tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61246062012-01-08T18:20:32.556-05:00caranitanoreply@blogger.comBlogger3361100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-55993735075279749732011-06-03T20:07:00.007-05:002011-06-04T12:40:41.280-05:00

He told us his name is Desmond. "Just call me Des," he said with a wide grin. He was taking us to Layou Petroglyph Park, around 40-minute drive from downtown Kingstown, the charming tiny capital city of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.The Park itself, I found later, was less impressive. And particularly disappointing for me. I had got obsessed with it, after reading about it in the flashy brochure

caranitanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-9921245672366159952011-05-29T15:58:00.003-05:002011-05-29T17:06:19.927-05:00

So I moved to The City - New York, the World's capital, so to speak - a few months ago.Hence the new title.More to come. I'm a bit depressed now, can't think of something worth writing.. Correction: a lot depressed. Am getting my third cup of coffee for today, hopefully it will be a bit relief. Watching my usually playful and high spirited feline company in gloomy mood and distant is

caranitanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-80234566916786732812011-01-03T05:25:00.005-05:002011-01-03T07:35:51.042-05:00

God speaks in a million ways.At a mall's security check, the officer waved at me and said "Keep your spirit high!" as he concluded his task. It was an unusual greeting, even during the first days of a new year. In the background, Des'ree sang, "You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold, you gotta be wiser.. You gotta be hard, you gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger..."Call it coincidence if you wish.

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The Ministry celebrated its 65th anniversary some days ago, only two days after the country marked the 65th year of its independence. I often wonder whether the Ministry was the first national agency established. It has to be – I’m too lazy to make small research right now, but it is logical that at the time when international recognition was desperately wanted (and needed, by the way), an

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Abby celebrated her second birthday four months ago. She has grown into a bright, talkative, and active toddler. She goes to her preschool twice a week and each time she comes home she brings along new songs and new “art craft” – don’t expect a masterpiece here, though. She is also a very social little girl – she likes to hang around other children and never shies away from new faces. In fact,

caranitanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-60168090235737176962009-12-27T22:10:00.000-05:002010-01-10T22:12:06.826-05:00

A friend recently confided to me she’s been interested in blogging, but is hesitant to start it, worried of how others will view it, and frightened she’ll have to deal with a big tide of harsh criticisms, or even mockeries, for her less-than-fantastic grammar.I told her she needs not afraid of grammar critics, because:a) Unless she invites people to take a peek at her blog (e.g., puts her blog

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I saw you lying there, helpless. Your hair was white. You were awfully way smaller than you used to be: only bones wrapped in a thin layer of wrinkled skin. You had never been fat despite a hint of beer tummy (you never drank beer, though, as far as I remember). At times you made gestures, uncontrollably. The doctor said you were unconscious, yet you let out a cry of pain. It hurts me to see you

caranitanoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-20028059235575568882009-02-09T21:55:00.002-05:002009-02-09T22:00:21.717-05:00

1. I thought the writers’ rally had ended last year. The 2009 Grammy Award’s script has been the worst I’ve seen in years! Presenters never sounded so lame. Crapfest.2. I love Whitney Houston. But how come she decided to get high in the Grammy night, on stage? Girl, save that for the after party!3. Nice effort, Rock... er... Dwayne. Just remember that only a very few people can be offensive and

caranitanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-78092977956989075492008-11-05T00:19:00.009-05:002008-11-05T07:30:20.446-05:00

Obama's victory is indeed an historical moment, it deserves the honor to be the "break the curse" post in this long-neglected blog.Forgive me if I'm not cheering along with his supporters and -- I suspect -- the majority of Indonesians. Obama is a good man, and despite my first sentence in this paragraph, for these past few weeks I agreed wholeheartedly with anyone predicting his win. On the

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Senator John Edwards finally admitted that he had committed an affair in 2006, which was brought to public by the National Enquirer, and which was denied by him a couple of times. He was basically saying that a sensational news in a trashy tabloid was actually true.National Enquirer may be trashy indeed. The thing is, often times they reported actual incidents. I remember last year they disclosed

caranitanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-81795966082358915472008-08-08T02:45:00.003-05:002008-08-08T03:02:05.565-05:00

Most of my close gal pals are single.Most of my close guy friends are married.Umm... which sex is it said to be commitment phobic?

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Mission accomplished. *ear-to-ear grin*And I am. So. Not. Disappointed.Completing a fabulous day. Thanks, girls! :))))

caranitanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-17585427545060675942008-07-21T03:39:00.005-05:002008-07-22T09:59:07.252-05:00

... it's whom you are going to tell.Reading this gal's post, which was apparently inspired by another blog, I was reminded to the conversation that has been taking place between me and my folks since I arrived here.Thanks to my baby niece for being super cute, I always gush about her in front of my parents, which - in return - will prompt them to say something like, "I know. Isn't it great to

caranitanoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-26463201089409004202008-07-16T00:18:00.002-05:002008-07-16T00:32:50.182-05:00

Who should take the responsibility of the wreckage of Indonesia's households these days?In my case: the mosquitoes.Forget spending quality time with family over dinner, let alone watching television or a movie (DVD for sure!) together. Once we're done with the meals -- as quick as we can -- each of us will disappear into our respective bedrooms. The only places where we will turn on the aircon

caranitanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-90751042149333396302008-07-14T08:29:00.008-05:002008-07-16T04:32:33.426-05:00

Having a glance at the coffee shop, I was a bit disappointed that it was a bit more crowded than I had hoped. I came here to find a quiet place (sort of) where I can feed my ODD in peace (I'll discuss the ODD later), but I suspected it would take quite an effort to get a vacant table. I was lucky though that I spotted a table near the window, which was also near an electric plug. Now, that is

caranitanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-39650520373772074762008-07-08T18:56:00.003-05:002008-07-09T07:09:56.038-05:00

They said, you've been neglecting this for too long.They asked, do you ever want to write again?I kept telling them, I knooowww... - putting several emoticons trying to represent the actual situation, to no avail -. And I kept promising them that yeah, I will restart.Not because I have to. But because I can't imagine never doing this thing again.Then I look at those half written pages. The never

caranitanoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-52323908465807869602008-03-15T14:36:00.016-05:002008-03-16T23:51:41.604-05:00

So, do you like being in D.C.?I think some idiots must live here.Why?For example, the Washington Monument.Yes?It looks nothing like the guy. It looks more like a tribute to Bill Clinton!What do you think of Bush?Oh, I love th-- ... oh, you mean the president??(Excerpt from a dialog between Jeff Dunham and the adorable Achmed)

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If it's there, then it's for public. Who cares?(Treespotter's comment).And it's about time adults realize that maturity comes with the ability to address negativities and criticism with, well, maturity. Wisdom. Sensibility. And a good sense of humor.

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... for technology.I can be on the road on Tuesday night and still be able to watch American Idol.Blessed are those who TiVo-ead and YouTube-ed them!Annex:And thank God, echoing President Ramos Horta, for those who prayed for the East Timor's First Man following the attempt to assassinate him. That saves us one of the most handsome leaders on earth.

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I spoke with my dad a couple of nights ago, and while his initial reason for calling me was to ask about my return date, we ended up talking about the presidential race here. Like many Indonesians with access to the mass media, he was absorbed by the heated -- albeit irrelevant -- debate about who the best candidate is.My dad is obviously very fond of Senator Clinton. In fact, as far as I

caranitanoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-82646882714045420032008-02-27T14:49:00.010-05:002008-02-27T19:13:30.608-05:00

Whoever wrote this is a genius. It's DAMN HILARIOUS. I couldn't stop laughing my butt off.Travel WarningThe Republic of Indonesia Foreign Affairs DepartmentBureau of Consular AffairsJakarta.This information is current as of today, Sat Feb 09 2008 13:53:20 GMT+0700(WIT).The Republic of Indonesia.October 05, 2007This Travel Warning updates information concerning the security situation in The United

caranitanoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-12717930131441559412008-02-13T10:26:00.002-05:002008-02-13T10:48:30.601-05:00

Teman saya pernah menggugat saya karena saya tidak bisa main catur. Menurutnya, salah satu elemen identitas kesukuan saya adalah catur, di samping menyanyi.Saya balas mengatakan padanya bahwa nenek saya payah dalam berdendang. Saya hanya bisa mengatakan lagu apa yang sedang dinyanyikannya setelah saya menyimak syairnya. Itu pun kalau kebetulan saya tahu lagunya. Untung nenek saya cuma bernyanyi

caranitanoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-27601066510684190392008-02-09T12:12:00.000-05:002008-02-09T23:38:27.301-05:00

It's both amusing and annoying to read the fights in a YouTube video of Siti Nurhaliza. Seems like it was started by a Filipino poster saying that Siti Nurhaliza doesn't compare to Regine Velasquez at any level. Naturally the Malaysians stood united in defending Siti, then other Pinoys started bashing her and claimed that Regine's the truly Asian Songbird -- there goes a 500 something thread full

caranitanoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-72744309592681220762008-01-30T22:43:00.000-05:002008-01-31T01:51:57.032-05:00

I'm thinking of advising Mrs. Rukmana, the First Daughter (ahem, literally), to sack Mr. Tampubolon and Mr. Assegaff. And their team. What a waste of money, though perhaps for the clan three hundred US dollars per hour is peanut. Why should they go for such a huge expense if now half of the Indonesian population act as their defense counsel, pro bono?For the sake of good old memories, in the

caranitanoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-13997630919396731152008-01-21T18:15:00.000-05:002008-01-27T21:50:12.340-05:00

... when it comes to national election, that is.I have to say I concur with the CNN reporter when she commented how ironic it is that Martin Luther King's peace message is the only thing missing during the presidential battle. All the while this whole nation is celebrating his birthday. "Legacy" has become an overused word. Clinton and Obama practically bicker over who's more righteous to be the

caranitanoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-45959872418980095352008-01-19T02:50:00.000-05:002008-01-19T03:08:45.550-05:00

Darling,I know I am among The Chosen Ones.I am not part of the generic, ordinary bunch. Na-ah.I don't need to tell the world that I am a Chosen One, though.When I do that, I am degrading myself, down to the lowest level.Plus, Darling, I do write in grammatically correct English. Ah, be careful with the mirror, Darling. Because once it speaks a name other than yours, you might want to stuff the

caranitanoreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-50013345358152198692008-01-15T19:52:00.000-05:002008-01-15T20:06:04.900-05:00

I have to confess that I JUST knew that Wi-Fi stands for wireless fidelity.Hm.In that case, can we dub a cyber affair: "wireless infidelity"?Just a thought :D. And if that happens to be the lamest (or the oldest, for the matter) joke around, spare me your mercy. Have a good day, y'all!

caranitanoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-86070321919449054702008-01-15T11:56:00.000-05:002008-01-15T12:09:03.172-05:00

I can't remember the last time a comment on my Friendster's page made me feel so... ecstatic. Yes, I am SO looking forward to seeing you again. How long has it been? Four years? Five years? Both of us have changed? For sure. It just doesn't matter. It never did, right? I guess when it comes to us, we adapt instantly :).

caranitanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-76109647211546769202008-01-07T01:20:00.000-05:002008-01-07T01:57:37.298-05:00

(+) I am so tempted to tell him bluntly what I think about him and that whole messy affair. But it's his personal business *sighs*.(-) He activates the commenting system, right?(+) Yeah.(-) Meaning he welcomes any comment whatsoever.(+) It's still his personal business. Is it ethical to leave a message that can be interpreted as interfering to one's private domain?(-) Ethics are sometimes

caranitanoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-86317355112153362682008-01-05T21:45:00.000-05:002008-01-05T22:09:01.630-05:00

You might have missed Jiffest. In that case, please, do yourself a favor... GET THE DVD! (ahem.. pirated?). It's awwwweeeeesommeeeeee!!!!The original artwork's die-hard fans (helo, Da!) need not worry that they will be disappointed. The Jury Prize of the Cannes Festival should speak for itself, yes?

caranitanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-58276702242116160052007-12-27T23:47:00.001-05:002007-12-28T01:03:19.167-05:00

Normally I despise arrogance.But these days I'm craving for the aloofness, audacity, hauteur.Class.And the elegant humility.I'm watching it vanishing, in despair.

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Nope, this ain't about Wham's "tacky" (according to my gal pal Renata) Christmas song. But this year marks my last Christmas in this country, at least for this tenure.And, yeah, another non white Christmas.But Christmas is not time for self-pity. It's not time to whine.Neither it is merely about gifts and parties (though I wouldn't mind them. Anyone inviting me?;))It's about joy (not in

caranitanoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-4252562687128468652007-12-23T11:33:00.001-05:002007-12-23T12:33:36.529-05:00

Recently fell in love with this gal, Kristin Chenoweth. Very cute, smart, funny, with a voice that can launch a thousand ships :).I've driven my niece crazy for singing this song constantly. It fits me really well, you know. Especially this part:So many years my heart has waitedWho'd have thought that love could be so caffeinated?Fellow coffee AND tea addicts (tea DOES contain caffein too, right?

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Proof that Wiki shall not be regarded a reliable source: I was surprised to find a con journalist actually has a page in Indonesian Wikipedia.I should not name him here, nor will I provide any link. But I am more than happy to spill a few things: he once worked for a Jakarta-based English newspaper, he has a press ID from a publisher that his family has a share (and it's well-known in Sumatera),

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It was a shocking news for her. All she could do was staring at the doctor - who didn't try to cover her pity but remained professional. She felt numb for a killing five minute silence.Deep down, she knew she wasn't surprised. She had used that test pack, hadn't she? The doctor only confirmed her fear.The doctor continued for a while, explaining possibilities before her. "In the end," she said

caranitanoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-90500756182773897762007-12-18T01:16:00.000-05:002007-12-18T19:22:22.589-05:00

Hir,waktu saya baca tulisan Buyung tentang pilihan yang diambil temannya (oke, teman dari teman -- aduh, tidak praktis sekali ditulis di sini!), saya teringat kamu. Kalau si Petrus ini tidak merasa terbebani gengsi diploma Harvard-nya, juga tidak mengkalkulasi biaya yang sudah terbuang selama kuliah (biarpun barangkali dia dulu dapat beasiswa, tentu ada pengeluaran hidup kan? Dan siapa bilang

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... to the family and friends of my co-workers, who were killed in an accident. May they rest in peace :(.

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I'm turning into a fangirl. Can't wait to see this one!Notes:1) Not yet clear whether it will be the official poster of the movie. So far this is the best out of a few options (poster's pic is taken from here).2) Very, very clever marketing work. Teasers, rumors, posts on IMDB boards (proof that I spend too much time there) and "leaks" in YouTube.

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I'm actually talking about those so-called cool widgets many bloggers put in their blogs. Here's the actual case: After an ample amount of time spent on a nice blog, I just realized that I left a trace on it. That box on the right made a stark evidence of my visit, not only to the aforementioned blog, but also other blogs which I happened to read following the links:- Washington, D.C. left via

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It's amazing how my sister retains her maternal glow after Abby was delivered. And isn't the little angel the cutest baby in the world? Oh oh.. can hardly wait until I hold her with my own hands!

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Sometimes, you are a victim when you think you are a victim.And if you continue thinking you are a victim, maybe the world isn't the place for you. After all, my dear, life isn't about a box of chocolate. Get real.

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It was surprising and a bit disappointing. I had been back to the East Coast expecting chilly air that will freeze me to the bone. Instead I ended up carrying my coat and watching people around with a weird feeling. It was definitely more than fifty degree (Fahrenheit, not Celcius, this frigging country has successfully brainwashed me) and most of them were either wearing overcoats, cashmere

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... Delivery scheduleku tanggal 27, tapi aku pengen lebih cepat, soalnya ada ujian tanggal 1. ...Sent: 09:05:07 pm11/23/2007Waktu itu balasan dari saya:Kamu mau melahirkan tanggal 27 terus tanggal 1-nya ujian? Gila kali ya! You are going to be super busy with the baby! Minta ujian susulan dong sama dosennya!Mungkin Tuhan mendengar doa adik saya, si

caranitanoreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-1959850233251468942007-11-22T02:03:00.000-05:002007-11-22T02:40:57.204-05:00

1. Those who say there's no place like New York are definitely the typical disilussioned New Yorkers. Go to San Francisco -- it has everything New York does, except the filthy subways.2. San Franciscans must be the healthiest people in the world -- or at least in the US. Those fattening snacks will be washed away by the hilly streets!3. You'll never get bored in San Francisco. NEVER. You'll only

caranitanoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-39726235763298953582007-11-16T08:19:00.001-05:002007-11-16T08:19:46.605-05:00

Kenapa ya "sunyi" rasanya lebih mencekam daripada "sepi"?

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Human being is a fascinating object. Especially when it comes to emotions and inner thoughts -- things not visible even under the super-accurate electric microscope. Not captured by the most technologically advanced micro-camera inserted in the neurons (if such device exists). Things that you can only -- at best -- hypothesize and make prediction thereof. Or merely assumptions, I'll say.Often

caranitanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-25645289178889275622007-11-13T01:12:00.000-05:002007-11-16T22:27:00.247-05:00

"So how did it go, Mbak?" asked this girl. "Sorry, Eli and I had to go early"."I know. Eli had told me you guys have class at six, right?""True true true. So?""Well...," I hesitated for a few seconds. "I'm kinda disappointed, actually. You see, last week the Ambassador and I had an extensive discussion with a group of high school students, in a small town of North Carolina. When I say 'small', I

caranitanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-31508949750900094422007-10-23T15:51:00.001-05:002007-10-23T19:18:16.595-05:00

After Hollywood, Bollywood... what will be next? Hoggywood (a suspicious derivative of Hogwarts)? Hm, doesn't sound so appealing, it better suits the Gauls (Obelix, in particular, if you know what I mean).Not long later there will be the Indonesian spinoffs, I daresay. I can imagine the bombastic titles:- "Suster Ngesot: I Had an Affair with Dhani Dewa!"- "Police Break In Pocongs Orgy"- "Timun

caranitanoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-5782159721986708352007-10-15T23:21:00.000-05:002007-10-18T10:06:57.423-05:00

It was exactly on the parking lot that this conversation between me and my niece happened."You see," I tried to catch my breath as we walked down to Sir Coy, "these developed countries don't even care to fulfil their commitment, while they keep condemning us for our reducing number of trees."Of course I was talking about the cap-and-trade system of the Kyoto Protocol. Or better name:

caranitanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-86405158705777530362007-10-05T10:30:00.001-05:002007-10-06T00:19:55.537-05:00

Halo Lenje, apa kabar? Kata si Tia lagi di NYC. Berapa lama? Udah pulang? - Nial-.Sender: Nial Djuliarso+1917***********Iya, betul, Nial Djuliarso yang itu. Pianis jazz muda lulusan Berklee College dan Juilliard School, yang sempat tampil di Java Jazz, juga di North Sea Jazz Festival dan tempat-tempat prestisius lain seperti Kennedy Center di DC dan - tentunya - Carnegie Hall di New York.Walau

caranitanoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-54262556396324636522007-08-20T07:21:00.000-05:002007-08-20T18:23:58.993-05:00

It's no secret that politicians always crave for attention and never hesitate to kick anyone out of their way for even a brief spotlight moment.Now, what if the spotlight does actually cast on their face? With the camera rolling -- and this time, thank God, somebody yells "Cut!" and they will stop whatever they're doing or saying?On the count of three, let's cheer together: "Yaaaaaaaayyy!!!"Being

caranitanoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-67147968889228471922007-07-25T17:45:00.000-05:002007-07-26T10:18:39.151-05:00

Padahal tadinya saya tidak peduli padanya maupun film yang membuatnya terkenal itu. Alah, tontonan anak kecil :D. Gara-gara penampilannya di bawah ini (dari film "Hairspray" tentunya!), saya mendadak jadi pedofili.Tapi begitu saya lihat dia lagi dengan warna rambut asli yang lebih terang dan model poni panjang menutupi mata, dia jadi sama saja dengan gerombolan murid sekolah yang mendatangi

caranitanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-3972554762382437912007-07-18T10:36:00.000-05:002007-07-18T12:17:00.362-05:00

We may laugh at the poor guy, but he -- of all people -- has created a trend. If Beckham and some other guys can only influence the way MEN dress up these days, Borat's taste has expanded to the ladies' fashion sphere!His style is not entirely copied, yes, though we can still see the influence. Move over, Diddy! :D

caranitanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-4530737767195805922007-07-05T17:31:00.001-05:002007-07-07T11:14:05.499-05:00

While I could've been more productive on July Fourth, watching parades or even paying a visit to the closest eateries, I had preferred to browse the Internet almost the whole day to find stuff about Stand by Me. Yeap, the movie. One of my all-time faves, and one of the very few that can always make me sob (though I'll never admit it publicly). Don't ask why. All I can say is, since morning I sort

caranitanoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-91297961285745905902007-07-03T17:43:00.000-05:002007-07-03T23:37:42.474-05:00

Below is taken from Antara's website (click the picture to get the larger view):The subject in the news: Congresswoman Enny Valio Marpega.Then another one is from Detik (again, click the picture to get the larger view):The subject: Ammy Valeomavega.And this is the person that they were talking about:Mister Eni Faleomavaega(picture taken from his official site)No wonder the government in Jakarta

caranitanoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-25214564903532811532007-06-29T18:33:00.000-05:002007-06-29T21:06:18.308-05:00

We must've been match-made in heaven, because despite all the troubles we've been through (or rather: all the troubles HE made me into), we eventually stay together.Sir Coy (read: Choy), my ten year old, ugly looking Plymouth Grand Voyager, was missing from the parking lot when I was just about to go to office. At first I thought I had gone to the wrong section. Then after spending half an hour

caranitanoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-14011604324607020482007-06-22T19:50:00.000-05:002007-06-22T19:54:22.944-05:00

Sometimes things as simple as a plate of Indomie goreng and a sunny side can be the best consolation for a crying soul.Sheesh.. I've been longing to visit this place....

caranitanoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-61199777736349628432007-06-14T09:00:00.000-05:002007-06-14T14:00:12.445-05:00

Walaupun koresponden media massa nasional sudah tidak banyak lagi di sini, tapi keagresifan kantor Karen Hughes membawa jurnalis Indonesia ke negara ini membuat saya banyak memperoleh teman baru. Yang paling seru buat saya sih ketemu dengan teman-teman dari penerbit daerah yang kadang-kadang namanya pun baru saya dengar. Dan memperoleh cerita mengenai bagaimana mereka berjuang untuk bertahan di

caranitanoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-84998797289793814082007-06-11T00:41:00.000-05:002007-06-11T18:20:36.231-05:00

Waktu tanpa sengaja melihat iklan yang memunculkan Madonna mengenakan sepatu dengan sol dan hak stilleto tembus pandang, saya menyadari bahwa sekarang sepatu kaca lebih sering saya asosiasikan dengan penari telanjang dan model sampul Penthouse dibandingkan dengan Cinderella.Pada kali pertama dan terakhir saya menyaksikan pertunjukan striptease, saya menemukan bahwa hampir semua stripper yang

caranitanoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-87880172543905289192007-05-29T06:46:00.001-05:002007-05-29T08:08:41.194-05:00

"Si Papa ada, Mam?" tanya saya, membayangkan ayah saya sudah mondar-mandir di sekitar ibu saya, menunggu gilirannya untuk berbicara."Lagi ketemuan sama teman-temannya. Mama sih lagi malas keluar, biar dia saja.""Hehehhe... makanya tumben mama kok ngobrolnya gak buru-buru.""Lah memang. Nak, ingat gak, kamu kan pernah menulis di blogmu tentang Papa?""Hm.. iya. Terus?""Entri yang itu diprint adikmu,

caranitanoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-44557367814188910122007-05-28T12:17:00.000-05:002007-05-28T14:43:31.131-05:00

Para anggota milis ApaKabar atau Mediacare pasti tidak asing dengan nama Indonebia: si pemilik pseudoidentitas yang gemar menuliskan hal-hal provokatif dan ide-ide kontroversial, mulai dari mendorong lebih banyak orang Arab menghamili orang Indonesia (eh, tentunya melalui jalur pernikahan dong, baik yang legal secara hukum negara maupun mutah) sampai dengan terang-terangan memuji-muji tindak

caranitanoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-15386197898877546252007-05-24T15:25:00.000-05:002007-05-25T10:29:35.562-05:00

I had intended to write this much earlier, the second Jordin was crowned the American Idol of 2007. But of course I decided to delay it, as it would be a spoiler (though many may have got the news from text messages/internet/messengers/buzzes).I'm not going to rewrite the whole news, we've all had enough of it. Only a few notes.One, most memorable moments from the finale -- for me -- were Jordin

caranitanoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-24265422849156855332007-05-22T13:47:00.000-05:002007-05-23T21:20:52.599-05:00

Hm... if the surgeons could do something to the crotch and other related organs, flattening my stomach and "rightsizing" my thighs should be a piece of cake :D.(Picture courtesy of Sony Witjacksono)

caranitanoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-67490072657699078652007-05-16T06:45:00.000-05:002007-05-17T10:41:45.129-05:00

So now, there are three: Blake, Melinda, Jordin (in alphabetical order).Of course, I'm talking about the American Idol. What else?As I'm convinced that the devoted fans of the show have watched -- or are watching? -- the last episode featuring the top three, I'd like to spare my two cents. (If I'm not mistaken, the Indonesian viewers now can watch AI a day after the original one is aired in the

caranitanoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-51251728093642711022007-05-12T22:57:00.000-05:002007-05-12T23:22:26.678-05:00

Entah kenapa, angka 13 bisa betul-betul menunjukkan kesialan buat republik tersayang. Sembilan tahun lalu, tanggal 13 bulan ini, terjadi salah satu tragedi terlaknat dalam sejarahnya. Sembilan tahun berlalu, masih belum ada jawaban siapa pelaku utamanya (walau calon-calon tersangkanya sudah menjadi pembahasan umum). Apalagi hukuman.Ironis, waktu belahan dunia yang saya tempati sekarang merayakan

caranitanoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-84577133306282111322007-05-07T13:36:00.000-05:002007-05-07T15:02:05.281-05:00

As this lady has pointed out: he has an "angelic" face (devilish heart doesn't count), is extremely smart and so wealthy he's practically bought this country off.And he's single too :). Line up, ladies! (Sorry, gays, as far as I know, he's into women only).By the way, above is his picture several years back (like, er, twenty years). He has a bit more wrinkles and spots now. You all, however,

caranitanoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-79251956127805551722007-05-06T12:46:00.000-05:002007-05-07T07:24:03.929-05:00

Seorang kenalan baru saya kemarin bercerita bahwa suaminya mencemaskan kegiatannya membantu beberapa imigran gelap asal Indonesia. Dia kerap menyupiri mereka untuk macam-macam keperluan, termasuk ke dokter. "Mereka malah dapat pengobatan gratis loh, padahal kita saja harus bayar mahal untuk asuransi," komentarnya. "Suami saya kuatir hal ini bisa satu saat jadi masalah buat kami. Padahal kami kan

caranitanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-12756197354536056332007-05-02T07:48:00.000-05:002007-05-07T09:32:56.730-05:00

Saya pasti tergolong murid durhaka, karena saya sudah lupa nama-nama hampir semua guru saya, bahkan nama dosen saya! Memang ada sih yang sosoknya masih melintas di benak saya, seperti Bu Henny, kepala sekolah TK saya dulu. Aneh juga, saya kok malah tak ingat guru kelas saya sendiri ya. (Mungkin karena dulu konon, cerita ibu saya, saya kerap tertidur di kelas kalau sudah bosan berat).Guru lain

caranitanoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-52638681799412226502007-04-29T09:36:00.000-05:002007-04-29T20:46:21.629-05:00

You all might have been aware that a few days ago the Senate voted for the deadline of the US troops withdrawal from Iraq. It's been a nauseating issue for years, but with the prospect of a Democratic leadership, there's high hope that it shall be executed soon. If the Bush administration will use its veto right (as they've announced it), people can expect the withdrawal to start sometime next

caranitanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-73196793959604056052007-04-28T08:15:00.000-05:002007-05-28T11:11:17.816-05:00

Ladies and Gentlemen,I present to you....THE PRODIGY CAT!The video showing her "playing the piano" has been swirling around in YouTube for several months. But, as usual, I just got to know that after seeing it on TV. No, she is not merely WALKING on the keys. She's actually sitting on the bench and hitting some keys, playing the similar tunes. She even plays in "duets" with her owner's pupils,

caranitanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-44560527030307810122007-04-24T18:10:00.000-05:002007-04-29T13:59:55.537-05:00

It was a shocking news, yet it was apparent that it didn't make it big on the media. The American people were still mourning on the loss of 32 students in the Virginia Tech shooting tragedy, and everyone could care less about other things. Even the bombing that killed almost 200 people in Baghdad only got a few spectators, I guess.It's a video about a twelve years old boy beheading an adult,

caranitanoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-47800404246329453362007-04-23T14:10:00.000-05:002007-04-29T14:00:10.754-05:00

Penggalan sms adik saya:"... Mending jangan tidur subuh-subuh, ama kurangin ngopi, sis. Aku sekarang lagi berenti ngerokok nih, tapi ngopinya belum bisa :(".Yayaya, kalau tidur subuh sih sudah tidak lagi, soalnya akhir-akhir ini gampang mengantuk, seiring dengan sedikit menyempitnya pakaian, hehehhee...Eh, dia berhenti merokok? Kok bisa?Balasannya atas pertanyaan saya:"Hehehehe... selain

caranitanoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-87808604334054979012007-04-17T05:45:00.000-05:002007-04-29T14:00:27.238-05:00

Masih panas masalah IPDN di tanah air, di sini terjadi peristiwa mengguncangkan, penembakan di kampus Virginia Tech yang menewaskan 32 orang mahasiswa dan staf, dan melukai 30 orang lain. Di sela-sela mengawal sejumlah delegasi dari Jakarta, semua pesawat televisi dihidupkan dan telepon dilakukan untuk memantau situasi. Mengetahui bahwa ada 14 mahasiswa Indonesia berkuliah di Virginia Tech, badan

caranitanoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-81962025127092581592007-04-12T20:31:00.000-05:002007-04-29T14:00:41.536-05:00

Bill Clinton made Fleetwood Mac's "Don't Stop (Thinking About Tomorrow)" his '92 presidential campaign theme. I still remember what Seventeen Magazine wrote about it in its eco-edition: it's a tribute to the era of radical changes, the flower generation, the swing to the other extreme of the pendulum. It's about saying out loud what you think and what you want. It's about trying everything. It's

caranitanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-91154617176149746882007-04-11T00:20:00.000-05:002007-04-11T00:33:11.162-05:00

Siapa sih editor buku Habibie yang setelah diterjemahkan judulnya jadi DECISIVE MOMENT'S?

caranitanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-43353250728422839542007-04-07T20:44:00.000-05:002007-04-07T20:49:57.115-05:00

itu tubuhmengucur darahmengucur darahrubuhpatahmendampar tanya : aku salah?kulihat tubuh mengucur darahaku berkaca dalam darahterbayang terang di mata masabertukar rupa ini sgeramengatup lukaaku bersukaitu tubuhmengucur darahmengucur darah(Chairil Anwar, 1943)

caranitanoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-7293441786995707672007-04-04T22:41:00.000-05:002007-04-05T19:29:27.564-05:00

Melongok isi blog Cawir yang diperkenalkan di sini, saya semakin terkagum-kagum pada para warga sepuh yang demikian bersemangat melakukan apa saja di usia yang semakin senja, dengan kemampuan fisik yang mungkin lebih rendah dari saya. Ah, tidak usah jauh-jauh. Walaupun sebal ketika harus berkali-kali mengulang cara menggunakan komputer dan internet kepada kedua orang tua saya, tapi dalam hati

caranitanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-54337261094447609962007-03-29T11:27:00.000-05:002007-03-29T13:26:22.509-05:00

Never, EVER, underestimate the Indians (as in Asia, not Native American!) Brotherhood! So far, they have managed to bring the less-talented Sanjaya to the next phase of American Idol. What can a system do when, like, almost a billion text messages supporting Sanjaya, flood it? Now, if only a "Girl from Beijing" got a ticket to the singing contest, we'd definitely see a real competition. Hmmm...

caranitanoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-5941109476838950572007-03-22T07:24:00.000-05:002007-03-22T08:59:55.965-05:00

I just found out that The Jakarta Post has activated a commenting system for its news. Cool!!!! This way, outsiders/foreigners can share their thoughts on Indonesia's affairs, and on the other hand get the opportunity to know Indonesians' actual view on their domestic issues. As far as I know, only Media Indonesia online and Tempo Interaktif that have the same thing -- and these two are only in

caranitanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-12271224745710411742007-03-20T20:44:00.000-05:002007-03-21T01:45:24.141-05:00

My heart melted the second I saw his white, furry face with black, round eyes on the tube. As I was in a hurry, I only had time to learn the whole news about him later in the internet. And boy, doesn't this baby have potential to split a nation!To make the story short (I have a feeling this is no big news in Indonesia, hehehe...), Knut is polar bear cub abandoned by his mother, so he had to spend

caranitanoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-33117197221052157632007-03-19T08:39:00.000-05:002007-03-19T08:41:44.627-05:00

... libur memang terasa paling nikmat ketika yang lain harus bekerja, hehehe..

caranitanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-8557343168861037912007-03-17T00:24:00.000-05:002007-03-17T06:55:01.752-05:00

Sebelumnya saya ingin menyampaikan belasungkawa yang sebesar-besarnya pada Mbak Nila Tanzil yang baru saja mengalami musibah beruntun. Terutama setelah kehilangan orang tercintanya dalam salah satu tragedi transportasi negeri ini. Saya yakin Mbak Nila saat ini pasti masih kewalahan memperoleh (dan menanggapi) ratusan ungkapan simpati, baik via telepon, sms, maupun melalui komentar di blognya.

caranitanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-89238406546916102132007-03-16T07:55:00.000-05:002007-03-16T08:24:50.523-05:00

Memang tidak semua orang, Dik, bisa melihat keelokan pelangi di samar kabut. Tidak semua mengerti bahwa warna-warni tidak muncul dari satu spektrum saja. Lebih sedikit lagi yang ingat bahwa pelangi muncul setelah hujan dan kita kerap harus menenggelamkan pandang di keluasan langit untuk mencarinya. Tapi yakinlah bahwa warnamu memancar sama indahnya, bahkan ketika dikaburkan oleh coretan tak

caranitanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-12013405553387432122007-03-14T10:18:00.000-05:002007-03-14T20:39:02.341-05:00

Of all the characters of TS Elliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats (later brought on to stage by Andrew Lloyd Webber, in"Cats!"), it's Mr. Mistoffelees aka Quaxo that really draws my attention. This character is the magician cat who brings back Old Deuteronomy - the Jellicle Cats' leader - after the wise cat is kidnapped by the villain Macavity.Mr. Mistoffelees is described as a clever cat

caranitanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-6632060745375135622007-03-09T14:54:00.000-05:002007-03-09T14:57:26.988-05:00

angger2xx: ntar ya.... gue mau step out dulu, sekretaris gue nih perlu dikontrol... kalo nggak dia chatting aja kerjaannya.lenje: loh... sama kayak bossnya dong!

caranitanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-47049515390609530402007-03-09T08:36:00.000-05:002007-03-09T17:49:51.015-05:00

In commemoration of U2's first hit album "The Joshua Tree", here it goes, With or Without You.

caranitanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-38814823219974207682007-03-09T00:18:00.000-05:002007-03-09T00:49:30.877-05:00

Pop!Namamu muncul di jendela cakap maya. Setelah berapa lama... seabad?Aku ragu sejenak. Tapi kuputuskan untuk menyapamu dengan gaya pertukaran salam yang dulu selalu kita lakukan.Tendaaaaaaaangggggggggg!!!!Dan kamu menyambutnya. Aku sudah siap sebenarnya kalau terabaikan. Kita pun melanjutkan percakapan ini. Bagaimana kabarmu? Bagaimana kabar istrimu? Kamu sendiri bagaimana? Sudah menemukan

caranitanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-15948700226548949132007-03-06T21:09:00.000-05:002007-03-06T22:22:00.253-05:00

Tidak penting lagi acara kontes menyanyi bodoh itu.Saya cuma ingin menyudut, memeluk kaki. Merasakan rejaman pilu.Ingin pulang. Padahal di sanapun belum tentu ada yang bisa saya lakukan.

caranitanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-83776601850463604212007-03-04T00:32:00.000-05:002007-03-04T22:28:31.329-05:00

Ayah saya tersayang kadang-kadang bisa jadi orang paling norak di dunia, terutama kalau ada kaitannya dengan keluarga besar saya. Misalnya, dalam pertemuan keluarga yang sudah pasti diwarnai kegiatan menyanyi (jelas toh, kami kan orang Batak!), beliau berada di garda terdepan untuk memegang mike. Alasannya sih, harus ada yang mulai memeriahkan suasana. Padahal kami semua tahu bahwa begitu berada

caranitanoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-9379721378217491632007-03-02T04:33:00.000-05:002007-03-02T17:02:28.482-05:00

Potongan percakapan siang hari antara seorang perempuan dan seorang laki-laki.“Eh aku mau crita, sibuk ga? Lagi bisa trima tilpun ga?”“Iya iya bisa, crita ajaa…”“Serius gpp niii, soalnya mau crita ga penting ni, gpp trima tilpun?”“Iyaa gpp, ada apa?”“Hmmph… iya ini si, aku cuma mau crita aja, eh tapi ini ga penting lho.., kamu gpp???"“Iyaaaaaaaaaa... Ga pa paaaaaaaa....”"Iya gini…Lately I've been

caranitanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-1172560021756753372007-02-27T02:06:00.000-05:002007-02-27T08:41:30.956-05:00

Waktu agak lebih muda dari sekarang (ya, bangsa dua puluh tahunan silamlah, hehehe...) saya suka membaca novel-novel karangan Marga T dan Mira W. Saya kira kebanyakan remaja perempuan masa itu (mungkin juga kini, entahlah, saya tidak mengikuti perkembangan dunia penerbitan populer lagi) memiliki kecenderungan sama. Terutama waktu dimabuk cinta monyet: sepertinya saya (kami?) bisa mengidentifikasi

caranitanoreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-1172385473420838822007-02-25T01:37:00.000-05:002007-02-25T13:23:04.983-05:00

Being in New York for two days, and choosing to head home on Saturday night - while I could've spent my weekend in the world's liveliest city - had me contemplating during the three hour train trip back to DC on how uncool I've become . I remember the thing that crossed my mind when the van I rode on was passing through Queensboro Bridge, and I was looking down at the tops of the buildings,

caranitanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-1171923255798063272007-02-19T17:03:00.000-05:002007-02-19T17:40:23.176-05:00

(+) Je m'ennuie de toi.(-) He??? Maksudmu????(+) *mulai ragu-ragu* Er... maksudnya: saya kangen kamu.(-) Oh. Harusnya "tu me manques" *icon senyum*.(-) "Je m'ennuie de toi" artinya: kamu ngebosenin deh.(+) Hahahaha... biasa, pakai Google Translator!Moral cerita ini:Katakan isi hatimu dalam bahasa lain. Lebih baik lagi dalam bahasa yang tidak dikuasai kedua belah pihak. Kemudian salahkan Google

caranitanoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-1171230223707693052007-02-11T16:43:00.000-05:002007-02-11T19:58:38.260-05:00

(+) Something's been occupying my mind lately.(-) What?(+) Do you notice the buzzes about civil union and gay stuff and others?(-) Uhm. It's been around for quite some time, hasn't it? Why?(+) Well, you see... *coughing* you know that I'm not a shallow person, right? I mean, we have lots of gay friends. I didn't even blink when Steve confessed to me that he's gay. Yes, of course it made me

caranitanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-1170856555322450612007-02-07T08:55:00.000-05:002007-02-07T10:12:30.153-05:00

Mumpung mendekati Valentine's Day, perkenankanlah saya berbagi kisah nyata berikut, yang sedang menjadi kepala berita di media massa AS (dan mungkin sudah beredar juga di Indonesia, di tengah-tengah rangkaian berita soal banjir).Lisa Nowak, seorang astronot, mengendarai mobil sejauh 950 mil dari Houston ke Orlando, mengenakan pamper khusus misi luar angkasa, supaya tidak perlu singgah ke kamar

caranitanoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-1170693189808722672007-02-05T11:32:00.000-05:002007-02-05T11:43:20.623-05:00

Jakarta's heavily criticized governor said he could not be held responsible for the worst floods to hit the city of 12 million in memory, saying they were a natural phenomenon."There is no point in throwing abuse around," Governor Sutiyoso, who like many Indonesians uses one name, told el-Shinta radio station. (Washington Post, February 5, 2007)Yeah, right. As if the flood weren't the national

caranitanoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-1170378857631720052007-02-01T19:59:00.000-05:002007-02-01T23:38:23.656-05:00

Aneh.Ketika kita punya semua waktu di dunia, ketika jarak tidak lagi jadi masalah, kamu menjadi semakin asing buat saya.Padahal: Saya bisa memelukmu sewaktu-waktu. Mengecupmu tanpa harus ragu. Dan bukankah ini yang sebenarnya selalu saya nanti-nanti?Tapi dengan sedih saya harus bilang bahwa hasrat untukmu sudah mati.Aneh.Ternyata kehilangan hendak bisa lebih mengiris hati daripada gapaian yang

caranitanoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-1169645878850083622007-01-24T07:37:00.000-05:002007-01-25T00:49:09.583-05:00

Guess I should blame it on my niece."YEEEEWWWW!!! Valentine's Day! That sucks!""Don't hate the commercials if you lack a man now." I didn't even move my eyes from the newspaper I was reading."Aju, have you ever really celebrated Valentine's Day?"And that was the very moment your name came up in the conversation. The memory of you -- never really disappears -- started lingering again. It was the

caranitanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-1168438361302796112007-01-10T09:12:00.000-05:002007-01-10T09:21:55.216-05:00

Ketika di langit ada bintang, 'Dik sayangaku menunggu kedatanganmupada mega di langit, 'Dikkutanyakan kabar beritamuJanji-janji aku ingat, 'Dik sayangtersedot rasa di hatibintang-bintang memanggilmu, 'Dikmenunggu bulan purnamaKala itu, janjimu disaksikanlangit bintang, diiringirasa cinta yang begitu besarKetika di langit ada bintang, 'Dik sayangdengarkan tangisan hatibersamaan dengan suara malam,

caranitanoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-1167869832178993452007-01-03T18:34:00.000-05:002007-01-07T09:24:31.646-05:00

Firstly, I'd like to extend very belated Christmas and Idul Adha greetings to those who celebrated them and best wishes for the New Year to everyone. It's been quite long since my last post and, believe me, I actually had a lot of ideas for this blog but somehow couldn't bring myself to write them down. Holiday blues? Maybe! There are a few things that I'd like to share, though.This Christmas

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