the show, the crowd was singing "Happy Birthday" and "Panjang Umurnya".. So actually his birthday is one day later than Jakarta's ha ha! He also sang "Di sini Senang Di sana Senang" intro to us. I just found out that Mr. Curiosity was made on his birthday, so he brought that song instead on stage with seriosa voice of him inserted. Aaaaand, it was such an amazing, superb, magnificent show when Jason brought Butterfly. It was such a climax, at least for me. It was full of energy, really like it. After playing I'm Yours, he gave us 3 encore (or Koke and I call it "play hard to get" part :p) songs which were Bella Luna, 93 Million Miles, and I Won't Give Up. I rate this show 7 out of 10.

Beauty With Heart by The Body Shop Indonesia

The Body Shop, as a natural and ethical beauty brand, invites its customers and the public at large to have a beauty with the heart, through the spirit of Beauty With Heart. This is a new spirit of beauty which invites all people to transform their point of views and attitudes of beautiful which so far only in terms of outward appearance these days. Now is the time that beautiful is not only about Look Good, Feel Good, but also Do Good. The launch of Beauty With Heart was held on Wednesday, June 20 2012 in Jakarta by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) The Body Shop Indonesia, Suzy Hutomo.

The Body Shop defines Beauty With Heart with Look Good, Feel Good dan Do Good.  

Look Good: as a result of the use of products made from natural raw materials and deliver the best quality at true beauty innovation and beneficial for skin health and body as well.

Feel Good: as a result of feeling comfortable using their products because these products originate from a brand that cares about human beings, the earth, and animal protection.

Do Good: through engagement with the brand that encourages and take concrete action to help others through fair trade programs with the community, commitment to animal protection, and a real effort to protect our earth.

The Body Shop brings the spirit of Beauty With Heart in conjunction with the presence of a new concept store called "Pulse" and the appointment of Lily Cole (model and actress who is an activist) as an international brand advocate for The Body Shop. This Pulse-style shop with a boutique concept brings such warmth welcoming space for display and encouraging the customer to the product and the values ​​that are trusted by The Body Shop. By design, interactive, enabling customers to try different kinds of beauty products. The concept of environmentally friendly material is in the shop, such as LED Light, as well as certified wood and bamboo are used.

Jason Mraz - Frank D. Fixer

I've been through hard times these recent months. I called off my wedding, one month before D-Day. During times like this, this song makes me smile with no reason and cheers me up everytime I hear it. I'm just wishing someone would sing this one for me. It's not a sin to wish for a good thing, right? ;)

Frank D. Fixer was a handyman
He could handle anything, he was my granddad
He grew his own food and he could fix his own car
I watched it all happen in our backyard
He'd reinvent the part to fix the broken home
He'd restore the heart

Well I wish I was a fixer
I would fix you up inside
I would build you a town if the world fell down
I wish I was that guy

Well If Frank D. Fixer were alive today
Well he may laugh at me or he may have a lot to say
He might ask that I keep working for the family
To keep the bills all paid and be his protégé
What happened to the ground right where we are?
What happened to the family farm?

Well I wish I was a fixer
I would fix you up inside
I would build you a town if the world fell down
I wish I was that guy

Every evening breaking bread
He showed us who a real man is
No matter what my grandma said
He would never lose his head

Well I wish I was a fixer
I would fix you up inside
I would build you a town if the world fell down
I wish I was that guy

Well I wish I was a farmer
I would grow you a Garden of Eden
And I would bless our family with the gifts that granddad handed me
How wonderful that would be
Baby I'll make that guy be me

Spending Time on Sepa Island

One of the most beautiful islands on Thousand Islands is Sepa Island. It is located on the north side of Thousand Islands. It takes 90 - 100 mins to reach the island by boat. Once you get there, you'll be welcomed with the clear blue sea water until you can see the bottom of the sea. Its pier's architecture is made of wood, which is really vintage but strong.

Sepa Island is well managed by PT. Pulau Sepa Permai, the only management who has the authority to this island. This resort has few cottages, so its privacy is still guaranteed. It is also has wooden restaurant, with live music every lunch and dinner time. Don't worry about the conservation. This island still conserves so many trees and animals, such as lizards and turtles, so we can feel the pure nature indulgence there. 

Sepa Island is known as the Paradise for Divers among other islands in Thousand Islands. There are many water sports you can do here such as: canoeing, banana boat, sofa boat, water board, snorkeling, diving, jet-ski, fishing and so many others. The guests who come are usually foreigners or expatriates. They love the natural atmosphere and beach at this beautiful island. Sepa Island is the Only island that appropriate for marine walk due to its clarity underwater.

Paradise in Parai Beach

Bangka island is known for its beautiful beaches. The most beautiful beach in Bangka island is Parai Beach. It is managed by a resort, so its beauty and cleanliness are maintained. Parai Beach is located in Sungailiat, East Bangka.

Due to its belonging to the Resort, each who enters this beach area is charged. On the left side, there are cluster of rocks named Rock Island. You wouldn't resist the temptation of Parai Beach scenery and white sands. You can also play jet-ski and banana boat here to complete your pleasure.