New Experience

Hello.. Finally I'm back from the long long absence. I was busied by the new job. Hmm.. I'm happy anyway. Although it makes me stay  far from my family, I feel enjoying the plot. This is the part of my story I think, And this is the sequel of mommy's child.:D Yaa, sometimes I feel so blessed, because I can explore the world I've never known before, with everything is new absolutely.

Bandung

Bandung. Now I stay in this city. I feel lucky to stay here. Everything is completely available here. This city provides both  physical and spiritual needs. Not only product for supporting you guys for being stylish, but also a beautiful landscape you can get here. Sounds fun, huh?  Besides, so many delicious foods are available here. I don't try all of those yet, since I spent my time in office mostly. And I can go out to explore this city on weekend only.

At first, I felt so clumsy, since the origin has different vernacular from mine. And I am not really familiar with the local food. But at least, the people are so friendly. And I have to learn everything they are accustomed to, so that I can go well.

Actually I live here all alone. My mom's friends are here. Two women that I don't know so far. And my uncle's friend also stay for not raally far, about an hour to my boarding house. Since seven months ago I've gone home twice. And hanging out at some places in Bandung. I will tell you later. But There are many places I haven't visited yet, so I will.

I hope I can explore all the place in this city. And I'll tell you.

For First

Helloooooo ... Finally I'm back in this blogging world. I'm sorry for the long absence.I am free of  the busy days lately . And Now I am on the job training. Yeayy.. It's what I wait for all this time. 

It's thrilling yet delightful. The people in the office are very friendly. They always kindly answer my questions and make me feel comfortable. But sometimes I feel so nervous to do the task. I am afraid of doing wrong. Because I think I should give the best impression at first. I hope everything will be okay.

Not too many work to do, because it's not a month yet to be here. Its about 3 weeks and I start to be familiar with the everything here. I can't believe to be here as employee. It's incredible. Love it.

Tari Jejer Gandrung

When I was in Kindergarten, I joined the traditional dancing course. I learned to dance Jejer Gandrung.  It was very exciting since there were bunch of friends who joined it. Other than learning dance, I can make a lot of new friends too. And when there was a dancing competition, I was followed by my teacher. I was so excited at that time. And after that, I not only learn Jejer Gandrung Dancer, but also Punjari Dance.

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Jejer Gandrung dance is traditional dance from Banyuwangi. Jejer Gandrung itself is from local language in Banyuwangi (Osing language). Jejer means a show, gandrung means happiness. And sometimes other people  mean it "Desperately in love". This dance actually is dedicated to be grateful for crops, or we can say as thanksgiving to Dewi Sri, Goddess of paddy . But nowadays it's usually performed on certain occasions, such as wedding, khitan, pethik laut, and to greet guest or tourist coming to Banyuwangi.

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This dance become mascot for the sunrise city, Banyuwangi. There are bunch of billboard and statue shaped Gandrung dancer in this town. You can find diverse souvenirs shaped it too. Moreover, Banyuwangi is well-known as Gandrung city as well.

Last year, I watched  Gandrung Sewu Festival (thousand gandrung Festival) in Boom Beach. Unfortunately I didn't take any picture since it was so crowded.  

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I am excited having chance to learn dancing. Unfortunately I had not done it anymore since I was in Junior High School. *So sad. And the last time I dance jejer gandrung is when there would be carnival on Independence day. I was in Senior High school that time. Hope someday I'll have opportunity to dance again.

Short Trip to Bomo Beach

Yesterday when I was taking a rest in my room, I heard someone calling me. I got up and came toward the voice. I still tried to gather all my power. Until I knew someone calling me was my auntie. She told me that she would go to the beach. And I was invited.  It's about 4:30 a.m. It just took no more than 30 minutes to reach it, Bomo Beach.

Having arrived, I just knew that there was not only me, but also my other cousins, auntie, and uncle . Because the others had come first. My little sister, my cousins, and my uncles taking a bath and playing the water there since the tide started to be low. But, my aunties and I were not. They waited for the fish to be ready to eat. I just enjoyed the scenery and took some pictures.

There were many boats around the beach. Those were used by fishermen to catch the fish in the night. And some stalls sold roasted fish in the seaside. We could choose the fish we wanted, and the seller would roast it with the flavors. We could do other activities to wait for it.

Actually there was a fishpond by the beach. It was usually used for fishing. But, we were not fishing. Because the purpose of going there was not to it. 

Shortly the roasted fish wes ready. And we ate together in the seaside. We could both eating  and enjoying the scenery. Actually I have gone to this beach at many times, since it is nearby my house. But going to interseting place with family is always exciting. After eating the roasted fish, we went home. I came to house about 5 p.m.  It was short trip, but we were so excited.