Let's unwrap what April & May brought me. Kind of running out of ideas to put it all in a theme. Many things happened, and I wouldn't just let them undocumented.

April the 3rd. The gathering for the resign of our beloved teacher, 

as well as our Cornea & Refractive Surgery consultant, dr. J.H

Giving out his last (but, definetely, not the least) speech.

There's no such thing as goodbye. He would always be our inspiration.

"One stitch, one minute," is really his thing.

 Framed residents'  words and signatures. Our present for him. 

With us.

April the 6th. R's birthday at the Upstairs. 

Her beautiful princess Gabriella is her God's best present ever.

April the 28th. Easy Saturday afternoon with G. 

Was a nice chat over a brunch in Antipodean Coffee in Kemang.

This venue was crowded with Australians. Reminds us of Melbourne.

Toast with sausage, omelette,  and red bean. Simply perfect meal.

April the 14th. A belated birthday treat of me, A.W and mbak D. 

Too bad that we weren't the full team.

May the 5th. My first day having shift duty to a higher degree as "Jaga 2". 

My friend in the middle, A.G, came over to the E.R, and just funnily gave me a green tea Kit Kat.

Another quality time with my favorite lady and her adorable baby. 

Accompanying her for shoes hunting.

Like mother, like daughter. I think baby G's wishing for dream shoes, too.

See how she gave up her foot, "Go Mommy, put one on me!"

Colorful Pedro.

Macaroons I shot in Bakerzin. Love the colors, not the taste.

Appearance might be deceiving. 

Mbak I, through my eyes and her purple glasses. 

Cool quotes I found in an article in a mag while having a hair-done.

Just, not close enough.

May the 9th. The heart-breaking tragedy of Sukhoi SuperJet 100. Tragic loss for all of us.

May the 12th. Meeting up with the besties after a very long time. 

The coming back of R from her duty in Sikka, and the born of F's first son, Al-Kautsar Ibrahim Erwin. The name has the meaning of "the abundant fount". 

Feel so glad and thankful for this friendship that had last for more than 9 years.

Same laughter, comfort and sincerity I always feel.

May the 13th. 

A forever goodbye to one of my junior high school mates, and also a fellow in medicine, W.S.I. 

Sleep well there, girl. You'll be a lot missed.

May the 16th.

Hanamasa, FX. 

Another outing to celebrate A.G's belated birthday and a case presentation she just passed that day.

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To this point, all I could really feel is an endless gratitude to be encircled, and loved, by wonderful and amazing people. To always be hiked up with supports during my downs and hard, ugly times. And at last, to always try, and try to be grateful for the life's lesson I've achieved until the very time.

Indira

It's where people lower their voice, and raise their thoughts

Been bored posting about eatery, I've found something new to share with you all. I bet our lovely big town is lacking of peaceful place like... a library, yes? I feel happy to find out about this really rare treasure. Freedom Library it is. A public library I just knew a couple of weeks ago, which is, surprisedly, located really near to my place and working hospital. 

A quote by Keynes written in the wall there. Not really sure with what that means. 

Too high level of language to my intelligence :p

 You can bring your own laptop or just use their provided units of computer. Free wifi for sure.

They even provide some relaxation coaches. 

Brought here all of my  assignments from my home desk. 

My Glaucoma exam was just a few days away :'(

So, if you're running out of idea (or... money? :p) to kill the time or just need a new way of drowning yourself with good readings, coming to Wisma Proklamasi 41 might be the right choice. Yet, it's so sad that this place closes at 7 in weekdays and at 5 at weekend. 

Happy reading, book bugs.

Indira

(All images taken with my tablet and edited with Instagram app)

Pearls

“I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they're right, you believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.”

-Marylin Monroe

Looks like my hormones scattered all over. Mood swings all through the day. I know it's the (woman) period. Again, got me fooling myself around. The heart freezes the brain, ridiculously paralyzes what the so called... logic.

View from my living room

Indira

Sweets for the sweetest Sist

Hunting for red velvet cake for a friend's birthday was what I did yesterday afternoon. Convivium cakery in Panglima Polim was the target. Unluckily, off to my know, it was weekend, and they don't serve take away order. Trying to overcome the blues, me accompanied by my friend, O, decided to have a try on this place's recommended carrot's cake, and looked for the the red cake somewhere else. 

The sign should also say, "Sunday Dine in Only."

Yeaah, still a bit pissed off here..

The carrot cake. The lemonade essence leaves this garnish not too sugary.

A day after, today to be exact, is my best friend's, A. N, birthday.

I finally got the red cake in some other place. Which really got me halfly frustrating, texted everybody here and there, and picked up the cake very early this morning. Phew. But don't worry, the taste was not disappointing. I'm so glad she's happy. And oh, sorry I couldn't afford the whole cake ;p

With dr. V.D, our (and my personal favorite) Glaucoma consultant.

To my dearest best friend, big sister, colleague, brain-in-crime, personal mind reader, or sometimes, even a second mother to me, though maybe you'd never read this, I'm wishing you a very wonderful birthday and great years to come. Thank you for all the love, laughter, wisdom and even the grumbles I sometimes couldn't stand. Thank you for always being there and loving me for who I am, with all the stubborn in me. I love you.

Sisterly hugs,
Indira

Pearls

"Fight for your dreams. Whatever that makes you happy. Even if it against all odds, I'm with you."

-My mother

There're times, when I'll be just enjoying myself, my cup and the bittersweetness of this place.
Switched from the usual macchiato, to latte, because at the very time, I know I'd better be decaffeinated.

Starbucks Coffee Teras Kota, April 14th 2012

Indira