Chronicles

My toes embraces the promenade and I feel the sun kisses my skin. I run against the wind and hear the story of the ocean whispered in my ear. [...]

At the International Documentary Film Festival held by Erasmus Huis - Jakarta, Myra and I encountered a documentary movie that reminded us to the story of Pepe. Bus 174 is a 150 minutes documentary that tells the story of the day when Sandro Rosa do Nascimento held hostage the Rio de Janeiro's bus passengers in June 2000. He was 22 at the time and had lived almost all his life on the street. Sandro ran away from home to avoid anything that reminded him to the incident of her mother death. [...]

You know that sweet and wise little old lady (who plays the aged Rose) in James Cameron’s movie Titanic?  That wonderfully eccentric character was inspired by the incomparable ceramic artist Beatrice Wood. Beatrice Wood led a remarkable and thoroughly inspiring life, all of which is captured in her book, I Shock Myself: The Autobiography of Beatrice Wood.  Her life was layered with rebellion and ambition.  As a young girl growing up in the early 1900’s she defied her socialite mother and pursued her passion for acting.  Along the way she became friends with iconoclast artist Marcel Duchamp, and lover to [...]

Being always on the lookout for a good taco in Jakarta, we jumped at the chance to give Taco Local a try.  Located on Jl. Panglima Polim 5 # 38, this tiny resto is easy to miss.  Inside we found limited seating (i.e.no individual tables/semi-uncomfortable little stools) but once we received our order of Elote, Carne, and Al Pastor Tacos, we were sold.  You’ll be hard pressed to find a more delicious combination of Tex-Mex flavors in our fair city. [...]

Remember the time when you put your fluffiest frock on, put your hands up, then  twirl and do a jeté in your living room? Well, do not let go of that dream just yet. Namarina, the oldest ballet institution in Indonesia and South East Asia , holds once a week class for adult. It is so much more than just a new way to work-out. [...]

Virginie Kasse, the writer of  "The Butterflies of Victor", will share her story and inspirations behind the creation of  Victor book in Pages Apres Pages – a charming book shop on 29, rue des Dames, Paris. [...]

A recent trip to the Natural History Museum in downtown Los Angeles took me back in time and revealed what a rich and extraordinary history our planet has. This amazing museum is full of wonderfully engaging details. [...]

There is no digital form of correspondence that can beat the feeling of a handwritten message. [...]

My trip to Japan was a dream came true. The night before my husband and I tied the knot, we made a dream destination board and Japan was on top of our list. I knew that we would make it happen and then there I was, eating udon in a Japanese standing restaurant. Every spot that we walked to was a delight. Town-hopping to Naeba, Kyoto and the capital city of Tokyo was an enriching treat. [...]

Last week Melissa was invited by 97.9 FeMale Radio to share her tale on air. Being the “Funtastic Female” of the week is a such wonderful way to start your morning, don’t you think?  Like a good cup of coffee, only much better. The Tulisan’s family was swiftly swooned with contagious excitements that last through out the day. I accompanied Melissa to their studio (it was a five minute drive from our Tirtayasa workshop!). Gery Puraatmadja and Marcella Lumowa welcomed Melissa like an old friends. [...]

Dear Dreamers, “The Butterflies of Victor” in its English version is back in stock! You can catch them in our store and keep it near your heart. [...]

When we went with the Bluelounge team to Convivium for Sergio's birthday, we knew we were in for a treat. Indeed, the restaurant not only serves authentic Italian cuisine - it also pampered us with the creative details in between the gaps. I love the simple embellishments that were found all over the place. It created a mixture of Southern Italian style with the comfort of Indonesian warmth. The playful patterns they use for the tile reminded me of the old colonial Governor's house in Java. [...]