Yes true. Through this title, I try to imitate mega best-selling books: The Chicken Soup Series. I tried to find what is the most similar effect with the chicken soup after we ate it. It has to be delicious and comforting at the same time. As for me, I can’t find others that have that great effect other than a cup of coffee. So, let be it.
Howdy, my Dear Friends? I just returned home from a holiday with my husband. We used to do this at least every 1-3 months. It was just the two of us. No kids allowed. For those who may not know, we have 5 kids. Of course, an adult accompanied them at home while we went away. Also, one of my kids is already a grown-up woman. We already teach the oldest how to take care of their siblings. If I may say, all of my kids are independent, even the youngest. As we already teach them how to take care of their basic needs. So, it will be fine. We can leave calmly and happily.
We have this one country that will always be our favorite. Why? Because it feels simple. We already know all the things we need. The transportation, the accommodation, the food, the places that we want to visit, etc. We actually prefer to discover places off the beaten path. We are not the kind of couple who explores all the “must-visit places” in a country. We have our specific needs. It only requires a good coffee and a good seating table. Yes, true, you didn’t hear it wrong. Our ultimate destination is to have a good cup of coffee while we can see all the things surrounding us. We love to see this vibrant country and all the things that lie within it. It feels so dynamic. We have this one dream, to move and live there if we have a chance. It’s not that we don’t love our country. God knows how much we love it. We are truly Indonesian. It’s in our blood. But, we see our vision will become bigger if we can live there. It’s all about the future. So, that is why we love to visit this country because we rebuild our dream. We try the best we can to make it happen. There’s an effort and goals that we have to reach day by day. And that is what makes us always have this spirit every day. A spirit to be better each day, not only personal growth but also financial growth.
What is so good about going just the two of us is we rebuild our relationship. We often walk from place to place. This allows us to enjoy all the surroundings. In every step we make, we talk, laugh, and sometimes argue (of course! We are a normal couple). And every time we go, there’s always a memory that we created, whether it’s good or bad, no problem. The point is, through our journey, we bring the memories that tied us together. Some kind of collective memories. By then, we’re tied to each other. It’s hard for us to leave each other because there are so many memories that we have already created. As a couple, I believe not every memory is beautiful. There’s sadness. There’s rage, but that is what makes us a solid couple. Wise man say: “Every memory we create is a footprint on the path of a life we make together”.
I’m not saying we are the most solid couple in the world. No, we are far from that. But what is most important is that I do not have any regrets about what will happen to us next. We already tried the best we could to always rebuild our relationship. You know what they say: A relationship stops growing when you stop making an effort. It doesn’t need to go overseas. Just choose a simple place that you both like. Make sure it is a place where you can create tons of memories together. Remember to always be present to each other. “Sip the moments” as a cup of coffee, by then, you will find it delicious and comforting. And, in the end, it will tie you together.
Love,
Kirana
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