I finally got the copy of my photos that were taken last September! These were done for Bina Nusantara English Club's EMax (English Magazine) and the theme was Christmas. Wasn't totally satisfied with the whole look since I barely have time to decide what ensemble I'm gonna wear. The photos that I love were actually not used in the final cut. The photos I don't really like got used. Sadface.
One of my resolutions this.. year? Lately? Whatever, is to blog more often. Kinda making it a habit to keep record of my life, of some sort. It's nice to know how I've been spending my days, and since diaries are only limited to words, I shall make blog posts instead! I'm gonna do some sort of weekly updates of little things I've been doing. Shall call it Weekly Noirs because I'm bad at naming. I for sure will somehow regret naming it this way.
Last Wednesday I went to Sari Pan Pacific Hotel to meet with a possible employer.
Having lived under a cardboard box for so long, I didn't know where Sari Pan Pacific was, so I asked around and googled. Not only did I not have any clue of where this supposedly famous hotel is, I have no friggin idea of how to get there, too.
Since I thought the TransJakarta was a breakthrough in Jakarta public transportation, I decided to take it. Oh who am I kidding, I took the bus because I simply cannot afford the cab fare. Or at least I thought so.
A very nice friend enlightened me the route and it's as follow:
1. Take the super scary Metromini 91 to Mall Citraland
2. Walk to Transjakarta bus stop, ride the one going to Harmoni
3. Transit at Harmoni and take another one heading to Blok M
4. Alight at Sarinah stop
5. Walk to Sari Pan Pasific
So I went. Transjakarta, especially at Harmoni was absolutely crowded, which was no surprise. I got to step five without any notable problems, until I was about to cross the street to get to Sari Pan Pasific...
And that's what I saw. Cars and cars plaiting. And two guys jaywalking haha. Not only that, when it was okay for me to cross, there were TONS of motorcycles ON and OVER the zebra crossing so I was so scared to cross! Because if I do, I'd be so close to the center of the intersection!
There was a policeman around and he saw me having trouble crossing, but he just stared at me for like 5 seconds and resume to waving his hand to signal the cars. FML.
Turns out the cab fare home was only 28k.
Jakarta, ckck.
Inspired by Danny Choo, I actually have been taking pictures of my living space and working space for a few years now. Turns out it's quite interesting to see how my desks, my room arrangement, decor, etc. changes. I feel it says a lot about my working habit and ethic, so I kept a folder of it. Here's one I took just now, while doing some homework and drinking lots of water like there's no tomorrow.
On the right hand side on my desk are the books I'm currently reading or just happen to have around. I'm a Murakami fan and I'm currently re-reading 1Q84 that I finished a few days ago. Haven't managed to finish Trespassing since I find it a bit long-winded. The Sputnik Sweetheart was a gift from a friend in the US and is one of my favorite works by Murakami!
I have a habit where I multi-task too much that I have to have something to watch during my meals. So in the mornings, I usually load itsjudyslife and eat my breakfast watching it. Judy does makeup tutorial and vlogs on Youtube, and she's pretty famous, not to mention so down to earth!
I'm actually not a very sporty person and I don't do sports. Now though, I realize I have to exercise quite regularly if I don't want to be flabby and lose my fitness. So this is what I watch. Yes, the thumbnail kinda makes you wanna slap the guy. No, it's not a sexy pole dancing video.
It's quite easy to follow and although it's not that heavy, I find it to be a good warm up exercise!
Alright, that's about it. I'll try to update a lot more regularly, and let's just hope this isn't the last of my Weekly Noirs. Geez, now I'm already thinking about changing the title.
Last Saturday, 12th May 2012 was my Japan Foundation Speech Contest for Jabodetabek! (for those of you who doesn't know Jabodetabek, it's Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi)
My Speech was titled 頑張りの魂or Ganbari no Tamashii. Which is about the fighting spirit of people, perseverance, and the learning process.
oh hello hugeface.
And... I won 2nd Place :)
I was so happy that I got second place, even though everybody that congratulated me wondered why I didn't get the first. But, hey, it's a learning process, and I believe this will make me work harder for the Nationals!
And I keep feeling confused as to why people keep asking me what the prizes are. And when I said I was given a radio, the trophy and a Kanji Dictionary, they seem kinda disappointed. What? I don't give a holy poop about the prizes. The best prizes was to be able to go to Nationals! And what do you care about MY prizes?
The National Speech Competition is on June 9th! I'm gonna work so hard to get the first or second place, since they got to go to Japan for free! :D
And it's also the birthday of someone special :)
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More photos from Japan Foundation's official Facebook!
Let's all just laugh at myself. There was only one photo of participants talking that was published on the facebook and it had to be this one. Me looking like a rabbit.. punching something.
contemplating on wearing heels, but.. I already looked like a giant without one.
These are all ten of the participants and the honorable judges! :)
