Busy days

post #100

Wow….It’s been very busy days. On Sunday, after I wrote my previous journal I watched Hitch.
It was a great movie. Great story with canny message. Will Smith played Hitch, a famous “date doctor” who specialize in helping other (unlucky or not so confident) guys, orchestrating their first three dates with the girl of their dreams (which successfully continue to the next phase of course, but he only responsible for those three first dates). It’s so entertaining.

I missed the afternoon mass at the cathedral. I thought the mass schedule was just the same like it was on Saturday. I got there at 5.45 PM, planning to attend the 6 PM mass, but I was wrong. The mass was already begun and I arrived in the middle of the mass. I was so late….maybe about half an hour. It seemed that the mass began at 5.15 PM. So I just sat outside n waiting till the mass ended.

After that I went to Liv’s bday dinner. Arrived there quite early…well..hadn’t arrived so I guess I was early. Irwan n his gf already there. I sat with them n talked a bit. Not so long after that Liv came with Hendra n her family. She brought the DVDs I asked her. YEAHHHH…but it came with a consequence that I will have so little time to sleep…We had a great time….great food and great conversation…plus the DVDs…lolzzz

Yesterday for the first time after so long, I took public transportation (bus). AC07, M-28, S-02, 40, M-06, M-06A, 461, 03, M-01, P8. Public transportation here is very awful. It took me about 2 and a half an hour to get back home. The bus driver really tested my patience… I could walk faster than the bus. Maybe I’m an impatient person.... plus it was a very busy day. Didn’t have access to the internet…and also the time.

Got home very tired and was quite surprised when I saw ‘she who must not be named’s status on YM. I asked her and she told me to read her blog. I was speechless after reading the blog. Assuming that the person she’s referring in her blog was me…I felt flattered and yet guilty. So I chatted w her n said what’s on my mind… *sigh…

Watching 24 after our brief chat, but I still thought about what she wrote…n then my body gave up…went to sleep after watching episode 15. Elisha was still as stunning as I remembered. I really like her blond hair (I like to call it pure blond), her lips and her cold look…. In indonesian… tampang galak…lolzzz…

Today’s been busy too… I finally got the time to write this after office hour. After this I’m gonna go back home and……….watch 24 of course… I noticed that one of the ‘new’ cast, the one who’s replacing Edgar Stiles character was kinda quite n reminded me of Kate :D

Well…I guess that’s all….it’s time to go home… home is a place where I yearn to belong.


*originally created yesterday...

Wow...i reached a 100...

Exhilarating

post # 99

Yesterday was a blast. Very exhausting yet exciting. It was superb. Woke up a little late so I rushed to ASEAN Hall to play badminton. One of the best badminton games I’ve ever had. After that I rushed to Mangga Dua to get myself a racquet. After considering for a while, I finally bought Yonex Muscle Power 22. But I had to wait around two hours so they can arrange the string. When I was paying, my uncle called and he said that he was on his way to Mangga Dua n that he wanted to see me. So I rushed back home, took a bath and went back again to Mangga Dua (I hadn’t taken a bath after I finished playing badminton). We met at Think Shop, my cousin, who will be studying in Singapore was looking for a laptop. But they didn’t find the laptop they’re looking for. Then we ate at Bakmi Naga. My sis came with her friend after we finished eating. We talked for a while, after that we looked some CDs but didn’t find anything interesting. My uncle n his son went back home n I went back to the sport store to pick my badminton racquet. I asked my sister to bring the racquet back home, while I went to Prisma Sport Club Ballroom. It’s where KRK V was held.

Arrived there at around 5.40 PM. I took a place in front row. Then the KRK began at 6 PM (very punctual, I like it). Since I missed the last KRK (KRK IV), I was very thrilled. I had a great time there, singing, praising the Lord and listening the speaker talked about entertainment (it was the topic for this KRK). And as a surprise, there were two guest stars. They were Kia (The runner up from AFI 1) and Sisil (Indonesian Idol.. She was one among the best 8). They really have good voices and know how to sing. They sang The Prayer very beautifully….I was astonished… And I think I saw Rhea up on the left wing seats. KRK ended at 9.30 PM (right on schedule… :D). I met a girl named Riana and we exchanged cell phone number. She’s active in Campus Ministry, along w Edward “the lab ass” Spidey. Then when I was going to the toilet, Livia called me. She wanted to confirm about the dinner on Sunday (which is today). I said okay, I’ll be there.

Another unexpected surprise was Rhea. She called me when I was on my way out. She said I’m arrogant for not calling her. We kinda got lost contact for almost 2 months…well I wanted to keep some distance actually, giving her some space. I said I lost cell phone number in “my cell phone error” incident. She gave me her number again, we talked and I asked why I haven’t seen her around in YM for quite some time. She said she just got back from France. She went there for an (cultural??) exchange program and she was the coordinator for Indonesian teenagers participating in that program. She went there for three weeks and (jokingly) blaming me for not contacting her. She’s getting tan but, still smelled good….She said she’ll be back to work (and online on YM) on Monday. N then I went back home. On the exit, came the last surprise (I thought)…there was this girl handing out flyer containing information about prayer gathering in Jakarta…n I was instantly mesmerized by her smile. Her smile was soooooooooo sweettttttttttttt……I forgot when was the last time I saw a smile as sweet as hers…. I was awestruck….wowwwww… her name was Yoan (I knew from her name tag)…..

It’s definitely a superbly exhilarating Saturday…..And exhausting too. I supposed to attend morning mass today, but I woke up at 8.30 AM, while the mass begins at 8.30 AM..lolzzz. Thank you Lord….


finished writing at 11.40 AM

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post #98

It’s been a week since my last posting. Lately I kinda got lazy writing blog. It’s been busy week. Still have a pack of DVDs waiting to be watched. Haven’t found the right time to sit down n write. When I got the time, the mood was gone….the momentum had passed. Like now, I’ve got the time but my mind is blank. Too many things happened n I’m overwhelmed.

Anyway, Liv’s back in Jakarta. She will celebrate her birthday this Sunday. She said she might be back for good. The good news besides her being back in Jakarta is that I can borrow 24 n Desperate Housewives n Prison Break…. YEAHHHH… but on the other hand, it adds up my homework. When will I find the time to watch all of those?

Time is the essence. No matter how, we’re always bound by time. Time….after time……after time

For a very special woman in my life

post # 97

Happy birthday Mom!

Thank you for all of your unconditional love and your guidance. These are the things that make me the person I am. You’ve taught me everything; you’ve always given your best for me, even without me asking for it. I wish I can repay them all and be the son you can be proud of. Best wishes for you mom, always…

Thank you God for giving me such a remarkable mom…

Happy Birthday Moetttt...

post #96

Today's a special day for Moet....she's legal now to do whateva...lolzzz...
So on this occasion, I'd like to dedicate an old song from NKOTB for her...

Happy 21st Birthday to a "very high spirited" young lady.. ;p

Happy birthday to you, this is your day.
On this day for you were gonna love you in every way.
This is your day, your day, happy birthday to you, to you, to you.

Happy birthday to you, youre still young.
Age is just a number, dont you stop having fun.
This is your day, your day, happy birthday to you.
This day only comes once every year,
Because youre so wonderful with each and everything you do, hey!

Happy birthday to you, this is your day.
On this day for you were gonna love you in every way.
This is your day, your day, happy birthday to you, to you.
This day is only for you, cause youre so special in every way,
Happy birthday to you!

May God's blessings be with you in everything you do....

ps. I'm still waiting for the black pepper beef.... :D

Il campione del mondo

post # 95

YEAAAHHHH!!!!!

Italy is the World Champion....... My 12 years waiting has been paid off..... Italy won their fourth title....

Grazie Dio... Now I can sleep (for about two hours) with a huge smile on my face...

YEAHHH!!! Italia, Il Campione del Mondo.......

CL412K K3NT

post #94

Just got back from watching Superman Returns. Good movie. The casts were great. Brandon was a damn good looking guy. He played Clark quite well. The special effects and the screenplay were awesome. Too bad there’s this tiny thing that made me wondering. When Clark’s in the outer space, his cape was moving like it was blown by wind. I thought there’s no air in the outer space. Or was it still in the earth atmosphere??? It’s surely a movie for kids coz the plot was standard. There were some funny scenes, including Lex’s city models with all the trains etc. The bad guy who had funny tattoo on the back of his head and could play piano. And also Lex wasn’t as mean as he supposed to be. Not as I expected, but it’s okay.

In one of the scene Lois asked Clark how come Superman left without saying a word, even to her. Clark said maybe it’s just too unbearable, even for Superman to say good bye, especially to Lois. Yeahh, sometimes saying goodbye to the one you love the most can be the most difficult thing to do. It’s because you don’t wanna say those words (even when you have to)…Is it a coward act?

The relationship between Clark and Lois was the best thing about this movie (beside the special effects). Reminded me of Savage Garden’s song, I Don’t Know You Anymore… it’s similar to their situation where Clark has been gone for 5 years without saying a word and then suddenly came back to Lois’ life. Lois might say…”I don’t know you anymore”

Savage Garden - I Don't Know You Anymore

I would like to visit you for a while
Get away and out of this city
Maybe I shouldn't have called but
Someone had to be the first to break
We can go sit on your back porch
Relax
Talk about anything
It don't matter
I'll be courageous if you can pretend
That you've forgiven me

chorus:
Because I don't know you anymore
I don't recognise this place
The picture frames have changed
And so has your name
We don't talk much anymore
We keep running from the pain
But what I wouldn't give to see your face again

Springtime in the city
Always such a relief from winter freeze
The snow was more lonely than cold if you know what I mean
Everyone's got an agenda
Don't stop keep that chin up you'll be alright
Can you believe what a year it's been
Are you still the same?
Has your opinion changed?

chorus

I know I let you down
Again and again
I know I never really treated you right
I've paid the price
I'm still paying for it every day

So maybe I shouldn't have called
Was it too soon to tell?
Oh what the hell
It doesn't really matter
How do you redefine something that never really had a name?
Has your opinion changed?

chorus

I see your face
I see your face


can't wait to watch the next Superman movies....

Reminder

post #93

Yesterday was hibernating day. Slept for almost 12 hours. Woke up, ate n then watched Crash. A very good movie with one major theme, racism. The plot was great….It’s all about prejudice towards other people. It reminded us to avoid bad prejudice, to think positive about other people.

After watching Crash, took a nap and then attended afternoon mass. It was special coz the choir, the soloist and the one who read the bible were blind. I was amazed. They can sing and read very well. This experience also reminded me to be grateful for everything I have. Sometimes we forget to count all the blessings God has given us. We tend to look up and it makes us want more and more. We often take every blessing for granted. We don’t say thank, we become greedy and always wanting more. How many times do we complain to God that we don’t get enough what we want? It’s not wrong to look up coz that way we can be motivated to be better, but every once in a while we also have to look down a bit so we can realize that there are many who aren’t as lucky as we are. That’s why I wanna say, Thank You God.

Give Thanks

Give thanks, with a grateful heart
Give thanks, to the Holy One
Give thanks, because He’s given Jesus Christ, His son

And now,
Let the weak say I’m strong
Let the poor say I’m rich
Because of what the Lord has done, for us
Give thanks…



Portugal lost 1-3 against Germany. They had lots of chances but unfortunately only managed to score a goal.

Fons Memory

post #92

Went to Marsoed again today, after so long. I guess it has been almost four years since the last time I went there. My last visit was with Livia when she was in Jakarta. Went there to get my confirmation sacrament certificate and attended the afternoon mass.

It has changed quite lot. There were whiteboards instead of chalk boards. It was being painted (it’s school holiday now) with it’s usual color, green. Before I attended the mass I took a quick tour. The staircases were still the same. Walking down the corridor brought back lots of fond memories. First days at high school, being the head of the class, playing basket ball and volley ball, being suspended by the headmistress. I even remembered when Eddy n I slept in the bus and we missed our stop.

My headmistress at high school was very famous for her interrogation skill. She had reigned for almost thirty years if I’m not mistaken. When she talked, asking for some information, the temperature dropped very low. It gave you the chill. But in her administration the school quality was maintained. I wonder how the teachers are. Are they okay? How my friends are….we kinda lost contact…*sigh

Fons Vitae…lots of fond memories there…memories that always bring a smile and laughter…

Uno Più da Andare

post #91

YEAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!

Italy defeated Germany in the semifinal. I thought the match vs Australia was dramatic, but this match surely way more dramatic. Just seconds before the game continued in penalty shoot out, Italy ensured their place in the final with goals from Grosso and Del Piero....

Grosso scored in the 119th minute, while Del Piero scored in the last seconds of the 2nd extra time. After Del Piero's goal, the referee blowed the final whistle and I was overwhelmed by joy...It was very ecstatic..Though I hadn't slept, but I felt very energized. Adrenaline was such a powerful drugs. I can still feel the rush...... YEAAAHHHH!!!

History repeated itself when Italy ensured a place in the final. Italy always went through to the final in 12 years period, starting from 1970,1982, 1994, and now 2006. I just hope that they can be the world champion this year. They've come long way, showed some remarkable performances and I'm longing to see four stars on their jersey.

Pirlo was named man of the match, he deserved. It was from his long range effort that Germany conceded a corner, which was taken by Del Piero. The ball scrambled away but only fell to Pirlo again, who brillianty passed the ball to Grosso who scored with a beautiful curling left footed shot. The stadium roared and the Germany was very eager to get an equilazer to bring the match to penalty, since they're unbeatable in world cup penalty shoot out. But when the Germany was concentrating on getting that goal, Italy struck again from a lightning counter attack. Pirlo passed the ball to Gilardino. Gilardino unselfishly gave the ball to Del Piero, who made no mistake striking from close range with another beautiful shot. 2-0 for Italy . Overall, Italy played superbly. Buffon showed his class as the best goal keeper in the world by saving two golden opportunities from a close range shots.

Lehman got lucky twice in the extra time when Gilardino's and Zambrotta's hit the post. But his luck ran out in the 119th minute....Italy will meet France in the final, reminded me of Euro 2000 final. But this time, Italy will win!!! YEAAAHHHH!!!! Forza Italia

Grosso shot a beautiful curling shot

Lehman tried helplessly to parry Grosso's shot

Grosso's shot went in to Germany's net beautifully

Italian players celebrating Grosso's 'long waited and finally came' goal

Even Buffon went to celebrate Grosso's goal...btw, where's Grosso??? ;p

Del Piero coolly scored Italy's second goal, the killer goal

Del Piero: "YEAAAHHHH!!!!!!!!!!"
(reminds me of his goal at 2002 world cup)

Il dio benedice, è il campione del mondo

Last edited on July 6, 2006...I will cherish this memory....

Reminisce

Been sleeping over at friend’s place these last two days. Yesterday was another journey back to the past. It brought back very fond memories of my uni days. Attended afternoon mass at Mary Mother of Carmel church. It was being renovated coz it couldn’t accommodate the (maybe growing) number of people who go there to celebrate Eucharist. I thought it was big already and very comfortable too, but it seemed that it wasn’t big enough. The sermon was good, talking about believing, have faith. Even in trouble times when there seems no hope, God is always with us. Tomorrow I’m gonna go to do on-site support for a month. I have to support a system which I’ve only known n learnt for about two weeks. I doubted I could do it well, but after hearing the sermon yesterday, I realized that I was being reminded to believe in Him. Have faith, do my best and leave the rest to God. Though there’s other doubt that still hanging in the back of my mind, I’m pretty sure I can do the job well.

Last Friday probably will be the last day of my long chat sessions with Moet since I don’t know yet whether I’m gonna get an internet connection on the site I support or not. Beside I won’t be staying on one site, I’ll be visiting other sites and only in the last two weeks that I’ll be staying on one site. *sigh Well, like I wrote in my previous blog, life is a struggle. It’s interesting what Mel wrote in her blog. She wrote something like this, no matter how hard you try, if it isn’t meant for you, you won’t get it. I guess that’s when fate takes over the decision in our life. We may struggle very hard, we may do the best we can, but sometimes there’re things that we just can’t have or achieve. Sad, but true. We just can’t have it all.

Anyway, after the mass I went to San2 place. Played WE and then watched the match between Portugal and England, which won by Portugal after a penalty shoot out. Portugal goalkeeper, Ricardo did brilliantly by blocking 3 penalties. Two of them were shot by England most dangerous midfielder, Lampard n Gerrard. It seemed that England just couldn’t win penalty shootout. They lost from Portugal too in a penalty shoot out back in Euro 2004. Portugal ensured their place in the semifinal. I know a person who jumped (and maybe still jumping..lolz) in happiness seeing Portugal made it to the semifinal, especially seeing the last Portugal penalty taker scored.

Binus really have changed. I saw lots of new buildings that weren’t there last year. *sigh. Uni days…too bad it’s already in the past. Zoo class, the exams, the projects, staying at friend’s place. We all have gone our own ways. We’ve changed, nothing stays the same. We must look forward. It’s okay to look back in the past sometimes and reminisce the good memories we had, but lingering in the past won’t do any good. We’ll be standing still. We have to move on. I read once in Mel’s blog about this move on thing and I think we should be moving on with carrying all the memories we had, either good or bad, coz they’re the ones that makes us the person we are now and (with optimism) guide us to be the person we wanna be. They’re all lessons in life.

At midnite went to Mille, nothing much changed, I just didn’t get excited like I used to. The music wasn’t as good as it used to be and the place was just….boring. Instead of going to the dance floor, I watched the penalty shoot out between Portugal and England. It was then I realized that nite life like that is just not my thing. But looking at other people there, it seemed that they really had a good time. My only good time there was the sound system (but not the songs) performance and watching France vs Brazil match. I’ve known enough and it feels much better just to stay home, watching DVDs, listening music, reading book than getting my self killed slowly by very thick cigarette smoke, drinking and listening to crap music.

It’s more interesting to talk about the match. France finally won 1-0 against Brazil. Henry scored the winning goal from Zidane’s free kick. France played with that killer determination like the one they had in World Cup 1998 final match, in which they also won against Brazil. Brazil formation itself was rather surprising. Parreira didn’t play Adriano from the beginning. He was brought on when they already conceded a goal. But France managed to hold on from Brazil’s desperate attempts to find an equalizer. The score line didn’t change till the final whistle was blown. France will be meeting Portugal in the semi final. In my dream scenario, Italy win against Germany and they’ll meet France in the final (France win against Portugal). And in the final, Italy win against France, getting their fourth star and a sweet revenge after a defeat in the Euro 2000 final, thanks to Wiltord and Trezeguet goals. Hopefully this scenario will go as planned….

Two more

post #90

YEAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!

Italy won in their quarter final match against Ukraine. It was their best performance in the 2006 world cup so far. Though I haven’t opened FIFA site, I’m sure that Zambrotta was the man of the match. Zambrotta opened Italy victory at 6 minute with a fabulous left foot strike for outside the penalty box. It was his second goal in the national team and it was a magnificent one. I watched the game with my pal, Jef after watching a disappointing result from the Argentina vs Germany, which ended in Germany victory.

Zambrotta prominence contribution came when he deflected the ball offline after a Ukrainian’s player shot was palmed away by Buffon (who also played very well) but fell to another Ukrainian player who shot for goal. It was a very important save. And he also assisted in Italian third goal in 69 minute with a fine crossing to Luca Toni who scored his second goal of the match and the tournament. Well, Toni really made up his goalless appearance in Italy previous matches. He scored two goals in 10 minutes time. The first was scored in 59 minute with a powerful header. YEAHHHH!!!!

A convincing win and score line. Italy have the momentum now. They just need to maintain it since they’ll be facing Germany, the host of this year tournament in the semifinal. The match will be held in Dortmund at July 4, 2006. If they win, they’ll go through to the final. Come on Italy, two more wins and you’ll get another star on your jersey. God bless… YEAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!

Zambrotta magnificent goal

Toni's first goal of the tournament

Toni's second goal..an easy one, thanks to Zambrotta

An expression of love for former teammate (but he's still with La Vecchia Signora)
Pessotto, we are with you....

last edited on July 4, 2006