2004
-
Our Second Anniversary
Today’s our second anniversary! Since we had to work late today, we romantically celebrated it by having the best Laksa in the whole west of Singapore: Katong Laksa in Holland Village. The Otah is also the best that I have…
-
Munir Passed Away
I received a shocking and unexpected news from Jeremy this afternoon. Munir passed away on the plane en-route to the Netherlands. He was supposed to do his Master’s degree on human rights law. He was only 38 year old. So…
-
Indi’s Birthday with Green Duck Curry
Today is Mas Indi’s birthday! He’s at the verge of the beginning of his third decade. We started the day with watching TV interview of Bhumi Band about their new album and last night’s performance. As we wanted to share…
-
Bhumi’s Performance in Orchard Road
Tonight Indi performed in the President’s Charity on Filipino Hill in Orchard Road as guest trumpetist for Bhumi Band. I must admit that it has been a great show, especially with the two lead vocalist who are really good in…
-
Bhumi’s Rehearsal @ Beat Merchant, Bugis
After work, Indi practised with the Band at Beat Merchant, near Bugis. I picked him up after finished the gathering with Unpar Gang in Rendezvous hotel. I got assigned to be his session photographer. This is the favorite photo that…
-
Rants and Avocado Milo Smoothie
When we bought Gas yesterday, we were surprised to find out that the price has increased. As the Gas-man told me, all price increased since the new PM started. Hmm I didn’t noticed this until he told me about it!…
-
Yesterday’s Dinner and Today
Yesterday we had a great dinner at Garibaldi in Purvis Street. Garibaldi was having a Summer Truffle Festival, and I took this opportunity to try the Angel Hair Pasta with Cheese Sauce and Shaved Black Truffle. Masindi was having Ravioli…
-
Ants in my eyes!
While on the bus i felt something tickling my eyelid. I ignored it and rub my eyes instead. Few seconds later i felt a stinging sensation inside my eyes, and i was sure it’s an insect bite. My tears run…
-
My 3cm-Tall Baby
First thing to say today is, Happy Birthday my dear brother Captain Fighter Pilot! Guess what his SMS said: “Kalau memang SBY-Mega rebuttan jadi RI1 dan partai sibuk koalisi, jangan pedulikan! Karena pada tanggal 21 Agustus 22 tahun yang lalu…
-
How Religion Was Taught to Me
(posted to Smandel 96 Mailing List) ngelantur dikit…. Gue rada sedih ngeliat gimana agama diajarkan di sekolah2 dan di rumah2 dengan sangat dogmatis, saklek, dan penuh dengan ancaman2.. terutama, sangat ditekankannya konsep ‘surga’ dan ‘neraka’ plus ‘dosa’ dan ‘pahala’ Gue…
