Wednesday, December 28, 2005

Small Town

Merry Christmas everyone. Here I am in a littel town called Magelang, one hour away from JOgjakarta -- my dad's hometowm for a little family christmas. Time moves slow slowly in this small town. It feels like there are more than 24 hours. The day starts around 7 in the morning and it dies down around 11 at night. There is no 24 hours pharmacy, and the only internet cafe has the slowest connection ever.

But things are good in this place. There are lots of good food that are very different from Jakarta. We ate and ate and ate. Yesterday, my cousins and I roamed around town; eating something every 2 hours. I was soooo full. This morning I woke up to a fresh after the rain breeze. The air smelt different and refreshing.

I don't think I can live here forever, but to be able to take a step away from the bustle and bustle of the big city is kinda nice.

Wednesday, December 21, 2005

Bad Timing

5 years ago I had a chance on an amazing connection with a certain someone but things happened and we never got a chance to give anything a go. I recently bumped into him again and although the spark is still there, once again circumstances created nothing.

I'm sure almost everyone had been in a position like that, too. How many times we were faced with something so good that it was almost impossible to resist? It makes me think about the importance of timing and chance in our lives. It is very easy to be lazy and wait around for things to happen to us because often no matter how hard we work, that opportunity never shows up. It is also very easy to give up because life is hard on us and no matter how hard we try we keep on missing that great moment.

It doesn't only happen in love and relationships. It often happens in business opportunities, university acceptance and things like that. I was once prohibited from taking a language aptitude test because I was seen as too young! A totally crushing experience, but later I realised that maybe it was better to take the test a few months later because I was more mature and less arrogant about my language skills. If I had taken it then, I would be boastful about not only my skills but also the fact that I'm the youngest person ever to take that test.

Everything happens for a reason. I truly believe that. There has got to be a damn good reason for the bad timing I constantly have with that certain someone. Maybe it's simply not meant to be. Maybe it's not right for that particular moment. Maybe, maybe, maybe. What is important is to appreciate every moment for what it is, to cherish the good things it presents, and to be grateful for the simple joy that moment brings. I was happy for that great connection. It is evidence that there are many people out there for me. But it's not the right time, not the right person, not the right place. It will sort itself out, in a different time, in a different place.

Saturday, December 10, 2005

Smurphy's Going Away


Smurphy's Going Away
Originally uploaded by cynth_18.
This time it's not my going away.. It's Sarah Murphy's. At the newly opened rooftop beer garden at the Corner Hotel we hung out for a bit before saying our final goodbyes.

Well, not really good byes.. It's more like, "See you later. Different time, different country."

Nancy, Bronwyn, Cynth, Smurphy, Nat.

On Going 2


On my going away
Originally uploaded by cynth_18.
We had an absolutely rockin' time... Eyes of the Tiger, Holiday and lots of good old fashioned rock.

Donald, Sean, Nat, Cynth, Nat, Kayin.

On Going


Sean, Georgia, Mick, Cynth
Originally uploaded by cynth_18.
My last weekend was marked with plenty of drinking and dancing. It was a celebration of friendships and good times. At the Rochester Castle we boogied the night away. Sean, Georgia, Cynth, Michael.

Back Online

Just another short notice that my old mobile number is back online. Feel free to contact me on +628128130147.
See ya...

Cynth

Thursday, December 08, 2005

Salty Fried Squid


Salty Fried Squid
Originally uploaded by cynth_18.

Natalie and Sarah swore by the deliciousness of the salty fried squid in this little vietnamese place in Richmond. It became the venue for our last official reunion supper. We ordered 2 dishes of the salty fried squid and we cleaned them up within minutes. It was YUMMY!

Monday, December 05, 2005

BACK and BROKE

It is with a bit of sadness that I announce this fact: I'M BACK AND BROKE. Hahahaha... Suffer! So stuff future career move and exploration of other interests. As for now, I'm up for hire -- anything (that I'd like to do only) for money! Temporarily I'm using this number: +6281586189900. The old number will be active within one week, but I'd probably make another announcement for that.

Call Cynth for hire.