Amazing 2-weeks

It's been amazing these two consecutive weeks. Last week we were in Italy for IAC 2012 in Napoli and short 'amazing race' in Roma. The pictures are here, Italia MMXXII.

Now I'm sitting in a hotel room in Nagoya, Japan, in the heart of the business district just across the street from Nagoya Station.

Visiting two famous countries that rich with histories but different in many ways. Dirty and chaotic traffic of Napoli vs super clean and tidy Nagoya. Noisy Italian against quite Japanese. It feels so quite here in Nagoya, even if you're in the middle of people running around catching trains and buses. Contrast with Napoli, where everyone seems to yelling each other. They even stop their cars in the middle of the road for short chat with someone they know. I even saw a motorcycle rider had serious high speed conversation with his friend in the driver seat. That's INSANE. But somehow it feels so lively, their passion!

Here in Japan, everything seems well organized. The transport system, the traffic, and as the Japanese famous habit, they are always on time. Plus, they love make lines. But somehow, I feel some emptiness and strange quietness in the crowd.

We will back home in two days, and I think we learn a lot from these trips. It's been exhausting, drying our pocket, but in general we're having fun. It's been amazing.

Katsu, Cadel :-*

12 Seats for Maximum Relaxation

http://design-milk.com/12-seats-for-maximum-relaxation/

Original post by: Caroline Williamson in Home Furnishings

We’ve been known to post a perfect nap chair or two (or dozen) here on Design Milk so we thought we’d round up our favorites of nap’s past and add a few new spots to help you prepare for maximum relaxation…

Let’s start with POWER’NAP. I mean, they had me at the name. Designed by Ninna Helena Olsen, this origami-like design “gently encloses your body” while looking like a work of art. Yes, please! I’m sure this sculptural chair would fit into any office. Naps make workers more productive, yes?

The Cradle just screams cozy, doesn’t it?

The Loopita might look like a giant Hot Wheels track but I think it looks like a sleek lounge spot for two. It was designed by Victor Aleman and apparently you can get multiple loops if you prefer your naps with a group.

I just want to dive into this like it was a big leaf pile, don’t you? It’s called Hanabi and it’s made from a series of connected fabric bags that are filled with polystyrene pellets. Designed by mottoWASABI, the sofa is lightweight and made from combining multiple Hanabi chairs together.

One of our personal faves has always been the Couch Sleeper by Anne Lorenz. A chaise with a sleeping bag all rolled into one!

It looks like relaxing on a bed of squishy volleyballs, but the Feel Seating System Deluxe is made up of 120 “soft and extremely pleasant” balls. You can change it up to a variety of positions to make any kind of chair or lounger you prefer.


Who can resist a hug from a sofa, perfect when you’re looking for a little extra comfort and no one’s around. Designed by Inga Sempé for LK Hjelle.

Oradaria Design came up with the Blandito®, a transformable pad for lazy living. It folds and twists into a ton of different positions that will, without a doubt, help you get your relax on.


Daisuke Motogi’s Sleepy Chair is like a miniature version of a bed with just enough room to curl up.

The Gravity Balans from Varier is definitely not your average recliner or rocker. This chair is built for working, reclining, napping, or just watching TV. I’m pretty sure I’d never get up if this was in my possession.

The Luso Lounger by James Uren can be used in various ways, like as a chaise, bed, lounger, chair, and footstool. The asymmetrical form gives it a unique look and makes it a smart piece for someone with multiple needs.

The My (top) and the Roo (bottom) were designed by Ulla Koskinen for Finnish company, Woodnotes. The minimal design is like a modern day bean bag chair for adults, minus the tacky fabric and design.
Where’s your favorite place to curl up and relax?

Read more at Design Milk: http://design-milk.com/12-seats-for-maximum-relaxation/#ixzz25OrpVCuT

my chemical morning

Saat mau berangkat untuk beraktifitas di pagi hari, pernah ga menghitung berapa banyak bahan kimia yang diperlukan dari berbagai sumber?

Let's start counting!
Mandi, pastinya pake (1) sabun, (2) sampo, dan (3) pasta gigi plus (4) mouthwash. Masih ditambah (5) sabun cuci muka.
Abis mandi, pake (6) deodorant biar ketek ndak bau. Terus, semprot2 (7) EDT (Eau de Toilette).
Kadang, kalau bibir lagi rada kering, pake (8) lip balm, biar gak pecah2.
Rambut.... kasi (9) styling gel. Di kantor, tangan yang terekspose AC mesti dikasi (10) lotion.

how's your (chemical) morning?

Outing yang aN3hhhh

Aneh gak sih, ada kantor ngadain outing atau family gathering atau apapun namanya, tapi tidak banyak yang menyambutnya dengan gegap gempita? Banyak yang ogah2an, cari2 alasan buat gak ikut. Tapi ya sudahlah, ikut aja, walaupun dengan berat hati, mudah2an bisa.

Apa yang salah sebetulnya?

First of all..... pake bayar. In my opinion, familly gathering yang diadakan kantor seharusnya 100% dibiayai oleh kantor. Tujuannya kan menjadikan members of the working unit lebih akrab dan saling mengenal lebih jauh yang pada akhirnya meningkatkan kinerja. Memang ada subsidi dari kantor, tapi tiap orang masih harus urunan dengan besaran yang bervariasi sesuai level. Walaupun disatu sisi, dengan berbayar, diharapkan jadi pada 'terpaksa' ikut, biar gak rugi sudah keluar uang

Kedua, tempat. Sempat survey 2 tempat, Kampung Legok sama Ciater Highland Resort. Beberapa orang menyarankan pantai dan Kepulauan Seribu, dengan pertimbangan, tahun 2011 kita mengadakan kegiatan serupa di Puncak. Biar suasananya beda gitu. Akhirnya, dengan pertimbangan CHR tempatnya terlalu luas dan agak kurang terurus, pilihan jatuh pada Kampung Legok. Padahal, tempat family gathering tahun lalu mirip banget suasana dan settingan tempatnya.

Jarak dari Jakarta juga jadi faktor keberatan buat beberapa orang, dengan kondisi traffic saat weekend yang sering macet. Walaupun, kalau dilihat waktu tempuh, bisa jadi waktu tempuh Jakarta-Bandung beti sam Jakarta-Puncak.

Karena tempatnya mirip, otomatis kemungkinan pilihan acara juga akan mirip. Padahal, di CHR, pilihan aktifitasnya lebih banyak. Jadi tambah malas deh.

Akhirnya cuma bisa berdoa... mudah2an tahun depan bisa ngadain acara outing yang jauh lebih baik, ditunggu2 semua orang, dan diikuti dengan sukacita.

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