50 questions, 50 ways to get to know me. ANONS.

1: What would you name your future daughter? -Catherine

2: Do you miss anyone? -Yes

3: What if I told you that you were pretty? -Thank you

4: Ever been told “it’s not you, it’s me”? -Yes

5: What are you looking forward to in the next week? -Weekend

6: Did you go out or stay in last night? -Stay in

7: How late did you stay up last night? -9.30

8: Honestly, has anyone seen you in your underwear in the past 3 months? -Yes

9: What were you doing at 12:30 this afternoon? -It's still 9

10: Have you ever told somebody you loved them and not actually meant it? -Never

11: Could you go for the rest of your life without drinking alcohol? -Yes

12: Have you pretended to like someone? -No

13: Could you go the rest of your life without smoking a cigarette? -Yes

14: Is there one person in your life that can always make you smile? -Yes

15: Is it hard for you to get over someone? -Yes

16: Think back five months ago, were you single? -No

17: Have you ever cried from being so mad? -Yes

18: Hold hands with anyone this week? -Yes

19: Did your last kiss take place in/on a bed? -No

20: Who did you last see in person? -My dad

21: What is the last thing you said out lot? -No way!

22: Have you kissed three or more people in one night? -No

23: Have you ever been to Paris? -No

24: Are you good at hiding your feelings? -Kinda

25: Do you use chap stick? -Yes

26: Who did you last share a bed with? -My sister

27: Are you listening to music right now? -No

28: What is something you currently want right now? -Samsung Galaxy S3

29: Were your last three kisses from the same person? -Yes

30: How is your heart lately? -Jumpy

31: Do you wear the hood on your hoodie? -Not really

32: When was the last time a member of the opposite sex hugged you? -Yesterday

33: What do people call you? -Fat

34: Have you ever wanted to tell someone something but didn’t? -Yes

35: Are there any stressful situations in your life? -Definitely yes

36: What are you listening to right now? -Nothing

37: What is wrong with you right now? -Nothing

38: Love really is a beautiful thing huh? -Yes

39: Do you make wishes at 11:11? -No

40: What is on your wrists right now? -Nothing

41: Are you single/taken/heartbroken/confused/waiting for the unexpected? -Taken

42: Where did you get the shirt/sweatshirt you’re wearing? -Store

43: Have you ever regretted kissing someone? -Never

44: Have you hugged someone within the last week? -Yes

45: Have you kissed anyone in the last five days? -Yes

46: What were you doing at midnight last night? -Sleeping

47: Do you miss the way things were six months ago? -No

48: Would you rather sleep with someone else or alone? -Sleep with someone else

49: Have you ever been to New York? -No

50: Think of the last person who said I love you, do you think they meant it? -I hope so

GIRLS' GENERATION - HAVE THEY GONE THROUGH PLASTIC SURGERY?

Plastic surgery is a medical specialty concerned with the correction or restoration of form and function. Though cosmetic or aesthetic surgery is the best-known kind of plastic surgery, most plastic surgery is not cosmetic; plastic surgery includes many types of reconstructive surgery, hand surgery, microsurgery, and the treatment of burns. -Wikipedia (2013)

Girls' Generation. Who doesn't know this girl group from South Korea? Their charming personality, great talents, gorgeous face and perfect body always impress most of people who watch them for the first time. I knew this girl group when I was 14. They were still promoting Genie (Tell Me Your Wish). And now, after 3 years passed, I saw them in different way. I mean they all look greater and more stunning than before. People improve themselves actually. But some of people just don't want to accept it. Judging them for doing plastic surgery to get the look they have now. So guys, are you sure they did surgery before? I'm not here to do debate or judge or something like you guys do.

Plastic surgery. In South Korea, plastic surgery has been so popular for teenagers' and adults'. Even the teenagers get plastic surgery for the reward of their graduation day. South Korea has been the capital of plastic surgery and tops the global plastic surgery chart. South Korean will not be surprised to know that someone who sits beside them has undergone surgery because it's been a custom there for having plastic surgery. 

People began to JUDGE the South Korean celebrities for having plastic surgery. Well, people. Let's have a little talk here. I will separate the topic for the fans and the haters. 

For the fans: Why do you love that group? Are you in love by their looks or their talents? What will you do if you find out that they actually look ugly behind the makeups and photoshop?

I love Girls' Generation because: First, they look so lovely - right now, today, for this moment. I don't care about their past, how they look so ugly like witch or how they look so fat like cow. In fact, they look pretty like fairy and gorgeous like Barbie! Who cares about past? Well, some people do care and they're just like wasting their time on it. Blah. Second, they have super awesome talents. They can sing and dance very well at the same time. They can act in dramas. They're good in reality shows. They play instruments. Each of them is wonderful. Just wonderful! Today, in this era of photoshop and super crazy makeover, we can't blame them for having (sorry) ugly face under those makeup layer (I mean if they really do look ugly). But we have seen so much pictures of them who still look as same as when they wear the makeup. There are makeups for brightening face, widening eyes, sharpening jaws and chin, makeups are just AMAZING! It creates something astonishing for someone who wears them. I wear makeup now - wherever I go, and I do admit that I look very different with me who don't wear it. Photoshop - I began to learn photoshop at my school and I just knew that we can edit an ugly duck to beautiful swan with only photoshop! And yes, the pictures you guys are talking are from the past. Of course it looks so old-style and ugly. People surely develop their looks by changing hairstyle or wearing makeups and contact lens. Think smart, baby.

If they truly did surgery before, then what? At least they're pretty now and they have super great talents! They work very hard to have that perfect body lines. Yuri spends most of her time to do sit-ups! 

For the haters: Why do you hate them? Do you hate them for the 'fact' you got that they have done plastic surgery? Then why do you hate them just because of that unrevealed fact? 

I know the haters will respond, "Why can't I hate them?" And I will ask you, "Why can't you shut your mouth and stop spreading hatred to the people who don't even know Girls' Generation yet? You're just like teaching a baby who know nothing to hate someone they don't even recognize!" Guys. I know there are a lot of articles on internet saying that they have done this on their eyes, nose, chin, jaws, boobs, butts, even the navel. But why can't you just THINK with your clear mind that internet can be WRONG? There are so many people spreading news and gossips about someone or something which they think it's true but probably it's wrong or it's just unrevealed. The gossip is just like when you see a crocodile under water but you're not sure about it and then you tell people that you found a crocodile under the water. It might be crocodile but it also can be only a branch!It's just an unrevealed fact, guys!

If you hate them because they look pretty, oh my goodness! You're just envy, to be honest. Totally envy. There are no more reasons for people who hate someone for their beauty besides people who are ENVY. Prove me wrong if you think you're right. They're pretty now. Why should you bring the past? I admit they look uglier at the past but they're beautiful now. NOW NOW NOW. 

The point is, we cannot tell them whether they have done surgery or not. But let's just don't bash each other. I mean don't judge someone by your opinion or what you've just read on internet because no one actually knows. They are like the crocodile and somehow it will be revealed someday.

If you hate them, just keep it by yourself. Don't bash them and act like you're the one who knows the best of them. If you act like that, we can see that you're a fan who doesn't realize that you actually love them, A LOT. If you love them, just let it flow. Don't attack the haters back. Just let them think with their mind. And I hope this short message or essay or whatever you guys want it to be called, can help you to think clearly - fans or haters. 

PS: Just keep loving these talented and beautiful girls! They are deserved to get a lot of love and supports because they have done their best and proves us that they worth our attentions! 

With lots of love,

Septrani Lim (SONE since 2010)

WORDS COMPETITION 2013 IN JAKARTA

I was in Jakarta about 4 days ago and had a lot of fun with the students from all over Indonesia. It was so nice to meet people with unique and different cultures with us. I also met some great ETAs there. Although I didn't win the competition, I have gotten so much fun and experiences through this event. So, I'm gonna tell you guys what I had from the first until last day in Jakarta.

Day 1 (March 15):

I went to Jakarta with my ETA, Choumika Simonis. We arrived at about 11 AM and checked in at Gran Melia hotel. It was the best hotel I have ever visited!

Super big LCD TV

The cozy bathroom

Here's the bed

I went for lunch with the ETAs (Choumika, Sarah, MayMay) and 2 other students (Gerald and Novia). We had nasi padang which was so expensive I think. It's 35 for each person! I can get 2 plates here in Pontianak. After lunch, Choumika and I went to buy groceries at Carefour for my performance.

We went for dinner in Mutiara Ballroom at night. The foods are just sooooo damn great! I had lasagna and smoked salmon. The desserts are also great! And you know what, the ambassador of US (with his wife) and the founder of AMINEF sat in a table with me! It's been an honor to sit with them. We took picture and shared lot of thoughts about US and the scholarship.

Day 2 (March 16):

THE COMPETITION DAY! I talked too fast for my speech that maybe they didn't get what I mean. I was so nervous and I didn't know why I couldn't control myself. I met a lot of friends that day (Farly the singer, Alvin the beatboxer, Berry the adviser and Ziah the noisy girl)

We went for bowling at night. It was my first time and I got myself addicted to bowling! I really look forward to do it again!

So here's me and Choumika at JBC (Jakarta Bowling Center)

Day 3 (March 17):

Tour Jakarta. I had Western and Japanese cuisines for breakfast today.

Sushi and smoked salmon

Beans, bacon, sausages, plain pizza and croissant

I did eat a lot, of course. I didn't want to miss the chance to try all the foods there! FREE FOODS!!! lol 

So we went to Sea World, Museum Fatahilah, then Monas. I didn't take many pictures because my phone was dead. 

With what-is-it-called?

SO BIG!!!

We had farewell party at the night. We made videos of Harlem Shake and also the messages for the next generation of WORDS competition.

Day 4 (March 18):

I got back to Pontianak. I had a very terrible dizziness and feeling of throwing up. I didn't know what happened to me. I was just like drunk until now. I'm typing but I still feel so 'drunk'. 

This was a very wonderful experience. Meeting new friends from other places, sharing thoughts with the US ambassador, having great breakfasts, cozy hotel for sleep, funny yet cool ETAs. I will not forget it! And I will always miss you guys! See you next time! 

TUNG TUNG CREW - JUSTITIA FUTSAL CUP 2013

I just got some pictures of us from the committee of JUSTITIA FUTSAL CUP. I danced with the dance crew at my school. Here's our pictures...

You can see the rest of pictures here

AFTER A WHILE

After a while you learn

The subtle difference between

Holding a hand and chaining a soul

And you learn that love doesn't mean leaning

And company doesn't always mean security.

And you begin to learn

That kisses aren't contracts

And presents aren't promises

And you begin to accept your defeats

With your head up and your eyes ahead

With the grace of a woman

Not the grief of a child.

And you learn

To build all your roads on today

Because tomorrow's ground is

Too uncertain for plans

And future have a way

Of falling down in mid flight.

After a while you learn

That even sunshine burns if you get too much

So you plant your own garden

And decorate your own soul

Instead of waiting

For someone to bring you flowers.

And you learn

That you really can endure

That you are really strong

And you really do have worth

And you learn and you learn

With every goodbye you learn.

Before You Die

Name ten things you want to do before you die and then go do them. Name ten places you really want to be before you die and then go to them. Name ten books you want to read before you die and then go read them. Name ten songs you want to hear before you die, get all your friends together and scream them.

Because right now all you have is time time time, but someday that time will run out. That's the only thing you can be absolutely certain about.

Think of all things that are wrong with your life and then fix them. Think of all things that you love about your life, be thankful you're blessed with them. Think of all the things you hold back and realize that you don't need them. Think of all the mistakes you've made in your life, make sure that you never repeat them.

Name ten thousand reasons why you never want to die, go and tell someone who might have forgotten. Try to list the endless reasons why it's good to be alive, and then just smile for awhile about them.