tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61246062024-03-07T02:23:15.533-05:00Caranita in the CityUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger339125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-12110487952032279332016-05-20T02:41:00.000-05:002016-05-20T02:43:01.307-05:00Presence
It's been six freaking months since the Great Exit of the Great Love of my life.
We should be celebrating his 77th birthday in a week. But the birthday man won't be anywhere near.
I still feel weird looking at his pictures. He's still here. He ought to be, with presence feels oh so strongly.
And at the same time, my eyes get wet, my throat feels lumped, when I pass by random places Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-50218036618640026392015-12-02T09:44:00.001-05:002015-12-02T10:15:06.394-05:00Company in LossUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-6189056739464548712015-08-01T23:48:00.001-05:002015-08-01T23:48:15.378-05:00Divine InterventionAfter all, the blog still exists. It withstands the test of time, and several posts that have never been published. As I opened Blogger, I saw six, SIX, drafts. It is actually kind of refreshing to reread them one by one, each only contains a paragraph or two, and most are unfinished sentences. I was toying with the idea to delete them, but then decided against it. They are, after all, the proof Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-55993735075279749732011-06-03T20:07:00.007-05:002011-06-04T12:40:41.280-05:00Missing the PiratesHe 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 brochureUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-9921245672366159952011-05-29T15:58:00.003-05:002011-05-29T17:06:19.927-05:00In the CitySo 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 Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-80234566916786732812011-01-03T05:25:00.005-05:002011-01-03T07:35:51.042-05:00First Randomness of 2011God 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.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-50445654526142590722010-08-28T01:15:00.001-05:002010-08-28T01:18:44.710-05:00Diplomacy in the Age of No Great StatesmenThe 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 Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-25635391132048010552010-02-26T22:06:00.001-05:002010-02-26T22:06:22.369-05:00Lessons from AbbyAbby 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, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-60168090235737176962009-12-27T22:10:00.000-05:002010-01-10T22:12:06.826-05:00A Brief Note on Grammar and CriticismsA 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 Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-45333277500544912372009-07-06T02:06:00.001-05:002009-07-06T02:08:54.736-05:00The FarewellI 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 Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-20028059235575568882009-02-09T21:55:00.002-05:002009-02-09T22:00:21.717-05:00Notes from the 2009 Grammy Awards1. 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 Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-78092977956989075492008-11-05T00:19:00.009-05:002008-11-05T07:30:20.446-05:00Obama Made Me Write AgainObama'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 Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-21162254954196081112008-08-09T10:12:00.003-05:002008-08-10T02:06:29.116-05:00Tak Ada Asap Tanpa Api? True, But...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 disclosedUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-81795966082358915472008-08-08T02:45:00.003-05:002008-08-08T03:02:05.565-05:00Commitment Phobia?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?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-31523311539644435132008-07-25T14:07:00.002-05:002008-07-25T14:10:13.050-05:00Done. Finally.Mission accomplished. *ear-to-ear grin*And I am. So. Not. Disappointed.Completing a fabulous day. Thanks, girls! :))))Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-17585427545060675942008-07-21T03:39:00.005-05:002008-07-22T09:59:07.252-05:00It's not the substance, nor the wordings...... 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 Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-26463201089409004202008-07-16T00:18:00.002-05:002008-07-16T00:32:50.182-05:00Home WreckerWho 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 Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-90751042149333396302008-07-14T08:29:00.008-05:002008-07-16T04:32:33.426-05:00What Happened on the Next Table Stays in the Blog!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 Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-39650520373772074762008-07-08T18:56:00.003-05:002008-07-09T07:09:56.038-05:00BlankedThey 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 Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-52323908465807869602008-03-15T14:36:00.016-05:002008-03-16T23:51:41.604-05:00Leaving DC (1)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)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-68038301004269220202008-03-14T00:01:00.004-05:002008-03-14T00:08:05.626-05:00Quote of the DayIf 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.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-9070659054402943092008-03-12T12:03:00.005-05:002008-03-12T15:56:01.679-05:00Thank God...... 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.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-64513499679990851422008-03-05T14:06:00.004-05:002008-03-05T15:31:13.111-05:00My Dad, Hillary Clinton, and Tough WomenI 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 Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-82646882714045420032008-02-27T14:49:00.010-05:002008-02-27T19:13:30.608-05:00Travel Warning to America?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 UnitedUnknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124606.post-12717930131441559412008-02-13T10:26:00.002-05:002008-02-13T10:48:30.601-05:00Stereotip CaturTeman 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 Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7