Letters to My Daughter, August 2014

Letters to My Daughter, August 2014

31 August 2014

My dear Jo,

So we went home (Jakarta, that is) last July to visit our families and friends. I am glad that this trip gave you an opportunity to meet your grandparents (although my heart still aches that we didn’t see Oma Yuli in person this year) and your friends, oh yes… and my friends. J

I can’t thank you enough for allowing me to take care of Opa Win and gave him 90% of my time while we were there. When I was supposed to play cards with you, I fell asleep and you let me. You asked me to prepare for Opa's lunch and feed him first before yours because you said you could wait. Thank you for being so flexible and so accommodating. Thank you the warm hugs and pats on my head when I cried because I felt that I neglected you. You really are a little person with the biggest heart.

I am glad and thankful that for a bit part of that trip and for this summer, you were able to slowly find your true self. You learned to roller blade and big thanks to Om Edwin, you fell in love with skateboarding as well. You learned about your passion and what you like, and made a declaration that you are a sporty girl who loves all things outdoor. You definitely get itchy feet if we stay indoor too long. J

Well my little one with the purest heart, may your feet, your love to all things outdoor, and your big heart take you to places you’ve never imagined before.

I love you more!
Bunda

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Venturing Brooklyn

Venturing Brooklyn

25 August 2014

Last Friday, we decided to try a new coffee shop in Brooklyn. We fell in love with pictures posted on the Internet about Urban Vintage. We checked the transit app and learned that it would take close to two hours to get there from where we live. Oh, what the heck. That's kinda the fun of it, right?

So off we went. Taking the Q16 bus, 7 train, E train, and C train. Continued with 15 minutes walk from the subway stop.

It was Friday and we arrived at 1:30 pm, and the place was still packed with people eating lunch. Food was OK. Nothing special. But the place is just lovely. I didn't get any pictures of the interior because I didn't feel comfortable taking pictures when a place is crowded. Besides, I'd rather sit and chat with Jo. She decided to try my cappuccino, had fun making fake mustache with the foam, but didn't really like the cappuccino itself (which is a good thing so I got to keep it for myself).

We then scouring the neighborhood and plan on visiting another new neighborhood next week. Fun!

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