EMTEK Goes to Campus 2017

Hello, Maders! In this April, Unnes had a chance to be the host of Emtek Goes to Campus 2017. Emtek stands for Elang Mahkota Teknologi which is hardware manufacturer. 

It was held for two whole days, but I only attended the first day. I came there before 8 AM and waited in line for more than an hour before going in. I sat strategically in the front seat and it’s very close to the stage.

The news anchors, the MCs, the speakers, and the artists were fantastic. I met famous people whom I saw in TV before. They looked more gorgeous in reality compared to the TV screen.

As usual, I wrote something to ask a question after the session ended. This time I wrote ‘choose me’ on my iPad. Somehow when Raditya Dika was talking, a cameraman shot my face and a girl sitting next to me. I had no idea when my face popped up on the big screen above the stage.

Dika    : “Why’s she covering her smile with hands? Oh it must be an ugly smile. And look at the girl next to her (me), she’s not even laughing. Aren’t we funny?”

Suddenly I realized that the not laughing girl was I. Okay, it was my chance to be something unique. I waved my hand to Raditya Dika and of course the screen did the same showing my move. Next, I opened my iPad and showed the writing I had written ‘choose me’.

Raditya Dika wondered why I wrote it. FYI, I prepared it for the question session. A few minutes later, Dika asked me to come on stage. He chose me directly by saying, “you, the girl with iPad, come here!” I felt completely delighted. The reason why Dika made me to was for doing little acting with another artist there.

While being on the stage, I took my iPhone and got selfie with Dika and Lio (The Guys movie cast). I was such a lucky girl. Alhamdulilah!

In the end, they gave me a T-shirt (The Guys movie) with full of signs from the cast. OMG! Many friends felt envious towards me. They wanted to be like me. Yeah, my secret was praying much and having pure heart. Do kindness then you’d get unexpected surprise.

Another artist was Christian Sugiono. He used to be my idol. When I was in High School, I was crazy about him. He talked about digital entrepreneur that’s not my passion, so I didn’t really understand what he said. I had no desire to raise a question or took a selfie with him.

Anyway, the entertainment of the seminar impressed me. There were dancing, music show, and martial art simulation. They fought with bravery and seemed that they fell on the stage with hurt. Of course it wasn’t real, but it succeeded to make the audiences screaming. I just smiled looking at the people. I belong to a martial art club, so seeing this kind of fight is usual.

In short, this seminar was really awesome. It educated the participants and we had free entrance. After the event finished, a certificate was given for each person.

Well, Maders, if I may suggest, you had better always try to ask a question in seminars. Any questions. Please make one. Even if it has to be weird, that’s fine. At least you have courage to ask. Usually you will get a gift as a return. Be unique and creative!

Moopi The Cow Pillow

Hey, Maders! I have a new ‘pet’. Haha. It’s not a real animal, but I consider it as my pet. Honestly it’s just a pillow in cow shape. Without fluffy fur, it still looks cute. Moopi! That’s its name. Believe me, when you grab it, you won’t stop holding it.

Mom bought Moopi at Gramedia with me. We were looking for a test book because I needed to study before having a test. Then we saw Moopi. I held it and said I wanted to have it. Luckily, Mom liked it because basically it’s a neck pillow. Finally she agreed to buy me one.

As far as I know, there’re three kinds of cows being sold. They’re female and two male cows. I got a female Moopi cow. I avoided choosing the male because it’s sleeping with disgusting liquid on its nose. My female Moopi always smiles with closed eyes. It has blush cheeks as well. Aww cute!

I searched Moopi on Instagram and I found it. There’s an account named Moopi World. It shows all about Moopi. On the other hand, I should have gotten eyes cover inside Moopi. The cow can transform from a doll to neck pillow, but I had nothing inside its tummy.

Recently, I play a lot with Moopi than my fluffy yellow teddy bear. I’m falling love with Moopi and I always miss it when I go without it. Haha. How dramatic!

Me       : “Uhh Moopi is like my pet. I love it!”

Mom   : “Moopi is better than a real pet.”

Having pets means that I should take care of it including giving food and cleaning its poop. Ewww! Smelly! That’s why I don’t like having real pet. I love to hold them only but when it’s about their poop, I’d say ‘no, thanks’. Hahhaaha.

To be honest, I like Moopi more when it’s being a cow doll than a neck pillow. What do you think, Maders? Will you have the same opinion like me? You can have your own Moopi by buying it at Gramedia. Go ahead!

Bewilder Pop Concert in Unisbank

Hey, Maders! Last Saturday, I enjoyed watching a music concert from Netherlands, Bewilder. This group band is still new, so probably many people haven’t known about them. They consist of four men; Maurits, Bram, Arjan, Jeroen, and Arjen. The concert was held in my cousin’s campus, Unisbank. He invited me to see the show a week before.

I slept over at my uncle’s house because it’s nearer. We went there after praying Magrib by Go-Car. It’s cheap and simple. To be honest, I admired the campus because it’s fabulous with elevators. Even my university is not that tall.

Accidentally, I met the MC at the restroom. Her name is Khansa and she’s from English Department like me. We talked using English all the time and she’s such a friendly girl. I came near the stage to respect her as the MC because she managed everyone to stand up in the middle of the ballroom.

I had a chance to take pictures with the Bewilder’s crew and member. They got surprised because I could talk using Nederlands taal. Yeah, a little bit. Haha. Still, my English is better than my Dutch. Even my English is much better than my Javanese.

I shouted out and enjoyed the concert for two hours. Sometimes I sang along with them. In order to appreciate Bewilder, I didn’t play with my phone as long as the concert was on the show. It’s the same feeling when you talk to someone, but he or she is busy with their gadget instead of listening to you intensively. Hurt, right?

I would like to say thanks to all committee for holding a nice concert with Bewilder. It’s not gonna happen without their hardwork. I know how it feels to be one of the committee. Yeah the event wasn’t that perfect, but I truly respect what they’ve done.

Well, Maders, you have no right to judge if an event is bad, moreover if it goes wrong because of technical problem. Don’t! Everyone always hopes for the best, but anything can happen suddenly. You can’t be angry with the committee because you don’t work with them to make the event successful. Better remain silent. Happy Weekend, Maders!

Pottermore for Potterheads

Hello, Maders! One day I met a senior sitting next to me while he was waiting for his friend having final project examination in the lecturers’ room. He talked to me because I was reading a book that he knew. It’s Eskimo’s Stories, but he has the other series, Dutch’s Stories. I have it as well.

He admitted that he’s an introvert and he explained me the definition of introvert. More or less, an introvert doesn’t like crowd and prefers being alone. Well, that’s me. Plus, an introvert is not always shy. Okay, it’s me again. Hence, I’m an introvert just like him.

In the middle of our talk, he recommended me about a website for knowing who I am if I belong to Hogwarts, an imaginary boarding school for wizards. It’s based on Harry Potter movie series. As far as I know, those who love Harry Potter are called Potterheads. I’m not really Potterhead because I’m completely Narnian. On the other hand, I like Harry Potter too.

At home, I tried to visit the website, Pottermore. There’re some choices that I had to choose. For instance, among the colors; grey, white, and black, I decided to choose grey. Then, there’s another question again and again. In the end, the result showed up. Oh yeah, we could know about Patronus, House, and I forgot the other two. I think you should visit the website by yourselves. Haha.

If I live in Hogwarts, I would belong to Ravenclaw because my house’s there. Also, I would have Deerhound as my Patronus. I don’t know what it really means honestly.

The next day, I told Via, my Potterhead friend, about my house. She agreed that I belong to Ravenclaw because I’m such a unique and genius. Seriously? Thank God I don’t belong to Slytherin. If I were, surely I would claim myself cruel.

Trying new things is important because you can enrich your knowledge. I’m Narnian, but I also enter Potterhead world by visiting Pottermore website. You need to do the same, Maders. Open your mind to everything around you. Don’t just stick into one thing forever. Okay, Maders!

I'm A Friend of All My Students

Hey, Maders! What’re you up to? I’m preparing the requirements for my final project exam. I wanna step ahead this time after making the final project for a semester.

In the middle of my activities, I still teach some students that usually come to my house. I prefer teaching in my house because I’ve a special room along with my piano. Moreover, I don’t have to drive to go somewhere when my students come to see me.

Teaching English is the best job I’ve ever had. I love English so much and everyday I try to improve my ability. Plus, I can have my own income besides what my parents give to me.

Most of my students are adults because I enjoy teaching them more than elementary students. I’m a friend of all my students because we can talk anything (using English for sure) in speaking session. A great teacher is someone who can be a great friend for his or her students.

I’m young and I know popular things happen in my surrounding including trends about music and fashion. That’s why my students like me. It’s because I can understand them by entering their world.

FYI, I can love something easily when you show something new to me. I just need a few minutes to know whether I like it or not. There must be a reason when I don’t like something. I’ll let you know when I’m not into it.

Well, everyone can be a teacher. Don’t limit the specific term about teaching because it’s not always discussing subjects at school. Just relate your activities in daily life and see if other people can do it or not. If they can’t, you can offer teaching them.

Well, honestly I never expected myself to be a teacher in the past because I saw being a doctor was cooler. In reality, teaching is my passion and English is my favorite. At least, now I know what my thing is. You also need to find your thing. What is it? Just start with asking yourself about what you like.

Okay, Maders, that’s all for today. Be excellent and stay cool. Bye!