The Last Day of Assignment

It is Monday. The Yellow Monday (Senin Pon 11). At 8:43 I walked to the office. The office was almost empty. There was only Hendry and Yayat.

I then went to the site in Parungkuda area along with Abdul Salim the driver. I found that side ditch at Ramp 2 was about to be constructed with out lean concrete. I also found that the energy dissipator would not be constructed. So I informed it to Irawan the site manager. He promised to fix it. After that I went to Ramp4 and found that the RCP conduit was almost completely buried. We then went back to the office.

We directly went to the guesthouse. I washed my safety vests. We then went to the office. I paid my dhuhur prayer in Musala Darussalam. I also went to SBR food stall to have lunch. When I was back at the office I met Herry. We then had chats till the afternoon.

Because this was my last day servicing in the office I came to Yayat to paid my last day speech. However, Yayat said that the office would have a special occassion tomorrow. So, I was expected to join it.

At 16:40 I and Herry went back to the guesthouse.

In the evening I Lanjutannya...

Tracing Bocimi Toll Section 2, Day 2

It is Sunday. The Red Sunday (Ahad Pahing 14). At about 7:20 Hanif came to accompany me to the site. At 7:54 I started running from STA 19+980 to STA 13+450. I reached 6,65km in 1:13:49hour or pace 0:11:05hour per km. The average heart rate was 126bpm, the average cadence was 129spm, and the fat burning was 699kcal.

After running I made inspection at Ramp2 and Ramp4 side ditches. I found at Ramp2 the reinforcement had been installed. At Ramp4 the RCP was being buried.

We then went back to the guesthouse. We stopped by at Anna Laundry where I took my clothes. I spent Rp16.000 for the service.

In the guesthouse I washed my dirty underwears. The sun had left the hanging room so some of them were still wet in the afternoon. Lanjutannya...

Tracing Bocimi Toll Section 2

It is Saturday. The Sweet Saturday (Sabtu Legi 14). At 9:00 I asked Abdul Salim to get me to the office. By his motorcycle he brought me to the office. After being in the office for a while I went to Parungkuda Intersection along with Hanif.

At 09:45 I started running from Parungkuda Intersection. The day was sunny but some fog or haze protected me from the beam. At Parungkuda Gate I took some pictures of me. I found that TJT officers were just finishing their bike cycling session. There was a booth to facilitate beverage for them. Hanif escorted me on the car. The car stopped every 1 km to give me chance to drink. Just before reaching Ambarjaya Bridge or about STA 19+980 I stopped it. I reached 6,67km in 1:12:15hour or pace 0:10:49hour per km. The average heart rate was 128bpm, the average cadence was 128spm, and the fat burning was 697km.

After finishing running I asked Hanif to get me to the guesthouse. After praying I got slept.

In the evening after isha time I walked along Jalan Benteng leading to national road. I found parade of students celebrating Asyura Day. They performed marching band. I came to a small kiosk to buy detergent. Lanjutannya...

Being in the Office

It is Friday. The Loving Friday (Jumat Kliwon 14). In the morning at 6:17 I run along streets in the housing area. It foggy. I reached 6,67km in 1:11:36hour or pace 0:11:43hour per km. The average heart rate was 114bpm, the average cadence was 131spm, and the fat burning was 576kcal.

At 8:30 I and Herry went to the office. Abdul Salim gave us a ride. After being in the office for a while I was accompanied by Abdul Salim going to Anna Laundry to put my dirty clothes, to Cigombong Public Market to buy rice 🍚 and eggs🥚, and finally to Parungkuda Interchange area. I gave direction to construct chute on Ramp2. I also found the Ramp4 chute construction had been commenced. We then went to Alfamidi Shop in Parungkuda to buy dried shrimp but they did not provide it. I bought fried koro peanuts and drew cash.

We went back to Parungkuda area and I gave direction to Adhip how to construct the chute.

We arrived at the office at 11:30. At 12:00 we joined Friday congregational prayer in Masjid Baitussalam. At about 15:00 I left the office. Lanjutannya...

Being in the Office

It is Thursday. The Black Thursday (Kamis Wage 12). At 8:20 I and Herry went to the office. We stopped by at the chicken porridge kiosk where Herry bought a pack of the porridge at takeaway mode. In the office I turned my notebook and enjoyed a cup of coffee.

At 10:00 I and Ipang (Tri Harmanto) accompanied Herry went to Ciherang Pondok to observed the office construction. I met Mr. Joko Susilo the project manager and Wawan the contractor team leader. I told Mr. Joko that my assignment would end in this month so I would left the project. I expressed my gratitude to him for the opportunity to join the project and sent my apology for the defects of my service, if any. I also expressed my gratitude to Wawan for the cooperation we had. After they left the site I and Herry inspected the construction. Eric and Eko the inspectors accompanied us. At 11:30 we left the site for the office.

We arrived at home just before dhuhur athan reciting. We paid our prayer in Musala Darussalam along with Ipang and Abdul Salim. At 02:00 I and Ipang accompanied Herry going to Parungkuda Exit area. I inspected the Ramp2 and Ramp4 side ditch chutes. I found that the first had not touched but the second had been digged. I then joined Herry at the office site.

Herry along with TJT officers (Bayu Kharisman, Satriyo Utomo, and Riza) were setting out the stem points. They then went to the intersection to do the same. At about 16:00 we went back to the office.

We just stopped by at the office, I took my bag with me and continued going to the guesthouse. Lanjutannya...

Progress Monitoring

It is Wednesday. The Yellow Wednesday (Rabu Pon 14). In the morning at 7:55 I walked to the office. I had coffee in the office. At 09:00 I and Herry accompanied Agus the team leader went to TJT office to show his attendance in Cigombong. About an hour we socialized with officers of TJT.

At about 10:00 we went to the field to the site at STA 18+200 to see construction of left side ditch. We found that the ditch was reinforced to a layer. The ditch floor had been casted. We then when to Parungkuda Gate to observe the construction of the office. At about 11:00 a team from Protocol section of Ministry of Public Works and Housings came to survey the site for project operation inauguration. We stood by for their question.

At Edli called us to join Subteam 1 in Ramp4. Subteam 1 would monitor the TJT follow ups of the their findings during functioning feasibility test. The team consisted of AKBP (Police Deputy Grand Commissioner) Sulaeman and Bripda (Police Second Brigadier) Bima Setiawan from Indonesia Police, Vircan Yuana, Akhmad Bustomi, and Mahirdi Lingga, from DG Land Transportation. I and Yonrizal accompanied the team. We inspected all the finding locations on track A (Cigombong to Parungkuda). Amid the inspection we had lunch at Pak Atok Ciutara Roasted Chicken in Nyangkowek Cicurug, Sukabumi Regency.

After having lunch the traced the track B (Parungkuda to Cigombong). We ended at Ramp3. We then went to TJT office to wrap the findings. The wrapping was finalized after isha time. At 19:00 Agus the leader left the office for Bogor accompanied by Herry and Ipang. I and Yonrizal were still at the office. Bayu insisted us to stay since the dinner boxes for us were ongoing to come.

At 19:30 I and Yonrizal along with Abdul Salim left TJT office. Yonrizal got off at his guesthouse in Nanggerang. Because the national road was congested I used toll road to achieve Cigombong. I asked Alim to clear the exit point. He told we could exited at Ramp3. Lanjutannya...

Being in the Office

It is Tuesday. The Red Tuesday (Selasa Pahing 12). In the morning at 6:25 I run along streets in the housing area. It cloudy. I reached 6,66km in 1:13:47hour or pace 0:11:04hour per km. The average heart rate was 115bpm, the average cadence was 131spm, and the fat burning was 611kcal.

At 08:30 I went to the office, Abdul Salim got me there. We and Herry then went to the field STA 18+200. We entered the toll at Cigombong Gate because the traffic on national road was congested. At 08:55 we arrived the place. We waited for about 30 minute for Arvianto and Irawan to come. When we all were gathered we discussed the construction of the side ditch on left of the road.

I, Herry, and Abdul Salim went to Parungkuda area. I watched the side ditches condition. I dropped Herry at Parungkuda Gate area. I and Abdul Salim went to Parungkuda Public Market to have breakfast. After having breakfast we went back to Parungkuda area. Beside Herry, I met Endang Gunawan, Yonrizal, Tavip, Rudi the director, Irawan, etc. About an hour we went there. At about 10:30 we went back to the office.

I was in the afternoon till afternoon. At 17:08 I went back to the guesthouse. Abdul Salim gave me a ride with his motorbike. In the same time Ipang and Achmad with their bikes gave Herry and Nanang the rides. Nanang and Ipang then came by at the guesthouse. Till 20:00 we had social chat. Lanjutannya...

Being in the Office

It is Monday. The Sweet Monday (Senin Legi 9). At 05:10 I got off at Cigombong intersection toll to national road. I walked to the guesthouse and I arrived there at 05:22. After praying I laid on bed, getting a break.

At 08:25 I went to the office. I stopped by at SBR food stall to have breakfast. Yayat was in the office.

At 11:30 I along with Abdul Salim the driver went to Parungkuda Interchange. I found that in the construction of left side ditch of Ramp2 the contractor skipped the chute and energy dissipating chamber.

At 12:30 I had lunch in SBR food stall and then prayed in Musala Darussalam.

At about 15:30 the rain came. So we were still at the office. At 17:40 I and Herry walked to the guesthouse. Lanjutannya...

Going to Cigombong

It is Sunday.The Loving Sunday (Ahad Kliwon 13). In the morning at 6:06 I run along Pamularsih I street. It cloudy. I reached 6,67km in 1:14:21hour or pace 0:11:08hour per km. The average heart rate was 116bpm, the average cadence was 131spm, and the fat burning was 617kcal

At about 7:00 I composed 2 letters for our IPPU Central Java. The first letter led to BBWS Pemali Juana and the second one was for IPPU in Jakarta.

At about 11:00 I washed my clothes. The day was promising so they got dried in the afternoon. I ironed some of them in the afternoon.

At 19:40 I went to the bus agent. Rahutama dropped me there. At 20:25 the bus 3D arrived, I was on board, seated number 14, and the bus continued going. At 21:05 the bus stop at Shantika Bus Resto for 35minute to give passengers time to dine and pray. Lanjutannya...

Being at Home

It is Saturday. The Black Saturday (Sabtu Wage 13). At 1:55 I got of at Kalibanteng Flyover area then walked to the point in front of Columbia Hospital where Rahutama waited for me. At 2:07 I arrived at home. After praying I slept.

At 9:10 I went to SPBU Pamularsih to refuel the car then went to Pramita Laboratory on Jalan DI Panjaitan. I made a picture of my left lower gum. I spent Rp248.000. I then contacted Nadira Dental Clinic to see the dentist. Unfortunately, Ika the dentist got leave. So, I went back home.

In the afternoon I wiped and mopped the floor. Then I ironed some of my washed clothes.

After maghrib time I and Rahutama went around the town to see the situation. I found that although the compressed beam of train bridge was damaged it was still able to bear moving train. Lanjutannya...

Going Back to Semarang

It is Friday. The Yellow Friday (Jumat Pon 13). In the morning at 6:01 I run along streets in the housing area. It cloudy. I reached 6,67km in 1:11:34hour or pace 0:10:43hour per km. The average heart rate was 122bpm, the average cadence was 130spm, and the fat burning was 648kcal.

At 08:00 I and Herry walked to Jalan Benteng seeking food for breakfast. Herry wanted porridge, I wanted rice. We found the porridge was run out and the rice has no matched dish. So, we went to a lontong sayur vendor in front of Indomaret shop. It was tasty and cheap. At 08:45 we arrived at the office.

At 9:30 I went to Pasar Cigombong to by some oncom. Abdul Salim accompanied me. I would gave Nuri oncom.

At 11:30 I, Abdul Salim, and Ikhsan went to Masjid Darussalam to join Friday congregational prayer. After praying they dropped me at the guesthouse. I prepared my belongings for ready to go.

At 14:07 Huda the agent told me the bus was passing Cicurug. So, I left the guesthouse walking to the housing entrance to get it. I stopped by at the office for a while to wait the bus arriving.

At 14:22 the bus arrived, I got on board, and at 14:30 the bus leaving Cigombong. At 15:30 the bus stopped at Kampung Rambutan Terminal for 40minute. At 16:46 the bus stop at Jatiasih and all passengers of bus 3D were moved to bus P-2. At 16:55 the bus departed. At 17:53 the bus stop stopped on Jalan Raya Perjuangan 43 Bekasi for unknown reason for an hour. At 18:54 the bus continued going. At 23:00 the bus stopped at Kedungroso Resto in Krakahan Tanjung, Brebes Regency for 30minute. The operator served us with dinner. Lanjutannya...

Progress Monitoring

It is Thursday. The Red Thursday (Kamis Pahing 17). In the morning at 6:21 I run along streets in the housing area. It blue sky. I reached 6,65km in 1:14:16hour or pace 0:11:09hour per km. The average heart rate was 115bpm, the average cadence was 131spm, and the fat burning was 563kcal.

At 09:10 I walked to the office. There were Agus, Herry, Nanang, and Yusuf there. We were ready to join a meeting in TJT office. At 9:50 we went there.

As usual the meeting started in delay because of the late coming of contractor team. At 10:27 the chairman Mr. Joko Susilo the project manager opened the meeting. He was with Edli and Tavip on his side. He welcomed the Directorate General of Roads team that consisted of Dimas Sri Wicaksono, Nanang Hidayat Aziz and Susilawati. The last 2 people were consultants for DJoR. The other attendants were us from Eskapindo Matra the supervision consultant that consisted of Agus, Endang, Yusuf, dan Entis. From the other parties were Iksan from Wahana the internal quality control consultant and Alim and Yogi from Waskita Karya Infrastructure the contractor. The meeting was to facilitate the DJoR team to monitor the project team (TJT, contractor, supervision consultant, and internal quality control consultant) on fixing or finalizing findings during functioning feasibility test (ULF).

After we agreed with the steps of monitoring we stopped temporarily to give time for us to pray and to have lunch. We went to a resto named Ayam Bakar Pak Atok Ciutara in Nyangkowek Cicurug, Sukabumi Regency. Mr. Joko served us lunch. We tasted ayam bakar (baked chicken), fried carp in chilli souce, and fried carp in banana souce.

At 13:30 we started inspection from Parungkuda intersection. We went up to the smaller STA. At 17:00 we finalized the inspection and together went to TJT office again to compile the findings. Mr. Joko served us with dinner box. I did not had it because I would dine in the guesthouse.

After isha time we together watched the findings one after another. The findings were compiled in 27 sheets. At 22:00 the watching finalized. At 22:17 we dismissed after some of us gave the signatures. I and Herry went back to the guesthouse. Abdul Salim got us there. Lanjutannya...

Hijri New Year 1445

It is Wednesday. The Sweet Wednesday (Rabu Legi 12). It was the Hijri New Year of 1445. At 7:26 I run along Benteng street and streets in the housing area. It cloudy. I reached 6,67km in 1:14:54hour or pace 0:11:13hour per km. The average heart rate was 118bpm, the average cadence was 130spm, and the fat burning was 647kcal. Amid running I stopped by at an Indomaret shop to withdraw some money.

I was still in the guesthouse in the rest of the day. I almost slept all time. Lanjutannya...

Being in the Office

It is Tuesday. The Loving Tuesday (Selasa Kliwon 13). At 6:16 I run along streets in the housing area. It was blue sky. I reached 6,67km in 1:14:17hour or pace 0:11:08hour per km. The average heart rate was 116bpm, the average cadence was 131spm, and the fat burning was 620kcal.

At 9:00 I walked to the office. When I arrived at the office Herry was just about to leave for Parungkuda. Nanang was going to the market but a moment later he came. About 10:00 I along with Abdulsalim the driver and Hendry went to Parungkuda to see the construction of side ditch of Ramp2. An excavator was just digging the ditch. We then went to Parungkuda Public Market where I shopped eggs and vegetables. On the way back to the office we stopped and I moved to Herry's car. We planned to go directly to Ciherang Pondok. We then changed the plan and went back to the office.

At dhuhur time I paid my prayer in Musala Darussalam. I then went to SBR food stall to have lunch. Herry, Nanang, Ipang, and Hanif came to join.

At about 13:30 I and Nanang accompanied Herry going to Ciherang Pondok. Hanif was the driver. About an hour we were there involving in a discussion. At about 14:30 we went to Ciawi. Herry got off there to continued going back to his house. I and Nanang continured going to Superindo supermarket to buy snacks. Nanang bought some biscuit. I bought peanuts and bananas. At about 15:00 we went back to the office.

At 16:15 I and Nanang along with Ipang the driver went to Cigombong Public Market. Nanang fixed his shoes at a shop. We then went back to our respective guesthouses.

At 18:00 I cooked oncom stri fry. I found it so tasty. I consumed it during my dinner.

At 20:00 I joined Quran recital. The other participants were ASwaty and Triana. We recited QS Ali Imran verses 92 to 121.

After reciting was over I got a whatsapp group posting that there was an accident in Semarang. At 19:30 Brantas train crashed a stuck truck on Jalan Madukoro Semarang. Fortunantely, there was no casualty. Lanjutannya...

Being in the Office

It was Monday. The Black Monday (Seni Wage). At 6:35 I got off the bus on National Road. It was a traffic jam, as usual. I walked to get the guesthouse. Ipang had unlocked the guesthouse door so I could enter it smoothly.

At about 8:30 I went to the office. I stopped by at SBR food stall on Jalan Beteng to have breakfast.

At 10:20 I went to the site. On the way Indra Kesuma asked me to consider the material for end section of side ditch beside Ramp2. He preferred concrete to masonry for building a channel with high speed water. After observing the site I agree to changed to shop drawing accomodating his preference. I then went back to the office.

At dhuhur time I paid my prayer in Musala Darussalam. I then went to SBR food stall again to have lunch. After having lunch I went back to the guesthouse to get a break. After having a brief sleep I went to the office. At 17:27 I went back to the guesthouse. Lanjutannya...

Going to Cigombong

It is Sunday. The Yellow Sunday (Ahad Pon 12). In the morning at 9:05 I, Nuri, and Rahutama went to Colomadu to join a wedding party. Rahutama just accompanied us. At Bolon SPBU we stopped by. Nuri changed her clothes, dressed up. I and Rahutama got coffee at a cafe inside the SPBU area.

At about 11:15 we arrived at the venue, deColomadu Building. Before entering the room we met Ilham Abla along with his daughter. The party was organized by Suprapto to celebrate the marriage of his daughter, Hanny Prasajaningtyas. She married to Abednego Julian Wicaksono. After paying our greetings we went to the dining floor to taste the catering. We met Zakarijah, Mahatmanto, Sutarto Edhisono, and Robert Sianipar. At about 12:00 we left the venue.

At about 12:30 we parked the car in Vastenburg parking yard. Nuri went to Pasar Beteng. I and Rahutama went to Pasar Gede. We entered the food court section and enjoyed culinary. About an hour we we there. At about 14:15 we joined Nuri in Pasar Beteng. At about 14:45 we left Pasar Beteng for Tamansari Resto in Colomadu. We bought some dishes there. At 17:00 we arrived at home.

At 18:00 I packed my clothes to get ready for a trip. I unboxed the 16" suitcase I had ordered and used it to pack the clothes.

Rahutama accompanied me to the bus agent. I got off there at 19:45. At 21:20 the bus 3D arrived, I got on board, sat on seat 15, and the bus continued going. At about 22:00 the bus stopped for 40 minuteat Shantika Resto, Gringsing. I did not take the chance to dine. I changed my coupon to a snack. Lanjutannya...

Grand Highschool Reunion

It is Saturday.The Red Saturday (Sabtu Pahing 18). At 00:05 I got off the bus in Kalibanteng flyover area. Rahutama was ready there and I directly got on the car. At 00:16 I arrived at home. After praying I slept.

At 3:00 I woke up and prepared myself to go. At 3:30 I and Rahutama went to Magelang. At 5:10 we arrived at Hotel Sriti, the hotel we would gather. I met Adiati, Risnawati, and Yudiaryani. They were ready to go. I and Rahutama went to Masjid Agung to pay our prayer then went back to the hotel. I met Djoko Rahardjo, Adri, Riyo, Tri Heryanto, Winardi, Tjoswan, Winarno, Tiyok, etc. At about 6:15 I and Rahutma went to Borobudur. In other car there were Tjuswan, Winardi, and Winarno. Beside, there was a bus to transport other people.

At about 7:00 we arrived at park north of the Borobudur temple. About 1000 people of Magelang Highschool alumni gathered there to join First State Magelang Highschool Grand Reunion. We entertained with songs and snack. Several people gave their speeches but we did not pay attention. We were busy talking to each other. We also made our pictures. The organizer provided several spots for taking pictures. We in group of class then walked along perimeter of the temple. I was in the Class of 1974. I met Aswaty, and Bambang Wahyudi. From the other classes I met Suliyanti, Ken Sawitri, Lik Santo, Esti, etc.

At 10:00 I joined the other classmates using the bus going to Magelang. Our class went to Prambanan Room in Hotel Puri Asri for socializing. The other classes went to our school to refresh their memory of long time ago. In the room there were Adiati, Adri Supardi, Anna Sofia, Arni Nuryati, Be Tjuswan, Djoko Rahardjo, Dyah Purwani Wijayani, Endang Sri Rejeki, Gatot Supriyadi, Hariyoto Saleh, Hartono, Indahingsih, Indah Kentjono Hesti, Liem Sioktin (Nani), Moch Slamet, Mustikorini, Nunuk Sustyowati, Ong Swatbwee (Elfi), Risnawati, Rio Swastoyo, Sigit Yuniarso, Susilo Tjahjaningsih Handajani, Sri Suryawati, Sri Susimastuti, The Kuhin (Hendro), The Sioktin (Christina), Tjuang Englan (Titik), Tri Handajani, Tri Heryanto, Wahyuning Nurbayah, Winardi, Wijaya Seta, and Yudiaryani. We were served with coffee and tea, snacks, lunch, a player, and a singer. After making pictures of us we dismissed at 13:00.

Some of us went to Hotel Sriti to get a break. In Adri and Tri Heryanto's room I paid my dhuhur and ashr prayers. Then, I asked to leave to them.

Rahutama was ready in front of the hotel. We went to Lezat Shop to buy snacks. We then went to Tahu Pojok food stall to taste kupat tahu. The food stall is now moving to Jalan Sutopo. We left the stall about 15minute later and continued going. At intersection of Ambarawa ringroad close to Bawen we face traffic jam. We almost were locked. About maghrib time we arrived at home. Lanjutannya...

Going Back to Semarang

It is Friday. The Sweet Friday (Jumat Legi 11). 6:24 I run along streets in the housing area. It was cloudy. I reached 6,66km in 1:14:38hour or pace 0:11:12hour per km. The average heart rate was 113bpm, the average cadence was 130spm, and the fat burning was 596kcal.

9:02 After washing at 9:02 I went to the office. I just met Herry. He was just starting to leave the office for Ciherang Pondok. I was still in the office since there was no driver ready in the office. At 11:00 I left the office for the guesthouse. I packed my belongings in a small suitcase.

At 11:45 I went to Masjid al Ikhlas to joined Friday congregational prayer. I saw Riski and Yonrizal also joined. After praying I had lunch in Sbr food stall. At 13:45 I walked to the office with the suitcase was with me. I waited for the bus in the office.

At 14:53 Huda the bus agent told me the bus just arrived. Ipang helped me bringing the suitcase to the bus that was still on the national road. At 15:00 I was on board of Shantika Bus 3D. I was seated at seat 6. The bus then continued going. At 16:00 the bus stopped by at Terminal Kampung Rambutan for 25minute. At 17:00 the bus stopped by at Terminal Pulogebang for 33 minute. At 21:15 the bus stopped by at Kedungroso Resto Brebes Regency for 41 minute to give passengers time for dinner. The bus operator served us dinner. Lanjutannya...

Being in the Office

It is Thursday. The Loving Thursday (Kamis Kliwon 16). In the morning at 5:57 I and Herry walked to Cigombong Public Market. We shopped rice, eggs, and vegetables. On the way back to the guesthouse we stopped by at a lontong sayur vendor close to Masjid Baitussalam. Herry had breakfast there. Then I stopped by at a chicken porridge vendor where I had my breakfast. Herry continued walking to the guesthouse. Until reaching the guesthouse I walked 2.91km in 1:15:04hour.

At 7:13 I run along streets in the housing area. It was blue sky. I reached 6,67km in 1:11:36hour or pace 0:10:43hour per km. The average heart rate was 126bpm, the average cadence was 132spm, and the fat burning was 685kcal.

At 9:01 I walked to the office. After I had a cup of coffee I, Herry, Ikhsan, and Abdul Salim the driver went to the site. After inspecting the small STA we picked up Arviantoro for joined. I and him inspected local road approach of Cibunar Jaya overpass. Amid my inspection Abdul Salim dropped Herry and Ikhsan at Parungkuda Intersection. Abdul Salim then got I and Arviantoro at Munjul-2 overpass. I gave direction to him in designing of gutters around local road approach. We then when to Parungkuda Intersection to pick Herry and Iksan up. We went back to WAskita Karya Project office to drop Arviantoro. We wanted to access Bocimi-1 but we did not find the guy in charge of opening the gate. So, we went back to the office.

I and Herry paid my dhuhur prayer in Musala Darussalam. We then went to SBR food stall on Jalan Benteng to have lunch. After having a cup of coffee again, at about 13:30 I, Herry and Abdul Salim went to Ciherang Pondok where Caringin Main Gate and TJT Office, and Highway Police Office were constructed.

In Ciherang Pondok I and Herry watched the construction of Highway Police Office. Herry then went across the road to under contructing TJT Office. I still in the Highway Police Office side. AT 16:00 we left Ciherang Pondok.

I and Herry paid our ashr prayer in Musala Darussalam. At 16:30 we walked back to the guesthouse.

In the evening at 19:00 Alim and Arviantoro came to guesthouse demanding my signature. I put my signature on the paper of site visit to embankment strengthening structure of access bridge in Parungkuda. After they left I and Herry went to Masjid al Ikhlas to pay our isha prayer. Lanjutannya...

Meeting

It is Wednesday. The Black Wednesday (Rabu Wage 11). In the morning at 5:58 I run along streets in the housing area. It was cloudy. I reached 6,67km in 1:12:25hour or pace 0:10:51hour per km. The average heart rate was 118bpm, the average cadence was 131spm, and the fat burning was 619kcal.

After running I washed my dirty clothes and hanged them.

At 8:23 I went to the office. After having a cup of coffee I, Herry, Agus the leader, and Riski went to TJT office for joining a weekly meeting.

The meeting started at 9:28 was chaired by Mr. Joko Susilo the project manager. The other participants were Edli, Indra, and Tavip. From Waskita Karya there were Wawan, Alim, Irawan, and Slamet. Other participants from Eskapindo Matra were Endang, Yusuf, and Yonrizal. The meeting discussed the progress of repairing defects listed from functioning feasibility test. The meeting also discussed the design draft of a police post. At 16:00 the meeting concluded and we dismissed.

I went to the office and chatted to the colleagues. At 17:05 we left the office for the guesthouse. Lanjutannya...

Being in the Office

It is Tuesday. The Yellow Tuesday (Selasa Pon 10). In the morning at 6:22 I run along streets in the housing area. I reached 6,66km in 1:11:17hour or pace 0:10:41hour per km. The average heart rate was 123bpm, the average cadence was 132spm, and the fat burning was 653kcal.

At about 8:45 I went to the office. I found that Abdul Salim was not in. He was serving Agus the leader and Herry inspecting the site for a police post. I was still in the office composing a report. At 12:00 I went to Musala Darussalam for praying. I then went to SBR food stall on Jalan Benteng to have lunch. I went back to the office again and continued composing.

At 16:15 I walked back to the guesthouse.

In the evening I joined Quran recital organized by Widarto. The other participants were Aswaty, and Widayadi. We recited QS Ali Imran Juz 3. Lanjutannya...

Being in the Office

It is Monday. The Loving Monday (Senin Kliwon 12). At 9:00 arrived at the office. Nanang was in. He worked hard to finalized the engineering justification.

An hour later I went to the site along with Abdul Salim the driver. As usual I entered the site through Waskita Karya office, went to small STA, after reaching STA 14+000 we turned and went to big STA. After reaching Parungkuda intersection we turned and came back to the office. After dhuhur we arrived at the office

At about 14:00 I went to Ciherang Pondok along with Herry and Ipang the driver. I directed gutter placement close to the office. We then went to Superindo supermarket in Tajur area. I paid ashr prayer there. When maghrib time came we were on the road around Tajur the back to the office. We faced traffic jam caused by a concrete pump truck operating on a lane.

At 18:30 we arrived at the guesthouse. Ipang dropped us there. Lanjutannya...

Being in the Office

It is Sunday. The Sweet Sunday (Ahad Legi 10). In the morning at 8:01 I run along Benteng sreet and streets in the housing area. I reached 6,67km in 1:14:36hour or pace 0:11:10hour per km. The average heart rate was 118bpm, the average cadence was 131spm, and the fat burning was 645kcal. Amid running I passed by the office and found Nanang was in.

After being in the guesthouse I made omelet for my breakfast. With the dishes I made in the evening my breakfast was complete.

At 11:26 I walked to the office. I found Nanang was not in and Yayat was in. After praying in Musala Darussalam I along with Abdul Salim went to the site. I just passed the road from small STA to Parungkuda then turned back to small STA.

After observing the site I went back to the guesthouse. Abdul Salim dropped me there. Lanjutannya...

Being in the Office

It Saturday. The Loving Saturday (Sabtu Kliwon 17). In the morning at 6:40 I run along housing area. I reached 6,67km in 1:13:34hour or pace 0:11:01hour per km. The average heart rate was 115bpm, the average cadence was 131spm, and the fat burning was 607kcal. I finalized my run at a point close to the Cigombong public market so I went there for shopping. I bought rice, cooking oil, eggs, and vegetables.

At about 10:00 I came in the office. Nanang and Riski were there finalizing engineering adjustment. I wanted to go to the site but there was a traffic jam in the segment of Cigombong - Parungkuda, so I waited for the clearance in the office. After dhuhur time I along with Abdul Salim the driver went to the site. The national road was clear so we could access to the site through Waskita Karya project office.

I just observed the toll road. I found a concrete placing under Ambarjaya bridge was in progress. So, after going to Parungkuda I went there, got down to the site. I found that the concrete placing was sloopy. I told it to Irawan and posting it to the consultant group. Agus the team leader responded.

On the way back to the office we stopped by at Maranti rice stall. They served tasty chilli paste so I ate much. I spent Rp38.000 for 2 people. I then took my bag in the office and went back to the guesthouse. It was cloudy in the afternoon and light rainy in the evening. Lanjutannya...

Being in the Office

It is Friday. The Black Friday (Jumat Wage 10). At 5:00 I got off at point in front of SPBU34.131.01 under Cililitan Toll Road. I was directed to get on an MPV Honda Mobilio car. There were 2 other people with the same fate of me. The driver named Suparno would get us to the destination. Suparno is Shantika Rawamangun agent. He firstly dropped the 2 passangers at Pasar Induk Kramatjati then he continued going to Ciawi. We stopped by at a rest area to refuel. I got in a rest room. At about 6:15 I got off at Ciawi. Ipang was standing by there. After I was on board we left Ciawi for Cigombong. As usual the it was traffic jam on national road Cigombong Parungkuda. We stopped by at a lontong sayur vendor for having breakfast. At 6.56 I arrived at the guesthouse. Herry was hanging his laundry.

At 7:54 I was ready in the office. I just chatted with other colleagues such as Herry, Nanang, Yonrizal, and Bunyamin.

At 9:00 I went to the sites along with Abdul Salim the driver. We picked up Arviantoro at his office. We observed drainage system under piled slabs on STA 18+882. I found that the constructed box culvert had low role but according the finding during feasibility test, it must be rounded. We then went to STA 18+300 to found a cross drain with the elevation lower than DS-5. We decided to lower the corresponding DS-5. We went bact to the office after seeing the construction condition in Parungkuda.

At 12:00 I, Herry, Nanang, Riski, and Yonrizal joined Friday congregational prayer in Masjid al Ikhlas in Block F area. Finishing prayer I and Herry came to a food stahl on Jalan Benteng.

About 30 minute I was in the office chatting with the colleagues. After they left for their respectives houses I went back to the guest house. Abdul Salim gave me a ride. Lanjutannya...

Going to Cigombong

It is Thursday. The Yellow Thursday (Kamis Pon 15). At 08:30 I went to Bank BCA Pemuda, Bank Mandiri Pemuda, and Bank BNI Pemuda to print my bankbooks. At Bank BNI Pemuda I changed my bankbook. An error was found so the employee could only printed the July transaction.

At 10:15 I and Nuri brought Aishalina to her course at Jalan Mintojiwo Dalam. After dropping her we went to a wingko babat vendor named Wingko Babat Keretaapi on Jalan Cendrawasih. I bought 10pieces in various tastes. I would give them for Herry. We then went to Superindo supermarket on Jalan Sudirman for shopping. The next stop was the course place on Jalan Mintojiwo Dalam to pick Aishalina.

At 13:15 I met Suprapto at Kampung Laut Resto. He was accompanied by his daughter Hanny. We just chatted about our experience. He would organize a wedding parti on July 16th in d'Colomadu building to celebrate the marriage of Hanny. I demanded the invitation paper since I did not the detail of the wedding party.

Before maghrib time I ironed clothes. Nuri washed them in the morning.

At 19:15 I was accompanied by Nuri going to Shantika agent on Jalan Siliwangi. I waited for the bus more than 2 hours. At 21:45 in a heavy raining atmosphere the bus Shantika SE3 arrived I got on board and seated on seat 7A.

On board the crew found that seats 7A, 7B, and 7C were duplicated. The unseated lady was mad. She was along with her children and father. At we stopped at resto where the bus served us dinner. Before we continued going we were rearranged. The crew begged us the seated 7A, 7B, and 7C to move to other bus. I moved to Shantika 8 and seated number 6. The other 2 people were in a sleeper bus. Lanjutannya...

Work Competency Sertification

It is Wednesday. The Red Wednesday (Rabu Pahing 16). At 09:00 I, was dropped by Nuri, arrived at BBWS Pemali Juana office area. I directly entered the Center Unit Building to join a work competency sertification.

The sertification commenced at 09:30 and I had the first turn. About 9 people are joining the session. My assessor was Mr. Soeradji. He was a former director in the Directorate General of Water Resources. For my level sertificate application there are 39 competency units had to be owned. Each competency unit consists of about 3 to 4 elements and each element has 3 to questions. The assessing recoqnizes self assessment so the assessment process was going relatively quickly. Mr. Soeradji explained me many things and at the end gave some questions about my competency. Though quick, the assessment took about 90 minute.

I then came to Willy Sumarsono, the HATHI LSP (Profession Sertification Institution), to check my documents completeness. I took about 30minute. The last, I came to Ms Mestika to clarify my spending. She told that my spending was enough to cover the cost of my sertification.

Beside Mr. Soeradji the assessor, the LSP team consisted of Mr. Adi Sarwoko the assessor, Mr. Indra Bangun the assessor, and Willy Sumarsono the administrator.

I then left the assessing room and came into the waiting room. A BBWS Pemali Juana employee gave me a lunch box. I told Nuri I was waiting for her picking up. At 12:30 She came and got me home. Lanjutannya...

Going Back to Semarang

It is Tuesday. The Sweet Tuesday (Selasa Legi 8). In the morning I went to Cigombong Public Market to shop eggs and dish ingredients. I directly cooked them after being in the guesthouse again. I made omelet for our breakfast.

A moment later an oncom vendor passed by, I bought some. Oncom is a curd of tofu byproduct. A special mold is cultivated on it made it oncom. I directly cooked it wit ingredients just were bought.

Amid cooking Nanang called Herry that we were expected to gather in Hotel Ibis Style Bogor Raya to wrap all findings during functioning feasibility test. So, I and Herry soon went to the office and along with Agus, Yayat, Riski, and Bangun going to the hotel. We were in 2 cars driven by Hanif and Ikhsan.

At 09:00 we arrived at the hotel. We waited for other members on first floor. Coffee, tea, and snacks were served. At 10:00 the subteam 2 started meeting. I found that my team, the subteam 1 had finalized the meeting at night. The members were waiting to join plenary meeting at 13:30 in their respective places. I was still on second floor socializing to other subteam 1 members.

At about 12:00 when lunch served I met Agung Hari Prabowo. He is now the Chief of Freeway Construction Sub Directorate. He was one day a junior engineer in Central Java Office of the Department of Public Works when I was a section chief there. We shared our experience of the time we were separated. I then came to Agus the team leader telling him that I wished to cancel my trip to Semarang in order to join the plenary meeting. He directed me to leave the meeting to stick with my previous plan. So, I called Hanif to bring me to the office in Cigombong

At 13:00 I went back to the office. Hanif drove the car in the speed of 100km per hour. At 13:32 I arrived at the office directly Abdul Salim brought me to the guesthouse. I continued cooking oncom and at 14:00 I was ready to go. I brought some oncom with me for Nuri at home and I gave the rest for Abdul Salim.

At 14:35 the Shantika Bus 3D arrived and I got on. The bus waited for another passenger to get on. At 15:10 the bus left Cigombong entering toll road. I was on seat 6. The bus crew gave me lunch box and I consumed it. I then got slept. At 17:45 I was awake and I found the bus stopped at a bus agent in Jabong Pegaden, Subang Regency. I found that the bus almost full. A passenger got on the bus and the bus continued going. At 20:09 to 20:53 the bus stopped at Kedungroso Resto in Krakahan Tanjung, Brebes Regency. The passengers were served to dine. At 23:30 the bus passed through Jalan Siliwangi, I got off in Kalibanteng Flyover area. Nuri was standing by there. At 23:40 I arrived at home. Lanjutannya...

Road Functioning Feasibility Test

It is Monday.The Loving Monday (Senin Kliwon 12). At 7:30 I walked to the office. I stopped by at a food stahl on Jalan Benteng to have breakfast.

At 8:30 I was accompanied by Abdul Salim going to TJT office. I would join teams to conduct a road functioning feasibility test for Bocimi2 Toll Road. The test would be executed by the government represented by officers of DG Roads, Indonesia Police, and DG of Land Transportation. The Road was represented by TJT and backed by Waskita Karya Infrastruktur the contractor, Eskapindo Matra the supervision consultant, and an internal quality controlling consultant.

The personnels were groups into 3: team 1 for road management, team 2 for infrastructure, and team 3 for administration. I was in team 1 along with Yonrizal. We observed the Side A road conditions from small STA to bigger on. After reaching Parungkuda intersection the team went to Saung Mojang Priangan in Caringin for having lunch.

After having lunch the team observed the Side B road at small STA. The team then went to Caringin utama to observed the Caringin Utama Gate. About 30 minute later the team dismissed. Most of the team members went to Bogor to reside in Hotel Ibis Raya. I and other team members went to TJT office.

We met Nanang, Endang, Yonrizal, Riski, and Bangun in TJT office. We waited for other direction. At maghrib time Edli instructed to the members to gather in Hotel Ibis Raya. I felt exhausted and asked permission to Agus for absent. Agus went there along with Herry and Yusuf. I went back to the guesthouse. In a food stahl I dined. Lanjutannya...

Going to Cigombong

It is Sunday. The Black Sunday (Ahad Wage). In the morning after praying I ironed my remaining unironed clothes. I then prepared myself to go.

At 9:50 I and Nuri arrived at SPBU Krapyak and waited for Agus to come. A moment later he arrived. A passanger named Dana came to join. About 10:15 we in 3 departed for Cigombong.

Our trip was fairly smooth. We stopped twice. The first stop was at 13:00 at Chaniago Resto in Tegalwangi Weru, Cirebon Regency where we had lunch. They provided fair dishes. The second stops was at 14:45 in Rest Area130B in Kaliangsa Kalijati, Subang Regency. We just had a break. We faced traffic congested twice, in Cipali dan in Japan segments.

At 19:00 we arrived at Cigombong. We dined at a soto Lamongan vendor in Block B Park Vila Mutiara Lido. 19:47 I arrived at the guesthouse Lanjutannya...

Seeing a Dentist

It is Saturday. The Yellow Saturday (Sabtu Pon 16). At 05:30 I was my dirty clothes and hanged for drying. The day was promising, they were dried in the afternoon.

At 09:00 I came to Nadira Dental Clinic to see a dentist. After waiting for about 15 minute I was examined by the dentist, Doctor Indah Kartika. She told that scaling in my gum made infection. So she removed it. I spent Rp575.000. If the infection be still persistent she suggested me to make teeth picture.

At 10:30 I joined gathering of Water Resources Authority retired at Istana Wedang on Jalan Depok. It was managed by Harsono and Dwi Prasetyo. I met them, Supangat, Agus, Harwiyanto, Eko, Prasetyo, Witjaksono, and Agus. We listened the speeches of Eko and Prasetyo concerning the conditions of Water Resources Authority. We served with singing and dining.

In the evening I trimmed my hair in Arfa Barbershop. I spent Rp33.000.

After being at home again I ironed some of my clothes I washed in the morning Lanjutannya...