Yellow Tea Cup :: B4nch4’s Daily Stuff

Several years ago, me and 2 girlfriends went to Javana Spa in Sukabumi, West java, for 2 days 1 night retreat programme. It was one of the most relaxing weekend gateaway i ever had ever!

Last Weekend, we set out again to try another spa resort called MesaStila (previously known as Losari Spa Retreat and Coffee Plantation), located in Magelang, central java.

When we arrive at Mesastila, we were welcomed with fresh air, green sight literally everywhere and historical Colonial-era feel, combine with Javanese traditional antiques touches down to the bits. It was almost like going back in time if not for the 5-star modern facilities.

Since it was already lunch time, we went straight to the dining area. They only serve healthy food here, but oh my, they were good food. I ordered, almond & grilled mushroom salad for appetizer, honey grilled prawn (with red rice) for the main course, and warm chocolate cake (low fat, no flour!) with vanilla icecream for dessert. No sugary drinks available.

After lunch, we went to villa that was definitely bigger than my whole apartment. Like in other part of the resort, It was decorated with traditional Javanese style, which i don’t usually dig, but i think they did a superb job combining bit & pieces to make the villa feel modern & warm at the same time.

And the bathroom! oh i won’t mind spending hours here at all.

After we stop taking pictures like crazy, we took a nap and being waken at 3 pm for our spa appointment. I tried the dry body massage plus scalp treatment using traditional Chinese techniques.

We were then offered hot drinks and snack for refreshment before we went to the Hammam Bath, which is Turkish style sauna. We tried to be inside the Hammam as long as we could, but since the sauna is so much hard core than the usually sauna, we only lasted for maybe 10 minutes?

Going out from the hammam bath all smokey, hot & out of breath, we were told to soak our body in a cold water pool. I think there is something about this mixture of super hot & cold bath that turn down the brain activity to its most relaxing state.

The dinner was equally good, we ate slowly & talk for hours. I think they intentionally prolong the timing in between appetizer-main course-dessert so we slow down our eating & take time to really enjoy the ambiance and the food. During the meal, we were greeted by the manager, and were asked not to use mobile phone in public area. I had no problem with that i think, but some people i know *salsa-uhuk-bella* are inseparable with their gadget hihihi

The next morning, after a sound, blissful sleep, we joined the yoga class, followed by big breakfast.

Before we head home that noon, we went of the coffee plantation tour, where we receive educational information about coffee, from the varieties of the coffee, how it was harvested, and how it was processed into coffee powder. Of course we did the coffee tasting (robusta kind), it was strong & smell good, just the way i like it^^

Many people who were on Lemon Detox program claims it can effectively cleanses your body, strengthens your immune system, makes you feel energized, gives you a positive, happier outlook on life while also clearing your skin, making your hair shinier and, most importantly to a lot of people, helps you lose weight.

All these benefits is by replacing ALL solid foods with up to 10 glasses of the lemon mix a day (mix of lemons, maple syrup or honey and cayenne pepper) between 5 to 14 days.

A little bit extreme don’t you think? And although many Hollywood celebs & models claims that the drink provided enough nutrients to satisfy one’s hunger cravings, i decided it won’t work for me - any starvation program is simply insane.

So for 5 days,  I drink 1 glass of lemon detox every morning before i eat anything and  still consume low calorie/ low fat solid food + more fruits. Apart from the 1 kg i lost, i did notice the improvement of my skin. So i guess it works?

How to make a lemon detox drink:

• half glass of ice cold Water.
• 1/2 of a medium to large sized Lemon freshly squeezed.
• 2 tablespoons of honey or 100% Pure Maple Syrup.
• A pinch of ground Cayenne Pepper or ground Ginger
• stir well
  

Couple of days ago, there are 2 suicide incidents on 2 large malls here in Jakarta. Both victims climbed the fences on the fifth floor and jumped down to the center of those 2 different malls. On the first incident, the victim actually jumped in front of her family who accompanied her to the mall. Deep condolences to the  family.

That being said, I really can’t imagine what the victims are going through that make them decide to commit suicide right in that spot? I’m not and have no right to judge suicide, because there are just some people who go through things that maybe beyond what i can comprehend. I get that. But, what can be so devastating that make them can’t wait until he/she get to a more private place to do it? after all suicide is a really private business. Unless if thy are trying to make some sort of statement that is.

Surely, there are lots of other boring way to exit this miserable world such as OD on pills, drinks cleaning products, slit your wrist, blow your head up with a gun, etc but jumping off fifth floor is really a dumb way to go. I mean come on! you could ended up paralyze for life instead of dead, which is worst.

just sayin’ ok!

So what would be “the way” for me? I guess it will involve sky diving from a cliff or plane (or something). So on the long free fall way down i still get to think if there is really no other way for me. Who knows if the adrenalin kick in and I suddenly realize that i still have so much to live for and decide pull the parachute instead (which will be great because i get some kind of second chance), or stick to the suicide plan (which will be great too, because mission will definitely be accomplished in a awesome way)

Again, just sayin’

Cloudy with a chance of meatballs is awesome! inventing a device to turn water into food rain of cheese burger and ice cream and pancake and meatballs is so frikkin’ imaginative and genius!

After watching the movie, i really want to eat meatballs pasta! *ngiler* And because i can not make meatballs pasta rain, i figured the next logical thing is to cook it myself. So…ta dahhh…

In case you are wondering, this is macaroni with meatballs. I know it’s not much of a looker but it is actually edible!

Oh okehhh, maybe i should just go to pasta de waraku

I decided that i’m sick of my diet already so i’m quitting. It’s been 1,5 month and my total weight loss is 2kg. A bit short of my 5kg target, but it’s ok because all my pants can fit allright now, and that is what’s count for me.

To celebrate the and of the diet misery, i had these!!! cold stone vanilla ice cream with reeses, kit-kat & pie crumb toppings. Ice cream, chocolate, peanut butter & cookies in a package? Taste like heaven. continue reading »