Hive Opened the Door to New Places and a Wedding Invitation

One of the most incredible things about the Hive is that you can make new friends! We all know this, but this is another layer of Hive that I find so intriguing: making friends indirectly because of Hive.

Anyway, today, I had the pleasure of attending the wedding of Hive account@menulisid's founder in the capital of East Java. If it weren't for the project my friend and I started a few months ago, I never would have met her, had the chance to chat, or even received an invitation to her wedding. I also went with Hive account@silvercrown1 because he's also part of Hive account@menulisid and was the one who connected us.

My train leaves at 4:49, almost early in the morning. I didn't know how I could wake up, but I did. I got excited that I would be able to visit Surabaya after many years. Still, I also thought of traveling by commuter train. This type of train is one of the most affordable ways to travel. You can board it for just under $1, which will take you to the capital of East Java, home to the region's skyscrapers.

This is the second largest city in Indonesia and is a busy economic hub in the region. Locals also call this the home of the "Crazy Rich Asians," where they live throughout the area and are notorious for their "crazy" spending habits.

The wedding was pretty intimate. Only family, friends, and acquaintances were with some of her work colleagues. It was unlike most weddings in the region, which are often so lavish and invite dozens of people. However, at that wedding, everything was great. The catering, the MC, and even the event were organized really well, so I had a great time there. Because it was more intimate, that event felt more private and meaningful.

The event was held at around 11 AM, only three hours. Before the event, I also saw some skyscrapers around the city. The vibe really reminds me of Bangkok, even more so when I read the Kbank banner, known as Kasikornbank. It's the bank I used to go to in Thailand.

The only thing that sets it apart is the cleanliness because in this area, around the sidewalk, there are no people selling stuff. It's kept primarily clean, and some parts are heavily guarded. It was an enjoyable morning walk that left me wondering if I needed to explore other parts of this town again. During this visit, I learned about different city areas. After all, I will be back in January to do the Offline hive meeting with Hive account@menulisid, too. So, I suppose this was a good opportunity to learn about the place and map the area.

Anyway, Have a great weekend!