Saturday, December 31, 2005

Bekerja dengan musik

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Siapa yang punya kebiasaan ini?

Saya termasuk orang yang punya kebiasaan ini. Entah kenapa musik bisa membantu saya 'menemukan' ritme kerja. Dan herannya lagi, saya bisa mengatur mood kerja saya sesuai dengan jenis musik yang saya dengarkan. Misalnya begini. Kalau saya ingin kerja dengan ritme cepat ,biasanya terjadi kalau deadline sudah dekat, saya akan putar lagu-lagu dengan beat kencang bertempo tinggi, yang agak-agak disko gitu, atau sekalian saya pasang musik rock (tapi nggak heavy metal yah... malah pusing!). Kalau saya lagi ingin santai dengan kerjaan saya akan pasang lagu-lagu pop easy listening atau slow rock yang cenderung bertempo lambat.

Dulu, waktu jamannya masih nge-lab seharian, mengerjakan tugas kuliah, kerjaan proyek, dan bahkan thesis, hal ini sering terjadi. Biasanya kalau harus kerja lembur demi mengejar deadline, daftar lagu di MP3 player saya isinya seputar Metallica, Linkin Park, Creed, Papa Roach, System of A Down, dll. Atau lagu-lagu pop diskonya Britney Spears, Destiny's Child, Mariah Carey, Justin Timberlake, dan teman-temannya yang lain. **Wahahaha... kok bertolak belakang banget sama grup lagu-lagu rock tadi**

Eniwei... saya memang penggemar lagu. Hampir segala jenis musik saya suka, termasuk dangdut. Musik bisa membantu saya lebih konsentrasi sama pekerjaan. Heran kan? Atau nggak heran? Apa ini hal yang udah umum? Yang jelas suami saya gak begitu. Dia malah gak bisa kerja kalau ada suara-suara bising. Waktu kecil dulu saya juga selalu ditegur orang tua saya kalau belajar sambil pasang musik. "Belajar kok dengerin musik?", gitu kata beliau. Sekarang saat kerja saya selalu pasang musik pakai earphone dengan volume yang cukup tinggi.

**Aduh, barusan kena timpuk bantal sama suami, gara-gara dipanggil gak denger...**

Saat ini pun saya sedang mengejar deadline kerjaan saya, tentunya dengan daftar lagu-lagu tempo tinggi di MP3 player.

Backsound:

Everything you say to me
Takes me one step closer to the edge
And I'm about to break
I need a little room to breathe
Cause I'm one step closer to the edge
I'm about to break


One Step Closer by Linkin Park

Lagi kejar deadline kok malah nge-blog?!

Tuesday, December 27, 2005

Birth Month

Your Birth Month is August

Ambitious and strong, you find it easy to be successful.
You are brave and stubborn. No one's going to set your limits!

Your soul reflects: Strength, character, and devotion

Your gemstone: Peridot

Your flower: Poppy

Your colors: Orange, red, and light green

Power Color

Your Power Color Is Lime Green

At Your Highest:

You are adventurous, witty, and a visionary.

At Your Lowest:

You feel misunderstood, like you don't fit in.

In Love:

You have a tough exterior, but can be very dedicated.

How You're Attractive:

Your self-awareness and confidence lights up a room.

Your Eternal Question:

"What else do I need in my life?"

Outrageous Name

Your Outrageous Name is:

Amanda Hugnkiss

Kind of Food

You Are Italian Food

Comforting yet overwhelming.
People love you, but sometimes you're just too much.

Monster Profile

Your Monster Profile

Behemoth Strangler

You Feast On: M&Ms

You Lurk Around In: Swingers Clubs

You Especially Like to Torment: Blondes

Did You See That?

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Location: Bus Stop B22 Pasir Panjang Road, Singapore
Date: December 17, 2005
Camera: Nikon Coolpix 5700
Note: I like this picture. To me it looks like a scene from the Superman movie, or Smallville, when Superman, or Clark Kent, just passed by with his super speed. :p

Visitor's IP

If you scroll down to the bottom of this page, you will see two visitor's IP info. The one on the left side is from Hashemian, and the other one on the right side is from Danasoft.

On my screen (means it shows my IP info), the one from Hashemian is (right now, as it continuosly changes from time to time since i'm in campus network) showing 172.20.217.75. The one from Danasoft is showing 137.132.3.6. The two infos don't match!

After doing tracert command, i found out that the one from Hashemian does a much deeper IP tracking. So, instead of showing two different IP info I should be chosing one of them, right? But i haven't decided it yet. Should I go with 'function' priority, or 'appearance' priority. Because, admit it, the one from Danasoft is kinda cute, isn't it?

What do you think? ^_^

Monday, December 26, 2005

SMS salah paham

Barusan iseng baca salah satu berita di detikinet, yang judulnya Kisah SMS 'Mgkt' yang Hebohkan Rombongan Presiden SBY. Inti ceritanya adalah mengenai salah paham atas sebuah SMS yang diterima seorang wartawan kepresidenan. Berikut kutipan beritanya.

Tidak berapa lama, ponsel seorang teman wartawan senior -- sebut saja Y -- berbunyi menandakan ada SMS masuk. Kurang dari dua detik kemudian, ia berseru "Nazarudin Sjamsuddin (Ketua KPU) meninggal".

Mendengar ini, belasan punggung yang semula terkulai lemas di sandaran kursi sontak menegak. Para wartawan pun berebut melihat layar ponsel yang menayangkan tulisan berbunyi "Tolong konfirmasi RI1 Nazarudin mgkt dengan vonis dia hasil pilpres tidak sah." Tulisan 'mgkt' ini dipahami oleh Y sebagai singkatan kata 'mangkat', alias meninggal dunia.

Saya ketawa-ketawa baca berita ini. Lucu banget. Salah paham mengartikan SMS bisa jadi fatal akibatnya. Tapi memang sih, yang pertama terlintas di pikiran saya mengenai singkatan 'mgkt' ini adalah mangkat. Kalau saya harus menulis kata 'mengatakan' saya akan menyingkatnya dengan 'mngtakn' **lebih pusing gak?**. Tapi singkatan kata-kata untuk SMS ini memang tergantung konteks dan pengertian si pembacanya. Coba bayangkan ada SMS begini:
201205 0915am
From X

Tlg knfrmasi soal pnjmputn tamu bsk. Brgx ada 3/4org.

201205 0935am
From Y

Kt p andi bsk tdk bs jmput tamu dr sg. dia hrs ke rs mgantar bpkN.

Image hosted by Photobucket.comCatatan dari contoh SMS diatas: Brgx=barangkali, 3/4org=3 atau 4 orang, sg=singapura, bpkN=bapaknya. Yang lain bisa mengerti kan?
Kalau diperhatikan, gak ada penyingkatan yang benar. Jadi menurut saya terserah saja mau seperti apa penyingkatan kata-kata di SMS asal orang yang kita tuju mengerti isinya, dan tidak berpotensi menimbulkan salah paham kayak cerita wartawan kepresidenan itu. Kalau ada kata-kata yang kira-kira bikin bingung, lebih baik diperjelas saja. Memang menyingkat kata-kata SMS tujuannya tidak lain dan tidak bukan adalah untuk mengirit biaya SMS. Tapi kalau yang dituju tidak mengerti isi SMS kita sehingga harus SMS balik menanyakan apa maksudnya, dan kita harus SMS lagi untuk menjelaskan, malah jadi panjang urusannya. Kita jadi boros SMS, dianya juga begitu.

Sunday, December 25, 2005

Patria's Party - 241205

Dalam rangka menghibur seorang teman, Patria, yang sedang ditinggal housemate-nya mudik ke Indonesia; dan atas prakarsa seorang teman lain yang ingin bikin acara memasak bersama dan makan bersama, maka hari Sabtu yang lalu terwujudlah acara ini.
Menu makanan lengkap, mulai dari appetizer, nasi beserta lauk pauknya, buah, dessert, serta cemilan. Jumlah peserta 13 orang.

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Ini makanannya. **sayang banget, lupa memfoto makanan sebelum disentuh pasukan kelaparan... jadinya ya seadanya aja deh** Yang jelas ada popia sebagai appetizer; nasi, telur dadar, goreng baso ikan, goreng sosis, mie goreng, serta sayur nano-nano sebagai main course; buah anggur dan duren; es krim untuk desert-nya; dan kripik pisang sebagai cemilan.


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Acara makan sambil ramah tamah. Kasiaaann deh udah pada kelaparan. Nunggu makanan di masak sang koki sampai jam 20.30. Malah sempat ada kompetisi menggoreng telur dadar segala.. hahaha. **maaf, seksi dokumentasi lupa meliput**

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Saking kelaparannya, perutnya pada kuat langsung makan duren setelah makan nasi. Gak usah nunggu muatan turun dulu...tancap terruuusss.

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Mereka ini adalah 'duo tanpa duren'. Yang satu memang anti duren (banget!) dan yang satu lagi solider menemani sambil nonton The Legend of Condor Heroes. Silakan tebak yang mana siapa.

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Seakan masih belum cukup kenyang, kegiatan pun lanjut dengan acara makan es krim. Ada juga yang bikin float dengan coke. Pokoknya semua pada kekenyangan.

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Inilah sisa hasil rampasan perang...hehehe.

Alhamdulillah, acara sukses, makan nikmat, semua kenyang, dan Patria senang.
**sendawa masih bau duren neeh..**

Friday, December 23, 2005

Brain Color


What Color is Your Brain?

GOLD:

At work or in school: I like set routines and organized ways of doing thingsl rules and directions are a great help to me. I prefer to stay on one topic at a time. I need to know what is expected of me, and I always want to know if I am on the right track. I like subjects that are useful and traditional, such as business, accounting, history and government.
With friends: I prefer people who are careful with their money and who make plans ahead of time. I like my friends to be loyal, dependable and on time. I am serious about love and show it in many practical ways.
With family: I like stability and security and enjoy traditions and frequent celebrations. I like to spend holidays with family members, and I plan ahead for such gatherings.
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Sunday, December 18, 2005

Tebakan

Tanya: Apa bahasa singapuranya toilet?
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Jawab: Shops!

#?!&@&*

Thursday, December 15, 2005

Birth order

You Are Likely a First Born

At your darkest moments, you feel guilty.
At work and school, you do best when you're researching.
When you love someone, you tend to agree with them often.

In friendship, you are considerate and compromising.
Your ideal careers are: business, research, counseling, promotion, and speaking.
You will leave your mark on the world with discoveries, new information, and teaching people to dream.

Animal Personality

Your Animal Personality

Your Power Animal: Eagle

Animal You Were in a Past Life: Whale

You are active, a challenger, and optimistic.
Hard-working, you are always working towards a set goal.

Adddicted to Live Journal?

You're a LiveJournal Newbie!

You haven't been sucked in by LiveJournal... yet.

Maybe you haven't had an account for long - or maybe you haven't spent enough time exploring LJ.

Don't worry - a few ego strokes thrown your way, and you'll be hooked. Patience.

I would sell out for..

On Average, You Would Sell Out For

$1,108,402

Tuesday, December 13, 2005

Sole Survivor

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Location: Chek Jawa, Pulau Ubin, Singapore
Date: December 3, 2005
Camera: Nikon Coolpix 5700
Note: Chek Jawa Reforestation Project

Jadi Pemulung

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The sign says:

MOVING OUT?
DON'T THROW AWAY YOUR USABLE ITEMS.
PASS THEM ON TO OTHERS.


How? Deposit them into the collection box
outside PGPR management office
(at the PGPR Foyer)

When? From 22 November - 9 December 2005

Items in GOOD condition include:
lamps, mops, pails, clothes hangers, stationeries, brooms, electrical appliances, waste paper baskets

Gara-gara ini nih, saya dan suami rajin bolak-balik ke foyer untuk melongok collection box yang dimaksud. Dan hasil memulung ini lumayan juga, banyak barang yang masih bagus dan tentunya berguna bagi kami. Inilah beberapa barang yang sempat kami pulung:
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Gambar diatas berturut-turut dari kiri ke kanan adalah storage cabinet, tempat sampah dan keset dari IKEA, beberapa gantungan baju, dan jemuran kait. Sebenarnya masih banyak barang-barang lain berhubung ada seorang teman yang pindahan dan berbaik hati menghibahkan beberapa barangnya pada kami.

Hhhh.. ternyata begini rasanya jadi pemulung. Setiap hari ada excitement tersendiri untuk selalu mampir ke foyer dan melongok isi kotak itu. Kadang malah sengaja malam-malam ke foyer. Padahal hari-hari biasa hampir gak pernah kesana.

P.S: Kami maniak IKEA, jadi semua barang yang berbau IKEA hampir pasti akan kami pungut.

Monday, December 12, 2005

Sate Padang Uni Dini

One day.
"Sayang mau makan apa?"
"Sate padang!"
"...."

Another day.
"Sayang, pengen makan apa?"
"Sate padang!"
"...*uugh*..."

Until couple of days ago.
"Sayang, nanti malam mau makan apa?"
"Sate padang!"
"Oke!"
"....."

So be it. My first try of making sate padang. Dapet resep dari kumpulan resep keluarga Nugraha. Penampilan oke, rasa... hmm... butuh praktek lagi nih.

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Aduh.. jadi ngeces lagi nih ngeliatnya...

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Kuahnya masih ada loohh.. slurp.. slurp..

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Do you notice the toothpicks there?

Tampilan Blog

Image hosted by Photobucket.comSebelum yang seperti sekarang ini, entah sudah berapa puluh kali saya gonta-ganti tampilan blog. Sulit sekali bagi saya untuk puas dengan tampilan blog. Entah kenapa. Tapi sekarang saya sudah cukup puas. Setidaknya saya sudah bisa bilang saya suka tampilan blog saya, dan kalaupun nanti ganti lagi, itu hanya karena saya sudah benar-benar bosan dengan tampilan yang ada.

Setelah tampilan ini jadi, saya baru menyadari bahwa saya suka tampilan yang sederhana, tidak terlalu banyak permainan warna, tidak banyak animasi, tapi tetap terlihat manis. Dan ternyata saya lebih suka dengan warna dasar putih diatas tulisan. Yah, beginilah jadinya.

Banyak yang bilang tampilan bukanlah apa-apa, yang penting isinya. Ya,ya,ya.. saya juga setuju. Seringkali saya menemukan diri saya menikmati tulisan dari blog orang lain tanpa saya perduli tampilannya seperti apa. Tapi ada juga sih yang blognya langsung saya tinggalkan karena tampilannya bikin saya pusing bacanya **maaf yaa.... Ternyata first impression tetap penting bagi saya. Contoh tampilan yang bikin saya ilfil untuk membaca isinya misalnya begini; isi posting ditampilkan dalam sebuah layout yang lebarnya... sangat lebar. Jadi, dalam satu baris bisa terdapat banyak sekali kata, mungkin lebih dari limabelas kata. Pokoknya panjang sekali sehingga tidak cukup hanya mata saya yang bergerak dari kiri ke kanan membaca tulisan itu, tapi leher saya juga harus bolak balik bergerak kiri kanan. Tidak hanya itu, kadang untuk membaca tulisannya dengan lengkap saya harus menggeser scroll-bar kiri-kanan. Ini butuh usaha ekstra karena mouse tidak punya left-right scrolling wheel, hanya ada up-down scrolling wheel. Well, mungkin saya saja yang terlalu pemalas. Tapi, ini menyangkut kenyamanan dalam membaca.

So, saya selalu mencoba membuat tampilan blog saya simple dan memberikan kenyamanan untuk pembacanya, sekaligus memenuhi standar kepuasan saya.

Sunday, December 11, 2005

Heart Key

The Keys to Your Heart

You are attracted to those who are unbridled, untrammeled, and free.

In love, you feel the most alive when things are straight-forward, and you're told that you're loved.

You'd like to your lover to think you are stylish and alluring.

You would be forced to break up with someone who was emotional, moody, and difficult to please.

Your ideal relationship is open. Both of you can talk about everything... no secrets.

Your risk of cheating is low. Even if you're tempted, you'd try hard not to do it.

You think of marriage as something that will confine you. You are afraid of marriage.

In this moment, you think of love as commitment. Love only works when both people are totally devoted.

Weirdness

You Are 60% Weird

You're so weird, you think you're *totally* normal. Right?
But you wig out even the biggest of circus freaks!

8th grade math

You Passed 8th Grade Math

Congratulations, you got 10/10 correct!

Hidden Talent

Your Hidden Talent

You have the power to persuade and influence others.
You're the type of person who can turn a whole room around.
The potential for great leadership is there, as long as you don't abuse it.
Always remember, you have a lot more power over people than you might think!

Brain pattern

Your Brain's Pattern

Your brain is always looking for the connections in life.
You always amaze your friends by figuring out things first.
You're also good at connecting people - and often play match maker.
You see the world in fluid, flexible terms. Nothing is black or white.

% Evil

I am 39% evil.
39% evil

I could go either way. I have sinned quite a bit but I still have a bit of room for error. My life is a tug of war between good and evil.
Are you evil? find out at Hilowitz.com

Inner Hero

I am a wizard!
I'm a Wizard! There are many types of magic, but all require a sharp mind and a cool head. There is no puzzle I can't solve, no problem I can't think my way out of. When you feel confused or uncertain, you can always rely on me to untangle the knots and put everything back in order for you.

Character Stats:
Rogue (10)
Warrior (8)
Wizard (22)
Paladin (8)

Profile:
You're intelligent, educated, and just a bit superior to everyone you know. If you're still in school, you probably make A's, if you're not too bored to waste the effort. If you work, your annoying boss relies on you to solve the problems no one else can figure out. You've never met a puzzle you can't solve. When it comes to leisure, you'd rather read, play a strategy game, or surf the 'Net than run around getting sweaty. You're a brainiac, and you're not ashamed to admit it.
Above all, you're a mastermind and a great thinker. You see the unknown as territory to be conquered, and the mysterious as something to be systematically unraveled. You don't have time for fools; you only spend your time with people who can comprehend your obfuscatory convolutions. You enjoy amassing knowledge, both useful and trivial.

Mission:
You were put on this earth to enlighten people. They will listen to you, because they are impressed by your vocabulary, your erudition, and your ability to grasp concepts that invariably elude them. You are the one who has to figure things out, because let's face it - you're the only one smart enough.
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to Discover Something. Something small, or something big. Find an unknown insect in your own backyard. Discover a cure for sunburn. Develop a faster way to get the dishes done. Calculate the number of molecules in the Andromeda galaxy. Discover a comet. Discover SOMETHING.

Warning:
Try to remember: you're not infallible. If people around you are all nodding and smiling, it may just be because they don't have the faintest idea what you're talking about. Check your facts and admit the possibility that even you can make mistakes. Loosen up. Make friends with a Rogue and have him or her try to poke holes in your theories. Who knows; you might actually have fun.
On another note - making plans and formulating theories can be quite stimulating, but at some point, you are going to have to actually DO something. Employ a Warrior, if necessary, to put your brilliant schemes into action. Just be sure your instruction manual is written in very small words.

Check it at How to be a hero.

File Extension

You are .mpg You live life like it was a movie.  Constantly in motion, you bring pleasure to many, but are often hidden away.

Which File Extension are You?

Dating Purity

Your Dating Purity Score: 81%

You are an innocent dater.
You're either lacking in dating experience or have had a long serious relationship.
Either way, there's still plenty of fish in the sea out there for you to sample!

Eyes Color

Your Eyes Should Be Brown

Your eyes reflect: Depth and wisdom

What's hidden behind your eyes: A tender heart

Observation

Your Observation Skills Get A C+

You tend to notice the big things in life...
But the details aren't exactly your forte

Saturday, December 10, 2005

Pulau Ubin #1

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Location: Pulau Ubin, Singapore
Date: December 3, 2005
Camera: Nikon Coolpix 5700
Photoshop enhance: Sephia
Note: Right before we go back to changi after bicycling all day.

Temperament

You Have a Choleric Temperament

You are a person of great enthusiasm - easily excited by many things.
Unsatisfied by the ordinary, you are reaching for an epic, extraordinary life.
You want the best. The best life. The best love. The best reputation.

You posses a sharp and keen intellect. Your mind is your primary weapon.
Strong willed, nothing can keep you down. Your energy can break down any wall.
You're an instantly passionate person - and this passion gives you an intoxicating power over others.

At your worst, you are a narcissist. Full of yourself and even proud of your faults.
Stubborn and opinionated, you know what you think is right. End of discussion.
A bit of a misanthrope, you often see others as weak, ignorant, and inferior.

Friday, December 9, 2005

Driving

Image hosted by Photobucket.comTadi malam ada acara di tivi mengenai sekolah mengemudi di Singapura ini. Dalam acara itu diceritakan bahwa untuk mendapatkan driving licence, alias SIM, tidaklah mudah. Calon pengemudi harus lulus ujian yang (kayaknya sih) sulit, dan masih ada kemungkinan tidak lulus ujian, baik ujian praktek ataupun ujian tertulis. Untuk mempersiapkan diri sebelum ujian, calon pengemudi bisa belajar di sekolah-sekolah mengemudi, atau menggunakan jasa instruktur pribadi. Ada syarat jam latihan minimal yang harus dipenuhi, dan kedua option ini cukup mahal.

Jadi ingat proses mendapatkan SIM di Indonesia. Rasanya prosedurnya tidak sesulit itu. **apa itu karena memang saya gak ikut ujian praktek atau tulisannya, ya?**. Supaya mudah bikin SIM saya ikut kursus mengemudi, padahal saya sudah bisa mengemudi sebelumnya. Jam latihan yang harus saya penuhi adalah sepuluh jam, dengan rata-rata latihan satu jam perhari, termasuk didalamnya latihan parkir. Setelah sepuluh jam terpenuhi, saya langsung bisa bikin SIM. Gak pake ujian tertulis atau ujian praktek. Tinggal datang ke kantor polisi untuk foto dan tanda tangan saja. Beres. Anehnya, saya sempat lihat kertas ujian atas nama saya bersama berkas-berkas permohonan SIM...hihihi.
Oke, intinya dapat SIM di Indonesia gak sulit.

Bandingkan dengan di Singapur ini. Bisa frustasi kali saya. Kakak ipar saya yang tinggal di Amerika juga pernah cerita bahwa dia harus ujian dua kali untuk dapat SIM disana, karena yang pertama gagal. Padahal sebelumnya di Indonesia dia adalah pengemudi mobil aktif selama lebih dari lima tahun.

Saya sering merasa tidak aman dengan pengemudi di Singapura ini. Seakan mereka tidak terlatih dengan segala macam gangguan saat mengemudi yang bisa terjadi dimana saja dan kapan saja, sehingga mereka jadi kurang reflek. Disini, kalau saya mau menyeberang jalan harus memastikan jalanan benar-benar kosong, atau jarak mobil yang akan lewat memang masih jauh. Saya khawatir mereka akan kaget lihat orang nyebrang jalan, dan malah jadi gugup...dan saya malah ketabrak. Kalau di Indonesia, para pengemudi selalu siaga dengan segala macam kemungkinan gangguan saat mengemudi, bahkan yang paling tidak terpikirkan sekalipun. Kayaknya dalam hal ini orang-orang Indonesia lebih jagoan deh nyetirnya.

Jadi penasaran, apa jadinya kalau para pengemudi di Singapura ini disuruh nyetir di Jakarta, ya?

Saya dan Ridha pernah membawa teman-teman Singapura ke Bandung. Kami jemput mereka di Cengkareng, lalu Jakarta-Bandung ditempuh dengan mobil pribadi, lewat cikampek, malam-malam. Melihat kami yang nyetirnya selap-selip dan pindah-pindah jalur saat lalu lintas di Jakarta lagi macet, mereka bengong. Mereka nggak ngerti bagaimana kita bisa bergerak dengan jarak yang sangat dekat dengan mobil lainnya. Gak cuman itu, mereka juga terheran-heran lihat kita waktu memotong beberapa mobil sekaligus di jalur cikampek dan menggunakan jalur sebelah yang berlawanan arah. Mereka bilang: "Man, this is better than Russian roulet."
Wahahahahahaha...~~

The Da Vinci Code

Image hosted by Photobucket.comOne day I watched this documentary film about The Da Vinci Code on tv. I searched on the internet what it is about and I read a lot of good reviews about the book written by Dan Brown. Since then i've been wanting to buy the book written by Dan Brown and read the story, and i want the special illustrated edition.

Price:
US$23.10
SG$48.00 (?)
Rp?

Weekend

Image hosted by Photobucket.comWeekend Care. What's that mean? ^_^
Well, my husband has to go to his lab everyday form Monday to Friday. On those days, i stay at home. I only leave my house for a weekly gathering with some of my Indo-Sing mums friends, or whenever I run out of groceries which means that I have to go to the market. That's all, and the rest is stay-at-home days. I dont mind this at all since i'm not the kind of person who likes to go out just to sight-seeing or window-shopping, not when i have to do it alone. But on weekend, my husband never forgets to ask me of what i want to do that weekend, or where i want to go. It seems that there's a feel of guilt in him if he doesn't take me out on weekend. Maybe he feels sorry for me if I dont go out and see the world outside the house, even on weekend.
Well, actually i am enjoying life here in my house; cooking, waiting for him to come home, serving his dinner, and everything. But I really really appreciate his attention asking me of what i want to do on weekend.
Love you, hon. ^_^

Thursday, December 8, 2005

Kebab Ramadhan Geylang

Lagi pengen kebab geylang yang dijual saat bulan Ramadhan. Gak tau lagi dimana yang jualan kebab ini kalau bukan bulan Ramadhan. Ada yang tahu gak?
Yah, untuk mengobati keinginan yang belum tercapai ini... gambarnya dulu aja deh. Sekalian buat dokumentasi.

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Uuuhh... nyam nyam ~~

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Sausnyaaa... dagingnya... rotinya...

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Huh..kayaknya harus bikin sendiri aja nih!

Posting panjang

Peringatan: Posting ini dijamin tidak panjang, Anda akan selesai membacanya sebelum jatuh bosan!

Image hosted by Photobucket.comSebenarnya saya gak terlalu suka bikin posting panjang-panjang. Saya suka kasihan pada yang baca. Isinya tidak terlalu penting, tapi bacanya lama. Mending tuh kalo bagus dan gak ngebosenin. Tapi kalau ternyata posting saya membosankan karena ketidakmampuan saya menulis dengan baik dan menarik minat pembaca... duh, kasihan betul yang baca ya.

Kalau sudah menulis, seringkali lupa. Maunya gak panjang-panjang, tapi jadinya malah panjang juga (menurut ukuran saya lho...). Nah, yang ini juga, kalau tidak saya stop sekarang, mungkin jadinya akan panjang juga.

Sudoku mania

Image hosted by Photobucket.comHobi baru? Nggak juga. Sebenarnya sudah lama saya suka main sudoku online. Dulu mainnya di miniclip games, tapi ternyata sudoku disitu gak ganti-ganti dalam satu hari, ituuuu melulu. Akhirnya pindah ke websudoku.

Ketagihan? Hmm... gak juga sih, biasa aja. Tapi berhasil menularkan asiknya main sudoku ini sama suami...hihihi. Dulu dia cuek aja setiap saya main. Sekarang penasaran sendiri deh, akhirnya main juga. **ayo sayang, tingkatin lagi average time-nya**

Keinginan selanjutnya adalah beli buku sudoku. Tapi mahal, hiks. Padahal kan asik tuh untuk ngabisin waktu di bis atau MRT pas lagi jalan-jalan. Akhirnya yang saya lakukan adalah menyalin sudoku online! Yup! Saya bikin kotak-kotaknya di buku kecil, trus salin deh dari websudoku. Gak banyak-banyak, asal bisa buat jalan-jalan...hehehe. Nanti kalau hampir habis stok sudoku yang di buku, salin lagi dari websudoku.

Untung saya gak rajin jalan-jalan. Bisa-bisa gempor tangan nih nyalin dari websudoku.

Wednesday, December 7, 2005

Night Lights

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Location: A friend's apartment near Geylang area
Date: October 22, 2005
Camera: Nikon Coolpix 5700
Note: A view from my friend's apartment window. Night lights always amazes me.