Snail Mail Collective!

Honestly I say that this link up is fun. Getting a care package from a blogger (who mostly I've never read/heard before) from a foreign country is exciting! Not only you become snail mail buddies but actually you ended up creating a new and fun friendship.

For November, I was  paired with Roxy H of CityGirl Searching. She is a South African girl who's teaching English in South Korea with her Farm Boy (yes, she names her husband Farm Boy. And I name my man PillowMan. We are instantly BFFs). Honestly I never read her blog, so of course to get to know more about her, I started following her and she is awesome. We have one particular thing in common: WE LOVE STATIONARIES!!! I'm a stationary dork. Growing up in Indonesia, I would collect papers, note books, post its, pretty pens... and don't use them. It's too pretty, you know. So Ms. Roxy here sent me some super pretty stationaries! *squeal*

AND she got me a Bunny pen and Miffy!!! I have a Miffy Shirt. Hehehe... Seriously, I don't know if I want to use any of these pretty things.

If you are interested, The Snail Mail Collective is up for sign up for December. This is the last SMC ever, so sign up! You never know who you get. They can be your new BFF :)

SMC hosted by Lost in Travels & The Nectar Collective.

xoxo,
Rima

Weekly Wishes

I decided to join a link-up created by the super cool Melyssa of The Nectar Collective. Super dig the idea of this. Pretty much the concept is to write your goals/wishes for the week with the intend of, of course, accomplishing them during the week. Hello, this girl here loves making to do lists. 

Wishes for this week:

To enjoy my family's company and eat like a cow and be thankful for what I have

This week is Thanksgiving week here in the States and I am one of those that DO NOT celebrate Black Friday. Seriously, just be thankful for what you have (job, shelter, food, water, air... you know, basic stuffs). I work in a hospital and at this time of the year there is always in influx in depressed & anxious middle age people who can't afford a good holiday celebration with their family. Some of these people lost their jobs and just can't provide anymore. It's sad. Really sad. Sometimes I really just want to give them a big hug (which I do sometimes). 

Situation like these always take me back and remember how grateful I am to still have a decent job, a house to stay in, food & drinks to consume and a family (and furry boy) to come home too. 

This week I just want to enjoy my extended families warmth and love during our annual Thanksgiving Luncheon, just enjoying each others company. Feasting and laughing. Hangout with GrandMa. Taking pictures with my cousins. Sharing funny Youtube videos. Just be thankful with what I have. 

And as for the picture above, it's part of the pictorial weekly theme: New Beginnings. I quoted one of my favorite Coldplay song, The Scientist. Why that certain picture? Because sometimes, when I have to think of like starting over (either a plan/goal/recipe/life in general), I tend to look down to my feet and think... and a new idea can pop up and a new beginning can start :) 

xoxo,
Rima

Wanderlust: Link Up

One reason why I love traveling is food. Trying out food from each area that I visit. As a foodie, I don't mind spending splurging on food. Mmm food. Casey from True Colours Wanderlust series for this month is about Culinary. FOOD! 

 Beer in Munich Airport's Brewery

Paella in Barcelona

Patatas Bravas & Sangria in Barcelona

Artichoke Pizza, NYC

Some traditional food in Honduras

Crepes in Paris

Red Velvet Cupcake, Magnolia Bakery, NYC

 Halal Food, NYC

Gray's Papaya Hot Dog, NYC

Sarabeth and The Filling Station Beer, Chelsea Market, NYC

Peterson Donuts, Escondido, CA

Kat'z Deli, NYC

Frozen Hot Chocolate, Serendipity, NYC

Fish & Chips, London, UK

Pad Thai, Bangkok, Thailand

Thai Chicken Porridge, Thailand

Tea & Coffee Tasting, Ubud, Bali

Deep Fried Duck, Bebek Bengil, Ubud, Bali

Tuna Fried Rice with Eggs, Bugis Road, Singapore

Spaghetti, Milan, Italy

Pizza, Milan, Italy

Gelato, Milan, Italy

Roast Beef, Neuchatel, Switzerland

Oh Man, I am hungry looking at these :) I really love trying out different foods while on vacation. It's a great way to explore other cultures. 

xoxo,

Rima

Wunderlust: Link-Up

Theme: Color
Today I'm going to link up with Casey of True Colours. Since the theme of the month is Colors, what pops in to my head when I hear or read the word COLOR is... World of Color of California Disney, California. I think Evani would agree to that ;)

As a So-Californian, sometimes I like to play local tourist and head out to Disneyland (and yes I have an Annual Pass). The PillowMan has yet to see World of Color so this past weekend we did a quick date (and an expensive quick date... for him, tee hee) to California Disney. First thing you want to do is get a Fast Pass for World of Color to get the best standing view and get there (with your food & beverage, of course) right when they open the line. You really want to avoid standing behind a tall guy, especially if this tall guys puts his kid on his shoulder. Seriously. 
And trust me, you will be amazed with this almost-20-minute production. You got water, you got fire, and you got light. You got COLOR. The music, snippets of your favorite Disney characters along with their infamous songs, will really rake up your emotions. There is always this one scene in the production that I can't help but to shed a tear. 
The PillowMan's opinion? "That was pretty nice!" Yes, we got his approval. (fyi: he is very hard to impress). 
Disney alone is pretty colorful. It's filled with bright colors and happy tones. Of course, they aim to be the "Happiest Place on Earth". I still get giddy and grind ear to ear whenever I walk into their gates.

^ yes. Margarita in Disney.

^ this is the PillowMan's swag face. I can't help but to LOL

^ he makes the silliest faces

^ working on his catwalk walk

Yes, Disney is what I think when I hear the word Color!

xoxo

Rima