Date: 23 Januari 2009
Bersama Robby - yang dulu interview di Morning Show bareng Nadine.
Trilogi Schoolaholic Princess: The Miracle Boys, Romansa Singapura, Simfoni Cinta
Radio 91.3 Romantic Sydney Getaway Nov 2008
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Yunisa @ Aditya FM Pekanbaru - slide show
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Ada di Gramedia Mal Pekanbaru
Waktu promo Schoolaholic Princess di Gramedia Mal Pekanbaru, adik saya juga mencari novel Sydney Darling Harbour
Date taken: 23 Jan 2008
Location: Gramedia Mal Pekanbaru
Date taken: 23 Jan 2008
Location: Gramedia Mal Pekanbaru
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Sydney Photos @ Radio 91.3 Website (2)
Still LOL LOL LOL, hope gak sakit perut ketawa ini :D :D :D
http://www.radio913.com/recommendation/
Romantic Sydney Getaway
Romantic Sydney Getaway
Sydney Photos @ Radio91.3 website (1)
Actually I want to laugh... This is so funny... The narrator of this website is definitely MBA -- and more imaginative than me, despite I am a novelist! We all know what's going in down there ^_^
http://www.radio913.com/recommendation/
Romantic Sydney Getaway
Yunisa's starter
cold smoked "petuna" ocean trout served warm signature dish
black pepper oil, poached eggs, brioche butter toast, champagne cream broth
Yunisa's main
You told us that our spirit will be refreshed at Scenic World and Echo Point. I'm glad it was true! Did I mention the friendly service of Tread Lightly Eco Tours?
Check out the pictures below.
http://www.radio913.com/recommendation/
Romantic Sydney Getaway
Dear 91.3, Tourism Australia and 20th Century Fox,
Thank you for the truly Romantic Sydney Getaway. My romance blossoms because of thee…
On Day 1, you sent us up to do the BridgeClimb. What a lovely sight to tell the world that I love my boyfriend!
Thank you for the truly Romantic Sydney Getaway. My romance blossoms because of thee…
On Day 1, you sent us up to do the BridgeClimb. What a lovely sight to tell the world that I love my boyfriend!
Ooh did I mention that the view from Four Seasons Hotel Sydney was magnificent? Take a peek…
On Day 2, we had dinner at Summit Restaurant. We were awed by the view and the foods presented to us were beautifully delicious. Just look at it…
Yunisa's starter
cold smoked "petuna" ocean trout served warm signature dish
black pepper oil, poached eggs, brioche butter toast, champagne cream broth
Yunisa's main
riverina lamb "two ways"
claypot lamb shoulder "ravioli" , roasted short "rack", poached then roasted cherries, black cherry treacle, sweet onion paste
claypot lamb shoulder "ravioli" , roasted short "rack", poached then roasted cherries, black cherry treacle, sweet onion paste
On Day 3, Fantastic Aussie Tours awed us in the gigantic presence of Blue Mountain and we sipped a cup of tea at Bygone Beautys to enjoy the beauty of the scenic place.
We were then led to a cave adventure (and you can hear my heart beat for him) at Jenolan Caves. What a beauty…
After experiencing nature and its wonder, we laid our head at York Fairmont Resort. I let you peek our room…
You told us that our spirit will be refreshed at Scenic World and Echo Point. I'm glad it was true! Did I mention the friendly service of Tread Lightly Eco Tours?
Check out the pictures below.
On our last day, we pledged our love with a sunset cruise on Sydney Harbour with Eastsail… but it rained. We believe Nature was sad with us as we had to leave on the very next day. Sydney Harbour was breath-taking…
Thank you Tourism Australia, 20th Century Fox and Radio91.3 for this Romantic Sydney Getaway. I hope he will bring me there again *hint hint* :)
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Sydney Opera House Glam T-shirt
Well, cuma mau pamer kaus baru dengan kertip perak dan emas gambar Sydney Opera House yang kupakai pas mudik Yogyakarta akhir Januari 2009. Adik-adik n Papa bilang ini sih gaya selebriti, padahal aku suka banget gaya gini dari di Sg, jadi sering pakai gaya begini kalau jumpa pembaca hehe :DHat: Esprit, bought in Hong Kong 2008
T-shirt: new, no brand, Grandma bought in Bandung 2009
Gloves: new, bought in Pekanbaru 2009, Rp 29.900
Skirt: bought in Matahari, Yogyakarta in 2005 (can't remember the brand)
Boots: Bata, bought in Singapore end of 2006? (can't remember) -- haven't found good replacement
Location: Adisutjipto International Airport, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Date: 31 January 2009
Friday, January 23, 2009
Mampir di radio Aditya FM Pekanbaru
Pertama datang, bawa cokelat n mau pamer novels hehe - can you believe that I was actually quite in a bad mood??? Demi pose di blog, harus pasang senyum no matter what!
23 January 2009 Well, well, well...
Di Pekanbaru itu, kita harus menghubungi orang yang "in charge" dan tidak bisa menitip pesan - kebanyakan pesan akan "tidak sampai"... That is what I learn. Maksudnya kacau balau deh, karena koordinator yang dulu mengatur wawancara jarak jauh Singapura-Pekanbaru ternyata resign untuk menempuh hidup baru (baca: menikah, secara harfiah). Lalu begitu mendarat, Kamis 22 Jan 09 siang, saya menelepon radio dan oleh resepsionis dijawab dengan tidak bersemangat! -- beneran, bikin "ilfil" dan tidak antusias... No cover up here, I just spill the beans out, tanpa tedeng aling-aling lagi. Nanya di mana Robby atau Nadine, jawabnya juga sekenanya. Benar2 tidak seperti yang saya harapkan - karena saya terbiasa dengan birokrasi efektif ala Singapura - kalau nitip pesan, pasti ada follow up dan resepsionisnya bersemangat. Yang ini, hopeless deh. Sori ya mbak, kesan pertama memang begitu!
Welcome to Pekanbaru, Yun -- that was what Pak Harry said. Lain ladang, lain belalang; lain lubuk, lain ikannya. Beda daerah, beda adat / behaviournya.
Sampai akhirnya, saya samperin aja radionya setelah sarapan (Jumat, 23 Jan 09). Waktu itu saya bilang ke geng saya (Kak Rus, Mag, adikku Riana): just drop the chocolate, if there is no warm reception alias gak ada sambutan, kita cabut aja. For the sake of courtesy dulu aku udah janji bakal drop by ke Aditya FM kalau aku ke Pekanbaru... Syukur-syukur bisa ketemu Robby or Nadine. If not, ya udah deh, bye-bye aja...
Rupanya Tuhan mendengarkan keluhan saya. Robby ada di kantor. HOREEEE!!! Semua yang kacau jadi membaik... I am quite pleased about that :)
Di Pekanbaru itu, kita harus menghubungi orang yang "in charge" dan tidak bisa menitip pesan - kebanyakan pesan akan "tidak sampai"... That is what I learn. Maksudnya kacau balau deh, karena koordinator yang dulu mengatur wawancara jarak jauh Singapura-Pekanbaru ternyata resign untuk menempuh hidup baru (baca: menikah, secara harfiah). Lalu begitu mendarat, Kamis 22 Jan 09 siang, saya menelepon radio dan oleh resepsionis dijawab dengan tidak bersemangat! -- beneran, bikin "ilfil" dan tidak antusias... No cover up here, I just spill the beans out, tanpa tedeng aling-aling lagi. Nanya di mana Robby atau Nadine, jawabnya juga sekenanya. Benar2 tidak seperti yang saya harapkan - karena saya terbiasa dengan birokrasi efektif ala Singapura - kalau nitip pesan, pasti ada follow up dan resepsionisnya bersemangat. Yang ini, hopeless deh. Sori ya mbak, kesan pertama memang begitu!
Welcome to Pekanbaru, Yun -- that was what Pak Harry said. Lain ladang, lain belalang; lain lubuk, lain ikannya. Beda daerah, beda adat / behaviournya.
Sampai akhirnya, saya samperin aja radionya setelah sarapan (Jumat, 23 Jan 09). Waktu itu saya bilang ke geng saya (Kak Rus, Mag, adikku Riana): just drop the chocolate, if there is no warm reception alias gak ada sambutan, kita cabut aja. For the sake of courtesy dulu aku udah janji bakal drop by ke Aditya FM kalau aku ke Pekanbaru... Syukur-syukur bisa ketemu Robby or Nadine. If not, ya udah deh, bye-bye aja...
Rupanya Tuhan mendengarkan keluhan saya. Robby ada di kantor. HOREEEE!!! Semua yang kacau jadi membaik... I am quite pleased about that :)
Robby nanya dikit soal acara promo Schoolaholic sorenya, dan berjanji datang abis dia siaran. Lalu dia bilang masih penasaran sama novel Sakura Bersemi di Yokohama ^_^
Voila, segalanya berubah! Dengan ramah dan apologetic Robby menjelaskan masalahnya - next time better contact him directly - dan ternyata Penerbit Andi cabang Riau menghubungi bagian marketing - itulah mengapa tidak ada respons --> because you don't contact the right person.
Voila, segalanya berubah! Dengan ramah dan apologetic Robby menjelaskan masalahnya - next time better contact him directly - dan ternyata Penerbit Andi cabang Riau menghubungi bagian marketing - itulah mengapa tidak ada respons --> because you don't contact the right person.
It's a matter of whom you know, still...
Berpose di resepsionis
Yunisa & Robby & novel-novel
Ini masih melihat ke arah kamera lain
Akhir, fokus ke kamera ini
Pose akhir, Yunisa sudah ceria lagi heheheWednesday, January 21, 2009
Bertemu "Mama" Juwita (KoKier)
Post Card from Juwita: The Rocks 
Dear Yunisa
I hope you enjoyed your stay in Sydney
Best regards,
Ira Juwi
29/11/08
Ceritanya aku dijemput di hotel Four Season sama Juwi n misua. Terus kita makan nasi Padang di daerah deket kantor Juwi. Terus Juwi nemeni aku shopping berburu barang2 pesanan di mal deket rumahnya (foto di entry 29 Nov 2008). Terus main ke rumahnya. Terus berlayar. Terus dinner sushi train di Chinatown Sydney. (Gaya terus terus terus hehe)
Silakan klik di judul artikel kalau mau baca lengkapnya Kompas Komunitas- KoKi 21 Jan 2009 http://community.kompas.com/read/artikel/2134
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CITIZEN JOURNALISM: SIAPA SAJA, MENULIS APA SAJA
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CITIZEN JOURNALISM: SIAPA SAJA, MENULIS APA SAJA
Bertemu Papa dan Mama di KoKi
Yunisa - Singapura
Hai hai hai Zeverina dan KoKiers di 166 negara...
Waduh, judulnya nggak nguatin yah... Habis lagi bingung mau kasih judul apa, dan "secara" kopdarnya sudah lewat beberapa bulan... moga-moga tidak basi ceritanya untuk dimuat di KoKi...
Yang saya maksud dengan "Papa" di KoKi adalah Ki Ageng dan "Mama" adalah Juwita. Karena secara umur beliau-beliau memang angkatan orang tua saya hehe. (Dan perhatian mereka kepada saya, persis plek dengan orang tua saya sendiri).
Juwita yang keibuan
Pertemuan saya dengan Juwita (yang seperti Avy, tidak mau dipanggil Tante hihihi) terjadi karena saya memenangkan quiz mengarang 30 kata deskripsi Sydney Romantic Getaway dari sebuah radio di Singapura (lah jelas menang, kan tinggal comot adegan dari novel sendiri hehe).
Saya sempat sewot sama Suhu JC dan Juwita yang gencar-gencar menggosip soal daftar acara saya sebagai atlet (manjat jembatan, manjat Opera House, manjat Blue Mountain) yang memang ada candlelight dinner di restoran berputar dan nonton film Australia di Gold Class. Bertemu dengan Juwita in person bersama misuanya -- dan berhasil mewawancarai kisah cinta mereka (dasar penulis novel), saya jadi terinspirasi untuk mencari suami penyabar juga hahaha. Juwita menemani saya berburu oleh-oleh (kacang Macadamia, potato chips, madu pokoknya bener2 nggak keruan pesanan adik n temenku)... Juwi juga menceritakan perjuangan mendapatkan SIM dari nol yang perlu bertahun-tahun di sono.
Itu aja deh, petualangan kami tidak usah diceritakan di sini, nanti ada yang sirik :P
Salam dari yang minggu depan ke Pekanbaru, Jakarta n Yogya,
Yunisa
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kisah makan di resto Padang.. aku habis separo piring, Yun habis sepiring. Terus acara berlayar di teluk Rushcutters, pas hujan deres, mana aku nggak bisa berenang lagi..
Posted by: Juwita S. Rabu, 21 Januari 2009 14:42 WIB
Makan malam di sushi-train, selesainya aku ajak nginep di rumahku tapi nggak mau.. alasannya? Yun perlu salonpas, aku nggak ada stock, hihi... Pokok'e mesti sedia salonpas kalo mau kopdar sama Yun wis..
Posted by: Juwita S. Rabu, 21 Januari 2009 14:44 WIB
Yunisa - Singapura
Hai hai hai Zeverina dan KoKiers di 166 negara...
Waduh, judulnya nggak nguatin yah... Habis lagi bingung mau kasih judul apa, dan "secara" kopdarnya sudah lewat beberapa bulan... moga-moga tidak basi ceritanya untuk dimuat di KoKi...
Yang saya maksud dengan "Papa" di KoKi adalah Ki Ageng dan "Mama" adalah Juwita. Karena secara umur beliau-beliau memang angkatan orang tua saya hehe. (Dan perhatian mereka kepada saya, persis plek dengan orang tua saya sendiri).
Juwita yang keibuan
Pertemuan saya dengan Juwita (yang seperti Avy, tidak mau dipanggil Tante hihihi) terjadi karena saya memenangkan quiz mengarang 30 kata deskripsi Sydney Romantic Getaway dari sebuah radio di Singapura (lah jelas menang, kan tinggal comot adegan dari novel sendiri hehe).
Saya sempat sewot sama Suhu JC dan Juwita yang gencar-gencar menggosip soal daftar acara saya sebagai atlet (manjat jembatan, manjat Opera House, manjat Blue Mountain) yang memang ada candlelight dinner di restoran berputar dan nonton film Australia di Gold Class. Bertemu dengan Juwita in person bersama misuanya -- dan berhasil mewawancarai kisah cinta mereka (dasar penulis novel), saya jadi terinspirasi untuk mencari suami penyabar juga hahaha. Juwita menemani saya berburu oleh-oleh (kacang Macadamia, potato chips, madu pokoknya bener2 nggak keruan pesanan adik n temenku)... Juwi juga menceritakan perjuangan mendapatkan SIM dari nol yang perlu bertahun-tahun di sono.
Itu aja deh, petualangan kami tidak usah diceritakan di sini, nanti ada yang sirik :P
Salam dari yang minggu depan ke Pekanbaru, Jakarta n Yogya,
Yunisa
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kisah makan di resto Padang.. aku habis separo piring, Yun habis sepiring. Terus acara berlayar di teluk Rushcutters, pas hujan deres, mana aku nggak bisa berenang lagi..
Posted by: Juwita S. Rabu, 21 Januari 2009 14:42 WIB
Makan malam di sushi-train, selesainya aku ajak nginep di rumahku tapi nggak mau.. alasannya? Yun perlu salonpas, aku nggak ada stock, hihi... Pokok'e mesti sedia salonpas kalo mau kopdar sama Yun wis..
Posted by: Juwita S. Rabu, 21 Januari 2009 14:44 WIB
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Resensi online
Bisa ditemukan di sini:
http://id.shvoong.com/books/novel/1847778-sydney-darling-harbour/
Sydney darling harbour
kata : 300
oleh : surgana
Pengarang : Yunisa
Diterbitkan di: Oktober 27, 2008
untuk sebuah novel dewasa, buku ini pantas dibaca oleh setiap lajang yang bersiap diri untuk menikah. Ada banyak intrik dan konflik yang dipaparkan dalam pola cerita yang dapat membantu menjadikannya sebagai pola dasar dalam berinteraksi secara benar dan baik.
kisahnya sendiri memang klasik sekali, yaitu pelarian rasa akibat frustasi oleh kenyataan yang tidak diinginkan. cinta yang terbelah akibat pengabaian dan kekacauan hidup. apa sebenarnya solusi dari setiap permasalahn yang dialami para tokoh di sini?
membaca novel ini, kita belajar banyak hal.
kisahnya sendiri memang klasik sekali, yaitu pelarian rasa akibat frustasi oleh kenyataan yang tidak diinginkan. cinta yang terbelah akibat pengabaian dan kekacauan hidup. apa sebenarnya solusi dari setiap permasalahn yang dialami para tokoh di sini?
membaca novel ini, kita belajar banyak hal.
Link yang relevan :
* http://www.kisahcupid.blogspot.com
Daftar Pustaka
Sydney darling harbour oleh Yunisa Cupid Media Group 2008, 2000000 Halaman 978-979-2494-52-8
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Review dari KoKier
Nah ini Ariana, yang sudah berburu sejak Agustus dan baru mendapatkan kemarin malam di Gunung Agung Mal Kelapa Gading... Masalahnya di Jakarta, ini novel cuma ada di Gunung Agung... The good news is cuma tinggal satu biji doang novelnya (ayo replenishment nya)
Thank you, Ariana!
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Yunisa, novel Sydneynya akhirnya baru bisa didapat kemarin malam di TGA MKG, itu pun cuma tinggal 1 lihat di kompi toko buku. Dalam waktu 2 jam, novelnya selesai, bab terakhirnya sampai baca 2 kali hehehe agak sedikit bingung, tapi akhirnya ngerti juga, kapan nih novel berikutnya, pdhl sudah lama banget jarang baca novel. Nama-nama tokohnya bagus terutama Kumalasari. Selamat menyongsong Tahun Baru 2009.
Posted by: Ariana Selasa, 30 Desember 2008 15:20 WIB
Yunisa, akhir cerita bikin penasaran terutama pas Kumalasari ke SDB melihat ada cincin nikahnya, hehehe sampai saya balik ke bagian awal cerita lagi, tapi yang penting happppy ending.
Posted by: Ariana Selasa, 30 Desember 2008 15:40 WIB
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Voting Sydney or Denis?
Yunisa, hehehe saya dukung Kumalasari ke S deh, pilih yang aman setelah tahu jalan cerita akhirnya, kalau belum tahu akhir ceritanya mungkin pilih D, sebenarnya yang hebat itu, pengarangnya.
Posted by: Ariana Selasa, 30 Desember 2008 16:12 WIB
Well, actually I didn't mean to ask the reader to vote, tapi so far semua pembaca berkomentar tentang pilihan masing-masing. Ibu-ibu alumna SMA Stella Duce 1 pada maruk basically, mau dua-duanya HAHAHA
My married best friends: Venny, she chose Sydney because she said Denis is boring (karena selera, karakter, apa aja kok kompak sama Kumalasari). While Dee, she chose Denis because marrying a man who loves you more is the right thing to do (menikah dengan pria yang lebih mencintaimu adalah hal benar yang harus dilakukan). While Rurun, she didn't tell me which one she chose, but she said to my other best friend (who hasn't read this novel): how can Yunisa think about such complication on marriage although she is not married yet? LOL. My best friend in Singapore, Magda, she said, if she is using logic, she will choose Denis, if she is using her heart, she will choose Sydney. Nahhhhh
Monday, December 29, 2008
Available @ Palasarionline.com
Akhirnya ada juga toko buku online di Bandung / Jakarta yang jual ini novel... at discounted price, Rp 18.750 instead of Rp 25.000: Palasarionline
Friday, December 19, 2008
Gramedia Amplas Yogyakarta (Plaza Ambarukmo)
Setelah acara Jumpa Penulis 12 Des 08, saya menyempatkan diri mengecek katalog Gramed Amplas...
Katalog di Gramedia Amplas tanggal 12 Des 08Lalu Senin 15 Des 08, lagi janjian sama KoKiers - Mbak Dewi Meong - Kuching dan Sekar, jadi saya menyempatkan diri memfoto penataan Sydney Darling Harbour di Gramedia Plaza Ambarukmo Yogyakarta ini.
Date taken: 15 Dec 08
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Saturday, December 13, 2008
SMS from my best friends when I was in Jogja
- Yun, novelmu asik bgt. Btw let me know, kepribadian co kayak apa yg kamu mau? Co kayak apa sih yg bisa bikin u jatuh cinta -- Rurun, Kutoarjo, 13 Dec 08. Selesai dalam 1 hari. Sampai sekarang masih penasaran kenapa Yunisa pemikirannya sudah matang padahal belum menikah HAHAHA... Well, nobody wants to be me - socially conscious of parents' social status and obligations :) One thing I know, if I decide to marry someone, I will have no regret marrying that man.
- Hi Yun. Thx for the book. Gw dah mulai baca. Hadiah pdkt adalah dreamcatcher itu mirip banget ama experience gw :) -- Dee, Jakarta, 9 Dec 08. Selesai dalam 1 hari. She said, this novel is the second book she had the urge to finish it in one go. The first book was an English detective novel. She said, she just could not stop reading HAHAHA.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Still NA in Gramedia Taman Anggrek Jkt
As Ariana said before to me, in Gramedia, this novel is registered twice to the catalog database, but still 0 stock!!!
Date: 5 Dec 08
Location: Gramedia Taman Anggrek Jakarta
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Diiklankan di KoKi oleh Juwi
Saat ini saya sedang membaca dua novel. Satu dalam bahasa Inggris dengan judul "Hit" karangan Tara Moss dan satu lagi novel berbahasa Indonesia berjudul "Sydney Darling Harbour" karya Yunisa.
http://community.kompas.com/read/artikel/1741
Nah itu KoKi edisi 3 Desember 2008...
http://community.kompas.com/read/artikel/1741
Nah itu KoKi edisi 3 Desember 2008...
So tired...
OK, I owe Radio 91.3FM the photos from my Sydney trip. They have called me this morning.
I am currently sorting all photos and will need to resize first before sending the photos to them by tomorrow morning... I did scanning and rotating hundred photos since yesterday wee hours.
Been working till midnight in the office starting on Day 1 back to the office *_* Jetlag? Yes! 12 mid nite SGT is 3 am Aussie time. WHOAAAA... Basically my body is screaming... And the bruises I got from the BridgeClimb -- I think my parents will scream as well, just like what my sisters, friends and colleagues did when they saw the big bruises.
Even my activity partner in Sydney shares the same sentiment about our crazy packed work schedule when I sent him the BridgeClimb photos.
Seems everyone is busy at the moment… I am extremely busy too at the moment…. Too much to do.
And not to forget that tomorrow afternoon I will be flying off to Jakarta (4 Dec). I have an appointment (postponed before) with two people in Femina on Friday (5 Dec). Femina is a top women magazine in Indonesia... After that, I will be flying off to my hometown, Yogyakarta to prepare the novels promotion. I have a radio interview and two autograph sessions lining up on 12 and 13 December in Gramedia Plaza Ambarukmo and Gramedia Sudirman, respectively. My publisher's promoter asked me to call her regarding Schoolaholic Princess trilogy Q&A as it will be my first ever meeting my readers... I never did this in the past. Yes, I did few radio interviews, but never really meeting my readers...
Just a few points of my busy schedule...
XOXO
I am currently sorting all photos and will need to resize first before sending the photos to them by tomorrow morning... I did scanning and rotating hundred photos since yesterday wee hours.
Been working till midnight in the office starting on Day 1 back to the office *_* Jetlag? Yes! 12 mid nite SGT is 3 am Aussie time. WHOAAAA... Basically my body is screaming... And the bruises I got from the BridgeClimb -- I think my parents will scream as well, just like what my sisters, friends and colleagues did when they saw the big bruises.
Even my activity partner in Sydney shares the same sentiment about our crazy packed work schedule when I sent him the BridgeClimb photos.
Seems everyone is busy at the moment… I am extremely busy too at the moment…. Too much to do.
And not to forget that tomorrow afternoon I will be flying off to Jakarta (4 Dec). I have an appointment (postponed before) with two people in Femina on Friday (5 Dec). Femina is a top women magazine in Indonesia... After that, I will be flying off to my hometown, Yogyakarta to prepare the novels promotion. I have a radio interview and two autograph sessions lining up on 12 and 13 December in Gramedia Plaza Ambarukmo and Gramedia Sudirman, respectively. My publisher's promoter asked me to call her regarding Schoolaholic Princess trilogy Q&A as it will be my first ever meeting my readers... I never did this in the past. Yes, I did few radio interviews, but never really meeting my readers...
Just a few points of my busy schedule...
XOXO
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Day 6: Sydney Tower
The route I took is walking from Four Season, passing by Martin Place again to Sydney Tower, then planning to go to Hard Rock Cafe via Hyde Park. I didn't know that Hard Rock Cafe Sydney has closed down in 2007... :(
George Street was closed (no cars whatsoever) because of Christmas parade (the pedestrian precinct was so crowded, I have no patience to watch it!)
This is the centre stage of Martin Place where free concert is often held
Martin Place, Sydney
Ugly post card photo AUD 35
$7 coin only photo... not enough coin to retake, here it goes my head!
Sydney Opera House from the back
The Bridge and the sea
Beautiful landscape of Sydney
Darling Harbour from Sydney Tower
Sydney Tower from Hyde Park
Captain Cook Statue in Hyde Park (from the back)Saturday, November 29, 2008
Day 5: Sailing
When I write sunset cruise, I imagine that I just sit and relax, no need to do any physical activity (menarik layar, misalnya). I expect the sun will shine and change colour beautifully. The fact I faced was disappointing. It was cloudy, raining (so the boat was uncomfortable, and you need to do some physical exercise to get the boat moving!)
Sunset Cruise on Sydney Harbour with Eastsail.
Eastsail d’albora Marina, New Beach Road Rushcutters Bay NSW 2011
www.eastsail.com.au
This is the life! Enjoy the freedom of being pampered by professionals while cruising on the harbour in a luxurious Beneteau yacht with EastSail. Let the experienced skipper take you on a tour of Sydney Harbour and its internationally recognised attractions. Feel the sea breeze on your face and the hum of the water flowing around you.
Sunset Cruise on Sydney Harbour with Eastsail.
Eastsail d’albora Marina, New Beach Road Rushcutters Bay NSW 2011
www.eastsail.com.au
This is the life! Enjoy the freedom of being pampered by professionals while cruising on the harbour in a luxurious Beneteau yacht with EastSail. Let the experienced skipper take you on a tour of Sydney Harbour and its internationally recognised attractions. Feel the sea breeze on your face and the hum of the water flowing around you.
Our skipper, he came from Germany - been in Australia for 10 years
Sydney Bridge from the sea
Sydney CBD and other ship. It was foggy, black, cloudy... not romatic at all
Opera House from the sea in an unpleasant weather
80-million house in Double Bay. Get me in there!
Berpose sebagai nahkoda
Under the Bridge, far in the sea
My king size bed @ Four SeasonDay 5: QVB and shopping
In the morning, I walked to QVB to hunt for souvenirs -- I bought few bookmarks...
Check the following websites for more photos about QVB
Check the following websites for more photos about QVB
http://www.qvb.com.au/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_Victoria_Building
The top of Christmas tree in level 3 of QVB
This Xmas tree is sponsored by Swarovski crystal
Queen Victoria Building -- one of the most beautiful shopping mall in the world!- Monday: 9am* - 6pm
- Tuesday: 9am* - 6pm
- Wednesday: 9am* - 6pm
- Thursday: 9am* - 9pm
- Friday: 9am - 6pm
- Saturday: 9am* - 6pm
- Sunday and public holidays: 11am - 5pm
* Stores located on Level 1 and Level 2 open at I0am.
Certain stores including cafes and restaurants remain open for longer hours
I think, Sydney malls really have beautiful Christmas trees, and the design is similar from year to year, unlike Singapore -- I think 2006 was pretty, but 2007 and 2008 were ugly.
"Real" Santa Clause posing for photo (you have to pay if you want to take pics with him) 
Another beautiful Xmas tree in a mall near Juwi's house Friday, November 28, 2008
Day 4: Bush walking in Blue Mountain
Eco nature walk (3 hrs) including a light lunch at Wentworth Falls with hotel transfers and a qualified ecological guide with Tread Lightly Eco Tours.
www.treadlightly.com.au
Tim Tranter was the guide. His cell is iPhone and was curious when I checked my Viewty (LG) phone. It was raining when I waited for him at Three Sisters Point bus stop.
Thanks to Greg, who wrote that he loved adventure -- never thought about the possibility that adventure is equal to hiking (or in Australian term, bush walking), I was put into a serious stamina and physical torture of my life... 3-hour "easy" hiking -- which is not that easy at all for me as it was raining for hours before we started hiking and the muddy, the slippery route... (I still prefer the small mountain I hiked with my best friend in Jeju in 2007).
And at the end of the route, I had to stop for few minutes to catch my breath...
Can you keep up, baby girl -- I lose my breath... (Beyonce mode: ON)
Wilderness
So blue
A view to kill
Vast, wonderful nature in Blue Mountain
Steep and very slippery to hike, especially after raining
There is security barrier so that we won't fall down
Half view of the waterfall
Full view of the waterfall (one hour plus after the half view)
This is the cave "restaurant" where people often get some rest and eat
I'm having lunch in a cave, for the first time - chicken tandori wrap tasted so good because I was so hungry!
Wild blue flower
Wild white flower
There were actually people who hand-carved the stairs in late 1800
Posing surrounding the burnt trees
This burnt forest can renew itself in 3 months! (around 100 days) - can be used for Twilight shooting huh? -- the vampires will appear out of nowhere...
www.treadlightly.com.au
Tim Tranter was the guide. His cell is iPhone and was curious when I checked my Viewty (LG) phone. It was raining when I waited for him at Three Sisters Point bus stop.
Tread Lightly eco tours provide international visitors with Advanced Ecotourism Accredited bush walks and 4wd tours. Their qualified ecological guides are specialists in the environmental and the cultural aspects of the Blue Mountains World Heritage National Park. All tours are an educational and sensory experience with full emphasis on minimal impact best practice. Each tour is tailored made to suit client needs and expectations. Visitors explore a sensory experience in ancient rainforests, deep canyons, amazing waterfalls and views. The World Heritage wilderness accentuates their interpretive ecological experience.
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Blue Mountain has a self-surviving ability that other area seldom has. It is very old by geology (before dinosaur time) and people have climbed (and got lost) since mid 1800! Nowadays, the satelite technology (thanks to cell phone) can be used for tracking missing hikers.
Well, as for me, I am not an athletic girl at all. In fact, for the past few months, I have been chained to stare Excel spreadsheet, MS Powerpoint for >300 hours a month!
Well, as for me, I am not an athletic girl at all. In fact, for the past few months, I have been chained to stare Excel spreadsheet, MS Powerpoint for >300 hours a month!
Thanks to Greg, who wrote that he loved adventure -- never thought about the possibility that adventure is equal to hiking (or in Australian term, bush walking), I was put into a serious stamina and physical torture of my life... 3-hour "easy" hiking -- which is not that easy at all for me as it was raining for hours before we started hiking and the muddy, the slippery route... (I still prefer the small mountain I hiked with my best friend in Jeju in 2007).
And at the end of the route, I had to stop for few minutes to catch my breath...
Can you keep up, baby girl -- I lose my breath... (Beyonce mode: ON)
These photos are for Kak Rus ^_^ the real hiker in my circle of friends!
Wilderness
So blue
A view to kill
Vast, wonderful nature in Blue Mountain
Steep and very slippery to hike, especially after raining
There is security barrier so that we won't fall down
Half view of the waterfall
Full view of the waterfall (one hour plus after the half view)
This is the cave "restaurant" where people often get some rest and eat
I'm having lunch in a cave, for the first time - chicken tandori wrap tasted so good because I was so hungry!
Wild blue flower
Wild white flower
There were actually people who hand-carved the stairs in late 1800
Posing surrounding the burnt trees
This burnt forest can renew itself in 3 months! (around 100 days) - can be used for Twilight shooting huh? -- the vampires will appear out of nowhere...Day 4: Blue Mountain - 3 sisters etc
It was raining on and off on the second day I spent in Blue Mountain. The first part of the itinerary was OK... The Scenic World despite the wetness (rhythm of the rain n windy). Let the pictures speak for themselves! I just felt that I am so small, God is so great!
Experience the World Heritage Listed National Park from the three different attractions.
Scenic World, less than two hours from Sydney, is one of the most popular privately owned tourist attractions in Australia. Located at Katoomba on the edge of a 200 metre cliff overlooking the Three Sisters, the attraction comprises three exciting rides: The Scenic Railway, the world’s steepest incline railway, The Scenic Skyway, a cable car ride over the spectacular Jamison Valley, 200 metres above the valley floor and The new Sceniscender, Australia’s steepest cable car ride, a 545 metre ride into previously inaccessible parts of the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains.
Opened in late 2002 is Scenic World’s Boardwalk. This elevated boardwalk winds through the temperate rainforest and gives visitors and unparalleled feel for the Blue Mountains. The 390 metre section between the two bottom stations is wheelchair accessible, via the Sceniscender. The southern loop of the boardwalk forms a 1.5 kilometre circuit starting near the mine and finishing at the Sceniscender bottom station. Stroll along the walkway throughout towering Jurassic rainforest and refresh both your spirit and soul.
A Souvenir (Blue Mountain certificate) - AUD 2.50
Posing at Three Sisters - photo taken from above the previous day
This is so blue *and green*
Skyway
Railway - the steepest railway on earth -- only last for few seconds
Walkway - it was raining all the wayThursday, November 27, 2008
Day 3: The Edge Cinema & York Fairmont Resort
The Edge Cinema
225 Great Western Highway, Katoomba
http://www.edgecinema.com.au/
The Edge Movie - adventure and discovery in the Blue Mountains Wilderness on a Giant Six Storey High Cinema Screen. This documentary film explores raging waters, early colonial settlement, underground caves, aboriginal history and the world's oldest living trees species, the Wollemi Pine. Students will gain an insight into the geographical evolution of this World Heritage Area and the management practices that have been put in place to protect the flora and fauna on the Blue Mountains for future generations to enjoy.
Actually the cinema was under renovation (till mid Dec 08) since it's quite old (since 1996). Not as big as the one in Singapore Science Centre, IMO. The movie was OK, you see what the nature has to offer. Wilderness. Before the movie started, I sipped a cup of hot choc. It tasted so good due to the cold weather plus the styrofoam??? LOL.
York Fairmont Resort
1 Sublime Point Road, Leura NSW 2780
www.fairmontresort.com.au
2 nights accommodation including Breakfast
225 Great Western Highway, Katoomba
http://www.edgecinema.com.au/
The Edge Movie - adventure and discovery in the Blue Mountains Wilderness on a Giant Six Storey High Cinema Screen. This documentary film explores raging waters, early colonial settlement, underground caves, aboriginal history and the world's oldest living trees species, the Wollemi Pine. Students will gain an insight into the geographical evolution of this World Heritage Area and the management practices that have been put in place to protect the flora and fauna on the Blue Mountains for future generations to enjoy.Actually the cinema was under renovation (till mid Dec 08) since it's quite old (since 1996). Not as big as the one in Singapore Science Centre, IMO. The movie was OK, you see what the nature has to offer. Wilderness. Before the movie started, I sipped a cup of hot choc. It tasted so good due to the cold weather plus the styrofoam??? LOL.
York Fairmont Resort
1 Sublime Point Road, Leura NSW 2780
www.fairmontresort.com.au
2 nights accommodation including Breakfast
York Fairmont Resort is a 4 1/2 star Resort located in the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains. The location is perfect, only minutes from all the attractions of the Blue Mountains and five minutes from Katoomba’s sightseeing including the world famous Three Sisters and Scenic World. York Fairmont Resort is a comfortable 90 minutes drive from the Sydney’s CBD and airport and is easily accessed by rail and car.
-- Actually the one way journey took 3 hours, not 90 minutes!!! Greg is correct! It is in the middle of "nowhere"... without a car, you can't reach this place. Even the bus is only once a day...
Well, in my personal standard, I don't classify this as 4*, the building is quite old, the dinner menu is so limited... but because of the tiring activity, I didn't really bother. I just feel -- I enjoy Indonesia mountains more because of the food! HAHAHA plus, no physical activities that will tire me so muchhh...
Day 3: Jenolan Cave
Jenolan Caves – The Orient Cave tour
http://www.jenolancaves.org.au/
Average inspection time: 1½ hour
Length: 470 metres
Number of stair steps: 358
Fitness level: average
Initially, nobody was interested in posing with the stone. But near the end of the tour, some started to pose, so I followed :P
Entrance. Phew, hiking 15-mins steep steps to reach this door!
Stalagmit /Stalagmite
Stalagtit / Stalagtite
Hidden Beauty for million years
I feel very small... I am nothing compared to this awesomeness...
http://www.jenolancaves.org.au/
Average inspection time: 1½ hour
Length: 470 metres
Number of stair steps: 358
Fitness level: average
'Fun!' 'Awesome!' 'Unbelievable!' 'Magical!' These are words you will use to describe Jenolan Caves to your friends. On any visit to Australia (the Blue Mountains of New South Wales), Jenolan Caves is an experience you should not miss. Regarded as Australia’s most outstanding cave system – with 11 spectacular show caves, pure underground rivers and amazing formations – Jenolan Caves is among the finest and oldest cave systems in the world.
The temperature was humid, around 15 degrees. Dunno why, my face got so oily... I will remember this as the orange cave - oxydized limestone (batu kapur terkena oksidasi jutaan tahun).
Initially, nobody was interested in posing with the stone. But near the end of the tour, some started to pose, so I followed :P
Entrance. Phew, hiking 15-mins steep steps to reach this door!
Stalagmit /Stalagmite
Stalagtit / Stalagtite
Hidden Beauty for million years 
I feel very small... I am nothing compared to this awesomeness...Day 3: Detour by the driver
After the morning high tea, before the Jenolan Cave, the driver needed to pick up something from his house, so there is a detour to see Aussie farm
Nah, this is the farm
The Lookout Point for 3 Sisters
Eucalyptus tree? So tall, so majestic...
some famous valleyDay 3: Bygone Beautys Tea
First, I got a private transfer to the Blue Mountains with Fantastic Aussie Tours
Blue Mountains from Four Season
http://fantastic-aussie-tours.com.au/
Heading to Leura, Blue Mountains area to have high tea, a courtesy from Bygone Beautys
Address: 20–22 Grose Street, Leura NSW 2780
www.bygonebeautys.com.au
Bygone Beautys is an Antique Emporium and Tearoom located in the picturesque village of Leura. It houses the World’s largest Private Collection of Teapots. They span three centuries and there are over 3,000 on display.
Blue Mountains from Four Season
http://fantastic-aussie-tours.com.au/
Heading to Leura, Blue Mountains area to have high tea, a courtesy from Bygone Beautys
Address: 20–22 Grose Street, Leura NSW 2780
www.bygonebeautys.com.au
Bygone Beautys is an Antique Emporium and Tearoom located in the picturesque village of Leura. It houses the World’s largest Private Collection of Teapots. They span three centuries and there are over 3,000 on display.
Teapots collection -- how if there is an earthquake like in my hometown, Yogyakarta, Indonesia? Thankfully, Australia is safe from tectonic geologically
Being served with tea and cakesWednesday, November 26, 2008
Day 2: Australia the movie
It was the first time I caught a movie in Gold class (and in January 10, 2009, I caught The Dutchess - Gold class for free again in GV Vivocity, Singapore - a courtesy of Twining tea)
I love the business class seat! In Sydney, there was no blanket. In Singapore, they provide a blanket for each seat!
I got Gold Class Bar Vouchers AUD 150 to spend... after a full dinner??? Too bad both of us don't drink... We share a plate of seafood platter, banana smoothies for me and Coke for him. I pass the rest of the voucher to him ^_^
Greg was asleep most of the time (he was very tired after the BridgeClimb and clients meeting in the afternoon), he was awake when the food came LOL. The smell of the seafood -- kayak adikku aja hehe, bangun kalau bau makanan!
It was dark and I would like to savour the calamari (not as good as my expectation -- too salty and overdone). Greg lit his cell phone every time I wanted to grab the food so that I could see which one is calamari, which one is prawn, which one is fish... It was so nice of him -- actually I don't mind munching in the dark though LOL.
Well, although we have no relationship at all, I enjoyed his accompany throughout the packed itinerary! Except for one thing: on the way to the cinema, Greg left me outside a convenience store... I thought he was going to buy some sweets for his sore throat... but he bought something else that I hate *sorry, Greg! I have complained to your aunt about this* It would be better if he restrained himself for that particular thing.
The movie was not bad, I laughed few times -- and commented some in Bahasa Indonesia -- sometimes Greg replied my comments haha *chatterbox - saya ceriwis*
The movie finished at 12:20am; both of us were darn tired. I almost could not walk anymore. So Greg hailed a cab for me -- cross finger that the cab driver would not mind the short distance, while he was walking home -- it is nearer for him rather than he sent me first to the hotel. I just don't want to trouble him.
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starters | SET THE SCENE
BRUSCHETTA $ 11.00
Lightly toasted Turkish bread, one with basil pesto & Roma tomato, the other with olive tapenade & Danish feta.
Garnished with a balsamic reduction. (Vegetarian)
(Product contains nuts)
CRISPY SALT & PEPPER SQUID $ 13.50
Tender squid pieces tossed in salt & lemon pepper batter,lightly fried s/w salad greens, spicy plum dipping sauce& fresh lemon.
ROCKET & PARMESAN SALAD $ 10.00
Baby rocket leaves dressed with basil infused olive oil & balsamic reduction. S/w feta filled red peppers and shaved Parmesan cheese.
CHICKEN TENDERS $ 10.00
Crumbed chicken tenders s/w pickled ginger mayonnaise dip.
ASIAN BEEF SKEWERS $ 12.50
Minced beef fillet seasoned with kaffir lime & sesame seeds, wrapped around a sugarcane skewer. Oven grilled and s/w soy fusion dipping sauce.
CHICKEN SATAY SKEWERS $ 13.50
Chicken thigh skewers marinated in satay spices, oven grilled and s/w satay dipping sauce. (Products contain nuts)
HAND CUT POTATO BATON CHIPS $ 11.50
Hand cut potato baton chips fried until crisp then seasoned with rosemary salt. S/w tamari & pickled ginger mayonnaise dips.
mains FOR ONE
TANDOORI CHICKEN TRAMAZZINI $15.50
Italian sandwich of Tandoori chicken, tomato, salad greens, guacamole & mozzarella cheese between 2 soy linseed flat breads. Lightly toasted and then cut into quarters.
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starters | SET THE SCENE
BRUSCHETTA $ 11.00
Lightly toasted Turkish bread, one with basil pesto & Roma tomato, the other with olive tapenade & Danish feta.
Garnished with a balsamic reduction. (Vegetarian)
(Product contains nuts)
CRISPY SALT & PEPPER SQUID $ 13.50
Tender squid pieces tossed in salt & lemon pepper batter,lightly fried s/w salad greens, spicy plum dipping sauce& fresh lemon.
ROCKET & PARMESAN SALAD $ 10.00
Baby rocket leaves dressed with basil infused olive oil & balsamic reduction. S/w feta filled red peppers and shaved Parmesan cheese.
CHICKEN TENDERS $ 10.00
Crumbed chicken tenders s/w pickled ginger mayonnaise dip.
ASIAN BEEF SKEWERS $ 12.50
Minced beef fillet seasoned with kaffir lime & sesame seeds, wrapped around a sugarcane skewer. Oven grilled and s/w soy fusion dipping sauce.
CHICKEN SATAY SKEWERS $ 13.50
Chicken thigh skewers marinated in satay spices, oven grilled and s/w satay dipping sauce. (Products contain nuts)
HAND CUT POTATO BATON CHIPS $ 11.50
Hand cut potato baton chips fried until crisp then seasoned with rosemary salt. S/w tamari & pickled ginger mayonnaise dips.
mains FOR ONE
TANDOORI CHICKEN TRAMAZZINI $15.50
Italian sandwich of Tandoori chicken, tomato, salad greens, guacamole & mozzarella cheese between 2 soy linseed flat breads. Lightly toasted and then cut into quarters.
NACHOS EL GRANDE (BEEF) $15.50
(VEG) $13.50
Crispy corn chips topped with chilli beef OR re-fried bean sauce and grated cheese s/w sour cream and guacamole.
CHICKEN TENDERS $15.50
Crumbed chicken tenders s/w pickled ginger mayonnaise
dip and a side of hand cut baton chips.
CHEESE & PROSCIUTTO BOARD $18.50
Selection of two fine Australian cheeses, lavosh, dried cranberries and quince paste s/w thinly sliced air-cured Prosciutto.
SALMON GRAVALAX $16.00
Thin slices of traditional Salmon Gravalax cured with dill & spices accompanied by baby rocket leaves, chive sour cream and toasted linseed bread.
platters TO SHARE
MIXED SKEWER PLATTERS $37.00
Please select one of the following combinations all s/w salad greens & hand cut baton chips:
• Satay Chicken & Asian sesame beef combination s/w soy fusion and Satay dipping sauces.
• Satay chicken platter s/w Satay dipping sauce.
• Asian sesame beef platter s/w soy fusion dipping sauce.
(Products contain nuts)
FISHERMAN’S PLATTER $40.00
Selection of battered Barramundi fillet, butterfly garlic prawns and salt & pepper squid s/w tartare sauce. Accompanied by a side of hand cut baton chips and fresh lemon.
(Please note that prawns may be served in their shells)
CHEESE & PROSCIUTTO PLATTER $32.00
Selection of three fine Australian cheeses, lavosh, dried cranberries and quince paste s/w thinly sliced air-cured Prosciutto.
Selection of three fine Australian cheeses, lavosh, dried cranberries and quince paste s/w thinly sliced air-cured Prosciutto.
CHEESE & OLIVE PLATTER $28.00
Italian marinated olives & baby onions finished with basil oil & smoked sea salt s/w Australian cheese selection and garlic toasted Turkish bread. (Vegetarian)
GOURMET PIZZA $21.00
Classic 13” thin crust pizza oven baked to order and garnished with fresh rocket leaves. Your choice of:
• Meat Lovers
• Tandoori Chicken
• Lamb, Fetta & Roasted Pumpkin
desserts TREAT YOURSELF
GOLD CLASS SUPREME SUNDAE
(SINGLE) $ 9.00
(DOUBLE) $ 15.00
Our signature dish……vanilla bean ice cream s/w crushed Maltesers, dark chocolate sauce, burnt caramel sauce and wafers.
(DOUBLE) $ 15.00
Our signature dish……vanilla bean ice cream s/w crushed Maltesers, dark chocolate sauce, burnt caramel sauce and wafers.
CHOCOLATE MUD CAKE $ 10.00
Rich dark chocolate mud cake s/w cream.
APPLE & BERRY CRUMBLE $ 12.00
A country classic of baked apples & berries topped with biscuit crumble. Served cold or warm with vanilla bean ice cream.
SLOW BAKED LEMON/LIME TART $ 9.00
Traditional slow baked tart with lemon & lime.
BAKED NY CHEESECAKE $ 9.00
Baked lime cheesecake with an espresso swirl s/w fresh cream.
Baked lime cheesecake with an espresso swirl s/w fresh cream.
FRESH BAKED SCONES $ 7.90
The perfect morning tea…..2 Buttermilk scones s/w butter, potted jam and fresh cream.
CHEESE BOARD $ 16.00
Just in case you are not a sweet tooth…a selection of three fine Australian cheeses, crackers, Lavosh, dried fruit, cranberries and quince paste.
drinks NON ALCOHOLIC
Just in case you are not a sweet tooth…a selection of three fine Australian cheeses, crackers, Lavosh, dried fruit, cranberries and quince paste.
drinks NON ALCOHOLIC
COLD BEVERAGES
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Lift
Mount Franklin Water
Mount Franklin Sparkling
Orange Juice
(Prices on order)
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Lift
Mount Franklin Water
Mount Franklin Sparkling
Orange Juice
(Prices on order)
HOT BEVERAGES
Coffee beans supplied by Piazza D’oro
Short Black 3.5
Long Black 3.5
Cappuccino 3.5
Latte 3.5
Flat White 3.5
Hot Chocolate 3.5
Liqueur Coffees 12.5
Mug 4
Tea 3.5
Coffee beans supplied by Piazza D’oro
Short Black 3.5
Long Black 3.5
Cappuccino 3.5
Latte 3.5
Flat White 3.5
Hot Chocolate 3.5
Liqueur Coffees 12.5
Mug 4
Tea 3.5
BLENDED DRINKS
Smoothies
Banana OR mango fruit and dairy based smoothies. 8.5
Frappiato
Coffee, ice and milk/ice cream blended drink.
Plain or Malteser. 8.5
Coffee, ice and milk/ice cream blended drink.
Plain or Malteser. 8.5
Day 2: Dinner @ Summit
Well, I was so tired after Day 1: BridgeClimb, Day 2: my own adventure (Opera House, Sydney Aquarium, Sydney Wildlife @ Darling Harbour, then back to Opera House around 4.15pm).
I texted Greg that I needed to shower after such hectic activities -- he kept calling me (gak suka nih diteror sampai di mana kamu - as I have to read the map and count the blocks from Four Season Hotel). I made him wait for me at the lobby of Australia Square as it is nearer to his office. He was still in his work attire, black suit, white long-sleeve shirt and tie. Hoho. I was in my black dress (Madonna for H&M, bought in New York) and red coat (Esprit, belongs to my sister, bought in Hong Kong).
I texted Greg that I needed to shower after such hectic activities -- he kept calling me (gak suka nih diteror sampai di mana kamu - as I have to read the map and count the blocks from Four Season Hotel). I made him wait for me at the lobby of Australia Square as it is nearer to his office. He was still in his work attire, black suit, white long-sleeve shirt and tie. Hoho. I was in my black dress (Madonna for H&M, bought in New York) and red coat (Esprit, belongs to my sister, bought in Hong Kong).
Summit Restaurant
Level 47, Australia Square, 264 George Street, Sydney
http://www.summitrestaurant.com.au/
Note: Lift access street level - Direct lift access to the Summit Restaurant opposite Australia Square security reception. Dresscode - Smart dress code applies - no running shoes, thongs, singlets, shorts, dress jeans only.
Greg was very informative and explained a lot of things about Sydney in general. I enjoyed dining with him, the same feeling with other friends and Papa di KoKi - Ki Ageng Similikithi aka Dr Budiono Santoso. Well, well, I think my communication skills work well with a lot of people.
Personal Note: this is not the first time I dine in a romantic setting with a guy... Plenty have tried and I have given them chances... but no guy has managed to charm me so far. Well, it is so unfortunate that I am not romantic at all by default!
The Bridge from Summit Restaurant (revolving)
Sydney Tower (AMP Tower) from The Summit
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Menu
starters
hot grilled black fig “salad”
pomegranate molasses, unwaxed talegio, almond praline, roasted apple fig jam
cold smoked “petuna” ocean trout served warm signature dish
black pepper oil, poached eggs, brioche butter toast, champagne cream broth
jamon pata negra-serrano (spain)
shaved “black leg pig” air dried ham, poached white balsamic pears, spanish olive oil bread
& crushed pear paste
hiramasa kingfish & salmon “toro”
”wet lemon cure”, fleur de sel, green oil emulsion, three citrus salad, crème fraiche,
seeded pencil bread
prawn “minestrone salad”
borlotti beans, scorched red chilli, roasted zucchini, pressed roma tomato,
caramelised garlic, tomato basil & herb tea
sweet corn “martini”
double cream soup, maple toffee, mozzarella di bufala, baked butter sticks, green herb paint
pacific oysters (tasmania)
six oysters freshly opened
served with cucumber jelly, salad and dressing or
natural with lemon or
hot glazed with spinach and sauce maltaise
hot grilled black fig “salad”
pomegranate molasses, unwaxed talegio, almond praline, roasted apple fig jam
cold smoked “petuna” ocean trout served warm signature dish
black pepper oil, poached eggs, brioche butter toast, champagne cream broth
jamon pata negra-serrano (spain)
shaved “black leg pig” air dried ham, poached white balsamic pears, spanish olive oil bread
& crushed pear paste
hiramasa kingfish & salmon “toro”
”wet lemon cure”, fleur de sel, green oil emulsion, three citrus salad, crème fraiche,
seeded pencil bread
prawn “minestrone salad”
borlotti beans, scorched red chilli, roasted zucchini, pressed roma tomato,
caramelised garlic, tomato basil & herb tea
sweet corn “martini”
double cream soup, maple toffee, mozzarella di bufala, baked butter sticks, green herb paint
pacific oysters (tasmania)
six oysters freshly opened
served with cucumber jelly, salad and dressing or
natural with lemon or
hot glazed with spinach and sauce maltaise
main courses
flash seared hiramasa kingfish
lemon salt, tapenade de provence, cannellini bean paste, nicoise style salad, tarragon mustard
crisp fried scallops & roasted garlic prawns
bread crust, preserved lemon, smoked eggplant, red pepper jam, organic yoghurt,
za’atar spice dressing
homemade pasta “rotolo” (v)
hand rolled semolina pasta, caramelised roasted pumpkin, candied orange & black cabbage,
three cheeses, pepitas, sage nut butter
twice cooked pork belly signature dish
glass crackling, royal gala apple & madagascan vanilla marmalade, apple balsamic toffee
riverina lamb “two ways”
claypot lamb shoulder “ravioli ”, roasted short “rack”, poached then roasted cherries, black
cherry treacle, sweet onion paste
organic chicken “prima vera style”
milk poached breast, crisp milk polenta, herb brine, “confit” leg, crushed garden peas, ribollita,
chianti pan juices
aged beef fillet “medallions”
grain fed black angus, spanish spiced pepper and pink salt rub, salsa rosso, bel l peppers,
sweet onions, pedro ximenes
flash seared hiramasa kingfish
lemon salt, tapenade de provence, cannellini bean paste, nicoise style salad, tarragon mustard
crisp fried scallops & roasted garlic prawns
bread crust, preserved lemon, smoked eggplant, red pepper jam, organic yoghurt,
za’atar spice dressing
homemade pasta “rotolo” (v)
hand rolled semolina pasta, caramelised roasted pumpkin, candied orange & black cabbage,
three cheeses, pepitas, sage nut butter
twice cooked pork belly signature dish
glass crackling, royal gala apple & madagascan vanilla marmalade, apple balsamic toffee
riverina lamb “two ways”
claypot lamb shoulder “ravioli ”, roasted short “rack”, poached then roasted cherries, black
cherry treacle, sweet onion paste
organic chicken “prima vera style”
milk poached breast, crisp milk polenta, herb brine, “confit” leg, crushed garden peas, ribollita,
chianti pan juices
aged beef fillet “medallions”
grain fed black angus, spanish spiced pepper and pink salt rub, salsa rosso, bel l peppers,
sweet onions, pedro ximenes
all desserts 20
hot mango souffle
toasted coconut & mango salad, mango soup, confectioners cream
warm poached strawberry “crunch crumble”
candied buderim ginger syrup, walnut ginger spice cookies, French vanilla custard
spanish style “crème catalonia”
almond brittle crust, pedro ximenes, grilled stonefruits, frozen organic yoghurt
frozen peach melba “frappe”
champagne raspberry jelly, iced double cream, vanilla poached peach, charged with french champagne
macadamia “parfait”
roasted macadamia ice cream, toffee ripple, milk chocolate ribbon, burnt sugar biscuit
Chocolate 24
chocolate is indulgent, rich and comforting
we select only the very best premium special chocolate for each of these desserts, making
sure your life is improved for that moment that you eat them
hot chocolate soufflé - valrhona (france)
66% caraibe grand cru chocolate sauce, almond praline cream
flourless chocolate cake with molten chocolate- valrhona (france)
scorched orange dust, hot chilli sugar, 70% very dark, 33% sweet milk velvet
white chocolate “black fig trifle” - valrhona ivoire (france)
housemade candied fruits, sugar figs, toasted almonds, lemoncello, 70% guanaja
cheese
we work closely with our “affineur” who ages and selects fine ripe “world” cheeses for us.
we are happy and proud to offer the following:
brie: j i n d i triple cream(vic) blue: cropwell bishop stilton(uk) washed rind: taleggio (italy)
cheddar: quick’s cheddar (uk) semi hard: hiedi gruyere(tas) hard: manchego (spain)
one cheese 20
select one cheese from above served with marinated fruits, toasted organic nut and seed bread
the “affineur” 26
a tasting plate of four cheeses served with marinated fruits, toasted organic nut and seed bread
blue: Greg's choice
red: my choice
hot mango souffle
toasted coconut & mango salad, mango soup, confectioners cream
warm poached strawberry “crunch crumble”
candied buderim ginger syrup, walnut ginger spice cookies, French vanilla custard
spanish style “crème catalonia”
almond brittle crust, pedro ximenes, grilled stonefruits, frozen organic yoghurt
frozen peach melba “frappe”
champagne raspberry jelly, iced double cream, vanilla poached peach, charged with french champagne
macadamia “parfait”
roasted macadamia ice cream, toffee ripple, milk chocolate ribbon, burnt sugar biscuit
Chocolate 24
chocolate is indulgent, rich and comforting
we select only the very best premium special chocolate for each of these desserts, making
sure your life is improved for that moment that you eat them
hot chocolate soufflé - valrhona (france)
66% caraibe grand cru chocolate sauce, almond praline cream
flourless chocolate cake with molten chocolate- valrhona (france)
scorched orange dust, hot chilli sugar, 70% very dark, 33% sweet milk velvet
white chocolate “black fig trifle” - valrhona ivoire (france)
housemade candied fruits, sugar figs, toasted almonds, lemoncello, 70% guanaja
cheese
we work closely with our “affineur” who ages and selects fine ripe “world” cheeses for us.
we are happy and proud to offer the following:
brie: j i n d i triple cream(vic) blue: cropwell bishop stilton(uk) washed rind: taleggio (italy)
cheddar: quick’s cheddar (uk) semi hard: hiedi gruyere(tas) hard: manchego (spain)
one cheese 20
select one cheese from above served with marinated fruits, toasted organic nut and seed bread
the “affineur” 26
a tasting plate of four cheeses served with marinated fruits, toasted organic nut and seed bread
blue: Greg's choice
red: my choice
hot grilled black fig “salad”pomegranate molasses, unwaxed talegio, almond praline, roasted apple fig jam
flash seared hiramasa kingfishlemon salt, tapenade de provence, cannellini bean paste, nicoise style salad, tarragon mustard
warm poached strawberry “crunch crumble”
candied buderim ginger syrup, walnut ginger spice cookies, French vanilla custard
cold smoked “petuna” ocean trout served warm (signature dish)
black pepper oil, poached eggs, brioche butter toast, champagne cream broth
(Appetizer Yunisa - tampak atas^)
Appetizer Yunisa - tampak samping
riverina lamb “two ways”
claypot lamb shoulder “ravioli ” , roasted short “rack”, poached then roasted cherries, blackcherry treacle, sweet onion paste
hot chocolate soufflé - valrhona (france)
warm poached strawberry “crunch crumble”candied buderim ginger syrup, walnut ginger spice cookies, French vanilla custard
cold smoked “petuna” ocean trout served warm (signature dish)black pepper oil, poached eggs, brioche butter toast, champagne cream broth
(Appetizer Yunisa - tampak atas^)
Appetizer Yunisa - tampak samping
riverina lamb “two ways”claypot lamb shoulder “ravioli ” , roasted short “rack”, poached then roasted cherries, blackcherry treacle, sweet onion paste
hot chocolate soufflé - valrhona (france)66% caraibe grand cru chocolate sauce, almond praline cream
Day 2: Sydney Opera House (inside): The Architecture
You can only go inside the Opera House if you buy the tour or ticket to the show.
Shell effect inside the ceiling
See the joint concrete above
Can't take the picture inside the concert hall, so I bought the post card. The ceiling to floor distance is 25 metres, and accoustics standard
Tiles positioning to create the colorful illusion. Imported tiles.
Shell effect inside the ceiling
See the joint concrete above
Can't take the picture inside the concert hall, so I bought the post card. The ceiling to floor distance is 25 metres, and accoustics standard
Tiles positioning to create the colorful illusion. Imported tiles. Day 2: Sydney Opera House Inside Tour
It was a tiring day. Hailing a cab is difficult in Sydney. I spent too much time in Darling Harbour (Sydney Aquarium + Wildlife), and had to rush back to Opera House for the tour at 4.30 pm. The tour lasted about an hour.
Peserta tour, semua bule dan India item dari Malaysia, hanya aku yang Indonesia / Singapore
sekitar 200 anak tangga, gak secapek manjat jembatan kemarin
Difotoin sama bule cewek Amerika, udah tua, tapi baik hati ^_^
CBD kelihatan dari Opera House
Jembatan juga kelihatan dari dalam Opera HouseDay 2: Sydney Aquarium (2) - Underwater
Posing while moving (ban berjalan)
My shoes - Nike sneakers that get praises from Hong Kong, Singapore to Sydney!
Plenty sharks
Muka ikan parinya ramah ^_^ Friendly but still deadly stingray
Crowded - giant shark
Scarry shark - Shark's Tale is happening in Sydney AquariumThis is definitely better than Sentosa's Underwater World because the sharks are well-fed!
Day 2: Sydney Aquarium (1): Miniatures & Small Fish
There are a lot of miniatures of Great Barrier Reef, sea from Sydney Bridge and Opera House... plus colorful fish. I like Sydney Aquarium better than the Sydney Wildlife World ^_^
Day 2: Wildlife - Reptile (4)
Again, I don't really like reptiles. So I skip most of it except yang bersifat penyamaran - bunglon - agen rahasia 007.
Pantulan di kaca
Patung sejenis biawak?
Agent Cody Bank -- undercover
Seperti Bond, James Bond 007 beraksi menempel di batang pohon
Secret agent in action menakut-nakuti anak kecil di sebelahku
Pantulan di kaca
Patung sejenis biawak?
Agent Cody Bank -- undercover
Seperti Bond, James Bond 007 beraksi menempel di batang pohon
Secret agent in action menakut-nakuti anak kecil di sebelahkuDay 2: Wildlife (3): Spider n Insects
Ini sebetulnya bagian pertama saat masuk Wildlife, tapi saya gak terlalu suka, jadi cuma foto yang aneh2 aja... 
Serangga berkaki 10 (boneka)
Semut masuk kuping
Spiderman paling berbahaya di dunia
Kecoak paling gede sedunia
Serangga berkaki 10 (boneka)
Semut masuk kuping
Spiderman paling berbahaya di dunia
Kecoak paling gede sedunia Day 2: Wildlife (2) Koala n Wombat
Other Aussie signature animals - koala and wombat... imut2 semua!
Since the wombats are zzzzz, and difficult to spot, I decided to take a picture of the statue haha. Little wombat di atas karpet...
This is the back side of a koala... alias pantat koala!!! (sexy gak? iseng mode: ON!!!)
Cute koala, zzz all day long, karena kurang gizi (berpuluh2 kilo daun Eucalyptus = 150 g steak)
Since the wombats are zzzzz, and difficult to spot, I decided to take a picture of the statue haha. Little wombat di atas karpet...
This is the back side of a koala... alias pantat koala!!! (sexy gak? iseng mode: ON!!!)
Cute koala, zzz all day long, karena kurang gizi (berpuluh2 kilo daun Eucalyptus = 150 g steak)
Yunisa gak mau bau2 sama koala, jadi narsis jarak jauh aja
Day 2: Sydney Wildlife (1) - Kangaroo
I need to take some pic with Aussie animals, so I came to Sydney Wildlife World in Darling Harbour.
$7 coin photo -- hiks kedip -- I was blinking
With giant kangaroo statue -- taken by fellow tourist ^_^
Kangaroo showcase (glass border)
Up close with kangaroo Day 2: Sydney Opera House (outside)
I walked about 20 minutes ++ from Four Season to Opera House passing the Circular Quay. Nice, quiet stroll by myself.
Sydney Opera House
Yunisa posing in Sydney Opera House (standard pose)
Yunisa posing in between the "shells"This pose was taken by an American man -- when I approached him and his wife -- could you take my picture in between the shells? They laughed and said, oh you want an unsual picture!
Standard pose in front of the bridge.
This is the speedy jetboatWell, there is a funny story involving why I can get myself a standard pose with The Bridge and Opera House. There were a pair of old Chinese couple. I told them in my super limited Mandarin, I'll help you two take picture! They were happy posing. Then, I told the husband: Help me take my picture! HAHA. Mutualism symbiotic. My Mandarin teacher should be proud of me coz I was able to recall some vocabs only for emergency needs.
Well, it is strange. Sometimes when I feel like helping tourists (Chinese speaking with zero English ability), suddenly my limited vocab appears in the tip of my tongue. My sisters were amazed and said that I was too kind. If they were me, they would have just ignored and would not take an initiative to tell them that they were Q-ing in a wrong lane. That is just only when I feel like doing something. Well, I have been a foreign tourist many times and fellow tourist or even the locals often help me, so better put some good karma by paying it forward!
Yunisa took a pic of somebody who was taking pics of the birds in a late afternoon
Day 2: Sydney from the sea (via ferry)
This is my favorite thing-to-do in Sydney. Get into the ferry and enjoy Sydney from the sea. My starting point was Circular Quay -- Sydney Harbour, heading to Darling Harbour, where Sydney Aquarium and Wildlife are located.
Narsis di atas ferry
Under the bridge, far in the sea, leaving from Opera House
Luna Park - Korean loves this
CBD from the sea, near Darling Harbour
This is Darling Harbour
Narsis di atas ferry
Under the bridge, far in the sea, leaving from Opera House
Luna Park - Korean loves this
CBD from the sea, near Darling Harbour
This is Darling Harbour Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Day 1: Sydney Bridge Climb
Pictures tell a thousand words. Well, it's been my dream to climb the Sydney Bridge. Of course this itinerary is unacceptable for my parents, so in 2003 I prayed that if someday, I am in Sydney again, I'm gonna climb the bridge!
For sure this activity is not popular for Asian, especially Indonesian, regardless whether they are young or old hahaha. In fact, you climb 2 hours + (an hour for simulation)
For sure this activity is not popular for Asian, especially Indonesian, regardless whether they are young or old hahaha. In fact, you climb 2 hours + (an hour for simulation)
BridgeClimb
5 Cumberland Street, The Rocks NSW 2000
www.bridgeclimb.com
BridgeClimb is Sydney's multi award winning tourist attraction, taking Climbers to the summit of the Sydney Harbour Bridge during a three and a half hour adventure. Climbers will experience the satisfaction and exhilaration of reaching the summit of this Australian Icon, as the city and harbour opens out in 360-degree before them.
Greg, Juwita's nephew has been kind enough and very accommodating by accompanying me in this first physical torture... You know, to reach the starting point of the BridgeClimb, you really need to climb a steep hill.
I got two big bruises on my knees which only fade within 2 months from the BridgeClimb!!!
Greg, Juwita's nephew has been kind enough and very accommodating by accompanying me in this first physical torture... You know, to reach the starting point of the BridgeClimb, you really need to climb a steep hill.
I got two big bruises on my knees which only fade within 2 months from the BridgeClimb!!!
After the climb, we headed to Circular Quay 24-hour cafe because Greg was hungry (I was too tired to be hungry!)
Scan - the Bridge Climb Tix
It took several clicks to get the correct camera setting (sigh, I was their experiment bunny)
Our happy pose group! (can you guess which one is me?)
These are our hard-earned cert
Scan - my Bridge Climb certDay 1: Hotel and surrounding
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney. Stunningly situated overlooking Sydney Harbour in the historic Rocks district, a short walk from the city's shopping and business centres, Four Seasons is vibrant and elegant, with dramatic harbourfront views and a luxurious day spa featuring exclusive skincare and aromatherapy treatments.
"Sydney's swishest hotel is the Four Seasons ...it is certainly the best-positioned place to stay -- the views across to the Opera House are jaw-dropping and it's just a stone's throw from the harbour." Irish Independent, April 5, 2008
--> Personalized greeting card with ugly handwriting from Four Season Sydney hahaDear Ms Gunawan
Welcome to Sydney + Four Seasons
Congratulations on being the lucky winner in The Radio 91.3 promotion - sounds like a great trip!
Hope you enjoy your time here + don't hesitate to call if we can be of help in any way.
Jeff Crowe
Director of Marketing
Touching down, I took a nap for 3 hours since I've not been sleeping due to office work (and economy class with fat passengers nearby -- very difficult to zzzz). Then, I took a walk to Circular Quay and The Rocks. Four Season is quite strategic -- attraction is within walking distance. The Rocks is an old part of Sydney where the immigrants settled down initially...
Then 5 pm, Greg called me to start our adventure in climbing the bridge. He did not know the starting point, so I have to use the map given + the marking I found when strolling around The Rocks.
This was what I missed from Australia: fluffy hot chocolate
The chocolate pancake on the rock - I forgot how big Australian portion is!!!
The Bridge from Circular Quay Post Card from Juwita: The Rocks
Sydney Opera House from the Rock
Sydney Opera House from Four Season hotel room Monday, November 24, 2008
SIN-SYD flight: Mon 24 Nov 08
OK, the flight was delayed by 1 hour. Actually I didn't want to trouble anyone. I am a big girl, I have been traveling around the world on my own. I have been to Sydney before. But Juwi certainly asked him to pick me up LOL.
Enjoying the Disney parade in Changi Airport Terminal 1 where Qantas is assigned. Here is Mickey, Donald & Desi
Enjoying the Disney parade in Changi Airport Terminal 1 where Qantas is assigned. Here is Mickey, Donald & Desi
Mickey as Pirate in Terminal 1 Changi Airport, Singapore
Donald & Deasy in Terminal 1 Changi Airport - pre Christmas, long time before Chinese New Year version
Qantas version of Asian food: rice and beef rendang -- I prefer Garuda's version!Thursday, November 20, 2008
Satu lagi...
hi Yunisa apa kabar?
akhirnya aku dah dapat, beli dan kubaca novel ke-2 mu... huh akhirnya... kutemukan di toko buku Toga Mas, di Gramedia klo di katalog komputernya ada stocknya, tp di cari di lokasi gak ketemu... aneh kan...
wah Yun, keren kok, trus jadinya sebenernya kumalasari ama siapa dong ?? tp dia beruntung ya dapat memiliki 2 cintanya, halah.... hehehe kapan ke yogya lagi? sukses terus ya
salam
terry
(Theresia Sri Rejeki - alumus SMA Stella Duce 1)
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Sultry Sonata from Sydney
This is what Radio91.3 wrote here
Sultry Sonata From Sydney, Australia
Dear Yunisa,
Get ready to fall in love again with what we’ve planned for you and your partner…
Tuesday (25th November 2008)
Rest your mind at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney…Declare your love to your partner when you do the BridgeClimb…
Wednesday (26th November 2008)
Feel yourself on top of the world when dinner is served at Summit Restaurant…Take a moment to know love with Gold Class tickets to the movie ‘Australia’
Thursday (27th November 2008)
Awe in the presence of Blue Mountains with Fantastic Aussie Tours…Enjoy a cup of tea for two at Bygone Beautys…Cave in to temptation when you are at Jenolan Caves…Widen your love horizon of Mother Nature at The Edge Cinema…Lay your heart overnight at York Fairmont Resort…
Friday (28th November 2008)
Refresh your spirit and soul at Scenic World and Echo Point…
Saturday (29th November 2008)
Pledge your love to each other with a sunset cruise on Sydney Harbour…
Lots of Love,
Radio 91.3, Tourism Australia and 20th Century Fox
Monday, November 17, 2008
Homosexuality - by Rev David Burke, ORPC
Homosexual behaviour is sin because it is against the God's 'nature of nature'.
Lev 18:22 Do not lie with a man as one lies with a woman; that is detestable
Rom 1:27 In the same way the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another. Men committed indecent acts with other men, and received in themselves the due penalty for their perversion
1 Cor 6:9-10 Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.
Our sexuality is a good gift of God. But like all good gifts, it can be put to sinful uses when driven by our fallen nature. Because our sexuality is so powerful, it does greater damage when misused.
While homosexual behaviour is sin, it is no worse than other sexual sins. Along with them, it draws God's judgement if it continues. It draws God's grace if it is confessed and repented with faith.
Rejection of God's rule is the root problem, not homosexual actions or other sinful behaviours. We are all sinners and strugglers at one point or another.
Lev 18:22 Do not lie with a man as one lies with a woman; that is detestable
Rom 1:27 In the same way the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another. Men committed indecent acts with other men, and received in themselves the due penalty for their perversion
1 Cor 6:9-10 Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.
Our sexuality is a good gift of God. But like all good gifts, it can be put to sinful uses when driven by our fallen nature. Because our sexuality is so powerful, it does greater damage when misused.
While homosexual behaviour is sin, it is no worse than other sexual sins. Along with them, it draws God's judgement if it continues. It draws God's grace if it is confessed and repented with faith.
Rejection of God's rule is the root problem, not homosexual actions or other sinful behaviours. We are all sinners and strugglers at one point or another.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Interview with Aditya FM
Sorry, I am late in updating. Actually I had a tele-interview (I called in to the radio) with Aditya FM Pekanbaru (87.6FM) last Tuesday, 11 Nov 08. It was a morning show with Nadine and Robby.
The recording will be e-mailed to me soon. I will upload it to my multiply and give the link here (to be updated)
Well, we talked a lot about my first novel Sakura Bersemi di Yokohama, my life in Singapore -- whether it affects my writing hobby (oh yes! definitely working full-time with clocking 300 hours a month to plenty projects really makes me unable to write any fiction...) And one of the audiences asked me when Schoolaholic Princess Trilogy will come to Pekanbaru... And I was teased a lot because I killed the favorite male lead in my first novel HAHAHAH... Not so much talk about this Sydney Darling Harbour novel though :(
I will be off to Sydney soon (thanks to this novel) -- I won a quiz of Romantic Sydney Getaway from 91.3FM (a radio in Singapore) from 24-30 Nov.
PS: I will drop by in Aditya FM next January 2009 and hold a novels promo in Gramedia Pekanbaru.
The recording will be e-mailed to me soon. I will upload it to my multiply and give the link here (to be updated)
Well, we talked a lot about my first novel Sakura Bersemi di Yokohama, my life in Singapore -- whether it affects my writing hobby (oh yes! definitely working full-time with clocking 300 hours a month to plenty projects really makes me unable to write any fiction...) And one of the audiences asked me when Schoolaholic Princess Trilogy will come to Pekanbaru... And I was teased a lot because I killed the favorite male lead in my first novel HAHAHAH... Not so much talk about this Sydney Darling Harbour novel though :(
I will be off to Sydney soon (thanks to this novel) -- I won a quiz of Romantic Sydney Getaway from 91.3FM (a radio in Singapore) from 24-30 Nov.
PS: I will drop by in Aditya FM next January 2009 and hold a novels promo in Gramedia Pekanbaru.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Hore, Tante Johanna suka :D
Saya sudah sms begitu selesai baca "Sydney Darling Harbour". Hari Sabtu yl baca novelnya… dalam sehari sudah selesai…selesainya tengah malam ya… Karena saya termasuk generasi tua, saya lebih suka gaya bahasa yang lebih formal seperti dalam novel ini… Ceritanya juga lebih riil… dibanding dari "sakura bersemi" … Tapi pada bagian terakhir, sempat bingung juga…. Anyway, kembangkan terus bakat tulis menulis ini…. Siapa tahu nanti kalau sudah seumur Ki Ageng, cara menulisnya juga akan berubah, dan malah tambah lebih kuat imajinasinya … ha..ha..
(Tante Johanna Wulansari, Singapore)
Hehehe, bagian Fisika Kuantum ya bikin bingung? *tebakan sok yakin*
Kayaknya Tante Johanna lebih suka gaya bahasa ini karena beliau kan pekerjaan sehari-hari mengajar Bahasa Indonesia hehehehhe :D
Monday, November 10, 2008
Kenapa lebih tipis?
Oh well, bear in mind, Yunisa, when you write, you always imagine whether this novel will be TV series or a movie, and it will affect the length of the story you write. And that is your answer when your friend ask you: oh, why is Sydney Darling Harbour thinner than Sakura Bersemi di Yokohama ?
Yeah, tadi waktu Yoyo tanya kok novel Sydney Darling Harbour lebih tipis dari novel pertamaku, jawabannya emang karena waktu nulis novel Sakura, aku membayangkan itu bakal dijadikan serial TV, jadi mesti panjang... sementara waktu nulis novel Sydney, aku membayangkan bakal dijadikan film bioskop hehehe, jadi lebih pendek, tokoh lebih sedikit.
*daya khayal tinggi*
Yeah, tadi waktu Yoyo tanya kok novel Sydney Darling Harbour lebih tipis dari novel pertamaku, jawabannya emang karena waktu nulis novel Sakura, aku membayangkan itu bakal dijadikan serial TV, jadi mesti panjang... sementara waktu nulis novel Sydney, aku membayangkan bakal dijadikan film bioskop hehehe, jadi lebih pendek, tokoh lebih sedikit.
*daya khayal tinggi*
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Dari Pembaca: Mimpi?
Yunisa aku udah beli dan udah baca Sydney Darling Harbour..
whaa sippp.. bagus bu
... dari awal baca GRAFIK nya naik' terus, sampai peak nya .. ternyataaaaa.... (CENSORED)
..aku seneng pas baca bagian " pada masa sulitnya Kumala akhirnya Sydney menghubungi Kumala lagi ...pdhal udah sempat loss contact..
bagian itu aku senenggg bgt.. haha...asthough too gud 2 b true gitu ya...(doesn't matter meskipun ternyata itu MIMPI while she's "unconscious" )
whaa sippp.. bagus bu
... dari awal baca GRAFIK nya naik' terus, sampai peak nya .. ternyataaaaa.... (CENSORED)
..aku seneng pas baca bagian " pada masa sulitnya Kumala akhirnya Sydney menghubungi Kumala lagi ...pdhal udah sempat loss contact..
bagian itu aku senenggg bgt.. haha...asthough too gud 2 b true gitu ya...(doesn't matter meskipun ternyata itu MIMPI while she's "unconscious" )
Justina Marhadi, fellow Stece alumnus, between Jakarta-Batam-Singapore
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Waduh, selain pragmatism reincarnation, ternyata ada juga yang mengartikannya sebagai MIMPI... Susah juga ya kalau maksud pengarang sebenarnya adalah Fisika Kuantum hehehe... Anyway, let the reader interpret themselves... I keep it open... but actually it's Quantum Physics, really!
Oh yeah, pingin ngomong ke adik bungsuku Martha Rinna Dewi : nah ini novel emang untuk 20 tahun ke atas, jadi anak kecil (yang baru ABG) memang jadi mumet kalau baca hahahah :D Makanya jangan asal langsung samber novel2 yang dianter penerbit ke rumah... Tanya dulu sama pengarangnya hehehehe
Oh yeah, pingin ngomong ke adik bungsuku Martha Rinna Dewi : nah ini novel emang untuk 20 tahun ke atas, jadi anak kecil (yang baru ABG) memang jadi mumet kalau baca hahahah :D Makanya jangan asal langsung samber novel2 yang dianter penerbit ke rumah... Tanya dulu sama pengarangnya hehehehe
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Cover scan + general update
OK, I forgot to scan the real book... It's pocket size, very light. I have sent it to Pak Janto Marzuki in Stockholm - Sweden yesterday and my aunt in Hong Kong... I am meeting Dr Budiono San... (Ki AS darling) this Friday night, after his conference opening in Singapore (save postage)... and hopefully Juwita in Sydney on the last week of November (save postage).
Oh yeah, I hope Dee (my best friend who was just married last weekend) does not forget to collect this novel in our best friend's home in Jakarta (they live in nearby neighbourhood).
Magda has finished reading. And after our discussion, she knows that I always write a super woman character with my good values -- this is something to sell to the media, Pak Harry once told me. He felt that most of the time, I was not selling this good point of my writing style.
Pak Harry is arranging my interview with Aditya FM, a radio in Pekanbaru latest by next week.
Hore, akhirnya wawancara radio lagi...
My meeting with Femina magazine was cancelled because of traffic jam and flood last Monday in Jakarta highway... Iya tol macet total n jalan ke bandara banjir, jadi perlu 3 jam dari kantor Femina ke Soekarno-Hatta, jadi diundur Des pas aku ke Jakarta lagi...
Oh yeah, I hope Dee (my best friend who was just married last weekend) does not forget to collect this novel in our best friend's home in Jakarta (they live in nearby neighbourhood).
Magda has finished reading. And after our discussion, she knows that I always write a super woman character with my good values -- this is something to sell to the media, Pak Harry once told me. He felt that most of the time, I was not selling this good point of my writing style.
Pak Harry is arranging my interview with Aditya FM, a radio in Pekanbaru latest by next week.
Hore, akhirnya wawancara radio lagi...
My meeting with Femina magazine was cancelled because of traffic jam and flood last Monday in Jakarta highway... Iya tol macet total n jalan ke bandara banjir, jadi perlu 3 jam dari kantor Femina ke Soekarno-Hatta, jadi diundur Des pas aku ke Jakarta lagi...
scan of front cover
scan of back cover
Headache... Sydney trip...
*headache*
First of all, I don't have any male friends who are free on 24 Nov - 2 Dec.
Second, Juwita in Sydney has provided me a partner there (it was confirmed yesterday night), which according to my best friend after I showed them his photo -- is quite good looking. (hahaha, Juwi tau aja deh).
Oh well, I prefer to spend all the romantic time with a handsome man of course! (every girl will agree with me). I hope the sponsor can understand. 1 air tix only for me is enough IMO. The quality time matters more... rather than spending time "in romance" with an ugly guy...
Plus my two sisters will fly together with me... My parents will pay for them.
Worst scenario, this trip will be cancelled. My parents said, ya udah kalau gitu... sementara anaknya ini merasa sia-sia menang lomba. If this prize is forfeited, I will feel very disappointed. Come on, I want to see Juwi! I want to see Hugh Jackman... I want to climb Sydney Bridge...
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First of all, I don't have any male friends who are free on 24 Nov - 2 Dec.
Second, Juwita in Sydney has provided me a partner there (it was confirmed yesterday night), which according to my best friend after I showed them his photo -- is quite good looking. (hahaha, Juwi tau aja deh).
Oh well, I prefer to spend all the romantic time with a handsome man of course! (every girl will agree with me). I hope the sponsor can understand. 1 air tix only for me is enough IMO. The quality time matters more... rather than spending time "in romance" with an ugly guy...
Plus my two sisters will fly together with me... My parents will pay for them.
Worst scenario, this trip will be cancelled. My parents said, ya udah kalau gitu... sementara anaknya ini merasa sia-sia menang lomba. If this prize is forfeited, I will feel very disappointed. Come on, I want to see Juwi! I want to see Hugh Jackman... I want to climb Sydney Bridge...
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Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Romantic Sydney Getaway
date Nov 5, 2008 9:45 AM
subject Romantic Sydney Getaway
Hi Yunisa,
Congrats on winning the Romantic Sydney Getaway .
Dari KoKi
Yunisa: Kayanya hari ini ada yang dapet liburan 5 hari ke Sydney ya? Ato namanya aja yang sama ya? ^_^ (Klo enggak ya..sekalian bikin gosip ah..denger di 91.3 soale...hehehe)
subject Romantic Sydney Getaway
Hi Yunisa,
Congrats on winning the Romantic Sydney Getaway .
Dari KoKi
Yunisa: Kayanya hari ini ada yang dapet liburan 5 hari ke Sydney ya? Ato namanya aja yang sama ya? ^_^ (Klo enggak ya..sekalian bikin gosip ah..denger di 91.3 soale...hehehe)
Posted by: QueeNerva | Jumat, 31 Oktober 2008 | 08:19 WIB
Iya..pagi2 nyampe opis, eh..denger nama Yunisa..kirain orang lain. Tapi dari suaranya kayanya orang Indonesia :D:D:D Dan Yunisa Indonesia di Spore yang gw kenal (kapan kenalannya ya..) ya cuman sampeyan.
Btw, ni dah 2 kali aku ga sengaja nemu nama kmu lho..sebelumnya ada di Femina pas aku ke Batam minggu lalu, di kolom "Jujur saja". Liat nama ma foto..kayanya familier ni.. Dunia itu kecil...
Eh ya..jangan lupa oleh2..hahahaha
Iya..pagi2 nyampe opis, eh..denger nama Yunisa..kirain orang lain. Tapi dari suaranya kayanya orang Indonesia :D:D:D Dan Yunisa Indonesia di Spore yang gw kenal (kapan kenalannya ya..) ya cuman sampeyan.
Btw, ni dah 2 kali aku ga sengaja nemu nama kmu lho..sebelumnya ada di Femina pas aku ke Batam minggu lalu, di kolom "Jujur saja". Liat nama ma foto..kayanya familier ni.. Dunia itu kecil...
Eh ya..jangan lupa oleh2..hahahaha
Posted by: QueeNerva | Jumat, 31 Oktober 2008 | 12:06 WIB
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Available in Gunung Agung
Phew, 2 Nov I managed to get my own novels in Gunung Agung Jakarta -- Lokasari Mangga Besar.
Hiks forgot to set my camera phone into 5 Megapixel.
I checked Gramedia Taman Anggrek on Sat, 1 Nov 08, there are 4 books under my name: two Sidney Darling Harbour (yes, typo of Sydney), 1 Sakura Bersemi di Yokohama, 1 Schoolaholic Princess 2 Romansa Singapura! So funny, Schoolaholic 1 The Miracle Boys is not in the catalogue yet!
Hiks forgot to set my camera phone into 5 Megapixel.
I checked Gramedia Taman Anggrek on Sat, 1 Nov 08, there are 4 books under my name: two Sidney Darling Harbour (yes, typo of Sydney), 1 Sakura Bersemi di Yokohama, 1 Schoolaholic Princess 2 Romansa Singapura! So funny, Schoolaholic 1 The Miracle Boys is not in the catalogue yet!
Friday, October 31, 2008
I won a trip to Sydney (91.3 FM and Tourism Australia)
This morning I received a call. First I thought it was a cheesy pick up line from a guy (after I said I am good, he said: How if I can make you feel better) -- maklum pikiran kriminal, I watch Criminal Mind too much, so I thought this guy is trying to get me on a blind date, FYI free dinner is not necessarily making me feel better HAHAHA, but then a female voice joins the conversation... I thought: this sounds like a radio... and why they are talking about climbing bridge... It is supposed to be my pledge when in 2003 parents refused my itinerary to climb the Sydney Bridge...
The rest is history. My entry wins. Still in AWE state. How can I win this? Climb the Sydney Bridge, sunset cruise, candlelight dinner under the star before catching a performance in Sydney Opera House is so standard in my way of writing romance.
PS: No worries, my future husband, I am not a romantic person. I am just researching too much drama for my novels, so - as long as you provide the unlimited credit limit for card for me, definitely I will turn your fantasy into reality. Good food, good sight, good company. Result assured.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
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Monday, October 20, 2008
Sudah ada di Gramed Makassar!
hai... aku dah baca novelmu, kemarin aku di telp Gramedia katanya bukumu sudah ada... jadi aku udah beli en sudah di baca. Bagus juga, temanya tidak biasa. Awalnya sih aku rada bingung dengan jalan ceritanya tapi tambah ke belakang bacanya jadi tambah asyik. Bagus deh, kalo kritikannya sih mungkin cuma bahasanya aja masih agak kurang gaul dikit..he..he..aku tunggu novelmu yang lain lagi ya... (Meiske Isdayanti, Makassar)
Friday, October 3, 2008
Ada di Gramedia Solo Square
Di katalog, stock = 0, tapi di rak buku ada kok! Foto tidak tersedia karena sumber info tidak membawa kamera dan hp nya tidak berkamera. Parah :(
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Quantum Physics vs. Pragmatism Reincarnation
Nggak sabar nunggu Pak Harry nulis resensinya. Udah kelar baca akhir pekan kemarin dan tanya apa ide novel ini ada soal pragmatism reincarnation. Ampunnnn dah, denger istilah itu juga baru sekali! Ini soal QUANTUM PHYSICS, Pak! Teori fisikawan kelas kakap -- yang rada susah dimengerti -- bahwa masa lalu, masa kini, masa sekarang terjadi pada saat yang bersamaan... Bahwa ada versi lain dari diri kita (dengan pilihan hidup yang berbeda) di "dimensi" lain...
Udah ah, ntar yang baca blog ini ikut nimpukin saya :D
Lagi mengatur ngasih autographed novel ke Tante Johanna sama Dr Dede. Too bad, yang di tanganku masih versi Lulu. Tapi kayaknya lebih mantap karena font gede and gak tau apakah yang bersangkutan sempet baca. Paling dipajang doang kayak novel pertamaku LOL.
Udah ah, ntar yang baca blog ini ikut nimpukin saya :D
Lagi mengatur ngasih autographed novel ke Tante Johanna sama Dr Dede. Too bad, yang di tanganku masih versi Lulu. Tapi kayaknya lebih mantap karena font gede and gak tau apakah yang bersangkutan sempet baca. Paling dipajang doang kayak novel pertamaku LOL.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
The fastest reader ever: Venny!
Today my package from Lulu has finally reached my best friend in LA. And Venny was so excited so she literally asked me not to disturb her (usually we chat via MSN) so that she can finish at least half of Sydney Darling Harbour. In the end, in less than 3 hours, she finished the whole book!
Venny: This book is worth filming.
Me: The characters are not a lot (compared to my first novel)
Venny: Yes, this is very interesting. This novel is so different from Sakura... The plot inside is very good.
Me: This is about time as fourth dimension in physics. The author is twisted. LOL. I cut 1 chapter because my sisters said: Sis, are you writing a novel or a physics book? -- that chapter is really about TIME as a DIMENSION.
Venny: See, you include science in this novel!
After a few more discussion about the male characters (oh well only 2 male main characters) that I shan't reveal here (or the readers of this blog will slam me of spoiling)...
Venny: You should write the second sequel!!!
Me: No way, I have plenty other ideas for my other novels that I haven't written.
Oh well, in short, I think I need to get this novel translated to English, so that I can reach broader readers...
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Interesting Points in this novel
Yesterday Mr Harry Suhartanto asked me about this novel, a preparation before he starts reading, of course. That question surprised me, but again, my answer surprised him further.
Kemarin Pak Harry nanya aku tentang isi novel ini, persiapan sebelum dia baca (kan dia mau bikin resensi ke koran hehe). Pertanyaannya bikin aku kaget, tapi seperti biasa, jawabanku lebih bikin dia kaget :D
When I wrote this novel (rough draft in 2004), I remember vividly that my friend, Johan Prawira Gozali told me: Yun, are you sure you want to write this? (he wasn't sure whether Indonesian market is ready for this kind of thing). But then, I still wrote it... and it is sold few years after I completed the manuscript.
Waktu aku nulis novel ini (draft kasar tahun 2004), aku inget temenku Johan Prawira Gozali tanya: Yun, yakin nih mau nulis ini? (dia sendiri gak yakin apa pasar Indonesia siap dengan tulisan semacam ini). Tapi aku EGP dan tetep nulis... dan berhasil menjual naskah ini beberapa tahun setelahnya, begitu kelar nulis lah...
This is a crazy project of a girl who was just facing her Quarter Life crisis (I was just graduated from my MBA that time). I asked myself:
Kemarin Pak Harry nanya aku tentang isi novel ini, persiapan sebelum dia baca (kan dia mau bikin resensi ke koran hehe). Pertanyaannya bikin aku kaget, tapi seperti biasa, jawabanku lebih bikin dia kaget :D
When I wrote this novel (rough draft in 2004), I remember vividly that my friend, Johan Prawira Gozali told me: Yun, are you sure you want to write this? (he wasn't sure whether Indonesian market is ready for this kind of thing). But then, I still wrote it... and it is sold few years after I completed the manuscript.
Waktu aku nulis novel ini (draft kasar tahun 2004), aku inget temenku Johan Prawira Gozali tanya: Yun, yakin nih mau nulis ini? (dia sendiri gak yakin apa pasar Indonesia siap dengan tulisan semacam ini). Tapi aku EGP dan tetep nulis... dan berhasil menjual naskah ini beberapa tahun setelahnya, begitu kelar nulis lah...
This is a crazy project of a girl who was just facing her Quarter Life crisis (I was just graduated from my MBA that time). I asked myself:
- a girl who has been pursued by many men will always ask herself: if I marry a wrong man, can I go back to the past and pick another man?
- domestic violence, e.g. marital rape, parental view vs. Gen Y's view
- how if your husband is homosexual? and you can't divorce him...
- how if after all of the above, your first love comes back to you??? (if you come back, Blue boyband's song hehehhe)
- how if time travel or time paradox trully exists???
Ini projek gila seorang cewek yang baru menghadapi Krisis Seperempat Baya (aku baru lulus MBA waktu itu). Aku tanya ke diri sendiri
- Cewek yang dikejar-kejar banyak cowok, pasti selalu tanya ke diri sendiri: kalau aku kawin sama pria yang salah, bisa nggak aku kembali ke masa lalu dan milih cowok lain?
- KDRT (kekerasan dalam rumah tangga), misal pemerkosaan oleh suami, pandangan kuno orang tua vs. pandangan generasi Y (seperti saya hehe, ngaku masih muda nih, gen Y) baca nih artikel di KoKi hari ini
- bagaimana kalau suamimu homo? dan kamu gak bisa menceraikan dia...
- bagaimana kalau setelah semua yang di atas, cinta pertamamu ngajakin balik ke kamu??? (if you come back, lagunya Blue hehe)
- bagaimana kalau perjalanan waktu atau paradoks waktu benar-benar ada???
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Monday, August 25, 2008
Selesai Cetak
YIHAAAA, Penerbit tadi pagi e-mail, nanya ke mana bukti buku harus dikirim...
The publisher e-mailed me this morning, asking to which address shall they send the proof of this novel... Can't wait to get it on my hand! Hope my mom will find someone to bring this to Singapore!
The publisher e-mailed me this morning, asking to which address shall they send the proof of this novel... Can't wait to get it on my hand! Hope my mom will find someone to bring this to Singapore!
Monday, August 18, 2008
Iklan blog ini di KoKi
Yeah, telat update-nya. Udah lama sih pasang di KoKi, tapi telat juga, harusnya dari dulu biar klik view nya banyak? HEHEHE
Sydney Darling Harbour @ Lulu.com
http://stores.lulu.com/yunisaFor US centric, North American and Europe -- I don't know where I will be in the next 5 years... So, in order to preserve my legacy for all novels I have written, just in case you can't get it in Indonesia, I put them on Lulu.com (will be available in Amazon n Barney, etc. soon as well)...
http://www.lulu.com/content/3636923Description:
Dua lamaran pernikahan dalam satu malam. Hanya satu yang dipilih. Ketika badai rumah tangga menerpa, kehadiran pria yang dahulu tidak dipilih, membuat Kumalasari berharap diberi kesempatan untuk membaca ulang buku kehidupannya. Ia penasaran bagaimana jika dirinya memilih jalan yang berbeda, apakah akhir cerita akan berbeda? Ataukah tetap sama karena memang ada apa yang disebut dengan takdir? Dalam suatu kecelakaan, Kumala melihat dirinya lima tahun yang lalu dan lima tahun mendatang. Dan semuanya tidak pernah sama lagi…
Keywords:
darling harbour Sydney time paradox
Listed in:
Romance
Printed: 180 pages, 6" x 9", perfect binding, black and white interior ink
ISBN: 978-1-4357-6019-6
Publisher: Lulu.com
Rights Owner: Yunisa
Copyright: © 2008 Yunisa
Language: Indonesian
Country: Singapore
Edition: International Edition
Friday, August 15, 2008
Hiksssss
Covernya... duh, if I can go back to the past... I will paste the old one + change the blurb with the new one... Tapi sayang udah telanjur naik cetak.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Sedang cetak...
anita Posted 08/5/2008 6:44 pm
halo mbak...
ow, covernya sempet diedit,,,, tapi profil penulisnya ga, soalnya dah keburu naek cetak...
just wait and see....
ganbatte!!!!
Wuih wuih, udah gak sabar, apalagi target segera cetak ulang hahahha... Yup Pak Harry sudah gak sabar kirim resensinya ke beberapa surat kabar (pasti dimuatnya, dengan pengalaman n koneksi medianya yang super). Terus teman-teman di KoKi minta aku pasang woro2 kalau udah keluar di toko buku...
halo mbak...
ow, covernya sempet diedit,,,, tapi profil penulisnya ga, soalnya dah keburu naek cetak...
just wait and see....
ganbatte!!!!
Wuih wuih, udah gak sabar, apalagi target segera cetak ulang hahahha... Yup Pak Harry sudah gak sabar kirim resensinya ke beberapa surat kabar (pasti dimuatnya, dengan pengalaman n koneksi medianya yang super). Terus teman-teman di KoKi minta aku pasang woro2 kalau udah keluar di toko buku...
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Happy End or Sad End?
Wokeh, lagi semangat nge-blog di sini. Kemarin sahabat saya di LA (Venny) tanya, maksudnya minta sedikit "bocoran" aka spoiler tentang novel ini.
"Yun, happy end nggak? Soalnya gw gak suka yang gak happy end!"
Oh well, Ven, I also like a happy ending. (Kayaknya emang karena kita banyak kemiripan dalam karakter, apa yang kita sukai dan tidak kita sukai, makanya kita jadi nyambung hihihi)
Tapi waktu saya nulis novel ini (awalnya cuma 50 halaman double space), memang mood lagi aneh (hahaha, dulu kan profesi bukan novelis, tapi pengangguran oops, maksudnya jadi Shinigami aka Angel of Death cum social entertainer dengan banyak pasien kanker stadium 4. (please click that link to my English article in Kompas Komunitas / KoKi). Jadi tau sendiri deh, I was not in my best mood to create a cheery atmosphere in my writings. Plus, waktu itu saya lagi rada depresi, identity crisis: what's next after getting my Masters degree? so I weighed all my options a lot with "what if" scenarios. More or less, it is reflected in the gloomy aura of this novel.
However, yes... this is a however... I always want a happy ending for the hero and heroine. Hence, as I told to Venny, this is not a spoiler of the story though.
YES, IT HAS A HAPPY ENDING FOR THE PROTAGONISTS. But again, happiness is relative from which perspective you see the case. *Duh, siap-siap ngabur ah, ntar ditimpuki orang-orang lagi kayak kasus ending-nya my first novel: Sakura Bersemi di Yokohama.
Pesannya, hanya ada satu orang KAMU di WAKTU INI, DIMENSI INI, apapun yang terjadi. Ya, masa lalu memang memengaruhi apa yang terjadi sekarang, tapi ingat, kamu masih punya masa depan!
The past influenced what happens in the present time, but remember, you still have the future to discover! There is only one YOU in THIS PRESENT TIME, THIS DIMENSION, no matter what happened.
Tetap semangat!!! Ganbatte! Jia you! Way to go!!!
"Yun, happy end nggak? Soalnya gw gak suka yang gak happy end!"
Oh well, Ven, I also like a happy ending. (Kayaknya emang karena kita banyak kemiripan dalam karakter, apa yang kita sukai dan tidak kita sukai, makanya kita jadi nyambung hihihi)
Tapi waktu saya nulis novel ini (awalnya cuma 50 halaman double space), memang mood lagi aneh (hahaha, dulu kan profesi bukan novelis, tapi pengangguran oops, maksudnya jadi Shinigami aka Angel of Death cum social entertainer dengan banyak pasien kanker stadium 4. (please click that link to my English article in Kompas Komunitas / KoKi). Jadi tau sendiri deh, I was not in my best mood to create a cheery atmosphere in my writings. Plus, waktu itu saya lagi rada depresi, identity crisis: what's next after getting my Masters degree? so I weighed all my options a lot with "what if" scenarios. More or less, it is reflected in the gloomy aura of this novel.
However, yes... this is a however... I always want a happy ending for the hero and heroine. Hence, as I told to Venny, this is not a spoiler of the story though.
YES, IT HAS A HAPPY ENDING FOR THE PROTAGONISTS. But again, happiness is relative from which perspective you see the case. *Duh, siap-siap ngabur ah, ntar ditimpuki orang-orang lagi kayak kasus ending-nya my first novel: Sakura Bersemi di Yokohama.
Pesannya, hanya ada satu orang KAMU di WAKTU INI, DIMENSI INI, apapun yang terjadi. Ya, masa lalu memang memengaruhi apa yang terjadi sekarang, tapi ingat, kamu masih punya masa depan!
The past influenced what happens in the present time, but remember, you still have the future to discover! There is only one YOU in THIS PRESENT TIME, THIS DIMENSION, no matter what happened.
Tetap semangat!!! Ganbatte! Jia you! Way to go!!!
Time Paradox
Time Paradox is a pretty complicated physics theory. When I wrote Sydney Darling Harbour, I was fascinated with the idea of time travel. If I go back to the past and kill my grandfather, then I won't be born in the future and I cannot do the time travel to murder him in the past.Artemis Fowl and the Time Paradox explores the same theory I used in Sydney Darling Harbour. The past must not be changed so that the present stays as what it is.
One lesson though, the difference between Artemis Fowl technology and my novel: there must only be one ME in one TIME. There can't be two same Kumalasari in the same time. Keep this in mind when you are reading Sydney Darling Harbour later!
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Paradoks Waktu adalah sebuah teori fisika yang cukup rumit. Ketika saya menulis Sydney Darling Harbour, saya lagi "penggumunan" dengan konsep perjalanan menembus waktu. Kalau saya kembali ke masa lalu dan membunuh kakek saya, maka saya tidak akan terlahir di masa depan dan saya tidak bisa melakukan perjalanan ke masa lalu untuk membunuh kakek saya. Bingung nggak?? HEHE.Artemis Fowl and the Time Paradox mengeksplorasi teori yang sama, yang saya gunakan di Sydney Darling Harbour. Masa lalu tidak boleh diubah sehingga masa sekarang tetap sama.
Beda novel saya dengan teknologi Artemis Fowl adalah aturan ini: hanya boleh ada satu SAYA dalam satu WAKTU. Tidak ada dua Kumalasari yang sama pada waktu yang sama. Tolong ingat ini saat Anda membaca Sydney Darling Harbour nanti ya!
Relieved!
Yeah, walau desain cover awal sudah difilmkan, tadi masnya setuju buat memfilmkan desain revisi agar lebih menarik saat novel ini dipajang di toko buku. Kesan pertama harus menggoda, itu prinsip saya ;) Pokoknya harus lebih selling dan menarik perhatian ("appealing") dari buku-buku lainnya.
*Strategic in action*
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Duhhh...
aduh mbak... kemaren pas aku pulang, kayaknya udah difilmkan... gimana dunk? duh...
That one line is AN OUCCCHHHH. Moga-moga masih bisa diperbaiki...
PS: Covernya mann, kesan pertama dari sebuah buku... font-nya "bermasalah"... warnanya bagus yang belakang... Terus blurb-nya harus diganti lebih pendek dengan font lebih kecil... Ah, besok deh, will check again with Cupid.
That one line is AN OUCCCHHHH. Moga-moga masih bisa diperbaiki...
PS: Covernya mann, kesan pertama dari sebuah buku... font-nya "bermasalah"... warnanya bagus yang belakang... Terus blurb-nya harus diganti lebih pendek dengan font lebih kecil... Ah, besok deh, will check again with Cupid.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Blurb, rewritten
I think the current one is definitely too long. This one is better :D
Dua lamaran pernikahan dalam satu malam. Hanya satu yang dipilih. Ketika badai rumah tangga menerpa, kehadiran pria yang dahulu tidak dipilih, membuat Kumalasari berharap diberi kesempatan untuk membaca ulang buku kehidupannya. Ia penasaran bagaimana jika dirinya memilih jalan yang berbeda, apakah akhir cerita akan berbeda? Ataukah tetap sama karena memang ada apa yang disebut dengan takdir? Dalam suatu kecelakaan, Kumala melihat dirinya lima tahun yang lalu dan lima tahun mendatang. Dan semuanya tidak pernah sama lagi…
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Two wedding proposals in one night. Only one was chosen. When the marriage is on the rock, the presence of the other man who was not chosen, makes Kumalasari hope that she is given a chance to re-read her life book. She is curious what if she chose the different path, will the story end differently? Or will it end the same because there is a thing called fate? In an accident, Kumala sees herself five years ago and the next five years. And everything is no longer the same...
Panel Review for Cover
I never let my own opinion dictate everything, especially about the cover. So I always ask my sisters, some of my best friends, and selected VIPs for their opinion. Untuk cover Sydney Darling ini, saya mendapat pakar baru, kenalan dari KoKi (Kolom Kita / Komunitas Kompas), namanya Pak Janto Marzuki di Stockholm, Swedia. (Panggilnya Pak Yanto, ejaan lama bercampur baru, kayak Dr Dede Sutedja). Pak Janto latar belakangnya keren sekali, tidak heran jika beliau bermata jeli dalam warna dan gambar. Senang sekali bahwa saya sekarang sudah secure one expert for eyeballing my cover design (and future novels' cover design as well).
Sebel sama satu temen, yang ngubernya lama banget baru dibalas 3 poin yang sudah diajukan oleh reviewers lainnya. Percuma lah, tadi saya udah mau ngambek juga, gak bakal kirim autographed copy ke Mr Leo Santana yang sok sibuk!
Kenapa saya bilang begitu? Soalnya reviewers yang lain tuh jauh lebih sibuk dan memegang posisi tinggi di organisasi mereka (seriously!), tapi mereka sama sekali tidak sok-sokan seperti yang namanya Mr Leo Santana yang masih "junior" di kantornya. OK, lesson learnt. Next novel, I won't bother to include him into the panel review for my covers!
Note: Even Dr Dede replied my text message and apologized that he is out of town (means he is abroad) so he can't check his e-mail.
My sister Mayrinna is correct. All the high powered people are always humble...
Anyway, harus inget kirim autographed copies ke teman2 KoKiers sebagai berikut (yang tadi reply atau yang alasannya valid seperti Dr Dede):
Sebel sama satu temen, yang ngubernya lama banget baru dibalas 3 poin yang sudah diajukan oleh reviewers lainnya. Percuma lah, tadi saya udah mau ngambek juga, gak bakal kirim autographed copy ke Mr Leo Santana yang sok sibuk!
Kenapa saya bilang begitu? Soalnya reviewers yang lain tuh jauh lebih sibuk dan memegang posisi tinggi di organisasi mereka (seriously!), tapi mereka sama sekali tidak sok-sokan seperti yang namanya Mr Leo Santana yang masih "junior" di kantornya. OK, lesson learnt. Next novel, I won't bother to include him into the panel review for my covers!
Note: Even Dr Dede replied my text message and apologized that he is out of town (means he is abroad) so he can't check his e-mail.
My sister Mayrinna is correct. All the high powered people are always humble...
Anyway, harus inget kirim autographed copies ke teman2 KoKiers sebagai berikut (yang tadi reply atau yang alasannya valid seperti Dr Dede):
- Suhu Josh Chen - Jakarta
- Juwita Setiono - Sydney
- Pak Janto Marzuki - Stockholm
- Ki Ageng Similikithi (Dr BS) - Manila (sekarang lagi di Quebec, Canada) -- surprise, surprise, Ki actually replied me this morning, with a clear tone of romantism hahahah, as always
Peer Review - Sg based
- Magdalena Tiopan (ini cocok buat ngetes selera feminin)
- Jemmy Soenjaya (can't imagine the world without the "23 September" mata serangga)
- My sisters: Riana Dewi & Mayrinna Dewi (dua ini wajib baca isi sebelum kukirim ke penerbit hehe, satu mata serangga, satu mata selera pasar)
- Tante Johanna Wulansari (pakar Bahasa Indonesia beneran nih, tadi reply-nya cepet banget oii)
- Pak Harry Suhartanto (penting buat kirim resensi ke koran2 dan media lainnya)
- Dr Dede Sutedja (sekarang lagi out of Sg for a week, if he were here, pasti aku nggak usah begging to know his opinion, unlike what Leo Santana did to me!)
- Leo Santana (last one, won't ask him anymore, peti kupret - aku dianggap apa tuh, sampe harus nguber pendapat dia. Tak sudi lagi di masa depan!)
In the US -- but her siblings are in Sg
- Venny Cendana (hiks tadi telat kirim, di LA udah jam 11 malem)
Peers based in Indonesia (Yogyakarta tercinta)
- My best friend Andriani with not unusual eye... (komentar awam kadang emang diperlukan). Either she will stay in Batam or will she go back to Yk?
- Adik kelas SMP whom I never met but always maintain contact, dik David Sentanu, with more criticism on the blurb hahaha =D
Cover (first look)
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anita
Posted 07/29/2008 11:25 am
makasi ya mbak...manusia kan punya tugas yang harus diselesaikan dalam hidupnya... jadi tidak cukup hanya mencari pelarian. toh cinta tidak bisa dicopy paste... ^_*oia, covernya lupa gak tak bawa, besok ya mbak tak kirim file jpg-nya...tapi gak pake barcode...
Posted 07/29/2008 11:25 am
makasi ya mbak...manusia kan punya tugas yang harus diselesaikan dalam hidupnya... jadi tidak cukup hanya mencari pelarian. toh cinta tidak bisa dicopy paste... ^_*oia, covernya lupa gak tak bawa, besok ya mbak tak kirim file jpg-nya...tapi gak pake barcode...
Lalu ketika saya sibuk berdiskusi projek dengan kolega yang sedang di Jakarta, Anita (editor saya di Cupid) mengirim e-mail...
from kisah cupid
to Yunisa
date Jul 29, 2008 12:28 PM
mbak,
ini covernya...
nita
Jl. Wahid Hasyim Gg. Menur No. 75
Condong Catur, Depok, Sleman, Jogja 55283
Telp. 0274 487 032
Jadi hari ini saya harus melakukan jejak pendapat (survey) ke teman-teman dan adik-adik tentang cover-nya sebelum meng-ACC ke Anita. Satu soal font sinopsis dan font nama saya. Lalu soal warna yang kurang catchy / konsisten. Jadi sementara, saya belum bisa memasang di sini original cover nya, walau saya lumayan suka hihihi.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Udah masuk katalog
Phew, last night Pak Harry texted me. He found my name (Yunisa) on Gramedia's catalogue in Pekanbaru, but there is no stock available.
Ya benar, buku "Darling" -- kalau nggak salah judulnya diganti Sydney, Darling Harbour-- sudah masuk katalog Gramedia, tapi stoknya nggak ada...
So I checked with Cupid just now. Catalogue first, next they can send the books to the stores.
Ternyata emang prosesnya mereka masukin katalog dulu biar nanti tinggal kirim bukunya. Bulan ini bakal publish katanya gitu...
(Padahal harusnya Heart Actually yang terbit duluan sesuai tanggal tanda tangan kontrak. Tapi kebijakan penerbit menyesuaikan kondisi pasar, memilih ini Darling dulu yang terbit).
Udah kebat-kebit karena aku belum liat cover design si Sydney ini. Beginilah rasanya kacau balau karena yang aku udah liat covernya (trilogi Schoolaholic Princess) justru belum dikabari lagi...
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Song: Guilty (by Blue)
Lagu ini diputarkan seseorang sewaktu menelepon Kumala untuk memberitahu sesuatu yang mencurigakan tentang suaminya...
This song is played by someone when calling Kumala to tell her a suspicion about her husband...
I wanna give you all the things you never had
Don't try to tell me how he treats you isn't bad
I need you back in my life
I never wanted just to be the other guy
I never wanted to live a lie
Girl, I followed my heart
Followed the truth
Right from the start it led me to you
Please don't leave me this way
I'm guilty now all I have to say
This song is played by someone when calling Kumala to tell her a suspicion about her husband...
I wanna give you all the things you never had
Don't try to tell me how he treats you isn't bad
I need you back in my life
I never wanted just to be the other guy
I never wanted to live a lie
Girl, I followed my heart
Followed the truth
Right from the start it led me to you
Please don't leave me this way
I'm guilty now all I have to say
Song: Sorry seems to be the hardest word
Ini lagu pertama yang dipakai suaminya Kumala buat minta maaf... Lagu terkenal Elton John & Blue. Dilanjutkan dengan All Rise - si Blue...
This is the first song used by Kumala husband to apologize... Famous song by Elton John & Blue. Continued by All Rise of Blue boyband.
What I got to do to make you love me?
What I got to do to make you care?
What do I do when lightning strikes me?
And I wake to find that you're not there?
What I got to do to make you want me?
What I got to do to be heard?
What do I say when it’s all over?
Sorry seems to be the hardest word…
It's sad, so sad
It's a sad, sad situation
And it's getting more and more absurd
It's so sad so sad
Why can't we talk it over?
Oh it seems to me
Sorry seems to be the hardest word…
Song: All Rise (Blue)
Ini lagu kedua yang dipakai suaminya Kumala buat minta maaf.
This is the second song used by Kumala's husband to apologize.
Your honour please
Gotta believe what I say
What I will tell
Happened just the other day
I must confess
Cos I've had about enough
I need your help
Got to make this here thing stop
This is the second song used by Kumala's husband to apologize.
Your honour please
Gotta believe what I say
What I will tell
Happened just the other day
I must confess
Cos I've had about enough
I need your help
Got to make this here thing stop
Song: From the bottom of my broken heart (Britney Spears)
Lagu patah hatinya Kumala nih... Di awal-awal cerita...
You were my first love, you were my true love
From the first kisses to the very last rose
From the bottom of my broken heart
Even though time may find me somebody new
You were my real love, I never knew love
Till there was you
You were my first love, you were my true love
From the first kisses to the very last rose
From the bottom of my broken heart
Even though time may find me somebody new
You were my real love, I never knew love
Till there was you
Song: (Somebody) save me - Remy Zero
Lagu yang mengikuti lagu Rihanna S.O.S, meluncur begitu saja dari i-Pod Kumala, seakan mengetahui jeritan hatinya... jeritan meminta pertolongan Superman (weleh, kayak Smallville aja)
Somebody save me
Let your waters break right through
Somebody save me
I don't care how you do it
Just save, save, come on
I've been waiting for you
Song: S.O.S (Rihanna)
Saat bingung, Kumala memutar i-Podnya... secara acak (shuffle) yang keluar pertama malah lagu S.O.S Save Our Soul yang dipopulerkan oleh Rihanna...
S.O.S. please someone help me
It's not healthy... for me to feel this way
Y.O.U. are making this hard,
You got me tossing and turning and can't sleep at night
It's not healthy... for me to feel this way
Y.O.U. are making this hard,
You got me tossing and turning and can't sleep at night
Song: You Make Me Wanna (Blue)
Ada adegan sewaktu ditelepon, tokoh utama mendengar si penelepon memutar lagu ini... (halaman akan diupdate)
There is a scene, when the main lead was on the phone, the caller played this song (page no. will be updated)
You make me wanna call you in the middle of the night.
You make me wanna hold you till the morning light.
You make me wanna love, you make me wanna fall.
You make me wanna surrender my soul.
I know this is a feeling that I just can’t fight.
You’re the first and last thing on my mind.
You make me wanna love, you make me wanna fall.
You make me wanna surrender my soul.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
The Starting Ideas
This story was originally written in 2004. The idea of this story was started when an ex TOFI 2nd batch (Physics Olympic Team from Indonesia), Jemmy, one of my good friends from NUS, told me about physics theory of "TIME" (although I have simplified a lot in this novel, of course, and I have cut off one full chapter that creates headache, said my sis).
Then there was a friend who told me a true story of a male subordinate. They have been married for decades, they have two grown-up children, but then the husband told his wife that he just realized that he is gay and he wants a divorce. My friend asked me what if I am in the position of the wife... Oh well, the couple is not Indonesian, by the way.
(Speaking of which this type of story can also be found in recent new column @ Kompas.com called Love Talk).
These are few of "heavy" topics that can be found in this novel...
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Kisah ini aslinya ditulis tahun 2004. Ide cerita ini dimulai saat seorang eks anggota TOFI angkatan ke-2 (yup, Tim Olimpiade Fisika Indonesia), Jemmy, salah satu temen baikku dari NUS, ngomongin teori fisika soal "WAKTU" (walau saya udah menyederhanakan sekali konsepnya, dan sudah membabat habis 1 bab yang kata adik2 bikin pusing kepala).
Terus ada temen yang cerita kisah nyata anak buahnya. Mereka udah kawin puluhan tahun, punya dua orang anak yang sudah dewasa. Tapi si suami bilang ke istrinya kalau dia baru sadar bahwa dirinya homo, terus dia minta cerai. Temenku nanya ke aku: apa yang akan aku lakukan kalau aku di posisi istrinya. Oh ya, pasangan tersebut bukan orang Indonesia.
(Ngomong2, cerita kayak gini bisa ditemukan di curhat orang di kolom (relatif) baru di Kompas.com, namanya Love Talk).
Ini adalah salah dua topik "berat" yang bisa ditemui di novel ini.
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Author's Photo for this novel
This is what I submitted for Author's Profile for Sydney, Darling Harbour. Hmm, not sure which of 5 books will come out first. By then, I need to revise the write up for my profile on each respective book! I thought Schoolaholic Trilogy will come out first. But I don't know.
Gak tau nih buku mana dari 5 buku yang bakal nongol duluan. Artinya, begitu nongol dulu, berarti harus revisi profil pengarang di buku lainnya? Bingung ah...
Kayaknya Schoolaholic Trilogy akan nongol duluan, tapi gak tau deh...
Gak tau nih buku mana dari 5 buku yang bakal nongol duluan. Artinya, begitu nongol dulu, berarti harus revisi profil pengarang di buku lainnya? Bingung ah...
Kayaknya Schoolaholic Trilogy akan nongol duluan, tapi gak tau deh...
Make up: Shiseido, Bugis, Singapore
Gaya: tatapan Oetz yang menggoda (meniru adikku yang paling kecil) wakakaka
PS: Seneng deh, Juwita bilang aku keliatan ayu di foto buat back cover ini hihi
Monday, December 3, 2007
Sinopsis
Hidup memang penuh pilihan. Mirip buku cerita yang kita baca sewaktu kita kecil: Pilih Sendiri Petualanganmu. Bedanya, tidak seperti buku cerita, di mana kita bisa membaca ulang dan memilih pilihan lain yang awalnya tidak kita pilih, dalam hidup kita tidak pernah tahu apa yang akan kita alami jika kita memilih jalur lain.
Ketika alur cerita tidak sesuai dengan apa yang kita inginkan, inginkah Anda kembali ke masa lalu dan memilih jalan yang berbeda? Mungkin kita akan jatuh di plot cerita yang lebih baik? Ataukah akan muncul masalah-masalah lain sehingga hasil akhir tetap sama, tak peduli jalur apa yang dilalui?
Kumalasari, seorang Insinyur Teknik Kimia, menerima dua lamaran pernikahan dalam satu malam. Yang pertama dari Dr Sydney Kristanto, cinta pertamanya yang muncul lagi setelah menghilang selama lima tahun. Yang kedua dari Denis Lee, teman aktivitasnya selama dua tahun terakhir di kota Sydney.
Berbagai masalah kontroversial menimpa rumah tangga Kumala dan suaminya (siapa ya yang jadi suami? hehe). Di saat itu, kehadiran pria satunya (yang mana ya?) membuat Kumala berharap diberi kesempatan untuk membaca ulang buku kehidupannya. Ia penasaran bagaimana jika ia memilih jalan yang berbeda, apakah akhir cerita akan berbeda? Ataukah tetap sama karena memang ada apa yang disebut dengan takdir?
Dalam suatu kecelakaan, Kumala melihat dirinya lima tahun yang lalu dan lima tahun mendatang. Dan semuanya tidak pernah sama lagi…
Ketika alur cerita tidak sesuai dengan apa yang kita inginkan, inginkah Anda kembali ke masa lalu dan memilih jalan yang berbeda? Mungkin kita akan jatuh di plot cerita yang lebih baik? Ataukah akan muncul masalah-masalah lain sehingga hasil akhir tetap sama, tak peduli jalur apa yang dilalui?
Kumalasari, seorang Insinyur Teknik Kimia, menerima dua lamaran pernikahan dalam satu malam. Yang pertama dari Dr Sydney Kristanto, cinta pertamanya yang muncul lagi setelah menghilang selama lima tahun. Yang kedua dari Denis Lee, teman aktivitasnya selama dua tahun terakhir di kota Sydney.
Berbagai masalah kontroversial menimpa rumah tangga Kumala dan suaminya (siapa ya yang jadi suami? hehe). Di saat itu, kehadiran pria satunya (yang mana ya?) membuat Kumala berharap diberi kesempatan untuk membaca ulang buku kehidupannya. Ia penasaran bagaimana jika ia memilih jalan yang berbeda, apakah akhir cerita akan berbeda? Ataukah tetap sama karena memang ada apa yang disebut dengan takdir?
Dalam suatu kecelakaan, Kumala melihat dirinya lima tahun yang lalu dan lima tahun mendatang. Dan semuanya tidak pernah sama lagi…
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Life is full of choices. Just like the story book we read when we were small: Choose Your Own Adventure. Unlike in that story book, where we can re-read and pick another choice that we didn't pick at first, in life we never know what will happen if we choose the other choice.
When the plot of the story is not what we have hoped for, will you want to go back to the past and choose a different path? Maybe we will fall in a better plot? Or will it appear other problems so that the end result will still be the same, no matter which path we choose?
Kumalasari, a Chemical Engineer, received two marriage proposal in a night. The first one was from Dr Sydney Kristanto, her first love who re-appears after disappearing for five years. The second was from Denis Lee, her activity friend in the past 2 years in Sydney.
Many controversial problems fell upon Kumala's married life (who will be her husband? hehehe). At that time, the other man's presence (which one?) made Kumala hope to be given a chance to re-read her book of life. She's curious how if she chose different path, will the story end differently? Or will it be still the same because of what is called as fate?
In an accident, Kumala saw herself five years ago and five years in the future. And everything is never the same...
Monday, November 19, 2007
contract signed
Penerbit Cupid akan menerbitkan naskah saya yang ini. Memang latarnya di Sydney, ditulisnya sudah lama, dekat-dekat zaman saya wisuda master dulu hehehe...
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Cupid Publisher will publish this manuscript of mine. The background is in Sydney, I wrote this long time ago, near the time when I graduated from my masters degree :D
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