Marketeers

I just read the almighty Indonesia’s marketing father Hermawan Kertajaya’s article about Jokowi phenomenon on October 2012 issue of Marketeers, called “Jokowi & Marketing”.

The Korean Kraze

"I think there are several factors in play [on the success of Kpop craze]. First, the music itself is very catchy and energectic. Second, the music videos and the creative dance moves are fun to watch and imitate. Third, the artists are not only good looking but multi-talented and very hard-working! (sing, dance, act, languages...) and finally, the internet and online services help promote Kpop quickly and globally."

Can't Take That Away

"If you have peace within yourself, nobody can touch you, no matter what happens."

Struggling to Surrender

The Last Emperor

Decide

“Sir, What is the secret of your success?” a reporter asked a bank president.

A Piece of the Past

So I was checking out old documents, and found my own writings written 4 years ago during an English class in LIA.

Here it is:

Frank Slazak

Tidak semua yang kita inginkan itu baik bagi kita. Tuhan tahu apa yang terbaik bagi kita.

Rumah Cokelat

Mom's Crochet

It’s mom’s project. Been a while since she started.

Golden Time

"What do you think doctors fear the most?"

First Blog Video

I Need Romance 2012

If people's fingers hurt, they usually stop playing the guitar because it hurts too bad.

But some people want to play a little bit more because it hurts.

When they stop playing because it hurts, it will continously hurt them... Because a callus hasn't formed yet.

But for people who keep playing, a callus forms on their fingers.

So play more even if it hurts.

5 minutes more, 10 minutes more.

Then your fingers won't hurt you anymore.

Dari Hati Terdalam

"Jika langkah pertama tidak dilakukan, maka tidak akan ada langkah kedua." 

Sunset bersama Rosie

Lonely

I'm in the crossroads here... Between Sungha and 2NE1 ㅋ_ㅋ

Operation Proposal

Miracles.

Extraordinary events that occur without explanation, we call these miracles.

A miracle could also be our urgent desire ringing like a bell.

All of us have the chance to ring that bell at some point in our lives.

Whether the bell rings or not,

depends on our choices and effort.

BTOB '아버지'

The King 2 Hearts

"With an open mind, try and open your heart. That way heaven's door will open for you. All the problem in the world can be resolved."

Bahagia Bersamamu

"Baik kebetulan ataupun takdir, saya sangat bersyukur bisa menjalani kehidupan seperti hari ini."

Go Ask Alice

The Moon That Embraces the Sun

"If God has chosen you, there must be a deeper meaning behind it. You can bear any kind of suffering, and that's why you were chosen."

Indonesia's Other Side

Lanfang Republic might not sound very popular, but its existence points out strong evidence of how well Indonesia was. Established by Hakka chinese group in West Borneo on 1777 (10 years before United States' current constitution was created), Lanfang Republic was the first republic ever existed in Asia. Here's another story about Indonesia's glory, in the past.

드림 하이 2

세상에 엄마가 필요없는 사람은 없어. 니가 아무리 섭섭해도 엄마잖아? 세상에 엄마 만큼 널 생각하는 사람이 있을 거 같아? - 드림 하이 2 (2012)

Between America's and Korea's

Grease’s Summer Nights

#HappyYOONADay

Just wanna dedicate today’s post for Sonyeoshidae’s beauty, one and only Im Yoon Ah.

Alive

Kita semua, masing-masing punya gunung-gunung yang harus dilewati. Kita harus ingat, seburuk apa pun kejadian yang kita alami, kita dapat melampauinya. Dan, kita tidak boleh lupa bahwa kita dapat mengalami hal yang lebih buruk dari itu. Sungguh penting bagi kita untuk menghargai hal-hal kecil dalam hidup.

Piers Paul Read on Alive (1974)

Statistics (VS/for)* Language *choose one

While browsing the net; rather than things like The Most Spoken Languages in the World, I found this: The 25 Most Influential Languages in the World - February 2012 Version by List25.

A Good One

Kerennya Pribadi Bangsaku - Pancasila sebagai Manual Bangsa

A video by @komuniAKSI

Camouflaged Insults

Want to sound like a professor to insult someone? Try these!

My Midnight Delicacies (or Not!)

It’s midnight, and I’m hungry. I’ve been taking some pieces of wingko babat (traditional Javanese coconut soft cookie with sweet taste) my brother got from his trip to Karimun Jawa last week; and well, it helps, a bit. Lately, I got a huge hunger; sign of stress, I know. Yes, I do mind the fat if you ask so, but more than that… At times like this were always when I discovered good foods I never had the guts to taste: chicken feet soup, jengkol, or tempoyak (Sumatran paste made from Durian, not to mention the strong smell).

We just don't notice

Education of Encouragement

Tulisan : Prof. Rhenald Kasali (Guru Besar FE UI).

LIMA belas tahun lalu saya pernah mengajukan protes pada guru sebuah sekolah tempat anak saya belajar di Amerika Serikat. Masalahnya, karangan berbahasa Inggris yang ditulis anak saya seadanya itu telah diberi nilai E (excellence) yang artinya sempurna, hebat, bagus sekali. Padahal dia baru saja tiba di Amerika dan baru mulai belajar bahasa.

The Fine Art of Strategic Leadership

Inc. magazine is a magazine discussed about Start-ups and it is circulated around Canada and US. I just got a copy of its May 2012 issue with its main headline “How to nail a Start-up; Three little words: listen, learn, adapt” and when I opened that article, I was like… “um… okay…” cus to read it is too irritating since I am currently not in my mood to read, and the article was like 5 full-pages, so yeah… I just did some skimming and not really interested in that.

Gleeks?

Guys, are you Gleeks?

Yes, I want to talk about Glee. I don't remember exactly when I started watching Glee but now it's already the 3rd season and I am cr-r-r-r-ruh-ay-zee about it.

A Slap in the Face

I am in the midst of waiting for the release of most recent english-subbed episode of the brand-new SBS 강심장 a.k.a Strong Heart where Lee Dong Wook make his debut in variety show (and SISTAR's Hyorin making appearance as guest which is always as beautiful-yet-ajuma-like as expected).

#MyActweetvities

GUUUUUUUUUUUUUUYS!

I know you must know about twitter, don't you? I mean, no one does not know about twitter
(unless you're not living, I guess—okay, Lame Joke.)

Let's Learn Bahasa Indonesia!: Greetings

Hi guys!

This is the first lesson of Let's Learn Bahasa Indonesia that I provide for free for those who
want to learn Bahasa Indonesia.

Romance Town♥

A: "Deity! Deity! I'm a rabbit. I have big ears. I hate it when people talk behind my back. In the future, you can use my ears as earplugs."

B: "Really? You promised the earplugs!"

A: "So don't mind other people's stares or words. Don't get hurt by those who want to hurt you, they're nothing. They don't even know anything. All the good and bad things they say, let them go in through one ear and out the other."