Pay Per Click from Indonesia

It’s hard to earn money nowadays. Both online and offline.

Paid blogging ain’t that easy to earn already.

Both of our google adsense was blocked.

USD getting lower and lower.

No worry, we have local adsense for Indonesia, KumpulBlogger that was launched in January 2008. Still new with lots of prospect.

Music & Lyrics (2007)

I just watch this movie on Astro HBO during the weekend. The good thing about Astro is, the show will be aired few times in a month. I didn’t watch the ending on Saturday and I caught it up yesterday afternoon.

It’s a comedy romantic movie by Hugh Grant (Alex Fletcher) and Drew Barrymore (Sophie Fisher). Roughly, it’s about Alex, the 80s singer from PoP band whom somehow have to come out with lyrics in a few days time for a famous teen singer. Somehow Sophie came in and they became a team; in writing lyrics & melody and on bed (oh what else).

One of the quote that I like is, when Alex asked Sophie to just spit out the lyrics because it is JUST lyrics. And this what Sophie replied :
“A melody is like seeing someone for the first time. The physical attraction. Sex.
But then, as you get to know the person, that’s the lyrics. Their story. Who they are underneath. It’s the combination of the two that makes it magic.”

I definitely agree with that, in terms of listening to the music and how she related it to people. When I was attracted to the song’s melody, I’ll look for the lyric. When I get to know the lyric, I’ll fall deeper for the song. The soundtrack of this movie is simple yet meaningful.

Way Back Into Love

(Drew Barrymore)
I’ve been living with a shadow overhead,
I’ve been sleeping with a cloud above my bed,
I’ve been lonely for so long,
Trapped in the past,
I just can’t seem to move on!

(Hugh Grant)
I’ve been hiding all my hopes and dreams away,
Just in case I ever need them again someday,
I’ve been setting aside time,
To clear a little space in the corners of my mind!

[Chorus]
(Both)
All I want to do is find a way back into love.
I can’t make it through without a way back into love.
Oooooh.

[Verse 2]
(Drew Barrymore)
I’ve been watching but the stars refuse to shine,
I’ve been searching but i just don’t see the signs,
I know that it’s out there,
There’s got to be something for my soul somewhere!

(Hugh Grant)
I’ve been looking for someone to shed some light,
Not somebody just to get me through the night,
I could use some direction,
And I’m open to your suggestions.

[Chorus]
(Both)
All I want to do is find a way back into love.
I can’t make it through without a way back into love.
And if I open my heart again,
I guess I’m hoping you’ll be there for me in the end!
Oooooooh, Ooooooh, Ooooooh.

[Middle-eight]
(Drew Barrymore)
There are moments when I don’t know if it’s real
Or if anybody feels the way I feel
I need inspiration
Not just another negotiation

[Chorus]
(Both)
All I want to do is find a way back into love,
I can’t make it through without a way back into love,
And if I open my heart to you,
I’m hoping you’ll show me what to do,
And if you help me to start again,
You know that I’ll be there for you in the end!
Oooooooh. Oooooooh. Ooooooooh. Oooooooh. Ooooooh Ooooooooh. Ooooooooh.

Finding love is always a great theme for a movie.

So much more from Indonesia bloggers

Wow! I never know that there is a lot of blogs and blogger in my own country, Indonesia. All the while, I’ve been blog hopping in Malaysia and Singapore’s blogs only. Until recently I have something to do that requires me to visit the local blogs.

All those blogs are fantastic and interesting. There is also AyoNgeBlog that motivates people to start blogging because there is so many that you can get from blogging habit.

Not only writing a blog, but blog hopping and leaving comments are a good habit too.

Hidup blogger Indonesia~!

Plan for Highschool Reunion

When we just graduated from high school, we said that we will have our first reunion after 5 years. This June, it will be 5 years. The topic of reunion seems to be forgotten until one of the mates brought it up on yahoo group few weeks ago.

2003. With the Math killer-yet-fun-teacher, Mr.HL.

Now we aim to have it on December this year. Somewhere in between Christmas and New Year when most of the people will have holidays and go back hometown. There were friends who suggested to have it at Padang or even Bali. Whew~! It is already hard to gather 48 people in the hometown, Medan. Going so far away will be a hassle.

2003. Classmates with the class’ T-shirt.

After seeing replies from some of the classmates, the topic seems to be stuck there. The people who replies is those few people only. Funny thing is, those who used to be the active spoken people in class and always reply in Yahoo groups don’t voice out this time. Well, a few of them did reply though. Those who used to read and never bother to reply, do reply this time, including me.

2003. Classmates & Principal with class’ costume.

It is just March going to April. Everyone still not sure of their schedule, whether they can take leave or not, where is their location on December, and so on. We are scattering around now; around the world and around the provinces in Indonesia. I can count with my fingernails the people that confirmed can participate in the upcoming reunion.

I’m not sure where will I be and what will I be in December. Maybe freelance in Medan, looking for job in Singapore, backpacking with the boyfriend around Malaysia, or working in KL. But I think sparing one day for reunion in the hometown is done-able.

Let’s see whether it’s just hot for a while (panas - panas taik ayam) or there is a commitment there to make it done.

Cheng Beng & Seafood

Four years since my grandpa passed away. I never paid a visit to his ‘house’ since then. I didn’t come back too for the funeral due to the college schedule. It was in semester 1. I do feel bad for that.

The place is somewhere in Tanjung Morawa, 45 minutes from Medan through the one and only toll in Medan. It was extremely hot.

After that, we went for lunch at a restaurant near Pantai Cermin. Twenty one years of living in Medan, I never step my feet to Pantai Cermin. -___-” Well, this afternoon we were just went there to eat. I couldn’t even see the beach. Bleh.

The place itself was not bad. But it was so hot, we ate until sweating. The seafood is yummylicious. Grill fish, prawn, black pepper crab, etc. The boyfriend should love it. Next time, don’t worry.

Everything was great except for this. The flies. They were still around eventhough we had light the candles. So the hand is not only busy eating but also chasing away the flies. So busy..

Anyway, during the way back home, my dad was wondering, 10 years later we will be the one who drive and they will be sitting at the back relaxing. Wonder whether my bro and I will be pushing the responsibility of fetching mum and dad. Maybe my bro will push them to follow my car or the opposite way. Muahaha. I can’t imagine that.

Seed with words

One month ago, the seeds is about as big as my thumbnail. The seller told me that it won’t grow high. Maybe about 20 - 30 cm.

Now, it grows more than 30 cm. The stem is very thin. My mum said the wording part with oval shape fall down already.

Disappointed. It is like buying a cat in a sack – membeli kucing dalam karung. Buying mattress also won’t be so hassle – Out of topic.

Interview via phone

It’s my very first time having an interview via phone. A short and quick one. An international call some more. Thanks Simpati, I was at Tebing Tinggi (2 hours from Medan) and the phone line was great with a clear voice and affordable call rate. Way cheaper than what I’ve expected.

I am so grateful for knowing a lecturer like Pat. I can’t believe she will help me until so far. And the boyfriend too. Oh my.. I’m surrounded with love and care, with people whom support me.

Well, all I want to know for now is a YES (so I can book the cheap flights ticket, pack my stuffs and have a farewell party) or a NO (so I can move on with my life and not hanging there with hope).

Let’s pray for the best.

Chem Beng (2008)

I’ve skipped this for the past 4 years since I went to study at Malaysia. It used to be a big family gathering time apart of Chinese New Year. My father’s sister and the family who are Christian would joined us too.

This year it is divided into 3 days. Today is the first day to Bah Gunung, somewhere in between Tebing Tinggi and Pematang Siantar. The journey took about 3 hours plus. Therefore we took off from Medan at 6.15am and reached home at 4pm. Almost one day. Pfiuh. Tired.

Anyway, when my father’s sister saw me, the first thing she asked was this:
Her : When did you come back?
Me : Last 2 days
Her : So, did you find a job for your xiao gu gu?
Me : -___-” I can’t even find a job for myself. How could I find one for her?

Totally speechless with her question. Alright, so thanks for not asking me about my job hunting thing. But, I mean, I can’t even save myself yet and she asked me to save her younger sister along with me. Duh..