SHINee World Concert 2 in Singapore: IMO

Officially, my second SHINee World Concert! yaaaahhhoooo...

I was so exited to come to the concert on 8 December despite all the tight schedule I had before heading to Europe. Yes, I flew to Europe the next day after the concert. But I could not hold myself from telling the world that this is definitely one of the best concert I ever attended. Wait, my bias.. all shinee's concert would be the best concert in my eyes. hahahaha.. I attended several concerts all along this year and to be honest, I can tell the world that I truly belong in SHINee World and not any other world.. 

The concert was opened with Lucifer Remix. The boys came out with the white outfit from some sort of spaceship. The remix sounds exactly like the way it presented during the SMTown Jakarta. Of course I didn't mind. Its just less spark that the same performance that they put during SMTown LA. The "kesha" remix didn't work for my ear. They continued the performance with A.Mi.Go, Juliette, and SHINee World. 

After this segment, they officially opened the show by talking to the fans. In their broken English and of course, they would return to their mother tongue. It gets no brainer to come to that conclusion. hehehehe... They introduced themselves - I don't get it really. Why all Korean bands always introduce themselves in each and every performance while we know exactly who they are. Especially this one is their own concert. We already know who you are, boys. Maybe more than you know yourself. hahahahah.. *rabid fans* *oh, my itunes radio suddenly air SHINee's run with me* *get all exited again*. Oh yeah, after introduction, they told the fans to enjoy the concert as much as we can. 

Of course boys! Can't you see? 

They continued by singing one of my favorite songs from their Japanese album: Always Love.

But before the song began, the K-Pop Paster Color princes took the stage as a prince. Literally a prince with all the wings. If you don't believe me, see this pic below: 

Not that I hate the concept, but with that outfit and all the glitter, you cannot imagine them as prince in shining armors ready to save you from the witch and the dragon. Instead, they were the one who captured by a group of man in colorful skirt. In resemble to a certain minority which made SHINee's performance in this particular song criticized for not being cultural sensitive. 

Nevertheless, I always found this song charming but hear it live is another story. They put solid performance and the nice ballad becomes nicer! I will always love you, boys! I will love you more with Hello and Replay that came afterward. They put almost the same Hello Performance like SWC1 but this time is more dangerous I guess. They put in such a high place with only small platform while the background video projected them in windows. Guess, some staff are getting crazier after they managed to put them in such a high and small platform during SMTown LA. 

And look at Taemin's outfit for Replay. One staff must be even crazier to put that outfit again after hundreds of Arena Tour. hahahaha... not that I am complaining though 

VCR follows Replay to give away series of solo performance. The order is as follow: Minho, Onew, Taemin, Key, JongTae - Internet war, and Jonghyun. Of all, I did't get Minho's solo but his sexy move and Taemin's rock besides him screaming "are you ready singaporeeee?" before banging his head again. Internet war is simply the utmost result of putting Taemin and Jjong in the same room. Though, I have to admit that the chemistry is not as hot as SMTown Jakarta. Or maybe because this is the second time I saw this performance live. 

My award for best solo performance goes to ONEW!! I love his solo to bits. I love when he sang Bruno Mars' "I won't give up". His voice is really romantic and smooth. I sang the song non-stop after the performance. And the second song called passionate goodbye really hits home. Onew was the star of the concert! hands down!

After all the solos, they all changed outfit during VCR. We were presented with Seesaw, Sherlock, Love Like Oxygen and The Reason. For me, I saw live performance of Seesaw and the Reason for the first time. The two songs came from the same Mini-Album with Sherlock and I have to admit that I loath at seesaw less than the first time I heard it. Though, I still sang seesaw in its original Japanese verses. And the robotic moves came back with Sherlock. My forth if not fifth time I saw this live and I can't help asking:"oh I am so curious.. yeah". Why on earth you didn't try to put it differently?? 

Good thing the dance smooth was smooth. And good thing they finally remix it during MBC Gayo Daejun. Bravo! Love like Oxygen performance is not bad at all. They began with the water show and gosh, man in wet is like... *you fill in the blank yourself*

My favorite moment goes to The Reason. I love the song and I love the 2Min moments like below: 

Oppa Minho is back in the hood, people! Appppaaaaa..... *yoogeun style* 

VCR came in again for SHINee to come out as angels. Guys.. don't you think we will buy this type of performance again? You did it during children song in SWC1 and now you put it out again for Amazing Grace? I know the outfit suits the song but better be creative next time okay! 

But who would have guess that the next performance would top all the drama of the night. Welcome King Jonghyun who rip his heart out singing Y Si Fuera Ella. A song who originally sang by Alejandro Sans. It was a powerful performance I would say, but ripping out a fake blood and then dip himself in a fake pool of blood didn't help. Jonghyun dear.. I know you are the king of all cheezy things in the world, but asking a staff to help you off the stage didn't make us teary. In fact, I was laughing the moment he dart off the stage. Although overall, it was very enjoyable performance! 

After Jjong's bloody performance, I literally had the most laugh moment of all concert. The VCR on the "Tie the Yellow Ribbon" is so freaking funny and very fun. See the repetition? I didn't know that SHINee boys had those fun and comedic sense to their nerve but Onew stole the VCR by his annoyed act to Key's performance. Onew is such an angelic singer and comedic face of the night. He is adorable beyond words! Although the real performance of Tie the Yellow Ribbon was not as fun as the video. Nevertheless, seeing the boys having fun throwing out fake paper money is crazy. As crazy as the end when the tube near the stage suddenly throw hundred if not thousands paper money to the audiences in the moshpit. Why bother asking the boys handing them out actually? hahahahaha.. 

My fave song came next! Say "A-Yo" everyboooddyyyy!! 

Seeing Minho's happy face, how can I cannot be happy? This song always has a special place in my heart. A song that could cheer me up at any time. Knowing that we could take a rest during a fight but we are constantly reminded not to give up. Yes, life is about not giving up ourself or our dream. Knowing ourself and what to achieve in the future. I shook my penlight along side them, singing A-Yo in a happy note. As happy as the boys singing on the stage ^^ 

Well, many said, happiness could not long last. Came a series of songs which ruin the mood of A-Yo for me. Jojo, Stranger, Ready or Not, and Ring Ding Dong (Hard Rock Remix). Among the four, I only enjoyed Jojo. RDD Remix, again doesn't suit although the remix was changed from hardly enjoyable RDD during SMTown Jakarta. Good try, boys. Better next time!

The next part, I did enjoyed it alot! It started with To Your Heart. Then the K-Pop Color Pastel princes got back with the sword. But well, you did't got all your princes perfect, no? Even when they hold the sword during "Start" 

I wish I could say you are my everything with that sword, dear Shinee. But I just couldn't. Lucky for you.. your next performance put me in tears and brought me to tears. 

I literally cried during the VCR and "The Name I Loved". I know the video was scripted and all, but it brought all the memories within. I remembered the day I heard "A-Yo" and knew the meaning. I remember broke down in pieces hearing that song and know that I could rest for a while before fighting again. It is also still clear in my memory how meaningful it was to go to Nanjing for you and Kisi. It was a moment where all seems went wrong in my office. I couldn't handle it anymore. At that time, only you and Kisi who console me back to my sanity. And I am right, after attending your concert in Nanjing, all seems getting better in the office. We spoke to each other again and we start to work with each other again. With an open heart and an open hand. 

Oh my dear SHINee.. you might never know just how much your song and your concert have been such a light in my life. You all have helped me in your own way. It was big and I know with God's permission, all goes well. I would like to thank you, SHINee.. To you. For all your hard work in bringing the songs and the concert to us. You are meaningful to me and to my life. You are forever the name I always love. 

And you are the home I belong to. Forever, I belong in the SHINee World.. Forever.. Yongwonhi.. With this, I thank you for all the courage, smile, cheerfulness and strength you have inspired in my life. You don't bow to us, we bow to you. 

Stay smiling, boys.. it is your smile that keeps us move forward. Your smile and songs are our bodyguard. For us to move forward.. 

At the end of the show, we could only thank you enough by celebrating Minho and Onew's birthday. It was a joyful moment, seeing you guys having fun throwing cake at each other. And your interaction with the audience and the members paid off for all the silence you had during the 3-hours concert. Keep it up and speak more next time. Cause our connection is what matters the most.

And especially for you, Minho... Happy birthday! Your ambition reminds me of my own and your wit not to hide it encourages me not to hide mine. May your life be blessed...

Last but not least, thank you piper, jems, and icha for sharing this blistful moment together. We had so much fun, had we? Lets go together again next time.. 

p.s. All pictures are credited according to the names appeared in the pictures. No other purposes intended but to give a fuller story to this memory. 

살다가 한번쯤 / to live at once

Today, I watched 4Men's showcase in Jakarta. I paid lots and waited only to hear one song called 살다가 한번쯤  which mean "to live at once". The lyrics resound to my own, and I literally make it my "heart-broken song of the century". 

But little I knew that I will be able to hear it live. It was such an amazing experience to hear it live. This song ripped my heart for another million times. Their amazing voice added to the pain the song could rub on any broken heart. 

Oh God.. I wish I could know if one day I could ever comeback to that day again.. I will tell all. I will.. I won't hold back anymore. He still the one I miss the most in the world.. he is still the one.. 

Book Review: Goodnight Tweetheart

Goodnight Tweetheart by Teresa Medeiros
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I started reading the book on my way for Eurotrip in December. At first, I found it such a good companion. It is definitely a light reading and a cheerful note to its reader. But that feeling didn't last until the second part of the book when the so-called "secret" revealed. It becomes dark from then on. I found it hard to finish it without pushing my cheerful heart to the edge.

All in all, it is not as light as I thought. But still, I consider it a good book. A new take on how book should be written and a story could be told.


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Yukata and you

I still remember the first time I wore that yukata. Yokohama yukata, as I called it. The Yukata represents one of the most beautiful dreams coming true to life. I saw the patterns in Yokohama Monogatari and been wanting to have one. And in the summer 2009, I got it.

I dressed up beautifully for the night. Wore the dream yukata, for my first ever Gion Matsuri. Kyoto's biggest and oldest festival. On the wake of that, I only remember that I dress up for you. It was our day, our date. I had been wanting to see you since your graduation. I had been missing you so much and when you said yes to come with me for Gion Matsuri, I felt so happy.

I recalled that night as a blissful night. With you by my side, nothing seems wrong. You came with me for fish catching, stroll around Gion Matsuri and ate banana chocolate with me. Only later when Ayana confronted me on my feeling for you, I realized just how many time I called your name that night. I think I did really miss you. Miss your smile and miss your eyes..

So when I wore the yukata again last night, I felt empty inside. I am lonely without you. I can't help myself from wandering to the time of us. Will the yukata bring me back to you?

Itsuka kono kimochi ga tododarouka.. itsuka, kono kimo

SHINee @ SMTown in Jakarta: IMO

Late bloomer strikes again!

This time is SMTown World Tour III in Jakarta. Held for the first time in Jakarta, a total of 7 artists and groups under SM Entertainment entertained almost 30.000 fans with their biggest hits. Having called my self an avid Shawol, to see SHINee live in action is a must. The last I saw them was in Bangkok when they performed in 2012 Korean Music Wave in Bangkok. Since I was there for a workshop, to see them alive is sooo good! 

Fast forward six months, I got another go at seeing them for SMTown. This concert should be special since all SM artists will be there including my second bias, Super Junior. If you asked me if I liked it or not? My answer will be YES!! but not more than SHINee World Concert.

All SM artists performed their biggest hits combined with some mashups. The most memorable performance will go to Taemin-Jonghyun's Internet War. That was HOT!! I mean.. seeing it in real is soooo different. Taemin is no longer a baby! The other one is Super Junior's Superman and SHINee's lucifer and sherlock. I kinna like SNSD's taxi too. 

I like SHINee's lucifer because they mashed the song with electronic dance which caught my attention when I saw the first time in LA. But somehow, it was not as fun. I don't know.. some fanchant or maybe missing Minho. When they said jump jump, we barely able to do it. The best would go to Sherlock since fans shouted "I am so curious" each time the part was sang. But else, I felt something is missing from their performance. Their robotic-turn-rock Ring Ding Dong simply didn't work despite they sang it live. They missed some parts which clearly bothers me. I don't know if they did it deliberately or not.  Yet, I have to admit that their clear voice during clearly-live performance proven how SHINee has one of the best vocals of the night. But again, singing Ring Ding Dong live in rock mode didn't work. They better shed that off or... I don't know. At least, their "Love like oxygen" and "Juliette" mashup are acceptable. Their water-shed performance was good! 

Ah, and tonight they sang a happy bday song for Key. Our very own Kim Kibum celebrates his birthday today, 23 September. Happy Birthday, Key! keep rockiiinggg!! But to be honest, Key spoke English ackwardly since his members were speechless during the introduction part. They looked like guys who never performed live and know nothing about interaction with audience. Their introduction was plain and short. Compared to Super Junior who clearly made an effort to speak Indonesian, SHINee left no impression. Its either they barely got any time or just like what lot of people say, they lack of stage charisma. But again, claim that they lack in stage charisma is not entirely true. Their solo concert is always enjoyable and fun. I even plan to go for another one in December. But they really need to present themselves like Suju who always great in interacting with fans. Grow up boys! I know you can do it.. Hello Baby tells us that your chatty and witty character is what mesmerize us the most. 

And tonight, Taemin stole the spotlight. He was everywhere! Only Eunhyuk in comparison. He even went to dance with BoA. Noona clearly choose him every time he is around. hehehehehe... well, who doesn't! hahahaahahaha... 

All in all, it was a great night. Seeing SHINee in performances that was made clearly for SMTown. All those mashup was never included in their Arena Tour nor SWC. I clearly enjoyed although I prefer the original version. One more thing, I wish they sang "replay". I want to go to bed having them telling me I am beautiful. hehehehe...

Last but not least, I said goodnight to the boys with Taemin appearing on stage during closing and smile like an angel 

See ya again in December, boys.. Till we meet again, take care.. 

Presents from Korea

Yerim, my very own best friend wrote me this before she went back home to Korea: 

She posted it on my wall in the office, saying that she will buy two tickets for both of us should I come to Korea. To meet up with her of course and to see SHINee concert. She even promised to get me the VIP seat nearest to the stage to see the boys in action a lot closer that I ever been. What can I ask for more?

Sadly, it has been nearly half a year since she left Indonesia. We keep our contact through iMessage or FaceTime.  Somehow, I still miss her. Then, this present arrived in my desk this morning. Apparently, one of my friend who just met her in Korea gave me this. They simply know just how much I love SHINee and Super Junior. Yerima keep her promise and remember what we used to talk and bicker about although we are far away. See ya soon, girl! 

And Boba thank you for the present. Love it to bits!

Second (this year) with SHINee

I am all giddy and exited about tomorrow! 

SHINee boys will come onboard in Jakartaaaaa...

for SM Town!

Tomorrow will be our second meeting of the year. It would be a perfect time before our grand meeting at the end of year for their solo concert in Singapore. SHINee World Concert 2 which features some of my all time faves like "The name I love", "Start" and of course "A-Yo". I wish they put "honesty" to the song list but I guess I have to wait until SWC3 to hear that song from them.

You know what made me so exited? Attending their concert and seeing them in person actually beyond my craziest dream! not yet the wildest but certainly some of the craziest. Never before I expected this to happen. To be in their concert, not only once but three times in one year. To meet in the airport, to see them up close but not yet personal. Maybe that could be my wildest. To meet them personally.

All in all, my meeting with them made me believe that dream takes us far, sometime even farther than what we expected to. Being born and raised in a family that know nothing about spending money for concert and fangirling, I never imagined that I would have the ability and opportunity to attend one. More so, to be in a concert of the same artist for more than once. But God is Gracious, God allow me to dream and to have a job that allows to travel far. That allows me to spend on concerts as well. A dream job that allows me to fulfill my other dreams. So, I will not afraid of dreaming. Even when the dream looks unrealistic and no sense at all. Believe in our dream, you never know where life takes you..

Test Pack: You are my baby

"Saling melengkapi". Itu kata kunci dari film Test Pack: You are my baby. 

Berkisah tentang pasangan suami istri Rahmat dan Tata yang tidak kunjung dikaruniai anak di usia pernikahan mereka yang ketujuh. Berbagai cara sudah mereka tempuh, termasuk cara2 lucu yang kadang mengundang tawa seluruh isi bioskop. Salah satunya berkunjung ke dokter bernama Peni S. - yang oleh Rahmat coba dibaca tanpa tanda titik. HA! Masalah makin runyam dengan adanya campur tangan orang tua. Campur tangan yang dimaksud tidak lain dan tidak bukan adalah desakan untuk segera menimang cucu. Segala pertanyaan diajukan yang tidak akan berhenti sampai si jabang bayi memutuskan untuk memunculkan dirinya di dunia. Tapi untuk muncul di dunia, butuh usaha dari dua pihak kan? Nah, bagaimana kalau ada salah satu yang tidak berfungsi dengan baik. Tentunya hanya tahu sendiri jawabannya.. 

Diselingi humor ala anak remaja sekarang seperti "maksud nganaaaa", film ini seakan memberi tahu realita manusia Indonesia masa kini. Semua hal diukur dengan status. Dulu sebelum menikah, pasti ditanya kapan nikah. Setelah menikah, ternyata pertanyaan kapan punya bayi akan muncul. Nah, giliran udah punya anak, rasanya pertanyaannya akan berganti jadi kapan punya adek lagi. Wahai orang lain, bisa ga sih ga nanya begitu? Tapi kalau pertanyaannya dari orang tua, mau apa? Menurut Ibu, seorang Ibu punya hak atas anak laki-laki sampai tutup usia. Itu lah kenapa tokoh kedua bernama sinta diceraikan oleh suaminya karena tidak bisa punya momongan. 

Pernikahan oh pernikahan.. Mungkin benar kata orang tua, saat pacaran itu tiang ayunan tapi saat menikah adalah tiang gantungan. Mungkin juga tidak.. 

Lantas, kenapa pertanyaan itu selalu muncul. Ada satu adegan menarik di film ini. Saat Tata dan dua temannya bertemu di cafe. Si single mengaku bahagia dengan kesendiriannya. Si Tata sedang pusing karena tidak punya anak. Sedang si teman satu lagi disibukkan dengan suami dan anak sehingga dia tidak punya waktu untuk mengembangkan karirnya di luar negeri. Si single menganggap itu adalah konsekuensi punya anak dan suami dan setengah mencibir. 

Sebagai single women living in Jakarta with a good career, i must say.. Kadang ada rasa sepi yang tidak bisa digantikan dengan gaji besar dan petualangan kerja yang membawaku ke seluruh Indonesia. Ada sesuatu yang kurang. Mungkinkah pasangan hidup? Mungkinkah ekspektasiku berubah? Bisa jadi, dan bisa juga tidak. Karena setelah melihat film ini, aku mempertanyakan pada diri sendiri, siapkah aku berbagi hidup dengan satu orang selama hidupku? Siapkah aku mengatakan, cukuplah engkau melengkapi hidupku.. 

4th Kristik Project (1)

Been doing this since high school and I love it! Give me to have a moment to myself and to know that all good things took time and effort. This is my forth project and I am exited to see the finish picture. Then I wonder in whose house's wall this picture will be hanged.. hehehehe... 

I will keep the progress updated in this blog ^^

Looking for hotel in Paris!

I spent practically the whole night searching for good hotel in Paris for my december trip. But I found almost little to none that close to my budget limitation and expectation. Of course, with limited budget, I barely cannot afford a hotel that cost me more than 75 dollars per night. But looking at price range is difficult in Paris. I mean, I get only 1 that really suits. But it is located far from downtown. Oooouugggghhh.. I wish I have lots of money so I can stay in whichever hotel that come across good in my search. But that's life I guess.. I have to do what I can with what I got.

So guys, if you have any recommendation for a nice but cheap hotel in Paris, really do let me know. I am close to desperate now..

p.s. I feel like looking for hotel is as difficult as searching for your partner in life.. how pathetic!

See ya soon, SHINee!!

It's OFFICIAL! I am so going to SMTown Jakarta on 22 September. 

 

 

See ya soon again, SHINee boys.. our second meeting in the blissful year of 2012 

Lets meet again at the end of year too *hugs* *love*

#4 Japan Aiport Tumbler

#4 Japan Airport Edition : Airplane is the most beautiful creation man ever made and airport is my little fortress of solitude. That's what I always think and believe. So when I found this tumbler in Kansai, I am so happy and grab it. I love it so much I keep it on my desk during winter and autumn to warm me up everyday ^^

ps. Japan is so advance they now have separate tumbler edition. Haneda and Narita house their own edition. 

Pictorial Guess

Dare to Guess! What picture is the above and where did I took it? 

Those who can guess get my love ^^

#1 Die Hard Zemi Tumbler

One and Only Tumbler

By far my most favorite tumbler. This tumbler is specially made for me and my beloved zemi members gave it to me during gasshuku, right before the final presentation of my thesis. I am forever happy to know that I have such an amazing friends and I am happy their memories live with me forever through this tumbler

Me: Fangirl by Heart & Choice ^^

Today, I found an interesting article from a blog (http://hyimnoni.wordpress.com/2011/10/17/what-a-psychologist-says-about-fangirlsfanboys/). Written in that blog, an article that a psychologist says about fangirl and fanboys for Korean celebrities. I guess it was written in Chinese before getting translated to English and Indonesian.

And guess what? That's so ME!! hahahahaha...

Below is what the article says about fangirl/fanboys:
A psychologist says: “Don’t underestimate those children who chase after Korean celebrities, their hearts are purer than anyone else, they love courageously, they will want to try their best to tackle difficult obstacles, the language and cultural barriers. They symbolise peace, they don’t discriminate based on race, they befriend people with the same interest from different countries, they’re more passionate and warm than anyone else. They don’t betray the ones they like easily, they are persistent and don’t give up easily. They are stronger than anyone else on the inside, because when they are loving these Korean stars, they experience the setbacks they’ve never experienced in life. They are all sensitive children, easily touched to tears for a long time because of one incident.

Through investigation, most of them understand gratitude. Their way of thinking is different from others, they don’t easily get carried away by love, they don’t harbour thoughts of doing bad things, and their criteria when looking for a partner is very high, other than looks, personality is more important, so the rate of marriage isn’t high, but neither is the rate of divorce.

Their memory is very good, they can easily remember the korean lyrics they don’t understand, and their coordination skills are also very strong. Most of them are cheerful children, not the kind who keep to themselves. Their will of determination is also very strong, they are able to persevere all the way just to buy something related to the celebrity they like.

In short, the way these children think is vastly different from others, and their thoughts are not easy to understand. Generally, only those who have similar interests are able to enter their world.”


I feel so much related to the article. I have been so open to the world than I am truly an avid fangirl of Asian Music. You name the song, I might know it. You name the artist, I might recognize them by heart. I have been listening to their song since junior high, when I am simpy 12/13 years old in a country where Chinese language was banned. I started by listening to all Cantonese song from HongKong singers. Then I moved all over, with Japanese singers, Taiwanese and recently Korean.

To put it shorter, I am an avid fan of SHINee and not to mention my lifetime crush and admiration for Fernando Alonso.

Being an avid fan of some other people for more than half my life, I feel almost all the writers trying to explain about how fangirl and fanboys think. It took a courage to like some artist. My first lesson learned came from a friend that says "he doesn't even know you are alive in the world! why on earth do you like them??". Then why on earth do I continue to do so? Cause liking someone who doesn't know me is a courage of itself. A courage that I learn so early as a kid. A courage to simply love myself and thus if I am capable of loving myself, I am able to love others as much.

Second, being an avid fangirl, I learn early in life how to safe and sacrifice. When my parent simply refused to fund me so that I can buy casette, CD and later DVD, I learned how to safe from my pocket monet and work part time. Fangirl means early learning to financial management. Some may fail but I do feel that I am lucky to learn that I learn alot how to manage my money without losing the good way of spending it. And I am still spending..

Mostly it goes on SHINee's collection. I have all the CDs and DVDs, both released in Korea and Japan. I took it seriously that I managed to get some collection of original tees that come during SHINee World Concert in Nanjing. Tough I have to admit that it comes in small size. Mine you, I got it in China so go figure. At least I can use it for a motivation for some fat-burning exercise. But that's it.

Oh, I went to Formula 1 in Suzuka in 2009. What an incredible journey it was. After  5 years of claiming myself an Alonso fangirl, I never once imagined that I could met him in person and watch the live match. And I love the game! My mom used to ask why I like this game of cars circling around and looks aimless. But like is like.. so be it.

Third, being an avid fangirl you can simply project yourself tottering the globe. A good dream for a change since your idols might only perform outside your country like in my very own case. Dreaming of meeting SHINee and Fernando Alonso, I managed to travel all the way to Nanjing (with a meeting with bestie as a huuggee bonus) and Japan. It was a great experience and I will repeat all over again. Now, each time I wanted to make a travel plan, I will first search the possible concert date or race day. Simply because its like killing two birds with one stone. You can see your idols and get your own adventure in far away land.

So, don't be afraid of being a fangirl. Just like I do =)

FIGHTING!!

Tumbler Collection #3: Korea Hangeul Edition

This is one of my most favorite tumbler. I found it when I went to Seoul and like it the moment I get my hands on it. Very classic and you will not find it other than Korea 

Oden after Morning Run

small breakfast after a morning run? Tell that to a bowl of hot boiling yummy oden ^^

If you ever wonder where I got Oden in Indonesia, I found it in one of the new chain of convenient store in Blora. I didn't mean to go there actually. But when I passed it, I remembered my friend saying that I could found onigiri there. I got what I wanted and I got shocked that they also sell oden! I grabbed them at once and walked home half-running. A good breakfast to begin my weekend ^^

First On-Board Travel with ThaiAir : not that pleasant one

Maybe I get too used to Garuda Indonesia, flying with Thai Airways feels suck. I was exited actually to fly with Thai air since this would be my first time flying with them. Trying a new airline is always fun. Plus, many consider thai air to be an excellent airlines, better that Garuda Indonesia? They are even a member of star alliance, one group with a buddy like Singapore Air. But sadly, I am disappointed.

Okay, let's get down to the reason behind it. When the office booked me a seat with Thai air for a 3.5 hours flight to Bangkok, I was expecting full inflight entertainment. That's not what I got. No screen in front of me and only big screen in the cabin. Fine then.. So I turned to their inflight audio. And I was disappointed. Since I am a sucker for east Asian music, I went directly to Chinese and japanese channel. First off, I didnt get my Japanese Chanel and the Chinese channel plays only old musics, old enough not to be called latest and greatest as advertised. So, I turned on my iPod.

My next disappointment came later when the stewardess took more than 30 minutes just to give me the pen that I wished to borrow. Not to disappoint her tough, a passenger next to me is kind enough to lend me one.

I spent the time writing on my travel book, long enough until I realized the passenger next to me got served with special seafood serving (as requested, as I learned later). Again to my disappointment, it took a full 15 minutes before they got me. So, here's the thing about food serving on board with Thai air. Serve the requested food first and give the other non- requested later on. As if, the one who didn't order firsthand is not important. Suck!!!

In addition to that, I almost went viral when they didn't give us a water alongside our food. Man, come on.. Do you expect people to eat and eat, and no drink in between? What drove me crazy was that they went around asking other passengers if they wish to have wine. WHHYYY?? Only good 10 minutes later, just when I was about to finish my meal that they came to my row asking what I would like to drink. And when I zipped it in seconds, they ignored me when I asked for a second serving to mineral water. Great, you call that an excellent serving? What saved them from me yelling Them is good blueberry mouse dessert.

So, if you ask me will I take Thai air next time I fly to Bangkok, I will go with other choice. I will even put Garuda as my first choice. I guess,that explains why I was on the waiting list when I asked for garuda before I finally got Thai air ticket. And maybe, that also proves that Garuda maybe really deserve a tittle of most improved airlines by skytrax .  A tittle that I had doubted till the moment I was on board with Thai Air.


P.s. the return flight to Jakarta wasn't as bad as the one to Bangkok. No light on the cabin showing passenger unattended needs. And I got my inflight entertainment which made me a little happy camper on board

What I missed!

Been away in Bangkok for 9 days and these are what I missed during the vacation:
1. My cousin's bday blast
2. Hundreds of emails
3. Four BBM Messages
4. My friend's wedding
5. Tons of SHINee's videos unattended

But I got what I always wanted: meeting SHINee boys again! ahahaha..sounds creepy but I was having a blast in Bangkok, attending KMW and seeing Taemin playing piano and the boys' sherlock choreo. It was a short meeting but I am happy all over

Tough I am sad with my iPod, but SHINee has thought me to become strong always independent. So, what can I ask for more! I made some entries over the trip so I will update them bit by bit =)

Mixing business with shawol pleasure

Off to Bangkok today. 楽しみにしています＼(^o^)／ 明日はshineeのコンセット! Can you imagine that? A month before I wouldn't expect myself to have another opportunity to see the boys again. So happy..

Actually, my trip to Bangkok this time is not for shinee boys. I was selected to attend Special Learning Program in Bangkok from 9-12 April 2012. I was ecstatic to enroll since I have been wanting to attend Internalworkshop from the first days I joined the office. As an officer whose job into give lectures and manage workshops, I always eager to learn from the regional trainer on how they manage their internal workshops. Let's be honest here, I've been running out of idea for introduction session and refreshment. An example from regional trainer would be mostly welcomed.

So, how could I not feel super exited when the opportunity finally came with my boss recommended me and I finally got accepted to the program?

Silly enough, my first wish is actually about shinee boys. Hehehehehe.. Call me crazy, but all I can mutter from my mount is a hope that there will be a shinee concert. And I got just what I wished for!

Some weeks after my acceptance announcement, I read an article that says that Bangkok will host its largest k-pop concert on 7th April. It means that I can enjoy it as well if I departed to bkk earlier since I have to be there on 8th anyway. The bad news was that no shinee on their list of performer. Meaning I have less desire to come to the concert no matter how much I like k-pop music. I will come only if shinee performs.

Well, there is a saying that goes like this : be careful for what you wish for, you might really get it. And what I get is what I wish for. Shinee was put on list two weeks after I found the article. Can you imagine how crazy I became the moment I read that news? I dig deep into the net and look for a way to purchase the ticket. God mercy, I found a way and pretty much a happy camper with the way the ticket is sold. I got myself a VIP seat, nearest to the stage. I am all happy.. But the excitement doesn't stop there. In March, shinee was having their comeback in Korea. Meaning, new song, new performance. Yaaaaayyyy.. After their new song called Sherlock was released on 9 March, I am all happy to learn that I will see their new performance live, first hand. Exiteeedd.. Their Sherlock choreography is amazing! And I hope they sing Honesty, which is my fave from the mini album.

Honesty..

Me and my IPod

To let go of something that has been your best buddy for 6 years is not easy

I flew to Bangkok today with a feeling of joy. Cause this is my first time here and my first workshop with Unhcr. Plus, I have a chance to see shinee boys. What can I asked for more? 

Yes, a feeling of losing and despair. After I reached my hotel in Siam, I didn't go check my bag and stuff. I went straight into twitter and Facebook with my iPad. Without realizing that something has been missing. An important part of my life that has been with me for the past 6 years. 

My iPod, my little friend.. 

My iPod has been with me for 6 years. I still remember the day when it entered my life for the first time. Someone was so kind to give it to me as a token of appreciation for my work. A beautiful present that left me speechless for many days afterwards. I had less money at the time while struggle to save some for the future. So, an iPod as an unexpected present was more than I can ask for. 

Knowing how much it worth that days, I kept on restraining myself from using it. But finally, i decided to use it and I never spent a day without it since. Even until today, the day I finally lost my iPod. Somewhere in thailand, now my IPod lies. 

I cried.. And as I call Thai's lost and found, they confirmed my iPod was not in the airplane. So, where it went missing? I don't know.. I really don't know.. I cried again but nothing is changed. Nothing.. My iPod remains missing and I missed it so much now.. 

It feels like I lost a soulmate. My iPod was always with me. Traveled with me everywhere. Literally everywhere. Sometimes I forgot to bring it, but only sometimes. It was there when I had a good time. It was there too when the times were rough for me. It always was there with me, through bad and good times. My sanctuary, my comfort pole. The songs restored there are witness to my ups and down. My saving grace. It never complained but one time when I need to reset it. But it never disappointed me.. So silent in keeping my hand and my heart.

I remember crying in the plane, in the bus, in the train along side with it. I remember singing, dancing and enjoying the moments with it. It is such a wonderful soulmate, gave me a sense of comfort that I can always run to. Its also a witness to my changing moods. Maybe it complained back then. How can a person be such a moody, happy in the morning but sad in the night. How come this silly girl cried over a song that's not even her love song. It must be confused and had a tough time with me. 

But I never thought about that until the day I lost it.. So much pains, it dented in my heart. Will my heart ever recover? Mom said I can.. Yes, maybe I can. But I certainly do not know when. 

Thank you soulmate. It's been a pleasure to spend 6 years together. Though bad and goods. Through ups and down. Together we sailed a good life. Now that you might have docked somewhere, I know I have to move on. Thank you.. Thank you for being with me all this times. Our moments together is precious. Thank you.. Thank you.. 

P.s. God.. I thank You too.. For giving me such a wonderful friend. Now its your turn to be my friend.. Be patient with me God.. I still a moody person as I was before. Please lead me to good. Amin

Super Show 4 Singapore

so the self-proclaimed concert junkie is back! And this time is Super Junior, Super Show 4 in Singapore!

I admitted that Suju attracted me first when I had my first step into KPop. Strange enough at the time when everyone is bandwagoning DBSK. But me is just me.. I fall for their variety gags in Full House and I've been wanted to see their live concert. And there we go, 4 years later, I made it with bestie Anida to fly to Singapore to watch the concert. Not to mention actually my mom came along since I wanted to celebrate my birthday by taking her to have nice vacation in Singapore. So, double presents it is.

Overall, the concert was fun, fun, and fun.. Suju is trully an entertainer. I love the concept of SS4 and since I like the album, I enjoyed the concert thoroughly. I love the songs and I love how much interaction suju boys tried to have with the fans. I screamed my lungs out when Donghae did the selca things with fans. That polaroid thing is really the one I should have the next time I attend a concert. I want a selca with Donghaaaaaeeeeee....



And I swear I changed my bias from Siwon to Donghae that instant. He is so freakin adorable and cute. I mean, lets be honest here, Siwon is gorgeous. No one denies it. Even his sex appeal went as far as 7 kilo away. But Donghae is just manly and sexy in another different way. So cute. I want to cuddle with him, really.. I waaaaannnttt....

Sadly, I forgot my lightstick. This is so no no in KPop Concert, mind you. Anyway, check out the picture I took during the concert



what a birthday blast ^^


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My first 2012 Post

When I checked the blog today, I realized that I Haven't put any update since December last year. Exactly after SHINee released their Japanese album. Since then, been busy with work and traveling. Traveling to new places and attend many more concert. I guess, I need to follow JongHyun's suggestion of dedicating your SNS to something. So, I will dedicate this blog solely to share my experience in traveling and doing the think that I like.

And let's start with my Singapore trip on the next post ^^

p.s. I am so exited to meet my SHINee next month in Thailand, so I will update on that as well ^^