How to Take Advantage of The Situation

The last few days were hectic (and weird). My parents are willing to actually buy me things that are expensive (unneeded and not important). But you really know parents are doing these nice things because they want to get away with something. In my case my parents are going to Taiwan for 4 days! I am writing this with my little sister Ayesha Leilani (Little A) because she is just an innocent girl that doesn't know how to take advantage of this situation.

Well, when two girls just finds out their parents are going to Taiwan without them, their emotions can get pretty mixed up.

Little A: I want to go with them too. I want them to buy me a BB-8 doll (you know, the one from star wars). I'm sad, happy and also mad. I'm sad because I will always cry when my mother or father or both of them are going to leave us (my sister and I). I'm happy because my mum is going to buy a BB-8 doll. But I'm mad because they didn't invite me to Taiwan.

Wow. Turns out my sister does know how to take advantage. I didn't know she was happy though, because when we said goodbye she was so dramatic. They said goodbye at 5 in the morning (too early for my eyes). 

The Bottom of The Sea (?)

My Friends And I On A Neighboring Beach

You know, parents can be really funny sometimes. Sometimes they let you watch movies on a weekday, sometimes they force you to do your homework, sometimes they let you skip school, and sometimes they leave you for 3 days to go to Bali. They claim to have seen a beautiful Indonesia from the skies. But tell you what, I saw 'beautiful' Indonesia from the bottom of the sea (rolls eyes). 

For those who don't know, I was being sarcastic in the last sentence. You guys are probably thinking it's no big deal, since my parents went to a beach and so did I. But that means you are overlooking an important fact. (Maybe you should read my last post before you continue) My parents went to Ubud, Bali, while I went to Kondang Merak (It's not that famous yet). Well since you don't know the difference let me tell you.

The Honest Truth

This Would Have Been A Better Picture If I stayed There Too

Having parents who loves traveling is awesome. Especially when they let you skip school. I'm actually the one who doesn't want to skip school. How can a good girl like me (innocent face) skip class? I'm serious. I am the kind of student that does not like to miss school, even for 1 day and usually I don't miss any lessons. Except for the time when I missed student orientation because I was in Europe, and the time I missed school for a week because I picked up my dad in Sydney. There was also the time when I went traveling around New Zealand for 2 weeks. I actually can't believe I skipped school for 2 weeks. But there was a time when I didn't skip school, I only came late because the plane was delayed. (What am I saying?) My point is, even though I did all that I still don't like skipping school. (I really am telling the truth) It's fine if you don't believe me. I have proof though. 

It all started a few months ago (flashback and some cheesy music). My school has a program called Bravery Survival (BS). Each grade has to do 2 different Bravery Survivals, 1 for each semester. This semester the 8th graders have to sleep on a beach for 2 nights. The beach we were going to was named Kondang Merak. It is not famous (yet). It is located in the South of Malang. We were originally going to go there in early October. While we were preparing for our camping trip (because we certainly needed to prepare), my mum redeemed Garuda miles for 4 tickets to Ubud, Bali. We were supposed to go on the 31st of October until the 2nd of November. Until one day we heard terrible news.

Magic Disney Rain

Everyone loves something that is called Disneyland. Everyone has heard about the incredible movies Disney has made. Everyone that goes there would want to go see the princesses or Buzz Lightyear. Disney can do everything and anything (rolls eyes). Disneyland had so much magic, that they can even make it rain all through the day. 

Since I will now explain why I am complaining. Just like I said everyone likes to go to Disneyland. I also said that everyone has a great time in Disneyland. Then where is the problem? Suddenly Disney can make magic rain. And just like I said it's magic rain. What kind of magic does it do? It does evil magic. Everyone knows I don't like going shopping, including shoe shopping. Yet what does the rain do? It totally ruined my shoes. It was totally soaked!! I shouldn't be complaining though. Nobody can get mad at Disney.

Bicycle license???

Since we're done talking about France can we talk about the other countries? We went to Brussels for one night, then we went to Germany for 3 hours, then we stayed in Amsterdam for 2 nights. 

There is something so cool yet terrifying in Amsterdam, you can ride bikes anywhere. So cool isn't it. We rented some bikes so we could go around Amsterdam. We went all around town. It was like riding a motorbike. Why? Because the bikes have their own bikes and everything. There's a special light just for bikes. Mum says that even cars let bikes go through (Cool). Mum and I were just riding normal bikes (exactly the same, coulor, size and everything), but my dad was riding a bike with a baby carrier for Ayesha. 

Then what's the terrifying part? Because it was just like riding a motorbike!!! Confused? Let me explain. Even though it was fun and cool and everything, it was still scary. Just imagine riding a bike with all the cars surrounding you. It would be okay if you were 16 or 17 or already have a license. Just imagine how scary it would have been for a little 12 year old girl. I've never done anything like this before (scary). 

Because dad got us lost halfway, mum became the navigator. But even a skilled navigator (like my mum) could not tell the difference between all the rivers in the city. 

Don't forget,
in Europe we drive in the right lane,
A.A

Kebabs and The World Cup

A lot of things happened during our little road-trip. One of the things that happened was the 2014 World Cup. Everyone had a favorite team. I liked Germany. I could almost see your disbelieving looks. Just so everyone knows, when I was in year 6, we had an international exhibition. I got Germany. It was 3 months before the World Cup. 
 

B.I.P Burger