This post is dedicated to the victims all disasters in Indonesia.
The mountain of Merapi in Jogja, my hometown, erupted on the 26th of October. Not only did it erupt once but it erupted several times. The latest eruption was 31st of October at about 2pm. The vulcanic clouds wrecked many homes and killed a lot of people. The eruption also resulted in rain of vulcanic ashes leaving nearby towns like Jogja and Magelang filled with ashes and dusts.
Many people are still living in tents provided by volunteers.
On th 26th of October, an earthquake and a great tsunami hit the island of Mentawai. Homes are flat to the ground, people are missing, many are injured and countless are killed. Volunteers are giving their best efforts to help but it has been quite a challenge because of the extreme weather.
It has been a few days that Jakarta, the town where I currently live, is drained by heavy rain. Many areas are flooded leaving Jakarta more crowded with its heavy traffic.
I hope this country will find a way to soothe its pain. I hope many people will find their ways to reach out to those in troubles. I hope that the sadness will be wiped away soon.
In the meantime, let us spare our time to pray and most of all let us ACT.
My friends and I are having a fundraising which you can see here: Fundraising for Merapi
All profits from this t-shirts will go to the victims of Merapi.
Let's Pray for Indonesia.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Express Yourself
Vicki’s 7th challenge is all about clustering. This challenge is hosted by Marif and it’s a tough one. 12 elements (what?!) and 3 papers – 1 used as a background and the other 2 as part of the elements. Clustering is not exactly my speciality so I had to think very hard and finally manage to design this:
Kit is by AWP called Citrus Zing
Font by Miss Tiina
Alpha is by AWP in Through my Window kit.
The photos are of me and one of my best friends called Regina. It was on our hols in Bandung. Just thought the photos are great, with different expressions (me anyway LOL) and I have been meaning to scrap it for a while but just didn’t have the time.
Enjoy!
Loves, A
Kit is by AWP called Citrus Zing
Font by Miss Tiina
Alpha is by AWP in Through my Window kit.
The photos are of me and one of my best friends called Regina. It was on our hols in Bandung. Just thought the photos are great, with different expressions (me anyway LOL) and I have been meaning to scrap it for a while but just didn’t have the time.
Enjoy!
Loves, A
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Mangan, Dungo, Tresno
Bet you’re wondering what the heck is that title about! I understand. That would be the Javanese version of Eat, Pray, Love. Don’t ask me who translate it, somewhere between me and my crazy friends I guess.
Just got back from seeing that movie last night. It was a really tough night so I thought I could use a little Eat, Pray and Love. And I was right! I’m no movie critic, I can probably say great to anything I watch that doesn’t involve too much blood and Arnold Schwarzenegger, but it was really entertaining (I laughed a lot). I read the book so it was only right that I watched the movie too.
The movie was a lot more than I expected, though missing a few bits and bobs. I know that there are some people who doesn’t approve of Gilbert’s action (I’m sure it’s just envy) but I don’t care, like her anyway. I think she’s very brave to go to three foreign countries, though with a very strange reason me think: to find herself. Like I wouldn’t like to go around the world to “find” myself. Anyhoo, the woman has money so we can’t blame her really for travelling around the world, after all it’s HER money and so what if her not-so-extraordinary life AND love life became a hit. I still like her anyway.
My favourite part is Ketut, the medicine man with no teeth. He is just the most hilarious man on earth. Quoting him “Smile with your liver”. I crack up everytime I hear that. I definitely envy the margarita pizza. It looks so good. Crazy that they have the whole plate all by themselves! It could’ve fed probably 3 people. That girl is one lucky gal.
Anyways, I think the point of the film to me is: it’s OK to feel good about yourself. Do you sometimes have that feeling of guilty, where you don’t think you’ve done enough and don’t deserve anything? Well ladies (and gentlemen), give yourself a break! You’re doing JUST fine and you are more than welcome to take a one year pilgrimage to 3 countries of your choice. Wow, I really am learning a lot from me.
One more thing, wondering why I’m blogging again? Well, it’s my new kind of commitment, we shall see if I keep it.
Loves, A
(I feel like Allison in Pretty Little Liars! Oooo so mysterious ain’t it?!)
Just got back from seeing that movie last night. It was a really tough night so I thought I could use a little Eat, Pray and Love. And I was right! I’m no movie critic, I can probably say great to anything I watch that doesn’t involve too much blood and Arnold Schwarzenegger, but it was really entertaining (I laughed a lot). I read the book so it was only right that I watched the movie too.
The movie was a lot more than I expected, though missing a few bits and bobs. I know that there are some people who doesn’t approve of Gilbert’s action (I’m sure it’s just envy) but I don’t care, like her anyway. I think she’s very brave to go to three foreign countries, though with a very strange reason me think: to find herself. Like I wouldn’t like to go around the world to “find” myself. Anyhoo, the woman has money so we can’t blame her really for travelling around the world, after all it’s HER money and so what if her not-so-extraordinary life AND love life became a hit. I still like her anyway.
My favourite part is Ketut, the medicine man with no teeth. He is just the most hilarious man on earth. Quoting him “Smile with your liver”. I crack up everytime I hear that. I definitely envy the margarita pizza. It looks so good. Crazy that they have the whole plate all by themselves! It could’ve fed probably 3 people. That girl is one lucky gal.
Anyways, I think the point of the film to me is: it’s OK to feel good about yourself. Do you sometimes have that feeling of guilty, where you don’t think you’ve done enough and don’t deserve anything? Well ladies (and gentlemen), give yourself a break! You’re doing JUST fine and you are more than welcome to take a one year pilgrimage to 3 countries of your choice. Wow, I really am learning a lot from me.
One more thing, wondering why I’m blogging again? Well, it’s my new kind of commitment, we shall see if I keep it.
Loves, A
(I feel like Allison in Pretty Little Liars! Oooo so mysterious ain’t it?!)
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