Showing posts with label random. Show all posts
Showing posts with label random. Show all posts
So much to do, so little time!
So many things I want to do now, but I don't know which to do first! My work, my part-time work, my list of hobbies, things I'd love to do next, etc... All crumble, scatter inside my head. Confused, as my music player keeps playing Dance to Your Daddy (by James Galway? I don't quite remember who's playing the flute), only last.fm knows how many times though. Too many distractions on my mind, I can't even focus working on office projects and some work stuffs. I sometimes stuck in this two way situation: bored of the stuffs I have to work on, and at the same time I feel that I really need to get them all done. Am currently in a public space inside my campus while I'm writing this right now... So I guess instead of whining annoyingly in front of these serious people (they are apparently my juniors) I thought I'd better write it down here in the blog.
Well after minutes and minutes of thinking... I guess the main problem is my time management. I should not procrastinate. I should obey the proper schedule I arrange inside my head. Thus I will have a lot of time to do all the things I love; soon after I'm done doing all those serious work stuffs. I did some blogwalking today (please I beg you, myself, don't do this again while you're in a work deadline. Sigh), got smitten by all the loveliness of the posts, and the most important thing I wanted to tell you is that I read something nice. Nurturing hobby is one way to keep me sane in this crazy world. And yes, I couldn't agree more, writer! So guys. Wish me luck, with whatever I have to do now. I'm serious. Toodles!
Image was taken from Lila Symons.
Random Questions II
Had just finally finished something this noon, and thought that I might need some fun. And now I have something coming up and something to do due to end of this week, but here I am... Procrastinating. This has been really on in my life lately, hasn't it? Weird.
Found these questions from my friend's page. I did similar type of questions last year when I was still in Bogor (procrastinated, to say the least). And now I thought it would be fun to do the part II. These questions are not mine, so I'm sorry if I didn't credit anyone on these and those I did last year. Okay, so here it is...
1. Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed?
Closed.
2. Do you take the shampoos and conditioner bottles from hotel?
No.
3. Do you sleep with your sheets tucked in or out?
In...
4. Have you ever stolen a street sign before?
Not... yet. If ever, I would want a Penny Lane one. Please?
5. Do you like to use post-it notes?
Like a lot!
6. Do you cut out coupons but then never use them?
No. I hardly think that coupon thing really works, it rely on an uncertain thing called destiny. And the possibility of that destiny or luck could be very small. Therefore I barely do something with coupon. (I wonder why I'm taking this question rather too seriously...)
7. Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of a bees?
By none.
8. Do you have freckles?
Yes, a bit. Normal people would have these.
9. Do you always smile for pictures?
Would be cruel if we don't.
10. What is your biggest pet peeve?
Being a perfectionist (but not an extreme one). I always wanted to do everything sistematically, i.e. step by step. I would feel sad if I missed even a little something on the process; something that people just don't give a damn about.
11. Do you ever count your steps when you walk?
Yes, I do sometimes.
12. Have you ever peed in the woods?
Errr...
13. What about pooped in the woods?
Don't be silly...
14. Do you ever dance even if theres no music playing?
Yes. Apparently the music was playing automatically in my head.
15. Do you chew your pens and pencils?
I... Used to.
16. How many people have you slept with this week?
Zero.
17. What size is your bed?
Small size?
18. What is your Song of the week?
Klonoa's Grandpa's Chair?
19. Is it okay for guys to wear pink?
A very light pink; yes. But striking bright neon pink... No, sorry.
20. Do you still watch cartoons?
Of course!
21. Whats your least favorite movie?
Hmmm...
22. Where would you bury hidden treasure if you had some?
Somewhere in my house.
23. If you're a girl, bra size? If you're a guy, pants size?
Won't tell.
24. What do you dip a chicken nugget in?
Chili sauce.
25. What is your favorite food?
Hard question. I would go for anything that involves noodles.
26. What movies could you watch over and over and still love?
I Am Sam, The Devil Wears Prada, A Hard Day's Night, Disney's...
27. Last person you kissed/kissed you?
Big Sis, she just came to town this holiday and we finally met after around 9 months.
28. Were you ever a boy/girl scout?
Yes. In my elementary school days.
29. Would you ever strip or pose nude in a magazine?
None, of course.
30. When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper?
Mid of July, this year. A postcard and an actual letter.
31. Can you change the oil on a car?
Not yet.
32. Ever gotten a speeding ticket?
No!
33. Ever ran out of gas?
No...
34. Favorite kind of sandwich?
One which is not too heavy and thick on layers. A small and thin one, that could get into mouth easily.
35. Best thing to eat for breakfast?
Scrambled chicken + egg + veggies and rice.
36. What is your usual bedtime?
Around 11.00 PM.
37. Are you lazy?
Not really. But I have to admit I kinda procrastinate sometimes. Now, for instance.
38. When you were a kid, what did you dress up as for Halloween?
I don't celebrate Halloween.
39. What is your Chinese astrological sign?
Snake.
40. Are you horny?
Are you?
41. Do you have any magazine subscriptions?
Yes, online subscriptions.
42: Which are better legos or lincoln logs?
I don't know what Lincoln Logs are, so I will choose Legos.
43: Are you stubborn?
Seems so.
44. Who is better... Leno or Letterman?
Don't know any...
45. Ever watch soap operas?
Yes.
46. Are you afraid of heights?
Fortunately, no.
47. Do you sing in the car?
Always.
48. Do you sing in the shower?
Sometimes.
49. Do you dance in the car?
To the beat of nice favorite songs - Yes.
50. Ever used a gun?
Water guns, glue guns...
51. Last time you got a portrait taken by a photographer?
Few weeks ago.
52. Do you think musicals are cheesy?
It depends.
53. Is Christmas stressful?
I don't celebrate Christmas.
54. Ever eat a pierogi?
I haven't.
55. Favorite type of fruit pie?
Blueberry pie.
56. Occupations you wanted to be when you were a kid?
A teacher, astronaut, doctor, and artist!
57. Do you believe in ghosts?
As in my belief; I believe in spirits.
58. Ever have a Deja-vu feeling?
Often...
59. Take a vitamin daily?
Not daily.
60. Wear slippers?
Used to wear pretty slippers, when I was a kid.
61. Wear a bath robe?
Yes.
62. What do you wear to bed?
Simple house dress.
63. First concert?
Haven't been on a real concert yet...
64. Wal-Mart, Target or Kmart?
None of these are local stores in country that I lived. So I don't know.
65. Nike or Adidas?
I'm not familiar with sport brands, to be honest. All I know that they both have good quality, so I guess I could go on with both.
66. Cheetos Or Fritos?
I rarely eat snacks...
67. Peanuts or Sunflower seeds?
Sunflower seeds.
68. Ever hear of the group Tres Bien?
Haven't.
69. Ever take dance lessons?
Would love to.
70. Is there a profession you picture your future spouse doing?
An artist, or an architect, or a profession that's strong-related to the environment. I would want to spend my life with someone who can make me care and appreciate the environment better.
71. Can you curl your tongue?
Funny that I can.
72. Ever won a spelling bee?
I even don't know what that is.
73. Have you ever cried because you were so happy?
Yes :')
74. Own any record albums?
Vinyl records? Yes.
75. Own a record player?
No. But my Dad has a turntable, is that the same as record player?
76. Regularly burn incense?
No.
77. Ever been in love?
Silly question, indeed...
78. Who would you like to see in concert?
The Beatles. Although I know that this won't happen.
79. What was the last concert you saw?
Concert for George. Just to check on I'll See You In My Dreams - Joe Brown.
80. Hot tea or cold tea?
Better served hot.
81. Tea or coffee?
As per Sting said. :)
82. Sugar or snickerdoodles?
Both, I guess...
83. Can you swim well?
No. But I really do hope so. Would be nice to have someone to accompany me to study well on swimming.
84. Can you hold your breath without holding your nose?
Yes...
85. Are you patient?
I wish I am...
86. DJ or band, at a wedding?
Band, of course.
87. Ever won a contest?
Yes.
88. Ever have plastic surgery?
No, and I hope not.
89. Which are better black or green olives?
Black.
90. Can you knit or crochet?
Both. But I do knitting the most.
91. Best room for a fireplace?
Living room, that is.
92. Do you want to get married?
Yes.
93. If married, how long have you been married?
Haven't married yet.
94. Who was your HS crush?
Is HS stands for High School? Pretty boys from the 1960s I guess (The You-Know-Who).
95. Do you cry and throw a fit until you get your own way?
Yes, when I was a kid...
96. Do you have kids?
Someday, aamiin.
97. Do you want kids?
Yes.
98. Whats your favorite color?
Khaki. Earth colours.
99. Do you miss anyone right now?
I think when people liked someone, they're going to miss the person everyday (a diplomatic answer, right on...)
Alright... I guess I'll do part III some other time haha. *part of me dies for a while thinking about the tasks I haven't done yet*
Found these questions from my friend's page. I did similar type of questions last year when I was still in Bogor (procrastinated, to say the least). And now I thought it would be fun to do the part II. These questions are not mine, so I'm sorry if I didn't credit anyone on these and those I did last year. Okay, so here it is...
1. Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed?
Closed.
2. Do you take the shampoos and conditioner bottles from hotel?
No.
3. Do you sleep with your sheets tucked in or out?
In...
4. Have you ever stolen a street sign before?
Not... yet. If ever, I would want a Penny Lane one. Please?
5. Do you like to use post-it notes?
Like a lot!
6. Do you cut out coupons but then never use them?
No. I hardly think that coupon thing really works, it rely on an uncertain thing called destiny. And the possibility of that destiny or luck could be very small. Therefore I barely do something with coupon. (I wonder why I'm taking this question rather too seriously...)
7. Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of a bees?
By none.
8. Do you have freckles?
Yes, a bit. Normal people would have these.
9. Do you always smile for pictures?
Would be cruel if we don't.
10. What is your biggest pet peeve?
Being a perfectionist (but not an extreme one). I always wanted to do everything sistematically, i.e. step by step. I would feel sad if I missed even a little something on the process; something that people just don't give a damn about.
11. Do you ever count your steps when you walk?
Yes, I do sometimes.
12. Have you ever peed in the woods?
Errr...
13. What about pooped in the woods?
Don't be silly...
14. Do you ever dance even if theres no music playing?
Yes. Apparently the music was playing automatically in my head.
15. Do you chew your pens and pencils?
I... Used to.
16. How many people have you slept with this week?
Zero.
17. What size is your bed?
Small size?
18. What is your Song of the week?
Klonoa's Grandpa's Chair?
19. Is it okay for guys to wear pink?
A very light pink; yes. But striking bright neon pink... No, sorry.
20. Do you still watch cartoons?
Of course!
21. Whats your least favorite movie?
Hmmm...
22. Where would you bury hidden treasure if you had some?
Somewhere in my house.
23. If you're a girl, bra size? If you're a guy, pants size?
Won't tell.
24. What do you dip a chicken nugget in?
Chili sauce.
25. What is your favorite food?
Hard question. I would go for anything that involves noodles.
26. What movies could you watch over and over and still love?
I Am Sam, The Devil Wears Prada, A Hard Day's Night, Disney's...
27. Last person you kissed/kissed you?
Big Sis, she just came to town this holiday and we finally met after around 9 months.
28. Were you ever a boy/girl scout?
Yes. In my elementary school days.
29. Would you ever strip or pose nude in a magazine?
None, of course.
30. When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper?
Mid of July, this year. A postcard and an actual letter.
31. Can you change the oil on a car?
Not yet.
32. Ever gotten a speeding ticket?
No!
33. Ever ran out of gas?
No...
34. Favorite kind of sandwich?
One which is not too heavy and thick on layers. A small and thin one, that could get into mouth easily.
35. Best thing to eat for breakfast?
Scrambled chicken + egg + veggies and rice.
36. What is your usual bedtime?
Around 11.00 PM.
37. Are you lazy?
Not really. But I have to admit I kinda procrastinate sometimes. Now, for instance.
38. When you were a kid, what did you dress up as for Halloween?
I don't celebrate Halloween.
39. What is your Chinese astrological sign?
Snake.
40. Are you horny?
Are you?
41. Do you have any magazine subscriptions?
Yes, online subscriptions.
42: Which are better legos or lincoln logs?
I don't know what Lincoln Logs are, so I will choose Legos.
43: Are you stubborn?
Seems so.
44. Who is better... Leno or Letterman?
Don't know any...
45. Ever watch soap operas?
Yes.
46. Are you afraid of heights?
Fortunately, no.
47. Do you sing in the car?
Always.
48. Do you sing in the shower?
Sometimes.
49. Do you dance in the car?
To the beat of nice favorite songs - Yes.
50. Ever used a gun?
Water guns, glue guns...
51. Last time you got a portrait taken by a photographer?
Few weeks ago.
52. Do you think musicals are cheesy?
It depends.
53. Is Christmas stressful?
I don't celebrate Christmas.
54. Ever eat a pierogi?
I haven't.
55. Favorite type of fruit pie?
Blueberry pie.
56. Occupations you wanted to be when you were a kid?
A teacher, astronaut, doctor, and artist!
57. Do you believe in ghosts?
As in my belief; I believe in spirits.
58. Ever have a Deja-vu feeling?
Often...
59. Take a vitamin daily?
Not daily.
60. Wear slippers?
Used to wear pretty slippers, when I was a kid.
61. Wear a bath robe?
Yes.
62. What do you wear to bed?
Simple house dress.
63. First concert?
Haven't been on a real concert yet...
64. Wal-Mart, Target or Kmart?
None of these are local stores in country that I lived. So I don't know.
65. Nike or Adidas?
I'm not familiar with sport brands, to be honest. All I know that they both have good quality, so I guess I could go on with both.
66. Cheetos Or Fritos?
I rarely eat snacks...
67. Peanuts or Sunflower seeds?
Sunflower seeds.
68. Ever hear of the group Tres Bien?
Haven't.
69. Ever take dance lessons?
Would love to.
70. Is there a profession you picture your future spouse doing?
An artist, or an architect, or a profession that's strong-related to the environment. I would want to spend my life with someone who can make me care and appreciate the environment better.
71. Can you curl your tongue?
Funny that I can.
72. Ever won a spelling bee?
I even don't know what that is.
73. Have you ever cried because you were so happy?
Yes :')
74. Own any record albums?
Vinyl records? Yes.
75. Own a record player?
No. But my Dad has a turntable, is that the same as record player?
76. Regularly burn incense?
No.
77. Ever been in love?
Silly question, indeed...
78. Who would you like to see in concert?
The Beatles. Although I know that this won't happen.
79. What was the last concert you saw?
Concert for George. Just to check on I'll See You In My Dreams - Joe Brown.
80. Hot tea or cold tea?
Better served hot.
81. Tea or coffee?
As per Sting said. :)
82. Sugar or snickerdoodles?
Both, I guess...
83. Can you swim well?
No. But I really do hope so. Would be nice to have someone to accompany me to study well on swimming.
84. Can you hold your breath without holding your nose?
Yes...
85. Are you patient?
I wish I am...
86. DJ or band, at a wedding?
Band, of course.
87. Ever won a contest?
Yes.
88. Ever have plastic surgery?
No, and I hope not.
89. Which are better black or green olives?
Black.
90. Can you knit or crochet?
Both. But I do knitting the most.
91. Best room for a fireplace?
Living room, that is.
92. Do you want to get married?
Yes.
93. If married, how long have you been married?
Haven't married yet.
94. Who was your HS crush?
Is HS stands for High School? Pretty boys from the 1960s I guess (The You-Know-Who).
95. Do you cry and throw a fit until you get your own way?
Yes, when I was a kid...
96. Do you have kids?
Someday, aamiin.
97. Do you want kids?
Yes.
98. Whats your favorite color?
Khaki. Earth colours.
99. Do you miss anyone right now?
I think when people liked someone, they're going to miss the person everyday (a diplomatic answer, right on...)
Alright... I guess I'll do part III some other time haha. *part of me dies for a while thinking about the tasks I haven't done yet*
In the Morning
For you who happened to have something that didn't work out the way you wanted lately...

Please be extra grateful that God has given you another breath to live your life this morning, that means He certainly loves you and that He gives you another time for you to repent for anything bad you've done throughout your life (while you're still in dunya) whether you realized it or not. Be grateful that you are in healthy condition and are in good shape. Be grateful that you woke up in your cozy bed in your own room, surrounded by familiar things that make you feel better. Be grateful that this morning you still can hear sounds of chirping birds and breezes outside and clacking kitchen utensils downstairs. Be grateful that you still can smell the food your neighbour's cooking this early. Be grateful that you still have your family and friends surround you, or even at the tip of your fingers. This morning is beautiful, and you surely don't want to waste it and the rest of the day! Bismillah.
P.S. This is only a note to remind myself everytime I feel anything got in my way and unnecessary distractive feelings popped up in my mind. Life is too short for that, dear. :)

Please be extra grateful that God has given you another breath to live your life this morning, that means He certainly loves you and that He gives you another time for you to repent for anything bad you've done throughout your life (while you're still in dunya) whether you realized it or not. Be grateful that you are in healthy condition and are in good shape. Be grateful that you woke up in your cozy bed in your own room, surrounded by familiar things that make you feel better. Be grateful that this morning you still can hear sounds of chirping birds and breezes outside and clacking kitchen utensils downstairs. Be grateful that you still can smell the food your neighbour's cooking this early. Be grateful that you still have your family and friends surround you, or even at the tip of your fingers. This morning is beautiful, and you surely don't want to waste it and the rest of the day! Bismillah.
P.S. This is only a note to remind myself everytime I feel anything got in my way and unnecessary distractive feelings popped up in my mind. Life is too short for that, dear. :)
100 Random Questions
Walking around on some blogs and found this. Looks fun, let's try these!
1. Put your iTunes on shuffle. Give me the first 6 songs that pop up.
If It Makes You Happy - Sheryl Crow
City of Blinding Lights - U2
Don't Worry Baby - The Beach Boys
Lady Valentine - David Gates
Paris Night / New York Mornings - Corinne Bailey Rae
Rip It Up - Jet
2. If you could meet anyone on this earth, who would it be?
Patricia Anne Boyd.
3. Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 23, give me line 17.
"... could gain more glide-after the kick. Therefore, the answer is (A),"
4. What do you think about most?
What I should do next.
5. What does your latest text message from someone else say?
"Doain lancar ya. Nite Tya". That was from my Mom.
6. Do you sleep with or without on?
With, of course...
7. What's your strangest talent?
I can walk really fast.
8. Girls.... (finish the sentence); Boys.... (finish the sentence)
Girls just want to have fun. Boys... don't cry.
9. Ever had a poem or song written about you?
Not really a poem.
10. When is the last time you played the air guitar?
Haven't got time to play with it yet.
11. Do you have any strange phobias?
Cockroaches.
12. Ever stuck a foreign object up your nose?
I don't get this?
13. What's your religion?
Islam.
14. If you are outside, what are you most likely doing?
Walking and taking pictures.
15. Do you prefer to be behind the camera or in front of it?
Hmm... Behind I guess.
16. Simple but extremely complex. Favorite band?
The Beatles!
17. What was the last lie you told?
"Am fine, really".
18. Do you believe in karma?
I do.
19. What does your URL mean?
A flower with pastel colour. I know, it's too girly.
20. What is your greatest weakness; your greatest strength?
Won't tell.
21. Who is your celebrity crush?
Tom Hiddleston.
22. Have you ever gone skinny dipping?
No.
23. How do you vent your anger?
Put the earphones on. Or just go to sleep.
24. Do you have a collection of anything?
Beatles' merchandises. Fabrics and yarns.
25. Do you prefer talking on the phone or video chatting online?
On the phone.
26. Are you happy with the person you've become?
Yes I am.
27. What's a sound you hate; sound you love?
Intimidating flying insect's wings. 'Lady Valentine's intro and also Tom Hiddleston Will-Smith's-Miami's rap.
28. What's your biggest "what if"?
What if I have a chance to explore the outer space?
29. Do you believe in ghosts? How about aliens?
Wallahu a'lam.
30. Stick your right arm out; what do you touch first? Do the same with your left arm.
Nothing?
31. Smell the air. What do you smell?
Fatmawati's Fried Chicken next door.
32. What's the worst place you have ever been to?
Alternative routes in Pacitan! In rainy evening.
33. Choose East Coast or West Coast?
East.
34. Most attractive singer of your opposite gender?
Paul McCartney.
35. To you, what is the meaning of life?
Ibadah.
36. Define Art.
Everything. There's an art to everything.
37. Do you believe in luck?
I believe in destiny.
38. What's the weather like right now?
Breezy.
39. What time is it?
10:09 AM.
40. Do you drive? If so, have you ever crashed?
About to learn.
41. What was the last book you read?
My notebook.
42. Do you like the smell of gasoline?
No.
43. Do you have any nicknames?
Yup.
44. What was the last movie you saw?
War Horse. But got stopped in the middle because of an error on the disc!
45. What's the worst injury you've ever had?
Unstoppable feet's thumb bleeding, by cutter. When I was in first grade of college.
46. Have you ever caught a butterfly?
A dragonfly on friend's Android phone, yes.
47. Do you have any obsessions right now?
Won't tell.
48. What's your sexual orientation?
Opposite.
49. Ever had a rumor spread about you?
Hahaha..
50. Do you believe in magic?
Not really.
51. Do you tend to hold grudges against people who have done you wrong?
Not really.
52. What is your astrological sign?
Leo.
53. Do you save money or spend it?
Both.
54. What's the last thing you purchased?
Soursop juice.
55. Love or lust?
Love.
56. In a relationship?
Single.
57. How many relationships have you had?
Won't tell.
58. Can you touch your nose with your tongue?
No.
59. Where were you yesterday?
In my room.
60. Is there anything pink within 10 feet of you?
Haha this question just made my morning. Yes.
61. Are you wearing socks right now?
No.
62. What's your favorite animal?
Koala.
63. What is your secret weapon to get someone to like you?
I don't know.
64. Where is your best friend?
It's Sunday, she must be at home with her husband.
65. Spit or swallow?(;
Swallow. Just like sandals.
66. What is your heritage?
Dad's Canon AE-1.
67. What were you doing last night at 12 AM?
Asleep.
68. What do you think is Satan's last name?
I... don't know.
69. Be honest. Ever gotten yourself off?
No.
70. Are you the kind of friend you would want to have as a friend?
I guess.
71. You are walking down the street on your way to work. There is a dog drowning in the canal on the side of the street. Your boss has told you if you are late one more time you get fired. What do you do?
Ask people to help the dog.
72. You are at the doctor’s office and she has just informed you that you have approximately one month to live. a) Do you tell anyone/everyone you are going to die? b) What do you do with your remaining days? c) Would you be afraid?
a. Not immediately.
b. Do anything that can be considered as good.
c. Of course. Hehe.
73. You can only have one of these things; trust or love.
Trust.
74. What's a song that always makes you happy when you hear it?
Marie - Solveig Sandness.
75. What are the last four digits in your cell phone number?
0318.
76. In your opinion, what makes a great relationship?
Trust and the will to develop or grow together towards life and afterlife.
77. How can I win your heart?
Won't tell. :)
78. Can insanity bring on more creativity?
Probably.
79. What is the single best decision you have made in your life so far?
Won't tell here. But let's just change into the last good decision I made (I hope so); not to get angry to my roommate.
80. What size shoes do you wear?
3 and a half.
81. What would you want to be written on your tombstone?
Won't tell.
82. What is your favorite word?
This is a difficult question.. I have lots of favorite words.
83. Give me the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word; heart.
Shape.
84. What is a saying you say a lot?
'Hap hap!'.
85. What's the last song you listened to?
You Belong To Me - Jo Stafford.
86. Basic question; what's your favorite color/colors?
Earth colors.
87. What is your current desktop picture?
A really cool The Avenger's Loki wallpaper!
88. If you could press a button and make anyone in the world instantaneously explode, who would it be?
Still don't have anyone in mind right now. Could I save the button for the next chance?
89. What would be a question you'd be afraid to tell the truth on?
Won't tell.
90. One night you wake up because you heard a noise. You turn on the light to find that you are surrounded by MUMMIES. The mummies aren't really doing anything, they're just standing around your bed. What do you do?
Pray, with blanket all over my body. And hoping that people downstair can hear my scream.
91. You accidentally eat some radioactive vegetables. They were good, and what's even cooler is that they endow you with the super-power of your choice! What is that power?
Teleportation!
92. You can re-live any point of time in your life. The time-span can only be a half-hour, though. What half-hour of your past would you like to experience again?
My bachelor-grade final session.
93. You can erase any horrible experience from your past. What will it be?
Won't tell.
94. You have the opportunity to sleep with the music-celebrity of your choice. Who would it be?
Haha... What about staying up till dawn, with me listening to him, playing sweet music all night? Would be George Harrison then.
95. You just got a free plane ticket to anywhere. You have to depart right now. Where are you gonna go?
England.
96. Do you have any relatives in jail?
No. And I hope not.
97. Have you ever thrown up in the car?
Yes I have.
98. Ever been on a plane?
Yes.
99. If the whole world were listening to you right now, what would you say?
Ola!
100. Give me your top 5 favorite blogs on Tumblr.
All would be blogs with Hiddleston's on their URL.
That moment when you realized you had spend hours to do this instead of doing important things. Well, that was fun.
1. Put your iTunes on shuffle. Give me the first 6 songs that pop up.
If It Makes You Happy - Sheryl Crow
City of Blinding Lights - U2
Don't Worry Baby - The Beach Boys
Lady Valentine - David Gates
Paris Night / New York Mornings - Corinne Bailey Rae
Rip It Up - Jet
2. If you could meet anyone on this earth, who would it be?
Patricia Anne Boyd.
3. Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 23, give me line 17.
"... could gain more glide-after the kick. Therefore, the answer is (A),"
4. What do you think about most?
What I should do next.
5. What does your latest text message from someone else say?
"Doain lancar ya. Nite Tya". That was from my Mom.
6. Do you sleep with or without on?
With, of course...
7. What's your strangest talent?
I can walk really fast.
8. Girls.... (finish the sentence); Boys.... (finish the sentence)
Girls just want to have fun. Boys... don't cry.
9. Ever had a poem or song written about you?
Not really a poem.
10. When is the last time you played the air guitar?
Haven't got time to play with it yet.
11. Do you have any strange phobias?
Cockroaches.
12. Ever stuck a foreign object up your nose?
I don't get this?
13. What's your religion?
Islam.
14. If you are outside, what are you most likely doing?
Walking and taking pictures.
15. Do you prefer to be behind the camera or in front of it?
Hmm... Behind I guess.
16. Simple but extremely complex. Favorite band?
The Beatles!
17. What was the last lie you told?
"Am fine, really".
18. Do you believe in karma?
I do.
19. What does your URL mean?
A flower with pastel colour. I know, it's too girly.
20. What is your greatest weakness; your greatest strength?
Won't tell.
21. Who is your celebrity crush?
Tom Hiddleston.
22. Have you ever gone skinny dipping?
No.
23. How do you vent your anger?
Put the earphones on. Or just go to sleep.
24. Do you have a collection of anything?
Beatles' merchandises. Fabrics and yarns.
25. Do you prefer talking on the phone or video chatting online?
On the phone.
26. Are you happy with the person you've become?
Yes I am.
27. What's a sound you hate; sound you love?
Intimidating flying insect's wings. 'Lady Valentine's intro and also Tom Hiddleston Will-Smith's-Miami's rap.
28. What's your biggest "what if"?
What if I have a chance to explore the outer space?
29. Do you believe in ghosts? How about aliens?
Wallahu a'lam.
30. Stick your right arm out; what do you touch first? Do the same with your left arm.
Nothing?
31. Smell the air. What do you smell?
Fatmawati's Fried Chicken next door.
32. What's the worst place you have ever been to?
Alternative routes in Pacitan! In rainy evening.
33. Choose East Coast or West Coast?
East.
34. Most attractive singer of your opposite gender?
Paul McCartney.
35. To you, what is the meaning of life?
Ibadah.
36. Define Art.
Everything. There's an art to everything.
37. Do you believe in luck?
I believe in destiny.
38. What's the weather like right now?
Breezy.
39. What time is it?
10:09 AM.
40. Do you drive? If so, have you ever crashed?
About to learn.
41. What was the last book you read?
My notebook.
42. Do you like the smell of gasoline?
No.
43. Do you have any nicknames?
Yup.
44. What was the last movie you saw?
War Horse. But got stopped in the middle because of an error on the disc!
45. What's the worst injury you've ever had?
Unstoppable feet's thumb bleeding, by cutter. When I was in first grade of college.
46. Have you ever caught a butterfly?
A dragonfly on friend's Android phone, yes.
47. Do you have any obsessions right now?
Won't tell.
48. What's your sexual orientation?
Opposite.
49. Ever had a rumor spread about you?
Hahaha..
50. Do you believe in magic?
Not really.
51. Do you tend to hold grudges against people who have done you wrong?
Not really.
52. What is your astrological sign?
Leo.
53. Do you save money or spend it?
Both.
54. What's the last thing you purchased?
Soursop juice.
55. Love or lust?
Love.
56. In a relationship?
Single.
57. How many relationships have you had?
Won't tell.
58. Can you touch your nose with your tongue?
No.
59. Where were you yesterday?
In my room.
60. Is there anything pink within 10 feet of you?
Haha this question just made my morning. Yes.
61. Are you wearing socks right now?
No.
62. What's your favorite animal?
Koala.
63. What is your secret weapon to get someone to like you?
I don't know.
64. Where is your best friend?
It's Sunday, she must be at home with her husband.
65. Spit or swallow?(;
Swallow. Just like sandals.
66. What is your heritage?
Dad's Canon AE-1.
67. What were you doing last night at 12 AM?
Asleep.
68. What do you think is Satan's last name?
I... don't know.
69. Be honest. Ever gotten yourself off?
No.
70. Are you the kind of friend you would want to have as a friend?
I guess.
71. You are walking down the street on your way to work. There is a dog drowning in the canal on the side of the street. Your boss has told you if you are late one more time you get fired. What do you do?
Ask people to help the dog.
72. You are at the doctor’s office and she has just informed you that you have approximately one month to live. a) Do you tell anyone/everyone you are going to die? b) What do you do with your remaining days? c) Would you be afraid?
a. Not immediately.
b. Do anything that can be considered as good.
c. Of course. Hehe.
73. You can only have one of these things; trust or love.
Trust.
74. What's a song that always makes you happy when you hear it?
Marie - Solveig Sandness.
75. What are the last four digits in your cell phone number?
0318.
76. In your opinion, what makes a great relationship?
Trust and the will to develop or grow together towards life and afterlife.
77. How can I win your heart?
Won't tell. :)
78. Can insanity bring on more creativity?
Probably.
79. What is the single best decision you have made in your life so far?
Won't tell here. But let's just change into the last good decision I made (I hope so); not to get angry to my roommate.
80. What size shoes do you wear?
3 and a half.
81. What would you want to be written on your tombstone?
Won't tell.
82. What is your favorite word?
This is a difficult question.. I have lots of favorite words.
83. Give me the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word; heart.
Shape.
84. What is a saying you say a lot?
'Hap hap!'.
85. What's the last song you listened to?
You Belong To Me - Jo Stafford.
86. Basic question; what's your favorite color/colors?
Earth colors.
87. What is your current desktop picture?
A really cool The Avenger's Loki wallpaper!
88. If you could press a button and make anyone in the world instantaneously explode, who would it be?
Still don't have anyone in mind right now. Could I save the button for the next chance?
89. What would be a question you'd be afraid to tell the truth on?
Won't tell.
90. One night you wake up because you heard a noise. You turn on the light to find that you are surrounded by MUMMIES. The mummies aren't really doing anything, they're just standing around your bed. What do you do?
Pray, with blanket all over my body. And hoping that people downstair can hear my scream.
91. You accidentally eat some radioactive vegetables. They were good, and what's even cooler is that they endow you with the super-power of your choice! What is that power?
Teleportation!
92. You can re-live any point of time in your life. The time-span can only be a half-hour, though. What half-hour of your past would you like to experience again?
My bachelor-grade final session.
93. You can erase any horrible experience from your past. What will it be?
Won't tell.
94. You have the opportunity to sleep with the music-celebrity of your choice. Who would it be?
Haha... What about staying up till dawn, with me listening to him, playing sweet music all night? Would be George Harrison then.
95. You just got a free plane ticket to anywhere. You have to depart right now. Where are you gonna go?
England.
96. Do you have any relatives in jail?
No. And I hope not.
97. Have you ever thrown up in the car?
Yes I have.
98. Ever been on a plane?
Yes.
99. If the whole world were listening to you right now, what would you say?
Ola!
100. Give me your top 5 favorite blogs on Tumblr.
All would be blogs with Hiddleston's on their URL.
That moment when you realized you had spend hours to do this instead of doing important things. Well, that was fun.
Crafty-Weekend Wannabe
it's another weekend... which means another spare time, and every chance of spare time there are bunch of craft-thingy poppin' inside my head. sounded exaggerated, but actually i'm not. sometimes this playful and (well i don't know if this is the right word) creative feeling just dictated my mind.
this time, sewing would be the most exciting for me. i already took mom's old sewing machine to the machine reparation shop in ABC street few months ago, and it's now all brand new. it has a new ring and other spare parts inside its body. but!! there's still one problem... the pedal's gone, which means i still can't sew.
well actually there are lots of things to do, not only sewing. but i have to tell this; i haven't got my own wallet and agenda for months because of the lost of that sewing machine pedal. why, because i just can't wait to sew myself a wallet and also a new agenda cover. and to get that pedal, i still have to wait for few weeks. sigh... that's a long time. really wish there were sewing machine rental here, somewhere in bandung. hehe. message me when you know one. ;p
that's it about sewing, i'm still going to wait for that pedal patiently. :))
anyway it's really fun to read people's blog entries about craft or just to walking around from blog to blog to see people's beautiful artworks. seeing those artworks always boost me somehow, to do that craft-thingy - thing that i always adore - again. so amazed that there are lots of people around who have talents in art, and practically they're not artists. apparently one can become a great artist. i remember one line said by a restaurant critic Anton Ego from Disney movie 'Ratatouille'; "not everyone can become a great artist, but a great artist can come from anywhere".
this time, sewing would be the most exciting for me. i already took mom's old sewing machine to the machine reparation shop in ABC street few months ago, and it's now all brand new. it has a new ring and other spare parts inside its body. but!! there's still one problem... the pedal's gone, which means i still can't sew.
well actually there are lots of things to do, not only sewing. but i have to tell this; i haven't got my own wallet and agenda for months because of the lost of that sewing machine pedal. why, because i just can't wait to sew myself a wallet and also a new agenda cover. and to get that pedal, i still have to wait for few weeks. sigh... that's a long time. really wish there were sewing machine rental here, somewhere in bandung. hehe. message me when you know one. ;p
that's it about sewing, i'm still going to wait for that pedal patiently. :))
anyway it's really fun to read people's blog entries about craft or just to walking around from blog to blog to see people's beautiful artworks. seeing those artworks always boost me somehow, to do that craft-thingy - thing that i always adore - again. so amazed that there are lots of people around who have talents in art, and practically they're not artists. apparently one can become a great artist. i remember one line said by a restaurant critic Anton Ego from Disney movie 'Ratatouille'; "not everyone can become a great artist, but a great artist can come from anywhere".
kinda ridiculous to write about things which aren't really important. hehe. i guess i have to stop making an excuse everytime i write about things-that-are-not-important here in this blog. who would care anyway? ;)
'Stasiun', Pak, Bukan 'Stadion' ☻
dua hari yang lalu, sy pulang ke bandung. sebelumnya kami udah beli tiket semarang-bandung, yang berangkat hari kamis malam pukul 20.35. sekitar pukul 20.00 kurang kami memesan becak, minta dianter di stasiun. tidak ada firasat apa2 saat ini, sy juga masih yakin insyaAllah smua berjalan dengan baik2 aja.
setelah naik becak menyusuri jalan2 yang ternyata kurang kami kenalin, sy mulai agak curiga; kenapa blum sampe2 ke daerah yang sy kenal deket dengan stasiun tawang? masih berusaha positif thinking; si abang becaknya tau jalan pintas untuk menuju stasiun. beberapa menit kemudian sy ngeliat lahan/bangunan gede yang kosong dan gelap. apa itu, sy mulai bertanya2. abang becak pun menepi, lalu bilang "mau turun di mana?". sy "loh, ini di mana pak?". beliau bilang "katanya mau stadion kan?". jreng jreng jreng. sumpah rasanya seluruh energi positif sy luruh seketika pas si abang becak bilang gitu dengan santainya. astagfirullah.
spontan kami teriak ke dia "STASIUUUN!". lalu beliau ngomong dengan tanpa rasa bersalah "oh, sy kira stadion". OMG!! sy kesal bukan main. widya melihat jam dan jam udah menunjukkan pukul 20.27. "pak bisa ngebut ngga?!".. becak pun ngebut tapi ya ngebutnya becak gimana sih, tau kan kalo jalannya ngga gitu cepet juga. yang bikin kesel adalah beliau senyam-senyum-kaya-ngga-bersalah dan pas beliau papasan sama temen2nya malah becandaan. WEW. sangat2 tidak bisa dimaafkan saat itu. lagian.. siapa yang mau ke stadion sepi gelap begini malem2, pak?
di saat2 hectic dan galau di atas becak saat itu, tiba2 di tengah jalan kami ngeliat taksi. langsung aja kami teriakin "TAKSII!". becak pun berhenti mendadak, lalu kami langsung masuk secepatnya ke dalam taksi. "stasiun tawang ya pak... ngebut!". dan bener aja, taksinya NGEBUT BANGET. wew.. ngebutnya parah, sampe sy baca2 sepanjang perjalanan. takut setengah mati!! untung aja jalanan semarang jam2 segitu udah sepi. kami berhenti2 karna ada beberapa lampu merah. sepanjang perjalanan kami curhat sama abang taksinya, walopun sambil ngobrol tetep aja kerasa banget sport jantungnya.
sy udah ngga berani liat jam. sangat2 ngga berani. ahirnya, hanya dalam waktu yang sangat singkat, taksi kami masuk ke stasiun tawang, dan disambut sama seorang satpam. "ngejer yang ke mana mbak?". supir taksi tsb bilang "ke bandung". dan inilah jawabannya yang tidak ingin sama sekali kami dengar sebenarnya.. "oh, kereta ke bandung udah jalan".
tapi tetep aja, taksi masuk ke drop-off stasiun sambil ngebut, kami bayar dan turun. masih dalam keadaan panik dan gemetar, sy nutup pintu taksi tanpa sadar dengan sangat kencang sampe semua orang yang ada di sekitar ngeliat, termasuk si pak supir. baru sadar!! astagfirullah. lalu sy bilang ke beliau "maaf ya pak!".. ya ampun, sy ini kenapa sih.. lari ke dalam dan.. ya.. dikasitau kalo kami resmi ketinggalan kereta.
berusaha kepala tetap dingin, kami disaranin buat nemuin kepala stasiun. pas ngobrol2 sama penjaga stasiun, penjaga tsb bilang banyak yang ketinggalan kereta ke bandung, lalu beliau nunjuk ke kumpulan orang di depan loket. wew, banyak juga. termasuk sy dan widya. ahirnya sy ke ruangan kepala stasiun, dengan kepala yang sulit skali buat dingin (panik beneran) menceritakan semua yang terjadi. dan alhamdulillah banget pak kepala stasiunnya baik hati dan sangat2 bisa menenangkan pelanggan. beliau ngga menghanguskan tiket semarang-bandung sy, malah ditandatangani acc untuk ikut naik kereta jurusan surabaya-jakarta lalu turun di stasiun cirebon. tapi beliau juga bilang kalo kami ngga dikasi tempat duduk di kereta tsb, cuma kalo ada yang kosong, kami boleh duduk. yang penting kami 'ikut kebawa' naik kereta tsb. terima kasih banyak, pak.. sayangnya ngga sempet nanya namanya. beliau sangat menenangkan.. :'( tiba2 sy jadi kangen ayah.
beliau juga bilang, sy terlihat panik tapi widya terlihat nyantai aja. hmm.. sy rasa setiap orang berbeda mengekspresikan rasa paniknya.. sy yakin wid juga panik, hanya saja dia pandai menyembunyikannya. satu hal yang ngga sy lupa dari percakapan dengan bapak kepala stasiun itu "kereta itu maunya ditunggu, bukan menunggu". thank you, i won't forget it. ahirnya kami keluar dari ruangan kepala stasiun dan menunggu kereta jam 10 tsb datang, dengan perasaan harap2 cemas.
kereta pun datang. rame banget orang yang masuk, dan ternyata ngga ada kursi kosong yang tersisa. jadilah ahirnya kami berdiri di antara gerbong (lorong kecil di kereta yang tepat di sampingnya ada toilet, dan di kedua ujungnya ada pintu keluar), bersama2 dengan 3-4 orang bapak2 yang merokok. berada di ruangan sesempit itu sambil berdiri dengan orang2 yang ngga dikenal dan bau asap rokok, dan pikiran yang stress kesal dan kecewa, membuat sy semakin galau. ngga ada hal yang mendukung mood jadi baik kembali, semua keadaan yang ada saat itu menjatuhkan sy rasanya. tiba2 hp di kantong celana sy bergetar, dan ternyata dari rumah di bandung. awalnya sy ngga ingin mengangkatnya tapi ahirnya sy angkat juga karna sy bener2 butuh curhat. suara ibu terdengar di sudut sana "halo tya? kamu gimana?". mendengar suara ibu seketika itu juga membuat sy ngga tahan, ahirnya tangis sy keluar juga. suaranya menenangkan, lagi2 sy diminta untuk sabar.
kereta pun jalan, dan kami masih berdiri. tiba2 ada dua orang bapak2 keluar dari gerbong dan masuk ke lorong kecil tempat kami berdiri, beliau nyuruh kami duduk di tempatnya. atau setidaknya nyuruh kami masuk ke gerbong. awalnya kami nolak duduk di kursi bapak2 itu, tapi karna dia agak memaksa dan dia bilang dia mau di lorong kecil itu aja karna mau ngobrol sama temennya dan mau ngerokok, ahirnya sy terima juga tawarannya. ahirnya kami duduk di kursinya, dengan perasaan yang masih ngga enakan. alhamdulillah. tapi emang kalo dipikir2 lorong kecil itu kayanya bukan ruang yang bisa dipake cewe buat menunggu sambil berdiri. kalo mau juga nunggu sambil berdirinya di dalam gerbong, jangan di luar gerbong. semalaman itu sy ngga bisa tidur walopun ngantuk, menoleh2 ke arah lorong kecil tadi, kalo2 aja bapak tsb pengen duduk lagi di tempatnya. bener2 malem yang ngga bisa dilupain sensasinya. di saat itu juga sy ngerasa sangat kesepian.
beberapa penumpang kereta nanya2 ke kami, tentang yang kami alamin barusan. ada yang ketawa, ada yang mengata2in abang becak yang tadi, dsb.. intinya semua membuat keadaan jadi lebih baik. mereka nyaranin buat naik kereta ini aja sampe di jakarta (sebenernya sy sangat ingin), tapi karna satu dan lain hal, kami tetep harus turun di cirebon malam itu juga. cemas, kalo seandainya nyampe cirebon jam 2an, karna ngga tau tempatnya gimana dan blum bisa membaca keadaan sebelumnya gimana. tapi ternyata kami nyampe stasiun cirebon jam 03.30an, hampir jam 04.00 yang berarti hampir subuh. di stasiun cirebon tsb juga udah ada beberapa orang (tukang jualan, penumpang, penjaga, dsb) dan terang.
sebelumnya, bapak2 yang menawari kami kursi kereta tadi ngasi beberapa nasehat dan ngajak ngobrol sepanjang perjalanan. mereka baik banget :) sy pun jadi ngga sedih lagi, dan lupa kalo masalah ini menyebalkan. sampe ada yang menawari ongkos kalo2 seandainya kami ngga bawa ongkos. terima kasih, bapak2 sekalian.. jasa bapak2 akan slalu sy ingat. :') hix.. sediiiih.. terharu. beliau bilang beliau ingat anak2nya pas ngeliat kami berdua, jadi aja mereka simpati.. subhanallah.
sampe di stasiun cirebon, kami duduk di tempat menunggunya, menunggu jam sampe jam 4an. karna waktu kami sampe jam masih menunjukkan pukul 03.30an, yang berarti jalanan di luar stasiun itu juga masih sangat2 sepi tentunya. 04.10, kami keluar dari stasiun, naik becak (ahir2 ini sy jadi parno denger kata 'becak') menuju ke polsek kedawung (menurut penjaga stasiun cirebon, kami bisa dapet bis cirebon-bandung di depan polsek kedawung tsb). ternyata polsek ini jauh juga dari stasiun, tapi kata abang becaknya lebih jauh lagi stasiun-terminal daripada stasiun-polsek. padahal tadinya kami niat mau ke terminal aja. huff. alhamdulillah. malu bertanya sesat di jalan; pepatah ini bener banget deh.
nyampe di depan polsek, kami turun, dan abang becaknya sangat baik; beliau menunggui kami sampe bis cirebon-bandung lewat. padahal cukup lama juga, kira2 20 menitan ada deh buat nunggu bis tsb. ahirnya setelah menunggu sekian lama, bisnya datang juga. kami naik, dan alhamdulillah ahirny bisa tidur juga. bangun2 ternyata udah pagi, di daerah sumedang. alhamdulillah.. satu hal yang sy syukuri adalah langit udah terang kembali, dan bisnya juga udah diisi sama beberapa penumpang lain. hati sy jadi sangat tenang, perasaan super galau semalam hilang juga ahirnya. begitu bis sampe jatinangor, lalu ujung berung.. seorang kondektur berteriak "ujung berung, ujung berung!". dan sy pun berkaca2 waktu denger si abang kondektur meneriakkan nama daerah tsb. hehehe.. dramatis banget sih sy.. tapi rasanya senang sekali, bercampur lega. ahirnya wajah bisa kembali tersenyum. sambil memeluk erat tas yang ada di pangkuan, sy mendengarkan lagu sambil tersenyum melihat ke arah luar jendela bis yang sempit itu.
:)
maaf kalo sy agak lebay (terlalu lebay malahan). tapi ini pengalaman pertama sy ketinggalan kereta di malam hari (semoga ini yang pertama dan terahir), dengan perasaan yang campur aduk. pengalaman ini ngga akan pernah sy lupain. dan buat siapapun yang mengalaminya, semoga pengalaman ini mendewasakan kita semua. hikmahnya tentu saja; kalo akan naik bis/kereta datanglah setidaknya setengah jam sebelum kereta tsb berangkat. ingat pesan bapak kepala stasiun tadi. dan jangan lupa juga, kalo nyebut destinasi yang jelas, sebut namanya, kalo bisa berkali2 sampe orang yang dikasitau tsb bilang kita rese juga gapapa deh, asalkan orang yang dikasitau tsb tau harus ke mana destinasinya. dan yang terahir tentu saja (lagi), inget Dia di setiap kesempatan, di saat seperti apapun. aamiin.
setelah naik becak menyusuri jalan2 yang ternyata kurang kami kenalin, sy mulai agak curiga; kenapa blum sampe2 ke daerah yang sy kenal deket dengan stasiun tawang? masih berusaha positif thinking; si abang becaknya tau jalan pintas untuk menuju stasiun. beberapa menit kemudian sy ngeliat lahan/bangunan gede yang kosong dan gelap. apa itu, sy mulai bertanya2. abang becak pun menepi, lalu bilang "mau turun di mana?". sy "loh, ini di mana pak?". beliau bilang "katanya mau stadion kan?". jreng jreng jreng. sumpah rasanya seluruh energi positif sy luruh seketika pas si abang becak bilang gitu dengan santainya. astagfirullah.
spontan kami teriak ke dia "STASIUUUN!". lalu beliau ngomong dengan tanpa rasa bersalah "oh, sy kira stadion". OMG!! sy kesal bukan main. widya melihat jam dan jam udah menunjukkan pukul 20.27. "pak bisa ngebut ngga?!".. becak pun ngebut tapi ya ngebutnya becak gimana sih, tau kan kalo jalannya ngga gitu cepet juga. yang bikin kesel adalah beliau senyam-senyum-kaya-ngga-bersalah dan pas beliau papasan sama temen2nya malah becandaan. WEW. sangat2 tidak bisa dimaafkan saat itu. lagian.. siapa yang mau ke stadion sepi gelap begini malem2, pak?
di saat2 hectic dan galau di atas becak saat itu, tiba2 di tengah jalan kami ngeliat taksi. langsung aja kami teriakin "TAKSII!". becak pun berhenti mendadak, lalu kami langsung masuk secepatnya ke dalam taksi. "stasiun tawang ya pak... ngebut!". dan bener aja, taksinya NGEBUT BANGET. wew.. ngebutnya parah, sampe sy baca2 sepanjang perjalanan. takut setengah mati!! untung aja jalanan semarang jam2 segitu udah sepi. kami berhenti2 karna ada beberapa lampu merah. sepanjang perjalanan kami curhat sama abang taksinya, walopun sambil ngobrol tetep aja kerasa banget sport jantungnya.
sy udah ngga berani liat jam. sangat2 ngga berani. ahirnya, hanya dalam waktu yang sangat singkat, taksi kami masuk ke stasiun tawang, dan disambut sama seorang satpam. "ngejer yang ke mana mbak?". supir taksi tsb bilang "ke bandung". dan inilah jawabannya yang tidak ingin sama sekali kami dengar sebenarnya.. "oh, kereta ke bandung udah jalan".
tapi tetep aja, taksi masuk ke drop-off stasiun sambil ngebut, kami bayar dan turun. masih dalam keadaan panik dan gemetar, sy nutup pintu taksi tanpa sadar dengan sangat kencang sampe semua orang yang ada di sekitar ngeliat, termasuk si pak supir. baru sadar!! astagfirullah. lalu sy bilang ke beliau "maaf ya pak!".. ya ampun, sy ini kenapa sih.. lari ke dalam dan.. ya.. dikasitau kalo kami resmi ketinggalan kereta.
berusaha kepala tetap dingin, kami disaranin buat nemuin kepala stasiun. pas ngobrol2 sama penjaga stasiun, penjaga tsb bilang banyak yang ketinggalan kereta ke bandung, lalu beliau nunjuk ke kumpulan orang di depan loket. wew, banyak juga. termasuk sy dan widya. ahirnya sy ke ruangan kepala stasiun, dengan kepala yang sulit skali buat dingin (panik beneran) menceritakan semua yang terjadi. dan alhamdulillah banget pak kepala stasiunnya baik hati dan sangat2 bisa menenangkan pelanggan. beliau ngga menghanguskan tiket semarang-bandung sy, malah ditandatangani acc untuk ikut naik kereta jurusan surabaya-jakarta lalu turun di stasiun cirebon. tapi beliau juga bilang kalo kami ngga dikasi tempat duduk di kereta tsb, cuma kalo ada yang kosong, kami boleh duduk. yang penting kami 'ikut kebawa' naik kereta tsb. terima kasih banyak, pak.. sayangnya ngga sempet nanya namanya. beliau sangat menenangkan.. :'( tiba2 sy jadi kangen ayah.
beliau juga bilang, sy terlihat panik tapi widya terlihat nyantai aja. hmm.. sy rasa setiap orang berbeda mengekspresikan rasa paniknya.. sy yakin wid juga panik, hanya saja dia pandai menyembunyikannya. satu hal yang ngga sy lupa dari percakapan dengan bapak kepala stasiun itu "kereta itu maunya ditunggu, bukan menunggu". thank you, i won't forget it. ahirnya kami keluar dari ruangan kepala stasiun dan menunggu kereta jam 10 tsb datang, dengan perasaan harap2 cemas.
kereta pun datang. rame banget orang yang masuk, dan ternyata ngga ada kursi kosong yang tersisa. jadilah ahirnya kami berdiri di antara gerbong (lorong kecil di kereta yang tepat di sampingnya ada toilet, dan di kedua ujungnya ada pintu keluar), bersama2 dengan 3-4 orang bapak2 yang merokok. berada di ruangan sesempit itu sambil berdiri dengan orang2 yang ngga dikenal dan bau asap rokok, dan pikiran yang stress kesal dan kecewa, membuat sy semakin galau. ngga ada hal yang mendukung mood jadi baik kembali, semua keadaan yang ada saat itu menjatuhkan sy rasanya. tiba2 hp di kantong celana sy bergetar, dan ternyata dari rumah di bandung. awalnya sy ngga ingin mengangkatnya tapi ahirnya sy angkat juga karna sy bener2 butuh curhat. suara ibu terdengar di sudut sana "halo tya? kamu gimana?". mendengar suara ibu seketika itu juga membuat sy ngga tahan, ahirnya tangis sy keluar juga. suaranya menenangkan, lagi2 sy diminta untuk sabar.
kereta pun jalan, dan kami masih berdiri. tiba2 ada dua orang bapak2 keluar dari gerbong dan masuk ke lorong kecil tempat kami berdiri, beliau nyuruh kami duduk di tempatnya. atau setidaknya nyuruh kami masuk ke gerbong. awalnya kami nolak duduk di kursi bapak2 itu, tapi karna dia agak memaksa dan dia bilang dia mau di lorong kecil itu aja karna mau ngobrol sama temennya dan mau ngerokok, ahirnya sy terima juga tawarannya. ahirnya kami duduk di kursinya, dengan perasaan yang masih ngga enakan. alhamdulillah. tapi emang kalo dipikir2 lorong kecil itu kayanya bukan ruang yang bisa dipake cewe buat menunggu sambil berdiri. kalo mau juga nunggu sambil berdirinya di dalam gerbong, jangan di luar gerbong. semalaman itu sy ngga bisa tidur walopun ngantuk, menoleh2 ke arah lorong kecil tadi, kalo2 aja bapak tsb pengen duduk lagi di tempatnya. bener2 malem yang ngga bisa dilupain sensasinya. di saat itu juga sy ngerasa sangat kesepian.
beberapa penumpang kereta nanya2 ke kami, tentang yang kami alamin barusan. ada yang ketawa, ada yang mengata2in abang becak yang tadi, dsb.. intinya semua membuat keadaan jadi lebih baik. mereka nyaranin buat naik kereta ini aja sampe di jakarta (sebenernya sy sangat ingin), tapi karna satu dan lain hal, kami tetep harus turun di cirebon malam itu juga. cemas, kalo seandainya nyampe cirebon jam 2an, karna ngga tau tempatnya gimana dan blum bisa membaca keadaan sebelumnya gimana. tapi ternyata kami nyampe stasiun cirebon jam 03.30an, hampir jam 04.00 yang berarti hampir subuh. di stasiun cirebon tsb juga udah ada beberapa orang (tukang jualan, penumpang, penjaga, dsb) dan terang.
sebelumnya, bapak2 yang menawari kami kursi kereta tadi ngasi beberapa nasehat dan ngajak ngobrol sepanjang perjalanan. mereka baik banget :) sy pun jadi ngga sedih lagi, dan lupa kalo masalah ini menyebalkan. sampe ada yang menawari ongkos kalo2 seandainya kami ngga bawa ongkos. terima kasih, bapak2 sekalian.. jasa bapak2 akan slalu sy ingat. :') hix.. sediiiih.. terharu. beliau bilang beliau ingat anak2nya pas ngeliat kami berdua, jadi aja mereka simpati.. subhanallah.
sampe di stasiun cirebon, kami duduk di tempat menunggunya, menunggu jam sampe jam 4an. karna waktu kami sampe jam masih menunjukkan pukul 03.30an, yang berarti jalanan di luar stasiun itu juga masih sangat2 sepi tentunya. 04.10, kami keluar dari stasiun, naik becak (ahir2 ini sy jadi parno denger kata 'becak') menuju ke polsek kedawung (menurut penjaga stasiun cirebon, kami bisa dapet bis cirebon-bandung di depan polsek kedawung tsb). ternyata polsek ini jauh juga dari stasiun, tapi kata abang becaknya lebih jauh lagi stasiun-terminal daripada stasiun-polsek. padahal tadinya kami niat mau ke terminal aja. huff. alhamdulillah. malu bertanya sesat di jalan; pepatah ini bener banget deh.
nyampe di depan polsek, kami turun, dan abang becaknya sangat baik; beliau menunggui kami sampe bis cirebon-bandung lewat. padahal cukup lama juga, kira2 20 menitan ada deh buat nunggu bis tsb. ahirnya setelah menunggu sekian lama, bisnya datang juga. kami naik, dan alhamdulillah ahirny bisa tidur juga. bangun2 ternyata udah pagi, di daerah sumedang. alhamdulillah.. satu hal yang sy syukuri adalah langit udah terang kembali, dan bisnya juga udah diisi sama beberapa penumpang lain. hati sy jadi sangat tenang, perasaan super galau semalam hilang juga ahirnya. begitu bis sampe jatinangor, lalu ujung berung.. seorang kondektur berteriak "ujung berung, ujung berung!". dan sy pun berkaca2 waktu denger si abang kondektur meneriakkan nama daerah tsb. hehehe.. dramatis banget sih sy.. tapi rasanya senang sekali, bercampur lega. ahirnya wajah bisa kembali tersenyum. sambil memeluk erat tas yang ada di pangkuan, sy mendengarkan lagu sambil tersenyum melihat ke arah luar jendela bis yang sempit itu.
:)
maaf kalo sy agak lebay (terlalu lebay malahan). tapi ini pengalaman pertama sy ketinggalan kereta di malam hari (semoga ini yang pertama dan terahir), dengan perasaan yang campur aduk. pengalaman ini ngga akan pernah sy lupain. dan buat siapapun yang mengalaminya, semoga pengalaman ini mendewasakan kita semua. hikmahnya tentu saja; kalo akan naik bis/kereta datanglah setidaknya setengah jam sebelum kereta tsb berangkat. ingat pesan bapak kepala stasiun tadi. dan jangan lupa juga, kalo nyebut destinasi yang jelas, sebut namanya, kalo bisa berkali2 sampe orang yang dikasitau tsb bilang kita rese juga gapapa deh, asalkan orang yang dikasitau tsb tau harus ke mana destinasinya. dan yang terahir tentu saja (lagi), inget Dia di setiap kesempatan, di saat seperti apapun. aamiin.
basah kuyup!
hari ini sy keujanan parah... emang ngga penting sih, tapi sy pengen aja cerita. ehehe..
jadi begini. ceritanya sy, dan dua orang teman sy; shevila dan widya, mau pergi makan siang ke luar kapling. sebelum makan siang, teman sy yang bernama shevila ini motokopi buku dulu di fotokopi ciung wanara, lalu ninggalin fotokopiannya di fotokopi tsb.
karna berniat ngambil fotokopian lagi abis makan siang, ahirnya kami memilih untuk makan siang di tempat yang deket sama tempat fotokopian ciung wanara tsb. dan ternyata tempat makan pertama yang terlintas di pikiran adalah botram. dan ternyata lagi; botram sepi... tumben2an di jam makan siang begini botram ngga ada orang. did we miss something? :P
ahirnya; makan siang... dan sy seperti biasa sukanya sama ayam bakar. yang dibakar2 deh pokonya. ahaha. buurrn! LOL.
abis makan siang, ngga disangka2.. turun hujan yang cukup deras. hmmm... sebenernya sih bisa aja nunggu ujan reda di botram ataw di sekitarnya, tapi entah kenapa kami males dan ahirnya memilih untuk menerobos hujan deras tsb, dengan bermodalkan payung pocky merah sy yang sebenernya cuma cukup buat satu orang. ahaha.
ya, dengan berteduh di bawah payung-pocky-merah-untuk-satu-orang tsb kami keluar dari botram, menuju tempat fotokopian ciung wanara. hehe, memang deket, tapi tetep aja; basah. abis ngambil fotokopian, kirain bakal neduh bentar. eh taunya pada sepakat buat lanjut jalan balik ke arsi...
di tengah perjalanan yang terseok2 karna banjir dan hebohnya rintikan hujan dan sempitnya satu payung bertiga; widya tiba2 berubah menjadi relawan... dia berlari keluar dari teduhan payung "sampe ketemu di slasar!". ahahaha.. tragis bener.. *lebay* hehehe.
akhirnya sampe juga di arsi, tapi dalam keadaan basah kuyup. hehehe. udah lama ngga basah kuyup kaya gini :D karna sy takut masuk angin dan ngga enak badan, ahirnya sy minjem jaket seorang teman di kapling bernama rachie. jaket gARis yang ngga ada logo gARis-nya. hehe.
sebenernya sy seneng ujan2an. dari jaman masih kecil dulu pernah beberapa kali main ujan2an. hepi sebenernya.. ;) moga2 ngga sakit deh. hehe. aamiin.. :) maaf postingannya kurang penting (lagi2).
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Exploring ways to better understand things surround oneself, in times of traveling.

