JOE IS DYING

Early July this year, I packed my life into 2 suitcases and moved back to Jakarta. On the way home, I spent a night in Tokyo, a city I've always wanted to see. I didn't have much time, so I scheduled all the things I wanted to do, down to the minutes. But of course, that did not happen. In the midst of awe to the new topography, and the obvious language challenge, I abandoned all plans and stick to 2: Get a good ramen, and walk around Shibuya. So, I did that and some.. Note to travelling alone: Get acquainted with the language. My first sentence (and I'm quite proud about this) was "Sumimasen, information wa doko desuka?" to an elderly, kind looking lady at the Eapoto (It's Airport, show off). Then my possible third sentence was an unclear plea of "Do I just slide the tickets in for ___ station? Do I even have the right ticket?" which came out as, "Ano.. ticketo wa?" then some furious wagging of hands around the ticket counter...

Oh Yes! Following my Nov 5 disappointment log.. Here's a break of fresh air. I finally got a chance to go to visit Pulau Seribu with my Gurl: Devi. I didn't pay a lot of attention to taking pictures, despite the many that was posted on Instagram (check: Tresdivine ). My SLR was quite forgotten for a good chunk of Day 2 and 3. Mind you, I am not a photographer. I am a videographer. So, being left without a motion capturing device was pretty disabling for me. Sad. Nonetheless, below are some of the eye candies I get to capture and experience. Overall the break had successfully swim tan me. Now, I got a massive black X across my back, thus my sincere farewell to strapless dress for now. Additionally a definite black forehead. Sexy stuff, I must confess. The time was spent mostly snorkeling (which was the best decision ever) and adventuring around the island; kayaking, hiking, swimming and spending time with the locals. I wish I had pics of Mas Miki, Mba Roh, Pak Guide (his rea...

This pig-food-car called Maximus Minimus sells awesome pork or vegetarian burger they usually park one or two blocks away from the Pike Place Market.

litttle from the little that i took @ Napa Valley and around. cute vineyard gates: Vineyard House in the background one of the many acres of Vineyards

sports illustrated? sorry, no "babies" in nude

Camano Beach is an hour and a half from Seattle. It's a nice place. Perfect for crabbing and clamming [if there is such a word as clam-ing]. We spent 3 days and 2 nights camping, and playing around the area. The beach is inhabitted by starfishes and jelly fishes in between those algae filled water!

shot by Stefanie Lie, Edited by yours trully. Location: IFGF Seattle Parking Lot - after church Shot by Devi Nitiutomo, Editted by yours trully Location: Cheesecake Factory Downtown - after dinner Shot by Stefanie Lie, Editted by yours trully Location: Cheesecake Factory - after dinner Shot and Editted by yours trully Location: Cheesecake Factory - before dinner

one extremely hot night one camera one non-model photographer one ipod touch a bucket load of excited little sweats disclaimer: no photoshop tricks

two different lighting one hand 4 second shutter speed one high aperture

full view is encouraged a little park where we spent the evening. two single girls two married couples oh, age gap, how entirely forgotten thou are.

full views are greatly encouraged

above: the music scenes below: the kids (and a free-hug grandpa) below: rickshaw! do you ever think it would be there...? below: seattle's annual food fest shots of... the food! these are just a couple of the numerous amount of food they got there. the few of what my friends and i ate: - sweetness divine: funnel cake, chocolate dipped strawberry, elephant ears, strawberry cheesecake. - savory savvy: crocodile on skewers, beef bbq, giant curly fries. below: the people... posed to be shot (and me on hulla hoop while taking pics!) below: the wrong-est looking balloon (just saying!)