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May 29, 2010
Hello, mobile blogging!
Oh dear, resistance is indeed futile. Now blogging is mobile. Please pray that I don’t go ignoring humans & stayed glued to this device. Then again, it might be too late anyway …
May 24, 2010
The Serenity Prayer
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time; Enjoying one moment at a time; Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; Taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, not [...]
February 20, 2010
Reunion: Never take Life for Granted
Apa sih arti reuni? Bertemu teman lama, catch up, ketawa ketiwi ingat kelakuan masa lalu. Dan apabila masa lalu itu sudah 25 tahun lewat, maka reuni menjadi semakin bermakna. Apalagi bila dalam kurun 25 tahun, sudah ada 1 teman dan 3 guru yang dipanggil Allah Yang Maha Kuasa. Apalagi bila, tadi sore saat seleksi foto-foto [...]
February 18, 2010
Where do I belong?
After back-to-back meetings on managing academic programs, this thought crept into my mind, unwanted: this is you now. you are now reduced to a middle manager. you are no longer a scientist. you have not produced a decent research project in years, and you have not been involved in any research projects. Aaaaargh! Can it [...]
January 30, 2010
Why I love My Mom: Silly conversations
I was in a discussion with my Vice Rector (aka “My Boss”) when suddenly my mobile flashed with “CIPUTAT” on the screen. That meant my parent’s home. As a rule, I always answer their calls whenever possible so excusing myself I answered. Me: “Yes Mom?” Mom: “Still at the office?” Me: “Yes, in discussion” Mom: [...]
January 20, 2010
Hey, this horoscope sounds right!
My daily horoscope today: You might have conflicting emotions about what you want to do today. On one hand, you understand that it’s crucial to follow through and deliver what others are expecting from you. On the other hand, you are tired of always being the one who has to ride to the rescue at [...]
January 11, 2010
Sometimes, being all grown up (and single) just… sucks.
Please pardon my language Since jumping on the social networking bandwagon and joined by a gaggle of young(er) cousins, you can’t help but feel, oh, I don’t know, old? :::Smile::: Case: Just yesterday one of said young(er) cousins announced that her mobile was broken beyond repair and she was looking for advice for a replacement. [...]
December 29, 2009
Pendidikan Tinggi, Mahal (tapi Perlu)
Sebagian tulisan ini saya buat sebagai respon email di suatu terhadap artikel ini. Kalau karena editorial seperti ini masyarakat yang secara ekonomi kurang mampu sampai tidak berani mendaftar ke perguruan tinggu yang diinginkan, bolehkah saya melaporkan media massa karena pemberitaan yang berpihak dan tidak sepenuhnya benar? Masa cuma infotainment yang melaporkan Luna Maya? Sudah lama [...]
December 28, 2009
Since when…
does a President need to “clarify” things to an author? Apa karena pengarang itu George Aditjondro, keeper of all things anti corruption? Padahal isi buku yang judulnya serem itu, konon adalah studi literatur terhadap informasi yang sudah terbit? Dulu, jaman Orde Baru Pak Harto, saat informasi (sangat) terbatas bila dibandingkan saat ini, buku seperti “Membongkar [...]
