Ve's Birthday in Warwick Castle

When my family went to England the other day, it happened to be on my daughter's 3rd birthday. I made her a birthday pie that day, and all of my family finished it before we went to Warwick Castle lol. My daughter was so excited to go to Warwick Castle, as she's a huge fan of Frozen. She said she wanted to visit Elsa's house :). Warwick Castle is located in Warwickshire, not very far from Coventry. I think it is one of the best attractions in West Midlands. I already bought the ticket online, as it is way cheaper than buying on the spot. Since it is still on West Midlands area, I also bought group ticket for bus day pass from Stagecoach West Midlands since it has more reasonable price for one group of 4-6 people. Once we arrived, we watched the Eagle Show. It was quite attractive, as many people were really into the show. My daughter asked me to buy a tiara from merchandise store, as she's having her birthday that day. We also went inside the castle, where there are many rooms to be visited. My daughter was really thrilled as she practised some of the lines from Frozen hahaha. We did also enjoy the green grass yard of the castle, and had a lunch at the underground resto buffet inside the castle. What is more exciting is my daughter and I had a maze adventure to collect all the stamps provided inside the maze. This is definitely the best castle in England for family. Before we went home, she also enjoyed a good time in the playground with some other kids. 

Birthday Lunch wefie

Playground temptation

A small city called Coventry

Hi there. It's been a tough month for me. Yes I'm moving to a small city named Coventry. I am now currently studying at University of Warwick, UK. This moving is such a huge adaptation for me. Culture, habit, and this also changed how I see things through many perspective. Since I am now a permanent resident in the UK, I must be more tolerant, accepting, and of course work harder as I am here funded by the government not just to studying, but also to have the responsibility to advance my skills and knowledge in term of giving the best I can to my country.

Coventry City Center

Earlsdon Area

Spencer Park

Coventry Cathedral

Well, Coventry has nothing to offer but its most reputable University, Warwick Uni. Warwick is a top 10 UK university (and 50 worldwide) both by QS and Times Higher Education. Other than Warwick, Coventry has also its own Uni, Coventry University. Coventry is a small and quiet city, a nice place to study, and of course not very far from UK's capital, London. Coventry has its own airport, but the nearest International airport is Birmingham International Airport.

Birmingham Intl Airport

Coventry Railway Station

The nearest area to have fun in Coventry is Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. It is famous for its pub and bars. Many Warwick students choose to stay there, as British lifestyle I know is Work hard, Party Hard. There is also Warwick Castle (in Warwick town of course) near Leamington Spa. I haven't been there yet, but I guess it's not a bad idea to visit the castle some other time.

Warwick Uni Bus Stop

Student Union at Warwick

University of Warwick

I Love You Baby, Baby, Baby!

Hiii!!! Finally I am blogging again! hehehe.. It was such a long time not writing any posts here. Ehm, so here I'd like to announce that I'm having a baby last April 2014 hehehe.. Her name is Rivera Anggia Maryam. She is now a suppa cute beautiful baby girl. 

 my new-born baby

 early breastfeeding initiation

assalamualaikum :p

4 mo Rivera

Come On and HIT ME!!

Hi there, It's been a long time for me not to post something here. I've been missing writing and sharing something that automatically pops up from my very own head. Today I would like to give you this video from SUEDE called HIT ME. It is the 2nd single from their new album, Bloodsports. I'm loving this track waaayyy too much I can't tell. It represents what I really feel these days, without mentioning what I have been through. The lyrics are fucking genius, they're like reading my mind precisely. Just, daaaamn! The Video as well is really artsy, mind-blowing yet beautiful at the same time. It could probably be my song of the year :p enjooyyy!!!

Conventional Palembang Wedding Reception

My wedding ceremony was held in a Palembang ambiance, at Balai Komando Cijantung. Since my father is a Palembang, I liked to keep its tradition and culture preserved. For entertainment, an Orkes Melayu performed to boost the Palembang atmosphere. And oh, my aunt from Palembang also provided Pempek for my wedding day, all cooked by herself hehee...

  

Traditional Wedding Invitation and English Dictionary for Souvenir

 

 Make Over by Tante Linda 

  

 Putting Aesan Gede Sunting

  

Husband Doesn't Do Make-Up :))

 

  

 Photo-shoot Before Wedding Reception Started

  

 With Brother and Sisters

  Throwing Jasmine Petals Along The Carpet

 

The Dancers Put Gold Long-Nails to My Fingers

Husband Waits Behind

Pagar Pengantin Dance, A Traditional Palembang Dance with The Bride Together

DIANA & ANGGA Ice Curve

Wedding Stage (Pelaminan) by Citra Decoration

I Just Love Balai Komando Since It Provides Large Capacity Hall

Husband and I at Wedding Stage ;D

 Since My Parents Don't Allow Us to Display Pre-Wedding Pictures, We Decided to Replace It With 2 Collage Mosaic Pictures. Surprisingly Many Friends & Colleagues Took Pictures with Each of Them :D

Enchanting Wedding Ceremony

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim.. Alhamdulillah I finally got married on December 30, 2012. Yeayy!! I got these pics late so I posted honeymoon pics on previous posts heheh.. Since my mom is a Javanese, I wore Kutu Baru kebaya for traditional Javanese ambiance on my wedding ceremony.

 The Groom Arrives at The Hall

 

Asking for Parents' Permission Before Ijab Kabul

Angga Looks Nervous :p

Ready for Ijab Kabul Without My Companion

 Ijab Kabul 

Angga Picks Me Up, Accompanied By The Bridesmaid, My Sister

 Signing Marriage Certificate

The Groom May Kiss The Bride (In A Proper Way hehe)

 Sungkeman

Wedding Ring Mounting

 Tadaaa Here's Our Marriage Certificate with Dowry 30 Pounds, 12 Riyal, and 2012 Rupiah ;D

Kebaya By Annis' Mom. Highly Recommended with Reasonable Price ;) Shhttt, It Looks Just Like A 20-million Rupiah Kebaya hehe