I don't know what to do with myself anymore >.< xP
Just this morning I had a cup of hot chocolate with a piece of marshmallow.
Then I snacked on some peanut butter, and now I'm devouring a piece of cheese cake cookie bar.
This has got to stop!! x|
They are delish, tho. (And the cheesecake needs to be finished soon.) That's why.
But I did go to QVM Night Market last Wednesday and lost myself. Oh well.
On the uni side of things - I'm still crumbled. But I'm getting back, pieced together :)
Piece by piece :) Eyes very much looking forward to week 7, Easter break, and Sem break :)
Love and understanding, positivity :)
Life, as we know it, is crazy. But I managed to enjoy every single second of week 4, under rain or shine, (except last Thursday after class xp).
Sleeping very good, and walking a lot. Meeting more people who are as passionate and excited as me in the theatre :) Looking forward to learning more from them!
It's a third of the way :) Usually I would have a 'celebration'. Not this time. I still can't celebrate as I'm still completely lost as to how I'm going to maneuver to week 12. But I'll get there.
Somehow. Right?
(Even if all of my 12 weeks of sem 3's blog entry will sound like this, I will get there! :))
Week 5, be nice!
CHEERS!
-*^^*-
Sunday, March 26, 2017
Saturday, March 18, 2017
Week 3 Semester 3
I'm continually amazed by how each week went by. Never in the standard 'bad' or 'good', but always in an interesting manner.
Didn't have the chance to take a morning walk this week :( Yet, managed to walk around quite a lot.
And I managed to take a free self-defense class! Which was very useful (although it also made me realize how 'stiff' my body is).
I feel like my progress this semester goes slowly. Unlike the prev semesters, which in week 4 I already had to put something up or finish something, I still get to 'lay back' slightly. I managed to had a lunch and a dinner with friends :p
And as you might tell, in terms of assignment, I haven't done all that much. I really am clueless of where to start (and how to start!). Quite nerve-wrecking ,considering usually I already know what I'm going to do all the way to the end of the semester. Is this walking by His grace feels like? Perhaps.
Having fun with Steller (@Christie7123) and Instagram (@Christieh7123) a bit more :)
I cannot wait to week 4, 5, 6, 7, and PS Conference! :)
Thanks, week 3!
Cheers!
-*^^*-
Didn't have the chance to take a morning walk this week :( Yet, managed to walk around quite a lot.
And I managed to take a free self-defense class! Which was very useful (although it also made me realize how 'stiff' my body is).
I feel like my progress this semester goes slowly. Unlike the prev semesters, which in week 4 I already had to put something up or finish something, I still get to 'lay back' slightly. I managed to had a lunch and a dinner with friends :p
And as you might tell, in terms of assignment, I haven't done all that much. I really am clueless of where to start (and how to start!). Quite nerve-wrecking ,considering usually I already know what I'm going to do all the way to the end of the semester. Is this walking by His grace feels like? Perhaps.
Having fun with Steller (@Christie7123) and Instagram (@Christieh7123) a bit more :)
I cannot wait to week 4, 5, 6, 7, and PS Conference! :)
Thanks, week 3!
Cheers!
-*^^*-
Saturday, March 11, 2017
Week 2 Semester 3!
It’s been a lovely day
I woke up with a super fresh mind at 8something xD
Considering I had a late FT session with home, that’s perfect. Breakfast for
the body and soul, then I’m headed to Fitzroy! I will never get bored with these
lanes & places. It was stunning.
I and a few ladies from Church was having ‘brunch’ together,
but it was more of a lunch. Nevertheless, I had the meal of a champion: chicken
& waffle. Mm’hm. Amazing. The one I had was not exactly the American version
of chic&waffle, but it was yum! I had matcha latte but it wasn’t the best.
Next to our brunch place, there was a pop-up store
happening. Makers Market. As you can tell from the location (Fitzroy,
Melbourne), they were quite pricey. But beautiful, as they were handmade. I got
myself an addition to my post-card collection ^^
A quick walk around Fitzroy, then the library to pick up two
books, then home :)
I said ‘Hi’ to home, read a page of the French textbook,
finished Mansfield Park (which I don’t actually hate, but it took a longlong
time for me to finish), and cooked a little meal of meatball! Took a few
shortcuts (pre made sauce & precooked rice), so it was quick. And so, it is
now (only) 6.07 pm on my laptop’s clock, but I’m having dinner already. In bed.
^^ This is how life is supposed to be. Balanced between studying, socializing,
resting, me-time-ing. Oh I love early uni weeks <3 p="">
In half an hour I’ll be heading to the Town Hall to watch an
Indo group’s performance. I wonder if it’s going to be interestingly good :)
This week has been kind, I think. I had a little bit more
confidence, even though I’m still completely clueless of how I’m going to make
it through to the end of the semester. But that’s it tho: I will make it through. Somehow. Somehow. Oh
uni life, you’re fun, but sometimes you’re just cruel.
What week three brings, who knows. I’m just gonna say: bring
it on. Because when week 3 is down, week 4 will come, and soon it will be the
end of the exam period. Back to family time, then! :)
Week 3, let’s do this :)
Cheers!
-*^^*-
P.S: finished Nicholas Spark's "Two by Two" yesterday :) might write a review soon.
Tuesday, March 07, 2017
Reading Spree!
During the holidays, between the youtube and movies, and hanging out with my friends, I managed to read 18 books! :D
My initial target was to finish 15 books, but on my last few days in Bali I managed to read some more :)
Now, I don't think any of these books were heavy books that require you to think hard. These were fun, quite thin books, nevertheless some would induce you to think and reflect.
Here's the full list! (& what I think of them)
1. Unreasonable Hope by Chad Veach
LOVE IT. Absolutely recommended. The flow of the book is very smooth, and it teaches a powerful lesson.
2. As It Was
Now, I don't actually know who wrote this one. I found the book on a book sale, and I thought the format of the book is very interesting :) It's poetic, but narrative at the same time. Almost biographical, I would say. I'm not a huge fan of poetry, but this one I can still manage to finish xp .
3. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
I LOVE SHERLOCK HOLMES, and I'm a secret fan of Doctor Watson. The way Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote these stories was amazing. It's very good from a writing-wise and story-wise. And it got me thinking about the various adaptations already done on Holmes. I think they are all great - peeling the manymanymany layers that Doyle managed to write. Amazing.
4. The Hobbits
Amazing how I finished the book on 1 lazy day xD And, I don't get all the fuss! I think it was an interesting journey, but it wasn't that cool. Bilbo was not a 'hero'. Smaug was just a dragon. Idk. Maybe I just don't get science-fiction and historical books. But I enjoyed it :)
5. Mary Poppins: Anything Can Happen If You Let It (A Disney Theatrical souvenir book) by Brian Sibley & Michael Lassell
THIS. I just fell in love with Mary Poppins & with theater all over again. The book shows how Mary Poppins was brought to stage, and some pictures from the production :)
6. In A Blue Moon by Ilana Tan
I finished the book as my parents were giving a seminar in Salatiga. I enjoyed all the 'cheesy-ness', yet from Ilana Tan, I expected more :') Also, the story I found was a little weak.
7. Padang Bulan by Andrea Hirata
I LOVE THIS. A Ling & Ikal is back! I read this on the way to Jogja, and finished it on the balcony of the hotel. Perf.
8. Cinta di dalam Gelas by Andrea Hirata
Now, I expected a different theme with this book, as it was the sequel of Padang Bulan (I immediately went to the bookstore just to get this book). So I was a bit disappointed upon reading this one and discovering that a.) A Ling was nowhere to be found; b.) It focuses in a great length in this chess match; and c.) I don't get what the book's trying to say. Maybe I should give it a second go.
9. Winter in Tokyo: When Another Winter Comes
A book about the making of Winter in Tokyo the Movie, containing all the casts profiles, AND 1 short story about Kazuto and Keiko :D Happy with the development of their relationship xD BUT also a bit weird xp
10. Architecture of Love by Ika Natassa
I enjoyed 'traveling' to New York through this book. But I find the characters are a little unbelievable, although I enjoy the premise of the story. But 1 thing that I will say, is Ika Natassa managed to capture the essence of being a writer xp
11. Remember When by Winna Effendi
I get the story, but I don't get the title. And I don't know if this story is necessarily satisfactory, but I find the characters strong & believable. Somewhat. A little to similar to "Refrain", perhaps?
12. Jingga untuk Matahari by Esti Kinasih
FINALLY! The 3rd installment of the novels :D I love the 1st & 2nd one, but this one felt a little 'lenghty'. Secrets that don't need to be that secretive. AND the story that still doesn't come to its end. :p
13. Kisses from a good God by Paul Manwaring
As I'm doing a leadership course, I am required to read this book & I enjoyed it very much! How believing in God's plan does not mean surrendering that easily. You fight your sickness (or situations) by proclaiming that God is good. By constantly praying and believing, and having a victorious attitude. You fight as hard as you can, and whether winning means healing or coming back 'home', you will truly be more than a conqueror. It helped answer some questions I have regarding this issue :)
14. Habibie: Si Jenius by Jonar T. H. Situmorang
President Habibie is one of the people I look up to in Indonesia. Just like me, he studied abroad, but his heart is set in his homeland. I hope to one day be as influential and make a change in my beloved country, but in the meantime it's an honor to learn from and be inspired by such a figure!
15. Some Kind of Wonderful by Winna Effendi
THIS, this is my 3rd fave Winna Effendi book after "Melbourne: Rewind" & "Refrain"! I love the 'mature' tone of the book. This is the 'Winna Effendi' that I've been looking for! The characters were more believable, the settings were alive, and although the ending was 'dreamy', the way it was set up was satisfactory and real. Not too cheesy, just full on!
16. Catatan Najwa
I've noticed that Najwa has a very optimistic tone, and that's what we all should fill our minds with. She is not saying that this country is perfect - in fact she critically points out to our weaknesses. But she keeps on inviting young people and every body to contribute and celebrate this wonderful country of ours. We need more Najwas!
17. Menemukan Indonesia by Pandji Pragiwaksono
I didn't plan on buying this book, but I was bored, so I did xD Reading this over the rooftop of Zest Hotel Legian was an incredible memory :) AND I was inspired by Pandji, how he refused to be blindsided by his love for Indonesia. Just like Najwa, he was quite critical and very optimistic. He showed us through his travels around the world, which aspects of Indonesia are comparable to other countries, yet why we are not as successful in inviting tourists and develop as quickly as other nations. I honor his work and opinion, and I hope more people will have this open-mindedness.
18. Then She Smiles by Makna Sinatria
I enjoyed this book, surprisingly! Read in Ubud and on the way to Kuta. Reminded me of my polaroid dream :')
BONUS: Antologi Rasa by Ika Natassa
I read this book on the plane to Melbourne and finished it here in Melbourne within a few days (since I started uni already :))
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS BOOK! The pace was perf, the story - advancement of each act - was beautifully timely, the characters were amazing, and it stayed true to Ika Natassa's story telling realm. Oh I enjoyed this book so much. Although, now that I think of it, the story was not that complicated. The characters made it complicated; but this is a love story, and love stories revolves around the same things. :)
idk. That's what I think.
What about you?
What have you read?
Currently reading Mansfield Park by Jane Austen, Two by Two by Nicholas Sparks,
and Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia Child et al. !!! :D
I LOVE LIBRARIES xD
CHEERS!
-*^^*-
My initial target was to finish 15 books, but on my last few days in Bali I managed to read some more :)
Now, I don't think any of these books were heavy books that require you to think hard. These were fun, quite thin books, nevertheless some would induce you to think and reflect.
Here's the full list! (& what I think of them)
1. Unreasonable Hope by Chad Veach
LOVE IT. Absolutely recommended. The flow of the book is very smooth, and it teaches a powerful lesson.
2. As It Was
Now, I don't actually know who wrote this one. I found the book on a book sale, and I thought the format of the book is very interesting :) It's poetic, but narrative at the same time. Almost biographical, I would say. I'm not a huge fan of poetry, but this one I can still manage to finish xp .
3. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
I LOVE SHERLOCK HOLMES, and I'm a secret fan of Doctor Watson. The way Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote these stories was amazing. It's very good from a writing-wise and story-wise. And it got me thinking about the various adaptations already done on Holmes. I think they are all great - peeling the manymanymany layers that Doyle managed to write. Amazing.
4. The Hobbits
Amazing how I finished the book on 1 lazy day xD And, I don't get all the fuss! I think it was an interesting journey, but it wasn't that cool. Bilbo was not a 'hero'. Smaug was just a dragon. Idk. Maybe I just don't get science-fiction and historical books. But I enjoyed it :)
5. Mary Poppins: Anything Can Happen If You Let It (A Disney Theatrical souvenir book) by Brian Sibley & Michael Lassell
THIS. I just fell in love with Mary Poppins & with theater all over again. The book shows how Mary Poppins was brought to stage, and some pictures from the production :)
6. In A Blue Moon by Ilana Tan
I finished the book as my parents were giving a seminar in Salatiga. I enjoyed all the 'cheesy-ness', yet from Ilana Tan, I expected more :') Also, the story I found was a little weak.
7. Padang Bulan by Andrea Hirata
I LOVE THIS. A Ling & Ikal is back! I read this on the way to Jogja, and finished it on the balcony of the hotel. Perf.
8. Cinta di dalam Gelas by Andrea Hirata
Now, I expected a different theme with this book, as it was the sequel of Padang Bulan (I immediately went to the bookstore just to get this book). So I was a bit disappointed upon reading this one and discovering that a.) A Ling was nowhere to be found; b.) It focuses in a great length in this chess match; and c.) I don't get what the book's trying to say. Maybe I should give it a second go.
9. Winter in Tokyo: When Another Winter Comes
A book about the making of Winter in Tokyo the Movie, containing all the casts profiles, AND 1 short story about Kazuto and Keiko :D Happy with the development of their relationship xD BUT also a bit weird xp
10. Architecture of Love by Ika Natassa
I enjoyed 'traveling' to New York through this book. But I find the characters are a little unbelievable, although I enjoy the premise of the story. But 1 thing that I will say, is Ika Natassa managed to capture the essence of being a writer xp
11. Remember When by Winna Effendi
I get the story, but I don't get the title. And I don't know if this story is necessarily satisfactory, but I find the characters strong & believable. Somewhat. A little to similar to "Refrain", perhaps?
12. Jingga untuk Matahari by Esti Kinasih
FINALLY! The 3rd installment of the novels :D I love the 1st & 2nd one, but this one felt a little 'lenghty'. Secrets that don't need to be that secretive. AND the story that still doesn't come to its end. :p
13. Kisses from a good God by Paul Manwaring
As I'm doing a leadership course, I am required to read this book & I enjoyed it very much! How believing in God's plan does not mean surrendering that easily. You fight your sickness (or situations) by proclaiming that God is good. By constantly praying and believing, and having a victorious attitude. You fight as hard as you can, and whether winning means healing or coming back 'home', you will truly be more than a conqueror. It helped answer some questions I have regarding this issue :)
14. Habibie: Si Jenius by Jonar T. H. Situmorang
President Habibie is one of the people I look up to in Indonesia. Just like me, he studied abroad, but his heart is set in his homeland. I hope to one day be as influential and make a change in my beloved country, but in the meantime it's an honor to learn from and be inspired by such a figure!
15. Some Kind of Wonderful by Winna Effendi
THIS, this is my 3rd fave Winna Effendi book after "Melbourne: Rewind" & "Refrain"! I love the 'mature' tone of the book. This is the 'Winna Effendi' that I've been looking for! The characters were more believable, the settings were alive, and although the ending was 'dreamy', the way it was set up was satisfactory and real. Not too cheesy, just full on!
16. Catatan Najwa
I've noticed that Najwa has a very optimistic tone, and that's what we all should fill our minds with. She is not saying that this country is perfect - in fact she critically points out to our weaknesses. But she keeps on inviting young people and every body to contribute and celebrate this wonderful country of ours. We need more Najwas!
17. Menemukan Indonesia by Pandji Pragiwaksono
I didn't plan on buying this book, but I was bored, so I did xD Reading this over the rooftop of Zest Hotel Legian was an incredible memory :) AND I was inspired by Pandji, how he refused to be blindsided by his love for Indonesia. Just like Najwa, he was quite critical and very optimistic. He showed us through his travels around the world, which aspects of Indonesia are comparable to other countries, yet why we are not as successful in inviting tourists and develop as quickly as other nations. I honor his work and opinion, and I hope more people will have this open-mindedness.
18. Then She Smiles by Makna Sinatria
I enjoyed this book, surprisingly! Read in Ubud and on the way to Kuta. Reminded me of my polaroid dream :')
BONUS: Antologi Rasa by Ika Natassa
I read this book on the plane to Melbourne and finished it here in Melbourne within a few days (since I started uni already :))
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS BOOK! The pace was perf, the story - advancement of each act - was beautifully timely, the characters were amazing, and it stayed true to Ika Natassa's story telling realm. Oh I enjoyed this book so much. Although, now that I think of it, the story was not that complicated. The characters made it complicated; but this is a love story, and love stories revolves around the same things. :)
idk. That's what I think.
What about you?
What have you read?
Currently reading Mansfield Park by Jane Austen, Two by Two by Nicholas Sparks,
and Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia Child et al. !!! :D
I LOVE LIBRARIES xD
CHEERS!
-*^^*-
Thursday, March 02, 2017
Week 1 Semester 3!
One word: intimidating.
The assessments seem impossible. The peers seem to know what they're doing.
A lot of pressure to go out of my comfort zone, in ways I don't even know yet.
I hope I don't crash and burn. I hope I can give it my all. But I have no idea where to start, how to do it, etc etc.
But then again, maybe because it is the first week. You're here to learn :) You're not supposed to be an expert in any of these - you're learning as you go.
ANYWAY :)
Another thing that stuck with me over the holiday is: Time.
I learn that time can be manipulated :)
You can make time seems to go quicker or slower.
But the speed at which time goes does not change :')
And I want to enjoy every single day of my life to the fullest.
I know amazing things are coming, but right now, in this second, everything is beautiful as well :)
Also, it's good to be back in Melbourne!
As soon as I landed, I indulged in my most-missed-Melb-food :) Ramen & fro-yo! Oh, so good.
And I'm loving summer nights! The air is so beautiful, cool, calm. It invites you to take your time, walk along, have a warm conversation, explore. Unlike cruel winter's night :p
I miss home already, but Melbourne isn't so bad ;)
Back to UNI life.
I won't let that world intimidate me anymore.
In fact, I know I'm getting a little excited :)
I don't know where, when, or how I'd come out of the other side. But I WILL :)
Cheers!
-*^^*-
The assessments seem impossible. The peers seem to know what they're doing.
A lot of pressure to go out of my comfort zone, in ways I don't even know yet.
I hope I don't crash and burn. I hope I can give it my all. But I have no idea where to start, how to do it, etc etc.
But then again, maybe because it is the first week. You're here to learn :) You're not supposed to be an expert in any of these - you're learning as you go.
ANYWAY :)
Another thing that stuck with me over the holiday is: Time.
I learn that time can be manipulated :)
You can make time seems to go quicker or slower.
But the speed at which time goes does not change :')
And I want to enjoy every single day of my life to the fullest.
I know amazing things are coming, but right now, in this second, everything is beautiful as well :)
Also, it's good to be back in Melbourne!
As soon as I landed, I indulged in my most-missed-Melb-food :) Ramen & fro-yo! Oh, so good.
And I'm loving summer nights! The air is so beautiful, cool, calm. It invites you to take your time, walk along, have a warm conversation, explore. Unlike cruel winter's night :p
I miss home already, but Melbourne isn't so bad ;)
Back to UNI life.
I won't let that world intimidate me anymore.
In fact, I know I'm getting a little excited :)
I don't know where, when, or how I'd come out of the other side. But I WILL :)
Cheers!
-*^^*-
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