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weird country

Hey Y'all

Let me wrap up my experiences .... It's called Facing the Reality

1. Motorcycle drives me crazy. There is no rule at all. Just drive your car then let see what happened. Traffic jam all day long and everywhere you go.

2. The climate is so humid. Could you imagine many people (we called them exmud) wear a nice fuckin shirts pretending they live in the Manhattan?

3. More people speak English or in other words breaded english. Only few of them could speak english pretty good. The rest are sux. There is no wrong with speaking Indonesian.

4. People judge you by your appearance. As the result, people wear fake products.

5. Security concern. I need to prepare with the possibility of crime.  For example: No more smile on the street, do not ever leave your personal belongings such as cell phone, notebook for a few second or no more casual conversation with the person who sits next to you at the coffeehouse.

6. Family concern. You can run but you cannot hide. I have to respond to any invitation otherwise people will judge you as an ignorant person.  There is no time for yourself. Everyone has the right to get involve in your personal issues without any permission. 

7. TV shows have been influencing few people so badly.  Young people act like they live in the big city in the states.  Sex and The City is inspiring!! (quote from a friend).  It is so funny to watch this kind of people.

PS: Indonesian culture is unique.

steelers 08

So far the Steelers did a pretty good job ... it's a preseason yet Mike Tomlin, the hard-nose head coach, seems like put something on the table. He did an outstanding job by recruiting 2 LB out of the draft (Wooley and Timmons) and kept Coach Dick Lebeau on the sideline.

Big ben is expected to throw the football more than last season.  hopefully, he would regain his confident.

Anyway, it's gonna be the first season for the Steelers without Coach Cowher.  The Steelers are more unpredictable than they used to be.

work hard & play hard

Kerja keras dalam kamus umum Indonesia bermakna nangkring di kantor hingga larut malam.  Bisa ditafsirkan macam-macam; mulai dari kerja betulan hingga ke ngerokok betulan bareng sang bos.

Kalo sampeyan itu kuat nongkrong di kantor ditambah dengan sedikit kecap ngomong soal "kerjaan" maka sampeyan betul-betul pekerja keras.  Masih dengan kata lain, sampeyan itu "peduli banget" dengan kerjaan.

Sebaliknya kalo sampeyan kurang bisa berakting atau dengan kata lain tidak mau mengalahkan hak asasi pribadi (Nah ini musuh utama para bos) untuk mengerjakan urusan pribadi sampeyan.  Nah Mampuslah awak !!!

-donat-

PS: This story is truly base on my experience (working legally) in the US and Jakarta.

Breaded English

Ini adalah cuplikan adegan di sebuah perusahaan ternama di Jakarta. Nama dan tempat dirahasiakan.

Expat : Hey, would you like to have some coffee with me ?

Bos Indonesia : Oh Ok. Ayo kita minum bareng kopi bareng. Minum dimana ya ? di Starbuck atau Coffee Bean ya enaknya ?

Nah sekarang ada sebuah adegan lagi masih dengan aktor yg sama yaitu si Bos Indonesia dengan Serabi Jenggot.

Bos Indonesia : Dude, Bisa ngga kamu help saya ? Saya ada meeting and then after that saya minta kamu untuk write one paragraph about our perusahaan.  Because I am in a hurry. Ok thanks banget yaaa. I'll talk to you lateeerrr.

Serabi Jenggot : Siap Bos. Saya laksanakan.

-donat-

march madness

Here are my Final Four NCAA 2007 prediction:
Wisconsin (Midwest region), Pittsburgh (West region), Georgetown (East region) and Ohio State (South region). 

Cinderella teams: Southern Illinois, and Long Beach State.
Dangerous teams: UCLA, Florida, Duke and Kentucky.
Last year National Champion: Florida "Gators"

Frankly, It's tough to predict which teams would head to the final four in Atlanta.
As the matter of fact, I would rather to watch "small school" or college with limited hoops history winning the National championship.

-Serabi Jenggot-

PS: In football, "small school" like Boise State won the Bowl Game (it was the best game ever) and Florida defeated Ohio state in the Bowl National Championship game.

link and match

Dozen of NFL players and retiree including Drew Bress (the Saints), Brian Griese (the Bears) and Brian Westbrook (the Eagles) will participate to attend the NFL Business Management Program.
The courses would be held by Top Business Schools in the world such as Kellog School of Management (Northwestern University), Wharton School of Business (University of Pennsylvania), Stanford Graduate School of Business (Stanford U) and Harvard Business School (Harvard U). 
Basically the purpose of the program is to assist players in preparing their post-playing careers.

(Quoted from NFL.com) Drew Bress
"I see myself starting a business or multiple businesses when I'm done playing so this program will give me a foundation to build upon," he said. "It is great that the NFL puts together programs like this for its players."

some other thoughts.

Here are some of my additional recap pertaining the last NFL season.

Quarterback
1. Drew Bress had a great season. He led the the Saints to the Playoff.
2. Peyton Manning won the big game.  He's the future Hall of Famer.
3. Jay Cutler (Broncos) had a bright future; smart, great arm strengh & poise.
4. Phillip Rivers had a great confident as a starter QB.
5. Jason Campbell (Redskins) and Vince Young (Titans) are the great asset.
6. Jeff Garcia was the biggest threat for Donovan McNabb.
7. Rex Grossman (the Bears) definitely needs to work hard in the offseason otherwise he would be replaced as a starter.
8. Alex Smith (49ers) has been improved way better in his 2nd year career.

Running Back
1. Reggie Bush (the Saints) was the most impressing RB. He's the best rookie.
2. LaDainian Tomlinson (Chargers) stayed classy as the Chargers.
3. Willie Parker (Steelers) still the fastest RB in the NFL.
4. Joseph Addai & Domenic Rhodes (Colts) outplayed the Bears in the Superbowl.

Offense team
The Colts and the Saints both are the most offensive teams. Chad Johnson (Ocho Cinco) still one of the most entertaining wide receiver. 

Defense team
The Bears defensive team managed the team to the Superbowl.
Brian Urlacher along with his fellow defensive teammates played outstanding.
Champ Bailey (Broncos) & Rashean Mathis (Jaguars) both are the most impressing CB

Head Coach
Tony Dungy ..... Who else ??? He's the man !

PS: No more spits on the Steelers sideline.  Bill Cowher resigned as Head Coach following his 15 years carreer.

SB XLI

serabi jenggot reported that Peyton manning, Colts offensive linemen and Colts running game (Addai and Rhodes) outplayed the Bears defense. The Colts defense played physical, they stopped Da Bears running back duo (Jones and Benson) and forced multiple turnovers.

1. Brian Urlacher and his fellow defense team played pretty good. According to a good friend of mine, Cover Two Rules !!
2. Rex Grossman cannot do nothing .. Da Bears had to replace him for the next season. (fumbles and interceptions).
3. Tony Dungy and Lovie Smith are the first African-American Head Coach in the SB.
4. Adam Vinateri missed his field goal (36 yards) .... Yeah ... I'm good with that.
5. Finally, Peyton Manning get the Vince Lombardi Trophy. No question about it ... He deserved to be a world champion following his tremendous career in the NFL. 
6. Ron Rivera, da Bears Defensive Coordinator might be the Head Coach of Dallas Cowboys.
7. Mike Tomlin replaced Bill Cowher (15 season as The Steelers Head Coach).
8. Both Indianapolis Colts and Chicago Bears came from the midwest.
9. Arizona Cardinals turned into the Steelers west for the next season. 

3 - 4

college football :

1. it's all about history ... notre dame, USC, texas longhorns, michigan wolverines, THE U, etc

2. marching band

3. college bowl game week (another reason to enjoy the holiday season)

4. frat boys ===> party time

NFL :

1. steelers

2. best of the best

3. unpredictable ... no question about it

4. one game change everything .. 16 games in each year

5. superbowl ... the biggest show in the universe. PERIOD

buat pak lurah

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-kawan Suryo-

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