#INSTAHUSBAND

Actually I'm not an instagram-addict person or some photography-freak (literally) but I love to taking picture and be photographed because for me "something that not perpetuated in photo will faded in time"


So it's all started at 2015 January when my hubby bought me a Sony Alpha 5000 for my Christmas gift. Actually my hubby just want to pleased me and help me to take a good picture for my armcandies (in that time I'm still selling armcandies through instagram so yep I had to take plenty picture for my stuff). But instead of using the camera for it's own purposed, I prefer to be photographed by my hubby using the new camera.

That's the beginning of my #INSTAHUSBAND journey. Later my hubby yet become my personal photographer that I rely so much and WE'RE SO GOOD TOGETHER!

My instagram VS His Instagram (1453 posts VS 36 posts)

At first he like to took pictures of me in this pose-that pose, maybe like a dozen times. But after I become more demanding about this photoshoot he just like .... (Is my wife sick? I think I have to bring her to the psycholog)  WTF


We like spent much times on weekend searching a cute place, cafes, buildings, even mall for taking #ootd picture that I will posted in my instagram account or here, at my blog. He even tagged me in Facebook to inspires me and support my new hobby I think.

Dozens became hundred and keep continuously increase time to time but he relly know my best angles, get it right when I'm retaining too much breathe ("Eh, you lil bit fat like that, turn that way, don't standing like that") and how to make me work it to the camera.

I know he's always support me no matter how crazy I am, He even tagged me in Facebook "Best poses for a photo shoot" haha I know that seems like I'm just doing the same pose again and again and he just kinda boring to took my picture.

But other than that, he is a great great great husband because in matter of this case, he even bought me two other lenses to still support my new photograph hobby, emm I mean being photographed.

I hate when he's doing this >_<

It's not an easy part to get a right angle, lighting, photo spot, theme, even background. You just have to work on it. It may not seems as easy as you saw.

What you saw : Nice background picture, just like in Mediterranean castle

Fact : I have to parking my car several block from this main gate and walking down the street and bushes with my heels to get in here

What you saw :  Adorable white background!!

Fact : I'm in the hallway leading to the toilet in some mall in Jakarta and I have to pose like this for several minutes seen by many peoples because I've to waiting until people pass by and took picture as soon as possible before the crowd coming back.

What you saw : Nice scenery and perfect wind blowing

Fact :  Driving to Pluit area near Jet Ski cafe to get this view. Since the street a little bit crowded, I had to park the car across the street and messing around with sands on my feet. The most important things : It's a hot sunny day and yes I'm sweating! Not to mention I have to flick my knitted cardigan like hundred times to get this effect >_<

What you saw : I'm in the cafe balcony or roof top after doing some chit chat or dine in

Fact : Hell no! This is me at second floor of MILAN Keramika at Kelapa Gading when me, hubby, and my mom choosing granite tile for mom and dad's new house >_<. I'm just like wasting much time there for photo instead of choosing the granite. Sorry mom

What you saw : enjoying my holiday by the pool

Fact : I just on my apartment pool, sigh. Sunday morning, instead of swimming, I dragged my hubby into our apartment's pool and taking 30 minutes or more to took some pics of me. No swimming after that tho!

What you saw : IKEA! the blue background is great, I wanna go there too

Fact :  Yes this is in IKEA, 5 minutes before we got caught by the security guard and have to stop taking pictures. Oh it's so damn hard to find perfect place for #OOTD picture lately?! 

What you saw : I'm enjoying this beautiful pool at Ayana Bali

Fact : You know that it's hard to walking down the pool and try to reach the edge while wearing hat and sunglasses. Oh yeah and I didn't use my soft lenses so for people like me ( I'm minus 6 mio ) it's like half blind. Also I have to keep my face and hair dry while my hubby (who is in the middle of no where) was taking picture of me. Just hope it will turn out great and yes it did!

He even got compliment from one of our best friend via Instagram for his sacrifice for me

What you saw : a fascinating view in Ayana Bali. Only me and the clear blue sky

Fact : To get this bright blue sky I have to sweating a lot because it's mid day (12 pm precisely) and it's the best time to get direct sunlight for taking photo. Not only that, I have to deal with some crazy woman that taking so damn much pictures there and not even think to stop.

And yes after I posted it in Instagram, of course he got rewarded by compliment from (again) our very best friends haha

He doesn't like to be photographed. Every time I want to snap his face, he just turn away like this

When I want to take picture with him, he just said NO, and I have to dragged him along the way and begging him to just take one single shot with me, wtf. Yah, so the scenario will be like in this photo below. It's not that hard eh! I think he's quite nervous in front of the camera but he's very great behind the camera.

I think to search in my laptop our picture together but I didn't found the perfect photo until I saw this one.

Story behind the picture : We just finished celebrate our dearest friend birthday party and we jumped into this place (with my birthday friends and the gang) and started to take random couples photo. He just very excited (you can look into his expression) that we have to jumped several times (not to mention of course on the hot and sunny day) to took this great "Fly me to the Moon" photoshoot.

So, that yeah it was a struggle and maybe a little bit crazy to made a great photo and took a lot of effort both for photographer and the model it self. You neeed to have strong bond as well with the photographer. That's why, I'm so lucky and blessed beyond anything to have such a lovely hubby that turn into my personal photographer. Still have a lot of patience even though I always bothering him with this photography stuff. 

But now I have a new hobby beside being photographed, I also like being videographed because now I have started my own youtube channel.

Don;t forget to make a visit and drop your comments there!

Please stay strong and don't give up on my crazy little hobby, dear hubby ♥

All photos credit to my lovely husband 
(except every photos that have his face on it of course)

Where to Stay in Bali

Starting the Bali diaries!

So we hit Bali once again. Our last trip to Bali was 2 years ago. We will celebrate our 3rd wedding anniversary in Bali this year, actually. So we already book our flight ticket from May 17-20, 2016. It is a must to pick the window seating, because I do really love to see a clear blue sky scenery from up above.

We will stay for 4 days 3 nights in Bali at several hotels. We'd opportunity to stayed at several hotels in Bali, so here's the review of 3 different hotels we stayed.when in Bali.

• Novotel Bali Nusa Dua (5 Stars)

So this is my first attempt to stay at Novotel, my first day also after landed in Bali. Novotel actually located at Nusa Dua, ITDC Complex (Indonesia Tourism Development Corporation). The hotel quite big and have one pool inside (both for adults and children).

If you stayed at Novotel, you can go to their private beach by riding their shuttle from 8AM to 10PM.

ITDC Gate at Nusa Dua

• Pullman Legian (5 Stars)

This is my second day and also my second attempt to stay in Pullman Legian. 2 years ago in my Bali trip I also stay in here. From lobby they have left and right wings for the rooms. I got the left wing at second floor. My room is pool view actually. They have 4 hammocks hanging in their garden if you want to just lying around and enjoy your books or maybe take a nap it's a great experience.

Because it's our 3rd wedding anniversary, Pullman give us surprise by decor our room with goose towel and give us chocolate cake as complimentary.

Cozy Bedroom

Balcony View

Anniversary's Surprise

Hanging Hammock in the garden

Pool Side

Other than swimming pool near Hotel Lobby and Restaurant, they also have one more pool at 5th floor, called Infinity Pool. Because when you see, there's no boundaries between the pool and the sky, there's no edge between them. Here's some snap of their Infinity Pool.

• Rimba Jimbaran by Ayana (5 Stars)

On my last night there, I stayed in Rimba Jimbaran by Ayana. Located near Jimbaran Bay, the Ayana Complex offers many fascinating experience there. As I stayed in Rimba, I still can have full access to all of Ayana Complex, such as Ayana Resort and Spa, Private Villa, Kubu Beach, SKY Ayana, Rock Bar, and many more. You will be amaze with their hospitality also, their staff are very friendly and helpful. Surely will comeback here.

Rimba Jimbaran

So this is the Rimba Jimbaran famous lobby where you can sit and relax enjoying the view. It's also a great spot to take a picture. Rimba has 6 swimming pools around the hotels.  If you like to chill and dine, there's also bar there, named UNIQUE Roof Top and Bar that gives you panoramic view that faces one of Bali's best sunset. 

Lobby at Rimba

Pool Side

As this is our 3rd wedding anniversary, hotel staff gives us surprise by decor our bedroom with goose towel and rose petals written "Happy Anniverysary" and they also give us one plate of chocolate. Such a pleasure!

 Kubu Beach

To strolling around this Ayana complex, they provide tourist with this Tram that will be arrived every 5 minutes within this area. After dropped from tram, you have to go downstairs (which more likely hunderd of stairs waiting for you) to find Kubu Beach.

Tram

View from top of Kubu Beach

SKY Ayana

Usually people use this place for wedding ceremony, located above the Kubu Beach, SKY Ayana offers a great view of clear blue sky, no boundaries between sea and the sky. Other than that fascinating sky view, SKY Ayana also pampering your eyes with colorful flowers around. Even though the sun is shine so bright, you can still feel the wind breeze blows your hair.

Ayana Resort and Spa

Ayana resort it self offers great scenery; stunning beach, beautiful flowers, rice paddy, I think it's the most spacious resort I've ever stayed. Ayana has 5 swimming pools with different view, like Infinity Edge pool, Ocean View Pool, etc. There's also some restaurant and bars here where you can also dine in while watching the beautiful sunset. One of the most favorite place is Rock Bar. Open at 4 pm in the evening. You have to come early if you don't want to queuing. To go down to Rock Bar, you can either take the elevator or by stairs.  Other than Rock Bar, there also Sami-sami Restaurant, Kisik bar and Grill, etc

Ocean Pool View at Ayana

Ayana Spa and Resort

  

The Villas at AYANA

One of most Bali luxurious villa that gives you unforgettable experience. Relax at River Pool while enjoying ocean view or swimming in the two tier pool.

River Pool 

All hotels will give you different experience, pick hotels that suit you the most, like location, budget, companion, etc. Have a great vacation in Bali!

For more details activity in Bali, you can also see my video in here