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!

SUN Education Fair and IELTS Simulation Test

Hey, Maders! How’s your weekend? I had a lovely one. Yesterday, I went to Crown Plaza Hotel to attend SUN Education Fair and do IELTS test simulation.

As usual, the event was held on the 7^th floor of the hotel. In order to spend the time while waiting the even started, I walked around in Paragon mall and ate 3 flavored porridge at my favorite Chinese restaurant, Ta Wan.

Then, I climbed upstairs by escalators. I had to register myself and fill a form on a laptop. A couple days ago I made a call to enroll my name for this event. I got an orange bag along with a pen and a thick book about overseas study guide.

The second registration was for IELTS test simulation. It wasn’t like a real test because the amount of the questions was just a half. Still, it’s very hard to do. I didn’t even feel sure with my answers. Haha. Just did it.

I need an hour to finish the test. Oh yeah, Whatsapp had a new feature like Snapchat or Instagram story. It’s called Whatsapp status. I took some pictures and post them there. I used it a lot because it’s simpler. My viewers were my friends on my phone contact. I didn’t have to add them or something. They could see what I post, so could I.

After that, I decided to go to the Red Cross to donor my blood. It’s been three months and my schedule’s coming. I’d always love to donor my blood to help others. Blood’s in my body and it would always be produced. In return, I’d pray that I’d always have a healthy body to continue this habit.

Well, Maders, spend your weekend with joyful and useful activities. If you don’t have anything to do, I think reading a book you like is the best answer. Haha. Depends on your hobby though. On the other hand, if you’re brave enough or at least try to be brave, just try to donor your blood to the Red Cross. When you’ve given for the 10^th times, you’ll get an achievement. It’s fun, isn’t it? Have a good day, Maders.

The Lego Batman Movie

Hello, Maders! Have you watched The Lego Batman movie? It's just been released in this February. This afternoon I watched it at E-Plaza. Let me tell you a little bit about it.

Batman, as we know, is a superhero that lives in Gotham City. He has a deep voice that makes anyone melted. Haha. This time, Batman is a lego, but he looks cool though.

His house has a password that is “Iron-Man’s sucks”. It means that he hates Iron Man as well as superman. I think they should cooperate in order to save the world. Don’t hate each other please, Heroes!

The movie is about friendship and trust. The statement “we have to stick together” is being said many times. Batman always works alone and he doesn’t trust others to help him much. Until he meets Robin because Alfred brings him, Batman changes to be a better person.

Firstly, Batman doesn’t let Robin call him ‘dad’. Haha. Batman never marries a woman. He probably has to. Robin is a good kid I guess. I always laugh when I see Robin rips his trouser because he can’t move freely while wearing it.

Another funny part is about Joker. He is about to cry when Batman doesn’t admit that Joker is Batman’s greatest enemy. The phrase ‘I hate you’ seems like ‘I love you’ because both Batman and Joker express it with a deep feeling.

This is one of Batman movies but you can see many characters in it such as Voldemort and Sauron. Haha. It’s the combination of the villains from other stories. So creative!

I always admire the movie director, the script writer, and the animator as well as all crew. The movie won’t be good if they’re not working together. Team work! It’s the thing being discuss too in the movie. BAT(man) stands for Be A Team (if I’m not mistaken).

Above all, this is a recommended movie to watch. You will laugh and feel sad (to Batman). Happy Thursday, Maders!