♥Cheers for Project Masyithoh♥

Seriously, I had been dreaming everything in Yogya for a week after coming back. everyone was in my dream.i miss everything and everyone so so so much! post-yep symptoms are with me for quite a long time.

Bathing with buckets of cold water.

Sleeping on the floor.

Istirahat and Minum the sweet tea.

Salim(Greetings) with the villagers and kids.

Sleeping and waking up early for the consecutive 14 days.

Construction, teaching and cooking instead of facebook-ing and shopping.

Leading a healthy and simple lifestyle there ♥ ♥ ♥

All these are such the unique experiences that I would never forget in my lifetime.

I remember, on the next day after coming back here, while I woke up, I thought I was sleeping at the floor of Bu Tina’s house, thinking of going to the kitchen and drinking the choc milk. haha.

I ♥ smile~

I ♥ rainbow ~

I ♥ green~

and that are the things I can find in Getas Village.

And of course, I ♥ minum choc susu =)

While time passing by, memories will slowly fade away; however, I believe it will be a beautiful mark in everyone’s heart ever forever.

The impact of every single thing is really really remarkable for me and there is nothing can be taken place. A BIG BIG thanks for everyone contributing to the whole trip~

If I had chance to visit Yogja again, I will definitely visit Getas Village again. That is the place full of my sweetest memories there.

Cheers for Project Masyithoh ♥♥♥

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The Recipe to Apple Soup

Hello all,

Due to overwhelming requests for the recipe of the infamous apple soup, I shall post the complete recipe here for everyone and anyone who wish to try it on their own. A word of warning though, you might get addicted to it =)

Ingredients:

1) Apples (Fuji Apples if you feel that you have extra money and prefer a sweeter soup, otherwise normal ones work just fine)

2) Potatoes

3) Carrots

4) Red Dates

5) Corn ( Try not to put too much of these, a little will do)

6) Chicken or pork ribs (Optional)

Procedures:

1) Boil the pot of water first without adding any ingredients.

2) Skin the potatoes and carrots and cut into cubes or whatever shape you fancy.

3) Place the potatoes and carrots into the boiling pot of water.

4)Place the red dates next.

5) Cut the apples into heart shapes.

6) When the water boils again, insert the apples into the soup quickly!

7) If you have chicken or pork ribs, insert them before inserting the apples.

8) control the fire well

9) To control the sweetness of the soup, add salt to it bit by bit till it becomes sweet. Remember, there is a limit to amount of salt added before saltiness takes over. To improve the overall sweetness, put more apples or red dates.

10) Viola! your apple soup is ready for your loved ones =)))))

project masyithoh, on a short list

10(+1) things that I miss about the project

1. Waking up at a normal time

I miss the feeling of waking up naturally (or unnaturally by evil forces like the roosters, cows and unexplainable knockings on the door) and walking to Bu Lulut's house for breakfast. TEMPE.

2. The animals

Even though the guys often plot ploys to murder the neighbour's rooster and hang the carcass outside our dorm to silence the other animals, deep down we are still animal lovers. The cows, ducks, chickens, botak sheeps added much flavour to the whole trip. ...oh and the 4 idiots.

3. The meals

Save for a few girls and Edward, most of us can't cook...decently. However, the fact that the standards of our meals fluctuate so immensely means that everyday is a surprise. Surprises are good, it's like those times when you dip your fingers into a packet of jelly beans not knowing what nice flavours you are going to get. Anyway, the homely feeling when we are sit around (always at the same position) and tuck into our meals is naise.

4. The music sessions

Edward fanatically strumming his guitar to familiar and nostalgic tunes while the guys sing to it while waiting for fud to come. His repertoire of songs allowed us to sing whatever's relevant at that particular moment, in that particular context *think "Waiting for you" while...waiting for them (the rest) to come*

5. The HTHTs

Just sitting around and listening alone is itself very entertaining. I'm glad we're so comfortable with each other that we allow each other a glimpse into our personal lives. A good way to keep in touch with the latest gossips/scandals/events. And a great way to really know each other better.

6. The minum minum

For guys, Ah Lau is surely a fatherly figure that we all adore. His "minum minum" never fails to make me chuckle. Sitting on chairs just beside the kindergarten and chilling out after work is therapeutic. It's like whenever I'm sitting there I will think "Is this deja vu? I feel like I've been here, done this before" Knowing when to work hard (and rest hard) is important, and our wise and sagely Ah Lau understands that.

7. The vroom-vroom

Nuff said. Awesome.

8. The villagers

They really treat us as part of their family. Despite language barriers, they never fail to display their enthusiasm and interest in engaging us. The handshakes, smiles and greetings are little but important gestures that showed me how hospitable they are.

9. The Kindergarten

Going there everyday and witnessing how our classroom is slowly growing up brings me a sense of comfort, joy and relief. Just before we left, I made a last visit to the classroom. It's nice to see that it's almost done and our efforts are coming to fruition. Really hope that the subsequent batches of kids can enjoy the new classroom (and learn more English so that hopefully one day they can understand what we wrote for them)

10. The kids

They're like little beansprouts, or balls of energy. Whichever way you see it, they are indeed quite a handful. The demure and quiet girls are cute while the guys are just...being guys. Sometimes, they're pretty much uncontrollable and we just allow them to run wild. Thankfully though, there's still the Feng Yee's adage-worthy "they fell sick because they are naughty", I think that's how the kids are kept in check.

10+1. THE TEAM

random thoughts of mine

Our short tinge in Indonesia officially ended when we boarded the plane on 3rd June morning, bringing back with us memories which would last for a while, if not a lifetime. :)

The 2 weeks trip had left a very deep impact on me. So deep that I know I'm gonna hate myself should I let these memories and friendships fade away. Words can never express the sense of loss when I wake up on my bed and not on the floor with my house mates beside me. I miss having lunch and dinner together with the team. I miss going to the market and cooking together. I miss the kids' innocent smiles and laughter. I miss the weird sounds at night when we were trying to sleep. I miss the walk home after team meeting at Bu Tina's house. I miss the muddy roads. I miss the cold showers. I miss the buckets of sweat because of construction work. I miss taking jump shots under the banner. I miss the villagers' friendly greetings and heart-warming smiles. I miss, I miss... So many so many things. All left behind in Jogja. The only comfort we can seek is in the memories and photos we have brought back with us. And the little things in life we have learnt from them.

At the beginning of the trip, some of us girls were saying we wanted to go home, and that we regretted coming over. It's amazing how fast all these negative thoughts just seem to evaporate away once we have immersed ourselves in their culture. Time seems to come to a standstill during the first few days at Getas. The pace of life is much slower than Singapore's. I still remember the first time when my group, Sulawesi was scheduled for construction work; we were told to report at 7.30am but we ended up starting work at 9am! Lol. The workers taught us to rest whenever we feel tired and to do things slow but steadily. Indeed, though they stop for breaks now and then, they were efficient workers. Once they start work they are not just slow and steady, rather, they are fast and furious.

The kids have taught me lots too. I have lots to learn from them. Their happiness comes from the little things that we would never stop and take a second look. Simple activities- playing with soil, playing catching, football or simply making fun of each other are sufficient to fuel their happiness. The activity I enjoyed most with the kids is the kiteflying session. I love to pick up their fallen kites and release them on the count of "satu dua tiga, lari!" :) One kid even passed her kite to me and asked me to run so that she can have a feel of releasing the kite. I gladly obliged. The feeling of running without a single worry is priceless. Though it was only a few seconds of peace and serenity, I think I had experienced the innocence of a child in that fleeting moment, if it's possible. =)


I've learnt so much and received so much that I know some of these memories may be lost before they have a chance to be shared. While it's a regret that I'm unable to hold on to these beautiful memories, I'm glad to have found 16 friends who have been through the same journey as me. The photos are testaments to a common memory locked in our hearts.

Lastly, Project Masyithoh rocks. :)