tWiNs?

Most of the people are always mistaken for assuming that my sister and I are twins. The age gap is actually 15 months. (Whoooaaa... our parents were great!!! Hahaha...) Anis is older. We grew up together, we were in the same elementary school, junior high school, senior high school and even became classmates in college and master. Growing up without Anis wouldn't be the same. So all I wanted to say now is, I'm glad that she has been a great sister to me.

Ps. Oh by the way, incase you still got mixed up, on both pictures, I'm on the left and Anis on the right. =) So do we still look like twins? =)

Personal Stuff

It has been 2 years now, since my last relationship ended. I forgot the feeling of being in love. Forgot how is it to be “kilig”. I have been into a relationship for 3 times. I had my first boyfriend named Pai, when I’m about to graduate junior high school in Jakarta. I could name it a puppy love I guess, because I was still 14 by that time. It lasted for a couple of months though. The reason why it lasted was because I was too overwhelmed with my new life in senior high school and I just didn’t want to be tied up. Quite a silly reason, but that’s it! Next to Pai is guy named Irvan. He was in the same batch with my sister in high school. He was a year advanced. He actually courted me for quite sometime, but I was too afraid to take a decision. At last, I decided to give it a try. The sad part was, I had to move to Manila as my dad was assigned to work there. Our relationship was only 10 days old by then. Oh yes, I did cry a river when I had to leave. But the relationship pushed through for almost a year. It was quite long, because we were still able to keep in touch through calls, letters and emails. But like almost all of the long distance relationships, it has to come to the end. I told him that this could not work out, and for sure I’ll be staying in Manila for 4 years, maybe more. I’m glad that he understood. When I last broke up was 2 years ago with a Filipino guy named Bobbie. Bobbie was my classmate in college and I had the longest relationship with this guy. Our relationship lasted for almost 2 years, we had to break up because there are differences that made us could not push through with the relationship. This last break up was the worst of all, too much feeling still remains. But I just had to move on. With all the relationships I’ve been into, never lasted because of a third party, and I’m happy about it. I still keep in touch with all of them once in a while. I’m glad that even though the special relationship is over, we still remain friends. I’m always engaged in a relationship because I have the feelings for that person, not for the sake of having a boyfriend or because of peer pressure. That is big No No. In the future, when I’ll start with a new relationship, this time would be so different, I have standards to meet. I’m hoping to meet an Indonesian, a religious one, with high sense of humor and a good job. Oh yes, like what I’ve said in the previous post, I’m already a woman. So this time, I’ll have to think wisely. =)

I'm Luvin' it!!!

Moving from one country to another is not that easy. I ended up crying several times in the airport because I have to let go of my friends. Being faced with a new environment, new friends, new schools, new languages, new foods, new cultures, what a challenge!!! But I’m ok with that. On the other side, there are just too many great experiences I have encountered. Gaining new friends, learning new languages and cultures, and especially tasting new foods hehehe. The best country I have ever been to is the Philippines. Here is where I truly grew up from a girl to a woman. (a woman??? ;p). I have lots of activities to do, studying, being involved in an organization, working, dancing and lots more. This is also the first time I am being away from my parents. Now I have learned to be a matured girl, doing house chores, taking my own decisions and be responsible enough with it. =)

CyBerSpAcE cLaSs PicTuRE

Cyber classmates, here is our picture in Pizza Hut. Thanks to our big time Prof, Attorney Edwin Lacierda, for the treat. You are the best! Woohoo!!!

HisToRicAl BaCkgRoUNd

I was born in Jakarta, on August 14th 1983. My parents are Chairul Soelaeman Natadisastra and Lia Tasriatin. My parents named me Happytasari and people call me Sari for short. I have 2 siblings, an older sister named Chairunnisa (Anis) and a younger brother named Abdurachman Syarif (Ade).

As my dad is working in the Department of Foreign Affairs in Indonesia, in 1985, when I was still 2 years old, my dad was assigned to work in Los Angeles, so he brought the family along and we lived there for 3 years.

We went back home to Indonesia in 1988, I was 5 years old by then. We lived in Jakarta, and I started my Kindergarten up to my 4th grade elementary in Muhammadiyah 5. We lived in Indonesia for 4 years.

In 1992, when I was 9, my dad was again assigned to work abroad, this time in the Indonesian Embassy in Sanaa, Yemen, a country in the Middle East. I continued my 4th grade elementary up to grade 7 in Pakistan International School in Sanaa. We lived there for 4 years.

We went back home to Indonesia in 1996, when I was 13. I studied in SMPN 107 (Pejaten- Pasar Minggu) for my 2nd and 3rd junior high school, and spent my 1st and 2nd year of my senior high school in SMUN 55 (Duren Tiga). We lived in Jakarta for 3 years.

In 1999, when I was 16, my dad was again assigned to work in the Indonesian Embassy in Manila-Philippines. We came to the Philippines on September 1999 and here is where I started College. I studied in the Philippine Christian University, and graduated on March 2003, with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Communication. By the end of 2003, my parents along with my brother moved back to Indonesia because his assignment was done. My sister and I decided to stay here in Manila. So far, we have lived for more than 5 years, and I think we are still going to stay here for a couple of years. Im still enjoying my stay here in the Philippines. I think Im already a Filipina =)

BeLieVe iT oR NoT!

Jeepney is known as the public utility vehicle for commuter transport in the Philippines. This colorful vehicle is uniquely Filipino. The unique thing about jeepneys is that no jeepney is exactly the same as another. Now, Believe it or not! there is a jeepney routing Manila-Jakarta. Who wants to ride with me?