I know I've made a pact to not whinge about anything Indonesia or, Jakarta.
But I can't help it.
Every year Melbourne held Australian Open, Grand Prix, Movie festivals, Art festivals. Though I don't really know the rules of AO, or how to enjoy the race of F1, or even understand the meaning of a painting. I , however, was encouraged to see and enjoy the atmosphere experienced from the people around me. A friend said, Melburnian are passionate people. I didn't really notice that at first. Maybe because I was super apathetic when I first came downunder. Eventually, surrounded by enthusiasm has showed me keen interest to what's happening around me. Although not entirely, but I do support every annual events they have in town. although how mundane sometimes they've gotten over the years, but I do still support and brag about them to newcomers.
I am proud. Proud to have been amongts Melburnian and got the chance to experience their lifestyle into mine.
What do we have annually in Jakarta? Jiffest? Java Jazz?
Getting the tix to enjoy the events is like a race. When you got the tix, the ambiance being in the event isn't about their interest for the movies or the appetite to listen to some saxxy jazz. They are more to being hip, being cool. Half of 'em doesnt really care about anything else but being there and be seen. Even pop preludes into the Jazz to make these people go crazier (on being seen).
Everything of Jakarta is commercialism and hedonism. I don't mind them two, but I kinda do need a balance. Don't get me wrong, I love shopping, I love great deals, I enjoy clubs (used to). But what I find it irritating is making them as accessories for an individual to level-up a status --- for being cool or 'it'. Or maybe that's just me saying.
I do find something different living in Jakarta. A minority who explore its wilderness country and loving nature as their next of kin. I didn't realize I have it in me, to love nature and at awe just by looking at gorgeous beaches, aquatic life, and countryside simplicity. People are actually nice. But, I do have a but, only outside the city -- by city I meant Jakarta.
I'm in love and hate to Jakarta. As much as I hate it wholeheartedly, I cannot, however, live way far in countryside where all you see is rice fields and hear only nothingness.
Raise your hand if your head feels like exploding anytime soon?
Good God, I do.
Just by watching the people swarming around like a buncha clutz, aiming for numbers and numbers.
My mind, body and soul are not suited for big cities, I guess.
Sadly but true, I need to switch interests when I decided to stay here.
From art-houses and pop culture, I have to settle for adventure and blue sky.
From man's made to God's greatest creations.
That's a big leap for a big girl like me.
I guess being enthusiastic about something doesn't really have stop at one or two interests.
Things are evolving, and I just have to find more interests in this place I called home.
Hey, those who closest to nature are the ones to survive in the end, right?
Not money, not the clubs, definitely not the booze,
nor the police.
I will always miss Melbourne and its' vibrant life.
How can't I? It will and always be my second home.
So, those who had enough of my whinging, Let me help you
You see that small red box on the top right of your browser that has 'x' sign in it?
Hit it.
Melbourne, again.
Belitung, Aku dan Dia
Hai
Ijinkan aku sedikit melankoli ya..
Dengan beralaskan pasir, di pulau ini aku bertatap muka dengan air.
Langit membelakkan matanya, mengintai gerak-gerik kita.
Di puncak pulau pasir ini Aku,
Meningggalkan nama.
Biar lah, air menghapusnya --- Hilang
seperti melalap pulau disaat malam tiba.
Esok mentari mengintipnya dari Timur,
Jejakmu pun lenyap.
Putih, bersih, sendiri --- kembali semula.
dan hanya bisu Angin yang akan pernah membaca namanya.
~Belitung, Jan 2010
Experience
“Experience: that most brutal of teachers. But you learn, my God do you learn.”
C.S. Lewis
Caveman by Fira Basuki
Fira Basuki made hashtag tweets about a caveman and pria tikungan.
I didn't follow them from the beginning so not really know what they're about.
But one of her caveman posting tickled me.
It says like this:
@FiraBasuki: Maksud km apa #caveman? Abiz ketemu trus masuk goa gak keluar2 lg? Mau penampakan aja?
If caveman is to refer a real man.
Then ms. B, your caveman is somewhat similar to my caveman.
A really annoying hard to predict person.
Thank you fira basuki.
Your tweet just exactly define that person suddenly M.I.A.
As easy as 1, 2, 3
Right-click > delete this person > are you sure you want to delete? > YES.
Home
I got this quote from a tweet...
"Home is not where you live, but where they understand you."
Christian Morgenstern
Okay...
Let me try to rephrase,
If where you live is where no one understands you, then where is home?
Mr. Morgenstern, sir.. With no disrespect,
In deep shit, I am.
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Degree
I've just found out that my 3 years Bachelor's degree of bloody murder exams, assignments was under appreciated in Indonesia.
In Australia I earned a Bachelor's Degree, fair and square. It was only 3 years, cos they only have it for 3 years gashdarnint! The degree I took doesn't have a final thesis to complete the degree, nor a final comprehensive test like some uni have in Indonesia. It is a legit degree from a prominent university.
I do understand however that every education system in each country is different. But fuck, how can u just justify a degree by the numbers written on a piece of paper?!
OK I may not be an HD student, but I wonder how would an HD bachelor graduate feel when convert all their HDs, and only qualified for a Diploma 3????
For cryin out loud, we did MORE, we CRIED more than most of bachelors degree in the country. Give us credits will ya?!
The point of interest to convert school transcripts is to qualify to enter government position. If government officers whom reject the qualification of these skilled graduates (I'm not saying me, but my fellow Aussie graduates), then by all means, you're loosing us to the overseas corporates.
We can make them grow bigger and eat up Indonesian resources. Not only Indonesia will loose rich natural resources, but also its' human resources. Ahh, aren't we so nice to giveaway all the good things in our own country? (Again, I'm not saying me.)
To them, all qualifications are to be measured up by numbers. Well, they can't, yo dum ass!
I know degree doesn't really say it all, but please.. Your conversion ratings just disqualify overseas graduates (particularly aussie graduates) to earn a place and actually do something about and for the country. But nooooo.... You just won't allow us to do so.
Oh well, your loss.
I'll make fat those Americans or Japanese and myself.
Suck it, bitch.
