Monday, September 26, 2016

Greatest Grandpa

Until this age of 15, I’ve had a lot of moments in my life. Most were memorable, and even horrible. When someone asks me about an unforgettable moment, I would be pleased to tell my enjoyable moment. But I couldn’t deny if I evidently tell the bad one.

I couldn’t trash out my past about my grandpa’s mortality. I was a long time ago, when I was in 2nd of primary. I had only one grandpa from my mom, since my father’s dad died when dad was in junior high. I’m not that close to grandpa, but once I saw him I couldn’t bear my willingness to give him my warmest hug.

Actually I didn’t know much about him, but my mom did. Lately, she told me about grandpa and I admired him. Grandpa was such a nice person. He was very a patient person. My mom told me about a story. When she was being a little kid with full of laugh and happiness, she approached her father who was writing on his typewriter. You know that typewriter couldn’t do any erasing of words. So when we type, that’s what the outcome will be. 

My mom jumped up onto the table and started seeking the typewriter. She pulled out the paper that went out, and ripped it hardly. Gosh, she ruined my grandpa’s work.

Normally people will get angry in this kind of situation. They will shout at the kid, and leave their works. But that’s not my grandpa did. He smiled, with no words. He carried my mom warmly without any anger on his face. When he’s done, he got back retyping his works.

What a patient person he was. How could I be like him?

Second, he was generous. He could give a person a thousand rupiahs without any hesitation. If his relation was in trouble especially for finance, he would give whatever he could. He liked to give and share, not ask or take. He had given an advice: Do not take what foreigners have given us. 

I was so proud having a greatest grandpa. Unfortunately, he had diabetes in his age of 40. His weight reached until 105 kg. He was taken to the hospital. I didn’t know the exact time about his severe period. All I know is that he was doing dialysis once or twice a week. A lot of money had been spent for those processes.

I remembered when he came to my house celebrating my birthday. He couldn’t walk normally. He got a help from his old stick. He entered my small house, and took a seat on the sofa. I was changing my clothes into my princess gown.

After I finished my clothes changing, I went out from my room. All my families were there. They sang a happy birthday song for me, and they gave me a birthday cake. My grandpa gave me a car pencil case. Honestly, I didn’t like that present too much, but I appreciated him. I loved him. I thanked him a lot.

When he was in the hospital, suddenly he was collapsed. He had a coma. We were so worried about his condition. Evidently, Allah loved him more. He took grandpa on Mei 2009 on his age of 59. We had a full of tears, but we must let it go. Trust that this was the best for him and for us.

Saturday, September 17, 2016

I'd Rather Choose Japan

Where do I want to visit? May be the correct question is, where do I want to stay? Just kidding. Actually I do want to stay for several months in some certain countries while learning their cultures and language. If I have to choose one, I'd rather choose Japan. Why Japan?

I had been living in Japan for 4 years since I was two. So at least I have a glance of depiction about the country. I lived in a small city named Toyohashi. This city has been told by Mrs.Wiwin in the class before, so I had my own excitement writing on this blog.

I had my kindergarten period in Japan. It's a fun journey even though I'm the only Indonesian and moslem in my school. Sometimes I had a hard time during school because of friends, but it wasn't really a big deal.

Why had I lived in Japan? I followed my parents because they were having a doctoral student in Toyohashi University of Technology. We had an Indonesian student association there named PPI (Persatuan Pelajar Indonesia). I had best friends there! Most of their ages were above me. Now they live in different cities in Indonesia.

If I had a chance to visit that country again, I'd love to go to Toyohashi once more. Why? Because I want to recall the memories. No. Not recall.
It's better to make new memories rather than remind the old ones. 
Lol I've got an quote.

Actually I do want to feel the air of Japan. The cool, cold, mild, and sweet air that refresh your mind. I also want to experience the four seasons. The cool air in spring, warmth in summer, refreshing time in fall, and crystal clear snowballs in winter.

Oh, and food! You should know that I'm kind of food lover. But unfortunately I could be gaining weight easily, so I must limit my willing of eating. Go back to topic.

About food in Japan, I recommend you some.

First, takoyaki. For the one who doesn't know anything about takoyaki, you're outdated. Indonesian takoyaki and original takoyaki which means Japanese takoyaki are much different. Number one is the tako (octopus) itself. Japanese style's size is much bigger. Here, our takoyaki is kinda stingy. We got only a little piece of octopus's leg. How dare:( Number two is the flour. You can understand the differences when you taste both and start comparing those. Number three is the amount of sauce and other addition. The last, is the size of the takoyaki itself.


Second is its friend, okonomiyaki. Excuse me but in Indonesia, okonomiyaki is almost similar with vegetable fried, or just say 'bala-bala'. For Japanese, once again you can understand the differences when you taste both and start comparing those.







Third is kakigori. I'm freaking missing that dessert! It's an obligation dessert for summer. It's so easy to make, and we have many in our country as we said 'es serut'. I would like to show you the images. Hope you postponed your diet program haha.

Well actually there are so many things to tell but I'm sorry that I'm running out of words. Lastly, thank you for your time reading my imperfect story. See you soon on the next post!



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ME IN MEGANTARA

It's been a long time since my latest post about WTTF. Have you read that before? Well, if you haven't, I recommend you to read it. It's not a perfect shot but once you read it, I'll feel appreciated.

This time, I'd like to recount you about Megantara. What's Megantara? Well I bet you've known that already but let me tell you a pinch about this event.

Megantara is an art and culture festival which held by SMAN 3 Bandung. Megantara showed up Indonesian cultures which have spread in 5 main islands in the country. Each island had exhibitions, culinary events, traditional games, and many more. There were also parades along streets wearing traditional costumes, and a fashion show.

Many of us participated in the committee, so did I. I joined Megantara's decoration team in sub division of stage. I enjoyed my time working with groups of decoration, even though I had been in difficulties to manage my study time. We usually spent our working time from school ends-bell. Honestly I wasn't a hard work employee here, since my course schedule is full everyday (except Thursday). But still I've always maximized my work when I had time.

I fully appreciated my seniors who had given full-dedication in this work, especially Teh Avira as our leader. Thank you for your wise and humble leading, I felt welcome in this group.

Unfortunately I woke up late on the day. Automatically I went so late. Gosh, 8.30 am at the event. And remember, I was a committee. I felt mess up. What would my leader act? I bet her anger would floods me.

Bravely I went in to the gate. "I'm a committee," I said to the guard. Since she let me in, I passed in the gate. But still I couldn't take off my nervousness. I walked straight to the bangsal, and among all committees it's just me wearing non-committee shirt. I asked Teh Maya my shirt, and she gave me just like that. Oh God it's out of expectation. You should've known how relieved I was. The one who asked my lateness were my friends. Well I was shy, but not that much.

Once I changed clothes, I went out the gate. I didn't know what to do inside, besides all my tasks have been completed. Note : big thanks to Gratia and Rifasya who had accompanied me at those nervous times:)

Fortunately I met my friends who had finished their parade. We planned to go to BIP mall, and so we did. We went to 3 senior high to change clothes, and finally we went straight to BIP. Back then, I had an appointment with my junior high's friend called Dhea. We met up in Eatboss at 11.30 am. We had eaten lunch together and chitchat just to release our longings. 1 pm, we went to Lapang Bali. I leaded her to the gate, and started to cruise all around. I met my another old friends and I was so happy! I could remember my past memories with them when I was seeing their faces. How grateful I was.


Me and my junior high's friends
The most memorial event in Megantara was the night. We had 2 guest stars, they were The Changcuters and RAN. I liked them both especially for The Changcuters's energetic performances.

Unfortunately I had to go home at 9 pm so I couldn't watch RAN's full performances. But that's not a big deal 'cause I had a lot of fun with my friends.

My last gratitude for the committees and all the participants, you're awesome!