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. 

It's Kartini Day!

Sawarna Village Panoramas

Sawarna Village is located in Bayah, South Banten. This village has been proclaimed as Tourism Village by the provincial government for realizing its many nearby tourist attraction. It takes approximately 6 to 7 hours drive to go there from Jakarta. When first arrive there, you will pass through  Cariang Hill. From uphill, you can see beautiful views of the beach. There are taverns and parking lot if you wanna stop by for sightseeing.

Another beautiful beach from Sawarna Village is Ciantir Beach. This white sandy beach is about two kilometers long and divided into two parts, large wavy beach and small wavy beach. Beach on the east side becomes the favorite place for surfers due to its big wave.

During enjoying Ciantir Beach, you can visit Lalay Cave there. Do provide lighting equipments while trekking there.

Sawarna Village is surrounded by Paddy Fields in every sight you see. These panoramas keep you sooth every time you walk by.

By the time you get there, you can't miss visiting Legon Pari Beach. It is a perfect place to see the sunrise and sunset. Rocks that jut into the sea so wide in the morning and afternoon at low tide, leaving puddles of sea water. You can swim and enjoy white sands here as well. Before entering Legon Pari beach, we will pass through villagers' residences and paddy fields as well. 

 

Continued from Legon Pari, we will see Tanjung Layar Reef. Those are two huge reefs that protrude into the sea and become the iconic destination for tourists who visit Sawarna Village. If it's on its high tide season, we can't go closer to the reef.