February 2012
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The so-called "fragrant literature"
Dewi “Dee” Lestari, a singer, songwriter and celebrity figure who found fame on the literary scene after the publication of her much-praised Supernova trilogy, is a lot less inclined to be lumped in the same group as sastra wangi writers. In an interview with The Jakarta Post several years ago, she said the only similarity she shared with the other women writers from that particular generation...
How do I write about an author, known for her sexuality and critical thinking, without sounding like a cliche?
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Diversify your dreams!
You wouldn’t invest all of your savings into one stock, because, for a variety of reasons both in and out of your control, that one stock might never generate a return. Why treat your dreams and passions — arguably your most valuable assets — any differently? Let’s embrace the entire portfolio of our passions and diversify our dreams, and avoid designing our lives around ever-elusive...
I want to be this girl. Seriously. Seriously.... →
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Loves of my life
Today is a big day. I’m meeting a notable book author tonight. But I’m currently not reading her new book. No. I’m reading The Catcher in the Rye. I went to four bookstores yesterday, only to fail getting her new book because they don’t have them yet. I was tired of going into bookstores and not getting anything, so I bought Catcher instead. I thought, hey, maybe...
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Dear O, The first 20 people to come to the press screening of Hugo tonight received a copy of the novel. I’m one of them. :)
Nothing beats watching a good movie with people who appreciate it. In this case, my fellow film journalists. Just being around them makes me happy.
Hugo in 3D = double happiness. Suddenly, everyone thought it deserves to win the Best Picture — or Best...
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How to be happy: Be kind. Be silly. Be tacky.
Life is too short:
1. To hate. It only defines you, not others.
2. To regret.
3. To mourn your bad luck.
4. To call people n00bs. Shared joy is a double joy, shared sorrow is half sorrow.
5. Not to be in the present.
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Dear O,
Today began early, as I had to cover the Oscars viewing event at Blitz, but it was a lot of fun. I think this is what’s been missing in my life — to watch Oscars with people who care about it. LOLs such a nerd >.<
Favorite Oscars moment: when The Descendants won the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay. One of the writers actually copied how Angelina Jolie (who presented...
“I was disappointed, obviously, but I’m honestly glad that it’s where...”
– Oscar Schell (Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close)
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There’s this part in Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close where the kid just blurted his story out loud to an old man who’s a stranger for him. I find it incredibly heart wrenching. It’s a lot easier to tell the truth to strangers because we don’t care what they think.
And the rendezvous later in the film is one of the strongest between two strangers I’ve ever known...
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Dear O,
Six words that made me smile today:
Rain. Lontong sayur. Salon. Massage. Starbucks.
Been Tumblring from BB, since wifi at home is dead. Not as convenient but I’ll survive. Going to have an early night tonight to compensate my Oscars duty tomorrow. Hope you enjoy your Sunday!
“I was on my way to the set on the first day. I was walking down the Rue de...”
– Tom Hiddleston
“Only humans can cry tears, did you know that?”
– Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
I just realized that I take film too seriously and a little too personal. A lot of film made me cry, but in my defense, they have good script. It takes efforts. A lot of hard work. Accept my tears as a humble offering.
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Paris is an endless inspiration
This year, there are three Best Picture nominees that took place in Paris: Midnight in Paris, Hugo and The Artist.
Midnight in Paris is a masterpiece by Woody Allen, blending the past and present days of Paris just like it’s a day and a night. Rich in reference for art and literature, only Woody Allen can come up with such brilliance to craft these historical chapters into a romance...
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“I’d imagine the whole world was one big machine. Machines never come with...”
– Hugo Cabret
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Let the movie marathon begin.
Just finished watching The Ides of March. This movie cannot be any more American than that. It takes place at America today, things are all heated up prior to the upcoming election. George Clooney plays the running governor for the democrats and Ryan Gosling is in his campaign team. Clooney certainly has the look and public speech skill to run as president. Gosling plays the cool, brainy and quiet...
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Dear O,
With Facebook and Twitter, email has become an all-business tool that it feels nice when a friend suddenly drop by just to say hi and share a story — and an adventurous one at that. What a gently reminder to do the same.
Hang out with fellow movie geeks and very happy about it. Watched Safe House at the press screening and loving it! Also, the excitement with Oscars is getting...
Tumblr Staff: A New Policy Against Self-Harm Blogs →
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One of the great things about Tumblr is that people use it for just about every conceivable kind of expression. People being people, though, that means that Tumblr sometimes gets used for things that are just wrong. We are deeply committed to supporting and defending our users’ freedom of speech,…
Good job, Tumblr. Thank you for being consistently awesome in the past four years...
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I don't know how I'm going to watch all of these...
Hugo, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, War Horse, The Ides of March, The Descendants, and Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close.
Also 50/50 and One Day, which have been in the shelves for a month now. Haven’t watched them at all.
Not to mention two seasons of Downton Abbey.
Not to mention I want to watch The Artist again.
*back to Sherlock* *going for the easy choice like a loser*
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Dear O,
Today my editor assigned me to cover the Oscars viewing party at Blitz on Monday. Super yay! I’ve been meaning to watch Oscars with a large crowd but it just never happened. It’s going to start as early as 7.30 a.m., but I have never been this excited for Monday to come! Fast forward, please!
I went out with my sister today. Lots of fun and laughs over grocery, cheese cake,...
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Art of Love
dearoldlove:
Being with you was like art to me. Strange, complex, confusing, delightful and beautifully exciting all at once. I wish it hadn’t ended, but thank you for awakening the artist in me.
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The Qur'an and inheritance for women
Muslims view inheritance as a transfer of wealth from one transient trustee to another. It is not a device to prove men’s superiority over women or demonstrate the value of one relative over another. Islamic Inheritance is a uniform system mandated by God that removes a person’s biases and prejudices out of the equation in the interests of justice. It is fairly easy to abide by Islamic rules of...
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“It was Paul McGuigan’s. The very first episode to be shot was The Great Game,...”
– Steven Moffat (via)
Cheers, Paul. It works very well. The Hollywood adaption does not even come close.
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“Perhaps the more pertinent question then is not if gay people choose to be gay,...”
– Can you “choose” your sexuality?
I go all gender studies on yo ass at Daily Life today.
(via rachelhills)
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“For anyone to go on stage and perform live in front of an audience requires considerable bravura and skill. To repeat this night after night, and to keep it fresh, the theatre actor also needs to be highly disciplined and self-possessed.
Each evening an actor enters the building as themselves but will go on the stage as somebody-else. To achieve this transformation, a dressing room is...
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This movie is amazing. I love this fandom so much. →
believeinsherlock:
A #believeinsherlock movie created by a fan, using many of the pictures sent in to this tumblr by other fans.
<3 <3 <3
ps: I wish there’s a chance to redo the video just so we can add caption to each photo about where it’s taken. Just to point out that it’s a worldwide phenomenon. Sort of. ;-)
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A little announcement
Now I always turn off my BlackBerry at night. I also turn it off during the weekend. Occasionally, it’s on, but don’t count on it. And no, there’s no other way to call me when the phone is off. You’re gonna have to send me an email.
I’m just tired of feeling helpless in this instant-respond, broadcast-frenzy culture. If RIM isn’t doing anything about it, well,...
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odayski replied to your post: Dear O, It’s one of rare afternoons that I get to…
Eloquent is my recent fav word too!! :)
Yay! It’s just a very nice word to hear (preferably coming out of a British mouth). ;-)
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Dear O,
It’s one of rare afternoons that I get to arrive home while the sun is still up there. This fact alone makes me happy. And tomorrow, I get a day off. Cheers!
I finally get to watch Negeri Lima Menara, the film you told me about. There’s this one part that really cracked me up. One of them is assigned to give a speech in English, so he practiced in front of his friends. Upon...
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If a friendship expect less than a relationship,...
Just a thought. I’m wondering if this explains why so many girls fall for bromance on film and TV series. I’m not seeing sismance trending, though. Is it? Does this mean, boys will be boys?
One of the topics we had during lunch. A, a gay friend of mine used to have a crush on girls in primary school. He began fall for boys in high school.
L: What changes your preference?
P: Oi,...
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This Means War
The movie follows two CIA operatives and best friends — the recently divorced Tucker (Hardy) and playboy FDR (Pine) — as they compete for the affection of one woman, Lauren (Witherspoon), using their CIA resources and training.
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What ten days? (Less than) ten minutes!
I can never begin with the Ten Days Sherlock challenge.
Day 1: favourite male character Day 2: favourite female character Day 3: favourite episode of series one Day 4: favourite episode of series two Day 5: favourite scene Day 6: favourite Sherlock quote Day 7: favourite John quote Day 8: favourite actor Day 9: favourite actress Day 10: whatever tickles your fancy (eg a post Reichenbach hope,...
This Means War
Lauren: I think I'm going to hell.
Trish: You're not going to hell, and if you do, I'm gonna pick you up.
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Dear O,
I had a shitty interview today but after a long, late lunch with my high school friends, it’s all good. We talk about boys, dating life, and boys. Had so much laughs. So good to finally see them, this is our first time meeting each other this year. So happy! <3
Listened to cast and crew commentary for BBC Sherlock’s A Scandal in Belgavria on my way to the meeting....