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So I guess I owe you guys an update on where did I disappear these past week?

Well, other than the fact that I don't even know if anyone ever bothered to read my little updates, I'm actually pretty busy.

As I probably had (or hadn't) mentioned in here somewhere before, I'm in my last year of High School. and this week was the first of my last tests in high school. So, yeah, pretty busy.

On the other hand, just yesterday, I made a Tumblr. It's http://daziythewriterwannabe.tumblr.com/ but I don't highly suggest you check it out right now. It's still empty. Totally empty. I actually plan on giving my one-sentence updates there, and leave this blog for lengthy posts.

So that's all for tonight. I was going to write a fiction of a princess from a psycho alien race, but life happens. I should've known none of my classmates is that loyal.

Auf wiederschen.

Writing Advices

So 5 days ago I wrote the Rise of the Brave Tangled Dragons. In that post, I mentioned a few stories that I found really interesting. One of them was a story by LegendaryRaconteuse.

Well actually, other than her amazing story, she also gave some writing advices, some I actually found very useful. After getting her permission, I decided to share it here. Enjoy.

NEWS Report

This year is still young, and yet, there's already a quite amount of news.

First was the arrest of one and only Justin Drew Bieber.
Although I'm not really surprised, what with all his recent shenanigans, his arrest is still interesting. When I heard the news, all I could think was 'Finally!'. I actually liked him a lot, he was a good kid. Was. I don't know what changed him, but he's changed a lot. And not in the good way.

Anyway, another thing that caught my attention was Bill Nye and Ken Ham's debate over the origin of universe. While I don't see it myself, hours of browsing 9GAG had given me enough to understand that it's a very interesting debate.

And another thing that I found from 9GAG is Sochi's Winter Olympics. Those posts in 9GAG highlights two interesting facts. One is the missing ring of the Olympic Logo in the opening ceremony. Another is Sochi's unpreparedness (which, I just found was actually a word because Blogger's spellcheck didn't correct) in hosting an international event.

But enough of the international news.

From Indonesia, most, if not all of the news is about the natural disasters. From Jakarta's flood, whose news eclipsed that of Sinabung, to the latest news, the eruption of Kelud. From what I heard, it's dust have almost reached my hometown. Let's pray that it won't get worse.

FIN

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Tomorrow is the start for a two weeks long series of test. WML

Rise of the Brave Tangled Dragon

As I've said a few posts ago, I've been ensnared in the amazing fandom of 'Rise of the Brave Tangled Dragons'.

For you who don't know what it is, well fandom, according to Wikipedia, "is a term used to refer to a subculture composed of fans characterized by a feeling of sympathy
and camaraderie with others who share a
common interest". While the 'Rise of the Brave Tangled Dragons' is simply a crossover between four fantastic fandoms, Dreamwork's Rise of the Guardians and How to Train Your Dragon, and Disney's Brave and Tangled.

In this fandom, which I'll call ROBTD for short, Jack Frost, Rapunzel, Merida, and Hiccup are all best friends. Usually, the story is set in an alternate universe, different from their original stories but still have some aspects from each of their stories. More can actually be found in the ROBTD wikia site.

A few of the more popular settings at in the modern day, in Hogwarts, and them as seasonal spirits.

In the modern setting, Hiccup is usually a nerd, Jack a troublemaker, Merida the tomboy, and Rapunzel a naive girl who see good inside everyone.

In Hogwarts, Merida is usually the daring Gryffindor, Jack a cunning Slytherin, while Hiccup and Rapunzel can either be the smart Ravenclaw or the peace-maker Hufflepuff.

As seasonal spirits, Jack is obviously the winter, Merida the summer, Hiccup the autumn, and Rapunzel the spring.

As fandoms usually have, ROBTD have many fanfictions. I have, in these last few days, read four stories that I chose as a personal favourite.

The first is actually the only one I found with sci-fi setting. 'Among the Stars' by Song Of A Free Heart is an interstellar story where each of them come from a planet named after their original homes. With Tangled's Gothel as the main villain, it's simply an amazing story where Hiccup's dragons, Jack and the Guardians' magic, and science can fit effortlessly.

The second and third one is in a modern day setting. 'A Whole New World' by geminisonic had Rapunzel as an abused girl who was saved by the other 3 and was recovering from abusive environment. While 'The not-so-Breakfast Club' by FloraIrmaTylee is where the four are socially impossible to be friends, yet managed to do just that. In doing so, they practically exiled themselves from their high school friends.

The latest one I read took place in Hogwarts. 'ROTBTD: Four Against Fear' by
LegendaryRaconteuse is simply brilliant in how Raconteuse managed to took a little plot from each story and mix it up so well that it's almost as if it's not merely a fanfiction. Be warned though, you'll need many, many tissues to read the ast few chapters.

So in short, these stories are what capture my attention for the last few days. It's late now, I've almost fall asleep a few times already, so I'll just cut it here. Adieu!

PS: This was written February 9th, and I am totally surprised, when I opened my blog tonight, February 10th, to see that it's still a Draft.

Ujian dan Ulangan

Sebagai siswa tahun terakhir SMA, saya harus menghadapi Ujian Nasional dalam beberapa bulan lagi. Memang sepertinya masih lama, tapi sebenarnya sudah sangat dekat sekali.

Malah sebenarnya, minggu ini saya rasa adalah minggu terakhir saya bisa benar-benar menjalankan KBM dengan normal. Minggu depan, saya ujian akhir semester. Minggu depannya lagi, saya ujian praktek. Minggu berikutnya, ujian sekolah. Beberapa minggu kemudian, saya akhrinya Ujian Nasional.

Berhubung ujian yang berturut-turut itu, saya sepertinya tidak akan bisa banyak menulis. Jadi jangan harapkan banyak tulisan dari saya sampai akhir April nanti.

:D

"It's killing us but they'll love it, keep smiling. Keep smiling!!"
-Michael Caffrey, Expressing Yourself, Billy Elliot Original Cast Recording

So, in response of my blue feelings tonight, this post will contain almost nothing but smileys.

:---):D :P =) ;) :)) O:-) 0;-) :-) (:-D (: :-] :-}C=:-) &:-) :-B :-} >:) 8) }:-) /;-) @:-}>^,,^< (-: #:-) :) :-3 8> 3:] :---):D :P =) ;) :)) O:-) 0;-) :-) (:-D (: :-] :-}C=:-) &:-) :-B :-} >:) 8) }:-) /;-) @:-}>^,,^< (-: #:-) :) :-3 8> 3:] :---):D :P =) ;) :)) O:-) 0;-) :-) (:-D (: :-] :-}C=:-) &:-) :-B :-} >:) 8) }:-) /;-) @:-}>^,,^< (-: #:-) :) :-3 8> 3:] :---):D :P =) ;) :)) O:-) 0;-) :-) (:-D (: :-] :-}C=:-) &:-) :-B :-} >:) 8) }:-) /;-) @:-}>^,,^< (-: #:-) :) :-3 8> 3:] :---):D :P =) ;) :)) O:-) 0;-) :-) (:-D (: :-] :-}C=:-) &:-) :-B :-} >:) 8) }:-) /;-) @:-}>^,,^< (-: #:-) :) :-3 8> 3:] :---):D :P =) ;) :)) O:-) 0;-) :-) (:-D (: :-] :-}C=:-) &:-) :-B :-} >:) 8) }:-) /;-) @:-}>^,,^< (-: #:-) :) :-3 8> 3:] :---):D :P =) ;) :)) O:-) 0;-) :-) (:-D (: :-] :-}C=:-) &:-) :-B :-} >:) 8) }:-) /;-) @:-}>^,,^< (-: #:-) :) :-3 8> 3:] :---):D :P =) ;) :)) O:-) 0;-) :-) (:-D (: :-] :-}C=:-) &:-) :-B :-} >:) 8) }:-) /;-) @:-}>^,,^< (-: #:-) :) :-3 8> 3:] :---):D :P =) ;) :)) O:-) 0;-) :-) (:-D (: :-] :-}C=:-) &:-) :-B :-} >:) 8) }:-) /;-) @:-}>^,,^< (-: #:-) :) :-3 8> 3:] :---):D :P =) ;) :)) O:-) 0;-) :-) (:-D (: :-] :-}C=:-) &:-) :-B :-} >:) 8) }:-) /;-) @:-}>^,,^< (-: #:-) :) :-3 8> 3:] :---):D :P =) ;) :)) O:-) 0;-) :-) (:-D (: :-] :-}C=:-) &:-) :-B :-} >:) 8) }:-) /;-) @:-}>^,,^< (-: #:-) :) :-3 8> 3:] :---):D :P =) ;) :)) O:-) 0;-) :-) (:-D (: :-] :-}C=:-) &:-) :-B :-} >:) 8) }:-) /;-) @:-}>^,,^< (-: #:-) :) :-3 8> 3:] :---):D :P =) ;) :)) O:-) 0;-) :-) (:-D (: :-] :-}C=:-) &:-) :-B :-} >:) 8) }:-) /;-) @:-}>^,,^< (-: #:-) :) :-3 8> 3:] :---):D :P =) ;) :)) O:-) 0;-) :-) (:-D (: :-] :-}C=:-) &:-) :-B :-} >:) 8) }:-) /;-) @:-}>^,,^< (-: #:-) :) :-3 8> 3:] :---):D :P =) ;) :)) O:-) 0;-) :-) (:-D (: :-] :-}C=:-) &:-) :-B :-} >:) 8) }:-) /;-) @:-}>^,,^< (-: #:-) :) :-3 8> 3:] :---):D :P =) ;) :)) O:-) 0;-) :-) (:-D (: :-] :-}C=:-) &:-) :-B :-} >:) 8) }:-) /;-) @:-}>^,,^< (-: #:-) :) :-3 8> 3:] :---):D :P =) ;) :)) O:-) 0;-) :-) (:-D (: :-] :-}C=:-) &:-) :-B :-} >:) 8) }:-) /;-) @:-}>^,,^< (-: #:-) :) :-3 8> 3:] :---):D :P =) ;) :)) O:-) 0;-) :-) (:-D (: :-] :-}C=:-) &:-) :-B :-} >:) 8) }:-) /;-) @:-}>^,,^< (-: #:-) :) :-3 8> 3:] :---):D :P =) ;) :)) O:-) 0;-) :-) (:-D (: :-] :-}C=:-) &:-) :-B :-} >:) 8) }:-) /;-) @:-}>^,,^< (-: #:-) :) :-3 8> 3:] :---):D :P =) ;) :)) O:-) 0;-) :-) (:-D (: :-] :-}C=:-) &:-) :-B :-} >:) 8) }:-) /;-) @:-}>^,,^< (-: #:-) :) :-3 8> 3:] :---):D :P =) ;) :)) O:-) 0;-) :-) (:-D (: :-] :-}C=:-) &:-) :-B :-} >:) 8) }:-) /;-) @:-}>^,,^< (-: #:-) :) :-3 8> 3:] :---):D :P =) ;) :)) O:-) 0;-) :-) (:-D (: :-] :-}C=:-) &:-) :-B :-} >:) 8) }:-) /;-) @:-}>^,,^< (-: #:-) :) :-3 8> 3:] :---):D :P =) ;) :)) O:-) 0;-) :-) (:-D (: :-] :-}C=:-) &:-) :-B :-} >:) 8) }:-) /;-) @:-}>^,,^< (-: #:-) :) :-3 8> 3:] :---):D :P =) ;) :)) O:-) 0;-) :-) (:-D (: :-] :-}C=:-) &:-) :-B :-} >:) 8) }:-) /;-) @:-}>^,,^< (-: #:-) :) :-3 8> 3:] :---):D :P =) ;) :)) O:-) 0;-) :-) (:-D (: :-] :-}C=:-) &:-) :-B :-} >:) 8) }:-) /;-) @:-}>^,,^< (-: #:-) :) :-3 8> 3:] :---)

Coboy Jr RESMI Bubar!!

Sedih, haru, bangga, semuanya tercampur aduk jadi satu.

Sudah lebih dari 3 tahun, saya mengenal keempat personil CJR. Aldi, Kiki, Bastian, dan terutama Iqbaal. Banyak kenangan yang saya dapatkan berkat mereka. Dan walaupun saya tidak punya hubungan apa-apa dengan mereka, entah kenapa saya merasa sangat bangga ketika pada 23 Juli 2011, mereka tampil untuk pertama kalinya secara LIVE di saluran TV nasional.

Sejak saat itu, Coboy Jr berkembang dengan sangat pesat. Saya masih ingat dulu ketika saya melihat mereka berjalan di mall dengan santainya, tanpa perlu pengawal atau apalah itu namanya. Sekarang, jangankan tanpa pengawal, dengan pengawal saja ramainya minta ampun!

Sayangnya, beberapa hari lalu, muncul kabar yang kurang mengenakkan. Kabar bahwa Coboy Jr akhirnya akan bubar. Dan malam ini, 6 Februari 2014, hal itu dikonfirmasi melalui press-conference di kawasan Kuningan City, Jakarta.

Yah, walaupun dengan kabar tidak mengenakkan itu, marilah kita berusaha untuk tetap berpikir positif. Think positive things, better and faster!!

Semoga bubarnya Coboy Jr ini justru akan membawa kebaikan bagi kita semua. Amin.

FIN

Just an update

So yesterday I left my laptop charger at school. So unfortunately, that simple fact kills my writing mood. As for today, I swear the teachers are conspiring. Piles of homework for to be finished tomorrow! So that's why I can't really write much tonight.

On another note, my sister had a chance to meet Iqbaal of Coboy Jr at her school. Lucky girl.

Frozen: Interesting Moral Values

Disney's latest animated movie, Frozen, has received many positive reviews. I myself have reviewed this movie here (which, I'm ashamed to say, was what would happen if I'm not in the mood to write but still forced myself to do so).

So tonight, I'd like to repay that horrid review with a post of interesting moral values I learned from the movie.

1. True Love's Kiss is not always the answer (and neither is lovers' love)

Unlike many of it's predecessor, Frozen's solution to it's climax does not include the so-called 'True Love's Kiss'. Instead, the movie shows us that a True Love doesn't necessarily means we have to have a boyfriend/girlfriend. A True Love, according to this movie, can also be between siblings. In fact, it seems to be more powerful, since (SPOILER) everyone thought that Anna can only be saved by True Love's Kiss before she's frozen completely, and that she won't be able to be un-frozen once she's frozen completely. However, her love for Elsa can thaw her even after she was frozen completely (END SPOILER).

2. You can't marry someone you just met

The fairytale mainstream had the princess rescued by a prince she just met, married said prince, and lived happily ever after. Well, not in this movie. Queen Elsa herself stated that "You can't marry a man you just met", to which Anna replied "You can if it's true love!"

Well, see where it got her into.

3. Shutting out people is not the answer

One of the main conflict in the movie is the Eternal Winter cast accidentally by Queen Elsa. The winter was a product of pent-up power inside Elsa, the very same powers she had hidden for years for fear hurting anyone again. However, instead of learning how to control it, she shut it and locked herself inside her room. Now imagine, if instead of locking up and refusing to face her fears, Elsa actually tried to learn her powers, maybe the Eternal Winter would never happen.

And finally,

4. Let the storm rage on!

After exiling herself, Elsa decided to 'Let It Go'. And boy, did she do it wonderfully! Her ice palace is practically a masterpiece. And to imagine how she made it so easily. Long story short, the point is don't held yourself from doing what you excel at. Just Let the storm rage on!

FIN

Writer's Block

I think I may have a writer's block since the last few days....

Moods and Writings

For the past few days, somehow I just don't feel like writing much. Blame it on Twitter and fanfiction. Especially the Rise of the Brave Tangled Dragons fandom. Yup, definitely blame the fandom.

Late Into The Night

Late Into The Night
A boy sat in front of his laptop
He was bound to his promise to write every single night
But, what a lazy boy he is!

Instead of writing,
he spent his time captivated by the brain washing TV
Instead of doing his homeworks,
he tirelessly scrolls down the internet memes

So imagine his happiness!
when he finally started to write
The TV turned off,
the memes all closed

But with heavy heart he suddenly realized
the tick-tock of the clock never stops
and glancing at the right-down corner of his laptop's screen
he knew he didn't have much time

So with all his might
he wrote what he can in such short time
because before he closes the night
he wanted a paragraph with rhyme!

FIN

Lone Survivor, A Review

So yesterday I watched the movie 'Lone Survivor'. Although I initially wasn't really interested in watching it, still, I give it a try. Long story short, I'm not totally disappointed with it.

Based on the true story of Operation Red Wings, a failed mission by USA's Navy SEAL to capture and kill Taliban leader Ahmad Shah, the movie tells the story of the struggle of Petty Officer First Class Marcus Luttrell after his team was compromised in the mission.

Anyway, even though I wasn't that disappointed with it, I really discourage younger viewer and those who can't stand strong languages to watch it. In fact, according to IMDB's parents' guide, the F-word reached a shocking 130 times in it.

But although I'm really disturbed with those cussings,  they only emphasise one aspect of horror that is the reality of war. As seen several times in this movie, war is merciless. Either you kill or be killed. And that unfortunately included civilians.

However, despite the cold, war environment, this movie have one aspect that really got my attention.

After his team was compromised, Luttrell must make his way to the US base by himself in a very bad condition. He would never have made it if he wasn't found by a local man.

And instead of handing Luttrell to the Taliban and save himself and his tribe, he insisted on nursing Luttrell until the navy can save him and risking the safety of the tribe.

This is important for me because, as someone born in an Islamic family with a very Islamic name, one of my fears is that I will have difficulties in entering western countries. Hopefully, this film will open the eyes of those who still think that Islam is identical with terrorism to the fact that not all muslims is bad. FIN


PS:
As a request from my mum, here's a quote from Margaret Thatcher.
"Watch your thoughts, for they become words. Watch your words, for they become actions. Watch your actions, for they become habits. Watch your habits, for they become your character. And watch your character, for it becomes your destiny. What we think, we become. "