almost birthday

Thursday, May 07, 2009 | 1 Comments

birthday wishlist

Tumblr.

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 | 0 Comments

i'm giving it a try. sorry blogspot.

we're just april fools

Sunday, April 05, 2009 | 0 Comments

my God, it's already april. i could barely feel march. 
well, after 5 days of staying inside the apartment, i could breathe some fresh air last friday and went to St. Kilda and Richmond. 
today... i went to chadstone and had dinner at sofia. pretty good day, i suppose.

by the way, the word hatred and fake seems to be around my head all day long, no, all week long. 
just thought i'd let them know, our life is a competition, i'm already one step forward, and just to remind you, i will win. i might not have the essentials that you have now, but i'm sure i'm strong enough to keep going on. i will be stronger than you. my life without you wouldn't be a waste. if i could find better version of you, i would kick you away. like you did to me. 

unfortunately, i am not that kind of person, i am not you.
i grew, because of you. and because of your mistakes.



"4 am there's someone on your shoulder
they call, when its suddenly cold
you're like an autumn's leaf in winter's wind
blown away by the sudden lack of friends when you need someone close
don't give me lies of gold intentions..."

whatever will be, will be.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009 | 0 Comments

I am so excited! My mom and my grandma are coming this Friday to visit me! oh how i've missed them! 
the great thing is that, my grandma got her visa today, and they're going tomorrow! so it's kind of a rush. and what makes it amazing is, 5 hours ago, i texted my mom asking about grandma's visa and she said it's not done yet. and an hour ago, i said out loud "God, give my grandma her visa, i miss her so much!" and my phone beeped, i thought it was sasha, but it was my mother. saying that my grandma's visa is done and they're ready to go.

i cannot be more excited!

aside from that, i already counted everything i need for going to the america to see anberlin and taking back sunday. (if my dad allows it, which i hope he will). and stephanie said the place she works in is now hiring, so i can find my luck there to earn money! yay! 
and hopefully will have enough to get my main priority.
yes, taking back sunday and anberlin.

wish 
me 
luck 
lovelies. 

feels like bloggin'

Sunday, March 15, 2009 | 0 Comments

Um, hi. 
It's been awhile since I wrote a decent update here. That's only because I don't really know what to write. Okay, let me try this.
School- it's not really that bad. I'm keeping up with everything fine, but the essays. God. I'm so not in the mood for writing 2000 words essay. Although, I already have everything I need. But the light hasn't shine yet. 
Friends- got them. but this is australia babe. Not everyone lives in your town. I sometimes don't mind spending some time alone, I'm coping with loneliness just fine. And plus, like Sasha and I agreed, we need to stand on our own two feet. Never depend on anybody. Right Sha?
Health- Tired and having a little bit of a headache because of the rain. I didn't have any umbrella, so, yesterday, I walked to the bus stop and stood there for about 20 minutes in the rain, and after I got off, the rain was still going, so I walked to Deakin. As soon as I got to Chadstone, I bought an umbrella. And hopefully, will remember to bring it every time I leave the house. I often thought about how I never had to deal with this kind of situation in Jakarta.
Well, it's not like I'm going to have a driver and a car forever. Especially in this life that I've chosen. 
Come to think of it, when we grow up, we're not going to have someone taking care of our every need, are we? We (at some point) have to take care of ourselves alone. House rent, food, transportation, laundry, and all of that. No more mom and dad to take care of those for us. So better start from now. I might turned out to be a spoiled brat living like she owns everything just 'coz my parents gave me everything I need if I stayed back home. Have to pay and do everything by myself here, really brought me back to my senses. I am no longer feel the need to envy the world of the riches.
Love- screw this one, shall we?
Food- I only need 4 foods and 4 food only. Tacos, Sushi, Burrito, and Cookies. I rest my case.
Money- I've applied to two places, unfortunately, they haven't respond, so for now, I don't have any job. But I better get one soon, I want to spend money without the guilt. Because right now... I'm using my parents money. And it's bad enough that they have to pay for my house rent and my college tuition. I'm just feeling a bit guilty when I use it for something else (clothes, etc). It will be better if I earn and use my own money. Don't you think?

And that's about it. 
I actually cannot wait until mom and grandma visit me! I've missed them so much, and I do need to know the gossips from my mom. 

a wish,

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 | 0 Comments

If you asked me a few days earlier, "What do you want for your birthday?" I know, I know it's too early, but if you asked me that, I'm going to say some cheesy things like maybe, happiness, or such.
But now, I know exactly what I want.
I want to go to :



Yes, there it is. My two most favorite band (Taking Back Sunday and Anberlin), in one concert.
A few months, no, like 5 or 6 months ago, I was told to make a magazine for our mass communication class and I had to do 2 ads. I made one ad for a concert, which is Taking Back Sunday and Anberlin's. Oh, it's coming true. It's coming true now. I guess, I can see the future. No, I can't. But anyway, coincidence! Or a lucky guess, either of that.

So there you have it, that's what I want for my birthday. May 19th people! May 19th!
Fingers crossed for a miracle!


and p.s : evvvverybody knows I love Anberlin. Especially if they know me in person. True?

Dear Time Traveler,

Thursday, March 05, 2009 | 0 Comments

I envy you.

A thing I've said.

Wednesday, March 04, 2009 | 0 Comments

"Since he doesn't have any experience worth writing, except all the party and rock shows and getting drunk, he has to make a stupid story like that. Poor him."

I bet you all know who I was talking about.

My teenage moment.

Sunday, March 01, 2009 | 0 Comments

So, last friday, I went to Soundwave (finally) and had the best time ever. I met up with Diana there and watch a little part of Madina Lake and we went to see Alesana. I met Elise along the way. Alesana was awesome! I love their performance, it was so energetic! right after Alesana, we went back to stage 2 to see Less Than Jake, then we went to check the time table for signing bands. To my surprise, I got cramps and fell right in front of medical booth. embarrassing, i know. After that, I ran to stage 3 where I thought Bayside would be, only to realized that Bayside was on stage 6. So I have to ran back to stage 6 and saw Bayside. Right after Bayside, I went to Alesana's signing table. I only got them to sign my back and I didn't get any picture, because I was too nervous. Diana and I then went to stage one to see Forever The Sickest Kids! I was so pumped about it! I'm so excited to see them live! FTSK was great, and sooo amazing with the crowds! People jumped and mosh, it was getting hotter and hotter but it was fun! as the result of that amazing crowds, I got bruises. I stayed got front row for Anberlin! So was Elise! They were AMAZING, amazing, amazing, amazing!!!!! I waited for them for a little while, but they didn't came out so I went to line up for FTSK's signing. I was so nervous to meet them, I've been their fans since, february 2008 if I'm not mistaken. The first one was Caleb, I gave him the bracelet and he said "Aw you're so sweet" and then he kissed me (well on the cheek)! but enough to make me super nervous. Then I gave Jonathan a bracelet and he asked me "Do you know who made this?" and I said "No, because, I brought it from jakarta, Indonesia. I'm Indonesian." "Wow!! (high 5) I live in Indonesia too!" and of course, I didn't believe it. After meeting all of FTSK, I went to stage 5 to see Valencia, and got front row ♥ what I didn't know was, Nate from Anberlin was at stage 6! But that's alright because I get to see Valencia front row and I sang along to their every song! It feels so good to see them live because I love their album and I've been listening to it over and over since day 1 I bought it. You can see on my previous post that I posted their lyrics. After that I totally forgot what to do so I went to the merch stand and bought Anberlin & Valencia's shirts. What I forgot was, I had a ticket to see Maylene & Sons of Disasters at that exact time. So there goes my $2. I lined up for Valencia, and then added my embarrassment of the day, I got cramps in front of them. I am now, the singing-along-girl-with-cramps. Thank you cramps, I love you... not. And I have to sit first before I could walk again. When I could walk, I started walking towards the exit AND got cramps AGAIN, (see how much cramps loves me).
But over all Friday was the most amazing day I've ever had! To this date. period.
To this exact second, my whole body is still aching and plus, my feet still hurts so bad. This is the most terrible pain I've ever felt since.... I can't remember when. But tell you what, it was worth it.

I could relive today over and over and over again.

It's gonna take long.

Friday, February 27, 2009 | 0 Comments

It's gonna take long for me to update because I have tons of stories for today. And it's already 11 pm, and I don't think my eyes and finger could take it.

Well, I enjoyed Soundwave Festival, got a few things to remember them by, including scars and bruises and cramps, terrible, terrible pain. But that's okay. I freaking love today. Definitely an unforgettable, irreplaceable, one of the best days, I've ever had.

I hope you enjoy your Friday.

You know what,

Sunday, February 15, 2009 | 0 Comments

It was hard for me to leave home.
But somehow, I knew I'll be back.
And now I have a feeling, it will be harder to leave this town.
Because I knew from the minute I came, I'm going to leave.

Lookie here.

Friday, February 13, 2009 | 0 Comments

Guess what?? I'm going to Australia today!! Wish me all the best of luck.
I really can't wait until soundwave, it's going to be super awesome. I'm going to have so much fun!

Wish-list:
1. Polaroid Camera. I guess I'll have to save up and buy them on ebay.
2. fredflare.com to ship internationally.
3. The Orphaned Anything's. Aaaaaaaahhh!!!

that's about it. 

Hibernation.

Friday, January 30, 2009 | 0 Comments

I think it's time for me to hibernate for awhile. Let this steamy chaos cool down first and then I'll write again. I still write in my private journal in which I could be totally free and doesn't have to worry that my words might offend somebody.

Finishing my exams doesn't mean I'm less busy. I might even be busier! I've got a lot of things to get done before my departure on February 13th, including taking out my wisdom teeth. Good thing all the immigration stuff is finished.
One thing that made me slightly upset is my family. I'm so sad to leave them, especially my grandparents. My mom told me that both of my grandparents are more nervous than I am about this "trip" (I'll call it trip because I will eventually be back.) They're afraid that they won't see me again. No, not me, they're afraid that they'll die before seeing me again. And you know what, I was thinking the exact same thing. I'm afraid that if something happens, I won't be there. And it will definitely hurts to know that I can't be there in such a situation. I seriously love them to death.

Stay tune.

Lack of updates

Tuesday, January 27, 2009 | 0 Comments

So, so, sorry.
I'm so busy with final exams.
I hope I could write soon ;)

quick words:

Saturday, January 24, 2009 | 0 Comments

those crazy people who demonstrates almost every week
WAKE UP PEOPLE! just destroying things. why don't you do something productive instead? or at least give the solution to the problem.
you're destroying your country for god's sake. its your country thats dealing with all the loses.
shut up with your reason such as defending your religion, its effing not. you're making a wrong, effing wrong, impression of our religion.

seriously people think about it.
Last Monday was my last class of Computing. Unlike any other subject, I don't think this needs a revision. So, Winda and I decided not to do the past paper exam and just open the book at some page and pretended to read it. We came across a map of United States. And then... there's one state, MS. I asked Winda "What's MS?" "thenameofacertainsomeone" "Hahahaha, no seriously." she couldn't answer so we tried to remember but nothing came up. And then we had this idea...
We list all of the states and see which one is missing. So we did. I think the lecture is quite impressed to see us do some work. Although he didn't know that the work we've done has NOTHING to do with his subject.
So came this list:
At the moment, we've listed all states except MS. (We continued this list at break time). We refused to eat until we figured out what MS is. And we  won't try and search it in google because that's "giving up". We think hard, and Winda yelled "MISSISIPI!!!"
After the mystery is solved, we ate peacefully. And even forgot to study for the test after the break ;)

And the title is right, this is the most interesting thing that happened to me on Monday. And yes, my life is that boring.
1. Glitter tattoos
2. Potatoes (Soup, mashed, fried, baked)
3. Vanilla latte
4. Movies
5. Clowns
6. Balloons
7. Laughter
8. Babies
9. Seaweed

last, but not least, my family.

a life for me now is very enjoyable.

My feelings exactly:

Thursday, January 15, 2009 | 0 Comments

Now she's forgiven the harms of her past
She'll take a message somewhere it will last
She fails where she fails but she's trying
And growing up fast

Echoes climbing back
What's this
Hit or miss attack
You missed it
She's got white lights on her face
From the bad days
That she just can't erase
And her sad eyes are replaced
With the new life in a beautiful place

And this is the pattern
And this is the stone
This is the past she knows she can run from
This is the place she's been in since she was born

Deas Vail-White Lights

Go watch : The Fly Boys (Sky Kids)

Wednesday, January 14, 2009 | 0 Comments



Awards:

Ojai Film Festival : 
Audience choice- Best Feature Film
Bendfilm Festival : 
Audience choice- Best Feature Film
Arpa International Film Festival :
 Jury prize- Best Screen Play
Ashville Festival : 
Audience choice- Best Feature Film
Barbados International Film Festival : 
Audience choice- Best Feature Film
Jury prize- Best Feature Director
-Best Feature Actor
-Best Feature Actress
Jackson Hole Film Festival : 
Jury Prize- Best Feature Film
Garden State Film Festival : 
Jury prize- Best Feature Film
Jury Prize- Best cinematography 
Big Island Film Festival : 
Audience choice- Best Feature Film
Jury choice- Best Family Feature
California Independent Film Festival : 
Jury prize- Best Director
Jury Prize- Best Cinematography
Jury prize- Best Score
Sedona International Film Festival : 
Audience choice - Best feature film
Lake Havasu International Film Festival : 
Jury price- Best Feature Film
Jury Prize- Best Film Of 2008
9th Annual Westchester County International Film Festival : 
Jury prize- Best Feature Film
Tiburon International Film Festival : 
"Golden Reel Award"- Best Children Film
George Lindsay Una Film Festival : 
Jury prize- Best Feature Film
Beaufort Film Festival: 
Jury prize- Best Feature Film
Durango Independent Film Festival : 
Jury prize- Best Feature Film
Gasparilla Film Festival : 
Audience prize - Best Feature Film
Omaha Film Festival : 
Jury prize- Best Feature Film
Audience prize- Best Feature Film

the award list got so long, I'm too lazy to type it down. Check it out here.

12 days to final

Tuesday, January 13, 2009 | 0 Comments

Whoa, this semester went by fast. Wish me luck on my finals.

So, I'm still tired, maybe mom's advice was right, i need some kind of vitamin pills. pssh, i dont need that! i think i'm tired because i'm nervous. You know, moving and stuff. 

Resting!

p.s my mom loves stephen christian's blog. 'what an artist.' she said. :)

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