The Best Feeling

Hi!

I just got back from Singapore few days ago from a competition held by Singapore Management University. My days in Singapore were superb. Now, I miss those days so much, I miss every single thing happened in that country. The breakfast at Carlton Hotel with girlfriends and kind coach, lunch at campus with new friends from all over the world, dinner in a hotel room, touring Singapore in a late night, long walks because no MRT and bus were still in operation, and holding hands, visiting public library, just sit and keep silent on near the river with someone special. Every single thing happened was really special, it's like I got all new things, all new experiences I have never got before. Thank God for this opportunity.

I met so many new friends, and some good friends. This is the joy of joining a competition, where you can expand your networking, meeting new people with different perspectives, learn from them, gain knowledge and finally cherish every moment you spend with them. Last visit to Singapore must be the best visitation ever. Everyone can visit Singapore, but not everyone can get the same experience like I do, they might get a better one but won't be similar like me.

And, I will be turning twenty. Soon, I mean really soon. And what do I feel right now? I bunch of excitement! How could I not be excited as I finally turn twenty? Uhm, well what i'm trying to say is, I've been in a one-something age for 10 years (like 10 until 19) and now my age will finally start at the number of 2. Hahaha not a  big deal for you but yes it is for me.

I really can't wait to see the world, to experience new things, to explore this world, to travel and meet new people, to be stronger, wiser and... slimmer. But what makes me happy is, a hope to be a woman who works in a good company, can maintain her career and personal life without having to sacrifice any of them.

And now, the journey will be starting soon. I can't wait for that :)

Btw, I want to post my favorite sentences of my current finished book, from Nicholas Sparks. Here it is: Best of Me.

Some photos of my competition in Singapore.

Miss this event so much. Miss Singapore too. Can't wait for the next journey the universe has prepared for me :D

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Nude Dress

  

Hi people!

I still remember myself when I was still in senior high school. My style was more into colorful, cheerful and more 'young'. I used to collect cute accessories that I randomly found anywhere (and now they are still staying in my treasure box, left behind). As the years passed, I changed and so did my style. I'm becoming more simple and adore back to basic clothes more. My point of view has changed. I am no longer wasting my money to buy stuffs I know I won't fancy for long, I buy more versatile items instead.

Talking about versatility, there are some basic items I suggest you to have in your closet: basic tee, dress, pump shoes, scarf, and denim. Essential items to wear at such a rush and sudden occasion.

This nude dress I wore is a lovely find from PinkEmma. It suddenly becomes one of my favorite basic item that will go with simply anything. I love the color, which is so neutral, not to mention the material is so comfy as well. I still believe that nude color is going to be the new black, eh?

Blazer: Cloth Inc

Nude dress: PinkEmma

Acid Shawl: Cotton Ink

Bag and heels: Charles & Keith

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That we're not broken just bent

 

It's easy to say cuz' you don't know.

It's easy to compare cuz' you don't understand.

It's easy to let go cuz' you were playing perfect.

If you ever be me, if you ever try to understand.

Maybe it will be easier for me, then it will be for you too.

And even if you have tried to be me, I don't know why still you can't completely understand..

Maybe it's not your fault, nor it's me. 

Maybe it's just the condition that we wish we could blame..

Current song: Just give me a reason - Pink ft. Nate Ruess

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A Journal

Currently (and always will be) in love with blazer. I've been eyeing this long brown blazer and finally got one from PinkEmma. I gotta say that I LOVE this blazer so much. And I'm gonna tell you not to get bored as I will post some outfit posts wearing this blazer in the future :) There are too much mix and match I can do with this blazer, not to mention how 'vintage-ish' I am.

I always feel sorta weak when it comes to blazer. I love having them in my closet, they are like a basic item you need to have in your closet. It can simply transform your simple look to a higher level :p And again, I am so proud of my decision to have this one long blazer from PinkEmma. Grab yours here while they are in stock!

Blazer: PinkEmma

Shirt: New Look

Tried to make a vintage picture. What do you think?

Vintage Eiffel Notebook: Panmomo | Polaroid cards: Scoop.

And, I love this book from Panmomo. For a vintage and unique stuffs junkie like me, hunting stuffs like this is totally awesome. Finding lovely vintage stuffs at affordable price are more awesome. Glad I found one in Panmomo.

*Wish Panmomo gave me special discount hihihi.*

Random selca ;)

See you in my next post <3 p="">

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PinkEmma

Hi folks,

Happy Easter Day to you who celebrate it.

I just got back from paradise. No exaggerating, the beach was so beautiful. It's Ciputih Beach, Google it for more :) The last three days were a nice getaway from daily routine and hectic schedules, and now, let's go back to the reality. (Tomorrow is Monday, hell yeah!)

I proclaim myself as an online-shopper because I often buy stuffs from e-commerce method. I usually very selective in buying stuffs from online shops, as we all know that we can't see or touch the stuffs directly. And when it comes to clothes, I absolutely want the one with the best quality and still reasonable price in "online shops" standards. Too bad, some online shops that sell woman's clothing set high price (regardless their method of selling which I think that they don't need more capital investment to set a physical store in malls), not to mention the quality that's actually just "so-so".

So, every time I manage myself of shopping online, I will consider more than twice whether I really want to buy it. Clothes with bad quality shouldn't stay in my closet, no matter how trendy they are.

Talking about online shops, few days ago, I received a package from PinkEmma. This is an online shop that sells their own design. I always believe that an original manufacturing will bring good qualities as each piece of clothes will be reviewed selectively. And I was right. After the package arrived at my home, I can tell how satisfied I am with the clothes. I got two dresses and a blazer, and all of them are gonna be my favorite clothes. The material of the clothes are not 'cheap' or transparent. They are the kind of clothes you expect to get when you purchase in an online shop - the kind of shop that won't allow you  to touch or feel the material yourself. So, I'm really happy as the clothes I got fit me well.

And PinkEmma also provides complete measurement of the clothes, the up-to-date clothes everyday, friendly customer service, varied shipping method, etc. Visit their website, facebook or twitter to prove my words.

Dress by PinkEmma 

And here's the packaging :)

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Balancing Life

"What do imagine yourself five years from now?"

That question was asked to me when I had an interview with a non-profit organization in Jakarta. And I answered it pretty quick, but now, the question kinda stays in my mind and I feel like talking about it.

Well, what I answered was that I will be staying in my own apartment in Singapore, with a really big glass facing the busy metropolitan city. I will be a successful consultant or business woman, while saving money for a business in my home country. I will have a puppy in my apartment that will be welcoming me when I am home.

Yes, that measurable and detail.

Now, the question that stays longest in my mind will be: How do you get there?

I will be graduating next year and I can hear the real life starts to talk like "Hey, welcome to the big and real world, dear. From now on, you will decide everything on your own. Be ready and be tough as we are not gonna be easy to beat."

In simple, I will be facing a really real life when I got to find job, make a life, be independent for real.

So, am I ready? Not yet, but I will, I really will because now I am preparing to face it. To step out of the shell. To open eyes widely. To speak up and walk with strong foot. To find the meaning of life.

P.S: I can tell that I miss blogging so much. Imma telling you these past two months I've been so alive.

P.S.S: I am happy with all the crazy schedule I have between college, work, student activities, and other lovely miscellaneous ;)

Where I have been...

Java Jazz Festival 2013.

Became an MC in a big event in campus.

Competing in University of Indonesia, end up in top 10.

Have fun with my best girls, the future's Carrie Bradshaw, Samantha Jones, Charlotte York, and Miranda Hobbes :D

this pic is taken from Debby's blog. Check hers!

Anyway, this is all for now. So sleepy already. Good night from Jakarta

xx,
Kalyana.

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2012 Caleidoscope

Yay tomorrow is NEW YEAR! Time runs too fast I guess. It's like yesterday I made a resolution for 2012. And I'm really happy that most of my resolutions are fulfilled.

If you are my BBM friends that are currently reading this, you probably know that on the first 3 months in 2012, I write this on my BBm status.
2012 tagline: Make 2012 a Productive Year!

2012 resolutions:
1. Join some competitions
2. Can make my own money
3. My blog got featured in medias
4. Make people happy
5. Make my mom and dad proud
6. More active in campus activities
7. Gain more friends
8. Get sponsor for blog
9. Become project manager in events in campus

The bold ones are successfully done. I hope number 8 and 9 will be obtained next year :)

And not only that, I got bonus too in 2012:

Join competition in other cities in Indonesia. Name it Lampung, Bandung, and of course Jakarta.

Join my very first time competition in London School.

Join my very fist MUN (model United Nations) in Bakrie University.

Be a champion of a competition in Bandung.

Be a quarter finalist of a competition in Lampung.

Be able to meet great friends, the one in need, indeed.

Can join many part time jobs, which give me income, networks and FUN at the same time.

Yeah, finally able to move on.

Meet some boys who just wanna play around with someone's feelings.

Meet jackass people who actually teach me how to be more patient.

Can buy stuffs I like.

Finally can apply eye liner by my own (haha!)

Get so much complication in mind about friendship, relationship, and future.

New camera and a super helpful tripod (yay)

Work harder, gain much!

and other things I forgot.

2012 is the best year for me, so far. My tagline in 2012 is: Make 2012 a productive year.

And thank God, it's successfully accomplished!

Being by my side for the whole year (read: not in a relationship) is great. Here's why, I once thought that having a boyfriend will make me feel happy, but can be very gloomy (or in popular Indonesian teen dictionary: galau). And that kind of gloomy feelings will lead me to be unproductive. I learned from mistake that I really didn't feel like doing anything when I was in fight with my boyfriend. So, this year I can say that I'm satisfied that I can learn how to be more patient, and prepare to love 'the one' better in the future. By that being said, I proved that I can be more active in campus, join this and that, have more friends, expand my network and don't have to worry about how terrible that kind of feeling is when you miss the one you love but just can't see him.

So, where should I go in 2013? Frankly speaking, I haven't thought about new year's resolution :D But one thing for sure, 2013 will be a better year than 2012. Agree? :)

And, thank you for reading. I hope you all have a nice day, a very awesome new year's celebration. I wish I can attend blogger meet up in 2013!

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