Another tragedy from Indonesia

Tsunami just hit Indonesia on the Christmas Day. Red Cross' estimation: 100k died. Another tears from my country. Seems it never be able to pass from tragedy. People are crying out for help, people are missing each other of their families. Death bodies are all over everywhere...

It is happening now. Tragedy in Northest Sumatra. Though it happens in the land that I never been, I feel badly sad. Though I never be in love with the country, but I don't want to see it ruins either.

It's so gloomy. My beautiful Indonesia is crying once again. And I don't know when will the sun shine again? Soon, hopefully. Enough cried. Enough blood. Enough for the sadness.

Pray for those who died....pray for those who suffered.
Pray for the sun to come.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas everybody!!
Today is December 25th 2004, it is Christmas Day. And here I am in LA, spending my Christmas holiday with my childhood-honey ^_^
So far I have a great time, the weather is much nicer than SF, but I have to tell that I will re-consider my thought for moving here. I think I still like SF better ^_^ but, unless I really get a great great job here in LA.
But that will be for later, cause now I am in my vacation, no time for other thing except for fun!

Merry Christmas people, it's the most wonderful time of the year! Time for joy, sharing and caring.
Have yourself a merry little Christmas....

Finding Johnny Depp

I just watched Finding Neverland today. I want to see this movie ever since I heard about it, about 6 months ago. It was because of 2 reasons: Mr Johnny Depp himself, and he has neither mustache nor beard. I mean, I love him, I really do, but I am not crazy about man with mustache or beard. In his last 2 movies, Pirates of Caribbean and Secret Window, he was great! But still he had mustache. So this movie of Finding Neverland, I really love them (him and the movie). Gosh!! He doesn't change at all. Pretty much the same when the first time I fell in love with him (21 Jump Street), hmmm...when was that? 1989-1990? I was still at Junior High School. Well, he looks almost the same, because right now, he looks even more mature, but definitely he doesn't have the look of 41 years old guy ^_^

The movie, great! I won't be surprised if finally he gets his award, or if the movie gets the award for best picture. It is artistically beautiful. The magic of Peter Pan. Beloved fairy tale. This is an enchanting movie. I love the movie, not only because of Johnny Depp, but because the movie itself. Seeing this, you will return to your innocence, and plan your trip to Neverland.

My confession

I went to STM yesterday. My plan actually was to get more information about the play from Patrick, but eventually I couldn't find him, and there were other people at the hall, so I decided to go back to the church and joined with the choir for the Simbang Gabi novena.
As we were practicing the songs, I saw some people were making confession. Then I realized, it has been so many years since the last time I confessed. I don't even remember what year was that, probably the last year when I was in high school, so it was about 11 years ago? And all of sudden, something called me inside my heart to confess. It's almost Christmas, and this year I want to have the right way for Christmas.
But so many people were in line to confess, so I just got my chance during the homily. It was a 'face to face' confession, literally, cause if normally there is a somekind like window that separate the father and the person, there was nothing between me and the father. I could see him, and definitely he could see me. And as soon as I started my confession, I was crying, suddenly I remember how long it has been, and so many things I did, and I spoke, hurt others people....Please also forgive me Lord for I had hate in my heart.....
At least I feel much lighter now...some sins will never be able to be erased, but I am trying to make everything better. Hope He will give me His blessing to make the right way for my life.....

Vamos a comprar

I went shopping with my sister on last Saturday. Well, actually, she was the one who wanted to go shopping, but as she wanted to go to the downtown, she asked me to come with her. It was also her birthday, so she took me out for lunch along with the shopping schedule. Anyhow, finally I ended up with shopping too. I am not supposed to shop anymore, but what can I do...I have to admit it is my weakness. And nop, we were not shopping for anybody, just for ourselves. And since I am not in the tight budget anymore, so I feel more free to spend my money for shopping. Until I look all my bills from my credit cards. Phew!!
And now I realize, I still have to go back to stores for holiday shopping, this time for other people. Hmm...I can already picturing myself shopping (para mi!) again! Oh well, it is holiday season, shopping till you drop dead. Still, it is the most wonderful and beautiful time of the year. I love Christmas, and I will always do. And...it only happens once in a year.
So, vamos a comprar!

I need a roommate.....

Yesterday, I went to the court for my hearing (speeding ticket...din..din...) And guess what! They dismissed my case! I think because the police officer didn't show up. Whoa!! I am so glad. I was so nervous the last couple months ever since I schedule my hearing. And now finally I can exhale again, no need to pay the fine, no point and no need to go to the traffic school. What a fine day.

Though I am a little bit dissapointed because I can't go to NY for new year (have fun hunny). Still it's okay, my winning at the court will cover-up other things. And I can always have chance to go to NY. Well, and there is the good thing for not going, I can save my vacation time and manage to go back to my home country next year. Yap! It will be my new year's resolution. I will go back to Jakarta, hopefully...cause the last time I planned, I didn't go. So lets hope this time, my plan will work well...

But it will be my thought for later. Cause the roommate issue now is more important. I still don't have the new person to replace my old roommate. And I just spoke with my other roommate, if we can't find the third person, I'll have to move out. I don't want to move out, I really don't. Imagine of packing, moving-out and moving-in are not good pictures in my mind. But with the same amount of money, I can get better deal. So? I'll see what will happen later.

Vegas baby

I went to Las Vegas on the last weekend, with my uncle-aunt and my cousins. Though I never be crazy bout Vegas (I don't gamble and not even like it), but it was a good vacation, spent a little time with family.
Vegas, like always, still alive with those pretty lights at night. Lots of new hotels since the last time I came at 1999. And the traffic becomes worse and worse (lucky those taxi drivers!). But the weather was darn cold, and sooo dry. My skin flakes (till now), and I feel like a snake. How amazing, for some people (quite a lot actually) who live in Vegas. Even 3 days are enough for me, I can't imagine if I have to live there...I will die bored I guess....

Well, never been in Vegas at the winter before, especially during the holiday season. Christmas atmosphere is everywhere in Vegas. But it feels weird though, I don't know why, somehow I think Christmas doesn't really match with the city (which is so many casinos)....I don't think I will prefer Vegas to spend my Christmas time, definitely not. NY will be great maybe, though it must be even colder...:)

My uncle surprised me when he told me (after I got there) that we are going to see Celine Dion's show at Caesars Palace. Wow! That's great, but one big major problem: I barely bring something nice and formal to wear when I am on vacation (unless I knew before that I will need formal clothes). All my stuff inside my bag usually only jeans, and t-shirts or sweaters. So, finally I ended up with my regular jeans ^_^ I know it's okay still, cause in Vegas, people are still wearing casual clothes. I just felt a little bit awkward, cause they all wore (my family) something nice for evening show. Oh well, it didn't really matter after all, as soon as the show started, I can only think, how beautiful she (Celine Dion) is, how great is her voice. The show was great! It's not like concert's tour, it's more like Vegas show, so fancy and extravaganza, with beautiful dancers and great setting for the stage. I really enjoyed the show (thanks to my unle!) And I was so happy when she sang 2 of my fav songs: To love you more, and of course, My heart will go on.
I heard Caesars built the auditorium only for her, and built a very pretty house too in Las Vegas. Hmm...but they have contract for her for about 4-5 years, so it should be a good deal for both sides. Oh yeah, when I just entered the auditorium, I saw a big sign of Chrysler. I know she was on the advertisement for them, and now they advertise her? Fi fa fo fum, who advertise who now?


So, it was a great weekend for me, Tired, but I am glad I decided to go with them.