tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91388416523836327332024-02-08T02:01:35.362+07:00My Life, My Thoughts, My Story...Just another piece of work in the middle of not doing anything. A place where I can say what I want to say (sorry if it might pissed other people...)mike_2401http://www.blogger.com/profile/15225979184222361996noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138841652383632733.post-44085344100582369672009-12-02T23:53:00.004+07:002009-12-03T00:09:35.848+07:00The Other Side of Jakarta I was on my way to Senayan City when I suddenly realized that I once planned to take some photos of the "bedeng" (meaning "slump" in English if I'm not mistaken) behind "Rusun Benhil". So I took a U turn and park my car in the parking area inside the "rusun" (FYI, the term "rusun" is equal to HDB in Singapore). What was planned to be a short 10 minutes photo hunting turned out to be more than mike_2401http://www.blogger.com/profile/15225979184222361996noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138841652383632733.post-5049455999859372582009-11-30T15:32:00.002+07:002009-11-30T17:01:40.662+07:00Capitalist or Borjuis???On Saturday last week, a friend of mine sent me a message through BlackBerry Messenger. What started as a one liner message developed into a discussion regarding the "lifestyle" in a restaurant that he visited in Plaza Indonesia. He described it in such a way that I could imagine it clearly in my mind the "crowd" in that particular resto (or lounge, or bar, or whatever... I still can't tell the mike_2401http://www.blogger.com/profile/15225979184222361996noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138841652383632733.post-42800898623415665492009-10-20T22:59:00.006+07:002009-10-22T23:14:42.565+07:00Be Grateful for Your JobOk, the title of this column is a bit standard. I mean, yes, of course most of us would say thank you (to who is irrelavant) for the job that we have now. It's something that's "politically correct" to do simply because you know that the general truth is, it's hard to get a job.But what I experienced last weekend was something of a wake up call. I am grateful for the job that I have now (mike_2401http://www.blogger.com/profile/15225979184222361996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138841652383632733.post-2905768526904533882009-04-07T04:01:00.002+07:002009-04-07T04:38:23.415+07:004.00 AM and still in the office...Don't be fooled with the title. It's not that I went to the office at 4 AM, it's more like I'm still in the office at 4.00 AM (yes, since the day before). Now, after shocked by the fact that I spent more than 20 hours in the office, the next question that came through your mind is "what the hell are you doing???" (who says mind reading is difficult??). Well, one of the responsibility of my new mike_2401http://www.blogger.com/profile/15225979184222361996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138841652383632733.post-85773876474215271742009-03-17T22:53:00.004+07:002009-03-17T23:24:12.363+07:00Kota Tua, Model Version (Vol 1)mike_2401http://www.blogger.com/profile/15225979184222361996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138841652383632733.post-5220074714667776292009-03-17T22:33:00.003+07:002009-03-17T22:49:08.554+07:00Kota Tua, Journalistic & Candid Vesion (Vol2)mike_2401http://www.blogger.com/profile/15225979184222361996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138841652383632733.post-80305533813164680222009-03-17T22:19:00.004+07:002009-03-17T22:32:17.750+07:00Kota Tua, Journalistic & Candid Version (Vol 1)mike_2401http://www.blogger.com/profile/15225979184222361996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138841652383632733.post-41669437172536556952009-03-17T21:09:00.007+07:002009-03-17T23:28:17.244+07:00Social House, is it really social??I'm gonna start this topic with an assumption that not everyone that reads this post realize what Social House is? It's a nice (well, depends on your individual interpretation of what "nice" is) cozy (this word is also very subjective) place where the middle up class socialites of Jakarta hang out after their long and tiring (another assumption...) day filled with activities. It serves wine, beermike_2401http://www.blogger.com/profile/15225979184222361996noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138841652383632733.post-14639469230474921452009-03-14T23:46:00.004+07:002009-03-15T01:31:58.268+07:00The First 2 Weeks in the New OfficeMarch 2nd, 2009 was my first day in the new office. By the way, in case I forgot (in which I'm quite certain of it) to tell you all, I have decided to join with PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk (BLT) instead of PT Samudera Indonesia Tbk. Both are fine shipping companies but somehow I was just following my guts that said I would enrich myself better in BLT. The position is in the Investor Relations deptmike_2401http://www.blogger.com/profile/15225979184222361996noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138841652383632733.post-34606201923720089362009-03-07T09:06:00.006+07:002009-03-08T00:12:36.612+07:00Photos of Focus Expo... Well, my first attempt in taking pics of models. All taken during free photo model sessions in Focus Expo recently... Comments please!!!!mike_2401http://www.blogger.com/profile/15225979184222361996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138841652383632733.post-53436765055402506922009-02-24T18:05:00.004+07:002009-02-24T18:16:43.068+07:00Car Free Day, 22 Feb 09mike_2401http://www.blogger.com/profile/15225979184222361996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138841652383632733.post-68632708326996966162009-02-24T17:33:00.002+07:002009-02-24T18:05:24.162+07:00A New Lesson...When I started this year, I had wonderful hopes of what my life is going to be by the end of the year. A new career in a fine company that provides me with new challenges and opportunities, a new house to start a new life, and above all, a new family of me and the woman that I love dearly. Yes, I was planning to get married this year with the woman that, even until now, I' m very certain to spendmike_2401http://www.blogger.com/profile/15225979184222361996noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138841652383632733.post-30912788072576323252009-02-23T14:17:00.005+07:002009-02-23T14:42:18.071+07:00Cathedral, Jakarta 21 Feb 09mike_2401http://www.blogger.com/profile/15225979184222361996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138841652383632733.post-30110340771592125682009-02-23T13:46:00.004+07:002009-02-23T14:16:48.226+07:00Photography, a newly engaged hobby! Gonna try on a new hobby... Will be waiting for your comments!!!mike_2401http://www.blogger.com/profile/15225979184222361996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138841652383632733.post-7870857502761550802009-02-19T09:06:00.004+07:002009-02-19T14:37:40.079+07:00My new camera, just starting to learn photography...mike_2401http://www.blogger.com/profile/15225979184222361996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138841652383632733.post-16990028371303794522009-02-09T09:33:00.005+07:002009-02-09T18:03:36.596+07:00The Curious Case of Benjamin ButtonI watched the movie last Sunday, and the movie turned out to be one of the most unforgettable movies I have ever seen. The movie was based on a novel created by F Scott Fitzgerald, and although the setting and story are altered in certain way by David Fincher, the essence of the novel is still quite strong in the movie (of course this sensation can only be tasted by those that have read the novelmike_2401http://www.blogger.com/profile/15225979184222361996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138841652383632733.post-86571493693579019852009-02-05T10:22:00.004+07:002009-02-05T15:40:11.643+07:002nd Birthday in TAFSOne tradition that was held strongly in the office is celebrating any employee's birthday when it comes. It's a nice habit, keeps you away from all the hectic of work and makes you remember that you do have a life outside the office. Realizing the second part is essential in my office, considering how work life has infiltrated to personal life so extensively. One thing I definetely learned in themike_2401http://www.blogger.com/profile/15225979184222361996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138841652383632733.post-89412894624382966702009-02-03T22:44:00.003+07:002009-02-03T23:18:44.929+07:00Another step...January marks an ending and a new beginning in life. It is remarkable, at least to my own standard, how I got through December all in one piece. I'm sorry my dear readers, but I'm not going to go all the details of what happened on December 2008 since I believe that it wouldn't bother you much to scroll down a bit and read my previous posting. All my life I have been a man of self conviction. I mike_2401http://www.blogger.com/profile/15225979184222361996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138841652383632733.post-6281345400155945182009-01-04T21:17:00.004+07:002009-12-15T13:49:15.396+07:00The BeginningChristmas in 2008 will never be forgotten in my whole life. Just 3 days before Christmas I received the news from my superior officer that I won't receive any bonus in 2008 due to my poor performance. That was more than just a shocking news. I rely a lot on that bonus to finance my wedding this year, and the absence of that particular financing facility really has a detrimental effect on my wholemike_2401http://www.blogger.com/profile/15225979184222361996noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138841652383632733.post-64804479360943236352008-12-18T16:04:00.008+07:002009-12-15T13:55:24.461+07:00My first ever cocktail party...I enjoy the company of a nice cold cappucino in the weekend or after a long day in the office, alone for most of the time. The frequency is getting more intense in the past few weeks, considering the fact that I have spent several weekends working on credit applications. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a workaholic (how can I be a workaholic when I'm not even satisfied in my current job?) but more ofmike_2401http://www.blogger.com/profile/15225979184222361996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138841652383632733.post-37971255520326951932008-12-16T18:41:00.004+07:002008-12-17T09:29:57.672+07:00Photos of the Elderly Homemike_2401http://www.blogger.com/profile/15225979184222361996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138841652383632733.post-48052516537579808902008-12-16T14:21:00.004+07:002008-12-16T18:36:43.197+07:00A TRIP TO THE ELDERLY..."Old soldiers never die, they simply fade away." Gen. McArthurI found myself in a very unlikely event last Saturday, a charity visit to the elderly home in bandengan area Jakarta. Unlikely I said do to my "anti-social" and "egoistic" mixture that has run through my blood for many years. Charity is not what I do best, especially when it is being done under the knowledge of the people around me. mike_2401http://www.blogger.com/profile/15225979184222361996noreply@blogger.com1