Guys,
I’m not here to say my life is awful. This year blessed me. Loudly, messily. Lots of upside-downs; I cried, laughed, and got confused simultaneously, which I think is adulthood’s official skill set.
It’s been a minute. I missed blogging.
The only place where oversharing counts as productivity.
I’m not very open. I try. Mostly I rehearse vulnerability in drafts and then hit delete like it owes me money.
blabbing
Surabaya Sprint, Bali Detour: Photoshoots, Cheap Movies, and a Delayed Flight From the Underworld
If you’re asking where I disappeared to this week: Surabaya. Saw friends, touched grass, remembered I’m an extrovert with a battery life. (lies)
Then Mrs. Lord (aka my mother) landed in Indonesia, so I had to book a Bali ticket ASAP. Prices were high, I bought the lowest fare (still expensive), and my wallet filed for compensation.
Siola Photoshoot: Lights, Panic, Action
Bali
August Snack Log (Bali Edition): Fake Snow, Real Rain, and 7 Impulse Buys I Now Have Opinions About
It’s August! I can see snow all over Bali.
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But I LIED!
It’s been raining almost every day. Temperature dipped to a chilly 28°C (Bali winter, baby). Afternoons are still a sauna, but at least the air sometimes apologizes.
The minimarket near my house turned into a rainbow snack trap. New, colorful products everywhere. They even stock green tea KitKat and matcha Pocky, so maybe I don’t need to fly to Japan (or pay shipping that feels like betrayal).
Here’s my 7-item haul and how my mouth feels about each one:
#1
Allure Green Tea Latte
Verdict: Meh.
Bottled matcha rarely hits; the flavor reads sweet + “green” instead of proper matcha depth. I’d rather use sachet powder with hot milk and pretend I’m a barista.
#2 KitKat Chunky Cookies and Cream
Verdict: Like!
Does it scream “cookies & cream”?
Not exactly.
But the texture + sweetness works, and the Chunky format is a personality.
❤❤❤❤❤❤
#3 Indomilk Pisang a.k.a Banana Milk
Verdict: LOVE.
I used to buy imported banana milk (painful prices). This is cheaper, cheerful, and nails the banana-milk vibe.
Con: Only at Indomaret and always sold out. I literally went to Jimbaran hunting it.
I have no regrets, only potassium.
❤❤❤❤❤
#4 Yen Yen Liang Teh
Verdict: No, thank you.
Too sweet and a bit… odd on my tongue. If you love sugary herbal tea, maybe. If not, save your rupiah.
#5 Indomie Bite Mie
Verdict: Nostalgia in a packet.
Tastes like childhood + MSG, which is exactly the assignment. Snacky, salty, emotionally manipulative.
#6 U.F.O Spicy Mayo
Verdict: Creative but conflicted.
Fun DIY mayo moment; flavor is fine, but my heart still belongs to Indomie.
(I’m half French, half Indonesian. bimoli à la carte. #lol)
#7 Nu Teh Tarik
Verdict: Solid crush.
Looks cute, tastes like their milk tea. Sweet, creamy, instantly comforting.
Also, what are we calling it? Nu, Nyuyu, Nuyu, Niu, Nuu, Nii? I’m conducting a useless linguistics study in my DMs.
Rain, Ceremonies, and Me
Still doing Balinese upacara I never had in Surabaya. Rain, incense, offerings. The whole island smells like a quiet poem. I complain, but I love it.
See you next week.
ikkelio ft. buta man lololol
I just had the worst day:
leveled my Pidgeot over 500 CP… then accidentally transferred it to Professor Willow.
leveled my Pidgeot over 500 CP… then accidentally transferred it to Professor Willow.
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If you’re wondering what I’ve been doing this week:
being busy.
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Busy…
Hello!
I took a short holiday in Surabaya and discovered July is the worst time if you’re weak against Ramadhan sales.
Malls said “diskon”, my wallet said “pergi aja.”
I’m trying to save for a camera (deal with Dad pending), but I know myself:
I’ll just spend it on snacks with good lighting.
Anyway—Surabaya is stacked with theme cafés and I wanted them all.
Plan A: Kudos.
Reality: crowd level = “you’ll age in this queue.”
We took one photo at the door like feral influencers and retreated.
Where We Actually Ate:
360 Vintage Kitchen (near Bandar Djakarta)
No, the building doesn’t rotate.
The “360” is just the street number.
I checked so you don’t have to.
"Thank you ikkel"
First Impressions
accidentally wearing the same pattern with Cece and I felt happy. Happiness too simple wtf
First Impressions
Parking:
Wide. Park anywhere, become CEO.
accidentally wearing the same pattern with Cece and I felt happy. Happiness too simple wtf
Crowd:
It looked quiet from outside, got hesitated.
Inside?
Staff greeted us with big smiles and I melted.
Mood fixed.
Thank you humble staff!
Prices & What We Ordered
prices as I paid, menu listed before tax & service
Fish & Chips
IDR 40.000
Taste: normal-good, crisp enough, disappears well with chit-chat.
Infused Water
IDR 20.000
We went “healthy” on drinks to fund the carbs.
Balance.
Spaghetti Bolognese
IDR 32.000
Comfort pasta; sauce leans friendly, not loud.
Total for 2: ~Rp 155.000 (before tax/service).
My calculator cried but my stomach signed.
Vibes & Playtime
Decor:
Vintage bits everywhere.
Photo traps on every wall.
My friends became art directors
(so did I, obviously).
DIY touch:
The owner said we could try a little “creation”
(arranging/ plating, don’t ask for Picasso).
We tried to make it biutipuli.
we made it documented.
Close enough.
Service
(A+)
Truly the highlight. Warm, attentive, patient.
the kind of service that makes you tiptoe back the next week just to feel nice again.
I hope they keep this energy forever.
Pros & Cons (Quick Scan)
Pros
🅿️ Huge parking area
😀 Friendly, enthusiastic staff
🖼️ Cute decor for photos
💸 Cafe-standard pricing (with budget picks)
Cons
🧾 Tax & service not included in menu prices
🍽️ Food is solid, not “write-home explosive” (the service is the star)
Bring a friend who can take 47 photos of the same latte angle. I’ll be back after my bank account and I finish couples therapy.
360 Vintage Cafe
Jl. HR Muhammad 360
Surabaya, Jawa Timur
Indonesia
Monday-Sunday : 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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