Biography of Surya Anugrah

He is not businessman, he is also not a famous people, but he is inspiring me. He is my partner, my friend, my brother, Surya Anugrah. He was born on April 23 1993. The second child of three brothers studied at Amikom Yogyakarta. The achievement that he got when at collage was won the best drama and best cinematography competition of Multimedia course. Love of photography makes his morning life into the night. According to him the night is the perfect time to do editing photos.

Behind the Scene 

Before entering the photography’s world, he had a dream become a drummer. Unfortunately, he couldn’t continue his dream because he had a problem with his hearing. When at the collages, he interested in photography and decided to take a photography class at Ignite School & Photography Yogyakarta. He is not active at course but he is active in photography community named Potrait. After he takes a photography class at Ignite his experience about photography increased, so he often becomes a speaker. Some of his art has been exhibited and received big applause from many people, which is quite well known Mr. Kristupa a founder of Fotografer.net.

Behind the Scene 

With knowledge about photography that he had now, he work at outdoor garden product company named Satu Bumi as the official photographer. He also became Head of Photographer at Ignite Studio for a year. Unexpectedly, that jobs could earn enough especially for student. Although he hasn’t graduated but he has proved about in the real work actually skill is more important than degree. Ambition and totality in photography make he wants to work at Thirdeye. Thirdeye is the Commercially Creative Space Company in Jakarta belongs to Anton Ismail.

Behind the Scene

I have a dream to be makeup artist and entrepreneur and he often tell me about don’t ever stop learn, run your passion because if you like what you doing you will enjoy your activity. Ambition and totality are something that should we hold for the successful life. Have a skill at this era more important than just have degree. So, we should combine both for get a better life that we dream.

some of his masterpiece

Cowongan Culture Revival to The Surface

Culture is something that must be continued by us as a continuer culture. Cowongan is one of the typical of Banyumas culture. Culture of Java is already familiar, especially in the area of Banyumas. Cowongan is a ritual to make a rain when dry season. Cowongan comes from Javanese language that is batok sing di cowang coweng means an empty coconut shell that in doodles. Cowongan appeared nobody know when it happened, according to Mr. Titut Edi P the first Cowongan appeared since coconut trees there. Mr. Titut Edi P is an artist form Pangebatan, Karanglewas Banyumas, who managed to revive the Cowongan culture.         

Cowongan not only a ritual but a work of art and culture, said Mr. Titut. In 2006 Mr. Titut introduced to the public about Cowongan to the Banyumas society with the art performances. If you want to discuss the authenticity of a Cowongan itself, it just a doll coconut shell that is complete with the original formula magic of ancestors. Actually Cowongan’s ritual was done alone and should not be viewed by others. To introduce the public Mr.Titut and his wife collaborate made an art perform.

His wife is a graduate of Institut Seni Indonesia Yogyakarta who majored in dance and she has created dances for the performing Cowongan’s art. Each dance has own philosophy, Mr.Titut also deliver the message in his performance. In each of the performing Cowongan’s art Mr.Titut bring music instruments, Cowongan’s doll, properties like offering to make a totally perform. Mr.Titut hope with this Cowongan’s art shows, this culture can continue by generation to generation, especially Banyumas society.

we are at Mr. Titut's house

News

1000 kindergarten dancing make a Indonesian world records museum (Muri)

Purwokerto - Monday morning May 23, 2016, 1000 kindergarten practice traditional dance in Gor Satria Purwokerto to dacing Senggot dance. Senggot dance is a traditional dance of Banyumas. Department of Banyumas present a 1000 kindergarten as entertainment at the anniversary event in Central Java province, which will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 and attended by the regents and the governor of Central Java. The committee present 1,000 children of this kindergarten as entertainment and surprises for the guests.

Adorable and troublesome set 1000 children dacing Senggot dance. The obstacle actually about the unruly parents because their want to watch her child dancing close. "Actually it is not the children are unruly, but the parents who want to watch their children from a distance quite close" the committee said. It’s known that the committee should make a large area to make a formation and barrier between the stage and seating guests.

Before doing this activity, the kindergarten teachers in Banyumas has a training course before teaching traditional dance to their students. These danced was done almost 2 months, and every school are required to send at least 5 children to participate in this activity. "Before I teach Senggot dance on my students, all kindergarten teachers are required to attend a seminar training Senggot dance" said Mrs.Tami as Srambi kindergarten teacher.

Book Report

Meet Me in Istanbul

In this section, I will talk about book report. I found this book in college’s library and there are many books that I want to read. But I choose Meet Me in Istanbul by Richard Chisholm, when I read at first glance this book looks interesting. This book originally was published by Macmillan Publishers Limited of Houndmills, Basingstoke, United Kingdom. 

This book tells about Tom Smith who wants to Istanbul to meet his fiancée, Angela. Angela worked at the company about export and import in Istanbul. Tom departs from London which British Airways. When at the plane Tom looking at his fiancée letter. She said, she cannot come to the airport because she has to work then she suggest him to take a taxi to Taksim Square and went to the Park Hotel they will meet in the American Bar at 5 o’clock. Tom made a conversation with the young man in the next seat, named Kemal. He studied in London and back to home for holiday. He lives in Sisli and Kemal’s parents had a shop in Istanbul. He was very glad met him because he gave his telephone number and it would helped him.

Arrived at Istanbul he went to the Park Hotel. In the way he saw the women who liked Angela but he didn’t do anything because the bus was moved forward. He was waited Angela at American Bar, but until eight o’clock Angela didn’t came. He was felt worried then he went to her apartment but he couldn’t found her. He was looking a cheap hotel then he found Ankara Hotel, he was very tired after his long journey and he soon fell asleep. Next day he decided went to her office and met with Mr. Dunya. Mr.Dunya is Angela's bos, he gave a bad news to him and he told his fiancée was died. Tom was shocked because as he knew, he saw Angela before. Tom called Kemal and told everything what happened, then they were visited the consulate. He met with Mr. Pennington, he said same with Mr. Dunya. He wants to apologize to him about his fiancée and said same with Mr. Dunya about her. Tom felt frustrated Istanbul he didn’t know what he doing here. Kemal invite Tom to around Istanbul before he came back to London and they were went to Palace. When in the Palace Kemal felt someone stared him, he told Tom they should separate to back.

Arrived at hotel he got a phone from Angela’s friend, Julie. They both met at American Bar and made a conversation about Angela. Julie also felt awkward with Angela’s accident. She knew that Angela was worried with her work but Angela didn’t want told Julie. Tom told Kemal about meeting with Julie then they made a plan. Tom say goodbye to Mr.Dunya when he at the airport, he knew that someone following him. Then he changed his clothes but he didn’t go to the Gate. He take a taxi went to Kemal’s house. 

Next day they spied Mr.Dunya then followed him until his Villa. They thought Angela was there but they cannot enter because of a guard. Then they made a plan to know Dunya’s workshop. They were success knew what happened there but they made a mistake and they were be a prisoners. Mr. Dunya had another business that was opium which hide an onyx ornaments. And his job about export success because Angela. Tom and Kemal trough Dunya’s villa but when they arrived there was full of men ran toward him and arrested. 

The meeting moving for them, and finally Tom can enjoy his holiday with Angela and his new friend. Angela said that life in Istanbul is very interesting and Tom agreed with it.

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Short Story

My apple comes back

I’m sure you’ve seen the You are The Apple of My Eye movie. Movie that has romance genre which is adaptation from semi-autobiographical novel by Giddens in 2011, touched the hearts of the audience. He made the movie end really can slicing heart, how can it happen, Chin Teng who loved Chia Yi for long time but he did not dare to revealed his feeling. Unfortunately, Chia Yi should be married with another man. With a sincere heart, Chin Teng came to congratulate Chia Yi. Seriously Giddens should make them separate?

This is my favorite movie. With my imagination, I will make them back together.

Shen Chia Yi’s marriage is the happiest marriage because of Ko Chin Teng’s attendance. Chin Teng was so happy because he could congratulate Chia Yi. Chin Teng also is the most fortunate man, because at that time he could kissed Chia Yi which is she was him.

Chin Teng said, "Perhaps, I will still childish."

"Yes, it must be" replied Chia Yi blushing.

Childishness of Chin Teng makes the two of them always fight but also always make Chia Yi laugh.

Ko Chin Teng is a novelist, childish, but he is romantic. Until now, he still loved Chia Yi, the love in his youth. He has published many novels, and novels are still highly in demand is You Are The Apple of My Eye. The novel told the story of his personal life with his friends and also Chia Yi, the woman he loved.

Chia Yi tell Chin Teng that she will moving with her husband to Taipei and Chi Yi said don’t worry about her because now her husband will be protect. “Well, I hope he will protect you and don’t let him make me disappointed. Blessed you are my adolescence.”

The days of Chin Teng is full writing stories and upload them to the internet. Chin Teng also held a press conference with his fans. He successfully becomes a famous writer, but his life of love is not as successful as his career. Until now he still though about Chia Yi. Then, for a several times Chin Teng got a blind date, but all in vain. A lot of women chase him but he is always thinking of Chia Yi.  Meanwhile, the days of Chia Yi same when she was in school, just learn, learn and learn. This time she is already a teacher, and she is a favourite teacher in her school.

The day, Chin Teng go to the café where he used to write stories. He is always able get ideas there. Café in the city with a quiet and romantic atmosphere, street view with busy people, many vehicles, the park which crowded by young people, and many sights can produce inspirations. Chin Teng is writing the story, suddenly his coffee, the table and the whole thing at the café shaking. People getting panic and running out, he can see the mess in the city. The earthquake occurred in South Taiwan, precisely where he resides now. Chin Teng remembered while he was at university and Chia Yi. Chin Teng called Chia Yi immediately for several times but no answer. Chin Teng very worried about her and hope she is will be fine. 

The earthquake in south Taiwan resulted in many victims, houses collapsed and fallen trees in the street. South Taiwan was extremely mess due to the disaster. Soldiers, police, teachers and volunteers cooperate to help the victims. Chia Yi watching television and saw the incident, discuss with the teacher immediately. Chia Yi wanted to help the victims, she and some of teachers go to the location and become a volunteer. At that time, Chin Teng is writing the news about the disaster that occurring in south Taiwan then he uploading in his web. Many positive comments to him and many contribute comes.

Chia Yi come to help children traumatized by the earthquake. Together with other teacher, Chia Yi provides free schooling for children whose schools were damaged. Chin Teng come to see the situation of victims, writing the story about the situation in location, give the story book and read a story to children. His action helps to reduce children’s trauma and he increasingly become favoured children.

When he is having lunch with the children, he saw a woman like Chia Yi. Her eyes, her smile and the laugh are similar. It is impossible that is Chia Yi, I’m just dreaming, he thought. Yet, Chin Teng didn’t take his eyes off the woman. She makes him curious and he trying approached her.

“Chia yi?” asked Chin Teng curious.

When she turned around, her hair is on Chin Teng’s face. Chia Yi is shock to see Chin Teng, they are very close and long-sighted. How glad Chin Teng that his prediction isn’t wrong, and he just saw her and couldn’t speak. Instinctively she immediately turned her face and left.

Like a small boat on the ocean and crashing by waves, that is Chin Teng’s felt. He is very pleased meet Chia Yi, but not with her. Chin Teng just want hear Chia Yi, but she always dodge. Whether she was busy or just consciously avoid. Chin Teng didn’t give up get information about her. Chin Teng saw Chia Yi when she is sitting alone then he approached. Without saying a word, they just make eye contact like those eyes spoken. Suddenly, Chia Yi hugging Chin Teng tightly. Chin Teng very pleased and become confused, he think something wrong happened.

They are talking while eating their lunch. It’s so difficult telling the condition of each. Almost 2 years they hadn’t communicate, it was made them awkward. Named is Chen Teng, it is not him if he can’t break the ice. His childish behaviour was entertained Chia Yi then she can laugh. But, suddenly she crying and said “sorry, Chin Teng”.

Chin Teng just saw and wiping her eyes and said, “Never mind, I understand.” “Weep, if it relieved, tell me what actually happened.”

After finished crying, Chia Yi telling what actually happened to him. Chia Yi’s husband has been betraying, he had an affair while on duty outside. Listens her story, Chin Teng get temper directly and wants to hit him.

Chin Teng felling useless, because he had wasted Chia Yi. He is very regret about last time, why he didn’t revealed his feeling. Chin Teng is very upset and left Chia Yi immediately. Chin Teng leaving to behind the destroyed building. He pounded the walls until his hands bleed. Do that makes him relieved, so he will not to hit Chia Yi’s ex-husband, but even if they can meet, Chin Teng do not hesitate to hit him directly.

Chin Teng back with a bleeding hand. Chia Yi very worried and she treated Chin Teng’s hand.

“Why you get bloody hands?” asked Chia Yi.

“Just play with the kids.”

“You are so childish!” replied Chia Yi while look Chin Teng’s face.

Chia Yi looks more cheerful after meet with Chin Teng. Chin Teng’s life more meaning after he meet Chia Yi, because just she can make meaningful.

“Can I still have a chance to chase you?” asked Chin Teng.

“Whenever, I will always let you to chase me” replied Chia Yi with smile.  

If she’s amazing, she won’t be easy. If she’s easy, she won’t be amazing. If she’s worth it, you won’t give up. If you give up, you’re not worthy. Unexpected gathering, they can meet and be reunited. When two people really care about each other, they always find a way to make it work. No matter how hard it is. No matter how impossible, unattainable, or unimaginable something may seem. If it’s meant to be, it’ll be.

Unexpected Umbul Ponggok

Jogja? Yap, jogja is the special city in Central Java. Believe it or not there are a lot of stranger came to holiday here because Jogja have many destinations that you should visit. For shopping? Yap.. you can get it almost at every street,  malioboro? Yaa.. you know about it, but how about traveling ? Don’t worry, Jogja also serve amazing place for traveling and the place that was famous among a teenagers now is Umbul Ponggok, Klaten. Do you ever hear that?  Have instagram? You will see picture of Umbul Ponggok there.

It was not my first trip to Jogja, but I thought it can call the exhausting experience. I went to Jogja with my freak-partner by motorcycle from Purwokerto. At that time raining season was on Purwokerto and we were set off in the evening. As you know, along the way we got wetness and awkk! It was so disgusting. Rain and cold wind struck us, it felt like needle stabbing. Just jacket and raincoats that we had, but with him it was like Bollywood movie. Two people who was sing and dancing under the rain. So romantic <3

Next day, we had a plan to visit the place that was famous on Instagram. At 10 pm we were set off and it took almost 30 minutes. In the middle of the journey we got incident, our motorcycle ran over something like nail and the tire leaked. Huft.. Fortunately, the workshop not far from where we were got the incident. Okay, we waited almost 30 minutes and our enthusiastic about that place was shrinking. And added between us never went there before and we were just used Google maps. Continuing the journey and you know? We were lost. Google map was wrong or just I cannot read the map? Hahaha…. We were enjoyed the view, as you know Google still let us got lost in the beautiful view where we cannot saw in the city. 

Nearly two-hour our journey, finally we arrived at Umbul Ponggok. Umbul Ponggok is artificial pool that had a real tear from the mountain. It made like in the sea, there was freshwater fish, stone, freshwater plant, and etc. I’m so excited and cannot wait to swim with freshwater fish. Umbul Ponggok also provides tools such as swimming goggles, buoys, fins and etc. they rent this tools with a cheap price. Swimming with freshwater fish very enjoyable, that was my first experience. Hmm.. I think, I ever swimming in the small waterfall with fish but I cannot interact directly like in Ponggok.

Umbul Ponggok, Klaten

The sun had not as warm as before, time to get out from the pool and took a shower. After that, we were eating in the stall at the edge. Can you guess what I see? I’m so shocked about what happened. Many woman washed clothes alongside the pool. You know what I thought at that time? Hope all fish will be alright, because it was doesn’t make sense. Why they doing that? That I know it was a tourist location, so the local people should keep that place better, right? Okay! No prob. I got out from the pool and I was not there when the woman washed.  

Time showed at 6 am, we prepared to back and used Google Map again. Hope, the current events did not reoccur. Guess what? Oh My God, our lamp motorcycle off. It so poor, we got trouble when we set off until we were back. Drive slowly as long as it can be safely. We were through Klaten city and we decided to take a rest and eat something. After that we back about at 9 am.

That was the day that I can unexpected. How much the incident that I got but it was fun and nice the experience. As you know, with the experience we can learn about who you are and how we get through it. Learn not only with teacher in a school, but experience is the teacher of all things. Get your experience more and enjoy it ! 

Movie Review

YOU ARE THE APPLE OF MY EYE 

You Are the Apple of My Eye is the Chinese movie that take on from semi-autobiography novel by the director Giddens ko as Ko Chin-Teng. This movie tells about five teenage who wants to win hearts of their classmate Shen Chia Yi, played by Michelle Chen. This movie had a comedy and romantic genre, with the background teenage live at the school, home, university, until their growing up together. 

Back to 11 years ago, this story begins in 1994. Shen Chia Yi was an outstanding student, smart, maturity, beautiful and Ko Chin Teng was mischievous and lazy student, they were being a classmate since Junior High School. Ko Chin Teng always made a noisy in the class, one day Chin Teng and his friend doing a masturbating during class. Then, the principal move him and placing in front of Chia Yi. Chia Yi feels uncomfortable with Chin Teng’s act. One day, Chia Yi forgot brought her English textbook, then Chin Teng slips his book to her and tells the teacher he forgot brought his textbook. Then the teacher gave him punishment to carry the chair on as long as the lesson. Chin Teng touched her by his act. Chia Yi encourage Chin Teng to study for practice exam and ask him to stay after school to study with her. After that, Chin Teng’s grades gradually improve and their relationship grows. 

After graduation, they were had a long-distance because of difference university. Chin Teng tried to consoling Chia Yi because she did not finished exam well, she got ill on that day. Chin Teng calls her every night until she feel better. They were going on the ‘first date’ when winter holiday season came. Actually Chin Teng revealed he love Chia Yi, but he fearing she would say “no”, so he decides rather not hearing her answer. If only he knows, Chia Yi has been reply “yes” in the balloon that their flying with. One night, Chin Teng followed the fight night and invites Chian Yi and he hope she would impress about his strength. Yet, she saw Chin Teng just did something childish that injured himself about no reason. They were got quarrel that makes both break up. 

They were no contact after broke up about 2 years. One day, earthquake come and Chin Teng worried about Chian Yi’s situation. He calling Chian Yi and make sure she is okay. They are doing a long conversation, but in fact they are not fated to become a couple. The reason is Chian Yi had been had a couple. 

In 2005, Chian Yi suddenly calls Chin Teng tell him that she is getting married. All of her old friend gather at the wedding. That was the first time that they were gather after a few years and they were change into a deep friendship. Then, when they gather to congratulate to the bride and groom, they joke that they should be able to kiss the bride. The groom says that anyone who wants kiss the bride should kiss him first. Suddenly, Chin Teng grab the groom, kiss him liked he kiss the bride. He got kiss her after that, during their kiss he remembers how he regrets when their fight from years ago and what had happened he apologized for being childish.

No one believes about the end of this movie. Honestly, we can take many messages from this movie. First, never give up with your dreaming, be a sincere and many more. And I like when Chin Teng said "If you really like a girl. It is impossible to see her marry to another guy and still bless them. True love means someone should sneak up and stabs the groom in the back. But I am wrong. In fact, when you really like a girl, you'd be happy for her. When you see her finding her Mr. Right. You will want them to be together. And to live happily ever after."