La La Land (2016)

Title: La La Land (2016)

Written and Directed by: Damien Chazelle

Casts: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, John Legend, Rosemarie DeWitt 

La-la Land means: Los Angeles, or to think that things that are completely impossible might happen.

I lost words to describe this movie. La La Land makes me fall in love and at the same time break it and cheer me up and put me down over and over again.  Love love love all things about this movie. The setting, the casts, the plot, the music, the dance and many more.

Let's follow Mia and Sebastian in chasing their dreams. Mia, a barista at a coffee shop on the Warner Bros lot in LA, and her obsession to become an actress while Sebastian, a jazz pianist,  is dying to have his own club. And when finally the dreams are already on their ways, why do suddenly some things seem not quite right? 

The movie just won seven awards at the 74th Golden Glob Awards for Best Motion Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Screenplay, Best Original Score and Best Original Song (City of Stars).

An all time favorite movie. Yes, a lifetime one. Definitely a must watch.

Check this website to know more about the movie.

A New Year, Birthdays, and Such

Yes, She is 10 Now!

I know it's already 15 January but I just got the opportunity to flashback a bit into the first day of new year. As usual 1 January means celebrating our new year baby, Zea, who turned 10 this year. The special thing about this year birthday was I had to go to Mecca on that day. This Umroh issue was a kind of sudden idea. Never thought that I could visit this holy land in this January. However just like people say when it's time for you to visit Mecca and Medina, suddenly everything seems so simple and there you are, at the purest place on earth. Masya Allah.

Other important occasion was 14 January as I celebrated my 44th birthday. Such an age. A twin numbers. How do I feel being 44? Honestly, I feel good. I just pray to God to bestow me with a good health. Health becomes a very crucial issue when you reach the age of 40. You discuss about this issue almost every time, anywhere with every one. Just check the whatsapp groups, this health issue is one of the favorite topics besides the politics. Gosh, I guess health is much sexier topic than politic, at least now.

The 44 birthday was highlighted by having lunch with my hubby and the girls at Marco restaurant. I heart this Padang Peranakan Restaurant. Always love the food, snack, drink and everything served there. The taste is just super yummy. A perfect way to embrace the special day.

Road to Mecca & Medina 2017

Terdapat lebih banyak lanskap yang indah di dunia, tetapi tak satupun aku kira yang dapat membentuk spirit manusia yang begitu kuat seperti jalan ke Mekah....;

padang pasir adalah sesuatu yang telanjang, bersih dan tak mengenal kompromi. Ia menghapus hati manusia dari berbagai fantasi yang menghadirkan angan-angan palsu sehingga membuatnya bebas menyerahkan dirinya terhadap sesuatu yang absolut, yang tak bercitra;

yang terjauh di antara yang jauh tetapi yang terdekat di antara yang dekat.

--Muhammad Asad, The Road to Mecca