MY FAVORITE THINGS

MOVING TO NEDERLAND.

After 1,5 year being together, me and my boyfriend decided to go continue our life back in his country. The decision was bit hard for him, because he loves Bali so much, as for me, it just another exciting chapter of my life.

We decided to live in Nederland ( as I write the country, I wasn’t sure on the correct spelling anymore, that I need to google), with partner visa ( or visum as my BF keep saying, now that I look back, he often used word in its origin language, like visum, musea – as in museum, aquaria – as in aquarium ), where this partner visa or MVV allows this foreign partner to live for max 5 years ( if the law hasn’t change), and work.

At the end of January we bought the ticket ( one way ticket to NL ) for June 30^th for me and march 28 for my BF. He needs to go back first so he can prepare for my arrival. Take care off the legal work and a work itself.

The MVV required you to pass the Inburgering Examen, a test for your Dutch Language Understanding and Culture, I have to admit, it gives me creeps and worries, specially since I’m self tought, no informal course or tought by a teacher etc, well, for sure my BF was helping me the best he can do, and the sweetest part in order for me to pass this test and to do it well, he bought me this course book called Naar Nederland.

MVV Requirements

To registers and get the Visa, you must complete this requriments :

Pass the Inburgering Examen ( The Dutch Knowledge Test )
Legalisation of papers from Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Justice.
Fill in the form ( #rollingmyeyes )
Proof of your Dutch partner employment status and life ( prolly they need to make sure that your partner is able to feed you )

Preparing for the Inburgering Examen

It takes me almost 3 months to finish the book, since I have goal to finish and have the test at the end of April, Yesterday was the last chapter, now all I have to do is repeat and re-read some of the words and memorise the important words.

I have also been searching and reading about the review and experince from some people who did the test, and they said that it’s not difficult ( well – hopefully its not. Lord have mercy ).

They have this video regarding the Dutch Cultures, and basically a book for your badic dutch language.

I hope I slay those like seriously

Back to the MVV requirments, one of them are sorting all my legal paper. As you might now ( or not ), Indonesia are not big fan of effective administration system, the beaurocracy is so ridiculous, that I need to start all those paper early. So I begin to sort all the paper such as the legalization of my birth certificate and and Letter of aknowledgement that I haven’t been married which is being legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affair and Justice Minister ( what the F was all that about ???, but I guess they want to make sure that my BF didn’t do the human trafficking by bringing this asian girl to his country ). Takes me 3 weeks to do the first step of those legalize paper, since Indonesia has some level of government administration, aaaaannnnndd yes, they all need those stamps fromt those levels.

Now it’s 2 weeks to my test. Must say that I’m a little bit nervous. I have bought my ticket to Jakarta and book a hotel, prepareing to stay for 3 days to do the test and go to this ministry departments. Hopefully everyting will turn out to be well. !!!! HAVE TO !!!

Oh and btw this post is the continouance from my last post of SURVIVING THE BIG WHITE ELEPHANT.

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The Body Shop : BB Cream Color Adapting Tinted Cream

I was meaning to give this one a review since I tried it over 2 years ago. Got to admit, this is prolly one of the best BB cream I've ever used.

I'm not a big fan of heavy foundation for my everyday look, since Bali is so hot, made me sweaty, I need something light and give me the perk of that 20's glow :) ( Mind you I'm 36 and counting ).

Mind you, I do lots of anti aging stuff ( since like decades ago - or when I start to turn 30 ), before I'm using this herbal cream made locally in my home town. When I first bought the BB Cream of The Body Shop, I never expected that I'm going to like it that much, sure I bought the wrong color at first ( thinking that Im lighter ), then I learned that number 3 suits best for me.

So here it goes, the perk of my review

From www.thebodyshop.co.id :

All In One All In One BB Cream shade 01 not only provides moisture for 24 hours and smooth but also an innovative formula that Pigment-Filled Capsules. Pigment-Filled Capsules is a pigment such as a capsule that when swipe to skin it will release the color in it so that it can adapt to the skin color.Community Fair Trade Marula Nut Oil from Namibia, humectants and vitamin E can provide moisture for 24 hours on the skin. Skin feels smooth, soft and can help you to "look good, feel good and do good"

Color :

Shade 00 - 03

Ingredients :

Aqua (Solvent / Diluent), Isohexadecane (Emollient / Solvent), Hydrogenated Polydecene (Skin Conditioning Agent), Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate (Skin Conditioning Agent / Emollient), Ethylhexyl Palmitate (Skin Conditioning Agent), Glycerin (humectant), Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil (Skin Conditioning Agent), Hydrogenated Castor Oil (Emollient), Mica (opacifier), phenethyl Alcohol (Fragrance Ingredient), Magnesium Sulfate (Absorbent / Bulking Agent), Sodium Chloride (Viscosity Modifier), Glyceryl Caprylate (Skin Conditioning Agent), Tocopheryl Acetate (Antioxidant), Polyester-1 (Film Former), Silica Dimethyl Silylate (Binder / Viscosity Modifier), Triethoxycaprylylsilane (Binder), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (Skin Conditioning Agent), Tocopherol (Antioxidant), Glycine Soja Oil (Emollient / Skin Conditioner). [+/- CI 77891 (Colour), CI 77 492 (Colour), CI 77 491 (Colour), CI 77499 (Colour)].

Review on the website :

The website is informative, simple and user friendly

Packaging :

Its a tube, clean one, and easy to use. When you open the cap, the cream wills stay inside, until you give it a squeeze. Its a smart and simple packaging, with a silver color, it also exudes a high end stuff.

Texture :

It's creamy. It looks white when you first squeeze it, but when you apply it to your face, it will change color. So choose your color right ladies.

How to Apply :

I usually use it after I apply The Body Shop blur effect ( great product also), where it will make your pore smaller and your face smoother. Afterward, I apply the BB cream, just few dots, and apply it gently with my make up brush, which I think gave me a more moist natural look. ( but sometimes I add powder to my T area)

My Skin Condition :

Oily on my T zone and dry on my cheekbone area

My Review :

I love it, not only it enhance my natural look, but it also gives my skin tone a more kick ass color.

Rate :

9/10

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Surviving the BIG WHITE ELEPHANT ( Experience on Long Distance Relationship)

Yes, It's not a new one, lots has been said about this stuff on the internet, but since I happen to do the "stuff", I am obligated to tell my experience on surviving the relationship.

Yes, It's hard. Specially when you are used to having him near ( and yes I'm talking about SEX ), and harder, when you consider this guy is on your top 3 list of best sex ever ...

Yes, you need to learn how to trust each other. Imagining him partying with his friend, or worst, spending a night with an old friend, who happens to be a girl, is so freakin hard to accept. But, so far as love goes, it'll test your love and trust.

Yes, jealousy is a bitch. But on my defense, it could be something healthy too. I always think that with love, comes jealousy, so yes ladies, it's ok to get jealous for no reason, but let him know.

Yes, you need to stop thinking that it won't work. Sure, all your friends have their boyfriend near, and you can't stand watching how lovey dovey they are, and gets really annoyed when they just cancel your appointment because their bf wants to shag her that day. But, it won't hurt to take a chance on this person, listen to your heart, if it says otherwise, by all means,

Yes, communication is the key. Make sure to let him know how you've been doing and how you are feeling currently, tell him you miss him, and miss having you near too. Tell him that you also been planning lots of naughty stuff to do when he comes back. It won't hurt to say I love you before and after you've gone to bed. Just so ;)

Yes, taking selfies and send it to him is a must, specially when you are feeling sexy. And talking about being and getting sexy, watching some sexy stuff together and the same time, will also be a great idea. In some way, it help channeling how much you miss being with him, and him being with you.

Yes, having smartphones helps a lot ( so begin saving and stop buying all those crap online), and have one where you can have lot's of chat apps. I used Viber, Wassaps and Skype, so yeah, I am basically covered.

Yes, make plans. Lot's of it, even the ridiculous one. It'll take your mind off and helps to remind you that you are really looking forward to the day when you are going to see him again.

Yes, it's difficult when you are having an argument or fighting online or over your phone. And it could be a very risky one too, specially if it's based on a mis communication. So, you need to really open your heart to instant forgiveness, I mean, are all those arguments really worth it? ( since you can have a make up sex right away ).

Yes, preparation on how you or when you're going to meet can be fun. Imagine, you haven't seen him for lot's of sometimes, and when it's time for you to meet, it helps to set the location and mood for the best outcome.

So Ladies, Long Distance Relationship is crappy, but it can be good in someway, you will have a lot of times for yourself, your family and for your single friends. Have fun while he's away, get a new hobby and do a new stuff, or even better, a make over yourself, and surprise him :)

Good luck with your LDR, lemme know if your experience or whether your experiencing the same thing.

xoxo

Inten

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URBAN DECAY NAKED SKIN : WEIGHTLESS ULTRA DEFINITION LIQUID MAKEUP (FOUNDATION)

As you guys might know, I have been following Pixiwoos Make Up Tutorial for quite sometimes now .. ( ah okay, prolly from when Sam still do the shooting at her home, with low quality camera, already in love with her then ), any who, I have been learning to do the face sculpting, and boy, its hard, I keep practicing tho, and hopefully I keep getting better. I have been eyeing Ben Nye Contouring Palate, but sadly, they don’t sell it here in Indonesia, I need to order them online, and guess what, it didn’t deliver to Bali. So basically, I was disappointed. But not for long, because, when I found myself in the middle of Sephora biggest store in Singapore, I kinda feel my heart mend a little. There I spotted Urban Decay Foundation. Yup, foundation, while I was looking for a contour, I choose UB foundation as my contour cream ( so sue me ).

UB Foundation offers 18 shades, from the lightest to the darkest, so I wouldn’t overly worry I wont get the correct color.

Based on the review at its website, lots are referring to how great the product is, and honestly tho, it is such a great product, but since I'm only using it for contouring, I can't help to notice how light it actually was.

I once mixed it with my lighter color of BB cream from The Body Shop ( forgotten that I suppose to make a review of it, o well, I'll do that later), and since I bought a dark shades ( I believe its #10), it's mixed wasn't pretty bad.

From www.Urbandecay.com :

Coverage without compromise. Our weightless formula blurs imperfections for a flawless finish that feels invisible, but looks professionally retouched.Whoever said 'you can't have the best of both worlds' never tried Naked Skin. Not only does our new light-as-air foundation give you the buildable coverage you desire – it also looks and feels like you're wearing absolutely nothing.
Naked Skin uses light-diffusing spheres to 'blur' imperfections for a luminous, demi-matte finish that feels invisible but looks professionally retouched. Naked Skin is oil-free, paraben-free, fragrance-free, and loaded with nourishing ingredients:
Matrixyl 3000-Anti-wrinkle and lifting peptides restore and maintain skin's youthful appearance while increasing elasticity.
Litchiderm (derived from lychee fruit) – Protects the skin from dehydration, oxidative stress and accelerated aging, resulting in a brighter, more radiant complexion.
Green Tea & Vitamin E – These anti-oxidants neutralize free-radicals and promote collagen production for smooth and supple skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate – Holds and attracts water for optimal hydration, circulation and nutrient absorption,making skin smooth, soft and youthful.
Our range of 18 meticulously calibrated shades use a numbering system to help you choose your perfect match. Shades ending in '.0' are warm (yellow/olive undertones). Shades ending in '.5' are cool (rosy/neutral undertones).
For professional results, we recommend you apply, buff and blur your way to a flawless finish with our Good Karma Optical Blurring Brush. Designed specifically for Naked Skin, the densely packed shape of this amazing brush distributes makeup evenly and perfectly buffs out the light-diffusing spheres for a soft-focus finish. Don't have the brush? You can also apply using your fingers or sponge – Naked Skin always blends beautifully.
Fill Weight: 30ml / 1 oz

Color Options :

It has 18 shades of options, I didn't know that human skin can go to that much spectrum :), which is great I gues.

Ingredients ( from www.urbandecay.com) :

Aqua (Water/Eau), Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Silica, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Litchi Chinensis Pericarp Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tribehenin, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Polysorbate 20, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Propylene Glycol, Carbomer, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol. All shades may contain: CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77491/77492/77499 (Iron Oxides).

My Review on the website :

The website is freakin great, I love how it's user friendly, every page consist of the the product, already separated, makes it easier to browse.

Packaging :

Beautifully packaged. A plastic glassy tube, with a pump, and if you shake it, it will be have this metal ball inside, which i'm sure the purpose is to mixed it.

Texture :

Very liquid, and easy to apply. Specially if you have your own contouring brush or sponge, so easy to blend also.

How to apply :

Contouring wise, I only apply how much that I need ( which is very little

My Skin Condition :

Dry normal, with oily skin on the T section , and now is a bit pimple-ee ( dunno if its even a word )

My Review :

Great Product, I don't have to say it otherwise. I'm going to buy a color to my skin tone for the foundation purpose

Rate :
10/10

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Summer School

Summer School by soshanna featuring blue jean shorts

Marella sleeveless top
1.154.775 IDR - yoox.com

VILA blue jean shorts
672.660 IDR - vila.com

Converse sneaker
673.620 IDR - usc.co.uk

Billabong retro bag
464.150 IDR - billabong.com

Sydney Evan diamond pendant necklace
1.625.180 IDR - bergdorfgoodman.com

Fendi charm jewelry
11.051.220 IDR - barneys.com

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ON MY WAY TO GETTING THINNER

Goal : Losing 10 kg in 40 days

Requirements : Running shoes, dumbell and yoga mat

How am I going to do it :
I'm going to force my self to exercise ( hopefully not too much), I will also start to run again, at least in the afternoon, since I obviously can not do morning. I am also installing apps, and start to read on good healthy food ( which reminds me, that I so want that garlic onion chicken wings from Nanny's ).

I am also going to update this post, everyday, so you won't miss my ridiculous journey over it, I'm going to set my blogspot on my phone.

My Expectation :
Of course to lose 10 kg, in 40 days, so it will be 0,25 kg a day ( I'll Google if it;s even possible )... yup there is an article, that you in fact can achieve all of that ( with self control, and eat less food, I'm not sure If i will have energy to run tho :( ) here is the link to it.

Inspiration :
Jennifer Lawrence -- so fabulous no? ( I took the pic from Google, it says GQ, so I hope I'm not violating a copyrights contents

What I'm currently doing right now :
downloading apps, read those diet and wight loss exercise, read those healthy food that are good for you

Today is actually my fourth day doing challenge, when I talk about challenge, I mean challenges, either something physical, like a 30 days planking challenge, or a no sugar on my coffee challenge.

Question : should I weight myself? because I pretty much do this every time I go on dieting, and every time I failed, and feels so disappointed, and humiliated.

I once read, that you should make a diary of things you do and things you eat, as a reminder, whether you're doing good, or doing shitty :)

So here it goes :

Day 1-4 : 27th - 30th of March 2015
I started the day with 1.5 minutes planking, yup that was hard. I'm not suppose to eat anything at least until it's 12 pm, so I usually don't have breakfast. Again it was hard, having breakfast on my everyday life for almost 3.5 months ( NO, I'm not blaming on my previous work space), I feel like I'm missing something. Any who, I have been downloading and installing some serious apps ( like 30 days ab challenge), on to my phone, so hopefully it's going to be good and motivating.

Day 5 : 31st of March 2015
NOPE !!!! nothing is happening yet, i haven't done all those exercises, let alone those challenges. So freakin frustrating... and, I have no challenge for today. I feel so depressed :(.
Today, I had toast with 2 eggs at 9 am, a sardine with 1 scoop of rice at 11, noodle soup at 3pm, Starbuck Iced Capucino at 4 pm, and Green Tea Frappucino at 5 pm, there goes my will power. So I take it, that I'm going to give today a rest, and starting tomorrow, it should be back ( yes, I'm talking about my so called WILL POWER ). I actually attending my friend's wedding, hhmmmmmmm worried now, I have nothing to wear. So enough for sitting at starbucks, not only it wasted my money, also my will power, note to self : go to a more healthy place / cafe. -- alright , I'm going to publish it now

Day 6 & 7 : 1st & 2nd of April 2015
Yesterday was my bf wedding, tho I ate lunch at Mie Ayam Jakarta, I did eat dinner at her wedding party, her mom made this awesome dishes, chicken satai, potato with quill egg, hhhmm, so freakin yum, and I proudly say that I ate moderately, I think it's due to the hunger. I ate at 12.30 pm and had dinner at 7 pm.
I'm leaving to Bandung today, I am sad to let you guys know that I bought my self a choclate puff eclair from papabeard ( sooooo good ), in Bandung I can't help my self to buy this tofu and Bala Bala gorengan.

Afterward I went to Braga Citiwalk ( I am still here as i speak ), eating this dessert thing, which cost me some money, and taste so mediocre, then went and have lunch ( teppanyaki sirloin steak ).. yup.. so far I'm doing good ...NOT

Day 8 - 11 : 3rd April - 6th April 2015
I have to admit, that I did spend my days in Tasik, vacationing from everything healthy, I mean damn, I must have gained 3 kgs by then, I ate everything, from noodles to fried foods. I just couldn't help it, if you happen friends with me on my FB, you could see pictures of those foods. They are ridiculously un-healthy but so damn good. Anywho, I went back to Bali 2 days ago, so far, I keep my appetite in check, no more late nights snacks and dinner, i put everything back on perspective, hell, I even do OCD again ( Obsessive Courbuzer'd Diet ), you can Google it, I've been trying to get it right since last year.

Day 12 : 7th April 2015
Bought a new shoes, with a good deal :). And started to run today. Back to week 1 of my C25K aps. Felt good and tire. Lung feels going to explode, ... but Im Cool :)
I also had 1 big lunch today, and drink lots lots lots of water. Been reading some healthy stuff about diet, and hopefully i can continue my run tomorrow .... OF COURSE I CAN ...!!!! Get your butt moving women ..!!!!!
I am also doing my OCD again

Day 13 : 8th April 2015
Had an early morning with mum, use the C25K Apps, and run for the whole 30 Minutes ( well not really, Im going back to week 1 Day 3. Had lunch ( a burger ) at smorgas cafe ( feel so guilty, but I figure I'm not going to get a dinner anyway, a cappucino and ice tea.
Went to starbucks in the afternoon to get some work done and this brand new coffee, just like I had in Vietnam. And guess what, I managed to not eat dinner. I did bought grocery and choose lots of veggies

Day 14 : 9th April 2015
Made this tumis pare, soooo good, also made my first lemon juice with warm water. I weight my self, and I lose 1 KG !!!! wo hoo.... DO NOT FEEL HAPPY FIRST... still have 9 Kgs to go. But Keep going... dont lose track. A friend just text me, he said to continue my Aikido lesson, I think i just might.

Day 15 - 20: 10th April 2015 - 15th of April 2015
So I have been doing my diets, no eating dinner after 5pm, since my OCD warns me not to anyway, and I run periodically, every 2 days, have to tell you tho, I am not as strong as before, OMG i sucks ass ... I feel so freakin sad, BODY ..... please don't fail me yet.
I did see some changes, at some points, my shorts is fit again, doesn't feel it too small anymore, and Ive been eating good food, meaning, I cook, eat little rice, and lots of veggies, overall, Ive ben good :).

Day 16 - 22 : 16th April - 21st April 2015

Run like crazy on friday, and i think kinda hurt my leg, that is why Im not running the next day until start again today ( Tuesday 21st )

I also took a picture of the running track. Come to think of it, I think i have a crush on Jennifer Lawrence, Didn't lose any significant weight, but I notice that my short is not that small anymore... whoooozzzaaahhhh

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Sassy Girl

Sassy Girl by soshanna featuring a nail polish

Long sleeve top
1.667.030 IDR - poshgirl.us

Moschino Cheap Chic pencil skirt
3.293.430 IDR - harveynichols.com

Giuseppe Zanotti leather shoes
8.059.215 IDR - yoox.com

Salvatore Ferragamo black handbag
36.466.310 IDR - ferragamo.com

Allurez wedding ring
8.330.440 IDR - allurez.com

Blue Nile earrings
4.688.525 IDR - bluenile.com

Tory Burch eyeshadow
781.420 IDR - toryburch.com

Lips makeup
19.375 IDR - muastore.co.uk

Burberry nail polish
286.520 IDR - burberry.com

Butter london nail polish
195.355 IDR - beautybar.com

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FAVORITE STYLE OF THE YEAR : INDONESIAN CIREBON BATIK

Indonesia has lots of cultures, from the variety of foods to its traditional clothes. One of them is The Cirebon Batik.

Like any typical places in Java, Cirebon has its own style in the Batik art. It's mostly got something to do with the drawing or the clouds, or mega. And it's as beautiful as any other Batik in any other places in Indonesia.

And that is why I'm searching for the style of the Cirebon Batik a year ago, the wannabe designer in me always have the urge to once again live up my childhood dream.

And since the fabric is so flowy and thin ( but of course with a good quality), it's good to wear at the tropical weather like here.

So I hope you enjoy looking at some of my design, please go to the FB page. http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Dnins-House/167428916602432