Being in the Office

It is Tuesday. Loving Tuesday (Selasa Kliwon). At 02:30 the train reached Bekasi and finally, at 02:57 we reached Jatinegara. I got off there. I went to Sinar Minang Resto to have early breakfast. I would be fasting today to compensate my fasting fail at the last ramadhan festival. I ordered Grab car to bring me to the guest house because the Gojek application was in trouble. I dropped off at Gang Mangga close to the fuel station because the Grab application was also run inappropriately. I walked and arrived at the guesthouse at 04:20. Bambang was in. After praying I slept.

I walked to the office as usual. I arrived at the office at 10:15. Priyonggo, Anwar, and Benny were in. Atina came later. There were officers still working in the office to wrap up the report. Lanjutannya...

Going to Jakarta

It is Monday. Black Monday (Javanese: Senin Wage). In the morning I continued to ironed my clothes.

After dhuhur time I and Nuri went to Poncol Station. I bought a ticket for Jakarta. I got a Tawang Jaya Premium ticket at Rp200.000 after discount of 20%. I would be in coach premium 9 seat 14D.

At 19:10 I went to Tawang Station by a Gojek car. At 20:00 I was on board and at 20:20 the train departed to Jatinegara Station of Jakarta.

The train stopped at several stations to drop or pick up passangers, Weleri 21:08, Pekalongan 21:50, Pemalang 22:20, Tegal 22:46, Brebes 23:05, Cirebon 24:00. Lanjutannya...

Joining a Banquette

It is Sunday. I washed my clothes. The day was cloudy but I was sure that my clothes would be dried.

At 10:00 I and Nuri went to Ratna's house in Graha Taman Bunga to join a banquette. It was managed by Yuanto to announce his colleagues that Andra had been married to Linda. We enjoyed the dishes he provided. Anindya, Dastan, Aishalina, Bibik, and Bu Surati came later. They paid the greeting to Andra and Linda. At 13:00 I and Nuri went back home.

In the evening I ironed the clothes, partly. Lanjutannya...

Being at Home

It is Saturday. I was still at home. My coughing was on going. I administered Dextral caplets.

About dhuhur time Linda and Antris came. I just thought that were Aishalina and Anindya so I went out of the room. Linda and Antris came along with Ratna and Ninok. They passed home to go to a tailor.

In the evening I and Nuri went to Anindya's house to see her. She was not in good condition. However, Dastan and Aishalina were in good condition. Lanjutannya...

Being at Home

It is Friday. The train continued to move. It stopped at Brebes but I did not find it because of sleeping. The train reacked Tegal at 00:54, Pemalang at 01:18, Pekalongan at 01:46. At Pekalongan the train stopped quite long to give Argo Bromo Anggrek passing. At 02:07 it continued to go to Semarang. The train stopped at Batang at 02:21, and at Weleri at 02:52. At 03:27 the we arrived at Tawang Station. Nuri picked me up home. After praying I slept.

I was at home having a rest. I was coughing. My chest was pain when sneezing or coughing.

In the afternoon I walked to Jalan Simongan. From the bridge end on Jalan Basudewo to the turn part of Jalan Simongan the street was closed. There was Pinggir Kali Festival (Riverside Festival). Many vendors from other towns came to offer their commodities. I bought a cup of coffee. It was brewed manually, V60 way. It was Rp15.000. Lanjutannya...

Going Back to Semarang

It is Thursday. I arrived at the office at 09:00. Benny came later. Priyonggo came at 13:00 after joining his diabetes education. There were still officers from PT JBS and PT Wika in the office. At 13:00 I did my prayer in Masjid Baiturrahim. At 16:45 Nendi gave me ride to the guesthouse. My condition was not good. I needed a rest. I slept.

At 18:30 I left the guesthouse. I stopped by at a laundry shop to put my clothes. A Gojek bike then brought me to PGC1 stop. I got in a busway bus going to Harmoni. At Pal Putih stop I got off. A Gojek bike got me at Pasarsenen Station. In a hurry I printed my boarding pass. I run to the platform through a tunnel. At 20:28 I got on board. My train was Menoreh Train. I was in coach 4 seat 11B. At 20:30 the train departed for Semarang.

This was my first time using Menoreh Train. These were the arrival times at the stations the train stopped. Jatibarang 23:02, and Cirebon Perujakan 23:41. Lanjutannya...

Being in the Office

It is Wednesday. I had breakfast at Warung Tegal Satu hati. At 10:15 I arrived at the office. Priyonggo and Benny were in. Anwar arrived later. Atina was absent. There were 2 officers from PT JBS and PT Wika working. They were continuing wrapping the consultant report just for section 3.

I worked to design embankment typical. Benny assisted me. The embankments at many sites along the Balikpapan Samarinda Toll road were sliding. Some others were prone of erosion. The design would not be applied during the project. It would be applicable in operation time.

After maghrib time I went back to the guesthouse. At 19:30 I dined at a nasi uduk kiosk. Then, I went to Indomaret Point Cafe to have coffee. The price was Rp20.000 per cup. No more discount. Lanjutannya...

Being in the Office

It is Tuesday. At 04:05 I got off at Kampung Rambutan Terminal. I walked to the police post and ordered a Gojek bike. At 04:30 I arrived at the guesthouse. Bambang was in. After praying I slept.

I had breakfast at Warung Tegal Satuhati. Vegetables and a steamed egg were in my plate. At 09:50 I arrived at the office. Anwar was in. Priyonggo, Benny, and Atina came later.

There were 2 PT JBS and 2 PT Wika officers in the office to make sure the design completed. One of them was Basa. Priyonggo was our officer to serve them.

After maghrib time I went back to the guesthouse. I stopped by at Alfa Midi shop to by apples. One of them was my dine. Lanjutannya...

Going to Jakarta

It is Monday. I still did not get a ticket to Jakarta for this morning trip. I and Nuri went to Kalibanteng to get this evening ticket. It was for Shantika Bus leading to Kampung Rambutan Terminal. It costed Rp220.000. After that, we continued to go to the next destination, d'Lodeh Resto. We had breakfast there at 10:00. I found the resto was comfortable and cozy. Before going home. we picked Dastan up from his playgroup and dropped him at his house. We met Ailin and Bibik. Bu Surati had not come yet.

At 19:20 Nuri dropped me at the Shantika bus stop Kalibanteng. The bus was scheduled to depart at 19:30. Unfortunately, we had to wait longer. The bus agent told that the bus was congested at about Sayung area because there was a pavement upgrade there. At 20:30 it came and directly departed for Jakarta. Lanjutannya...

Being at Home

It is Sunday. Nuri was reluctantly to make dishes for our meal so we went to Lodeh to have breakfast. Unfortunately, closed. We turned to in Rumah Nasi Resto in Erlangga area. On the way home we stopped by at Kalibanteng area to seek a bus ticket to Jakarta this evening. But we did not get it.

Just after dhuhur athan we arrived at home. I directly washed my clothes. The day was promosing so at about 16:00 they were dried enough.

In the evening Nuri made water spinach stir fry and fried tempe. Parts of them were shipped to Anindya's house at 19:00. We met the kids there. They were happy.

At home again, at 20:00 I ironed the dried clothes. Almost all of them were ironed.

To day almost every minutes checked the KAI application to seek a train ticket for this night or tomorrow morning. However, I did not get it. Occasionally the ticket was appearing available but when I ticked it to buy it was dissapearing. I was later to do than someone somewhere. Lanjutannya...

Going Back to Semarang

It is Saturday. After having breakfast I and Nuri went Sekarbela area to shop pearls. Then we went back to the hotel to joined the group. This afternoon we would go back to Semarang.

At 12:00 we left the hotel for the airport. There were 2 microbuses with us. We stopped by at a resto on the way there at 12:30. I ordered nasi balap puyung dish, a traditional Lombok culinary. About 30 minutes later we left the resto for the airport.

Our flight were LionAir JT649 leading to Surabaya and WingAir IW1801 leading to Semarang. Our baggage cost were Rp342.000 (Mataram-Surabaya) and Rp450.000 (Surabaya-Semarang). Our departing time from LOP was delayed from 15:30 to 14:45 to accomodate the other passangers arriving from Sumbawa. We were in Boeing 737-800NG. I was on seat 8A. At 17:25 local time we landed at Juanda Airport of Surabaya. We transitted for about 2 hours. We dined at Kopi Bangi Resto. The dishes were ok. We also did our maghrib and isha prayers here.

At 19:10 we boarded. I had seat 16A. Beside me there was a fat guy but it was ok. At 19:40 our Wing ATR-72 600 took off for Semarang. At 20:30 we landed at Ahmad Yani Airport of Semarang. Anindya picked us up. About 40 minutes later we arrived at home. Lanjutannya...

Joining Wedding Party

It is Friday. We had breakfast at the hotel. At about 09:00 Dede and Tari came to pick up and accompany us shopping in Sekarbela shopping area. Then we went to their house to pick up Esti. At 12:00 we went to Masjid Hubbul Wathan in Islamic Center area. I, Dede, and Rahutama paid our Friday Prayer there. The praying floor was on the first floor. Esti, Nuri, and Tari waited for us on the ground floor.

Our next destination was Green Asri Resto in Sayang-sayang Cakranegara for having lunch. The resto was cozy, there was a small paddy field in the resto area. They dishes were traditionally Lombok food. We were satisfied there.

Before going back to the hotel we stopped by at Phoenix Food Showroom on Jalan Gede Ngurah Mataram. They produce and show various kinds of snack based on seaweed. Nuri shopped there.

In the evening we joined the wedding party to celebrate the marriage of Yuandra Istighfaris and Malinda Bayu Pangestu. Their relatives and colleagues as well as their parents colleagues came to deliver the greeting. At 21:00 we dismissed. Lanjutannya...

Escorting Groom

It is Thursday. We had breakfast at the front yard. The hotel provided various fruits, tea, coffee, fried rice, fried noodles, omelete, and crackers

At 08:00 we the groom contingent left the hotel for the bride's house. We would perform siraman. Siraman is a ceremony in which the bride and the groom separately are showered by the elders. It simbolizes purifying them before entering the marriage. Siraman performed at about 11:00. After siraman we were served with simply breakfast. In waiting for the next procession we the contingent were transited in a house nearby.

The day was hot and humid. Although all doors and windows opened we still were sweated. I changed my clothes with short and simply t-shirt.

At 15:00 we, the groom's companions started to go to the bride's house. I as the spokesman for Yuanto family delivered the groom to the bride's family. A half hour later I was on a seat as witness for the marriage procession of Yuandra Istighfaris and Malinda Bayu Pangestu. Her father, Mr. Bayu Suristoni married her to Yuandra. A small banquette was served following the procession completed. At 17:00 we left the venue for the hotel.

In the evening we dined at a street food kiosk nearby the hotel. Lanjutannya...

General Election

It is Wednesday. It was the day for general election in this country. The people had opportunity to choose their legislatures in towns or regencies, provinces, and state levels. They also were pleased to select their senators and president/vice president. This day was our time to go to Lombok to accompany Yuanto marrying Yuandra to Malinda.

This morning at 07:00 I and Nuri were ready at the ballots collecting place (TPS) 21 in SD Bojongsalaman. We found that the officials in charge for collecting ballot needed much time to get everything ready. They had to make an oath. They also had to check the ballots one by one to make sure that they were valid. Because of that at 07:45 we went back home. I asked Anindya to ride us to the airport.

At 08:10 we went back to the collecting place. We got our turns to make our choices. At 08:15 we finished all. We directly went to the airport. 08:35 arrived at the check in counter and at 08:39 arrived at the waiting room. Finally, at 08:40 we were called for boarding. At 09:05 our Garuda Bombardier CRJ-1000 took off for Surabaya. Our flight was GA364 and I was on seat 31H.

About 30 minutes we needed time to reach Juanda Airport of Surabaya. And about 60 minutes we had to be in the plane before continued our flight to Zainuddin Abdul Madjid Airport of Praya Lombok. About 1 hour later we landed there.

After checking out from the terminal building we went to the hotel. Two minibuses brought us to the hotel. Our hotel was Lombok Vaganza Hotel, a hotel was run by the management of Lombok College of Tourism (Sekolah Tinggi Pariwisata). I and Nuri were in room 007. The hotel was good. The minus point was on the water supply. They used groundwater as source of water supply. It was smell.

In the evening I and Nuri accompanied Yuanto to visit his intended besan (besan is/are the parent of son/daughter in law) in Panjisari, Praya. We found that male besan was in bad condition. However, we still had their welcome. At 21:00 we asked to leave. On the way to the hotel we stopped by at Sukma Rasa Resto, Labuapi, for dining. Lanjutannya...

Dining Out

It is Tuesday. In the morning I felt being less sleep. Nuri, Bibik, and Aishalina accompanied Bu Surati to the bus stop Jalan Sukun. Bu Surati would go back to Kebumen. Before going back to their home, Aishalina and Bibik stopped by at home.

Nuri went out to shop our supply in Lombok trip. I was still at home sleeping.

In the evening I and Nuri dined at Ayam Kampung Kali Resto. I thought the resto still maintained their quality of service. Their dishes were still tasty. They provided dishes quickly. The room was cozy. The price was reasonable. Lanjutannya...

Having Coffee

It is Monday. I felt my condition was much better. When, Nuri was away to shop snacks for our supply in Lombok trip I wiped and mopped the floor. The cats were pushed to the place outside of the house.

In the evening at 19:30 I and Zaenal met at Kafetieri Coffee shop to have coffee. Pranoto and Suprapto were invited to joined but they could come. We were there till 22:00. The shop was ok. Lanjutannya...

Seeing a Doctor

It is Sunday. I was still terrible. However, I still performed my weekly ritual, washing, drying, and ironing my clothes. Then, I accompanied Nuri to shop at Prembaen Market. On the way home we stopped by at a Soto Surabaya shop. I had breakfast there alone. Nuri was in the car waiting for me.

In the afternoon when I was ironing Ratna and Ninok came to discuss our trip to Lombok with Nuri. Then, I accompanied by Nuri went to see a doctor in Mardi Mulya Clinic. Doctor Darwis gave 3 kinds of medicines. They were CEFIXIME TRIHYDRATE 100mg 10 caplets, Dextral 10 caplets, and Dextaco 10 caplets. I spent Rp142.000 for all. Lanjutannya...

Being at Home

It is Saturday. I was at home. The day was clear and hot but in the afternoon it was rainy. Nuri organize a monthly neighborhood meeting. I helped her to move the furniture.

I was not in good condition. I was sneezing and coughing. I thought I was suffering alergi. Lanjutannya...

Meeting

It is Friday. In the morning at home. Friday prayer at Masjid Attaqwa. In the afternoon I joined meeting at the Water Resources Management Authority. Niken, Suhartono . In the evening I and Nuri went to Anindya's house Lanjutannya...

Going Back to Semarang

It is Thursday. I had breakfast at Warung Tegal Satuhati at 09:30. At 10:00 I arrived at the office. Utayanto was in. Anwar, Atina, and Benny arrived later. Priyonggo arrived at about after dhuhur time. I did my dhuhur and ashr prayers in Masjid Baiturrahim.

At 13:00 Anwar left the office for the airport. He would go to Palu. I left the office office for Gambir Station.

I arrived at the station at 14:15. I took my boarding pass. My train was Argo Sindoro scheduled to depart at 16:15. I would be on coach 9 seat 7A. I aborted my ticket would be used tomorrow. Then I had lunch in the canteen. At 15:45 I was on board. Lanjutannya...

Being in the Office

It is Wednesday. arrived at the office at 10:00. Utayanto was in. Priyonggo, Atina, and Benny came later. still fixed the Samboja Interchange At 17:45 went back to the guesthouse Lanjutannya...

Being in the Office

It is Tuesday. I had breakfast at Warung Tegal Satuhati. Steamed egg and vegetables were the menu. At 10:30 I arrived at the office. Utayanto was in. Anwar, Atina, and Priyonggo came later. Dery was also in. I asked to fix the drainase drawing of ramp3 of Samboja Interchange.

I did my dhuhur and ashr prayers in Masjid Baiturrahim. I asked Fahmi to bought me nasi padang for my lunch. Nendi was not in.

At 17:00 I left the office for walking. I traced streets of Bina Marga, Bambu Hitam, PAP, Bapa Hasan, Masjid Nurul Hidayah, Masjid 3, and SMA64 before entering Cipayung street. It was about 5,5km. Lanjutannya...

Going to Jakarta

It is Monday. I woke up at 04:00. At 04:50 Nuri dropped me at Tawang Station. I would go to Jakarta. My train was Argo Sindoro scheduled to depart at 06:00. I would be in coach 8 seat 2B. After getting boarding pass I went in the waiting room. At 05:40 I was on board. The train was full. I got the ticket by using KAI application so I did not get 20% discount.

At 06:00 the train departed for Gambir Station. The trip seemed smooth but in Cirebon we stopped longer. We stopped again at a place after Cirebon. We waited for the track. At 12:15 I got off at Jatinegara Station. It was 30 minutes late.

I checked in Sinar Minang Resto to have lunch. Then, a Gojek car brought me to the office. At 13:15 I arrived at the office. There were Atina and Anwar. Priyonggo and Benny did not show up. The draftmen at the upstair also did not show up. Lanjutannya...

Anindya Going to Jakarta

It is Sunday. In the morning I walked tracing streets of Pamularsih, Kaligarang, Sutomo, Sugijapranata, and Bojongsalaman. It was more than 5km long. I did it at 59 minutes. During walking temporarily my heartbeat rised to 160. I thought it was dangerous since 160 was my heart full capacity.

At 09:30 I, Nuri, Dastan, Ailin, Bibik, dan Bu Surati accompanied Anindya to the airport. We dropped her there. She would go to Jakarta for training.

At 10:00 I washed and dried my clothes on sunshine. The day was supporting. At about 13:00 they were dried. I directly ironed them completely. Meanwhile Nuri went to shop the kitchen wares for Rahutama. He had rent a house and wanted to complete the kitchen.

In the evening I and Nuri went to Anindya's house to see the kids. They were actually cute and we happy seeing them. Lanjutannya...

Going to Magelang

It is Saturday. We went to Magelang just for sight seeing. We left the house at about 10:00 tracing the toll road from Jatingaleh Gate.

At about 12:30 we arrived at Warung Bu Atmo Magelang where we tasted their kidney beans soup. I thought my blood pressure was abnormally high because I felt like being in the plane cabin. So, we went to Lestari Raharjo Hospital to check my blood pressure. It was 140/100. I thought it was dangerous.

Then, we went to Lezat Shop on Jalan Ikhlas to buy snacks. This shop offers lot variety of snack.

We then went back to Semarang via Salatiga. At 15:58 we arrived at home. Lanjutannya...

Banking

It is Friday. In the morning I and Nuri went to Bank BNI Pamularsih and Bank Mandiri Pamularsih to print bankbooks. After dropping me at home Nuri went to Ada Supermarket to shop.

At 12:00 I joined Friday prayer at Masjid Attaqwa. After praying I was at home. Riyanto came to get my signature. Lanjutannya...

Being at Home

It is Thursday. I was at home all day. Nuri went to Citrasari Resto to join monthly gathering of ITB Alumni wives. Lanjutannya...

Being at Home

It is Wednesday. It was a holiday to commemorate Isra Mikraj event. I and Nuri joined qigong in the temple hall. The participants were 8 people. I practiced chenqi, laqi, and pengqi guanding. The others practiced more with sanxin bing zhuang. I did not do that because Priyonggo phoned me.

We did not go anywhere my condition was not good. Lanjutannya...

Servicing the Car

It is Tuesday. In the morning at 08:15 I was at Nasmoco Workshop Majapahit to put the car for rutine service (90.000km run). The cost was Rp1.531.000. At 11:00 the service was concluded.

In the afternoon I had afternoon sleep. It was recovering my condition. Lanjutannya...

Gathering

It is Monday. It is the first day of April. In the morning I and Nuri joined qigong in the temple hall. We found that Kongtiksu (功德祠-gong de ci) Ash House had ruined because of fire on March, 21'st. The building where Tjielamtjay (指南斋-zhi nan zhai) and Khongkauwhwee (孔教会-kong jiao hui) rooms taking up was halfly ruined.

Qigong session started at 06:00. We practiced chenqi, laqi, pengqiguanding, and sanxin bing zhuang. The participants were 16 people. A mid of the session Laoshi Bambang Hartono gave us an English text of qigong theory.

At home I made report of my last Pekalongan trip. There were 3 files and directly distributed to Khoiri, Benny, Priyonggo, and Dani.

By a Gojek bike I went to Bank Jateng to withdraw my April pension salary. I was directly served. By a Gojek bike again I went to Warung Senggol Bu Lin for lunch. It was rainy so I was partly wet. During having lunch the rain was came heavily. I ordered a Gojek car to bring me home.

In the evening at 19:30 I joined gathering in Strada Coffee on Jalan S. Parman. There were Robert and Suprapto. Pranoto bought us coffee and snacks. He seemed celebrated his installment as Vice Director of Public Works Polytechnic position. At 21:45 we dismissed. Lanjutannya...