trial video ever...dedicated to all my susi peers
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Star Spangled Banner
Believe me, I'm in love with this patriotic song since i was very little. on the age of 10 years, my sister whom her English assignment was to sing American anthem taught me this "very strange song", i could not even speak english at that time, but the solacing rhythm deviously amazed me..2 days later i could sing star spangled banner very well till now (try me..hehehe)
14 years later..i was very fortunate for attending 4th july celebration in Kaskaskia Island, Il. my very first time hearing this magnificent anthem lively. though i've seen the better version of star spangled banner sang by mariah carey in youtube, but this experience dragged me to the real battleship that American thrived for independence.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Noteworthy Passage
EXORDIUM
Call me a super lucky guy for my victory chasing my biggest dream ever so called "Chasing American Dream", and here I am..in the land of "Star Spangled Banner"..
When Dreams Met Reality
An elongate 24 hours flight from home to the first point entry of US, Chicago, did not fade my enthusiasm about USA because O'hare International Airport impressed me with its excessively large building. the visitor immigration gate was being squeezed by mostly Asian and Middle Eastern faces. it took almost an hour for me arrived at the immigration counter and i had anticipated some advices from the officer of U.S embassy in Jakarta that probably there would be a random secondary inspection due to the strict regulation of immigration, and yea .. i was being inspected by the immigration officer for secondary inspection. being anxious of what happened to me, i calmed my self by observing my"random inspection mate" whose faces obviously middle eastern, things that triggered my bias question of "random inspection" system. (then i figured out a fairly satisfed answer from an American woman who had frequently being inspected for her domestic flight due to her one ticket flight). my prejudice is terminated.
Early Observation
though i could not recall in detail, but one thing that fairly impressed me is impeccable infrastructure. the highway just perfect and smooth and the buildings are located neatly, yea no wonder coz this is America, but this really proved that U.S with his federal system made out something on track. that is why a small city like carbondale is well developed. comparing U.S with a developing country like Indonesia is pretty unfair, but the moral lesson that possibly derived from this situation is if everything runs in the right track, then the outcome would be a flawless smooth way.
Cultural Shocks
I found my self easily encountered the biggest anxiety when being abroad, that is cultural shock. frankly speaking, i have no problem with the food, the custom and the people, but once i experienced unfriendly moment when i dubbed as a dumb by an ill mannered bowling counter man for my misunderstanding to apprehend bowling game instruction. i lost my idea when he explained something in a hurry and yes, here in the U.S some people speak with their own dialect ( i accustomed to the articulate and clear english speaking) but its pretty easy too to find people who speak clearly and nicely.
UNIVERSe-cITY
Carbondale, Illinois considered as a small city compared to other cities within the state. but a vast population of international students who study in SIUC (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Illinois_University_Carbondale) tangibly shows that this city is an international village within a university. i could easily find midle eastern, asian and hispanic looks in campus. once i met a Phd candidate in engineering called "mas Tudi" in student centre, and he told me that there a lot of Indonesian study in SIUC, well, it might be a cure for homesick by gathering with them. i hope so.
Campus Life
Summer in SIUC offers a difference ambiance with less students around (break for summer holiday). on my first week been in SIUC, i joked to my peer that this campus almost like a dead city, a zombie zone (exaggerated! hahaha) but i truly fascinated by the modern and vintage buildings. enlarged by huge extensive halls, parks, student center, student recreation center, library, auditorium and stadiums mark this University as one of the largest university in U.S.
Boomer Hall II the place where i live, located in the heart of the campus, so i can easily access fanner hall the place that i study most of the time.
When Dreams Met Reality
An elongate 24 hours flight from home to the first point entry of US, Chicago, did not fade my enthusiasm about USA because O'hare International Airport impressed me with its excessively large building. the visitor immigration gate was being squeezed by mostly Asian and Middle Eastern faces. it took almost an hour for me arrived at the immigration counter and i had anticipated some advices from the officer of U.S embassy in Jakarta that probably there would be a random secondary inspection due to the strict regulation of immigration, and yea .. i was being inspected by the immigration officer for secondary inspection. being anxious of what happened to me, i calmed my self by observing my"random inspection mate" whose faces obviously middle eastern, things that triggered my bias question of "random inspection" system. (then i figured out a fairly satisfed answer from an American woman who had frequently being inspected for her domestic flight due to her one ticket flight). my prejudice is terminated.
Early Observation
though i could not recall in detail, but one thing that fairly impressed me is impeccable infrastructure. the highway just perfect and smooth and the buildings are located neatly, yea no wonder coz this is America, but this really proved that U.S with his federal system made out something on track. that is why a small city like carbondale is well developed. comparing U.S with a developing country like Indonesia is pretty unfair, but the moral lesson that possibly derived from this situation is if everything runs in the right track, then the outcome would be a flawless smooth way.
Cultural Shocks
I found my self easily encountered the biggest anxiety when being abroad, that is cultural shock. frankly speaking, i have no problem with the food, the custom and the people, but once i experienced unfriendly moment when i dubbed as a dumb by an ill mannered bowling counter man for my misunderstanding to apprehend bowling game instruction. i lost my idea when he explained something in a hurry and yes, here in the U.S some people speak with their own dialect ( i accustomed to the articulate and clear english speaking) but its pretty easy too to find people who speak clearly and nicely.
UNIVERSe-cITY
Carbondale, Illinois considered as a small city compared to other cities within the state. but a vast population of international students who study in SIUC (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Illinois_University_Carbondale) tangibly shows that this city is an international village within a university. i could easily find midle eastern, asian and hispanic looks in campus. once i met a Phd candidate in engineering called "mas Tudi" in student centre, and he told me that there a lot of Indonesian study in SIUC, well, it might be a cure for homesick by gathering with them. i hope so.
Campus Life
Summer in SIUC offers a difference ambiance with less students around (break for summer holiday). on my first week been in SIUC, i joked to my peer that this campus almost like a dead city, a zombie zone (exaggerated! hahaha) but i truly fascinated by the modern and vintage buildings. enlarged by huge extensive halls, parks, student center, student recreation center, library, auditorium and stadiums mark this University as one of the largest university in U.S.
Boomer Hall II the place where i live, located in the heart of the campus, so i can easily access fanner hall the place that i study most of the time.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
no longer doubt for equal rights
There would always be major inquiry that ignited pros and cons or even majority did an amen choir but still doubting on this issue. The issue of equal rights is one of the issue who stays on top while it is discussing. A recent survey found that people in many countries buttress the state of equal rights but still questioning on the practice of equal rights in reality. In more than 22 countries surveyed by Pew Research Centre (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/01/world/01iht-poll.html) said that generally the people have no objection of equal rights for women but they realized it’s not that effortless because the aptitude of equal rights for women eroded by many factors such as education, demography and religious affiliation.
In the country like Pakistan and Indonesia which possess a staunchly moslem population, religious affiliation seems defeated by the existence of women president or prime minister recorded in history but yet ensuring the real practice of equal right is really perceivable in those countries. This assertion tangibly shows the society that in some ways women are get their rights but the problem is somehow they are defeated by external factors such as the population of educated and skilled man are higher and the condition where women should be stay at home even they are earned their educational background.
Another reason that probably visible is because the characteristic of the country which seemingly put the highest value on the physical condition of men which favorably durable and flexible to any kind of jobs and They see woman vulnerable for certain jobs.
When I quote my own opinion about equal rights, I always said that I love equality. I never been irritated when women lead certain organizations or be number one in class since I believe that if everyone pushes everything to the limit then they will surely harvest the best things. I even admiring a previous Indonesian financial minister Ms Sri Mulyani who terrifically maintained Indonesian economic performance amid recent global crisis and I proud of her. Back to the condition in my country, where I strongly believe that the people in my country put the highest appreciation on woman, I see that women in Indonesia are blazing their trail to be equal in every realm. I have a sister who got a prestigious position in her office as an auditor of a big company, I have a relative who drive a bus transportation system which is the only one mass rapid transportation in Indonesia and really enjoy her profession as a bus driver and politically the proposition of women in house of representative in Indonesia is increasing (30%) compared to the last session.
Overall, the equal rights for women in every county is in the right track since it shows increasing trend of respected value for woman and for every human kind which eventually reminds us that we are all the same.
In the country like Pakistan and Indonesia which possess a staunchly moslem population, religious affiliation seems defeated by the existence of women president or prime minister recorded in history but yet ensuring the real practice of equal right is really perceivable in those countries. This assertion tangibly shows the society that in some ways women are get their rights but the problem is somehow they are defeated by external factors such as the population of educated and skilled man are higher and the condition where women should be stay at home even they are earned their educational background.
Another reason that probably visible is because the characteristic of the country which seemingly put the highest value on the physical condition of men which favorably durable and flexible to any kind of jobs and They see woman vulnerable for certain jobs.
When I quote my own opinion about equal rights, I always said that I love equality. I never been irritated when women lead certain organizations or be number one in class since I believe that if everyone pushes everything to the limit then they will surely harvest the best things. I even admiring a previous Indonesian financial minister Ms Sri Mulyani who terrifically maintained Indonesian economic performance amid recent global crisis and I proud of her. Back to the condition in my country, where I strongly believe that the people in my country put the highest appreciation on woman, I see that women in Indonesia are blazing their trail to be equal in every realm. I have a sister who got a prestigious position in her office as an auditor of a big company, I have a relative who drive a bus transportation system which is the only one mass rapid transportation in Indonesia and really enjoy her profession as a bus driver and politically the proposition of women in house of representative in Indonesia is increasing (30%) compared to the last session.
Overall, the equal rights for women in every county is in the right track since it shows increasing trend of respected value for woman and for every human kind which eventually reminds us that we are all the same.
Friday, June 4, 2010
demograzy
i was about to spilled over my drink when my granny suddenly ordered me no to elect a running candidate for a new mayor in my city in the second round election. my granny is a devote muslim by born, she is almost 78 years this years and blessed by a strong physical condition compared to her peers. i replied her ordered by asking "what's the reason anyway"? and she simply answered my question by saying "he is not muslim, and if you vote for him you will be in hell forever, that's what the clergyman told me just now on my worship". i kept silent for a moment and i finally decided not to rebuttal her (i know it's gonna be useless).
this is not a religion concern anyway..
my bustling wanna be city so called MEDAN, for the second time held the election democratically for a new mayor. our previous mayor notoriously involved in corruption case, tax evasion and bribery case(i found my self guilty when i remembered at the time i vote for him). this time election has 10 couples contenders (see how "wow" our democracy) ranging from candidates who have been supported by parties and those who run independently. in the first run election i voted for the candidate whom i think academically is accredited by possessing Prof. title.(he is one of the two prof. candidates) i voted him simply because i believe that those leaders who academically laudable must be better than those who have only so-so academic background. unfortunately he got only 5% from the requirement of 20% share to challenge the next round.
i was wondering why such a high academic background profile candidate had less voters. i used to believe that he might be favored by many people due to his rigorous publication and amicable face. in fact i was totally wrong.
yesterday, i met my friend who actively engaged in the publication of my fav. candidate. (the one that i voted) and frantically asked him about the real state of the election and guessed that money really talks in this election. he did the amen choir for my guessing
then i related to my granny's order about the mayor election, where in this case muslim clergy man compelled the worshipers to avoid non muslim candidate for being a new mayor.
silently, i assume that this year election is still far far away from a patriotic act from the contenders where reportedly they slandered each others while using a very conventional way to win (money talks) and repellently they use the most sensitive issue so called religion as the ammunition, a cause that i strongly believe associate to terrorism.
but thanx God, a digital book with the title "Nasional.is.me" salvaged me from my eroded nationalism caused by this rooted vicious election problem.
this is not a religion concern anyway..
my bustling wanna be city so called MEDAN, for the second time held the election democratically for a new mayor. our previous mayor notoriously involved in corruption case, tax evasion and bribery case(i found my self guilty when i remembered at the time i vote for him). this time election has 10 couples contenders (see how "wow" our democracy) ranging from candidates who have been supported by parties and those who run independently. in the first run election i voted for the candidate whom i think academically is accredited by possessing Prof. title.(he is one of the two prof. candidates) i voted him simply because i believe that those leaders who academically laudable must be better than those who have only so-so academic background. unfortunately he got only 5% from the requirement of 20% share to challenge the next round.
i was wondering why such a high academic background profile candidate had less voters. i used to believe that he might be favored by many people due to his rigorous publication and amicable face. in fact i was totally wrong.
yesterday, i met my friend who actively engaged in the publication of my fav. candidate. (the one that i voted) and frantically asked him about the real state of the election and guessed that money really talks in this election. he did the amen choir for my guessing
then i related to my granny's order about the mayor election, where in this case muslim clergy man compelled the worshipers to avoid non muslim candidate for being a new mayor.
silently, i assume that this year election is still far far away from a patriotic act from the contenders where reportedly they slandered each others while using a very conventional way to win (money talks) and repellently they use the most sensitive issue so called religion as the ammunition, a cause that i strongly believe associate to terrorism.
but thanx God, a digital book with the title "Nasional.is.me" salvaged me from my eroded nationalism caused by this rooted vicious election problem.
Friday, May 28, 2010
time to blogging again!!
it's been a long time for me not to blog on my mediocre blog..it is simply because i forgot the password then i less interested to fill it with my "miscellaneous" thinking. i have to admit that it was really hard for me to express the idea on my head trough writing. sometimes i feel like I'm a good story teller but found difficulty convert it to the form of writing. yeahh at least im trying..
i've just surprised by the short message on my mobile phone and woke me up in the very early morning. my friend told that Southern Illinois University,Carbondale just sent their welcoming e-mail to the 2010 SUSI's Pasrticipants and thanx god i'm one of them. apparently, US. Embassy in Jakarta announced me that i'm one of the grantee of this prestigious program, and our visa has been issued on may, but overall, official letter from SIUC is the most awaited by Indonesian participants. an e-mail from John L Foster (Associate Professor & Summer Institute Director) welcomed us officially as this year SUSI's participants (wicked!) and linked a concise link related to the program (its a wow! syllabus) and i noticed a pdf attachment which augmented additional information about the program..and that was a guidance to join SUSI's blog in order to link participants and administrator and to share common interest and latest update about the program.
i followed the instruction to join the blog and driven me to create google account which i processed easily. then i finally realized that i already possessed a blog ..hahaah
well i hope this is a good start for me to keep blogging and wait for the next updated blog!!
i've just surprised by the short message on my mobile phone and woke me up in the very early morning. my friend told that Southern Illinois University,Carbondale just sent their welcoming e-mail to the 2010 SUSI's Pasrticipants and thanx god i'm one of them. apparently, US. Embassy in Jakarta announced me that i'm one of the grantee of this prestigious program, and our visa has been issued on may, but overall, official letter from SIUC is the most awaited by Indonesian participants. an e-mail from John L Foster (Associate Professor & Summer Institute Director) welcomed us officially as this year SUSI's participants (wicked!) and linked a concise link related to the program (its a wow! syllabus) and i noticed a pdf attachment which augmented additional information about the program..and that was a guidance to join SUSI's blog in order to link participants and administrator and to share common interest and latest update about the program.
i followed the instruction to join the blog and driven me to create google account which i processed easily. then i finally realized that i already possessed a blog ..hahaah
well i hope this is a good start for me to keep blogging and wait for the next updated blog!!
Friday, September 25, 2009
coba-coba ngeblog
mudah mudahan bisa mengendurkan urat saraf, banyak orang bilang menulis merupakan cara ampuh untuk self-cure dari penyakit gangguan motorik dan stress. angan-angannya sih supaya bisa terhindar dari stress dini, tapi yang paling penting supaya bisa menyalurkan ide, pemikiran dan opini, ya siapa tau bermanfaat!!
mudah mudahan bisa mengendurkan urat saraf, banyak orang bilang menulis merupakan cara ampuh untuk self-cure dari penyakit gangguan motorik dan stress. angan-angannya sih supaya bisa terhindar dari stress dini, tapi yang paling penting supaya bisa menyalurkan ide, pemikiran dan opini, ya siapa tau bermanfaat!!
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