#summerinbali

[summerinbali]

apabila suatu hari anak-anakku menemukan ini

mungkin suatu hari nanti, kamu sudah lebih tinggi dan lebih berat. kamu juga sudah bisa membaca. pikiranmu mulai berpikir tentang hal-hal di dunia ini, sehingga semuanya terasa membingungan dan kamu kesepian...kamu bisa selalu bertanya ke ibu.

ibu juga dulu hanya anak kecil yang suka berpikir dan merasakan banyak hal...tapi badan ibu terlalu kecil untuk bisa mengolah semuanya dan otak ibu juga dahulu kala belum bertumbuh optimal.

segala hal itu, ibu bawa menjadi pertanyaaan. ibu jadi berteman dengan kesepian, angan-angan, serta pikiran. ibu juga banyak berpikir dengan konsep cinta kasih, karena dahulu ibu ada masa dimana berteman itu sulit sekali.

semuanya..ibu bawa ke dalam tulisan-tulisan. ada kalanya jadi puisi, ada kalanya jadi catatan singkat, atau narasi panjang. ibu sangat suka menulis, menulis juga gratis tidak perlu beli cat atau alat pewarna. cukup pensil dan buku kosong. kemudian lahir blog-blog canggih seperti ini...ibu pun banyak menulis.

tulisan ini bukan berarti ibu tidak bahagia. ibu sangat bahagia. hanya saja, bahagia itu mudah ibu rasakan dan ibu proses. sementara sedih, amarah, dan perasaan negatif lainnya, sulit ibu proses yang hasilnya memberatkan langkah ibu. ibu hanya mampu menjadikannya tulisan, merangkai menjadi sesuatu yang lebih indah di luar kepala ibu. kelak melalui tulisan, pikiran negatif itu bisa tumbuh bagai teratai yang tumbuh di lumpur.

tulisan ibu nampak sedih dan nampak merana, karena perasaan-perasaan itu yang ibu tidak mau simpan di dalam hati dan memori ibu. sehingga, harus ibu keluarkan. di sini. biar dia jadi tumpukan sampah di dunia maya ini.

kebahagiaan ibu? ibu simpan di rumah. sehingga jadi kamu, jadi paw, jadi kenangan manis dan masakan khas ibu.

kelak, apabila kamu kebingungan, sedih, dan marah, kamu bisa datang ke ibu. kita proses bersama. kita menulis bersama. atau menggambar dan mewarnai. apabila hanya butuh dipeluk dan duduk dalam hening juga tak apa. jangan lupa ucapkan terima kasih kepada perasaan negatif yang sudah muncul. karena tanpanya, kamu tidak akan bisa belajar tentang dirimu sendiri.

ibu juga masih belajar, sehingga kita belajar bersama-sama ya.

[geriabalivillas]

Did you know Nyepi Day is a celebration of Balinese new year unlikely anywhere else in the world? . Bali celebrates Çaka New year as the day of silence (Nyepi) as the quietest day of the year on the island. . No people on the road, no activities outside the home, no light, no entertainment. It's total day of seclusion on March 03 start at 6 AM till March 04 at 6 AM. www.geriabalivillas.com . . #luxuryworldtraveler #balivilla #nyepi #newyear #seclusion #serenity #geriabali #baliholiday #summerinbali #beautifuldestination #beachlife #beachfront #geriabalivillas #fypシ (di Bali) https://www.instagram.com/p/Camh-ODpyZr/?utm_medium=tumblr

[sheilanarita]

“Kak Sheila abis dari Jepang yaaa?” No, ini di Desa Penglipuran di Bali kemarin (cc @ferafarwah). Cukup menipu ya ternyata 😆🌸 . 📷 : @sakhiyasova #bali #springinbali #summerinbali #indonesia (at Desq Adat Penglipuran Bangli)

[paulapinkikay]

There are some places in life where you can only go alone. . . . #Bali #BaliDaily #BaliLife #WhenInBali #TravelBlogger #Travel #SoloTravel #TravelDiaries #SummerInBali (at Bali Indonesia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-lM7QXDXw5/?igshid=1ofu9nc58eifm

[jjiekeling]

·Life is better with palm trees· #ilovetakingpictures #lifestyle #summerinbali #balitimes #summerlife #favourite #relax #moments #palmtrees #landscapephotography #view #fromwhereistand #love #indonesia #travelphotography #view #happy #art #nature #green

[kavicliving]

Aloha! Keep calm and drink lemonade 🍋 😁 okay so where did I leave my story.. ah the flight to Bali. We reached Bali.. like a kid I was watching out the flight window all the small islands of Indonesia and of course the many volcanoes 🌋 They looked small from the sky 😁 we landed and I thought we had come during off-season. On a side note I like traveling in off-season wen the crowd is less and prices are cheaper. But oh my, we came to a big hall which was overflowing with people from all countries! I swear I haven’t seen such crowds in all the 13 countries 😉 I’ve visited so far. I knew it was free visa on arrival for Indians, but I think they have free entry to almost eveyone.. 😲 but thankfully the queues moved faster than India 😂 in 20 mins we got our passport stamped 😍😍😍 ah tat feeling of filling up your passport pages 💗 Our driver (who we booked thro WhatsApp) was waiting for us outside. Yes in Bali you can almost book anything from anywhere thro WhatsApp 😁 As per our usual routine, we exchanged some local currency on the way.. 211 Indonesian rupiah = 1 Indian rupee. One of the few currencies which shows the value of our rupee 🙄 we became millionaires instantly. Everyone talks in millions, so better be good with your math and the number of zeroes 😂 or u can be easily cheated! We also got SIM cards with internet and then reached our hotel / resort in Ubud. It’s abt 2 hours drive from Denpasar airport. The way is filled with rice fields, greenery, temples and good for people watching. It’s almost similar to Indian country side down south. Checked in to our hotel @meruhdaniubud and we were welcomed with a refreshing lemonade and a wet towel 😍 ah! Small things in summer tat makes me happy 😊 To be continued.. how many zeroes in a billion? Are you good with your math? For more such travel inspiration and funny stories, follow @thekavicliving 🎊🎉 We are a community 💗 . . . . . #indiantravelbloggers #ubud #bali #igersofindia #bangalorediaries #traveladdicts #girlswhotravel #wanderlust #travelguide #travelstories #travelblogger #thekavicliving #lemonade #drinkstagram #raw_community #summerinbali #refreshingdrink #bangalore_insta #traveltips (at Ubud) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn8-XD3nDBT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1oyoae1838tia

[galuhpuspha]

[Late Post] SIXERS GRADUATION . Serupa sendu namun tak menggebu Selami makna tanpa berkata Hari ini saja Biarkan rindu bercerita . . 📷: @dandy.huang @sufihm @rizwandie . . . . #edisirindu #kamismanis #throwback #sixersgraduation #summerinbali #indorunners #proudindorunners #irruniversity #IRruniversitySIXERS #BaliMarathon2017 #RUNNERid #gantarvelocity #fullmarathon #halfmarathon #marathon #marathontraining #marathoner #running #MariLari #TeamPolarIndonesia #HRZoneTraining (at Villa Mediapura Pejaten)

[pavelstoqnov-blog]

Potato Head Beach #bali🌴 #baliindonesia #bali #balibeach #bestbeach #topbeaches #summer #summerinbali #beautifulday #pictureoftheday #visitbali #travel #travelling #potatoheadbali #potatoheadbeachclub

[lovingbatbasketballpasta-blog]

Special price fast boat to gili Reservation by E:travellbali@gmail.com WA:+6285338582741 #fastboatgili#gilitrawangan#bestpriceboat#beach#swing#bikinigirl#lovebeach#lovebali#likebali#summerinbali#summerholiday#lovetraveling# (di Bali, Indonesia)

[phani128-blog]

Here’s a sneak peek: What I had for brunch @ Sisterfields, Seminyak, Bali,

Read the full story : http://janet128.blogspot.co.id/2015/09/bali-part-2-when-in-bali.html

[summerinbali]

haha, funny.

i wish i could have kept the barbie dress i had when i was five i wish i could take more pictures and videos i wish i could be lighter in a social setting or in the matter of weight

but it is all i wish i could which i cannot.

but i can be happy, i can put on some smiles set my voice in lower and slower tone just for you to indulge me fully

i can do a thousand things but talk about my sadness. i can sleep within 5 hours and run the next day. i simply refuse to be sad and sappy, I am happy

i can be funny. well, funny what trauma does to you. i can laugh it off, telling it was a character development moment. it was not, it was my soul crashing moment.

things are changing, i said.

i know, i answer.

but do you know where are they changing, i ask.

well, i believe it is leading us to successful and brighter future, i smile.

-- so, where's my Chinese bamboo? I'm 28 now.

[mhyajo]

Me & My free dive man @mr.axtri while away from ocean 😎 #motelmexicolabali #couple #mhyajo #girlwithbangs #pinkglasses #streetfashion #streetstyle #summerinbali

[kavicliving]

Aloha! Keep calm and drink lemonade 🍋 😁 okay so where did I leave my story.. ah the flight to Bali. We reached Bali.. like a kid I was watching out the flight window all the small islands of Indonesia and of course the many volcanoes 🌋 They looked small from the sky 😁 we landed and I thought we had come during off-season. On a side note I like traveling in off-season wen the crowd is less and prices are cheaper. But oh my, we came to a big hall which was overflowing with people from all countries! I swear I haven’t seen such crowds in all the 13 countries 😉 I’ve visited so far. I knew it was free visa on arrival for Indians, but I think they have free entry to almost eveyone.. 😲 but thankfully the queues moved faster than India 😂 in 20 mins we got our passport stamped 😍😍😍 ah tat feeling of filling up your passport pages 💗 Our driver (who we booked thro WhatsApp) was waiting for us outside. Yes in Bali you can almost book anything from anywhere thro WhatsApp 😁 As per our usual routine, we exchanged some local currency on the way.. 211 Indonesian rupiah = 1 Indian rupee. One of the few currencies which shows the value of our rupee 🙄 we became millionaires instantly. Everyone talks in millions, so better be good with your math and the number of zeroes 😂 or u can be easily cheated! We also got SIM cards with internet and then reached our hotel / resort in Ubud. It’s abt 2 hours drive from Denpasar airport. The way is filled with rice fields, greenery, temples and good for people watching. It’s almost similar to Indian country side down south. Checked in to our hotel @meruhdaniubud and we were welcomed with a refreshing lemonade and a wet towel 😍 ah! Small things in summer tat makes me happy 😊 To be continued.. how many zeroes in a billion? Are you good with your math? For more such travel inspiration and funny stories, follow @thekavicliving 🎊🎉 We are a community 💗 . . . . . #indiantravelbloggers #ubud #bali #igersofindia #bangalorediaries #traveladdicts #girlswhotravel #wanderlust #travelguide #travelstories #travelblogger #thekavicliving #lemonade #drinkstagram #raw_community #summerinbali #refreshingdrink #bangalore_insta #traveltips (at Ubud) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn8-XD3nDBT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1oyoae1838tia

[kevin]

Bali is all about the sunrises - this one was extra special, shooting @cuyana #SummerInBali (at Pantai Lebih..)

[summerinbali]

I could tell stories of how I left without closure, stupid teenage love, or messy break-ups in the past.

But I need to find a way to tell this story. The one about finding love, more love, and unlearning, then learning again to love someone. And this is about one person only. Not that because it is hard, but it is still going, and lots of improvements need to be made.

New love is always one thing that sparks people. Finding love when you haven't found one is easy to describe and fun to tell. It feels ecstatic and narcotic. Every touch is another level of high. Every kiss is addicting. Every move is relaxed and joyful. The more mess comes on it, the more amusing it is.

But what about love that is relatively old? Do you find love where you always put it? Well, yes. It's like finding keys in the drawer, as they should be, or finding a Tylenol in the medicine box. It feels mundane, but somehow, it brings a lot of comfort. It's like that thing is always there right where you need it. The kind of happiness that love brings is not ecstatic anymore. It's healing. The touch, the kiss, and the moves in between are curing. The more mess, the more it brings headaches where over-the-top sex is the best cure.

With this old love, you have to unlearn-learn how to love someone. For me, the past six years have definitely not been easy. You think that the love will always stay like that. But you both grew, your surroundings changed and then you were renewed. Then, the love must be somehow readjusted. The way you give love and the way you provide love may no longer be the same.

Love, in general, is easy, sure I agree. But loving, where you put two heads, two bodies, and two souls living together, is not always easy. It could be challenging. You always need to make sure you're both on the same page. And that requires you both to like the book and keep up with each other's pace. Well, in short, you just have to make it work.

Honestly, the miracle stops in the beginning. The rest is yours to work on—the date night, the conversation, the sex, the kiss, the touch—all of them require lots and lots of effort and time.

I'm not saying that it is all scary. If it scares you and you want to back off, you are not ready. You are ready when it scares you, and you still want to go on. This could be because you have your partner's trust, which plays a huge part in starting a long-lasting love anyway.

But somehow, in the midst of everything, the kindness and the purity of love stay the same. You could be mean to each other (of course). But the kindness stays the same when you get back to each other.

We were both surprised about walking this far, yet this was something we had expected in the beginning. Our love survived things I cannot put into words. I am in awe of our love. There are times when I am utterly scared. But with time, we got better at loving each other (hopefully).

I am not saying that my love or my marriage is perfect. I'm saying that I put a lot of effort into them, and one should never stop.

And I like my love accessible. There when I need it. So, let us be there for each other.

[summerinbali]

ini yang aku lihat, sekarang coba kamu yang berkaca.

tumpukan kertas berisikan tulisan lama, hasil berkaca seorang lelaki tumbuh. ada yang memuat surat cinta, cerita kesedihan, kenangan dan kemenangan. ada rasa perjalannya sendirian tapi selalu jumpa keramaian.

lelaki itu ingat betul setiap tulisannya dan cerita dibaliknya. lelaki itu mengenali setiap tumpukan kertas itu. tetapi seluruhnya hanya duduk dipojokan ruangan, dibiarkan berdebu. tidak akan usang, hanya menjadi terlupakan.

apabila lelaki itu kembali berkaca lagi, ia mungkin sudah menjadi sosok yang jauh berbeda dengan refleksi sepuluh tahun yang lalu.

kini, ia bukan lagi seorang musafir, atau petualang ulung. saat pagi menjadi realis sejati berhadapan dengan dunia dan malam menjadi sahibulhikayat handal dengan dua pendengar setia.

aku bisa melihat bambu cina itu kini dalam dirinya. walaupun banyak goyah dan ragu, ia tetap berdiri kokoh. dengan angin yang jadi kawannya, setiap hembusan memberikan arah kemana ia harus bergerak.

you know that i am proud of you and your growth thus far. i hope you never catch tired of growing.