Hey...! The water's still not running! We've been filling our baks by using water hose from our neighbour's house! Horray to PAM! at least 48 hours of water shortage and counting!
Friday, August 12, 2005
Wednesday, August 10, 2005
Common water shortage
PAM Water Shortage
Yesterday when I got home from work, the water was "dead" (again). Fortunately we still have water in our bak (the water basin in the bath room). Even this morning it was still not working. Bak is like an oasis...
Water shortage from PAM (Perusahaan Air Minum) is common. It has happened before, and a lot of time. Once it happened for several days in a row -- what a nice service! We had to use water very carefully. There are the 7 of us with one big bak and two small ones. For a few days we could not wash our clothes, although after about 24 hours of the first water shortage we used our kind neighbour's water through a long water hose to our bak, which we only used for bath and dish washing.
Perusahaan Air Minum (PAM) literally means Drinking Water Company. It's a company owned by government, and the only company that runs water through pipes throughout the city, which people use in daily life for bath, washing, cooking and drinking (of course after boiled to 100 deg. Celcius). So when we depend on PAM and it disappoints us, we have no alternative -- they have no competitor. (It's the same story in electricity, and almost the same in home telephone.)
Fresh Water or Salt Water?
Why did the neighbour still have water running in their pipes when we didn't have it? Because they use water pump. They pump water from under the ground. We used to use that too, but a few years ago we switched to PAM (our water pump can't function anymore). We should still be using the water pump although it will contribute in draining the water from the ground, and soon salt water from the sea will reach our soil. It already reached North Jakarta soil for sure (I've seen and felt it for myself at my grandmother's house years ago). And perhaps it's reached Central Jakarta by now.
Anyway, hopefully when I get home this afternoon/evening, the water will be running well! So I can take a hot shower .
Yesterday when I got home from work, the water was "dead" (again). Fortunately we still have water in our bak (the water basin in the bath room). Even this morning it was still not working. Bak is like an oasis...
Water shortage from PAM (Perusahaan Air Minum) is common. It has happened before, and a lot of time. Once it happened for several days in a row -- what a nice service! We had to use water very carefully. There are the 7 of us with one big bak and two small ones. For a few days we could not wash our clothes, although after about 24 hours of the first water shortage we used our kind neighbour's water through a long water hose to our bak, which we only used for bath and dish washing.
Perusahaan Air Minum (PAM) literally means Drinking Water Company. It's a company owned by government, and the only company that runs water through pipes throughout the city, which people use in daily life for bath, washing, cooking and drinking (of course after boiled to 100 deg. Celcius). So when we depend on PAM and it disappoints us, we have no alternative -- they have no competitor. (It's the same story in electricity, and almost the same in home telephone.)
Fresh Water or Salt Water?
Why did the neighbour still have water running in their pipes when we didn't have it? Because they use water pump. They pump water from under the ground. We used to use that too, but a few years ago we switched to PAM (our water pump can't function anymore). We should still be using the water pump although it will contribute in draining the water from the ground, and soon salt water from the sea will reach our soil. It already reached North Jakarta soil for sure (I've seen and felt it for myself at my grandmother's house years ago). And perhaps it's reached Central Jakarta by now.
Anyway, hopefully when I get home this afternoon/evening, the water will be running well! So I can take a hot shower .
Tuesday, August 09, 2005
SPOF
Ha! They freaked out! After receiving my vacation request - a 19-workday vacation. (I've been saving my annual vacation for my travel plan this year. I've been waiting for this for a long time.)
I guess they consider me a SPOF. As in Single Point Of Failure. As in "If I'm gone, they're dead".
I never had a long vacation. One week vacation to a place pretty far away is just too short. I want to travel. Explore. Enjoy myself. Refresh. Recharge my batteries.
They've been keeping me in the same position for six years! They won't let me get a rotation. I am a SPOF. Their SPOF. If I'm gone, they're dead. But they won't let me grow. I need another soil and air to grow. They've been keeping me in the pot in a green house for six years, now I need to move out to the soil in the garden.
I guess they consider me a SPOF. As in Single Point Of Failure. As in "If I'm gone, they're dead".
I never had a long vacation. One week vacation to a place pretty far away is just too short. I want to travel. Explore. Enjoy myself. Refresh. Recharge my batteries.
They've been keeping me in the same position for six years! They won't let me get a rotation. I am a SPOF. Their SPOF. If I'm gone, they're dead. But they won't let me grow. I need another soil and air to grow. They've been keeping me in the pot in a green house for six years, now I need to move out to the soil in the garden.
Monday, August 08, 2005
Updates from the developing city
Traffic is getting worse and worse. Not long ago, Saturday was known as having the worst traffic through the week, and Sunday was usually not so crowded on the street. But now, everyday is the same: crowded and traffic jams almost literally everywhere.
I spend at least one hour car ride to go home from work, when I had found out a while ago when traffic was fine on weekends that it should only take 20 minutes or so. So now it's 3 times longer.
The underpass at Pondok Indah Mall (PIM) intersection is now operational. And PIM 2 is open, although it's not yet 100% ready; shops and restaurants are still under construction, but the gym is ready and open since end of July.
They've been starting the construction of the monorail facility. Somehow it seems like the railway is going to collide some pedestrian overpass(?).
I spend at least one hour car ride to go home from work, when I had found out a while ago when traffic was fine on weekends that it should only take 20 minutes or so. So now it's 3 times longer.
The underpass at Pondok Indah Mall (PIM) intersection is now operational. And PIM 2 is open, although it's not yet 100% ready; shops and restaurants are still under construction, but the gym is ready and open since end of July.
They've been starting the construction of the monorail facility. Somehow it seems like the railway is going to collide some pedestrian overpass(?).
Friday, July 29, 2005
the failing organisation
Perhaps it's time for me to change my life a bit. I know this time what I need is not just a vacation but more, a change in my work life. It's getting a mess here. An organisation so ready to collapse - I'm not talking about the company but the unit I am in. Many people are not happy now, no one fits in here. It's been a failing team since the new organisation started. I've been 6 years - SIX years - doing this and all I need is a rotation and I think my boss is afraid to let me go. Who's gonna replace me? Who's gonna do the things I've been doing? I'm trying to be creative and stuck with the administration thing. On the other hand, the other department has 3 vacant positions which I am able to take and I have talked with the managers and VP. I think and heard that the department wants to take me but so far there is no formal request.
I've been keeping myself from taking a leave so far this year. Just had to take a day off when my mom was having an operation. I'm going to take a long vacation in November.
Just this late morning I saw for myself how bad the organisation inside... If I exaggerate it to myself I can throw up. It's so sickening. People are wearing masks. They're good in front of you, and mock you from your back. Mocking like a child! And they're grownups.
What a team!
I've been keeping myself from taking a leave so far this year. Just had to take a day off when my mom was having an operation. I'm going to take a long vacation in November.
Just this late morning I saw for myself how bad the organisation inside... If I exaggerate it to myself I can throw up. It's so sickening. People are wearing masks. They're good in front of you, and mock you from your back. Mocking like a child! And they're grownups.
What a team!
Tuesday, May 10, 2005
life changes - a grumpy afternoon
I gained weight! Four kilos in 15 months. I hate my weight today. And my tummy,... oh! I hate it.
People do change when they are married. Sometime we have to do what we never did, and not do what we used to do. I used to go to the salon for hair treatment or to my favourite women-only spa for body treatment, almost every weekend (when there is no wedding invitation or family party) before I get married. Now every weekend I simply cannot go to a salon because my husband will be waiting for too long. (I need more time to finish my hair treatment. Men - with their short hair - only need a few minutes.) I also have a new weekend "ritual", that is accompany my husband visiting my parents in law who live far outside the city, and spend a night there. When we're there we simply don't go anywhere because it's just too far...
So I see that the "best" time I have is in weekdays. But I go to work, so it should be after work. But the traffic is too bad! It is getting worse and worse each year. And I'm not the only one who sees it. Lately after work I think about getting home ASAP.
Except for my yoga class. It feels good and is so relaxing. So far I manage to attend it. がんばってる。I have to fight the bad fat. And fatigue.
Riding home from work is tiring enough because traffic jam is something common in this f#&$^@! city. It takes at least 1 hour, whereas without traffic jam it should only take 30 minutes.
I should be going now.
People do change when they are married. Sometime we have to do what we never did, and not do what we used to do. I used to go to the salon for hair treatment or to my favourite women-only spa for body treatment, almost every weekend (when there is no wedding invitation or family party) before I get married. Now every weekend I simply cannot go to a salon because my husband will be waiting for too long. (I need more time to finish my hair treatment. Men - with their short hair - only need a few minutes.) I also have a new weekend "ritual", that is accompany my husband visiting my parents in law who live far outside the city, and spend a night there. When we're there we simply don't go anywhere because it's just too far...
So I see that the "best" time I have is in weekdays. But I go to work, so it should be after work. But the traffic is too bad! It is getting worse and worse each year. And I'm not the only one who sees it. Lately after work I think about getting home ASAP.
Except for my yoga class. It feels good and is so relaxing. So far I manage to attend it. がんばってる。I have to fight the bad fat. And fatigue.
Riding home from work is tiring enough because traffic jam is something common in this f#&$^@! city. It takes at least 1 hour, whereas without traffic jam it should only take 30 minutes.
I should be going now.
Monday, May 02, 2005
My appetite
I have an up-and-down eating appetite. Nothing is really causing it. It just happens. For some period of time my appetite is good, or too good.. then for some other it's just bad or "oh so bad"... When it's bad actually I like it, because I feel light, and of course my body gets thin - but still healthy! \(^o^)/ いつも元気だ！Like those days when I was getting married... but it's becauase I was stressed (hahaha...!!!), and I was not healthy then - I got ill.
This week my appetite is bad, I mean it's good... I always want to eat. This morning I had a big meal (fried rice + corned beef + omelette + potato cake), and at lunch I ate another big meal (rice with fried chicken). My stomach felt full but I did finish the food. Then this afternoon I ate my chocolate bar. Arrrgh... it's not good!
I miss my bad appetite (~_~)... I feel better on those days. My stomach doesn't feel full and my body feels lighter... my pants are not too tight then, hehehe... and I feel more spirit to do physical activities - exercise! Yea~!! Now actually I'm eager thinking about my yoga class tomorrow, but I might not be going because... 整理だ。 BTW I think yoga fit busy people. It's refreshing and relaxing after working the whole day. And it makes me sleep better. But I'm also going to do some aerobic again later - I hope this one will be better than my last one (lagunya norak 'n instrukturnya asik ama dirinya sendiri)...
Back to the topic... Tomorrow I must try not to eat too much. I'm a bit mad at myself when I eat too much (in my standard). My stomach is easily full. But appetite blinds you - that damn thing. がんばって！ (^0^)/
This week my appetite is bad, I mean it's good... I always want to eat. This morning I had a big meal (fried rice + corned beef + omelette + potato cake), and at lunch I ate another big meal (rice with fried chicken). My stomach felt full but I did finish the food. Then this afternoon I ate my chocolate bar. Arrrgh... it's not good!
I miss my bad appetite (~_~)... I feel better on those days. My stomach doesn't feel full and my body feels lighter... my pants are not too tight then, hehehe... and I feel more spirit to do physical activities - exercise! Yea~!! Now actually I'm eager thinking about my yoga class tomorrow, but I might not be going because... 整理だ。 BTW I think yoga fit busy people. It's refreshing and relaxing after working the whole day. And it makes me sleep better. But I'm also going to do some aerobic again later - I hope this one will be better than my last one (lagunya norak 'n instrukturnya asik ama dirinya sendiri)...
Back to the topic... Tomorrow I must try not to eat too much. I'm a bit mad at myself when I eat too much (in my standard). My stomach is easily full. But appetite blinds you - that damn thing. がんばって！ (^0^)/
Tuesday, April 19, 2005
How many women are really happy?
How many women do you think are really happy with their life? I'm asking this question because I see and hear some cases. The stories below are real, but I will not mention any names.
Case 1
A woman finally fell in love with the man she was married to. One day the husband went away for work and never came back for a long time. The country was under imperialism, and one of the imperialists wanted to marry her, although it is still a question if he only wanted to make her his mistress in the colonized country. (Everybody knows most men do that.) Meanwhile, she was sure that her husband was still alive and she was willing to wait for him. At the same time came another proposal from a native widower who was seeking to make a family with her. "Trapped" between the 3 interests, the woman ended up marrying the second man. I was told that it was her mother's choice. I don't know if the woman was ever asked or said what she wanted. But at that time of colonialism, the first marriage proposal was kind of scary, and I guess she had to choose the 2nd one to avoid being 'taken' by the colonialist.
She had a child and was expecting her 2nd child when "suddenly" her former husband came home! I could not imagine how she felt then. She must've wished that she could turn back the time. She decided to keep her new family and perhaps try to forget the man she loved.
Case 2
A woman and man, seem to love each other, she loves her children, they seem to be a happy family, but the man is stuck on his own ways, and the woman never expressed her opinion especially if it's against her husband's. Even when her husband told her about his plan that involved a big decision that affected the family, she just listened and did not argue at all. The children only heard about it from her. When it turned out to be a major mistake that affected the whole family, all she could do was accepted it. It was so hard that she became ill once without any medical reasons - it was psychosomatic.
Case 3
A woman seems to be happy and really become herself after her husband passed away. It is kind of interesting because they were married for many years! (Their children are adults now.)
And other cases I heard and see...
Anyone has other real cases? Share it!
Case 1
A woman finally fell in love with the man she was married to. One day the husband went away for work and never came back for a long time. The country was under imperialism, and one of the imperialists wanted to marry her, although it is still a question if he only wanted to make her his mistress in the colonized country. (Everybody knows most men do that.) Meanwhile, she was sure that her husband was still alive and she was willing to wait for him. At the same time came another proposal from a native widower who was seeking to make a family with her. "Trapped" between the 3 interests, the woman ended up marrying the second man. I was told that it was her mother's choice. I don't know if the woman was ever asked or said what she wanted. But at that time of colonialism, the first marriage proposal was kind of scary, and I guess she had to choose the 2nd one to avoid being 'taken' by the colonialist.
She had a child and was expecting her 2nd child when "suddenly" her former husband came home! I could not imagine how she felt then. She must've wished that she could turn back the time. She decided to keep her new family and perhaps try to forget the man she loved.
Case 2
A woman and man, seem to love each other, she loves her children, they seem to be a happy family, but the man is stuck on his own ways, and the woman never expressed her opinion especially if it's against her husband's. Even when her husband told her about his plan that involved a big decision that affected the family, she just listened and did not argue at all. The children only heard about it from her. When it turned out to be a major mistake that affected the whole family, all she could do was accepted it. It was so hard that she became ill once without any medical reasons - it was psychosomatic.
Case 3
A woman seems to be happy and really become herself after her husband passed away. It is kind of interesting because they were married for many years! (Their children are adults now.)
And other cases I heard and see...
Anyone has other real cases? Share it!
Thursday, March 31, 2005
How to summarize summarized reports
Weekly report - isinya summary kerjaan dalam satu minggu. Setiap minggu kita selalu ngirim laporan ini. Sekarang boss baru punya kreasi baru lagi nih... monthly summary. Gue menatap dokumen kosong di layar, gak tau mo nulis apa. Tiap minggu isinya udah summary, sekarang harus di-summary lagi dalam sebulan... *sigh* Mo nulis apa yee? Copy-paste dari weekly report? Hahaha... sounds ngakakable. Tapi gue belom kepikir cara lain. Kalo nggak copy-paste, berari ringkasan dari weekly report dalam 1 bulan, isinya bakal ringkas bangettt. Kayak gini nih:
LAPORAN BULAN MARET 2005
Analisis dan troubleshooting masalah TSM.
***
Sekian. Terima kasih.
Skrg tamu gue dari IBM yg mau bantu gue troubleshooting udah dateng. Gotta go and see him. See ya!
LAPORAN BULAN MARET 2005
Analisis dan troubleshooting masalah TSM.
***
Sekian. Terima kasih.
Skrg tamu gue dari IBM yg mau bantu gue troubleshooting udah dateng. Gotta go and see him. See ya!
Tuesday, March 29, 2005
あーっ！妊娠？！
びっくりした！タマンサファリで３月２６日（土）の朝、プチソフィを見たとき・・・。あのハートのシンボル！それは妊娠なはずだった。月曜日自分でテストしても否定だった。でもまたテストする。
わくわくです。妊娠なら旅行できないけどうれしいー！どっちがいい？わかんない・・・。
わくわくです。妊娠なら旅行できないけどうれしいー！どっちがいい？わかんない・・・。
Tuesday, March 22, 2005
すごい週末・・・ ありがとう！
A very impressive weekend. ありがとう シンドウさん！
Pemandangan dari atas atap kapal submersible glass bottom boat, Agustus 2004. An unforgettable weekend holiday with Ega & Tomoko. New friend Pak Trisna guided us snorkelling.
Pemandangan dari atas atap kapal submersible glass bottom boat, Agustus 2004. An unforgettable weekend holiday with Ega & Tomoko. New friend Pak Trisna guided us snorkelling.
Are you feeling fine?
Are you feeling fine?
眠れない夜には君の幻が･･･
She said,"Loving you made me happy everyday"
あの頃と同じさ無邪気な顔で話しかけないで
繋がっていても予感してたから最初から多分
遠い過去の事さ教えてくれた別れの意味
いつになれば糸を断ち切り君を乗り越える?
Are you feeling fine?
長い道の途中でさよならの代わりに
She said,"Loving you made me happy everyday"
何事も無いかのよう世界は回る僕を残して
限りなく自由･･･使えないくらい時間は尽きない
晴れ渡る日々に閉ざしていても自由だけど
腕を伸ばしドアを開いて忘れかけたのに･･･
Are you feeling fine?
眠れない夜には君の幻が･･･
She said,"Loving you made me happy everyday"
あの頃と同じさ無邪気な顔で話しかけないで
微熱軽く何処か君を･･･
今頃きっと気にも止めずに君は夢の中
Are you feeling fine?
無駄な抵抗はやめて明日へと向かおう
I said,"Loving you made me happy everyday"
いつの間にか眠りに途切れて消えた笑顔のままで
作詞 hyde
作曲 ken
唄 L'Arc~en~Ciel
眠れない夜には君の幻が･･･
She said,"Loving you made me happy everyday"
あの頃と同じさ無邪気な顔で話しかけないで
繋がっていても予感してたから最初から多分
遠い過去の事さ教えてくれた別れの意味
いつになれば糸を断ち切り君を乗り越える?
Are you feeling fine?
長い道の途中でさよならの代わりに
She said,"Loving you made me happy everyday"
何事も無いかのよう世界は回る僕を残して
限りなく自由･･･使えないくらい時間は尽きない
晴れ渡る日々に閉ざしていても自由だけど
腕を伸ばしドアを開いて忘れかけたのに･･･
Are you feeling fine?
眠れない夜には君の幻が･･･
She said,"Loving you made me happy everyday"
あの頃と同じさ無邪気な顔で話しかけないで
微熱軽く何処か君を･･･
今頃きっと気にも止めずに君は夢の中
Are you feeling fine?
無駄な抵抗はやめて明日へと向かおう
I said,"Loving you made me happy everyday"
いつの間にか眠りに途切れて消えた笑顔のままで
作詞 hyde
作曲 ken
唄 L'Arc~en~Ciel
Wednesday, March 02, 2005
The Science of Happiness
Have you read the Asian edition of TIME magazine (January 17, 2005)? The cover story is very interesting - the science of happiness. For years psychologists have been doing the research about happiness. Apparently happiness has a lot of things to do with the way you live, think, and also where you live! Culture plays a role in one's happiness.
According to a psychologist, Asians tend measure their happiness from social point of view - not personal. For most Asians especially East Asians such as Japanese, Chinese, and South Koreans, personal happines is not in their plan. To me it is kind of surprising and not surprising - both at the same time. I realize that it could be true. An Asian might consider her/himself happy when s/he has fulfill the social "demands", regardless her/his true personal feelings. It sucks, especially for the younger generation.
On the other hand, many Asians in developing countries consider themselves "happy" or "satisfied". From what I see in the place I live, people are cheerful despite life's difficulties. They live life happily and minimize the stress by making spontaneous jokes, etc. This is where you can see that the people are friendly. But in another place people might be in a middle of a stressful traffic jam with public vehicle drivers driving recklessly, honking car horns, shouting people, etc. or even in the middle of a riot, or... looting :(
It really depends on the individual, but where you live - your environment - and the way you live do contribute to your happiness.
A British economist wrote a book about happiness. According to him, personal happiness is closely related to one's social relationships. A loss of job affects one's happiness because it also means a loss of social link. Family stability also contribute much to one's happiness. Some society are very mobile and move a lot to other places to find better jobs, and some people do not do it for some reasons. The "mobile" people might say that the others should move to the places where jobs are, to be dynamic. But for those others, dynamism might be unworthy compared to the family stability.
According to the book, to create/promote a happy society, we should make a more family-friendly working environment, such as more flexible hours, more parental leave, and more access to childcare. Agree! Plus, more vacation days :)
According to a psychologist, Asians tend measure their happiness from social point of view - not personal. For most Asians especially East Asians such as Japanese, Chinese, and South Koreans, personal happines is not in their plan. To me it is kind of surprising and not surprising - both at the same time. I realize that it could be true. An Asian might consider her/himself happy when s/he has fulfill the social "demands", regardless her/his true personal feelings. It sucks, especially for the younger generation.
On the other hand, many Asians in developing countries consider themselves "happy" or "satisfied". From what I see in the place I live, people are cheerful despite life's difficulties. They live life happily and minimize the stress by making spontaneous jokes, etc. This is where you can see that the people are friendly. But in another place people might be in a middle of a stressful traffic jam with public vehicle drivers driving recklessly, honking car horns, shouting people, etc. or even in the middle of a riot, or... looting :(
It really depends on the individual, but where you live - your environment - and the way you live do contribute to your happiness.
A British economist wrote a book about happiness. According to him, personal happiness is closely related to one's social relationships. A loss of job affects one's happiness because it also means a loss of social link. Family stability also contribute much to one's happiness. Some society are very mobile and move a lot to other places to find better jobs, and some people do not do it for some reasons. The "mobile" people might say that the others should move to the places where jobs are, to be dynamic. But for those others, dynamism might be unworthy compared to the family stability.
According to the book, to create/promote a happy society, we should make a more family-friendly working environment, such as more flexible hours, more parental leave, and more access to childcare. Agree! Plus, more vacation days :)
Friday, February 25, 2005
High School Friends - Reunion
Recent Update on Friendship
Reunion with friends from high school... kelas 2A1-1!
Hari Jum'at, 18 Feb 2005
Di CiToS, after work - sekitar jam 8 malem
Yang ngumpul: gue, Yerro (initiator), Rika, Ully (after a long time!), Laksmi, Rendra, Tunggul (masih narsis, hehe...), Alig (non 2A1-1), Ibor, Yoga, Ario (non 2A1-1).
Kamera: Rendra, gue, Ully, Yerro (belakangan baru ngeluarin kameranya).
Sinta - ngga jadi dateng karena ada jadual ngajar (dia sekarang jadi dosen. Laksmi & Ully juga dosen.)
Meler - ngga dateng karena dia ngga ikut ke Jakarta sama Yerro. Yerro jahat yak, ke Jakarta istrinya ngga diajak :P
Mungkin suatu hari kita mesti ngumpul tanpa bawa spouse? Hehehe... maksudnya, gimana dg high-school sweethearts kayak Meler 'n Yerro? ;P
Reunion with friends from high school... kelas 2A1-1!
Hari Jum'at, 18 Feb 2005
Di CiToS, after work - sekitar jam 8 malem
Yang ngumpul: gue, Yerro (initiator), Rika, Ully (after a long time!), Laksmi, Rendra, Tunggul (masih narsis, hehe...), Alig (non 2A1-1), Ibor, Yoga, Ario (non 2A1-1).
Kamera: Rendra, gue, Ully, Yerro (belakangan baru ngeluarin kameranya).
Sinta - ngga jadi dateng karena ada jadual ngajar (dia sekarang jadi dosen. Laksmi & Ully juga dosen.)
Meler - ngga dateng karena dia ngga ikut ke Jakarta sama Yerro. Yerro jahat yak, ke Jakarta istrinya ngga diajak :P
Mungkin suatu hari kita mesti ngumpul tanpa bawa spouse? Hehehe... maksudnya, gimana dg high-school sweethearts kayak Meler 'n Yerro? ;P
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