Being at Home

It is Saturday. Sabtu Legi 14 At 5:35 I walked along canal side walk and Jalan Basudewa. It was sunny in cloudy sky. I reached 7,68km in 13608 or speed of 4,8km. The average heart rate was bpm, the average cadence was spm, and the fat burning was kcal.

I was still at home in the remaining time of the day. Nuri went to Anindya's house to pass fried tempe. She could be passing Pamularsih I alley because there was crowd there mourning the passing a way of Mr. Pardjimin. Lanjutannya...

Being at Home

It is Friday. The Loving Friday (Jumat Kliwon 14). At 5:07 I run along canal side walk. It was cloudy. I reached 6,66km in 1:16:44hour or pace of 11:30minute per km. The average heart rate was 110bpm, the average cadence was 130spm, and the fat burning was 609kcal.

At 12:00 I joined Friday congregational prayer. The preacher recommended the worthy of congregational prayer at every obligatory prayer.

I was still at home in the remaining time of the day. Lanjutannya...

Going to Gedongsongo

It is Thursday. The Black Thursday (Respati Cemeng 12). At 5:45 Muri dropped me at the IPPU Secretariate office. I would join a group to go to Gedongsongo temples area. The other 12 participants were Masrianto, Ria Masianto, Harsono, Surti Harsono, Mustofa, Alia Mustofa, Bambang Pudjo, Sularwati Bambang, Djoko Roosmany, Sawitri Djoko, Arus Horizon, and Ramelan. After getting a briefing from Masrianto, we, the group were boarding in an Isuzu Elf car and at 6:38 we departed for Gedongsongo.

The trip was smooth, at 8:05 we arrived at the venue, Gedongsongo Temples Area. They were Hindu temples. There were supposed to 9 temples following the name but 2 temples dissappeared. The rest of 7 temples was the tourism attraction. The temples located in Banyukuning Bandungan Semarang Regency.

After stretching we entered the area by a submission ticket of Rp10.000. We then tracing the track to get temples location from temple 1 to temple 5. The track was comfortable since the temples environment was upgraded by the MInistry of Public Works and Housing. At 8:27 we started to walk. I, Masrianto, Harsono, and Arus were walking slowly to get temple 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. I had no idea where temple 6 dan 7 were. We stopped by at Vanaprastha Cottages to explore the information. A keeper told us that the cottage prices were Rp1.500 to Rp2.000.000 per night. A cottage can bear 6 to 8 people. At about 10:00 we finished walking and hanged out on a vendor bench. At about 12:00 we left the venue for being back to Semarang.

At 12:17 we stopped by at Tahu Serasi Om Sin BAndungan to get some tofu. We stopped by again at Tapak Bimo Resto 2 in Bawen to have lunch. The resto provided traditional Javanese menu such as: mangut and oseng papaya flowers. At 14:00 we arrived at the office. Nuri got me home. At 14:32 we arrived at home. Lanjutannya...

General Election

It is Wednesday. The Yellow Wednesday (Buda Palguna 14). At 66:14 I walked nordicly along canal side walk and Jalan Basudewa. It was sunny. I reached 7,85km in 1:33:44hour or speed of 5,03kph. The average heart rate was 119bpm, the average cadence was 114spm, and the fat burning was 836kcal.

At 10:00 I and Nuri went to TPS-10 in Bojongsalaman Elementary School area to put our votes. We voted to choose Mayor of Semarang Town and Governor of Central Java. For Semarang Town there were 2 options: (1) Agustina Wilujeng - Iswar Aminudin and (2) A.S. Sukawijaya - Djoko Santoso. For Province of Central Java there were 2 candidates: (1) Andika Perkasa - Hendrar Prihadi and Ahmad Luthfi - Taj Yasin. In the evening we found that governor candidate (2) got the most votes.

This day general elections to choose governors, mayors, and regents were undergoing in the provinces, towns, and regencies in the whole country. Lanjutannya...

Being at Home

It is Monday. The Red Monday (Soma Jenar 14). I and Nuri were at home for having a rest. Dwi the neighborhood group leader came to pass invitations to vote. I spent the time to update IPPU members data.

At about 10:00 I and Nuri went to Telkom Grapari on Jalan Pahlawan to complain that the internet connection stopped. I found that my payments on October 20 and November 20 had been transferred back to my bank account. I was assumed as I had not paid off. So, I paid off for about Rp860.000 using BNI mobile banking. Lanjutannya...

Going Back to Semarang

It is Monday. The Sweet Monday (Soma Manis 9). At 5:05 I ran along sreets around the house. It was hazy sunny. I reached 6,66km in 1:16:09hour or pace of 11:25minute per km. The average heart rate was 108bpm, the average cadence was 130spm, and the fat burning was 510kcal.

After having a break and showering I packed my belongings. We would be back to Semarang. Anita, Herlin, and Mak Dju helped us preparing our meals.

At 12:20 I, Rahutama, Nuri, Dhiratama, Anjar, and Simbah left the house using Mbak Poppy's Toyota Rush car. We stopped at Lezat Resto where Rahutama bought rice. About 12:45 we stopped at Mbak Poppy's house to pick her and Mas Didik. We in 8 went to Jember Station.

At about 13:45 we arrived at the station. After sending our gratitude to Mbak Poppy and Mas Didik, Rahutama and the gangs then checked them in. He used Pandanwangi Coaches for Banyuwangi destination. The coaches would be departed at 14:30. I and Nuri then checked us in. Our coaches were Pandalungan scheduled to depart at 14:55. We were on board at 14:44, We on coaches Ex-3 seat 5A and 5B.

The train departed on time at 14:55. It stopped in these stations: Tanggul at 15:25, Klakah 15:59, Malasan 16:20 for crossing, Probolinggo 16:45, Pasuruan 17:23, Bangil 17:49, Sidoarjo 18:22, Surabaya Gubeng 18:56, Surabaya Pasarturi 19:14, Lamongan 19:50, Bojonegoro 20:40, Cepu 21:09, Ngrombo 22:09. At 2:50 we arrived at Tawang Station. It was rainy.

A portier helped us to download luggages. A Gojek car then brought us home. At 22:30 we arrived at home. Lanjutannya...

Being in the House

It is Sunday. The Loving Sunday (Ahad Kliwon 13). At 5:19 I ran along Jalan Sutjipto, townsquare perimeter, Jalan Yos Sudarso, Jalan Kartini, and Jalan Mansur. It was clear sky. I reached 6,66km in 1:15:13hour or pace of 11:16minute per km. The average heart rate was 109bpm, the average cadence was 129spm, and the fat burning was 579kcal.

After running I visited car free day in townsquare area. Many food vendors were there offering their commodities. I bought iced sugared orange water, drank on spot and bought some croquettes.

At about 11:09 Anies and his gangs (Juli, Nadia, Haifan, and Zafon) left the house for being back to their home. Lanjutannya...

Being in the House

It is Saturday. The Black Saturday ( Tumpak Cemeng 13). At 4:53 I run along Jalan Sutjipto and perimeter streets of townsquare. It was cloudy. I reached 6,66km in 1:13:01hour or pace of 10:57minute per km. The average cadence was 129spm. I did not use a smartband so I could record the heart rate and fat burning.

Nuri along with Rahutama and Mbak Poppy made negotiation to an official from Bhayangkara Hospital concerning the plan to sell the house. Lanjutannya...

Going to Jember

It is Friday. The Yellow Friday (Sukra Palguna 13). At 9:30 I, Nuri, Mbak Poppy, Rahutama, Anjar, her mother and Dhiratama went to Jember using mbak Poppy's car. At about 10:30 we stopped by at Jember market to buy fried bananas. At 11:00 we arrived at the destination, Renteng Plantation in Nagasari Rambipuji, Jember Regency.

It is coffee and cacao plantation run commercially by PTP XII. They also manage an agritour package for the consumers. We took it, we traced the plantation site and the proccessing mills. Before joining the tour I and Rahutama joining Friday congregational prayer in their masjid, Masjid Bait ul Muttaqin.

They also operate a shop selling the products in packs or ready to consume. I tried their americano. A cup of it was Rp16.000.

At about 14:30 we left the plantation. We stopped at Domino Pizza counter on Jalan Suprapto,Jember to buy 2 packs. At about 16:00 we arrived at the family house. Lanjutannya...

Going to Bondowoso

It is Thursday. The Red Thursday (Kamis Paing 17). At 1:00 I and Nuri were ready to go. A gojek car then got us in the Tawang Station. We would go to Bondowoso via Jember.

After waiting for more than an hour we were on board at 2:40 we were on board. Our train was Pandalungan Coaches. At . At 6:45 we stopped by at Pasarturi. We then stopped many times at these stations: Gubeng, Wonokromo, Sidoarjo, Bangil 8:08, Pasuruan, Probolinggo 9:10, Klakah, and Tanggul. At 10:54 we arrived at Jember station. Mas Didik and Mbak Poppy fetched us.

We had to wait for Rahutama and the gangs (Dhiratama, Anjar,and her mother) from Ketapang by Wijaya Kusuma coaches. At about 13:20 they arrived. We then went to Ikan Goreng Cianjur Resto to have late lunch. Lanjutannya...

Being at Home

It is Wednesday. The Sweet Wednesday (Buda Manis 12). At 5:25 I ran along canal side walk. It was sunny. I reached 6,66km in 1:13:38hour or pace of 11:02minute per km. The average heart rate was 113bpm, the average cadence was 128spm, and the fat burning was 610kcal.

After having a break I washed my and Nuri's dirty clothes. The day was supporting so they were dried in the afternoon.

At about 10:00 Nuri went out to settle some matters. We would go to Bondowoso so every thing should be settled.

At about 11:00 Annas dan Kisno along with 2 other people came to fixed the gutter and the floor. After finished one of the people were still at home removing the weeds on the front yard. In the afternoon the weeds were removed all.

In the evening I and Nuri prepared all things for going. Lanjutannya...

Banking

It is Tuesday. The Loving Tuesday (Selasa Kliwon 11). At 5:48 I run along canal side walk. It was sunny. I reached 6,66km in 1:15:11hour or pace of 11:16minute per km. The average heart rate was 118bpm, the average cadence was 128spm, and the fat burning was 658kcal.

Before dhuhur time I and Nuri left the house for settle some matters. Nuri dropped me at Bank BCA Pemuda. For about an hour I spent my time to unblock my mobile banking application. Then I went to Bank Mandiri Pemuda accross the street to renew my bankcard. The card had been expired in October 2024. Leaving the bank I walked to BAnk Jateng Pemuda to print the transactions on the bankbook. I was here for about 30minute and I moved to BAnk BNI in DP mall area. Unfortunately, the bank had moved to the same street close to Johar Market area. So, I ordered a Gojek bike to get there. The cost was Rp10.500.

The new bank place was cozier and more spacious then the old one. For about 20minute I underwent card renewing process. Then, I was still there enjoying a cup of americano. The bank had a lounge providing coffee and pastry. The coffee was Rp18.000. It was fair. Lanjutannya...

Being at Home

It is MOnday. The Black Monday (Senin Wage 8). At 5:55 I run along Jalan Pamularsih I. It was sunny. I reached 6,66km in 1:20:33hour or pace of 12:05minute per km. The average heart rate was 115bpm, the average cadence was 129spm, and the fat burning was 678kcal.

After having a break for awhile and showering I washed my dirty clothes. The day was turning to cloudy then to sunny again. About dhuhur time they were dried. In the afternoon I ironed them all. Lanjutannya...

Going to Jogja

It is Sunday. Th12Yellow Sunday (Radite Palguna 12). At 5:30 Nuri drpped me at Mandala Bhakti Museum parking yard. I joined AMMPA Semarang Group members who would go to Jogja. We would join AMMPA gathering there. After waiting for the other members we departed at 6:30.

The bus traced the national road in a modest speed. At SPBU Pertamina 44.506.13 Lendoh we stopped to give passengers time for peeing. The bus did not enter the Magelang downtown because there was a mayor candidate campaign. At about 9:30 we arrived at Talun Eatery in Sendangdadi Mlati, Sleman Regency. It was the venue for us, the AMMPA members' gathering, Members from Surakarta, Jogjakarta, Magelang, and Semarang areas came to join. I met my childhood friends such as Agus Priyono, Triana Indah Lestari, Erwin Trinugroho, Bambang Prihartoro, and also our yuniors such as Biat, Yulia, Dwiko, etc.

We were there enjoying singing, dancing, talking, and dining. Every area performed its ability to entertain the other. In the same time members were on small group talking. At about 14:00 we ended the gathering and dismissed. Before leaving the venue we were releasing some baloons to the air.

We, the Semarang area members gathered in the bus and left. We directly went back to Semarang. At Endang Jaya snacks shop we stopped and some members bought some snacks. I did not. At 18:10 we arrived at home Lanjutannya...

Being at Home

It is Saturday. The Red Saturday (Tumpak Jenar 18). I was still at home in the morning. At 10:00 I went to Fastclean Car WAshing to clean the car. The cost was Rp50.000. At about 11:00 Pak Ujang came to install curtains on the windows. Lanjutannya...

Gathering

It is Friday. The Sweet Friday (Jumat Legi 11). I was at home in the morning.

At 12:00 I joined Friday congretional prayer in the Masjid at Taqwa. The Preacher, Yasin al Haj, reminded us to be cool in the current situation of governor and mayor election. We had to maintain our unity.

After dhuhur time I joined the gathering in the secretariat office. The participants were 6 people. Beside me, there were Masrianto, Mustofa Kamal, Harsono Wuryanto, Arus Horizon, and Octavira Wijayanti. We discussed 2 main points. IPPU members in the list of subsisten condition and the plan to manage nordic walk. Lanjutannya...

Joining Qigong

It is Thursday. The Loving Thrusday (Respati Kasih 17). In the morning at 6:15 I joined qigong in the temple hall. The participants were 5 people, beside me there were Andhy, Liem Cikuan 林时观, Boenmiauw 廖文茂, Liauw Sioeling 廖秀玲, Lie Soethien 李素钿, and Kwee Tinlan 郭珍兰. We practiced xingshen zhuang.

At 10:30 Annas and Kisno along with a worker came. They then fixed the gutter. Annas told he would submit the last invoice.

At 15:49 I run along canal side. It was cloudy. I reached 6,66km in 1:13:45hour or pace of 11:03minute per km. The average heart rate was 121bpm, the average cadence was 128spm, and the fat burning was 665kcal. Lanjutannya...

Being at Home

It is Wednesday. The Black Wednesday (Buda Cemeng 11). In the morning I moped and wiped the floor. Nuri in the same time washed terrace floor.

At 15:59 I run along canal side. It was cloudy. I reached 6,66km in 1:15:32hour or pace of 11:19minute per km. The average heart rate was 125bpm, the average cadence was 128spm, and the fat burning was 728kcal. Lanjutannya...

Gathering

It is Tuesday. The Yellow Tuesday (Anggara Palguna 10). In the morning at 6:01 I walked nordicly along perimeter road of Masjid Agung Jawa Tengah. I reached 4.83km in 57:32minute or speed of 5,04kph. The average heart rate was 111bpm, the average cadence was 115spm, and the fat burning was 464kcal. After stretching along with Semarang nordic walkers at 7:32 I walked again. I reched 0,76km in 10:37minute or speed of 4,30km. The average heart rate was 108spm, the average cadence was 103spm, and the fat burning was 82kcal.

At 10:00 I and Nuri went to Sendok Bebek Resto on Jalan Atmodirono to join monthly ITB wives gathering. On the way we picked up another participants, Mrs. Yeti Sudijanto. In the resto I met Zaenal, Hidayat, and Suryanto. We sat at a table separated to the wives and had our own discussion. Beside Nuri the wives were wives of Sudijanto, Zaenal, Hidayat, Suryanto, Pranoto, Suwarno, and Antono. We left the resto at about 12:30.

In the afternoon after ashr time I and Nuri went Ada Supermarket to buy doormat. Lanjutannya...

Being at Home

It is Monday. The Red Monday (SomaJenar 13). In the morning I joined qigong in the temple hall. The other participants were Andhy, Sioeling 廖秀玲, Boenmiauw 廖文茂, and Soethien 李素钿. We practiced pengqi guanding, first half of xingshen zhuang, and chenqi.

Before dhuhur time I ironed the all clothes I had washed yesterday. Lanjutannya...

Being at Home

It is Sunday. The Sweet Sunday (Ahad Legi 10). At 5:22 I run along canal side walk. It was cloudy and turned to sunny. I reached 6,66km in 1:16:58hour or pace of 11:32minute per km. The average heart rate was 109bpm, the average cadence was 128spm, and the fat burning was 599kcal.

After having a break I washed my dirty clothes. Though the day alternately was cloudy and sunny they were dried in the afternoon. Lanjutannya...

Being at Home

It is SAturday. The Loving Saturday (Sabtu Kliwon 18). At 5:34 I run along canal side walk. It was sunny. I reached 6,66km in 1:17:27hour or pace of 11:36minute per km. The average heart rate was 111bpm, the average cadence was 129spm, and the fat burning was 618kcal.

I was still at home in the remaining day. Lanjutannya...

Being at Home

It is Friday. The Black Friday (Jumat Wage 10). I was still at home. Nuri went to Prembaen alley market to look for kutuk fishes but she did not find them. At 12:00 I joined Frida congregational prayer in Masjid at Taqwa. The preacher reminded us that we should stick to our mission had been declared before we were born. Lanjutannya...

Servicing the Car

It is Thursday. The Yellow Thursday (Respati Palguna 15). I was still at home in the morning but at 9:30 I went to Bambang's garage to get the car serviced. The car had been 6 months since the last servicing in Mei. I order him to tune up the engine and check the fluids. In waiting for the car being serviced I went to a coffee shop nearby. I spent Rp26.000 for the coffee and Rp1.120.000 for servicing.

After servicing I went to Fastclean Car Washing to wash the car but it was in the break hour. So, I refueled the car and then went to Mr. Cukur barbershop to trim my hairs. I spent Rp20.000 for hair trimming.

After having late lunch in a warung tegal on Jalan Suyudono at 16:26 I run along Jalan Bulustalan, Jalan Basudewo, and canal side walk. It was sunny then turn to cloudy. I reached 6,66km in 1:17:03hour or pace of 11:33minute per km. The average heart rate was 118bpm, the average cadence was 128spm, and the fat burning was 670kcal. Lanjutannya...

Going to Salaman

It is Wednesday. The Red Wednesday (Buda Jenar 16). In the morning at about 8:00 I and Nuri left the house for Salaman. We came to Fancy Bakery first to buy some breads and snacks for the folks. We then went up to enter the toll road at Jatingaleh gate. We exited the toll road at Bawen gate.

We arrived at Bu Sumo foodstall at 10:00 and had late breakfast. The stopped again at Lezzat shop for shopping some snacks. At 12:00 we arrived at the family house.

We met Lik Santo, Priyonno, Esti, Fitriani, and Peni. A moment later Adi and Kanti were showing up. Lik Santo and Priyono then went to Magelang to pick up Bulik Warti and Asri. Bulik Warti was having monthly consultation with her docter.

After dhuhur time we managed birthday lunch for Bulik Warti. This day Bulik Warti turned to 86 years. We all paid birthday wishes to her.

Before I left the house, we had a brief meeting. It was about the plan to remove malignant in Bulik Warti's neck. The docter suggested to get the action.

At about 17:00 we left the family house. We directly went to Semarang without stop. At 20:10 we arrived at home. Lanjutannya...

Being at Home

It is Tuesday. The Sweet Tuesday (Anggara Manis 8). At 5:26 I run along canal side walk and Jalan Bojongsalaman. It was sunny. I reached 6,66km in 1:13:57hour or pace of 11:06minute per km. The average heart rate was 110bpm, the average cadence was 129spm, and the fat burning was 583kcal. Lanjutannya...

Meeting Friends

It is Monday. The Loving (Senin Kliwon 13). At 5:24 I ran along Jalan Pamularsih I. It was sunny. I reached 6,66km in 1:19:38hour or pace of 11:56minute per km. The average heart rate was 107bpm, the average cadence was 129spm, and the fat burning was 596kcal.

By dhuhur time I ironed the clothes I had washed yesterday. By ashr time it was done.

In the evening after isha time I met Johny in Hotel Ciputra, then we met Hariyoto who was ready at Eastman Coffee House. Johny and Hariyoto were my colleagues when I was in the secondary and highschool. We decided to spend the night at d'Rawon Resto on Jalan Kyai Saleh. In the resto we met Bambang Raya the owner along with his colleagues Ghazali and Juni. Lanjutannya...

Being at Home

It is Sunday. The Black Sunday (Radite Cemeng 9). At 5:05 I walked Nordicly along Jalan Bojongsalaman and Jalan Basudewa. It was cloudy. I reached 5,96km in 1:10:03hour or pace of 11:44minute per km. The average heart rate was 101bpm, the average cadence was 107spm, and the fat burning was 484kcal.

After having a break for a while I was my dirty clothes. It was cloudy and sunny alternately. At dhuhur time some of them were dried and the rests were dried in the afternoon.

After dhuhur time I and Nuri walked to Anindya's house. We met the complete members of the family: Anindya, Dasta, Aishalina, Bagus, Bik Sakiyem, and Bik Jariah. Lanjutannya...

Going Out

It is Saturday. The Yellow Saturday (Sabtu Pon 16). At 5:29 I run along canal side walk. It was sunny. I reached 6,66km in 1:12:11hour or speed of 5,54kph. The average heart rate was 116bpm, the average cadence was 141spm, and the fat burning was 624kcal.

Before dhuhur time I accompanied Nuri going to Piranti Store on Jalan Lamper Tengah. Nuri shopped severak items. The store was hot and humid, I felt uncomfortable.

On the way home we stopped by at a snack shop in Peterongan market area on Jalan MT Haryono. We bought some.

After maghrib time I accompanied Nuri picking up Oyen the cat from Chrystal Pet Clinic on Jalan Telagamas. Oyen was sterilized today. Lanjutannya...

Visiting the Supporters

It is Friday. The Red Friday (Jumat Paing 15). It was drizzle in the morning so the temperature was nice. I worked in front of the computer to compose some reports.

At 12:00 I joined Friday congregational prayer in Masjid at Taqwa. The preacher reminded us that a patient person eventually would become a noble person.

At 13:30 Nuri dropped me at the IPPU secretariat office. I joined Masrianto, Harsono Wuryanto, Mustofa Kamal, and Arus Horizon being ready for visiting IPPU supporters.

The first visited supporter was Mr. Anung. We met him in her office, Provincial Agency on Road and Public Works on Jalan Madukoro. He was accompanied by Indrarto and AGus. Beginning at 14:30 we talked about our IPPU. About an hour later we left them for an other caretaker. It was heavy reain when we left there.

The second visited supporter was Mr. Yanuar. We met him in her office, Central Java Construction Servant Selection Office on Jalan Prof. Sudarto. He was accompanied by his assistant, Billy. Beginning at 16:00 we talked about our activities. About 45minute later we left the place. We went to IPPU secretariat office and we dismissed. Nuri was ready to pick me up home. Lanjutannya...