How Precious Time Is

You know every good bye always forms a new scar and a new memories, and it is also the marking of a new beginning which will lead to another good bye.

I just want to share a little of my story here. You know how hard it is for someone who just get out of their comfort zone and try new things. Not everyone can adapt to new environment and friends quickly, you can say that I am one of those people who find it difficult to interact with new environment. But, for the first time, I feel so confident of introducing myself to the new environment.

So I have this business class in my university, and it is simply the best class I have ever had in my life so far. I used to feel homesick, I always need to go back home at least once in 2 weeks last year. But things really changed as soon as I am in the Business 2E. They are my only reason to stay out of my home for more than a month. They are my greatest escape when life gets sour, they teach me how to make lemonade out of it.

When I first came here, many people said that Jakarta is such a wild place, a rude place full of rude and individualistic people. It turns out to be the opposite, and I truly find who myself truly are here. My classmates, who I always meet every single day for 9 months approximately, have always known how to support each other. They always there when I need them and so does the opposite. I feel something different in B2E. Many other classes are fighting against each other, compete their own classmates to win. But us? we help each other in order to win.

We stay solid while other class are making gap between each other to make themselves comfortable. The point is, B2E does have gaps but we're still able to blend when it comes to final projects, final exams. We always there to support each other because we feel like we're in this together. I'm not saying that other classes are bad or worse, I mean we all have a bad sides, and we just know how to overcome it, to maintain that bad things so it doesn't get bigger and reach the surface.

All I wish right now is that time could stop ticking for a while and let me enjoy being in this class a little longer. But I know that would be unfair for those who wish time to go faster. So For you, who always try to make time goes faster by wasting it for nothing useful, change! Time is a very important thing in life as it never comes back. We could never regain that last 1 second, it's just gone you know.

So, I just want to say, enjoy being with your friends, you best friends, or whoever you love while they are still around you, while you can still feel their presence. Because we do not know when will time say: "Okay, time's up, time to go to the next chapter and you gotta leave it all behind.".

For my friends, all of you in B2E, I could never thank enough for everything you have given to me through out this one unforgettable year. You all are part of my life and part of the best memories I have. After this, we are going to be separated in different classes, and I do hope we all get new great classmates. Literally, thanks! I could never ask for a better class, I mean it.

LESSON: Do not ever trust what people say unless you already face it with your very own body. You feel it, you learn it, you experience it, you judge it. Don't ever let yourself live in other people's opinion, for you have your own.

TAYLOR SWIFT IS BACK ON SPOTIFY!!!

And I am freaking out!!!! This is so exciting! After three long years of waiting for her to return to Spotify, she finally did it! I know she did this on purpose, is that to celebrate of 1989 selling over 10 million albums worldwide and the RIAA's 100 million song certification announcement. 

I know that Spotify has changed their rules and regulations regarding both the artist's payment and the streaming service for platinum members. This is the true reason why Taylor is willing to re-release all her songs and albums on Spotify. This is such a wise decision by Spotify, I mean, if we want to enjoy something, an art or other things that are a result of someone else's hard works, we should be proud if we enjoy the original ones. In return, the artists themselves should be paid because of their hard works.

For you who always see the bad side of Taylor, just....you are so pathetic and sad. There are a lot of good things in this world and you always try to see the bad ones? Wow, just wow, well enjoy your life right there.

And for you who thinks this is only Taylor's trick to lower Katy Perry's new album, you are very wrong. Taylor would never want to do any cheap tricks like that, she's a smart and talented person. Well I just wanna thank you guys for hating Taylor, literally you are a fan of her as well, you are always there when Taylor does something. Thanks for making her more famous, Swifties love you all. Oh...and thank you for commenting bad things on Taylor's posts because you have literally dedicated your time for Taylor by visiting her instagram and commenting on her posts. Such a true fans you all are. 

Anyway, go stream for Taylor's new album now! They are available on Spotify! I'm gonna make my very own "Best of Taylor Swift" playlist now. #Swifties 

Go to this link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/06HL4z0CvFAxyc27GXpf02

A Letter for Ahok

I know you that you have been sentenced to be imprisoned for 2 years. You know what Pak Ahok? I have never been so in touched with news unless it is so loud that it could reach my very own ears. I never wanted to hear or see or know about how you were judged since it would only bring me a lot of frustrations and unnecessary anger. But, yesterday a lot of international news which I usually read, such as CNN, BBC News, Jakarta Post, Reuters, even Amnesty International had their headlines filled with your name, I saw your name everywhere. And then I realize that I am not alone, we are not alone Pak Ahok, the world knows you and what you have been facing through out the rough 9 months. Once again, I say, we are not alone, the world is so big and consists of many important news every hour, and you, are one of that most important person in this world until they allow you to become their headlines. Here is one of its headlines: 

"Indonesia: Ahok conviction for blasphemy is an injustice" - source: https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2017/05/indonesia-ahok-conviction-for-blasphemy-is-an-injustice/

here is another one:

"PBB Desak RI Tinjau Ulang Hukum yang Jerat Ahok"

source: http://www.cnnindonesia.com/internasional/20170510094031-106-213735/pbb-desak-ri-tinjau-ulang-hukum-yang-jerat-ahok/

Few months ago, I heard that London (or is it New York?) wanted you to become their governor. I am so impressed and proud to hear that, I mean, finally they see someone from Indonesia as a "clean" and honest person until they trust them to hold one of the most important position in their city. The world sees you as a hero, an honest individual, as the positive change barer, and as one of the most trustworthy person with a high quality of intelligence. Many people hate you because of that, but you have to know, they hate you not because of your negativity. They dislike you because you are a right person, you dare to bring change to Indonesia, especially Jakarta, while others prefer to close their eyes tightly and pretend like those problems you have been facing do not exist. They hate you, because they know they do not match with you, because you are so amazing and the praised by the world. They hate you because of that. 

You should be proud of yourself, because you have a good will and you are honest, that is the most important thing. You never lie to your own people, instead you push all your efforts to get rid of those "liars" around you to make your own people's life better. But it seems your haters dislike that, and they do not have anything else to blame you. I mean it, seriously, what is there to blame? You made Jakarta cleaner, better, more discipline, cheaper and more lovable. You did all of that without corrupting money from your people. So what will they use to blame you? How to bring you down? Yup, religion and race would do. You are the very first indeed, a Christian governor who lead Jakarta, so once you said something sensitive, they will blame you and call you as someone who is "heathen". 

I do not understand how those haters think, I mean in America, their religion are protected even though there were ban, but still 50% of Americans go down the street to state how they were really against the ban. They respect every religion, every single of them, as Michelle Obama said "We are all here to worship freely". Those Americans, who they call "heathens" actually protect them so that they can all receive equality in worshiping what they believe. Because as we all know, there are no perfect religion, everything is simply imperfect. And those imperfections create a perfection if only we could work together in diversity, if we can unite as one. Isn't this an ironic? How they call you "heathens" while you are on your ground to always protect and support them. 

I know that the world knows this, the United Nations knows this and I am pretty sure they are really against injustice. Do not fear Pak Ahok for you have done nothing wrong, and I believe you know that. We all are here to support, to pray for you, and of course to continue your legacies. Always remember this:

"Berbahagialah orang yang dianiaya oleh sebab kebenaran, karena merekalah empunya kerajaan sorga." 

                                    - Mat 5:10

Congratulations to SMA Santo Aloysius Bandung

I am a proud alumni of St. Aloysius Bandung, even prouder today after one of the local news media of West Java, Indonesia, declared the National Exam results. Based on what I just said you can already predict where this is going. YES! St. Aloysius peaked at the 3 BIGGEST of many schools in Bandung!! This has been going for many years consecutively, why am I proud then? Because I know how hard it is to stay on that position for years without falling out of 10 Biggest Rank. I know the struggle, the efforts I must give in order to make that position mine. 

I want to congratulate all the teachers involved in patiently teaching, conducting and sacrificing lots of their time and energies to make this happen. No achievements can be achieved instantly, and in order to achieve such achievement you're gonna need more than a person to help you, a person that always there behind your back to support you whether mentally or physically and those people are the teachers who had always been available for their students. There are two biggest things to be sacrificed, and those are yourself and time. Because both are limited and you can't have any exact same repetition for both either. And these teachers have willingly sacrificed their time for the students.

And not only the teachers, but also the students who have fought for this at their best. I've been where those students have been, endless assignments, practices, and extra time learning a.k.a. course, especially for Biology, Chemistry and Physics. I know that feeling of tired and sick of seeing Physics equation, but believe me, it really is worth all the efforts. I'm glad that y'all finally made it this far, and even able to CLAIM both #1 AND #3 this year! How awesome is that? You really are competent successor. Once again, congratulations! I wish I had the chance to say this in person.

And of course, the one and only who always there for us all, who helped us no matter what we've done, who always push us out of our comfort zone, God Himself. Without His blessings, none of these would happen. Therefore be thankful to Him because these all happened because of His permission. 

We are T.O.P. Saint Aloysius O.K.!!!!!

April 2017

Another month ends, new one begins. I can barely believe that it is gonna be May already, I mean where have the other 4 months gone? 

April 2017, a month full of unexpected things, both bad and good, a month with the most happiness and sadness at the same time. Here are some big things happened in April 2017:

1. Raisa and Isyana released their collaboration single, "Anganku Anganmu", which literally lit up April. A song of hope, spirits, and good vibes which encourage everyone, especially women to stand up for themselves. A song which I find very fit to April situation, a song which encourages forgiveness, kindness, equality, love, passions, and unity. I wish there would be a lot more songs like this coming in the future! 

2. Ahok lost the election and Anies won, unexpectedly. It is not a lie and secret anymore, even to the international world that racism is one of the most contributed factor of Ahok's lost. I mean, he is brave, honest, kind, professional, and love his people, how would someone not vote him? How would he lose while all he's been doing is nothing but helping and spreading love to the people of Jakarta. Only those who have been blinded is not able to see this, shame on them. But well, it is what it is, and the present has to continue its path. It is rude to not give any chance to the one who has won, so I'm here to say, goodluck on whatever you're doing Pak Anies, you have a lot to do. God bless you and your path always!

3. North Korea and US Feuds

I hate to call it as a "war", so instead let's just call it a feud. Just as we all feared, North Korea plans to launch its missile to US, which literally, means war. Baba Vanga has predicted this like 20 years ago and I don't know what time may bring to us today, but I do hope that prophecy is broken. Why would war if you can enjoy peace? Wouldn't it be harder for Kim to rule the whole world by himself just as he wants? Whatever may come after this, US should not take this too extreme or else this world has to be sacrificed, not only US or North Korea. They both are the part of this world and if they get the impact then all of us do. Just, spread kindness and forgiveness, there is no use spreading hatred and anger. It won't solve a thing, in fact it will make the situation worse.

4. New music this April:

• First Time - Kygo Feat. Ellie Goulding
• Bon Apetit - Katy Perry feat. Migos
• Despacito - JUSTIN BIEBER IS FEATURED IN THIS SONG!!!
• Matches by Cash Cash feat. ROZES
• A lot more!!

5. Top Movies released in April:

• Beauty and the Beast
• Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
• Logan
• Power Rangers
• The Smurf: Lost Village

6. McDonald's launced new products to celebrate Smurf: The Lost Village movie. You guys should try the new Taro McFlurry and Sea Salt Caramel Ice Cream!!! It tastes A++++Mazing!

New Collaboration of Raisa and Isyana

Have you gusy listened the new song? It is A+++++MAZING! A great collaboration of the year I must say. Taylor and Zayn IDWLF is dethroned let me tell you that. It is very rare to hear Indonesian songs like this, it's one of a kind I must say. And the video is so aesthetic, so cool, so...artistic. 

The new song is called "Anganku Anganmu", a collaboration between Isyana Sarasvati and Raisa, two of most popular nowadays female singers. I've been dreaming of their collaboration for years and it's finally here. I must say I admire the song exactly the moment I heard it the first time. For you who don't know who are Isyana and Raisa, let me tell you that they are like Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston back then in 1998 releasing "When You Believe", took their feud issues off. 

The song itself is about "Girl Power", all in all it wants to say that we have to stop fighting, stop holding and following our ego, instead we must unite as one because we can achieve everything TOGETHER, without hatred and hesitation. The only thing that limit us to strive through is that hateful feelings toward each others. Everyone has and deserves the same room in the world, because we all breathe the same oxygen, stand in the same ground, and we all consume what mother nature has given to us. 

"Jangan sia-siakan waktumu tuk membenci..." or "Don't waste your time to hate..." is one of my favorite lyrics of the song. Guys, you gotta download it on iTunes, watch the video on YouTube and stream the song on Spotify!!! 

Song ratings:

Lyrics: 10/10

Music: 9/10

Music Video: 9/10

Voice: 10/10 (I definitely feel that their voice is matched! :))

Overall: 9/10

Here is the link to the video: https://youtu.be/vV6fjXiCMEo

Here is the link to stream on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/3jK5ndIlxMK3rN0gjlfkzh

A letter to Mimi

I have heard a lot about the rumors that Mariah Carey will be dropped by Epic Records and I must say that is a silly thing. She is a legend, a talented artist, she sings the longest running #1 song in Hot 100 history, she has sold more than 250 million records, and she has the most #1 singles by solo artist more than anyone in the earth. It must be very silly if Epic Records want to drop her all of the sudden.

I know that "I Don't", her new single has not been doing very well on the chart nor the radio. Well, I must say it is a flop. I mean, she is Mariah Carey and she was famous back then in 1990s which means, most of her devoted fans were about her age or even older. Idk what about you guys but my parents and my grandparents hates Mariah's new genre, and they really have a point. People at her age (if they are not a singer) or even older would choose to listen to Adele's or Ed Sheeran's songs, they love ballads, pop and souls, not an R&B songs. If you want to get attention from the youth, let me tell you that teenagers love to listen to dance songs, pop songs and modern R&B such as Beyonce's. Idk which one you want to get attention from, but sadly I don't think people are liking your "I Don't". Admit it, only devoted and die hard fans would love em.

I think you should sing another ballads such as "Hero", "Without You", "I Still Believe" if you want to get your old fans back. They are always there waiting for you to release such incredible songs like you used to do. You keep on disappointing them by releasing what you are not expected to release. To be honest, "I Don't" is a total mess and music-less for both youth and your old fans. If people love it, the chart won't lie Mariah, I mean look at Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, The Chainsmokers. You could hit #1 in 2008, when there were Lady Gaga and Rihanna in that year also, hitting #1. You can if you just listen and see the real world. Try to blend with the present, with your fans all over the world. We still want to hear a lot like "Love Takes Time" and "Emotions" or "Fantasy". 

You are a professional it would be a shame if your true self is hidden because of your manager forces you to do something that you are not. Reality show is not your thing and never will be. It was Stella's, not Mariah's. The media been saying that she is your closest friend, well I see her as a parasit. I just hope you are not being used as her poppet. You are an independent woman Mariah, you still can achieve what you should be achieving, only if you want to change and adapt the present, get out of your comfort zone, change your genre or if you want to stay, make a music such as "We Belong Together" or "I Stay in Love", songs that people would love, not what you would love. However music industry is your career after all, and by career I mean you are working with and for the records and the fans not with your own self. 

Remember, people nowadays do not care about the past of a singer. If they love the music, they just love it and will keep on listening to it over and over again. Choice is yours. We've been waiting for the old music of yours, we hope to see you back. Well if you want to back where you were. If not, then........well.......stay where you are, don't move, stay in your comfort zone, stay blinded, and forget your old fans.