The Six Couples.

My latest blogpost was entitled "The Two Guys." And it has a considerable lot more readers. I guess people are just interested in love lives.

Today spent the whole day with the JW (Joan Willy) couple consecutively.

1.30 pm - 6.45 pm : With ce Joan. Eating, going to NAFA Grad Show, Chijmes, and TCC.
7.00 pm - 7.30 pm : On the bus to OHGS for singer practice.
7.30 pm - 10(?) pm : Practicing with ko Willy and the others, chit chat at Wendy's before heading home.

I have a lot of friends who are attached. But there are some who are just very interesting for me, and I like them a lot. As a couple. I guess I'll be talking about some of them. 


And I don't know much about what's going on inside their relationship. This is just an outsider's view, my opinion.


1. The Joan - Willy Power Couple.
They are just... powerful. They have this aura. Both of them are not your normal people you find everywhere. Ce Joan is a fearless woman who has principles and holds on to it. She's brave, beautiful, tidy, motherly, kind, trust worthy, and an amazing leader. Not someone you want to mess with. And so is Ko Willy. A guy with principles. Gak menye-menye. Both are gentle, but not soft. And both God loving. I can't imagine seeing Ce Joan with another guy, and vice versa. Like, perfect for each other. And they're getting married soon!!! :D


2. The Bern - Jenita Couple
These two are just adorable together. Both are the type of person who are very likable. They make people around them comfortable, individually and as a couple. I just love seeing how they interact with each other.. It's very cute! It's almost that I would blush seeing them together.

3. The Surabaya Leaders
These two who I would not mention are not officially a couple yet. They have their ups and downs, but really I think they suit each other. I can't imagine each of them being with somebody else. It's like they are meant to be! Really, if you see them together, you feel that way. The girl is small and cute and kind and adorable.. Everyone likes her! And she's very dear to my heart. And this man is very.. MANLY. Like, 10000000000% a man. He's not a boy, he's a MAN. Very simple, easy going, doesn't talk a lot, but then weirdly approachable, and you can see his kindness. Just cool. And again both God loving!!

4. The Deta - Marc Couple
They are my schoolmates. And I don't even think the guy knows me -.- But I like seing them together because.... They dress nicely. I know I know, what kind of reason is that?
But I do like seeing them. Pleasing to the eyes :)

5. The Mei Ying - Deny Couple
These two are my leaders at Surabaya as well. They are a married couple, yet they are still so sweet! When people say marriage is hell, these two definitely prove them WRONG. They treat each other as if they are still dating. They joke and play around, tease each other, and they are not shy to show their affection towards each other. In a cute way, not those inappropriate way ah! He would praise her in front of all of us, and she would do the same.. Just makes people want to meet their soulmates faster.
And they love Jesus, and they learn from each other, and support and build each other in Christ. Arrghh.. Perfect.

6. The Kim - Jeremy Couple
I wish.

And they're not all. And again, just my opinion. And all these couples have been going on for years (except Bern and Jen, they're quite recent. But still.. Almost 1 year.) They appreciate relationships, and don't take relationships lightly, and I like seeing that. Cos that's what I want in a relationship! I want to experience this "One Love till The End" that people are saying, so I don't waste my feelings around, and he'll be the only one privileged to have my heart. Cheesy, I know. Naive? No. That's what I want and I know nothing's impossible for Jesus, and He loves me! I believe He's prepared a man whose standards of relationship are up to mine, and don't find me creepy for my standards. And it's not impossible. I've seen it happen.

I know I have another relationship in the past, so "one love" might not technically work. But I want all this after I got to know Jesus, so there was a major change of mindset there. So as a new creation, the term still goes. :)

OK! That's my post for tonight. Have a good rest people!
Bye!

The Two Guys.

Tomorrow is the setup day for Gradshow, and Zee is helping me, since I won't be in Singapore yet. THANK YOU ZEE!!! Appreciate it a lot. Really.

So.. I'm doing online consultation with Bel, but I think she's busy. She hasn't replied my last email, and there's no more time so I'll just send the file for printing to Zee now.

And guess what. The internet connection decided to turn sour just at this moment. It took ages to open even Twitter. What's with that?? Oh speed up please..

*It suddenly sped up at this point. Whoa*

So now I'm uploading my files.

Yap.

I'll be back in Singapore an a few days. And I won't be meeting Ghon cos she'll be going back. For TWO months :( I really don't like the idea of being in Singapore without her.

But! My parents will be coming over soon after, so that will make up for that :)

So.. I toldja I'll be talking about 'change' right? Here are one of the many things that has changed here.

2 of my close male friends are having their own ladies!

I do think I can make friends with guys better then girls. It's less awkward talking to guys on a first meeting than with a girl. With exceptions towards the handsome ones (I'll avoid eye contact). Doesn't mean my guy friends are ugly, no no no. It just takes more time.

Of all the guy friends I have, some are very close to my heart, and I care of dearly. This 2 included. I'll keep the name a secret, will just call them Q and X.

Q has been a friend of mine for so long. What, 5 years? In those 5 years, he has had a few girlfriends. So I guess I am used to the idea of him having a lady. In fact, both of these exhibits had a few girlfriends throughout the whole course of our friendship.

When he told me about this girl, he was SUPER excited. Like, SUPER. He can explode at any minute there. She swept him off his feet. He told me she was funny, cute, unpredictable, and they had that chemistry :) And I do sincerely feel happy for him.

Do I feel like I'll lose him? Surprisingly no. For the both of them. Maybe because I stay in Singapore and we don't meet very often so it doesn't make much of a difference. Well, can't ask him for a ride now (teehee), now that they're official. CONGRATULATIONS! *blows trumpet*

I appreciate the fact that he introduced the both of us. He's proud of her so that's really good :)

Exhibit X has also been a friend of mine for 5 years. I pretty much know his love journey. Well, maybe not all in detail, but pretty much the big picture.

One thing about him. When you ask guys a "so how are you and her?" kind of question, they usually give you a very brief answer. Not him. He remembers things in detail, and he's smart. He has liked a few girls, and when he tells his story, it's always in a accurately detailed way. Days, dates, time, location.. Amazing.

He tought me things like maintaining eye contact. Not to shy away when making eye contact with a guy (which is something I really need to work on badly), and how guy thinks (some guys dates a few girls to find out which one suits him best, and then pursue her. Which some girls would find offensive. Including me, really, cos most of us females are such emotional beings, and that method of selecting can be hurtful when the girl actually falls for you. And yes, I have experienced it and it really hurts. But as his friend, I say you go boy!)

And then there's this young girl that passes his selection process, and now he's head over heels for her. Like, it's intense. I can see that he really cares for her, and I know he's a faithful guy. They're not official yet, but I hope the best for them! Haven't met the girl by the way.

To my friends who are in love. Enjoy the feeling buddies. And if I may, involve Jesus in your relationship. Both of you human beings are imperfect, therefore you need Someone perfect in there to hold you together! He loves both of you more then both of you love yourselves and each other. He knows you best, what you like and dislike, and He is personal as much as He is able to unite both of you. Tell Him what you want. Make Him the Middle Man in times you can't communicate with each other. Treat Him like He's alive, because He is and He loves to be involved in His children's love adventure :) It'll be fun! And He's almighty and He is able to make things work for your good and in your favor. Parents permission, financial problems, dating sites, even parking spots! He cares :)

So there you go. See you!

Surabaya Part 3

So.

The immigration hasn't issued my Exit Permit yet. So I can't leave the country. They require a letter from NAFA stating that I'm still a student. They are afraid that I'm actually working in Singapore, and would just make use of my Indonesia PR to my advantage. I choose to think positive and believe that you are actually concerned that I might be a disadvantage to this land, and not the other possibility that you are just making trouble asking for money.

I love Indonesia! Though it's true, a lot of stuff can really be improved. Esp the corruption. What would Ir. Soeharto say when he sees this hard earned freedom for this country was used like this? Even a Singaporean *me* cares.

Being around my church friends here is very refreshing. No drama. It's just like detox. Feelings that I've forgotten came back. This is "family!" You really can feel it. It's not just a concept, they really pull it off. A lot of things has changed, but a few things stay the same. Like me and Sally.

We went our separate ways when I left for Singapore. But when I come back here, it was like the years were never gone. The circumstances do change, but I feel our relationship doesn't. Seeing her is like coming home. The feeling is very comfortable and normal. Just happy ^^

A closing verse from me:

"Surely this is our God; we trusted in him, and he saved us."

Isaiah 25:9

Trust in Him! He doesn't fail you :)

Bye!!

Surabaya part 2

Heylo.

My original 3 weeks break plan was stretched to over a month due to immigration stuff. 

I am a singaporean, with a red passport with a pink IC, but I grow up in Indonesia. You can say I'm somekind of an Indonesia PR. People in Singapore just mistook me for an Indonesian. Sometimes I'm just lazy to correct them so I just let it be. But here's the whole truth so don't get confused.

It has almost been an annual thing now, this immigration stuff. I needed to renew my 'Exit Permit' each year around this time of the year. If it's overdue, I won't be allowed to enter Indonesia. 

Growing up here, my dad has always taken care of this renewal thing, and it never mattered how long it took cos I'm staying here anyway. Now that I'm only back for a short period of time once every few months, it's starting to disturb. Two years ago, I needed to skip 2 first weeks of year two due to this matter. And now, I needed to skip all meetings with Phunk and the Gradshow briefing. I even needed to skip Bible Camp. Hhhh...

Anyway.

I intend to take a break from anything design this holiday. The first half of this year has been design-hectic. It's all design design design and I was so tired of it. So I took a break. And I enjoyed that break. And I guess I still want that break. Cos the idea of coming back to Singapore and having the gradshow.. Is not appealing AT ALL. The committee has worked hard, I basically only need to design a namecard and print an A0 board. But even that, I don't feel like doing.

This break I want as little as possible to do with anything Singapore. No offense to anyone. I just needed a break. So, I don't check my email often, since I wasn't expecting a lot of emails. So, when earlier this morning I got the news of all this gradshow thing, my mood went sour and I guess my brain just shut down. I didn't feel like doing anything, I didn't want to do anything. I don't know. Why am I so tired of design? I hope I recover soon.

By the way, my mom is currently in the process of releasing an album. It's a religious album. She creates all the songs in it with my uncle. It will be on the shelves of DiscTarra. So, you can check it out!

Aiko has also taken part in this children karaoke album with a bunch of other kids. I don't know when it's out, but we just did the shooting in Batu a few days back. I tagged along, and as a result kena masuk angin, and threw up all the way back from Batu to Surabaya. Imagine the torture of how uncomfortable it was, being nauseous for that long. But it was a fun trip :)

So. Talk to you soon! I hope to post more once I'm back in Singapore. The internet connection here makes me lazy to go online. Seeyou!