Sunday, May 26, 2013
Sparks
It all started with me wanting to travel by myself.
I did that. The first time in 2012. It felt good I tell ya. Scary, nervous but sure. I love every minute of my trip to Singapore then. Went to Universal Studio on my own, went on each rides more than once, stayed in a wonderful hostel where the bed was comfy and safe.
I love being safe.
Anyway. It all started from there. I become addicted to solo traveling. And so I did it again- another trip to Singapore- in 2013 where things were a bit more in a rush, only because I didn't quite made up my mind yet to go or not, and so I bought the ticket a week before the holiday. Madness. Then I booked my hostels and it was done. I was ready again to leave on my own.
My excuse this time was because I wanted to show my students animals from the Singapore Zoo and the sea creatures from Marine Life Park. Yes, we were learning about animals then and that excuse felt so real that I almost did go to the zoo, which I never did. I did go to Marine Life Park though. It was huge and the varieties of creatures you can see are plenty. I enjoyed spending time looking at the huge aquarium and stayed there for a full hour just see all those fishes swim around.
Singapore feels like home to me. I have been there too many times, I have the feeling that everywhere I stay -cheap or not- I would still thoroughly enjoy Singapore. The next day, I used my voucher to go to Universal Studio -which I got when I bought tickets to Marine Life, not bad, 5 dollars off from the original price- and waited for too damn long in the hot sun. It was worth it since I stayed there for almost 6 hours. On my oowwnn!! I had a blast going to each rides multiple times again and weird that I never get bored of it. Weird that each ride feels like the first time. Weird that I'm in my 30s and I love amusement park like this. Just weird.
That day was my last day in Singapore. I cherished my stay that Tuesday very much. Not only because I got to go back to USS again, but I got to meet my old time friend who lives in Hong Kong. So I met with my gay friend that night after I changed and went to Maxwell food court. It was my first time looking at varieties of dishes being sold there. It was wonderful. There were chicken Hainan stalls and lots of other yummy eateries that made me salivate. I chose to meet my friend and eat in front of the famous chicken Hainan stall that was pretty quite that night. Good times spent with an old friend.
We didn't stay long as we wanted to just walk around and eventually I dropped him off to his hotel, which is about 300 meters away from my hostel. Oh well. When is this experience ever happening again?
I was kind of tired that night. I was ready to leave the hotel and pack for my things. The next morning I was supposed to wake up at 4am. Yes, Singapore time. That sucked. I came back ready to call my mom. She wants me to call her everyday just making sure I'm alright. Only that night a funny thing happened. When mom answered the phone she was on the phone with someone else and surprisingly wanted me to call back in 10minutes. What?? But I'm calling from Singapore! Don't you want to talk to me first, mom? Apparently not. So I hung up the phone and waited until she's done gossiping with her friend *rolling eyes insert here*.
I was waiting at the reception in the hostel when the receptionist and a white guy came in from outside. They were discussing about transportation and I overheard that the white guy was planning to leave early morning the next day. Just like me. Hmmm... Ok, so I listened some more and then... Something came over me. I thought to myself, "When else do I get to talk to a guy on my own without having to feel like anyone knows me?" so I joined in the conversation saying that there were other choices to choose from like going by MRT to go straight to the airport, like I was planning to do. He said he was leaving earlier so he had to go by taxi. Then they were arguing about the price because going by taxi before 6 am is still considered midnight and so the price is still doubled from the normal fee. Then I said he can use the Bee Bus that goes around every 2 hours, but since reservation needs to be done 2 hours before the pick up, he didn't want to do that coz then it would mean he has to call them at 3am. Ok, long story short, he decided to take a chance and get a taxi on the street. Done.
I sat down waiting until he's done with the conversation with the receptionist. Then he turned around and started to chat with me. I was tired so I was sort of in linger, talking really casually because hey, I'm tired. I bet he was tired too and should get ready to go to bed coz he was going to leave earlier than I was. But no, he kept making a conversation with me. I asked if he was a teacher, and he said he's a GM in Phuket. Wow, Phuket! That's near. Then he showed me his hostel's website and we talked about how people commented positive things since he became GM. A bit of a show off,but in a funny way. I was enjoying this conversation but I didn't feel a thing then. Basically, we chatted about his hostel, Singapore and places I should've gone while there. He had this funny look on his face when he mentioned all 3 places like Gardens by the bay, Henderson Waves, and Botanical Garden and none of those places I've never been. He then teased me if I only go to Singapore to shop and I said no, I don't like shopping in Singapore because it's expensive. We were talking for about an hour until we did finally ended the conversation. We kissed on both cheeks and he said that's how the French say goodbye. Then I said we also do the same because we are influenced by the Dutch, then he said the Dutch stole that greeting from the French. Hahaha.. He's funny!
Ok. That night I was feeling somewhat overloaded with mixed feelings. Went to USS, saw my gay friend then met a funny French guy to end the day. I thank God immediately for making my days in Singapore so sweet and memorable!! Thank you God! I really do.
I know.. I know... It's just one night and we'll never see each other again, right? We did exchanged email address and basically I did emailed him straight away though it took him 2 weeks to reply.
Long story short, I have booked a flight to Phuket and will be staying in his hostel. I know, madness. I am sure whatever will happen later it will be definitely platonic. I do know he's not attracted nor interested in getting to know me. We have emailed each other just for the sake of having to stay in his hostel so his replies are basically based on being a good General Manager to his guests. I was kind of hurt when his last email was really short and only said 'In a rush now, bye'. But then again, I'm a girl and I take everything at heart.
I will be having a good time in Phuket with my good friend Angie. I don't care if he doesn't care as long as I know what I want and enjoy my trip with my bestie. I can't wait to go in 2 months time. Yes, a part of me wants to see him again but another logic part of me knows I need to get myself together and move with life. He's not that into me. Period.
This is a hell of a story. I want sparks to happen to me like in movies but one can only wish too much. One thing at a time.
Sincerely,
Bexie
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Synopsis 2
Rosie is a girl. Tony is a guy. Together they make a perfect couple. But they are not together. In fact, they have not met with each other.
Rosie is an American girl with dreams of traveling around the world to meet new people and new places.
Tony is an Italian boy who wants to open his own pizzeria, after his dad left his mom. He just wants to be the man who gets to pay the bills and make his mom proud.
Rosie is an American girl with dreams of traveling around the world to meet new people and new places.
Tony is an Italian boy who wants to open his own pizzeria, after his dad left his mom. He just wants to be the man who gets to pay the bills and make his mom proud.
Synopsis 1
2 Best Friends who have always confide in each other since they were little. One becomes a popular boy in school, the other an unpopular girl who wishes to remain that way as long as possible.
He tries to give her support until she finally gets her motivation running and they parted ways until they accidentally meet up 12 years later. Him, without a job and giving up on what he believes in, her, a successful career woman who isn't afraid of giving up.
Later, she will be the one helping him through and gets him back on track. He does his best and manages to step up and then falls in love with his best friend of 24 years.
Realizing that their friendship has always been based on trust, support and understanding. Love is not an option in their case.
He tries to give her support until she finally gets her motivation running and they parted ways until they accidentally meet up 12 years later. Him, without a job and giving up on what he believes in, her, a successful career woman who isn't afraid of giving up.
Later, she will be the one helping him through and gets him back on track. He does his best and manages to step up and then falls in love with his best friend of 24 years.
Realizing that their friendship has always been based on trust, support and understanding. Love is not an option in their case.
Friday, September 2, 2011
About to get lazyyyyy
I have not been myself lately..
Well, not that I know how my real self is like.
Would love to know if things are different.
I want to know if my life is better when I'm motivated and more inspired.
Damn.... I don't know if I could call that 'lazy'.
That is such a cruel and yet deep word, describing how I am right now. Really.
If I'm not 'lazy'... I could do soo much for everyone at work and at home.
I should start thinking straight.. ANd not dream too much.
Yes, I like to fantasize a lot and yes I sometimes don't make sense to logical people, but this is who I am. But should I even be proud thinking this way? I fear not.
So yes.. I might do some ground breaking action in my life.. And yes, I might jumped outside the box. And I might fall and break here and there.. But isn't that life? Isn't life supposed to hurt?
Anyway... I am trying to do something 'ground breaking'. Let's not call me 'lazy' anymore. Not that anyone has ever call me that, but I know some might think about it.
Dare to tell me and I'll die in shame. But most likely I'll hit you in the face.
Just kid.
Well... God. Let's hope my 30 year old -soon to be 31- brain can still work. All hail Bexie Kanpu, the laziest kick ass b*tch in town!
Kanpu the Bex.
Well, not that I know how my real self is like.
Would love to know if things are different.
I want to know if my life is better when I'm motivated and more inspired.
Damn.... I don't know if I could call that 'lazy'.
That is such a cruel and yet deep word, describing how I am right now. Really.
If I'm not 'lazy'... I could do soo much for everyone at work and at home.
I should start thinking straight.. ANd not dream too much.
Yes, I like to fantasize a lot and yes I sometimes don't make sense to logical people, but this is who I am. But should I even be proud thinking this way? I fear not.
So yes.. I might do some ground breaking action in my life.. And yes, I might jumped outside the box. And I might fall and break here and there.. But isn't that life? Isn't life supposed to hurt?
Anyway... I am trying to do something 'ground breaking'. Let's not call me 'lazy' anymore. Not that anyone has ever call me that, but I know some might think about it.
Dare to tell me and I'll die in shame. But most likely I'll hit you in the face.
Just kid.
Well... God. Let's hope my 30 year old -soon to be 31- brain can still work. All hail Bexie Kanpu, the laziest kick ass b*tch in town!
Kanpu the Bex.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
An unforgettable week with Justin Bieber and Maroon 5
It has been almost a month since Justin Bieber and Maroon 5 performed in Indonesia. The two most unforgettable, most energetic concerts ever seen so far. Both performances were sold out and both vocals were amazing. I loved the charisma both singers brought as well. They charmed the ladies like they were the only thing that mattered in the room.
I suppose I could begin the story from the time I found out they were coming to Indonesia, no? Ok, so here it goes...
Twitter
I went on Twitter one day in late November and I came across to a tweet from Adrie Subono -the music promoter- who said that Maroon 5 will be coming to Indonesia. I was ecstatic and my friend Dini -who also follows him on Twitter- would really want to see them too. We decided to buy the early bird tickets at Adrie Subono's residence (which, you may already found out the whole story of how I got the tickets from this blog). This happened in December and the concert was going to be for April.. Haha..!! We waited patiently for 4 and 1/2 months till the day of the concert arrived. Aside from Maroon 5, I also did manage to buy Stone Temple Pilots ticket sometimes after that in January but I couldn't remember whether I bought it earlier than JB's ticket. ANyhu...
From Twitter, again I read that Justin Bieber might be coming to Jakarta. Well, I did hear the rumors about his coming sometimes in October of last year. I was confident when I told one school parent and her daughter that he was really coming but needed to find more information of when exactly he was going to come. Twitter told me to follow @marygopsstudios and so I did. Then @marygopsstudios announced that we could buy JB's early bird tickets early January. Wow! They also put out the price and it was not bad at all, and so I thought, "Hell yeah! Why not? Let's see this kid that everyone talks about". Around the same time, Dini and I were very keen to watch Duncan Sheik as well, and luckily both ticket sales were happening in the same place, which was at Plaza EX. Justin Bieber was going to perform in April and Duncan Sheik in February.
Plaza EX
The day was sometimes on a Saturday in mid January. I have just came back from a long break from school when I announced this Justin Bieber concert to some people who might have interest in watching him live. Some were very excited and some just laughed and said "You're not going to see him, right? C'mon, for real?". Whatevs.. I didn't reply. Well, long story short, one person from work was interested to purchase the ticket but only bought it for her daughter because she loves him so much. I said I'd take care of her since I'd be watching him on my own too. So the deal was made and my friend offered her help by asking her driver to Q in EX for the tickets. I agreed, and told her that I'd be there too with Dini since we planned to buy Duncan Sheik's tickets together on the same day. I guess I just realized that we were kind of addicted to concerts for that period of time.. Thinking it made me smile :) ... We ended up watching Duncan Sheik, Janet Jackson and Maroon 5 together.. Madness!
When I arrived in EX at 10am, I didn't think the Q was long because not a lot of people knew since not everybody is on Twitter. Wrong. Big Time. Came down from the escalator and knew it was going to be a long day -poor driver who had to wait since 7am!-, luckily I met him and gave him the money right about 15 minutes before he approached the ticket desk. I am saved! Not long after that Dini came and we bought Duncan's tickets at Hard Rock Cafe and we went out to see the rest of the Q for JB's tickets. OWWWWWW.... It wasn't a pretty sight! I found out that the line was pretty much screwed since the promoters -newcomers who refused to learn from the guru, Adrie Subono- didn't expect that much crowd for the early birds.. HELLO?!?!?! It's Justin Bieber, ok?? Like, his biggest fans in Asia are based in Indonesia?? It's preposterous if they don't know that ABGs find out things faster than Google. Anyway, people did get their tickets. About 1500 tickets were sold out in 5 hours and that was the end of the EX story. Wait until I tell you about the day of the concert...
Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber live in Sentul,Saturday, April 23, 2011. This was marked as Justin Bieber Day.. Actually, more like, Justin Bieber Weekend, since he came a day before that, exactly on Easter Friday. He didn't come by himself, he brought his mom, his possies and... Selena Gomez. OMG. Hilarious, but sweet. Fans were standing by at the Airport on Friday and around 3.30pm he came out from the airport with Selena -unnoticed by fans- and left in a rush. Beliebers cried and cried for they have been waiting since morning. Some from dawn as well! Poor kids.. They were mostly the ones who were not able to see the concert. At least they got the Biebs vibe that weekend.
That whole weekend I was on Twitter 24/7 just wanting to know where he was staying and what was he was doing. Nothing. Hotel was top secret -but doh! Everybody knows Ritz Carlton Kuningan is the best hideout hotel for artists- and Justin didn't tweet about his coming to Jakarta just yet. He did mention he was staying in a hotel with one floor reserved for him and crew and it had to be done that way for his own good. The next morning he tweeted about eating breakfast food all day and then... Show time!
Going to Sentul was really a pain in the arse! The traffic was fine until we reached the exit toll way. We patiently waited for about an hour to get near the venue. My friend brought the whole family to accompany her daughter and I. Husband was very understanding though I know he had to be around the venue for hours while waiting till his daughter and I are finished with the concert. Anyway, it felt like a field trip to me.
Justin didn't come out right away. The first opening act was Gruvi, this really unknown band -to me particularly- that sang 3 songs but surprisingly was sung along by the 10,000 Beliebers that were there that night. Then a DJ came out, don't remember his name but he played several club songs that again, surprisingly were sung really well by those kids. Amazing! Kids nowadays are really trained to get ready to party at clubs when they grow up. Not a good sign.
The countdown began ... And Justin came out!! Aaaaaahhhhh.... The screams were really getting on my nerves and ears. I thought to myself, "Oh God, what did I get into?" but I think my ears went numb as I heard fine for the next 90minutes.
Justin's first song was 'Love Me' and everyone were singing along. He wore this silvery jacket with glasses and cap, singing energetically to the crowd. Wow! I kinda felt the chills for a moment there.
When Justin did a couple of song acoustically, I was really impressed. He sang with his profound feelings and his voice was strong and clear. One moment he finished a song,the camera went up close, he looked straight to the camera and gave his funny smile and everyone went hay wired!! I started to really like that kid.
I felt the concert went for a long time because I did enjoy the night. Justin sang about 16 songs plus a drum solo and a slide show of his childhood which was totally adorable. This kid is a prodigious child. No doubt about that, and I think his mother knows that too. Doh! He interacted well with his fans and he was also a good entertainer. Joked here and there and everywhere.. Haha. My favorite songs of the night were "I'll be" -a song that he used to sing back in Stratford, Canada- and "Pray" -which he sang with full emotion-. I will never forget this moment. Justin Bieber is really a good performer. I don't care what people think, but I do know that he's for real, he could go really far if he keeps his circle healthy and positive. Thanks for coming to Jakarta, Sentul and Bali, Biebs! You were awesome :)
Maroon 5
Justin Bieber left for Australia from Bali on Monday and the next day Maroon 5 came. Like Justin, the band were welcomed by several fans that were waiting for them at the Airport. Adam Levine is not shy about tweeting his thoughts, so right after he left the airport, he tweeted "I think the fans mistook us for Justin Bieber!" .. Hahaha!! He so funny. Me so rolling my eyes.
The night of the press conference, Adam Levine was not feeling well. I could tell by the way he looked from pictures that were taken and he wasn't speaking much. Uh-oh. I thought he was going to sing awful on Wednesday! Took us 4 months of waiting for nothing?? Hell,no! He should be well by d-day. Later that night, Adam tweeted from his bedroom, "Jakarta mosquitoes are assh*les!" ... And boy, what reaction he got from Twitter! Some Indonesians are just so short minded or ignorant that they decided to fire back at him because they felt insulted. Since when do we love our mosquitoes anyway? If I could talk to the mosquitoes I would say "Go to hell!!!". Well, thankfully, I didn't think Adam noticed the reaction much because on the next day, he looked much better.
I left school with Dini with the school bus heading toward Senayan. We went to Istora by walking and when we reached the entrance to the parking area, we saw an Alphard car passing by with some guards trying to get other cars to move away. When I looked who was inside the car... I saw Adam Levine and his long haired guitarist friend !!! Ahhhh!!! I screamed, "Adaaammmm!! Adaaaammm!!".. I knew he could see us, or hear us, but he might think I was screaming "Mosquito hater!!!" and so maybe he was afraid of me. Oh well. I'd see you later, Adam.
Two hours later, Maroon 5 came out with a blast. The place was fully packed, you could see people's heads looking like ants in the Festival area.
They sang 'Misery' as their opening, and this time, we got to sit right in front of the stage so every single thing, from the stage, the sounds, the band .. Everything.. .Was seen in full frontal. Hell yeah!! We had such a great time. Maroon 5 too sang about 16 songs and Adam was loving our crowd so much, he said, "You are by far, the most amazing fans that we ever had!!" or something like that. Adam even tried to speak in Bahasa like, " Saya cinta kamu" or "Apa kabar?". Maroon 5 performed at their best and Adam's voice was so crisp and clear, it sounded like I was listening to the CD with huge stereo sound speakers. Excellent lighting and sound too. Thanks to Javamusikindo and Adrie Subono, every single concert they make are always almost perfect and very professional. Kudos!
When I came home that night and laid on my bed I thought to myself, "I have just witnessed the best performances ever in one week" and closed my eyes, smiling. Thank you God for letting me born to this world loving music. Thank you to my parents for being understanding of my passion -rolling eyes moment-, I don't know if there will ever be a moment like this so let me cherish it by saying, "Never say Never."
Peace out,
K.P. Bex
21 May 2011
I suppose I could begin the story from the time I found out they were coming to Indonesia, no? Ok, so here it goes...
I went on Twitter one day in late November and I came across to a tweet from Adrie Subono -the music promoter- who said that Maroon 5 will be coming to Indonesia. I was ecstatic and my friend Dini -who also follows him on Twitter- would really want to see them too. We decided to buy the early bird tickets at Adrie Subono's residence (which, you may already found out the whole story of how I got the tickets from this blog). This happened in December and the concert was going to be for April.. Haha..!! We waited patiently for 4 and 1/2 months till the day of the concert arrived. Aside from Maroon 5, I also did manage to buy Stone Temple Pilots ticket sometimes after that in January but I couldn't remember whether I bought it earlier than JB's ticket. ANyhu...
From Twitter, again I read that Justin Bieber might be coming to Jakarta. Well, I did hear the rumors about his coming sometimes in October of last year. I was confident when I told one school parent and her daughter that he was really coming but needed to find more information of when exactly he was going to come. Twitter told me to follow @marygopsstudios and so I did. Then @marygopsstudios announced that we could buy JB's early bird tickets early January. Wow! They also put out the price and it was not bad at all, and so I thought, "Hell yeah! Why not? Let's see this kid that everyone talks about". Around the same time, Dini and I were very keen to watch Duncan Sheik as well, and luckily both ticket sales were happening in the same place, which was at Plaza EX. Justin Bieber was going to perform in April and Duncan Sheik in February.
Plaza EX
The day was sometimes on a Saturday in mid January. I have just came back from a long break from school when I announced this Justin Bieber concert to some people who might have interest in watching him live. Some were very excited and some just laughed and said "You're not going to see him, right? C'mon, for real?". Whatevs.. I didn't reply. Well, long story short, one person from work was interested to purchase the ticket but only bought it for her daughter because she loves him so much. I said I'd take care of her since I'd be watching him on my own too. So the deal was made and my friend offered her help by asking her driver to Q in EX for the tickets. I agreed, and told her that I'd be there too with Dini since we planned to buy Duncan Sheik's tickets together on the same day. I guess I just realized that we were kind of addicted to concerts for that period of time.. Thinking it made me smile :) ... We ended up watching Duncan Sheik, Janet Jackson and Maroon 5 together.. Madness!
When I arrived in EX at 10am, I didn't think the Q was long because not a lot of people knew since not everybody is on Twitter. Wrong. Big Time. Came down from the escalator and knew it was going to be a long day -poor driver who had to wait since 7am!-, luckily I met him and gave him the money right about 15 minutes before he approached the ticket desk. I am saved! Not long after that Dini came and we bought Duncan's tickets at Hard Rock Cafe and we went out to see the rest of the Q for JB's tickets. OWWWWWW.... It wasn't a pretty sight! I found out that the line was pretty much screwed since the promoters -newcomers who refused to learn from the guru, Adrie Subono- didn't expect that much crowd for the early birds.. HELLO?!?!?! It's Justin Bieber, ok?? Like, his biggest fans in Asia are based in Indonesia?? It's preposterous if they don't know that ABGs find out things faster than Google. Anyway, people did get their tickets. About 1500 tickets were sold out in 5 hours and that was the end of the EX story. Wait until I tell you about the day of the concert...
Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber live in Sentul,Saturday, April 23, 2011. This was marked as Justin Bieber Day.. Actually, more like, Justin Bieber Weekend, since he came a day before that, exactly on Easter Friday. He didn't come by himself, he brought his mom, his possies and... Selena Gomez. OMG. Hilarious, but sweet. Fans were standing by at the Airport on Friday and around 3.30pm he came out from the airport with Selena -unnoticed by fans- and left in a rush. Beliebers cried and cried for they have been waiting since morning. Some from dawn as well! Poor kids.. They were mostly the ones who were not able to see the concert. At least they got the Biebs vibe that weekend.
That whole weekend I was on Twitter 24/7 just wanting to know where he was staying and what was he was doing. Nothing. Hotel was top secret -but doh! Everybody knows Ritz Carlton Kuningan is the best hideout hotel for artists- and Justin didn't tweet about his coming to Jakarta just yet. He did mention he was staying in a hotel with one floor reserved for him and crew and it had to be done that way for his own good. The next morning he tweeted about eating breakfast food all day and then... Show time!
Going to Sentul was really a pain in the arse! The traffic was fine until we reached the exit toll way. We patiently waited for about an hour to get near the venue. My friend brought the whole family to accompany her daughter and I. Husband was very understanding though I know he had to be around the venue for hours while waiting till his daughter and I are finished with the concert. Anyway, it felt like a field trip to me.
Justin didn't come out right away. The first opening act was Gruvi, this really unknown band -to me particularly- that sang 3 songs but surprisingly was sung along by the 10,000 Beliebers that were there that night. Then a DJ came out, don't remember his name but he played several club songs that again, surprisingly were sung really well by those kids. Amazing! Kids nowadays are really trained to get ready to party at clubs when they grow up. Not a good sign.
The countdown began ... And Justin came out!! Aaaaaahhhhh.... The screams were really getting on my nerves and ears. I thought to myself, "Oh God, what did I get into?" but I think my ears went numb as I heard fine for the next 90minutes.
Justin's first song was 'Love Me' and everyone were singing along. He wore this silvery jacket with glasses and cap, singing energetically to the crowd. Wow! I kinda felt the chills for a moment there.
When Justin did a couple of song acoustically, I was really impressed. He sang with his profound feelings and his voice was strong and clear. One moment he finished a song,the camera went up close, he looked straight to the camera and gave his funny smile and everyone went hay wired!! I started to really like that kid.
I felt the concert went for a long time because I did enjoy the night. Justin sang about 16 songs plus a drum solo and a slide show of his childhood which was totally adorable. This kid is a prodigious child. No doubt about that, and I think his mother knows that too. Doh! He interacted well with his fans and he was also a good entertainer. Joked here and there and everywhere.. Haha. My favorite songs of the night were "I'll be" -a song that he used to sing back in Stratford, Canada- and "Pray" -which he sang with full emotion-. I will never forget this moment. Justin Bieber is really a good performer. I don't care what people think, but I do know that he's for real, he could go really far if he keeps his circle healthy and positive. Thanks for coming to Jakarta, Sentul and Bali, Biebs! You were awesome :)
Maroon 5
Justin Bieber left for Australia from Bali on Monday and the next day Maroon 5 came. Like Justin, the band were welcomed by several fans that were waiting for them at the Airport. Adam Levine is not shy about tweeting his thoughts, so right after he left the airport, he tweeted "I think the fans mistook us for Justin Bieber!" .. Hahaha!! He so funny. Me so rolling my eyes.
The night of the press conference, Adam Levine was not feeling well. I could tell by the way he looked from pictures that were taken and he wasn't speaking much. Uh-oh. I thought he was going to sing awful on Wednesday! Took us 4 months of waiting for nothing?? Hell,no! He should be well by d-day. Later that night, Adam tweeted from his bedroom, "Jakarta mosquitoes are assh*les!" ... And boy, what reaction he got from Twitter! Some Indonesians are just so short minded or ignorant that they decided to fire back at him because they felt insulted. Since when do we love our mosquitoes anyway? If I could talk to the mosquitoes I would say "Go to hell!!!". Well, thankfully, I didn't think Adam noticed the reaction much because on the next day, he looked much better.
I left school with Dini with the school bus heading toward Senayan. We went to Istora by walking and when we reached the entrance to the parking area, we saw an Alphard car passing by with some guards trying to get other cars to move away. When I looked who was inside the car... I saw Adam Levine and his long haired guitarist friend !!! Ahhhh!!! I screamed, "Adaaammmm!! Adaaaammm!!".. I knew he could see us, or hear us, but he might think I was screaming "Mosquito hater!!!" and so maybe he was afraid of me. Oh well. I'd see you later, Adam.
Two hours later, Maroon 5 came out with a blast. The place was fully packed, you could see people's heads looking like ants in the Festival area.
They sang 'Misery' as their opening, and this time, we got to sit right in front of the stage so every single thing, from the stage, the sounds, the band .. Everything.. .Was seen in full frontal. Hell yeah!! We had such a great time. Maroon 5 too sang about 16 songs and Adam was loving our crowd so much, he said, "You are by far, the most amazing fans that we ever had!!" or something like that. Adam even tried to speak in Bahasa like, " Saya cinta kamu" or "Apa kabar?". Maroon 5 performed at their best and Adam's voice was so crisp and clear, it sounded like I was listening to the CD with huge stereo sound speakers. Excellent lighting and sound too. Thanks to Javamusikindo and Adrie Subono, every single concert they make are always almost perfect and very professional. Kudos!
When I came home that night and laid on my bed I thought to myself, "I have just witnessed the best performances ever in one week" and closed my eyes, smiling. Thank you God for letting me born to this world loving music. Thank you to my parents for being understanding of my passion -rolling eyes moment-, I don't know if there will ever be a moment like this so let me cherish it by saying, "Never say Never."
Peace out,
K.P. Bex
21 May 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Remembering the 90s' Rock Music
I remember when I grew up watching MTV, Grammy Awards, and the American Music Award.
That moment of the early 90's really meant a lot to me, especially having to find out so many kinds of music from pop, rock to hip hop/rap.
Why in the world I'm suddenly thinking about it? Well, Stone Temple Pilots kinda brought me back to memory lane. They came and sang all my favorite songs, except for Big Bang Baby, and I just completely become a little girl again. The time I heard 'Plush' from them I completely fell in love with they call it at the time.. Alternative Rock.
And so this blog will prove how a die hard fan I am of Alternative Rock and Hard Rock of the 90's. Here are my most memorable songs that I feel kinda stuck with me and sorta become a part of my (soundtrack) life:
Stone Temple Pilots
Plush- The first time I heard the vocals I was like 'Man, that some strong shit vocals!'. Although they were new and people criticized Scott Weiland for imitating Eddie Vedder's vocals from Pearl Jam, I didn't care. He had his charisma and he brought it again in Jakarta last Sunday. Wow! After almost 20 years he still sounds the same.
Next favorite songs from STP: Interstate Love Song, Vasoline, and Big Bang Baby. Sweet!
Radiohead
This British band opened my ears and eyes when 'Creep' kept playing on MTV over and over again. Dad and I used to argue about what the chorus meant. I always thought it says "I don't belong him..." -as if the vocalist was gay (which, of course, he isn't). Then years later, I realized Thom meant "I don't belong here.." Hehehe... I wanted to hear a controversial single :P
Next favorite song from Radiohead: Just, Paranoid Android and Talk Show Host.
Pearl Jam
Jeremy-An epic song and deeply scary yet addictive! Simply a stupendous and epic single that is forever in my head. Talks about a boy who has problems and the demons inside him just made him give up the world as he killed himself in front of his classmates. Goosebumps. Love it.
Next favorite song from Pearl Jam: Alive and Last Kiss
Oasis and Blur
I'm putting them both in the same title as their rivalry in the 90's was such a headliner.
Oasis classics that I liked: Wonderwall, Some Might Say, Morning Glory, Champagne Supernova,Don't look back in anger, Stand By Me, and Whatever.
*Blimey!! I like Oasis songs better than the rest of the other bands?!?!! Whoa, just realized that.
Blur songs I enjoyed listening to: Song 2 (anthem), coffee and tv (classic), Beetlebum (High School memory), Girls and Boys (pop-ish), Music is my Radar, To the End and Charmless Man.
*Man, I really wish Blur does a tour soon to Asia!!*
Soundgarden
I have liked only one song from them but I feel it does affect me in my life a lot since it always pops up in my head and always singing the chorus:"Black hole Sun.. Won't u come... Wash away the rainn... Black Hole Sun.. Won't u come... Won't u come..." -Black Hole Sun.
Aerosmith
Now this band is my favorite band of all time. I used to have,like, 3 cassette tapes from them. I enjoyed lots of their songs, therefore, Steven Tyler is the sexiest Rocker in the world! (until Idol happened).
My favorite playlist when I just turned 10-Janie's gotta gun and Love in the Elevator ( I know, right?)
My next favorite songs from Aerosmith- Alive, Crazy, Jaded, Hole in my Soul and Pink.
Jon Bon Jovi
Who doesn't like Bon Jovi and the gang? My most memorable one from them is "Always". It was painful to remember but it did touched me deeply.
Before that it was Keep the Faith, Livin on a prayer and You give love a Bad Name.
Queensryche
I think 'Silent Lucidity' is the sweetest lullaby ever. I loved them with their only single.
Black Crows
The vocalist -as usual- is hot. That's why they took my attention. 'Hard to Handle' was my favorite song.
Extreme
Ok, if you never knew this song that means you're not human and you don't deserve to live on Earth. The song is 'More than Words'... *Silent Moment*.
Saigon Kick
Another sweet sweet song called "I love you". Lots of rock bands at these times were competing on who made the nicest ballads. Sooo corny yet.. it Worked!
Firehouse
Hello?? 'Love of a Lifetime' ??!? Easy Rock Listening, where I used to hear it almost everyday on the way to school early in the morning, inside the school bus. Driver must have been a fan. *doh*
Def Leppard
Let's get Rock!- This song was in my head coz the video clip is kinda fun to watch. I think it was one of the first animated videos shown on tv screens.
Nine Inch Nails
Closer- Wow! I like the disturbing video and the vocalist. Trent is a hottie!
Perfect Drug- Yah.. Pretty much says it all.. Perfect!
Guns N Roses
November Rain- A long, meaningful song and such a tragic video clip. Well, who didn't like GNR at the time? You would've also been from a different planet.
Ok.. I will continue my list in the near future. For now, think about the 90's like it is thinking about you. It may be gone but stays forever in our hearts and soul.
Peace out.. Rock on!!
K.P Bex
That moment of the early 90's really meant a lot to me, especially having to find out so many kinds of music from pop, rock to hip hop/rap.
Why in the world I'm suddenly thinking about it? Well, Stone Temple Pilots kinda brought me back to memory lane. They came and sang all my favorite songs, except for Big Bang Baby, and I just completely become a little girl again. The time I heard 'Plush' from them I completely fell in love with they call it at the time.. Alternative Rock.
And so this blog will prove how a die hard fan I am of Alternative Rock and Hard Rock of the 90's. Here are my most memorable songs that I feel kinda stuck with me and sorta become a part of my (soundtrack) life:
Stone Temple Pilots
Plush- The first time I heard the vocals I was like 'Man, that some strong shit vocals!'. Although they were new and people criticized Scott Weiland for imitating Eddie Vedder's vocals from Pearl Jam, I didn't care. He had his charisma and he brought it again in Jakarta last Sunday. Wow! After almost 20 years he still sounds the same.
Next favorite songs from STP: Interstate Love Song, Vasoline, and Big Bang Baby. Sweet!
Radiohead
This British band opened my ears and eyes when 'Creep' kept playing on MTV over and over again. Dad and I used to argue about what the chorus meant. I always thought it says "I don't belong him..." -as if the vocalist was gay (which, of course, he isn't). Then years later, I realized Thom meant "I don't belong here.." Hehehe... I wanted to hear a controversial single :P
Next favorite song from Radiohead: Just, Paranoid Android and Talk Show Host.
Pearl Jam
Jeremy-An epic song and deeply scary yet addictive! Simply a stupendous and epic single that is forever in my head. Talks about a boy who has problems and the demons inside him just made him give up the world as he killed himself in front of his classmates. Goosebumps. Love it.
Next favorite song from Pearl Jam: Alive and Last Kiss
Oasis and Blur
I'm putting them both in the same title as their rivalry in the 90's was such a headliner.
Oasis classics that I liked: Wonderwall, Some Might Say, Morning Glory, Champagne Supernova,Don't look back in anger, Stand By Me, and Whatever.
*Blimey!! I like Oasis songs better than the rest of the other bands?!?!! Whoa, just realized that.
Blur songs I enjoyed listening to: Song 2 (anthem), coffee and tv (classic), Beetlebum (High School memory), Girls and Boys (pop-ish), Music is my Radar, To the End and Charmless Man.
*Man, I really wish Blur does a tour soon to Asia!!*
Soundgarden
I have liked only one song from them but I feel it does affect me in my life a lot since it always pops up in my head and always singing the chorus:"Black hole Sun.. Won't u come... Wash away the rainn... Black Hole Sun.. Won't u come... Won't u come..." -Black Hole Sun.
Aerosmith
Now this band is my favorite band of all time. I used to have,like, 3 cassette tapes from them. I enjoyed lots of their songs, therefore, Steven Tyler is the sexiest Rocker in the world! (until Idol happened).
My favorite playlist when I just turned 10-Janie's gotta gun and Love in the Elevator ( I know, right?)
My next favorite songs from Aerosmith- Alive, Crazy, Jaded, Hole in my Soul and Pink.
Jon Bon Jovi
Who doesn't like Bon Jovi and the gang? My most memorable one from them is "Always". It was painful to remember but it did touched me deeply.
Before that it was Keep the Faith, Livin on a prayer and You give love a Bad Name.
Queensryche
I think 'Silent Lucidity' is the sweetest lullaby ever. I loved them with their only single.
Black Crows
The vocalist -as usual- is hot. That's why they took my attention. 'Hard to Handle' was my favorite song.
Extreme
Ok, if you never knew this song that means you're not human and you don't deserve to live on Earth. The song is 'More than Words'... *Silent Moment*.
Saigon Kick
Another sweet sweet song called "I love you". Lots of rock bands at these times were competing on who made the nicest ballads. Sooo corny yet.. it Worked!
Firehouse
Hello?? 'Love of a Lifetime' ??!? Easy Rock Listening, where I used to hear it almost everyday on the way to school early in the morning, inside the school bus. Driver must have been a fan. *doh*
Def Leppard
Let's get Rock!- This song was in my head coz the video clip is kinda fun to watch. I think it was one of the first animated videos shown on tv screens.
Nine Inch Nails
Closer- Wow! I like the disturbing video and the vocalist. Trent is a hottie!
Perfect Drug- Yah.. Pretty much says it all.. Perfect!
Guns N Roses
November Rain- A long, meaningful song and such a tragic video clip. Well, who didn't like GNR at the time? You would've also been from a different planet.
Ok.. I will continue my list in the near future. For now, think about the 90's like it is thinking about you. It may be gone but stays forever in our hearts and soul.
Peace out.. Rock on!!
K.P Bex
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Life in Transition
We all die. Yes, as frightening as it sounds, we all die and return to the Almighty.
My blog today depicts a special person in our family circle and that is of Mas Adjie Massaid. My second cousin from mom, who was 1/3-Dutch, dad Javanese (mom's cousin) and mom half Dutch-Ambonese.
I didn't get to know him well, only because my mom was posted in different countries before she retired in 2003. He came to Indonesia to live with his dad in 1988 (his parents divorced in the 70's I think, and both of them remarried), which then, we were still in Rome so we weren't formally introduced.
Mom recalled she met him after we came back from Rome, and by then he was already starting to become a model and an actor. He was a very good looking man and was soon adored by the female kind. As a cousin he was simple, down to earth, doesn't really act like he was famous at all. He was just Mas Adjie and we loved him for that.
We haven't met with him after a long time, until he and mom got together in an organization sometimes in mid 2000s and we rekindled our relations once again.
What I always remember of him was how charming he was when talking to us and the way he spoke Dutch with mom was so fluent, that I forget he was actually Indonesian and a relative!
Now that he's gone it doesn't mean we should be grieving. No, sadness doesn't bring anything positive in return. It's hard to face the truth because his death is so sudden, but I know his children would not be happy if we are still grief-stricken because they have learned to let go. If they are alright, then we should be too. I still can't believe he's gone, but I know God has other plans and life in particular, is just a transition for us to be in a better place.
May mas Adjie rest in peace.... A beautiful soul and a beautiful person. Goodbye...
K.P Bex
5 February 2011
My blog today depicts a special person in our family circle and that is of Mas Adjie Massaid. My second cousin from mom, who was 1/3-Dutch, dad Javanese (mom's cousin) and mom half Dutch-Ambonese.
I didn't get to know him well, only because my mom was posted in different countries before she retired in 2003. He came to Indonesia to live with his dad in 1988 (his parents divorced in the 70's I think, and both of them remarried), which then, we were still in Rome so we weren't formally introduced.
Mom recalled she met him after we came back from Rome, and by then he was already starting to become a model and an actor. He was a very good looking man and was soon adored by the female kind. As a cousin he was simple, down to earth, doesn't really act like he was famous at all. He was just Mas Adjie and we loved him for that.
We haven't met with him after a long time, until he and mom got together in an organization sometimes in mid 2000s and we rekindled our relations once again.
What I always remember of him was how charming he was when talking to us and the way he spoke Dutch with mom was so fluent, that I forget he was actually Indonesian and a relative!
Now that he's gone it doesn't mean we should be grieving. No, sadness doesn't bring anything positive in return. It's hard to face the truth because his death is so sudden, but I know his children would not be happy if we are still grief-stricken because they have learned to let go. If they are alright, then we should be too. I still can't believe he's gone, but I know God has other plans and life in particular, is just a transition for us to be in a better place.
May mas Adjie rest in peace.... A beautiful soul and a beautiful person. Goodbye...
K.P Bex
5 February 2011
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