[Bahasa Indonesia]
I have not been traveling for traveling sake for quite some time. Recently when I traveled, it was for business, a course, or family. So I did not know what made me say yes to last week’s travel to Mount Bromo, East Java.
[Bahasa Indonesia]
I was sitting in a restaurant waiting for a friend. I have finished my first drink and have declined an offer from the waiter for the second one.
Then suddenly the waiter came to my table and gave me a complimentary glass of fresh water.
The water was refreshing. In more ways than one.
Written on my last day in my then-project.
A good press release should be able to answer the 5W1H questions: Who, what, when, where, why, and how.
It also has some must-have elements, like the logo, time and date, quote from spokespersons, boilerplate, and contact info.
So below is my 5W1H for the day. Click the pic for larger image.
Take good care.
[Bahasa Indonesia]
A friend has uploaded the poem below, taken from a website titled parent's wish. Beautiful.
To our dear child:
On the day when you see us old, weak and weary,
Have patience and try to understand us.
If we get dirty when eating,
If we can not dress on our own,
Please bear with us and remember the times
We spent feeding you and dressing you up.
If, when we speak to you,
We repeat the same things over and over again,
Do not interrupt us. Listen to us.
[Bahasa Indonesia]
Yesterday a colleague and friend, Ahmad Lukman, passed away. He was just 32 years old, a father of one cute son. He had been unwell for quite some time and the condition had gotten worse during the last several months.
Yet he was full of spirit. He was a diligent worker, was a great person to chat with about everything, loved reading books, and was an activist in his community.
He had lived a full life. And he never complained about his life or about his illness. Of course he said things about how he felt, but I don't consider that as a real complain (or as another friend put it, the most unfortunate person in the world syndrome). He was a strong person, with an eternal smile on his face.
All I could think of as I was heading for his house last night was: he has done well in this life. Perhaps much better than many of us.
Salaam, buddy. You really did well. We'll help take care of your family for you. You need not worry about anything.
cavort discuss | |
| Definition: | (verb) Play boisterously. |
| Synonyms: | frisk, frolic, gambol, lark, rollick, romp, run around, skylark, sport, disport |
| Usage: | The children cavorted in the water, splashing and ducking each other. |
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