The flood was here again

It looks like super-heavy-rain-which-caused-flood-inside-and-outside-the-house always happens at least once in a year. October 2007 I wrote about When water turns into an enemy and October 2008 I wrote about Say Hi to Mr Flood.

This year, the flood came one month early which was on last Saturday. I went to Cambridge Mall with boyfriend in the afternoon, when the sky has turn extremely dark. Not long after that it rain heavily while we sipped our coffee and chocolate drink at Starbucks.

The rain haven’t stop after 2 hours. My Mum told me that the flood has come into the house and that it was impossible for my Dad to fetch us home. Flood here and there. Don’t even mention about sedan cause MPV like Innova also couldn’t go through the flood.

So, we were literally trapped at Cambridge Mall. Great! We had dinner and sat for few more hours before the flood had finally gotten better.

Long time no see, Mr. Flood! There was at least 5 cm height of flood in the house. Imagine how high it was outside there.

As soon as we got home, we boyfriend quickly changed and helped my parents in throwing the water away (to the bathroom, which is also the source of the flood in the house). Luckily my superman is here, else it would be me who did the task in above picture. But, poor him, had a body ache and sweat so much after that. Erm, see the bright side, it can be counted as fat burners although not an instant one.

Now, I’m just wondering (more into worrying actually) what if I am not here and my bro goes studying abroad, how does my Mum gonna handle the flood? Wait until the maid comes in the next morning? What if the flood comes on Saturday? The maid doesn’t work on Sunday.

Sigh.

Aplaus Fiesta 2009 Medan Art ‘n Hobby Festival

Aplaus, the local lifestyle tabloid, was back with Aplaus Fiesta 2009. They had the first fiesta two years ago at atrium Sun Plaza. This time around it was held at Griya Dome Convention Centre, from 14th – 16th August.

I dropped by on Friday night after the big heavy rain, cause I was going KL on the Saturday. The place was a bit dim that I hardly saw any sign board about the festival and didn’t even know where was the parking entrance.

The futuristic city.

This festival was a collaboration between Aplaus team and the communities of art and hobby in Medan. Besides the showcase of various artistic stuffs, there was lots of activities too. From workshops to hip hop dance. From BMX activity to skateboard activity. But since I went there at night, I only saw the skateboard ramps at the outdoor area. Too bad I couldn’t come on the last day of the festival, else it would be more fun and happening.

Good thing that they have rubbish bin there. Not that I smoke though.

Feels free to draw and express your creativity on the wall.

The handmade heaven. The highlight would be the towel craft, which I like very very much and would love to pick the skill soon.

The wishes tree.

Full report about Aplaus Fiesta 2009 can be read here.

Huge explosion at JW Marriott (again)

Upon reaching Indonesia’s Presidential Election Day, lots of people was getting this scare-if-there-would-be-riot kinda feeling. Or it could be just my neighbors whom felt so. But, the election day went smooth. Pfiuh.

In one day time, the quick count result was out and SBY, our current President, has the highest point (more than 50%). There was no riot, demonstration, whatsoever. Pfiuh.

Now, it is almost 10 days since the election day and we are living in peace. NOT! Somebody decided to break the peace and the result was the huge explosion at JW Marriott and Ritz Carlton, Jakarta, this morning. Great choice of places! And right timing cause MU was scheduled to come to Jakarta on tomorrow.

This is not the first explosion for JW Marriott. I remember they experienced once back in 2003 (if not mistaken) and wtf they never learn from experience is it?

Whoever did this, whatever your motive is, you have done a ‘very good’ job in spoiling this country (image, reputation, the people, everything). Sigh. *zip mouth to prevent from saying unnecessary thing*

Indonesia’s Presidential Election

I went to vote today. Here’s the proof (refer to the picture below – look at the ink print on my little finger). But too bad Starbucks doesn’t create another election’s promotion like on last parliament election.

Anyway, we have 3 pair of candidates. And based on quick count, our current Indonesia President – SBY is on the top position holding more than 50% voices. Looks like he will be the President again for the next 5 years, just like his campaign “Lanjutkan” (read: continue).

Taken from Indonesia Memilih.

But, who will be the next President and Vice President doesn’t really matter to me. Not like they can make any huge changes towards this country.

Now, put aside the politic stuff, I’m going back to my shell and work. I saw lots of good deal at wholesale liquidators site. But I only have a pair of hands, how am I going to wear the wholesale watches? Duh.

Creative showcase from local agency

Aha, finally we have a creative exhibition in Medan! *hooray hooray* The “Creative Avenue” event, showcasing the design and advertising portfolio of Lumut Communications, was held from 5th to 7th June at Grand Swiss-belHotel.

I went there last night before headed for dinner with family. The ambiance was great. The way they arranged everything was wonderful, notice how they use the neon glass (whatever it is) to showcase the design. Overall, it’s a very inspiring creative showcase.

And, it is (or should be) an eye-opening experience for people, whom doesn’t come from (graphic) design and advertising background. Cause the existence of (graphic) design and advertising isn’t really that powerful in Medan, although we have tonnes of billboard and banners in the town. That will be another story on another post.

Anyway, there is two things lack from the showcase. First, there was no promotional items for the visitors. You see, on the exit way, there was a table and guest book. I was expecting to receive promotional tote bags or pens (lame, I know, but better than nothing) or other creative thing, but no. I forget whether they handed some off-topic-postcard to my brother or nothing at all. Not that I so wanted to get a free stuff, but hey, a promotional item will make visitors remember about your event, no? Second, the showcase area and the number of portfolio was not huge enough. I expected to see more actually.

Picture of the day. The auntie at the left hand side is not part of us though.

Story behind the picture: waiting for 5 minutes and the lift hasn’t reached the level yet, my eyes looked at the lift’s door which was covered with huge mirror, took out the digicam and snapped.

Election Day – and I practice my right to vote

Yeap, finally the election day (of parliament members) is here.

The crowded TPS ( Tempat Pemungutan Suara)

Another one, not so crowded

Four papers, four boxes

Nah, here is the proof that I did go for voting.

Anyway, Starbucks comes out with this campaign “If You Care Enough to Vote, We Care Enough to Give You A Free Cup Of Coffee“, where we will get a free cup of coffee (heard that it’s black coffee) from 12-5pm today if we show the proof (little finger with ink) that we already go voting.

I hate coffee. Can I get a chocolate drink or Milo instead? Hehe..

A day before election

Ah.. How fast time flies. It is the election day tomorrow, which means public holiday, follows by Good Friday and it’s weekend! I am so much in a holiday mood now. Hehe..

Anyway, last Sunday my Dad dragged us to attend this gathering dinner courtesy of Lyson & Associates (a taxing company) at Nelayan restaurants. It sounded boring but free dinner, so why not?

Since most of the members of Lyson & Associates are the members of PIB political party and also caleg/candidates of this upcoming election, we received several campaign attributes such as pin, calendar yadayada.

In the middle of the karaoke-ing session, we had a ‘tutorial’ session about how to use the election paper and choose the desire candidates. From there only I learn about the different colors’ papers and the meaning of it; what Dapem yadayada. In the above picture, the MC and one of the candidates were holding the actual paper. So huge, so many folds and we will have 4 papers on the actual day.

I shouldn’t be talking so much about election topic, not my cup of tea.