Heard that it is common for women here to be harrased - ok, only bum ... WHAT? ONLY???
This will happen in rickshaw and taxi... this is scaaarryy!!!
We went to pizza Hut yesterday. As usual, there are so many beggars on the street, and they start to 'force' us to give money - very very disturbing...
oh, my fish fingers are here ..yummy!!
Monday, October 25, 2004
Sunday, October 24, 2004
Dhaka, Bangladesh & Great Romantic
Quick recap on my first few days in Dhaka.
Finallly arrived in ZIA International Airport at 9.15 pm on 20th Oct 04 with Biman Air.
In Plane:
1. There were only 5 woman in our Airbus plane (from Singapore-Bangkok-Dhaka)
2. Toilet: The men always let me go in first no matter how long the q is!
3. The food is YUUUUMMMYYY!!
4. Strict, tense, fierce atmosphere between cabin crews + passengers...
In airport:
Immigration: I get to q in Diplomatic Officer line - good to be different!
Look what i found :)
Artist: Tunde
Album: Altre Canzoni
Title: Great Romantic
Hey, so you threw your heart right in
and it turned out less than perfect
a losing streak is starting in your mind
you let yourself believe the pain
its never going to be worth it
don't beat yourself up
know that you were never wrong for wishful thinking
So now that you've lost the battle
should we just cross out your name and let you sink?
chorus:
You've got me feeling like the last surviving great romantic,
Just stop the dreaming and the world stops spinning around
You feel foolish cos love never turns out
like you planned it
stop believing and the world stops letting you down.
So you had to let it go
it clearly wasn't working
new love leaves you trembling
you hide behind the door
so unsure of what you used to know
so now you think your every move ten steps ahead and you are frozen
caught inside yourself
You're drowning as the anger overflows....
Chorus:
Finallly arrived in ZIA International Airport at 9.15 pm on 20th Oct 04 with Biman Air.
In Plane:
1. There were only 5 woman in our Airbus plane (from Singapore-Bangkok-Dhaka)
2. Toilet: The men always let me go in first no matter how long the q is!
3. The food is YUUUUMMMYYY!!
4. Strict, tense, fierce atmosphere between cabin crews + passengers...
In airport:
Immigration: I get to q in Diplomatic Officer line - good to be different!
Look what i found :)
Artist: Tunde
Album: Altre Canzoni
Title: Great Romantic
Hey, so you threw your heart right in
and it turned out less than perfect
a losing streak is starting in your mind
you let yourself believe the pain
its never going to be worth it
don't beat yourself up
know that you were never wrong for wishful thinking
So now that you've lost the battle
should we just cross out your name and let you sink?
chorus:
You've got me feeling like the last surviving great romantic,
Just stop the dreaming and the world stops spinning around
You feel foolish cos love never turns out
like you planned it
stop believing and the world stops letting you down.
So you had to let it go
it clearly wasn't working
new love leaves you trembling
you hide behind the door
so unsure of what you used to know
so now you think your every move ten steps ahead and you are frozen
caught inside yourself
You're drowning as the anger overflows....
Chorus:
Monday, October 18, 2004
definitions
OXFORD DICTIONARY'S LATEST DEFINITION OF THE FOLLOWING WORDS:
- Divorce : Future tense of marriage.
- Cigarette : A pinch of tobacco rolled in paper with fire at one end & a fool on the other.
- Lecture : An art of transferring information from the notes of the lecturer to the notes of the students without passing through "the minds of either"
- Conference : The confusion of one man multiplied by the number present.
- Compromise : The art of dividing a cake in such a way that everybody believes he got the biggest piece.
- Tears : The hydraulic force by which masculine will-power is defeated by feminine water power
- Dictionary : A place where success comes before work.
- Conference Room : A place where everybody talks, nobody listens and everybody disagrees later on.
- Classic : A book which people praise, but do not read.
- Smile : A curve that can set a lot of things straight.
- Office : A place where you can relax after your strenuous home life.
- Yawn : The only time some married men ever get to open their mouth. Etc. : A sign to make others believe that you know more than you actually do.
- Committee : Individuals who can do nothing individually and sit to decide that nothing can be done together.
- Experience : The name men give to their mistakes.
- Atom Bomb : An invention to end all inventions.
- Philosopher : A fool who torments himself during life, to be spoken of when dead.
- Diplomat : A person who tells you to go to hell in such a way that you actually look forward to the trip.
- Opportunist : A person who starts taking a bath if he accidentally falls into a river.
- Optimist : A person who while falling from Eiffel tower says in midway "See, I am not injured yet."
- Miser : A person who lives poor so that he can die rich.
- Father : A banker provided by nature.
- Criminal : A guy no different from the rest....except that he got caught.
- Boss : Someone who is early when you are late and late when you are early.
- Politician : One who shakes your hand before after.
- Doctor : A person who kills your ills by pills, and kills you with his bills.
- Divorce : Future tense of marriage.
- Cigarette : A pinch of tobacco rolled in paper with fire at one end & a fool on the other.
- Lecture : An art of transferring information from the notes of the lecturer to the notes of the students without passing through "the minds of either"
- Conference : The confusion of one man multiplied by the number present.
- Compromise : The art of dividing a cake in such a way that everybody believes he got the biggest piece.
- Tears : The hydraulic force by which masculine will-power is defeated by feminine water power
- Dictionary : A place where success comes before work.
- Conference Room : A place where everybody talks, nobody listens and everybody disagrees later on.
- Classic : A book which people praise, but do not read.
- Smile : A curve that can set a lot of things straight.
- Office : A place where you can relax after your strenuous home life.
- Yawn : The only time some married men ever get to open their mouth. Etc. : A sign to make others believe that you know more than you actually do.
- Committee : Individuals who can do nothing individually and sit to decide that nothing can be done together.
- Experience : The name men give to their mistakes.
- Atom Bomb : An invention to end all inventions.
- Philosopher : A fool who torments himself during life, to be spoken of when dead.
- Diplomat : A person who tells you to go to hell in such a way that you actually look forward to the trip.
- Opportunist : A person who starts taking a bath if he accidentally falls into a river.
- Optimist : A person who while falling from Eiffel tower says in midway "See, I am not injured yet."
- Miser : A person who lives poor so that he can die rich.
- Father : A banker provided by nature.
- Criminal : A guy no different from the rest....except that he got caught.
- Boss : Someone who is early when you are late and late when you are early.
- Politician : One who shakes your hand before after.
- Doctor : A person who kills your ills by pills, and kills you with his bills.
Thursday, October 14, 2004
Silver Fawn, racer, fasting month
This is the colour checking - cool link ... try it out, try!
And this is my color checking result :)
Pictures of racers to be ....
Note:
Fasting month starts tomorrow = office hours = 8 am - 4 pm :) loveeeelyyy!!!
And this is my color checking result :)
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You are Silver Fawn, who tends to give an impression of being difficult to grasp what you really mean.
You are Silver Fawn, who tends to give an impression of being difficult to grasp what you really mean.
People find it hard to know what you think and what you like, no matter how often and how much they talk to you.
Your mysterious atmosphere makes you look like a cold hearted woman, but all the more, you stand for femininity.
You are composed of both natural caution against men and passion for your own life.
A feudalistic ideas and passion for artistic things exist along side each other inside you, and are kept in good balance.
You are full of fantasist ideas, and tends to be rather dreamy sort of person. Nevertheless, your attitude towards life is extremely steady. You are not interested in real life, and you don't have many relationships.
You can show astonishing vital power when it comes to long term businesses. But you tend to withdraw into your shell, and be unable to bring out the trust you have among other people.
You should try and mingle more often with others.
Although you are very unique and have the mysterious atmosphere around you, you tend to get interested in natural and ordinary things.
You should create an environment at home, where you could make use of your personal interest and your life mission.After getting married, you will lead a steady life.
There may be a possibility that you may take an active part outside your home.
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Pictures of racers to be ....
Note:
Fasting month starts tomorrow = office hours = 8 am - 4 pm :) loveeeelyyy!!!
Wednesday, October 13, 2004
Conquest ...
Still in my conquest to find the GREAT ROMANTIC lyrics by Tunde.
JB sent me the link to Lighthouse Family lyrics - very nice of you, Thank you...., can't find it there though! Help...help....
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Tunde - The Great Romantic
The voice and soul of the Lighthouse Family, Tunde Baiyewu finds a voice of his own with his gorgeous debut solo album, ‘Tunde’, out October 25th, featuring the captivating first single, ‘Great Romantic’ out October 4th.
This debut self-titled solo album is written by Tunde with further collaboration from Grant Lee Phillips (former frontman of Grant Lee Buffalo) and Floetry collaborator, Sebastian Rogers. The album is produced by Mike Peden who has worked extensively with the Lighthouse Family and was the man behind The Chimes.
Going solo with his own material has always been a dream for Tunde and the new album is undoubtedly the sound of an artist exploring new territory as both a vocalist and lyricist.
Says Tunde: “For me, it was all about the songs. They reflect a lot of the stuff I’ve been through over the past four years, plus my Nigerian heritage is in there too. The lyrics are very personal. I think I’m doing things with my voice now that people won’t have heard before; it’s more expressive. Playing safe would have been… too dangerous.”
Highlights range from the first single, ‘Great Romantic’, with its anthemic and infectious chorus to the groove and hook laden, ‘Shouldn’t Be Like This (according to fairness)’. ‘Letting Me Down Gently’, featuring Catherine Feeny, is a sensuous and affecting song and just one of many of the stand out tracks on the album. ‘Anaesthetic’ is a powerful and personal song about grief which showcases Tunde’s vocal range and power of expression to stunning effect. ‘Our History’ is a soulful gem, while, ‘Miles Ahead Of Me’, manages to be sensitive and enervating all at once. Tunde’s voice has never sounded so rich and strong and emotive as it does on this album. From up tempo tracks like, ‘Cover Me’, to more introspective numbers like, ‘Can’t Make The World Disappear’, ‘Tunde’ is a rare treat; an intelligent, passionate album packed with classic songs, delivered in Tunde’s own unmistakable style.
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The voice and soul of the Lighthouse Family, Tunde Baiyewu finds a voice of his own with his gorgeous debut solo album, ‘Tunde’, out October 25th, featuring the captivating first single, ‘Great Romantic’ out October 4th.
This debut self-titled solo album is written by Tunde with further collaboration from Grant Lee Phillips (former frontman of Grant Lee Buffalo) and Floetry collaborator, Sebastian Rogers. The album is produced by Mike Peden who has worked extensively with the Lighthouse Family and was the man behind The Chimes.
Going solo with his own material has always been a dream for Tunde and the new album is undoubtedly the sound of an artist exploring new territory as both a vocalist and lyricist.
Says Tunde: “For me, it was all about the songs. They reflect a lot of the stuff I’ve been through over the past four years, plus my Nigerian heritage is in there too. The lyrics are very personal. I think I’m doing things with my voice now that people won’t have heard before; it’s more expressive. Playing safe would have been… too dangerous.”
Highlights range from the first single, ‘Great Romantic’, with its anthemic and infectious chorus to the groove and hook laden, ‘Shouldn’t Be Like This (according to fairness)’. ‘Letting Me Down Gently’, featuring Catherine Feeny, is a sensuous and affecting song and just one of many of the stand out tracks on the album. ‘Anaesthetic’ is a powerful and personal song about grief which showcases Tunde’s vocal range and power of expression to stunning effect. ‘Our History’ is a soulful gem, while, ‘Miles Ahead Of Me’, manages to be sensitive and enervating all at once. Tunde’s voice has never sounded so rich and strong and emotive as it does on this album. From up tempo tracks like, ‘Cover Me’, to more introspective numbers like, ‘Can’t Make The World Disappear’, ‘Tunde’ is a rare treat; an intelligent, passionate album packed with classic songs, delivered in Tunde’s own unmistakable style.
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For the past few days, I've been busy arranging my ticket for next wednesday 20th Oct.
Jakarta-Singapore --> Garuda Indonesia Airline
Singapore - Dhaka --> Biman Air
Problems:
1. No Biman Air sales office in Jakarta.
2. Cash only - and it is cheaper by Sin$30, good price!
3. Ticket can only be issued by Biman sales office in the city.
4. No time to go into city and collect ticket.
Then a name came up in my head. I contacted this fellow, Ed, whom I have never met before but he helped me with ticket arragement for my boyfriend last April. Guess what? He said ok that he will pay for me first, collect the ticket and send it to airport! Unbelievable eh? There is stll a nice person in this world!
Tuesday, October 12, 2004
Great Romantic
I have been googling for the lyrics of Great Romantic by Tunde, vocalist of the Lighthouse Family. Zero till today...
Bought a cute play board... it comes with the chess & tiny buttons : SHE, HE....
Panasonic camera will be used by papa. I'll keep the tiny phone, it is my GREAT ROMANTIC...
Bought a cute play board... it comes with the chess & tiny buttons : SHE, HE....
Panasonic camera will be used by papa. I'll keep the tiny phone, it is my GREAT ROMANTIC...
Monday, October 11, 2004
Superman&Bali photos
Superman "long time ago" star - Christopher Reeves passed away. He was on The Practice , guest appearance, two weeks ago ... We really don't know our future, do we?
Bali trip - 5 - 8 Oct 04
Tues, 5/10/04
Half day at work. Rushed to airport. Flight on time. Welcome to Bali :)
Nusa Dua Beach Hotel - before checking in.
Every piece will be assembled once done, currently only body & bird are ready...
Uluwatu
BEEEAUUUTIIFFUUULLLL scenery! it's 60 m above sea! breathtaking view!!
In front of Nusa Dua Beach hotel
Day time & night time
Fri, 8/10/04
Back to Jakarta :(
Bromo mountain, active volcano - taken from plane ....
Bali trip - 5 - 8 Oct 04
Tues, 5/10/04
Half day at work. Rushed to airport. Flight on time. Welcome to Bali :)
Nusa Dua Beach Hotel - before checking in.
Wed, 6/10/04
Left wing view from room ...
Statue of Bima Mencari Air Suci ...
Bali dancers -- love the dances, love the costumes!
Thurs., 7/10/04
Garuda Wisnu Kencana complex
The magnificent clay hill, the highest spot in South -- buildings are made of same material! look at the details!
The beautiful scenery at night time to see the foot of Bali island -- still lovely at day time....
Miniature of Garuda Wisnu Kencana Statue - suppose to be 140 m in height!
Every piece will be assembled once done, currently only body & bird are ready...
Uluwatu
BEEEAUUUTIIFFUUULLLL scenery! it's 60 m above sea! breathtaking view!!
In front of Nusa Dua Beach hotel
Day time & night time
Fri, 8/10/04
Back to Jakarta :(
Bromo mountain, active volcano - taken from plane ....
Friday, October 08, 2004
"Hectic" week - Bali
It has been a hectic week ..
Monday = can't remember what did i do,
Tuesday = documents for Directors' Meeting. Left office at 12.30 pm.
Tuesday pm - Friday am (just arrived this morning!) = in Bali - yippieeee.....
Photos will be uploaded next week. It is nice to be away from office and city life!
Brothers:
Norman, will come to Jakarta by end of October ...
Yanto is back at home now, after 4/5 days in hospital.
ok, now I have to keep up all the reading in JB blog - always amusing :)
Monday = can't remember what did i do,
Tuesday = documents for Directors' Meeting. Left office at 12.30 pm.
Tuesday pm - Friday am (just arrived this morning!) = in Bali - yippieeee.....
Photos will be uploaded next week. It is nice to be away from office and city life!
Brothers:
Norman, will come to Jakarta by end of October ...
Yanto is back at home now, after 4/5 days in hospital.
ok, now I have to keep up all the reading in JB blog - always amusing :)
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