a sweet package from Belgium

Today just got a big package from Gent. and I found out someone sent me some chocolates and a birthday card. At the moment I was so HAPPY, because I got another chocolates. I have got Belgium chocolates from Hana (my besties) before, so I know how it tastes like :)

But, then... I read his card.

 

for a moment I was speechless. I mean in the good way. then for unknown reason I cried. I was carried away with the message. 

Man, thank you so much for all of this and for everything. Thanks for being there. Thanks for the good thing you always have for me. So much thank you! 

warm hugs, 

Alfi

an earlier birthday present from Budapest

here are the birthday present from Roland, my Hungarian friend. if you still remember, I had already received   his another presents before this, you can take a look from here.

I know its so early, but thank you for this present and the card, really like it!! and since my birthday is still two weeks later so I wont open the Marzipan until 17th March, but I'm sure it must be so delicious like your last sweets :)

best regards, 

Alfi

a surprise presents from Lira

"Alf, I have something for you," said Lira, my classmate.
"What?" I asked curiously.
"Here," said her while giving me these postcards.

Buddist Borubudur Temple, near Yogyakarta.

traditional Barong dance in Bali

Dani tribe's youngsters with traditional outfits

"Why??" I asked her with a confused face. 

"Umm, yesterday I went to a bookstore, and I saw a bunch of postcards, and suddenly it reminded me of you. So, I just bought it for you." answered Lira with big smile :)

wow, I was surprised, I mean, my birthday is still few weeks later, but she had already give me a present. You might think its simple thing. But not for me, it means more than simple. Its kind of the real friendship is. before this, Lira have sent me a Christmas card, here.  

Lira, thank you so much for remembering me, thanks for being there, for share things that we had in IKSI.

sincerely, your grumpy classmate,
Alfi

Edinburgh from Becca :)

Hi Becca, glad to receive your postcard, really looking forward to visit Edinburgh in the future :)

and really hoping to see you again! 

King Lear stamp

Kizhi Pogost

Kizhi Temple

for furthermore information: click this.

Thank you Galina, :) looking foward to getting your next postcard, and wishing my card have arrived to your house :)

Special Malaysia postcards from Bin

last January I visited Kuala Lumpur, I met a really nice guy, named Bin, and in the middle of this February, he came to Jakarta.  and he brought me these postcards:

the 42 metre tall golden statue of Lord Murugan is the focus point of the Batu Caves complex which is famous for its caverns and Thaipusan festival.

the Sultan Abdul Samad Building in the seat of the national capital's judiciary.

Sultan Abdul Samad Build (left), House of Parliament (top), National Monument (bottom). 

Jamek mosque, KL railway station, and the national monument.

Chirstmas Light from Bayu

It was sunny Saturday morning, and I received a green wrapped package.  Without reading the sender address, I've already know who sent me this present. 

Here is the message: 

His name is Bayu. A friend of mine. Few couples weeks ago, we decided to do a present exchange for celebrating Christmas. This is my first time to do this with a friend. (well, I had done this in elementary school, but it doesn't count :P )

I thought this is great idea. You do a postcard exchange, why not if I try a Christmas present exchange.  

I know it seemed very late to received a Christmas present, but who cares? Still, it is so exciting! 

Bayu had made this present before Christmas. Don't you, Bay?

Before I received his present, I've already sent him a present. I bought them while in Kuala Lumpur. Actually, I was confused what should I give to him as a present. As long as I remember I never give a present to guys. (Well, I have, but mostly chocolates) And for Bayu, I also did the same. I gave him a pair of Malaysian chocolates. Ugh, I was not creative. Sorry if you are disappointed, Bay :(

Bayu, if I may compare your present to my present, is not comparable. You made me something, but I didn't, I only bought it. I felt embarrassed. 

First, you made me a postcard, really nice postcard. 

Second, you made me this. 

yes, a t-shirt. 

a limited Coldplay t-shirt edition. How cool that was?

come on, admit it, if its good, is it?

Well, don't get envy with me :)

As soon as I received this present, and because I have an interview that morning, so I grabbed this t-shirt, and put on my body. I wish this t-shirt will be my lucky t-shirt, that's why I wore this to a interview, to wish getting a fortune of it. 

Today, I wrote this post in Sunday morning, I wore this t-shirt with shorts to sleep, and it felt so comfortable. 

Dear Bayu, if you read this. I just want to say a big thank you for your efforts. I really appreciate and very like your works. Its amaze me. Really. :)

sincerely, 

warm regards from Sunday morning, 

Alfi Yusrina