Going Out

It is Monday. It was the last day of the year 2018. Rahutama went to Purworejo in the morning. He would settle some matters. One of them was to visit his new acquaintance.

At about 10:00 I and Nuri went to Ciputra Mall for site seeing. We ordered a Gojek car to get there. The cost was Rp18.000. We had been long time not visiting there but the mall was still visited by many people. I bought sandals for me. Nuri told that my previous one was so terribel. Before going back home we have lunch at Bakso Lapangan Tembak counter. A Gojek car brought us home.

In the afternoon I walked through streets of Puspanjolo, Sudirman, and Bojongsalaman. At the floodway side walk on Bojongsalaman street I found the preparation of Semarang New Year Welcoming. The Mayor would be inaugurating the bridge fountain in service. Lanjutannya...

Being at Home

It is Sunday. I, Nuri, and Rahutama were at home all the time. Nuri made tofu long bean stir fry for our meal. I enjoyed it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

We wanted to see Dastan and Aishalina at their house but then we found that Anindya and her gang went to Surakarta. They joined a gathering managed by Bagus' colleague. Lanjutannya...

Dining Out

It is Saturday. At 11:00 I and Rahutama traced the new openedly toll road Batang - Semarang Segment from Tegalkangkung Gate of Semarang to Weleri Gate vice versa. It had been free of charge till the end of the year since the road was under soft opening. The road was exactly pleasant with beautiful scenaries along the corridor. We enjoyed driving there. Before getting home we had lunch at Bu Lin's kiosk.

In the evening I, Nuri, Anindya, Dastan, Ailin, and Bibik checked in the Kozy Resto on Papandayan Street. The resto was exactly cozy but I was anxious about the first deck structure. It little bit deflected when there was a man walking. We then moved to ground floor far from the deck. I ordered nasi goreng and mango freezy. The tastes were not bad. Lanjutannya...

Going to Salaman

It is Friday. I and Rahutama went to Salaman. We left home at 08:10. At Ungaran Rest Area we stopped by to refuel the car. At Warung Bu Atmo we stopped again for breakfast. At 11:00 we arrived at the house.

At 12:00 we joined Friday prayer at Masjid As Shofi. We came by at Adi's house.

In the afternoon Rahutama went to Purworejo to meet his friend. I, Adi, and Lik Santo went to Candimulyo to have durians. Some durians were offered along the streets in Candimulyo area. The price was still high. I bought 2 small size durians at Rp150.000.

At about 17:00 we left the house for home. Nuri asked us to get back home. We stopped by at Bu Toha Chicken Resto at Tuntang area. I dined there but Rahutama did not. He was still full. We then get into the toll road from Bawen gate. At Manyaran Gate we exited. We found for the first time many overpasses had been installed at Manyaran Gate. At about 20:00 we arrived home. Lanjutannya...

Being at Home

It is Thursday. The car was in a workshop to fix the body from scrat. So, I had to be still at home. Ratna and Ninok came home. The brought us various snacks.

At 13:00 I went to Poncol Station to get a ticket for Jakarta. I could not reschedule the ticket I had had because it had been a non discount ticket. The new ticket was a discount ticket, they were not compatible. It was about 2 hours I was there. I took a turn slip, after coming my turn I bought a new ticket. Then, I took a turn slip to see a customer service to get a paper of ticket abortion. Finally, I took a turn slip again for ticketing booth to settle the abortion.

I went there and went back home by Gojek bikes. Lanjutannya...

Going Back to Semarang

It is Wednesday. At 08:30 we left the guesthouse for Surakarta. We had breakfast at Soto Jaduk Sambisari. The place and the dish were not bad.

Because the place was close to Sambisari Temple we stopped by there. The temple was one time a Hinduism one built at about eight century. It then was covered by sand from Merapi Volcano eruption. At the decade of 1980 the government uncovered it so, it appears beautiful although under the ground level. I was interested in the drainage system. The rain water is collected in the perimeter ditch that behaves a retention long pond. We left the venue after making some pictures of us.

We arrived at the Pusat Grosir Solo (PGS Solo Gross Shopping Center) at 11:45. Rahutama and Nuri bought pieces of batik fabric. There were many people shopping here. They came mostly from other towns. At about 13:00 we left the center.

We had lunch at Tamansari Resto in Colomadu area. The customers were crowded. We had to be in queue to get the food and pay off. We like to have meal there because they offer various dishes.

On going back to Semarang we entered the toll road from Kartasura Gate. Kartasura - Salatiga Section was free of charge. It was rainy and Rahutama was sleepy so the driver was transfered to Nuri. Before maghrib time we reached home. Lanjutannya...

Going to Jogja

It is Tuesday. It is Christmas Day. At 08:00 I, Nuri, and Rahutama went to Jogja to accompanied Yuanto and the gang (Ratna, Yuandra, and the relatives at about 8 people) proposing marriage for Yuandra, his son. We met them at Adem Ayem Resto in Pringsurat to discuss what we would do in Jogja. I was in charge to be a speaker representing Yuanto.

At Magelang we bought wajik (sweet sticky rice curd) for a gift. Other gifts were brought from Semarang such as jadah (no sweet sticky rice curd), banana, pastry, fabric, and sandals. At a masjid in Palbapang area we put the stuff in order. In a masjid near Salam we prayed and changed the clothes. Finally, we arrived at the venue in Pakem at about 13:30.

At about 14:00 in a rainy situation the procession began. The host representative welcomed us. Then, I spoke about my intention to propose marriage to Malinda, the host's daughter, for Yuandra. They received our proposal and to show a good willing they asked us for having late lunch together. All communication was managed in Javanese language. To avoid slip of tongue I read a text I had prepared. The host was Bayu. He was not in good health condition so he did not show up all the time we were there.

At about 16:00 we asked for leaving. We checked in at North Sumatera Guesthouse. In the evening Rahutama bought us fried chicken for dinner. Lanjutannya...

Joining Qigong

It is Monday. I and Nuri joined Qigong in the temple hall. Twelve people joined the session. We did not get in full session, we just did chenqi, laqi, and pengqi guanding. On the way home we bought king banana for the gift in the marriage proposal would be managed tomorrow for Yuandra.

At about 10:00 Rahutama accompanied me to Ana's kiosk in Kampung Laut area. They sale various dishes especially seafood. We bought shrimp, calamar, and shell dishes.

In the afternoon I went to Cak Rus Barbershop to trim my hari. Lanjutannya...

Discussing Marriage Proposal

It is Sunday. I did my weekend ritual, washing my clothes in the morning. The day was cloudy but it turned to clear when I starting to hang them for drying. Rahutama when to his classmate to join his wedding party.

In the afternoon we welcomed Yuwanto, Ratna, Andra, his fiancee Linda, Ninok, and Linda's cousin. We discussed the plan to go to Jogja to propose Linda for marriage with Andra. It was a little bit complex business.

In the evening I and Nuri went to Anindya's house to see the kids. As usual they were so cute and we were happy. Bagus was not in. He was on duty. Lanjutannya...

Rahutama Coming

It is Saturday. At 04:00 we went to Terboyo area to pick up Rahutama. He just came from Singaraja. To get here he parked his bike in Ketapang Banyuwangi and by train he got him in Surabaya. From Bungurasih Terminal he got in a bus that brought him to Semarang. I missed my dawn prayer.

I was still at home, getting rest. Lanjutannya...

Going Back to Semarang

It is Friday. I went back home. I woke up at 04:00 local time and prepared myself for that. At 04:45 a Gojek car brought me to the airport. My flight was Lion Air JT0367 scheduled to depart at 06:50. After checking in I had my breakfast at a soto ayam counter. At 06:15 we were called for boarding from Gate G10. I was at seat 32B. At 06:50 our plane Boeing 737-900ER took of for Surabaya. At 08:10 Surabaya time it landed at Juanda Airport.

More than an hour I waited for the next flight, Nam Air IN225. It was schedule to depart at 10:40. I boarded from the gate 6. Our Boeing 737-500 took off on time. I was on seat 5C. At 11:25 we landed in Ahmad Yani Airport of Semarang. Nuri fetched me up. We stopped by at Superindo Shop so I missed my Friday prayer. Lanjutannya...

Being in the Hotel

It is Thursday. I had nothing to do. I had breakfast in the hotel. At 11:00 I walked till Klandasan area and had coffee at Canton Coffee Shop. On the way back to the hotel I had lunch at Warung Tegal Barokah.

At 16:00 I had fish meat tofu at a kiosk nearby. It was cheap, Rp15.000 per portion of about 7 items.

At 19:00 I walked to Klandasan area again to dine at Warung Tegal Barokah Jaya. It was different to the previous one. Lanjutannya...

Visiting Site

It is Wednesday. I traced the project site from Section 1 to Section 4.

At 07:15 Anto came to pick me. I allowed him to have breakfast in the hotel along with me. The hotel provided 2 packs of breakfast for each room. At 08:15 we checked out from the hotel.

My first visit was Section one office where I met Herlambang to discuss box culverts in Kariangu entrance area.

I left the office for Wika Main office to borrow security wears. Santi gave me the ones.

The third visit was Section 2.1 office where I met Hanif and Rivaldo. Almost an hour I was there till we made a meeting notes.

I and Anto had lunch at a simple soto kiosk. It was cheap of course. I just spent Rp340.000 there.

One and a half hour later I arrived at Section 2.2 office. I had to cross messy palm plantation and mining roads to get there. I paid my prayers there. Then I met Zulfikar. The discussion was about Box Culvert at Station 47+350. He told the owner did not agree to put it.

At 18:30 I arrived at Section 4 Office after skipping Section 3 office that was not necessarily. I met Khairul. We discussed the bridge at Station 7+000.

At 19:30 I left the office for the hotel. We dined at Upik Resto. We stopped by at Wika Office to return the safety wear. At about 22:30 I checked in at Whiz Premier Hotel room 611. Lanjutannya...

Going to Balikpapan

It is Tuesday. I woke up at 04:00. At 06:30 Nuri dropped me at the airport. I would go to Balikpapan.

My flight was JT0624 scheduled to depart at 08:00. I was on seat 32C. Lion Air Boeing 737-800 NG took off on time. At 10:40 I landed at Sepinggan Airport. It was on time.

Saswinto fetched me. He is Haerudin's man to whom we rent the car. We then went to kilometerage 13 to see the Kariangu Access( of the tol road) area. The area was previously an intersection to Kariangu.

After having lunch at a soto banjar kiosk we went to Wika Guesthouse at Mediteranian Housing. I had a discussion with Isvan about the list of drainage structures quantity.

To kill the time we went to Pasar Inpres to have coffee at Nam Min coffee shop. Finally, at 18:30 I checked in the Zurich Hotel room 503. I dined at a food stall nearby Lanjutannya...

Being at Home

It is Monday. I was at home. I did not feel well. We did not go to the temple hall to join qigong.

At 09:00 Nuri went out to join her gang having lunch at Pulen Resto in Singosari area. I was at home ironing.

In the evening I, accompanied by Nuri, went to Merbabu Bookstore. I bought a black HP2545 printer cartridge at Rp160.000. Lanjutannya...

Going to Salaman

It is Sunday. After praying I washed my clothes. I hanged them in the washing room because we would go to Salaman. WAshing room is opened so air circulates freely will make clothes less humid.

At 08:56 we left home. We stopped by at Swiss bakery to buy some. We stopped again at Essy Jatingaleh to buy a brownies.

At 11:00 we arrived at Magelang. We came to the kidneys bean soup kiosk but it closed. So we had lunch at Tahu Pojok instead. Before continuing to Semarang we stopped at Lezat Snack shop while we bought various snacks.

At about 12:00 we arrived at the family house. Lik Santo and Lik War seemed ok. Priyono was there to fix the photocell power system. Lik Santo was under survellience of his prostate.

An hour later we went to Adi's house. I just wanted to know Dita's coffee. He had a minimal coffee making set.

At about 15:00 we went back home. We took Kopeng route to avoid traffic jam. At 19:08 we arrived at home. Lanjutannya...

Going Back to Semarang

It is Saturday. I went back home, I left the guesthouse at 04:30 after praying. I ordered a Gojek bike to bring me to PGC1 stop. A bus then brought me to Harmoni stop. Another bus got me at Gambir Station at 06:00. After printed the boarding pass I had my breakfast at the canteen. On my menu was rice, scrambled egg, tofu, and vegetable. Its price was Rp15.000.

My train was Argo Muria. I got the ticket at Rp450.00 yesterday using KAI application, so I did not get a 20% discount. I was on board at 06:45. The train was ready on the track at 06:40. It departed on time at 07:00. I was in coach 5 seat 4B. It seemed the train would be arriving at Semarang behind schedule because it reached Cirebon at 10:07 and Tegal at 11:13. It was true, at 13:13 it arrived at Tawang Station. It was 13 minutes late. Nuri picked me up. At about 13:45 we arrived at home.

After maghrib time I and Nuri dined at Mi Miramor at Mugas area. I asked Asri, ARGI, ALY, and ZAKY to join us there. I needed to talked with the kids, especially, ALY. ALY would pass highschool this education year. I wanted to know his interest to seek a higher education. Lanjutannya...

Gabus Pucung

It is Friday. I put my clothes to the laundry shop. Then, I had breakfast at Warung Tegal Satuhati. I arrived at the office at 08:30. Benny, Anwar, and Priyonggo came later. Utayanto also showed up. Atina seemed absent. We tried to make up the report.

At 11:45 I joined Friday prayer at Masjid BaiturRahim. The preaching was not good. It slightly provocated the jemaah.

At 13:00 I and Priyonggo went to Jagakarsa to have lunch at a gabus pucung food stall. Gabus pucung is a dish made of fried gabus fish poured with black gravy. It was tasty. I spent Rp107.000 there.

This evening I still was at the guesthouse. I did not get a today ticket to go home. I got a ticket for tomorrow. Lanjutannya...

Postponing Going Home

It is Thursday. I arrived at the office at 08:30. Anwar was in just arriving. He would renew his passport at a mobile immigration office but he did not get the slot.

Benny, Priyonggo, and Atina came later. Benny told the report should be reformatted following the Danu's direction. The reformatted report had to be finished tomorrow. So, I postponed to be back to Semarang. I asked Nuri to reschedule my train ticket.

The rain dropped heavily. When I went back to the guesthouse I found showering. Nendi the OB gave me ride to the guesthouse. Lanjutannya...

Being in the Office

It is Wednesday. In the morning Nuri told her upset for being told by Anindya that the flowering plants she grew bothered her husband. She wanted to managed meeting attended by her, her husband, and her parents in law.

I arrived at the office at 09:00. Priyonggo, Anwar, and Benny came later. Atina was still absent. Utayanto came at about 11:00.

My diet was disturbed because Anwar made me Javanese styled noodles. The taste was ok. Benny then distributed nasi krawu. I did not eat it because it contained beef. Our plan to have lunch at a warung gabus pucung was postponed.

It was rainy in the afternoon but it was clear when I went back to the guesthouse at 19:30. Lanjutannya...

Being in the Office

It is Tuesday. Bambang left the guesthouse early. He would go to Manado. I arrived at the office at 09:05. I directly turned the computer on and worked. I composed a application draft for allowing constructing Pondokgong Bridge. Priyonggo, Anwar, and Benny came later. Atina was absent because he suffered diarrhea.

At 11:00 I and Priyonggo accompanied Anwar to get car spare parts at Kemayoran Market. It was a special market offering various spareparts. We had lunch there.

At 14:30 we arrived at the office again. It was heavy raining. Nendi helped us by offering an umbrella.

At 19:00 I went to the guesthouse. I bought bananas from an Indomaret shop. I dined with them. Lanjutannya...

Going to Jakarta

It is Monday. In the morning I and Nuri joined qigong in the temple hall. The participants were 11 people. We practiced chenqi, laqi (la - tui), pengqi guanding, and sanxin zhuang. After the session Nuri paid her dues. On the way home we stopped by at Prembaen market to get soup condiments.

At noon I went Ada Supermarket to buy sleeveles undershirts and a teeshirt. I ordered Gojek bikes to brought me there and back home.

At 14:30 I left home for Tawang Station. Nuri dropped me there. My train was Argo Muria departing on time at 16:00. I was on coach 8 seat 2B. At 22:09 it reached Jatinegara. I got off there. I took buses to get me to Kampung Rambutan Terminal. A Gojek bike then dropped me at the guesthouse at 23:35. Bambang was in. He was ready to go to Manado. Lanjutannya...

Being at Home

It is Sunday. I was at home. I did my ritual: washing my clothes and ironing afterward. In the morning Ratna came by. Yuwanto dropped her and left. He picked her in the afternoon.

Meanwhile, Anindya asked us to go to her house to recieve a set of furniture. Nuri was still with Ratna so I went there. Packs of furniture were delivered from an Informa Furniture outlet. My job was to receive them. I met Aisha and Bibik. Dastan was away with Bagus. Lanjutannya...

Being at Home

It is Saturday at home. Nuri moved the flowering plants to Anindya's house. She was being crazy with planting them so she asked Anindya to plant them there. Lanjutannya...

Dining Out

It is Friday. I joined the Friday Prayer at Masjid Attaqwa. On the way home I stopped by at Anindya's house to see the kids. I met Dastan, Aisha, and Bibik. I was happy seeing them.

In the evening I and Nuri dined Basilia Kitchen. As usual I ordered fish and chips. Lanjutannya...

Going Back to Semarang

It is Thursday. I put my clothes to the laundry shop. I arrived at the office at 08:00. Priyonggo came at 08:15. At 08:30 we left the office for the office of Directorate General of Water Resources to put the permission application for using water Resources for bridge construction. We stopped by at Hotel D'Cozie to pick up Rustiani and Deni.

We went to the DG of WR office together. We put our application for allowing using WR to the front office. There were some documents having to be added. Priyonggo would fulfill it later. We left the office for lunch. At a kiosk we got Manado styled fish soup. We tasted it.

I left Priyonggo for Gambir. A Gojek bike brought me there. I was just aware that there was a bus going there. A Gambir Station I met Risnawati and her husband (Sunu). The just came from Semarang.

My train was Argo Sindoro. It departed on time 16:15. I was on coach 5 seat 11B but a lady begged me to change her seat at 11C with mine. So, I was on 11C. The train arrived at Semarang at 22:13, before the schedule of 22:15. Nuri picked me home. I was home at 22:44. Lanjutannya...

Being in the Office

It is Wednesday. I had a banana for the breakfast. At 09:05 I arrived at the office. I worked to make my report more precise.

Atina, Anwar, Priyonggo, and Benny came later. Benny left the office early. I left the office at about isha time. Lanjutannya...

Having Lunch Out

It is Tuesday. I had an apple for my breakfast. At 09:00 I arrived at the office. Dery was present. I inspected his drswings.

At 11:00 I, Anwar, Priyonggo, and Atina went to Ida's resto in Pegadegan area. It specialized in cow bones soup the dish Atina, Anwar, and Priyonggo ordered. I ordered fried chicken. Ida served us alone. Her helpers had not come yet.

At 15:00 Benny managed a meeting. He told us the assignment would terminate at the end of the month. The employees had to deliver the reports.

I left the office at 20:00. Before leaving I dined there. I asked an OB to bought me nasi uduk. Lanjutannya...

Being in the Office

It is Monday. I arrived at the office at 09:00. Priyonggo, Anwar, Atina, Benny, and Utayanto arrived later in sequence. I passes Troso fabric to Priyonggo and Anwar.

I almost did nothing in the office. I just assisted Priyonggo composing an application for allowing WR space usage.

It was rainy outside. I left the office at about 18:00 after the rain completed to stop. I dined at warung nasi uduk. Lanjutannya...

Going to Jakarta

It is Sunday. At 05:00 Nuri dropped me at Tawang Station. I would go to Jakarta. My train was Argo Sindoro scheduled to depart at 06:00. After printed the boarding pass I went to the toilet for defecating. The outward toilet was locked so I had to get into the inward toilet. At 05:45 I boarded in coach 7 seat 2A. The train departed on time.

At 11:50 I got off at Jatinegara Station. Busway buses then brought me to Terminal Kampung Rambutan. Finally, a Gojek bike got me at the guesthouse at 13:20. I had lunch in the guesthouse.

In the evening I dined at Warung Nasiuduk. Lanjutannya...

Going to Jepara

It is Saturday. In the morning we fixed the stove's hose. The gas regulator had been defect so we replaced it with a new one. It's price was Rp80.000. 

At 10:00 we left home for Jepara. We stopped by at Bank Jateng Simpanglima for drawing cash. It was my December pension salary. The second stop was Fancy Bakery on Sudiarto Street. We bought several snack. The other stop was at an Indomaret shop in Welahan area where we bought other snacks. Finally, we arrived at Desa Troso our destination. We wanted to shop fabrics.

Desa Troso was known as a center of woven fabric. There were many workshops spreading around the area. However, it seemed a sunset industry. The buyers were scarce. We visited Lestari and Cakrabaru shops. The shops seemed obsolete. We bought pieces of fabric.

Our trip was not so smooth because we found a road repairing. However, we arrived at home before maghrib time. Lanjutannya...

Being at Home

It is Friday. We were still at home all day. Nuri washed her clothes. I again run my remote office. Dery finished the design drawings of kilometerage 13. Directly, I forwarded them to Isvan.

I joined Friday prayer at Masjid Attaqwa nearby. I did not see Pak Sudiyono joining the prayer. Lanjutannya...

Being at Home

It was Thursday. In the morning I washed my clothes. The day seemed promising but in the afternoon it was heavy raining. However, my clothes were dried just after dhuhur time. I ironed them in the afternoon.

This day we were happy because before dhuhur time Bibik and Ailin came by. Ailin was happy being at home. Finally she got slept. Nuri went to Dastan's school to pick him up. He came by to pick Ailin up for their house.

In the evening Bibik came by again along with Ailin. She told the house was inundated by rain water. Nuri panicly asked Anindya and Bagus to come home soon. Lanjutannya...

Being at Home

It is Wednesday. I was still at home. In the morning I defecated solidy. However, it was in litte pieces. Nuri made sprout dish for our meal.

Along the day I managed a remote office. I directed Gugun and Dery from home. Internet and whatsapp application were used to supported it. Lanjutannya...

Gathering

It is Tuesday. I was at home for recovering. I did not defecate but I thought my digestive system was going better.

In the afternoon Zaenal asked me to have coffee somewhere. I then forwarded the information to Pranoto and Hidayat. Pranoto told that he and Suprapto would join the coffee session. We agreed to have coffee at Kopi Oma Shop at 20:00. Hidayat had another schedule at the time.

At 19:50 I arrived at the shop. Zaenal came later at 20:00. Pranoto and Suprapto came at about 20:20. As usual we talked around revealing our experiences. I ordered smoothi because I had had coffee at home. I did not feel well, too. The others ordered coffee. At 22:30 we dismissed. Lanjutannya...

Going Back to Semarang

It is Monday. I still defecated fluidy. So, I cancelled my plan to go to Balikpapan. I told Priyonggo about my condition and let him go there alone.

I had breakfast at a warung tegal nearby the hotel. Nuri brought rice back to the hotel. She and Rahutama ate it in the hotel room. At 09:30 I and Nuri left the hotel for Gambir Station leaving Rahutama in the hotel. We just put our baggages in the locker. We then went to Ambassador Mall.

Nuri bought glasses there. The old ones were broken. I was in a coffee house on the 4th floor waiting for her setting the focus. It was Caffe La Tazza. It provided good americano. I spent Rp66.000 for americano and french-fries.

At 13:30 we went back to the station. We had lunch in the canteen. I did my prayer on the first floor. At 15:30 we went up to the second floor for boarding. We were in Argo Sindoro train, coach 6, and seat 8A and 8B. We were wrong to sat at 9A and 9B. However, the guys supposed to sit there allowed us to stay. We changed our seats.

The train departed at 16:15. We reached Tawang Station at 22:07. Bagus, Anindya, and Dastan picked us up for home. At about 22:40 we arrived at home. Lanjutannya...

Joining a Wedding Party

It is Sunday. We had breakfast at a shopping complex close to the hotel. I thought this place was nice. It provided almost everything. It is accessable because it is close to the airport, train station, and toll road. We met Harry when we were having coffee. Harry was friend of Garwono.

At 10:00 we went to the venue. Join a Wedding heavy rainy Lanjutannya...

Family Gathering

It is Saturday. I was still diarrhea. I had rice and vegetables soup for breakfast at Warung Tegal Satuhati. At 10:30 I ordered a Gojek bike to bring me to PGC1 stop. Then, I got in a bus that brought me to Pal Putih stop. A Gojek bike finally brought me to Gambir Station at 12:00.

I met Rahutama there. He just came from the airport. Then, Nuri joined us. She just arrived from Semarang. We has lunch at Bakmi Gajahmada counter. A Gojek car then brought us to Bumi Serpong Damai. We checked in at Kinari Residence. We got room 3H. After being there for a while Rahutama left to his hotel. We then found that Esti, Dede, Mentari, Kartika, Friska, and her daughter had checked in at the same level.

At 19:00 we dined at Pondok 18 Resto nearby. Lik Santo, Adi, Mahardi, Erna, Delfta, Firda, Asri, Fitriani, Peni, and Rahutama came to join. Lanjutannya...

Seeing a Doctor

It is Friday. In the morning my defecate was fluidy. I felt badly. At 08:45 I left the guesthouse for the office. I stopped by at Warung Satuhati for breakfast. Rice, soup, and tofu were on my dish. I got in a public transport to get to the office.  At 09:15 I arrived there.

I asked an OB to buy bananas. My lunch was with banana. I joined Friday praying at Masjid Baiturrahim. At 14:00 I asked Fahmi the OB to bring me to the guesthouse. I had a rest.

At 19:00 I ordered a Gojek bike to go to Ardita Clinic on Jalan Cilangkap Raya to see a doctor. Doctor Victor gave me 4 kinds of medicines, those are: (1) Carsida 10 tablets, administered before having meal 3 times a day, and those were administered after having meal (2) SCOPMA PLUS 10 caplets, 3 times a day, (3) LOKEV Omeprazole 10 capsules, 3 times a day, and (4) CAVIPLEX 10 caplets, 2 times a day. I spent Rp110.000.

On the way back to the guesthouse. I ordered a Gojek bike to bring me to the warung nasi uduk for dining. I walked to Indomaret Shop for buying bread.

Lanjutannya...

Going to Jakarta

It is Thursday. I woke up at 03:45 and prepared myself for going. After praying I left home for the station. Nuri accompanied me. I bought a ticket at a goshow mode. I got Argo Sindoro ticket for Rp280.000. My coach was 8, I would be on seat 8A. Lanjutannya...

Gathering

It is Wednesday. In the morning Nuri went to the temple hall to join qigong. I was at home ironing. At 08:45 I went to the hydro lab to meet Pranoto. We discussed the report. At 10:00 I left the lab for Warung Senggol on Jalan Anjasmoro. I had late breakfast there. Mangut was on the menu.

At 20:00 I went to to meet Pranoto and Suprapto. We talked about At 21:00 I left for home. Lanjutannya...

Joining a Wedding Party

It is Tuesday. It was a holiday to commemorate the birthday of Prophet Muhammad. I walked along the streets of Pamularsih Dalam, Puspanjolo, Sudirman, dan Bojongsalaman. I stopped by at Anindya's house to see the kids. Dastan was awake but Aishalina was sleeping. Anindya, Bagus, Bibik, another Bibik were in.

After having a rest for a while I washed my clothes. The day was promising so at about 11:00 some of them were dried.

At 11:30 I joined a wedding party at Vina House. Bambang Sulaksono managed it to celebrate the marriage of his daughter, Laksmi Adiswanisa. She married to Itsnain Aji Pangestu. Suprisingly, I met Retnobroto here. I found that she is Bambang's younger sister. She substituted the bride's mother standing on stage to recieve the guests' greetings since her mother (Bambang's wife) had been passing a way. In the venue I met Nidhom, Eko, Pranoto, etc. Lanjutannya...

Being at Home

It is Monday. In the morning I and Nuri joined qigong in the temple hall. The participants were about 13 people. We practiced chenqi, laqi, pengqi guanding, and sanxin zhuang. On the way home we shopped at Gang Baru and Prembaen alley markets.

This day was a weekday but I was still in Semarang because the day of tomorrow would be a holiday. At dhuhur time Nuri picked Dastan from his play group and dropped him at his house. Lanjutannya...

Shopping

It is Sunday. In the morning I was at home relaxed. Nuri made sambel pete and oseng tahu for our breakfast and lunch. After dhuhur time I and Nuri went to Piranti Shop to buy a balance. The shop was at Lampersari area. It provided various cooking stuff.

In the afternoon Nuri went to Superindo Supermarket to shop fruits. Lanjutannya...

Being at Home

It is Saturday. I ironed clothes I had washed yesterday. After dhuhur time I and Nuri lunch at Mi Ramor Resto. It was a budget resto but the dishes were tasty. Lanjutannya...

Being at Home

It is Friday. I was still at home. At about 09:00 I washed clothes I had used during in Pasir Pangaraian. I joined Friday prayer at Masjid Attaqwa nearby. On the way home I stopped by at Anindya's house, I saw the kids. Then, Dastan was with me going home. He was with Nuri making banana cake. Lanjutannya...

Going Back to Semarang

It is Thursday. At 09:05 arrived at the office. I still continued to fix the report. I also supervised Dery on making the drainage design drawing kilometerage 13. I did my dhuhur prayer at Masjid Baiturrahim in Bina Marga housing complex.

At 12:30 left the office for the guesthouse. I packed my stuff for a trip. At 13:00 left the guesthouse for Gambir Station by Gojek car. The traffic was little bit congested so we passed Semanggi flyover. At 14:30 I arrived at the station. I had lunch at the canteen.

My train was Argo Sindoro. I was in coach 5 seat 9C. The train departed on time though the preceeding train (Bangunkarta) departed 15 minutes late. However, the train seemed running slower than usual. We arrived at Cirebon at 19:05, Tegal at 20:10, Pekalongan at 21:00, and Semarang Tawang at 22:25. It was 10 minutes behind schedule. At 23:10 arrived arrived at home. Lanjutannya...

Being in the Office

It is Wednesday. At 08:30 I went to the office. I stopped by at Warung Tegal Satuhati to have breakfast. At arriving at the office I passed kerupuk sanjay to Nendi the OB.

Atina, Benny, Anwar, and Priyonggo came later. I worked to settle the check list form named Daftar Simak Survai Hidrologi. I also supervised I'i to fix the RBI map for BWSK3. I checked Dery in drawing the kilometerage 13 drainage.

At maghrib time I went back to the guesthouse. At 22:30 using WA application I discussed with Ahmad Yani, a supervising consultant member, concerning side ditch check list. Lanjutannya...

Going to Jakarta

It is Tuesday. The lodge provided us breakfast. The menu consisted of coffee and lontong sayur. At 07:00 we checked out of the lodge for Pekanbaru. We were in 5 consisted of I, Priyono, Sri Rejeki, Gilang, and the driver. Though the road was ruined in some points our trip was smooth. At 11:00 we arrived at Kimteng coffee shop. We had coffee and bread.

At 12:00 we went to Pasar Bawah for shopping. I bought dried fish and snacks. Pasar Bawah was a legendary market in Pekanbaru. It was one of points of interest.

We then went to Pondok Masakan Khas Melayu Resto (close to the airport) to have lunch. They served various Melayu dishes. We actually tasted them.

The last stop was a shop selling talam durian. Gilang and Priyono bought some.

At 14:30 we arrived at the airport. Our flight was JT0295 scheduled to depart at 17:00. However, it was delayed to 18:00. We found that the plane took off at 19:30. I was on seat 22C. At 20:50 we landed at Cengkareng Airport. We dismissed. I ordered a Gojek car to get me to the guesthouse. At 22:30 I arrived there. Bambang was in Lanjutannya...

Joining a Wedding Procession

It is Monday. It was an exhausting day. This morning at 07:00 Muhammad Air Firdausi was married to Henny Juniati Harahap. A marriage agreement (akad nikah) was held in Alimuddin's house (the bride's father). A marriage registrat came to complete the paper so after the session conclued the bride and the groom received their marriage books.

There was a traditional procession after the agreement but I left the venue to get a rest. At 11:00 I came again to the house to join a reception. I dressed a Riau traditional custom as like Priyono. At 13:00 I went back to the lodge though the session was still going on. Priyono, Sri, and Gilang were still at the venue till 16:00.

In the evening we went to a Melayuan resto named Selera Bersama. Lanjutannya...

Going to Pasir Pangaraian

It Sunday. During dawn time it was raining so I cancelled to pray in Masjid Gunung Merah SAS (Sulit Air Sepakat). I did my dawn prayer in the hotel. At 06:15 we had breakfast in the dining room at the ground floor.

At 07:15 we went to Kimteng Coffee Shop to have coffee. I kept my word to meet Aznaidi there. He came in later. I passed souvenir batiks for him and Bona to him. As usual I ordered a plain coffee and baked bread with sarikaya jam.

At 09:00 we left Pekanbaru for Pasir Pangaraian. The trip was going smooth. At 13:00 we arrived there. We checked in at Putri Bungsu Lodge. We took a rest there.

After isha time we went to Alimuddin's house to join the traditional Batak proposal. Siregar family represented my family to propose marriage to a Harahap's girl. Some Harahap seniors joined the session. The Siregar dan Harahap talked using Batak language so I, Priyono, dan Sri could not follow the discussion. Amid the session, at 23:00 I, Priyono, and Sri asked to leave. Someone told us that the session would conclude at about 02:00 next day. Lanjutannya...

Going to Pekanbaru

It is Saturday. In the morning at 08:30 Nuri dropped me at airport. I would go to Pekanbaru. My flight was JT0505 scheduled to depart at 09:45. We were delayed for about 30 minutes. At about 11:00 we arrived at Cengkareng Airport. I had to wait for 4 hours for the next flight.

The next flight was JT292 scheduled to depart at 14:35. It was delayed, at 15:05 we took off for Pekanbaru. I was on seat 30D. We landed at Sultan Syarif Kasim II Airport of Pekanbaru at 16:30. Priyono, Sri, and Gilang picked me up from the airport. We checked in at Hotel Amaris on Jalan KH Wachid Hasjim.

Before maghrib time I went out to had martabak mesir at Radar Canteen. I did my maghrib prayer at Masjid Gunung Merah SAS nearby. At about 19:00 we dined at Kotabuana Resto. Lanjutannya...

Joining a Meeting

It is Friday. In the morning I ironed the clothes I had washed yesterday. At 12:00 I joined Friday Prayer at Masjid Attaqwa.

At 13:00 I went to the office of Water Resources Management to join a meeting. There was a contraction work in front of the office so I could not park the car there. The car park was in front of the abandoned office of BBPOM (Food and Drug Administration).

The meeting was chaired by Ketut Arsa. The other participants were Suhartono, Bambang Eko, etc. We discussed the recruitment of the members from NGOs. We agreed that a guideline should be issued first. At 16:00 we dismissed. On the way home I refueled the car Lanjutannya...

Fixing the Elevated Thank

It is Thursday. Nuri and I were at home in the morning. We waited for Rozi, a technician used to fix our home. Our elevated thank had leaked for about a month. He and his assistant came at about 09:00. We found that the outlet part was leaked. They then emptied the thank and fixed by puting sealant from the inner side. It was done and no more leakage.

After dhuhur time I washed my clothes. I needed them for my trip on Saturday. The day was showering and cloudy so they were not dried at the late afternoon. I put them in the bed room and I turned the AC on. Lanjutannya...

Being at Home

It is Wednesday. Nuri joined qigong in the morning at the temple hall. I was still at home. At 11:00 RW leader Mr. Sukirdi came to picked me up to his house. He got me meeting with kelurahan chief. He responded my complain to the mayor about his service. He told that he acknowledged the existence of RW organization. Lanjutannya...

Banking

It is Tuesday. There was showering in the morning but the clear before noon. Nuri used the day to wash clothes. At 10:30 she went out to join a gathering at Mrs. Yetty's house. I went to BCA Bank Sudirman to update my bankbook. On the way home I stopped by at Cak Rus' barbershop. I trimmed my hair. The day was hot and humid. I arrived at home in very sweaty condition.

I used my afternoon to run the remote office. I managed my work from home by directing people in Jakarta office. Lanjutannya...

Visiting Kampung Batik

It is Monday. In the morning Nuri joined qigong in the temple hall. I was still at home. After dhuhur time I and Nuri went to Kampung Batik Semarang 16 at Meteseh area. The venue was a spaceous batik center where people may come and watch how batiks were made. We bought 2 pieces of Semarang styled batik. On the way home we stopped by at Ada Supermarket. We bought an Indonesia styled hat. Lanjutannya...

Joining a Wedding Party

It is Sunday. In the morning I washed my clothes. Before 10:00 most of them were dried.

At 10:45 I and Nuri went to Rimba Graha to join a wedding party. It was managed by Mr. Suryono to celebrate the marriage of his daughter, Dewi Ratih. She married to her highschoolmate, Reddy. Compared to other colleagues' wedding parties, this party was simple. The invitees were also limited. We met the only colleague, Subagio Wardoyo and his wife. At 11:30 we left the venue for home. Lanjutannya...

Being at Home

It is Saturday. I was still at home. In the afternoon I went to Anindya's house to see the kids. The family members were complete. Dastan was studying English. A mentor was hired to teach him. However, Dastan seemed passive. Lanjutannya...

Hanging Out

It is Friday. In the morning I and Nuri joined qigong in the temple hall. The participants were 13 people. We practiced chenqi, laqi, pengqi guanding, and sanxin zhuang. On the way home we shopped at Pasar Gang Pinggir and Pasar Prembaen.

At 18:30 I went to Reunion Coffee to join gathering with Pranoto and Suprapto. The traffic going there was congested, especially in segment of Gajahmungkur and Akpol. I arrived at the place at 19:15. Pranoto and Suprapto came 30 minutes later.

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The shop was a modest one. I tried expresso and chicken steak. The expresso was a blended of arabica and robusta coffees. It was little bit bitter but ok. The steak was ok, too. We dismissed at 21:00.

Lanjutannya...

Banking

It is Thursday. It was the first day of November. I was supposed to be at home for recovering from cough. However, at 10:00 I went to Bank Jateng Pemuda to withdraw my pension salary. The traffic to the bank was congested because of sidewalk fixing on Jalan Indraphrasta. The bank teller reminded me to record my data and deliver my lifeness proving paper. I was at home in the remaining day. Lanjutannya...

Going Back to Semarang

It is Wednesday. In the morning I took my clothes from the laundry shop. At 08:15 I went to the office.

I asked an office boy to buy lontong sayur. It was a dish for my breakfast. Priyonggo, Atina, and Benny came later. Anwar was absent. At 12:00 I went back to the guesthouse. I packed my stuff and left. A Gojek bike brought me to PGC1. Then, Busway buses got me to Gambir Station.

I got a Bangunkarta train ticket at Rp296.000. I was incoach 8 seat 3D. The train departed on time 15:00. We reached Cirebon at 17:44, Tegal at 18:56, Pemalang at 19:21, and Pekalongan at 19:50. At 21:09 I arrived at Tawang Station of Semarang. Nuri picked me up. Lanjutannya...

Being in the Office

It is Tuesday. At 04:45 I arrived at Jatinegara Station. I took busway buses to get me at Terminal Kampung Rambutan. By a Gojek bike at 07:15 I arrived at the guesthouse. Bambang was in. He was along with his oldest boy. He just joined the civil servant test.

At 10:15 I arrived at the office. Lanjutannya...

Going to Jakarta

It is Monday. In the morning Nuri went to the temple hall to join qigong. I did not join her because I was coughing. At 07:00 I ironed my clothes.

At 11:00 I went to kelurahan office of Bojongsalaman to get the lurah's on a document stated I was still alive. I did not get it. They lady in the office told me that I had to attached RT/RW covering letter. I thought this kelurahan office had no willingness to serve their citizen easily but responsibly.

I directly went to Taspen office on Jalan MT Haryono. I asked the lady in the information booth if there was another way to prove my life, for instance by go show. She told I was doing it. However, she could not update my data. She suggested me to see an officer named Rudi. Rudi was not in so I was forwarded to another officer, Ashadi. He received my document and updated my data. I got a small piece of paper to prove it.

On the way home I stopped by at Warung Senggol to have lunch. My favorit dish, nasi mangut, was on my menu.

On arriving at home I sent a tweet to Mayor of Semarang reporting his team' service to me and suggested an upgrading.

At 21:00 Nuri dropped me at Tawang Station. I would go to Jakarta. I bought the ticket at go show mode. I got coach EKS6 seat 10B. The train was Bangunkarta scheduled to depart at 22:39. Lanjutannya...

Being at Home

It is Sunday. My condition was steady. I washed and dried the clothes. I slept mostly in the noon.

After maghrib time Anindya, Dastan, Aishalina, and Bibik came by. They brought me fish soup. I had it as my dinner. As usual the kids' present gave us joy. They were so cute. Lanjutannya...

Going Back to Semarang

It is Saturday. I woke up at 03:00, maintained to be awake, prayed, and prepared my self to go. At 04:15 I went to the airport by a Gojek car. I would go back to Semarang.

My flight was Lion Air JT0625. A machine printed my boarding pass. I could not choose the seat, the machine gave me seat 30A. At 06:40 our Boeing 737-800 took of for Semarang and at 07:15 (Semarang time) landed at Ahmad Yani airport. Semarang time is 1 hour later than Balikpapan time. Nuri picked me up. We stopped by at Wito Soto shop for breakfast. Soewono was being there. He paid off our soto. At about 08:30 we arrived at home.

I was sleeping all noon. Nuri told Hidayat and wife came by at home. She did not wake me up because I seemed exhausted.

In the evening Nuri accompanied me to see a doctor at Mardi Mulya Clinic. I felt to be getting cough. The doctor gave me 3 sorts of medicines: Dextral 10 caplets, Lucodexon 10 caplets, and CEFIXIME 100mg 6 capsules. I spent Rp90.000 for all. Lanjutannya...

Being in Samarinda

It is Friday. We had breakfast in the hotel. At 09:00 Priyonggo and Edo went to a printing shop to print a drawing. They also bundel a report.

At 09:30 we went to the office of BWSK3. After waiting for a while we came in to see the officers Rustiani and Deni. I delivered the drawing to Deni. Rustiani printed a draft of recommendation to us. She spotted several words to be fulfilled. At 12:15 we joined Friday prayer at Masjid Raudhatul Jannah. After praying we went back to the office to help Deni installing and utilizing dropbox.

At 13:30 we left the office for the field. We stopped by at a food court to have lunch. We ordered river food at a shop. It was good enough. We spent Rp235.000. We traced Mahkota 2 Bridge to get us at Palaran Bridge site. We made pictures. We then made pictures of other bridges. They were Mahang, Airputih Ramp1, Airputih Ramp4, Nangka, Saluang, Kamboja, Bambangan Big and Bambangan Small. We got out of the project site from kilometerage 28.

The next stop was Wika project office at Samboja Cross. We delivered the document, returned the safety units, and prayed.

At 20:00 we arrived at Acang Koki Resto to dined. We enjoyed sea food there. We spent Rp489.000 for 3 people. At 21:15 we checked in the Zurich Hotel. At 22:45 we had V60 coffee at Kanam Coffee shop nearby. Lanjutannya...

Going to Balikpapan

It is Thursday. I got up at 04:26. In a hurry, I took shower, prayed, prepared myself for going, and ordered a Gojek bike. At 04:50 I left the guesthouse for Terminal Kampung Rambutan. At 05:00 I arrived at the terminal and at 05:05 our bus departed for the airport. I would go to Balikpapan.

I arrived at Terminal 1C at about 06:15. Priyonggo was there. We then checked in. Our flight was Batik Air ID6258 scheduled to depart at 08:10. My seat was 22C while Priyonggo got 22D. At 08:50 (Jakarta time) our Airbus A230 took off for Balikpapan and at 11:40 (local time) we landed.

Edo fetched up. With a rent Pajero Sport car we went to the field. We stopped by at Upik Resto to have lunch. We also paid our dhuhur and ashr prayers at Masjid Nurul Iman nearby. We then to a location that I speculated to be an entrance slit for the water to Pondokgong catchment area. It was a point on the road Samboja - Sepaku (-0,9878720, 116,9240680). I found that there was no creek crossing the road. About 100m going to the west there was Sungai Petai crossing from left/west to right/east proving that the river connected to Sungai Sakakanan. A forest guard at the post nearby we got information that Sungai Sakakanan was always watery.

We then when to Sungai Merdeka bridge at the downstream of Merdeka reservoir. We found that 2 spans bridge of 50m each were laid there. Merdeka reservoir was at the downstream of Sungai Pondokgong.

The next stop was Wika Project Office. Priyonggo delivered several dokumentasi to Wika officer (Isvan). We also borrowed 3 units of safety kit.

We went to Sakakanan bridge site. The capacity might be reduced because the pile caps of the abutments were located too shalow. However, at a nearby segment of road piled slab was installed. The space underneath was enough to compensate the reduced capacity.

At about 20:00 we arrived at Samarinda. We dined at a sea food kiosk. We spent Rp178.000 000.

At 21:00 we checked in Hotel Grand Sawit. We used the room 313 for 3 people, I, Priyonggo, and Edo. Lanjutannya...

Being in the Office

It is Wednesday. At 08:00 I went to Indomart shop to buy banana for my breakfast. Then, I took my clothes from the laundry shop.

At 08:45 I arrived at the office. I was the first employee coming in the office this day. Basa, Utayanto, and Anwar came later in sequence. Priyonggo came after dhuhur time. Benny and Atina were absent.

In the office I composed metadata for a map needed by the office of BWSK3. I also prepared information would be used in Balikpapan at my next trip. At about dhuhur time Basa buy us (me and Utayanto) lunch. At maghrib time I went back to the guesthouse.

At 19:30 I put my clothes at the laundry shop. Lanjutannya...

Reunion the Day 2

It is Tuesday. I was still on bed after praying. At 06:30 I prepared myself to join breakfast session ini the dining hall. The organizer announced we would go to Begonia Garden and Floating Market. The garden would open at 09:30 so we had much time to be in the hall for socialization. I made some pictures of my schoolmates.

At 09:00 we went to the garden. It was a piece of land of about 1 hectare full with various flowers. I am not so interested to the flower but the others were interested to selfie.

Leaving the garden we went to Floating Market. I expected to see a market but it actually was also a garden. I just walked around the garden along with Endianto, Bambang Purwanto, Wurjani, and Sri Rejeki. We walked slowly because Wurjani was not in good condition.

At about 12:00 we left the garden for being back to the hotel. We had lunch there. Then, we dismissed.

Seta gave me a ride to Jakarta along with Endianto and Arni. We stopped by at Rini's house in Gegerkalong area. In another car there were Hariyoto, Adiati, Kusumastuti, and Retnobroto going to stop by at the house. Rini was delightfully welcoming us. She had prepared various dishes to entertain us. The situation going more delightfull when Suliyanti and Biat joined us.

At about 15:00 we left the house. Hariyoto and the group led to a guesthouse while Seta and the group went to Jakarta/Bekasi. It was cloudy and rainy along the way to Bekasi. At 19:00 we arrived at Seta's house in Bekasi. Endianto then gave me a ride to Jakarta.

I and Endianto dined at Ayam Goreng Karawaci Resto in Pondokgede. I thought their fried chicken was good and cheap. Then, by a Gojek car I went to the guesthouse. I arrived there at 21:10. Bambang arrived later. Lanjutannya...

Reunion

It is Monday. At 04:21 we reached Bandung Station. It was 10 minutes late. A car was available for us as managed by Hariyoto. We went to Masjid Ukhuwah to pay dawn prayer. The masjid was spacious and pretty. It seemed it was managed by Bandung Town authority since it laid just beside the Town hall. Then, we went to a chicken porridge kiosk on Jalan Pajajaran to have breakfast. At about 07:00 we arrived at a guesthouse on Tubagus Ismael IV-8. We got a rest and had showering. We waited for Tuti to join till 09:45.

We still have much time so we went to the Geology Museum on Jalan Diponegoro. It was my first visit and I was interested. The admission fee was just Rp3.000, very cheap.

At about 10:45 we went to Lembang, to Grand Hotel where the reunion would take place. Our classmates residing in Bandung were in the organizing team. The were chaired by Widarto.

On registering we got a reunion kit containing of a tee-shirt, a mug, a name tag, and a pack of bandrek sweet. After registering we got a lunch box. We had lunch while we did socialization. Beside that, various snacks given by participants were also served.

In the afternoon we went to a tea plantation in Ciater area to have selfie. It seemed the plantation management provided many spots for selfie.

The main session of the reunion took in the evening in the convention hall. There would be singing, line dancing, and other art performing. However, I could not join it. I was terrible. I had to be on bed for having a rest. Lanjutannya...

Going to Bandung

It is Sunday. I was my clothes in the morning then dried them at the front yard. At 10:00 some of them were dried and I ironed them. At dhuhur time I had ironed all of them.

At 19:50 dropped me at Tawang Station. I would go to Bandung along with my highschool mates. They were Hariyoto, Adiati, Kretarti, and Widiyatno. Noeri was supposedly joining us but she cancelled at the last day.

Our train was Harina. We boarded at 20:35. I, Hariyoto, Kretarti, and Adiati were in coach EKS3 while Widiyatno at coach EKS1. My seat was 4C but I changed to 3B. Hariyoto's seat was 4A but he changed to 3A beside me. On seat 3A there was Kretarti and seat 3B was Adiati.

The train departed at 20:57. It stopped by at Pekalongan. The train reached Tegal at. Henni got in. She was at seat 3B. Lanjutannya...

Having Lunch Out

It is Saturday. In the morning I walked along Jalan Puspanjolo, Jalan Sudirman, Jalan Bojongsalaman Salaman, and Jalan Simongan. Before arriving at home I stopped by at Anindya's house. She was ill. Bagus and the kids were healthy.

At about 14:00 I went to Bu Lin's warung to have lunch. Smoked fish curry was in my menu. I then went to Jalan Gang Baru to see coffee making stuff but the shop closed. I went back home. I found traffic jams were in many places. There were on Jalan Indraprasta, Jalan Depok, n Jalan Pemuda.

In the afternoon I and Nuri went to Anindya's house. We found the kids were happy. Lanjutannya...

Going Back to Semarang

It is Friday. At 08:15 I arrived at the office. I was still deep in upgrading the report. Benny, Priyonggo, Utayanto, and Panggih were in. Anwar was absent. I joined Friday prayer at Masjid BaiturRahim.

At 13:00 I left the office for the station. As usual I got off at PGC1 stop by a Gojek bike. Then, by busway buses I got at Kampung Melayu, Senen Sentral, and finally Gambir1 stops. I arrived the station at about 14:15. It was very fast because the traffic was smooth.

I had my lunch at a canteen. Then, I printed the boarding pass. At 15:30 I boarded. Argo Sindoro train departed when I was sleeping. It reached Semarang Tawang at 22:11, 4 minutes before the scheduled arrival time. I took a Gojek bike to get me at home. At 22:36 I arrived at home. Lanjutannya...

Being in the Office

It is Thursday. I was early getting in the office. Benny, Anwar, Priyonggo were in.

Anwar left earliest because he was heavy cough. Priyonggo left afterward, Benny then left the office. At 17:00 I left the office for the guesthouse. I felt my health condition worse. At 20:00 I went to warung nasi uduk for dining. Lanjutannya...

Being in the Office

It is Wednesday. I arrived at the office at 08:15. I needed to shower in the office. Water run out at the guesthouse. Lanjutannya...

Being in the Office

It is Tuesday. I arrived at the office at 08:30. Priyonggo, Anwar, Atina, and Benny came later. I gave contour maps to Iik to draw the catchment area border in the computer. I thought he had difficulties.

At 12:00 I did dhuhur and ashr prayers at Masjid BaiturRahim.

I dined in the office. I asked Nendi to buy me my meal. At 19:30 I left the office for the guesthouse. Lanjutannya...

Going to Jakarta

It is Monday. I joined qigong in the temple hall in the morning. We practiced chenqi, laqi, pengqi guanding, and sanxin zhuang. The participants were 10 people.

By noon I put fabric to Djakahir for tailoring. A suit would be used to join wedding party in Riau.

At 14:30 I went to Poncol Station to buy a return ticket for Friday. I got a ticket at Rp280000 for Argo Sindoro. I would be in Coach 5 seat 12D.

At 17:00 Nuri dropped me at the airport. I would go to Jakarta. My flight was JT0515. It delayed for 30 minutes. At 19:10 Lion Air Boeing 737-900ER took off for Jakarta. I was at seat 32F.

We landed on Soekarno Hatta Airport of Jakarta at 20:10. I needed about 45 minutes to catch for an airport bus going to Kampung Rambutan. I got off at Garuda Tamini stop then got in a public transport (angkota). I stopped by at the office to put the stuff (steamed eggs, milk fishes, and wingko). Nendi was sleeping. At 22:10 I arrived at the guesthouse. Lanjutannya...

Being at Home

It is Sunday. It is the birthday of Nuri and Dastan. I paid a birthday wish to her. Nuri made him pizza to celebrate her and his birthday. She hoped Dastan would come by to put the topping. A lot of fun moment was imagined. Unfortunately, Dastan would be joining his family going to Salaman. She of course was little bit disapointed. At about 09:30 Anindya, Bagus, Dastan, Aishalina, and Bibik came by to taste the pizza. Then they left for Salaman. Today I was full of pizza.

At noon I ironed my clothes. It was my weekly job. Lanjutannya...

Being at Home

It is Saturday. In the morning I walked along streets of Puspanjolo, Sudirman, and Bojongsalaman. At Puspanjolo Selatan street market I bought chilly pepper as request by Nuri. I then when to Anindya's house to see the kids but I could not come in the house. The kids and Bibik were in. Anindya and Bagus were out. The door was locked by Anindya.

At arriving at home I washed my clothes. Lanjutannya...

Going Back to Semarang

It is Friday. I had breakfast at Warung Tegal Satuhati. It was long time I was here since the last coming. I chose rice, vegetables, tahu, and tempe for my diet. I arrived at the office at 08:45.

Benny, Priyonggo, Panggih, etc. were in. Anwar and Gugun were absent. At 09:45 Benny asked us to join internal meeting. He explained a contract addendum. So, our assignment would be extended.

I joined Friday prayer at Masjid BaiturRahim. After dismissing I did my ashr prayer in the office.

At 13:00 I left the office for Gambir. I would go to Semarang. I got at PGC1 bus stop by bike, then at Palputih and Senen Sentral stops by 2 separate buses. Another bus got me at Gambir stop at 14:55.

I directly printed the boarding pass. I was in coach 5 seat 13D. I had my lunch at a canteen in the station. At 15:30 I boarded. At 16:15 the departed for Tawang Station.

The train run smoothly. At 19:04 we arrived at Cirebon. Then we arrived at Tegal at 20:11 and Pekalongan at 21:01. Finally, at 22:14 the train reached Tawang Station of Semarang. Nuri fetched me up. Lanjutannya...

Being in the Office

It is Thursday. I arrived at the office at 08:30. Priyonggo came earlier than I did. He would go to Jasa Marga. Benny was not in. He was in Jasa Marga office along with Priyonggo to negotiate a contract addendum.

I was in the office till isha. I asked Nendi to buy my dinner. At about 19:30 I arrived at the guesthouse. Lanjutannya...

Being in the Office

It is Wednesday. At 09:10 I arrived at the office. Benny, Anwar, Atina, Priyonggo, Panggih, and Utayanto came later.

The office run as usual. I went back to the guesthouse after maghrib time. Meanwhile. Priyonggo was still in the office to conclude a report. Lanjutannya...

Going to Jakarta

It is Tuesday At 10:45 I and Nuri came to Kampung Nasi Resto to join a monthly gathering. Mrs. Suprijanto was the hostess. She and her husband and Mrs. Surjadi were there when we arrived. Mr. and Mrs. Tarsono, Mrs. Arus, Mrs. Yatin, and Mrs. Widodo came to join later.

I went to Poncol Station to buy a ticket for me going back to Semarang on Friday.

At 17:15 Nuri dropped me at the airport. I would go to Jakarta by Lion Air JT0515. I got seat 34F. It was on time at 19:35 we landed at Cengkareng Airport. As usual a bus got me to Kampung Rambutan terminal. By a Gojek bike I arrived at the guesthouse at 22:01. It took 2 and a half hours to get me from the landing time to the time of arriving at the guesthouse. Lanjutannya...

Joining Qigong

It is Monday. I joined qigong exercise in the temple hall. The participants were 11 people. We practiced chenqi, duiru, pengqi guanding,and sanxin. Before dismissing we discussed our plan to go to Bandungan this afternoon. An instructor from Mataram would train us. I would not join them.

On the way home I stopped by at Prembaen Market to buy fish and meat balls. I would ask Nuri to make me soup.

This day likes the previous days was so hot. I felt exhausted. In the afternoon I walked to Anindya's house to see the kids. I was just saw them and left. Lanjutannya...

Dining Out

It is Sunday. I was at home. In the afternoon I and Nuri walked to Anindya's house to see the kids. Dastan seemed better. Aishalina was so happy.

In the evening I and Nuri dined at Portobello Resto, Tembalang. I ordered chicken n Nuri di fish. We had takeaway pizza for Dastan and Aishalina. Lanjutannya...

Being at Home

It is Saturday. walked stopped by at Anindya's house. Anindya and Bagus were out. Dastan, Aishalina, Bibik left behind. The door was locked. I could meet the kids. I washed. Lanjutannya...

Being at Home

It is Saturday walked stopped by Anindya's house washed ironed traffic jam Lanjutannya...

Withdrawing Salary

It is Friday. I joined qigong in the morning at the temple hall. Ten people participated in the session. We practiced chenqi, pengqi guanding, and first half part of xingshen zhuang. On the way home I stopped at Prembaen Market but I did not get a parking space so I cancelled to shop there.

Nuri was washing when I arrived at home. I then prepared myself to take my pension salary. A Gojek bike brought me to Bank Jateng Pemuda where I withdrew the salary. Then I went to Bank BNI Pemuda to renew my bankbook. I was aware that my turn will be coming far. So, I went home by a Gojek bike again.

Before dhuhur time I went to Anindya's house to see the kids. Aishalina was ok. She looked very healthy. However, Dastan was ill. He got feverish. I was truly distressed to see him. I then when to Masjid Attaqwa to join congregation prayer.

At about 13:00 I went out again to do several things. I went to Bank BNI Sudirman to renew the bankbook, Then I went to fuel dispenser to refuel the car. Finally, I had my lunch at Warung Senggol. I did not find nasi mangut. Lanjutannya...

Going Back to Semarang

It is Thursday. I had breakfast at Warung Tegal Satuhati. I arrived at the office at 09:10. Benny, Anwar, Priyonggo, Atina, and Panggih came later. I had my dhuhur and ashr prayers at Masjid BaiturRahim.

At 13:00 I left the office for the station. I would go back to Semarang. A Gojek bike brought me to PGC1 stop at 13:26. Then a bus got me to Palputih stop. A Gojek bike then brought me to Gambir Station. I arrived there at 14:16. I directly got in a line at a booth for a ticket. It was not a peak day so I was easy to get a ticket. The train was Bangunkarta, I got coach 6 seat 5D. Before boarding I had lunch at the canteen.

At 15:00 departed to Tawang. The trip was smooth. It reached Cirebon at 17:44, Tegal at 18:49, Pemalang at 19:16, Pekalongan at 19:44, and Semarang at 21:04. Nuri fetched me up. At 21:31 I arrived at home. Lanjutannya...

Being in the Office

It is Wednesday. I had 2 apples for my breakfast. I arrived at the office at 09:30. Benny, Anwar, Priyonggo, and Atina came later. I was still down in the report. I had lunch in the office. I asked an office boy to buy me a portion of nasi padang.

After maghrib time I dined in the office. I asked an office boy again to buy me nasi uduk. After having dinner I went back to the guesthouse. Lanjutannya...

Being in the Office

It is Tuesday. It was the Batik Day so I wore batik in work. Benny, Anwar, Priyonggo, and Atina also wore batik. I arrived at the office at 09:10. Benny, Anwar, Priyonggo, and Atina came later. Utayanto was in for about an hour. On the way to the office I stopped by at Alfamidi shop to buy tea and draw money.

After having dhuhur prayer at Masjid Baiturrahim I, Priyonggo, and Atina went to a marrow soup resto in Pengadegan area by a Gojek car. Ida, my secondary schoolmate, run it. The soup was a special dish from Central Sulawesi. Benny and Anwar who have resided there for a year know it well. They supposed to join us to compare it to that they had during being there but they had other schedules.

Suprisingly, Rinie, another schoolmate, were there along with her daughter in law and grand daughter. I did not reveal my present before Priyonggo paid off the bill. I ordered nasi kuning while Atina and Priyonggo did the soup. Before leaving I, Rinie, and Ida made pictures of us, as usual.

I was in the office till 19:35. I dined at anasi uduk kiosk on the way back to the guesthouse. Lanjutannya...

Being in the Office

It is Monday. Bambang left the guesthouse at 04:30. He would go to Semarang by plane. I had an apple for my breakfast. I arrived at the office at 09:00. Anwar, Priyonggo, Benny, and then Panggih came later. Atina was absen.

After dhuhur time Benny arranged a meeting to composed a kind of completion report. Anwar, Priyonggo, Iik, Gugun, etc joined it. I was so sleepy that was why I did not join though I was present in Monday just to join. However, I followed the meeting undirectly from my seat.

At maghrib time I and Priyonggo prayed in Masjid Baiturrahim. I prayed isha after concluding the maghrib one. I asked Nendi to buy rice for my dinner. At 19:30 I left the office. Lanjutannya...

Going to Jakarta

It is Sunday. I woke up at about 08:00 though I had my dawn prayer at 04:45. Nuri went to Anindya's house to make it tidy and to turn the lamps off. I was still at home to taste my coffee. I made Toraja coffee I got from Mahardi then Garut coffee I got from Iik.

About dhuhur time I went out to trim my hair. Cak Rus' shop was closed so I went to a shop at Puspawarno street. The fee was Rp13000.

At 16:15 Nuri dropped me at the airport. I would go to Jakarta. My flight was Lion Air JT0503 scheduled to depart at 17:15. I got seat 30C. The flight was delayed for about 105 minutes because of technical reason. At 19:00 Lion Air Boeing 737-900ER took off for Jakarta and it landed on Soekarno Hatta at 19:50. I directly got in an airport bus. The bus left the airport at 21:10. At 21:05 I arrived at Terminal Kampung Rambutan. At 22:20 I arrived at the guesthouse. Bambang was in. Lanjutannya...

Being at Home

It is Saturday. In the morning Anindya, Bagus, Dastan, Aishalina, and Bibik came by to put their house keys. They would go to Jakarta to join a wedding party. A moment later I went out for walking. The route was Pamularsih Dalam, Puspanjolo, Sudirman, and Bojongsalaman. I bought tempe at Puspanjolo Selatan street market.

After having a rest for a while I washed and dried my clothes. During waiting for drying I went to Poncol Station by a Gojek bike to buy train tickets for Bandung highschool reunion.

In the evening ironed the clothes. It was an exhausting job. I did it till evening. However, today my appetite was good. Nuri made me fishball soup. Lanjutannya...

Going Back to Semarang

It is Friday. In the office I ordered nasi tegal for my early lunch. I consumed to much rice. At 11:45 I joined Friday congregational prayer in Masjid Baiturrahim.

At 13:15 I left the office for Cengkareng Airport. A Gojek bike brought me to Terminal Kampung Rambutan. Then, an airport bus got me at Terminal 1A. My flight was Lion Air JT0514 scheduled to depart at 16:50. I got seat 30C. The flight was delayed to 17:50. I arrived at Semarang at 18:40. Nuri fetched me up. I arrived at home at 19:27. Lanjutannya...

Being in the Office

It is Thursday. I arrived at the office at 09:15. Anwar and Benny were in. Atina and Priyonggo were absent. In the office I was so sleepy.

At 19:00 I left the office. It was showering when I almost arrived at the guesthouse. Lanjutannya...

Going to Jakarta

It is Wednesday. In the morning I joined qigong in the temple hall. The participants were 11 people. I practiced chenqi, laqi, and pengqi guanding. I left the venue for home before all sessions completed. I stopped by at Prembaen Alley Market for buying fish balls and egg sausage. I wanted Nuri made me soup of them.

At 08:55 I ordered a Gojek bike to bring me to Dinas Pusdataru. I joined the Assembly of Provincial Water Resources Management Council to fulfill the invitation of the Deputy Chairman. I was here along with Agus to represent our organization, the Water Resources Caring Society. I was also to supervise the secretariat. I met Niken, Eni, Pudjiono. I found their work was ok.

The assembly began at 09:50 was chaired by Tris from the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Affair. It discussed the implementation progress on hydrology information policy. Three agencies (water resources management, energy and mineral resources, and climatology) presented their progresses.

At 12:00 I left the assembly. Nuri and Dastan picked me up. After dropping Dastan at his house we went to BNI, Mandiri, and BCA banks to print our bank books.

At 17:30 Nuri dropped me at the airport. I would go to Jakarta. My flight was Lion Air JT0515. My seat was 25E.

At 18:00 we were called for boarding. At 18:40 Lion Air Boeing 737-800NG took off for Cengkareng. It was surprising because usually flight JT515 is delayed. It was a smooth flight, at 19:30 the plane landed at Soekarno Hatta Airport of Jakarta. I unboarded and took an airport bus going to Kampung Rambutan terminal. A Gojek bike got me at the guesthouse at 21:55. Bambang was not in. He was being on the way to the airport. He would fly to Manado. Lanjutannya...

Going Back to Semarang

It is Tuesday. I arrived at 09:00. I again had a banana for my breakfast. The team was complete, Benny, Anwar, Priyonggo, and Atina. I had nasi padang for my lunch.

At 13:10 I left the office for going home to Semarang. I ordered a Gojek bike to bring me to PGC1 bus stop. Then, a bus got me to Palputih stop. I got off and continued to Gambir Station by a Gojek bike. I arrived there at 14:40. I directly stood on a line to get a ticket. At 14:53 I got the ticket at Rp228.000 (normal price was Rp285.000). It was cheaper than the usual price. I in a hurry walked up to get into the coach. My train was Bangunkarta. I was on seat 8B, in coach 4. At 15:00 the train departed for Tawang.

The train was going smooth. It reached Cirebon at 17:39, Tegal at 18:50, Pemalang at 19:19, and Pekalongan at 19:47. The train arrived at Tawang Station at 21:13. It was an 8 minute late. A Gojek bike finally got me at home at 21:44. Lanjutannya...

Being in the Office

It is Monday. I arrived at the office at 09:00. I had an banana I bought on the way to the office for my breakfast. I felt good having it. Benny, Anwar, Priyonggo, and Atina were in. I had gado gado for my lunch.

At about 18:30 after praying I went back to the guesthouse. I stopped by at a nasi uduk kiosk for dining. I had rice here. Lanjutannya...

Going to Jakarta

It is Sunday. In the morning att08:15 I walked through streets of Pamularsih Dalam, Puspanjolo, Sudirman, Bojongsalaman, and Simongan. I stopped by at Anindya's house to see Dastan and Aishalina. The family was complete.

At about 09:30 I washed and dried my clothes. Nuri made me nasigoreng for my breakfast. It was stinky beans nasi goreng.

After dhuhur time I ironed the clothes. In the mean time Dastan and Anindya came. They would take their stuff. She also told her romantics of her family.

At 15:15 Nuri dropped me at Tawang Station. I would go to Jakarta. I printed the boarding pass and went on board. My seat was 11C in coach 6. It was Argo Muria train. It departed on time at 16:00.

At 21:46 the train stopped by at Jatinegara Station, I dropped off. I dined at Atjeh Koffie nearby. I had nasi goreng and coffee. By busway buses I arrived at Kampung Rambutan terminal. A Gojek bike got me at the guesthouse at 23:59. Bambang was in. Lanjutannya...

Going to Salaman

It is Saturday. I, Nuri, and Asri went to Salaman for a courtesy visit and several purposes. I would take coffee given by Mahardi. Nuri would deliver wedding party uniform fabric to Kanti. Asri would report the condition of Bulik's land in Bogor.

We left home at about 07:30. Nuri as usual was the driver. We filled fuel at Gajahmungkur dispenser. At about 09:30 we arrived at Warung Bu to have breakfast. Kidney bean soup was our main course. I added it with tahu susur and tempe mendoan. We stopped by again at Lezat Shop where we bought kacang koro.

At about 11:00 we arrived at family house. Nuri went to Adi's house firstly while I and Asri did not. Lik Santo and Lik War were in. They looked healthy. We talked about the family matters especially about Amir's marriage.

At about 14:00 we left the house for being back to Semarang. We stopped by at Tahu Pojok Counter to have late lunch. At about 19:00 we arrived at home. Lanjutannya...

Going Back to Semarang

It is Friday. At 08:30 I arrived at the office. Benny, Anwar, and Priyonggo came later. Panggih seemed having been overnight in the office. Atina was still absent. Derry was absent also. Benny gave me copy of HEC RAS and HEC HMS installers. I would try to install them at my computer.

At 11:45 I and Benny went to Masjid Baiturrahim to join Friday Congregation Prayer. I arrived when the preacher had started his speech.

At 13:15 I went to the PGC1 bus stop by a Gojek bike. A bus then dropped me at Palputih stop. Another bus got me to Senen Sentral stop. Finally, I arrived at Gambir station at 14:40. I got lunch at a canteen. I added with having coffee and a donat at Dunkin Donat counter.

At 16:15 Argo Sindoro train departed for Tawang Station. I was in coach 5 seat 3D. My trip was smooth, the train reached Kejaksan Cirebon at 18:54, Tegal at 20:12, n Pekalongan at 21:01. I arrived Tawang Station at 22:14. Nuri picked me up. At about 23:00 I arrived at home. Lanjutannya...

Being in the Office

It is Thursday. At 08:30 arrived at the office. Anwar and Priyonggo were in while Atina was absent. Benny came at about 13:00 he also left the office early. Derry asked me to be absent tomorrow. I was back at 18:30.

Today I maintained my diet. In the morning I had an apple for my breakfast, gado - gado and an egg for my lunch, and rice and vegetables for my dinner. I had my dinner at a nasi uduk kiosk. I felt ok with diet. Lanjutannya...

Being in the Office

It is Wednesday. The water was clear so I had showering in the guesthouse. I went to the office early. I stopped by at Alfamidi shop to by tea.

Basa was being in the office when I arrived at the office. Today we had a meeting to discuss problems in the construction. The participants were Iwan, Basa, Benny, Priyonggo, and Roland. Meanwhile I asked Nendi to make me a slightly sweet tea. The tea encouraged me to drink more water than I had usually.

After maghrib went back to the guesthouse. I stopped by at a nasi uduk kiosk for dining. Lanjutannya...

Being in the Office

It is Tuesday. I did not take shower at the guesthouse because the water was turbid. I did it in the office. Priyonggo, Anwar, and Atina were in. They came early after I did.

I arrived there at 08:00, earlier than the time I usually do because of 2 reasons, having shower in the office and fulfilling Benny's request. In realization, the big boss did not visit the office. She, Benny, and Bandung had a meeting at a canteen nearby.

I went back to the guesthouse at about 17:30 Lanjutannya...

Going to Jakarta

It is Monday. In the morning I was still at home. Nuri made lodeh dish for us. At noon Benny sent a message that the lady boss would visit the office, so he wanted us to be ready in the office in the morning. I then prepared myself for going in the evening. I ironed my clothes. I also booked an air ticket.

In the afternoon I went to Anindya's house to see the kids. There was Aishalina along with Bibik and Djawul. Djawul then asked to leave. Bibik told me Dastan was going out along with Bagus. At maghrib time I went back home.

At 21:00 Nuri dropped me at the airport. I then checked in and went to the waiting room. I did not have time to be on seat because there was a call for boarding. My flight was ID7568 and I seated on 29C. At 21:45 Batik Air Airbus 320 took off for Jakarta. The weather was good and at 22:20 we were in Jakarta air. It seemed that we had hold for a while and at 22:35 finally we landed on Halim Perdana Kusuma Airport. A Gojek car then got me at the guesthouse at 23:23. Bambang was in. Lanjutannya...

Going Back to Semarang

It is Sunday. At 04:00 I and Benny left the hotel for the airport. A Gojek car brought us there. We directly went to check in. I got seat 28A. Benny would go back to Jakarta by Batik Air. His plane was scheduled to depart at 06:30. I would go back to Semarang by Lion Air JT0625. My plane would depart at 06:40. We had our breakfast on a cafe.

At 06:00 local time there was a call for boarding and at 06:35 our plane, Lion Air Boeing 737-800NG, took off for Semarang. At 07:00 we landed at Ahmad Yani Airport of Semarang. Nuri fetched me. We went to Pak Wito soto shop for having breakfast. At about 08:00 I arrived at home.

After having a rest for a while. I washed and dried my clothes. The day was promising so at 12:00 they were all dried. I then laid on bed for sleeping.

At 17:00 I took fried noodles 45 portions from Bakmi Pak Dul shop. They would be our dish during neighborhood gathering.

At 18:00 we welcomed the neighbors gathered at our house for monthly meeting. Nuri told audience that it simultaneously was the thankgiving gathering. Lanjutannya...

Meeting in Palaran

It is Saturday. We had breakfast in the hotel. At 10:00 we went to Palaran. At 13:00 we were in the meeting room of the Section 4 Office. We would be receiving Professor Indra's opinion on differential settlements at Station 5+200, 5+600, 8+000, and 9+250. He told settlement was on progress. To make quicker he suggested to make wells in the area and pump the water out.

At about 15:00 we left the office for Balikpapan. About maghrib time we reached there. We came to Solaria Plaza Balikpapan to dine. At about 19:30 we checked in the same room of the same hotel as that of yesterday. Lanjutannya...

Going to Balikpapan

It is Friday. In the morning at 04:30 I left the guesthouse for Halim Perdana Kusuma Airport by a Gojek bike. At 05:00 I arrived there and directly checked in. I would go to Balikpapan. My flight was ID7271 scheduled to depart at 05:55. I got seat 7F. I went to the musala in the waiting room. Benny was waiting for me there. After praying a call for boarding heared. So, we boarded. The Batik Air Boeing 737-800NG took off on time and landed at Balikpapan at 08:45 local time (1 hour ahead of Jakarta).

Roland and Gifari picked us up. We then picked Edo up. We in 5 went to kilometerage 38, Wika project office. A meeting was organized to discuss geotechnics problem in Section 4. At 12:00 we concluded.

We joined Friday prayer in the masjid in the office area. After having lunch in the canteen we went to Section 4.

We traced the road from Station 22+000. At Station 5+200 Section 4 we stopped by to see the failure. We stopped by again at Station 7+250 to see the same things. Khairul accompanied us. The stop by was at Station 9+000 where we see the same, settlement.

At about 17:30 we left the location for Balikpapan. At 19:30 we stopped at Warung Pring Ijo for dining. They served us fried ducks. At about 21:00 we checked in at Hotel Zurich. Lanjutannya...

Being in the Office

It is Thursday. At 04:55 I arrived at Jatinegara Station. I got off the train. A Gojek bike then brought me to the guesthouse 05:42.

I did not have showering because we run out the water. The pump was working but there was no water down there. At 09:45 I went to the office and at 10:00 I arrived there . Benny had been there. Priyonggo arrived later. Anwar was absent.

At 18:30 I went back to the guesthouse. I stopped by at a nasi uduk kiosk to dine. At the guesthouse the pump was not on Lanjutannya...

Going to Jakarta

It is Wednesday. In the morning I joined qigong in the temple hall. The participants were 14 people. We practiced chenqi, laqi, pengqi guanding, and sanxin zhuang. I paid my levy to Melani for September to December.

At home I was online to the office. I sent Bu Rusti a document.

After dhuhur time by a Gojek bike I went to Poncol Station to buy a ticket. I got a Bangunkarta ticket at Rp284.000. I went back home by a Gojek bike, too.

At about 15:00 I went to Anindya's house to see Dastan and Ailin. They looked well. I made pictures of Ailin.

At 21:30 I went to Tawang Station by a Gojek car. At arriving there I printed the boarding pass. I would be in coach 4 seat 5B. At 22:30 I boarded in the coach and at 22:39 the train departed for Gambir. Lanjutannya...

Being at Home

It is Tuesday. In the morning at 05:00 Mas Didik and Mbak Poppy left home for Jakarta. I was still at home. At about 09:00 I washed and dried my clothed. The day was clear and hot so they were dried at about dhuhur time. I ironed them then. Nuri did not made any dish so we had my lunch at Soto Pak Man. Suprapto offered me to have coffee in the afternoon but he semmed abandoned it because he did not mention the place. Lanjutannya...

Going Back to Semarang

It is Monday. In the morning at 09:00 left the guesthouse for the office. I put my clothes on the laundry shop. I had breakfast at Warung Tegal Satuhati. At 09:30 I arrived at the office.

Priyonggo, Anwar, and Panggih came later. The draftmen team did not show up. I put the computer on but it was just to edit my diary.

After dhuhur praying I left the office for the guesthouse. I packed my stuff then ordered a Gojek car. The car got me at Gambir Station at 14:00. I got Bangunkarta ticket at Rp284.000. I would be in coach 4 seat6A. I then went to the UMKM canteen to have lunch.

At 14:30 I went up to the line 4 where the coaches were ready. I boarded and had my seat. At 15:00 the train departed. The train stopped at several stations for boarding and disboarding, Cirebon Kejaksan at 17:44, Tegal at 18:52, Pemalang at 19:18, Pekalongan at, and finally, Semarang Tawang at 21:04. A Bluebird taxi then brought me at home at 21:30. The cost was Rp35.000, including parking fee.

I and Nuri went to Anindya's house. Anindya and Ailin were just arriving. Mbak Poppy was there along with Dastan. Mbak Poppy and Mas Didik were overnight at home on their way to Jakarta. Dastan was little bit thin. He was positive in mantuch test. Lanjutannya...

Going to Jakarta

It is Sunday. In the morning at 10:00 I walked to Kim Teng Coffee Shop (金騰咖啡店). It was about 10 minutes from the hotel. The shop was almost full and crowded. I shared a table with other customer. I ordered a cup of coffee and lontong sayur for my breakfast. 

At about 30 minutes later Aznaedi came to join. I moved to another table. We talked sharing our experiences. Before leaving I asked to the old lady in the kassa booth what the meaning of Kim Teng was. She replayed that it came from the name of the first shop owner, Ten Kim Teng (Deng Jin Teng 鄧金騰). Another lady wrote me the name.

We then went the points of I had been one time, first the office and then the masjid. Our office on Jalan Cut Nyak Dien has been assambled to the office of Sumatera II River Basins Management. We made several pictures there. Masjid An Nur, was the prime masjid in Pekanbaru. The masjid is big and beautiful. Aznaedi told that the architecture had been inspired by those of Indian architecture. After watching a tausia from an islamic scholar we did our zuhr prayer. I also did my ashr prayer.

The next stops ware wedding party venues, Aryaduta Hotel and Premier Hotel. In Aryaduta Hotel Aznaidi joined a wedding party While I waited for him in the hotel lobby. I did not recoqnize the groom nor the bride nor the parents. In Premier Hotel, I recognized the organizer, Lismawati, one day was my colleagues. She and her husband managed the party to celebrate the marriage of his daughter, Hestia Adhisti Herriyadi. She married to Aziz Kurniawan. In this place we met Eko Sutarso and wife, Yuli, and Mardeniwati.

At 02:45 we left the party for the airport. We found traffic jam along the street going there. At 03:30 we arrived at the airport. I entered the terminal for checking in. My flight was Lion Air JT293 and my seat was 17A. The clerk told my flight was delayed till more than 17:00. I went out to meet Aznaedi. Bona came to join. We then had coffee at a shop on the ground floor.

At about 18:45 our plane took off for Jakarta. We landed at Soekarno Hatta Airport of Jakarta at 20:15. An airport bus brought me to Kampung Rambuatan Terminal and a Gojek car got me at the guesthouse at 23:00. Before sleeping I went to a nasi uduk kiosk for dining. Lanjutannya...

Going to Pekanbaru

It is Saturday. We had breakfast in the hotel. It was a nice nasi goreng. I just ate a half portion. At 07:30 we went to Aminuddin family's house again to meet the request of him to have breakfast together. They provided nice lontong sayur and noodles.

At about 08:30 we left the house for Pekanbaru. However, we will go by to the Islamic Center of Pasir Pangaraian. It was a complex of buildings of Islamic activity. The prominent building was the Masjid Agung Madani. It was big and beautiful one. Many travellers came to see it. I made several pictures of us. At about 09:30 we left Pasir Pangaraian for Pekanbaru through the ring road.

The traffic was moderate but the road quility was not so good made us moving in an average speed of about 40km/h. At 13:10 we stopped by at Masjid Al Muawwanah for praying. About 15:00 we stopped by at Kong Djie Coffee and Resto for having late lunch. The food was moderate, the price was also moderate. I ordered coffee and baked bread. They were standard, like those in Sungai Liat. At 16:00 I was dropped at Furaya Hotel. Priyono, Sri, Amir, and Henny continued to go to Yahya's house to deliver the car and permission to leave. I checked in Furaya Hotel, I got room 516.

After putting the bagage in the room I walked along the riverside to see Pasar Bawah. I wanted to trace the place Kimteng was in the time when I served in Riau but I did not find it.

At 19:00 Aznaedi came to visit. He escorted me to dine in Koki Sunda Resto. Lanjutannya...

Going to Pasir Pangaraian

It is Friday. In the morning at 02:30 I woke up and prepared myself for a trip. At 03:00 I went to the Soekarno Hatta airport by a Gojek car. At 04:30 I arrived at the Terminal 1C. I waited for Pri and the gang. They were stuck at the parking yard. A quarter later we were joining. I, Priyono, Sri Rezeki, and Amir Firdausi would go to Pasir Pangaraian through Pekanbaru.

Our flight was Batik Air ID8331 scheduled to depart at 06:00. I was at seat 27E, Amir at 27D, Priyono at 25D, and Sri at 25E. Our Batik Air Boeing 737-800NG took off on time and at 07:30 we landed at Sultan Syarif Kasim II Airport of Pekanbaru.

breakfast at a pujasera, came by at Yahya's house went to Pasir Pangarayan through Petapahan praying at Masjid Darussalam (0.620296,100.712582) Paitan Kasikan Tapung Hulu checked in at Putri Bungsu lodge after maghrib proposed to Alimudin Henny's father. Lanjutannya...

Being in the Office

It is Thursday. I had breakfast at Warung Tegal Satuhati on the way to the office. I arrived at the office at 09:30 when no other employee had arrived. All the day I was in the office. Utayanto came to visit the office. Anwar and Atina were in. Benny and Priyonggo were still out.

At 18:30 I left the office after praying. I dined at a warung padang on the way to the guesthouse. Lanjutannya...

Being in the Office

It is Wednesday. I had breakfast at Warung Tegal Satuhati again with the sama menu as I had had yesterday. I arrived at 09:45 in the office. Atina and then Anwar came later. Benny and Priyonggo were not in. It seemed they were still in Balikpapan. At noon Rusmanto came again to execute the rearrange the office room. My space was moved to the north office unit.

At 19:00 I went back to the guesthouse. On the way I stopped by at nasi uduk food stall to dine. Lanjutannya...

Being in the Office

It is Tuesday. In the morning I took my clothes from the laundry shop. I found the shop business hour started from 08:00.

I had breakfast at Warung Tegal Satuhati on the way to the office. Rice, tofu, and vegetables were in my menu.

At about 09:30 I arrived at the office. Benny and Priyonggo were not in. They were in Balikpapan, joining a meeting. Anwar and Atina then came. I felt I found my low productivity. I had almost no idea to work. In addition, the worked draftman slowly.

At noon Rusmanto came. He told us the Mabit (Manado Bitung) Team would move to our office. Our office or usualy named Office of Balsam (Balikpapan Samarinda) Team consisted of 2 office units, say, the north and the south units. Because of declining of work load some of us were assignmently terminated. The management considered that a unit was adequate. So, we the Balsam Team would be consolidated into the north unit.

I had dining in the office. An office boy bought me rice and condiments. I went back to the guesthouse at 22:00. Bambang had been in. Lanjutannya...

Going to Jakarta

It is Monday in the morning I withdrew pension salary at Bank Jateng IKIP. At noon by a Gojek bike I went to Simpanglima to buy a charger cable and a short. I bought a non-original cable at Rp25.000. I did the same for a short of Rp79.000. By a Gojek bike then I went to Warung Senggol Bu Lin on Jalan Anjasmoro to have lunch. As usual nasi mangut was in my menu.

In the afternoon I went to see Anindya's house. She told she run out water so I had to see the piping system. I found that the reservoir was not enough to store daily water need. I hoped Pak Min the plumber would come to see the reservoir performance.

At 16:45 Nuri dropped me at the airport, I would go to Jakarta. My flight was Citilink QG799 scheduled to depart at 18:00 checked in got seat 8D. It was delayed for about 30 minutes. At 19:15 I landed at Soekarno Airport Terminal 1C. An airport bus then brought me to Kampung Rambutan Terminal but I got off at Garuda Tamini stop. I continued my trip using a Gocar. At 21:20 I arrived at the guesthouse. Lanjutannya...

Dining Out

It is Sunday. In the morning at 06:30 I washed my clothes and dried them. At 11:00 I ironed them. Before dhuhur time Nuri and then me went to Anindya's house to see it. When I went back Dastan and Aishalina were along with me. Aishalina was crying to want to be back. Nuri accompanied her going home.

At home I and Dastan made coffee for me. Dastan then slept when I was ironing. Nuri was still in Anindya's house.

In the evening I and Nuri went to Basilia Resto to dine. As usual I ordered fish n chips and lassi. Nuri ordered the same. When we went home we brought a box of pizza for Dastan and Aishalina. Lanjutannya...

Walking

It is Saturday. In the morning at 06:00 walked thru streets of Sudirman and Bojongsalaman. Before going home I visited Anindya's house. She was helping Dastan administering medicine.

At home Pak Yus came to fix electical installation system. He fixed the rear and kitchen's lamp.

I went to Anindya house again about dhuhur time to pass foods for them.

After dhuhur time Hartanto came to discuss storage cover. Then I went to Cak Rus barber to trim my hair. I did not went back home after finishing but I continued to go to Warung Senggol to get smoked fish dish (mangut). Lanjutannya...

Going Back to Semarang

It is Friday. I arrived at the office at 09:20. The office empty. Then Priyonggo, Anwar, Panggih, and Benny came. Atina was absent like yesterday. He was in Manado to help electrical designing at Manado Bitung Toll Project. 

I joined Friday prayer at Masjid Baitur Rahman nearby. After concluding I went back to the office soon. I did my ashar prayer in advance in the office. At 13:00 I left the office for Tawang Station. A Gojek bike brought me to PGC1 stop. A bus then brought me to Pal Putih stop. Another bus got me to Senen Sentral stop. Finally, another bus again got me to Gambir1 stop. It was 14:38 when I arrived there.

I printed the boading pass based on a booking code sent by Nuri. Then, I waited for the Argo Sindoro train in the Dunkin Donat counter. A cup of Americano and a donat were being with me. At 15:40 I boarded on coach 5. My seat was 3C.

At 16:45 the train departed for Tawang, on time. The train reached Cirebon Kejaksan at 18:57, Tegal at 20:10, Pekalongan at 20:59, and arrived at Tawang Station at 22:12. A Gojek bike then got me at home at 22:40. Nuri prepared lodeh dish for my dinner. Lanjutannya...

Being in the Office

It is Thursday. I arrived at the office at 09:30 and the office was no worker. Then others were arriving, Benny, and Anwar. Priyonggo actually was coming early but then he went to see Richard. Basa came at about 11:00. He worked to wrap up the report.

I was still to upgrade my report. I also observed the drawing one by one. At 16:00 I help Benny to order a Grab car.

At 18:30 I went to the the guesthouse. On the way I stopped by a food shop to dine. Lanjutannya...

Being in the Office

It is Wednesday. As like yesterday, I had an apple for my breakfast and a boiled egg for my lunch. Benny, Anwar, Atina were in. Priyonggo went to Bandung. I asked Nendi to buy nasi uduk for my dinner. I went back to the guesthouse after isha time. Lanjutannya...

Being in the Office

It is Tuesday. At 04:40 the train arrived at Jatinegara Station, then, by a Gojek bike at 05:51 I arrived at the guesthouse. Bambang was just preparing himself for a trip to Manado. I had a short sleep like as usual.

I had an apple for my breakfast. In the office I had a boiled egg for my lunch. Nuri prepared them for us. Lanjutannya...

Going to Jakarta

It is Monday. In the morning I joined qigong in the temple hall. The participants were 11 people. We practiced chenqi, laqi, pengqi guanding, and sanxin zhuang. After the session I paid off my contribution Rp100.000 for May to August.

I then when to Tawang Station to buy a ticket. It was 07:50 the ticket booth had not opened but the go show booth served me. I got a Bangunkarta one at Rp284.000. The train ticket I favored, Argo Anggrek, has run out.

After arriving at home I washed and dried my clothes. They were not many because some of them had been washed by Nuri few days ago.

I then accompanied Nuri to settle some matters. We went to a steel workshop to order a water storage cover. The owner was Priyono welcoming us. Then, we went to Anindya's office to take her house key. We continued to Pasar Bulu to buy a pottery water flask. The next was a pempek kiosk on Jalan Kaligarang where we bought timlo for our lunch. Finally, we visited Anindya's house to measure the water storage cover.

In the afternoon I ironed the clothes. I felt exhausted after finishing my job.

At 21:00 after dining I went to Tawang Station by a Gojek car. After being at the destination I printed the boarding pass. I was in coach 6 seat 9B. At 22:45 the train departed from Tawang Station. It was 15 minutes late. Lanjutannya...

Being at Home

It is Sunday. I was still at home for being recovering. I was not sneezing anymore. Nuri was still suffering of flu. However, she still prepared our breakfast, vegetables soup. When I was defecating I found there is a small lump inside my rectum. I was little bit shocked.

After dhuhur time Anindya and Dastan came by on their way to their house. I was with them going to the house. I told Anindya items of her house for being fixing or upgrading. At about ashr time I was home. Lanjutannya...

Going Back to Semarang

It is Saturday. I went back to Semarang. At 06:00 I left the guesthouse walking to Cipayung street. On the way I dropped clothes at a laundry shop. Then by a public transport (angkota) car I to Cililitan, PGC1 bus stop. A busway bus brought me to Harmoni. On board a driver assistant told us that we would not reach Harmoni due to the area closing relating to Asian Games Marathon. We would maximally reach Pasarbaru stop. So I got off there. I walked 15 minutes to reach the station. At a canteen I had breakfast. It was about 08:15 and I had enough time to be in waiting.

The train was Argo Bromo Anggrek. I got the ticket at Rp365.000 using an application. Because of that I had no discount. I worried to be runway out of ticket if I bought it from the booth.

At 09:45 the train departed for Semarang. It was 15 minutes late. I was at coach 8 seat 9B. The train run smoothly. At 15:41 we arrived at Tawang Station. By a Gojek bike I arrived at home at 16:15. Lanjutannya...

Fixing Watch

It is Friday. I had an apple for my breakfast. At 09:00 I went to the office. As usual I came first. Anwar, Priyonggo, and Benny came later.

At 11:30 I went to Masjid Baiturahman to join Friday Congregation Prayer. Atina, Benny, Priyonggo, and Anwar also joined there.

At 13:15 I left the office for Blok M suburb. I wanted to fix my wrist watch at the Seiko Service Center. Going to Blok M was too complicated. I first went to Terminal Kampung Rambutan by a Gojek bike. I supposed to continue to Blok M by a busway directed there but I was wrong taking a busway going to Ciputat. So, at Lebak Bulus I got off and changed the bus going to Harmoni. At Pasar Kebayoran Lama stop I got off. It was wrong getting off. I took another same direction bus to bring me to the RS Permata stop. Then a Joglo-Blok M bus got me at Blok M.

The service center located on Jalan Melawai IX-12. It was not hard to get there. I spent Rp150.000 to fix my watch. The amount of Rp90.000 was for a new battery.

I had late lunch at Padangese Resto Sederhana. I spent Rp34.000 for a plate of chicken rice.

I got in a Blok M-Kota bus to go back to the guesthouse. At Bundaran Senayan stop I changed to a Bundaran Senayan-Pinang Ranti bus. It was congested nut I still got a seat. At Garuda Tamini stop I got off. I came in the Tamini Mall to buy a short. Then a Gojek bike brought me to the office. Gias opened me the office. I took my laundried clothes. I walked to the guesthouse. Lanjutannya...

Being in the Office

It is Thursday. At 04:39 the train reached Jatinegara Station. I got off and looked for a Gojek car. I found the cost was expensive, Rp88.000 to bring me to the guesthouse. I then changed to Gojek bike, Rp42.000. At 05:31 I arrived at the guesthouse. Bambang was in. He was on his preparation to go to Manado.

As usual I had short sleep before going to the office. I was there all day long. Lanjutannya...

Eid al Adha

It is Wednesday. In the morning at 06:30 I joined the Eid Congregation Prayer in Masjid Attaqwa, Nuri did the same but we went there separately.

At about 11:00 Nuri, Dastan, Aishalina, Bibik, Mbak Sri (the helper) and her daughter came. We then went to Anindya's new house in the close by neighborhood. The construction had finished. I found some flawnesses, one of them was the water ground storage.

At 15:00 by a Gojek bike I went to Poncol Station. I bought a ticket for Jakarta tonight. I got a Bangunkarta ticket at Rp284.000. I then went to a snack shop around Prembaen Alley to buy koro nuts. I found the shop closed.

At 21:00 by a Gojek car I went to Tawang Station. After printing the boarding pass I entered the waiting platform. It was 21:20. At 22:20 I boarded at coach 7 seat 7B. At 22:39 the train left the station for Gambir. I soon got slept. Lanjutannya...

Being at Home

It is Tuesday. I was still at home. Before noon I posted a request to Hasan through the group to fill data on the technical recommendation format. In the afternoon I checked the Germany Watch Shop to get a watch technician, he/she was absent. Lanjutannya...

Buying A Present

It is Monday. In the morning I and Nuri went to Anindya's house to pick up Aishalina. We wanted to buy her a birthday present. Her birthday had just left, August 19th. She now is 2 years old. We then went to Elizabeth Bag Store on Jalan Imam Bonjol that provided various presents for kids. On the second floor she grabbed a pink bear doll. She did not change to other choices though Nuri offered them. So, we bought it at Rp115.000. She seemed so happy. He smiled much.

We directly went back to her house. She got slept on the way. In her house, we found Mrs. Djoni, Om Beni, and Marcello. Mrs. Djoni did not show up. We just socialized with Om Beni and Marcello. We then went back home. Lanjutannya...

Going Back to Semarang

It is Sunday. In the morning we had breakfast in the guesthouse. They provided the breakfast in a plate consisted of rice, egg, vegetable, and noodle. Frankly speaking, no buffet liked yesterday. Mahardi again served his coffee for us.

At about 09:00 I went to Lapis Bogor Sangkuriang shop at a shopping gallery on Jalan Pajajaran to buy various cakes one of them was named lapis bogor. The shop was crowded because it was selling well. They sold also a croissant like pastry named bolen talas durian. We bought it. During shopping I waited for Nuri at a food court nearby. I ate Laksa Bogor. It was good.

At 11:30 I, Nuri, Asri, Fitri, and Aulia checked out the guesthouse. I paid off the breakfast meal for Priyono and Amir yesterday. By a Grab car we went to the station. It took about 30 minutes to get there. Fitriani and Aulia bought tickets for them while I, Nuri, and Asri would use our e-money cards to enter the train. We boarded at about 12:15. A moment later the train departed for Jakarta Kota. It was a commuter train so it stopped many times: Cilebut, Bojonggede, Citayam, Depok, Depok Baru, Pondok Cina, Universitas Indonesia, Universitas Pancasila, Lenteng Agung, Tanjung Barat, Pasar Minggu, Pasar Minggu Baru, Duren Kalibata, Cawang, Tebet, Manggarai. We got off at Manggarai Station at 13:30. Fitriani and Aulia continued their trip to Tambun. I, Nuri, and Asri ordered a Gojek car to bring us to Gambir Station. It was quite long to wait for the car but at 14:20 we arrived Gambir Station.

We had time to had lunch and did the prayer. We had our lunch at Bakmi Gajahmada Counter. We had to wait for a while to get our seats. I used the time to print our boarding passes. Then, we went to the first floor to do our prayer. At 15:30 we got on board. We were on coach #8 seat 7A (Nuri), 7B (me), and 7C (Asri). The Sindoro Train departed on time at 16:15. It was a smooth trip. At 22:09 we reached Tawang Station. ARGI and ZAKY picked us up. At 22:45 I and Nuri arrived at home. Lanjutannya...

Being a Marriage Witness

It is Saturday. We had breakfast in the guesthouse. Priyono and Amir came and joined the breakfast. At 08:30 we left the guesthouse for Jembar Venue. We were in 3 cars. I, along with Lik Santo and Adi were in Lik Santo's car. In Mahardi's car there were Mahardi, Ernawati, Nuri and Asri. Priyono, Amir, Fitriani, and Lia were in Priyono's car.

This is the procession and party of the marriage of Gilang Adipratama. He married to Frieska Febrina. We, the groom and the bride's relatives (I, Nuri, Adi, Lik Santo, Priyono, Amir, Mahardi, Erna, Delfta, Firda, Asri, Fitri, Lia, Bulik Meti, Cesari, her husband, Fiona, Malik, bibik, Bik Neng) attended the session. The procession was managed under sharia law. I became one of 2 marriage withnesses. The other withness was Gatot Tri Margono. At 10:00 a registrar from North Bogor Sharia Office came and the procession began. Her father, Sumardi Pristo, declared the marriage and Gilang acknowledged it. I and Gatot stated that the procession was valid. Then the registrar put the marriage in the registration book. Marriage was done. A light banque was provided following the procession.

In the afternoon at 13:00 we were in the same place to join the wedding party. Relatives and acquaintances joined it. Sri, Maryono, Pris, her husband, her sons, Siswanto, Martialis, Dwi, and Hesti also showed up.

In the evening Bulik Meti and the gang (Om Deden, wife, Wandi, wife) came to the guesthouse for courtesy visit) Lanjutannya...