Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Obsessed, I'm obsessed With this song!

I was like, why are you so obsessed with me?

So Oh Oh So Ohhh
Will the real MC please step to the mic?
MC- You need an MC, place to be
MC the MC

All up in the blogs
Say we met at the bar
When I don’t even know who you are
Say we up in your house
Sayin’ I’m up in your car
But you in LA and I’m out at Jermaine’s

I’m up in the A- you’re so so lame
and no on here even mentions your name
It must be the weed, it must be the E
cuz you be poppin, hood, you get it poppin’

Ooh boy why you so obsessed with me?
Boy I want to know- lyin’ that you’re sexin me
when everybody knows it’s clear that you’re upset with me
Ohh finally found a girl that you couldn’t impress
Last man on the earth- still couldn’t get this

You’re delusional, you’re delusional
Boy you’re losing your mind
It’s confusin yo, you’re confused you know
Why you wasting your time?
Got you all fired up with your Napoleon complex
See right through you like you’re bathin’ in windex

Ooh Ohh Ohh boy why you so obsessed with me?
And all the ladies sing, all the girls sing
Soo Oohhhh Soo Oohh Obsessed

You on your job, you hatin’ hard
Ain’t gon feed you, I'ma’ let you starve
Graspin’ for air I’m ventilation
You out of breath, hope you ain’t waitin
Tellin’ the world how much you miss me
But we never were so why you trippin’
You a mom and pop, I’m a corporation
I’m the press conference, you a conversation

Ooh boy why you so obsessed with me?
Boy I want to know- lyin’ that you’re sexin me
when everybody knows it’s clear that you’re upset with me
Ohh finally found a girl that you couldn’t impress
Last man on the earth- still couldn’t get this

You’re delusional, you’re delusional
Boy you’re losing your mind
It’s confusin yo, you’re confused you know
Why you wasting your time?
Got you all fired up with your Napoleon complex
See right through you like you’re bathin’ in windex

Ooh Ohh Ohh boy why you so obsessed with me?
And all the ladies sing, all the girls sing
Soo Oohhhh Soo Oohh Obsessed

Ooh boy why you so obsessed with me? (Hey he's always on at me)
Boy I want to know- lyin’ that you’re sexin me (Lying that you're sexing me)
when everybody knows it’s clear that you’re upset with me (Hey)
(Ohh) Ohh finally found a girl that you couldn’t impress
Last man on the earth- still couldn’t get this (Ohhohohh)
You’re delusional, you’re delusional (Hey he's always on at me)
Boy you’re losing your mind (Boy, I want to know)
It’s confusin yo, you’re confused you know (He's always like this with me)
Why you wasting your time? (When everybody knows)
Got you all fired up with your Napoleon complex (You just nobody, nobody)
See right through you like you’re bathin’ in windex (Really, really nobody)

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Wanna Dance With U

If I'm listening a song, it's like I imagine the situation. "Can I have this dance?" is like a fairytale. I wish someday I can have an unforgettable dance with my beloved guy using this song as the backsound :)

Can I Have This Dance?
[Gabriella)
Take my hand, take a breath
Pull me close, and take one step
Keep your eyes locked on mine
And let the music be your guide
(Troy and Gabriella)
Won't you promise me (Now won't you promise me)
That you'll never forget
To keep dancing (To keep dancing)
Wherever we go next

(Troy and Gabriella)
It's like catching lightning
The chances of finding, someone like you
It's one in a million
The chances of feeling the way we do
And with every step together
We just keep on getting better
So can I have this dance? (Can I have this dance?)
Can I have this dance?

(Troy)
Take my hand, I'll take the lead
And every turn, will be safe with me
Don't be afraid, afraid to fall
You know I'll catch you through it all
And you can't keep us apart (Even a 1,000 miles can't keep us apart)
'Coz my heart is wherever you are (Because my heart is wherever you are)

(Troy and Gabriella)
It's like catching lightning
The chances of finding, someone like you
It's one in a million
The chances of feeling the way we do
And with every step together
We just keep on getting better
So can I have this dance? (Can I have this dance?)
Can I have this dance?

(Gabriella)
Ooooooh!
No mountains to high enough
(Troy and Gabriella)
Oceans too wide
'Coz together or not, Our dance won't stop
Let it rain, let it pour
What we have is worth fighting for
You know I believe, that we were meant to be
(Gabriella) Awww!

(Troy and Gabriella)
It's like catching lightning
The chances of of finding, someone like you (Oooh like you)
It's one in a million
The chances of feeling the way we do (The way we do)
And with every step together
We just keep on getting better
So can I have this dance? (Can I have this dance?)
Can I have this dance
Can I have this dance? (This dance)
Can I have this dance?






Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Father's Day

20/05/2009

Happy B'day Daddy!


My dad is my hero, nobody can replace him. Today is my father's b'day, so I decide to make an article about father although today is not father's day.

I'm the oldest daughter that daddy's has, daddy's has 2 other daughters at home, they are Rosa and Elsa.

We love daddy so much, because he always protects all his daughters well. I always tell everybody that my father is my 1st boyfriend, he won't leave his family however the condition. He is the best father ever!

I still remember that when I was a child, I went to a cinema with my dad and Rosa. We watch Jumanji, a film about an adventure of a group of people who lost in a magic game. As good as I remember, it was my 1st time going to a cinema.


So, this article is dedicated to our hero, dad...



Father's Day is celebrated on June 21. Here are steps to make unforgetable gifts to your dad...

Dad Rocks Paperweight





What dad could resist using this glittery paperweight on his desk to show off your love for him? Paint it with his favorite color or to match his office décor.

What you'll need:

  • 1 rock heavy enough to weight down paper, about a palm size
  • Acrylic paint (We chose blue)
  • Gold glitter glue
  • Paintbrush
  • Acrylic sealer spray
  • Black marker

How to make it:

  1. Choose a rock that is about the size of your palm. It should be heavy enough to weight down a few papers and not be blown away.
  2. Wash the rock with warm, soapy water and a scrub brush; be sure to get into all the crevices. Wipe off water with a towel.
  3. After rock has completely dried, paint the entire rock with acrylic paint. Let the paint dry and then paint on a second coat.
  4. Paint the entire rock with a thin layer of glitter glue and then let dry.
  5. Use a squeezable glitter glue bottle to carefully write “DAD ROCKS” on the rock. Let dry overnight.
  6. The next day, use a black marker to outline the letters to make them stand out better.
  7. Get a grown-up to spray the entire surface of rock with acrylic sealer spray.

Tips:

  • Instead of writing the words with glitter glue, try a paint pen. They write like a pen but go on like paint. You can find them at your local craft supply store.
  • Some glitter glues dry puffy and some dry flat (like ours). Experiment with yours first if you like to see how it will turn out.
  • Instead of just one rock, paint two and put “DAD” on one and “ROCKS” on the other for a matching set.


Smiley Daddy & Me Magnet




Everyone knows what smileys are, so why not make one of you and your dad? This adorable magnet is perfect for attaching to a filing cabinet, refrigerator, or even a tool box.

What you'll need:

  • ¼ c salt
  • ¼ c water
  • ½ c flour
  • Cookie sheet
  • Acrylic paint: yellow, peach, black, white
  • Paintbrush
  • Toothpick
  • Acrylic sealer spray
  • Magnet
  • White craft glue

How to make it:

  1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
  2. Mix together flour, salt, and water. Dough should not be sticky; you should be able to work it in your hands. If it is too sticky add small amounts of flour until you get the consistency that you want. Be careful not to add too much flour as your creations will crack!
  3. Pull a piece of dough off and form a ball by rolling it in your hands. Flatten he ball of dough onto the cookie sheet, it should be about ½” thick.
  4. Repeat the above step; only make the second ball a little smaller. Lay it on the cookie sheet and flatten it to ½". Place it carefully over the larger circle and use a knife or the toothpick to cut out a piece of the larger circle to fit the smaller circle into. Carefully push them together.
  5. Roll small pieces of dough to form the round noses. Flatten in your hand and then place onto the two faces.
  6. Use a toothpick to draw on the smiles. Be sure to do this step before baking.
  7. Place cookie sheet in oven and bake for 2 ½ hours.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
  9. Paint faces yellow and noses peach. Let dry. Repeat for a second coat.
  10. Use the handle end of the paintbrush to add whites of eyes. LET DRY completely before adding blacks of eyes or they will run together.
  11. Add blacks of eyes in same fashion as the whites.
  12. Use toothpick dipped in black paint to draw within the smile lines.
  13. Get a grown-up to spray the entire surface with acrylic sealer spray.
  14. Glue a magnet to the back and let dry.

Tips:

  • Personalize your smileys by adding hair, glasses or freckles.
  • Make a family of smileys or just add more kids.
  • Salt dough is basically one part salt, one part water and two parts flour. We recommended a small batch above. You can make as much or as little as you like. Keep in mind that you cannot save it, it will dry out, so only make what you need or intend to use.


Happy B'day Dad!

Taylor Swift and Her Love Story

I'm loving a song titled "Love story", the singer is Taylor Swift. This song is simple and chick, here are the lyrics...

We were both young when I first saw you
I close my eyes and the flashback starts
I'm standing there on a balcony in summer air
See the lights, see the party, the ball gowns
See you make your way through the crowd
And say hello, little did I know

That you were Romeo
You were throwing pebbles
And my daddy said stay away from Juliet
And I was crying on the staircase
Begging you please don't go

And I said
Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone
I'll be waiting, all there's left to do is run
You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess
It's a love story, baby, just say yes

So I sneak out to the garden to see you
We keep quiet 'cause we're dead if they knew
So close your eyes, escape this town for a little while

Oh, oh, oh

'Cause you were Romeo,
I was a scarlet letter
And my daddy said stay away from Juliet
But you were everything to me
I was begging you please don't go

And I said
Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone
I'll be waiting, all there's left to do is run
You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess
It's a love story, baby, just say yes

Romeo, save me, they're trying to tell me how to feel
This love is difficult, but it's real
Don't be afraid, we'll make it out of this mess
It's a love story, baby, just say yes

Oh oh

I got tired of waiting
Wondering if you were ever coming around
My faith in you was fading
When I met you on the outskirts of town

And I said
Romeo save me, I've been feeling so alone
I keep waiting for you but you never come
Is this in my head, I don't know what to think
He knelt to the ground and pulled out a ring
And said

Marry me, Juliet, you'll never have to be alone
I love you and that's all I really know
I talked to your dad, go pick out a white dress
It's a love story, baby, just say yes

Oh, oh, oh, oh

'Cause we were both young when I first saw you


Taylor Swift's Biography

I play a 12-string guitar, and have since I was 12. I'm a songwriter
first and foremost, and I have never written anything I didn't mean. I
am obsessed with lyrics. I love Tennessee. And talking to people. I was
born on December 13th, 1989. Thirteen is my lucky number. I can tell
you some REALLY weird coincidences that involve that number.. Long
story short, 13 is good. I am the most competetive person I know. I
never really got into sports, so I guess you could say music is my
game. I love people who are nice to me, I've never been one to say
things like "All you people think you know me, well you don't". I'm not
that complicated. My complications come out in my songs. All you need
to do to be my friend is like me. I don't wear high heels alot because
I'm afraid of falling in front of large groups of people. My middle
name is Alison. I'm most comfortable in dresses, not old faded blue
jeans--surprisingly. I sing country music, I am obsessed with that too.
I guess you kinda have to be. I have beautiful friends. Be one. I
really like it when people tell me they like my music, it's everything
I've got so it really means alot to me. I'm really weird sometimes, but
you are too. I've never been the kind of girl who needs a boyfriend. I
don't go out looking for guys. But then again, I don't write alot of
love songs. Basically.. I'm single. I love pictures, I have a bunch of
them hung up in my bus bunk. Because you can't forget where you came
from. I need everything to be organized. All the time. I think little
kids are awesome. I'm just going to warn you now: If you start a
conversation about Law and Order: SVU or CSI with me, we will be
talking for at least an hour. I consider myself an expert on those two
things.. only those two things. I love trucks. They are works of art.
I'm a thinker and an over-analyzer. I'm 5'11. I'm not jaded. And to all
the people who have ever blasted my songs from their car stereo, thank
you from the bottom of my heart.



lovelovelove

-T-


Listen to this song at jango online radio : www.jango.com



I love it!

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Summer

Summer Holiday With Me


I'll spend my 1st week of summer by staying at home with my beloved family.
Maybe I'LL watch some movies too.

I always try to spend my summer holiday to do something that I love, such as having a course. Actually I would like to get vocal course in my summer holiday. My summer holiday is about 2-3 month, so if I have nothing to do I'm gonna be bored.

I love travelling so much, so if my friends invite me to join their vacation, I make it sure that I'LL join it. I love Indonesia tourism. I was born n living in Indonesia. Indonesia has so many beautiful places to visit, places that I've been visited and being my favourite places such as lawang sewu (an old building in Semarang_Central Java), Keraton Jogja (a palace which is placed in Jogja_Central Java), marioboro street (a shopping center in Jogja_Central Java), Tanjung benoa (Bali island) etc.


Here are some beautiful places in Indonesia that must be visited :

Tanjung Benoa Guide

Everything you need to know about Tanjung Benoa

Tanjung Benoa

Tanjung Benoa, or the Benoa peninsula just north of Nusa Dua, is a scenic 5 kilometres of coconut palms and fine sand. The area is the almost exclusive home of luxury hotels, private villas, fine restaurants, open air cafes and water sports facilities.

The resort has become busier over recent years with with more hotels like The Conrad Bali Resort and Spa joining impressive resorts like the Aston Bali.

The Beach

The shape of the beach, also makes Tanung Benoa perfect for watersports with no shortage of shops catering to marine sports enthusiasts.

What to Do in Tanjung Benoa

Right at the tip of the peninsula is the quiet port of Tanjung Benoa, with its village like alleyways and rows of traditional fishing boats and yachts. Offshore "Turtle Island" is the site of a sacred sea temple.

Tanjung Benoa has something for everyone - especially if you're a watersports fan. Snorkeling, diving, windsurfing, water-ski-ing, power boats, banana boats and reef fishing (The reef is just 200 metres from the shoreline at the north-eastern tip).


KARATON SURAKARTA HADININGRAT

Since February 17, 1745, Susuhunan Pakubuwono II and his family had occupied the new palace or karaton located along the banks of Solo River, the longest river in Java. The former karaton in Kartosuro (10 km west of Solo) had been abandoned due to severe damages. It was not a proper karaton for the Susuhunan (king) anymore, after being ransacked on 1742 by the invaders. Pakubuwono II with all his family and subordinates made a day long royal procession from Kartosuro to Surakarta. The city of Surakarta could easily connected to east Java main coastal centers such as Gresik, Tuban via Bengawan (river) Solo. This 'river connection' was one the reasons to move the palace to Solo. Pakubuwono means 'center of the world' (paku : nail, buwono : the world).

The king sat on his royal wagon, Kyai Grudo escorted by high ranking officials, troops, regalia carriers, bringing the pusakas (heirlooms) and other important things to be used in his new palace. The convoy includes also the sacred gamelan, waringin (Banyan) trees, horses, elephants and a special chamber Bangsal Pengrawit. Upon arrival at the new karaton, he announced that starting from today the capital city of the kingdom was Surokarto Hadiningrat (suro : brave, valiant - karto : prosperous - Hadi : great, precious - rat : state).

Coming from the north side of Jalan Slamet Riyadi through a thoroughfare (gladak), a visitor arrives in the North Square (alun-alun Lor). In the center of Alun-alun, there are two waringins (Banyan) trees symbolizing protection and justice.

The throne hall Sasono Semowo or Pagelaran faces the square. In the old days, it was from this hall, the Susuhunan or king delivered his massage and received report from his government read by his Patih (chief minister). Further south, several steps up, there is the Siti Hinggil (high ground) where the GAREBEG ceremonies started (in separate article: garabeg in Solo and Jogya).

Passing through the main gate or kori of Brajanala (braja: ray - Nala: feeling) one enters the fort Baluwerti on Kemandungan square. Enter to Sri Manganti, where one has to wait for audience with the king. And there is the main location called KADATON. In the center is the main throne hall Sasono Sewoko, where the king received obedience from his court family and subordinates. It is also a place he practiced meditation (samadi). There is a small Pendopo (hall) called Pringgitan, where leather puppet (wayang kulit) performs from time to time. Next to Sasono Sewoko is Sasono Handorowino where royal banquets are given.

Leaving Kadaton to south, there is the Magangan court, where the court dignitaries entered the sanctum along this route. There is a pavilion of meditation for princes. There is a sacred meteorite on the rear bank of the pool. From here southward, passing the gate or kori of South Brojonolo, then Sitinggil Kidul, one arrives in the South Square (Alun-Alun Kidul) The Palace's elephants and buffaloes grazed here in the old days. Due to the existence of the elephants with its ivory trunks, this place is popularly known as GADING (Ivory).

Taking lessons from Kartosuro Palace, which were easy to be attacked by enemies, the new Surakarta Palace fortified itself.

So, the Alun-Alun was also meant to be a battleground to resist any attack. Several batteries of soldiers were installed in Pagelaran and in front of it (GELAR= formation of troops; Pagelaran = a place where battle tactics are decided). The routes encircling the Alun-Alun are called Supit Urang (Supit-pincers; Urang = crab), symbolizing a tactic to defeat the intruders.

The reserves (of soldiers) were held in the square of Kamandungan, Sri Manganti was a rest place.

In Baluarti, there were rice - barns, arsenal and ammunition depot, and stables for horses of the cavalry and the special garrison of the king's guard (Tamtomo). The palace is also a place of high spiritual meaning of old Javanese faith. As there are seven stairs and seven gates at Candi Borobudur, there are also seven squares at Solo Palace :

1. Pamuraan Njawi
2. Pamuraan Nglebet
3. Alun-Alun Lor
4. Sitinggil
5. Kamandungan
6. Sri Manganti
7. Plataran

And Seven Gates (Gapuros) :

1. Gladag
2. Gapuro Pamuraan
3. Kori Wijil
4. Kori Brojonolo
5. Kori Kamandungaan
6. Kori Mangun
7. Kori Manganti

There is Panggung Songgobuwono (panggung-tower ; songgo-to support ; Buwono the world) in Baluarti, a tower with octagonal form. Some believe that it is a place where Sri Sunan (a popular name for the king) continued the tradition of his ancestors to meet with the Goddess of South Seas (Kanjeng Ratu Kidul) at least at the anniversary of his coronation.

West of Kedaton, there is a place called Mantenan, where there was bandengan, a fishpond with gurameh fishes and turtles (symbols of long age of life). In the old days, Sri Sunan delivered the teaching of life philosophy and cleaned his heirlooms. In the high ground he did meditations and there is a mosque - Pudyosono (a place to worship).

Karaton Surakarta as one of the stronghold of Javanese culture is opened daily to be adored by visitors. It has a museum and art galery where some precious collections are exhibited, such as keris (daggers), masks, leather puppets, etc.

At present, the King of Surakarta is Sri Susuhunan Pakubuwono XII.


Lawang Sewu-The Thousand Doors

It's an old bulding which has so many doors inside, that's why people call it "Lawang Sewu" in Javanese, which has meaning the thousand doors.































Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Obsessed, I'm obsessed With this song!

I was like, why are you so obsessed with me?

So Oh Oh So Ohhh
Will the real MC please step to the mic?
MC- You need an MC, place to be
MC the MC

All up in the blogs
Say we met at the bar
When I don’t even know who you are
Say we up in your house
Sayin’ I’m up in your car
But you in LA and I’m out at Jermaine’s

I’m up in the A- you’re so so lame
and no on here even mentions your name
It must be the weed, it must be the E
cuz you be poppin, hood, you get it poppin’

Ooh boy why you so obsessed with me?
Boy I want to know- lyin’ that you’re sexin me
when everybody knows it’s clear that you’re upset with me
Ohh finally found a girl that you couldn’t impress
Last man on the earth- still couldn’t get this

You’re delusional, you’re delusional
Boy you’re losing your mind
It’s confusin yo, you’re confused you know
Why you wasting your time?
Got you all fired up with your Napoleon complex
See right through you like you’re bathin’ in windex

Ooh Ohh Ohh boy why you so obsessed with me?
And all the ladies sing, all the girls sing
Soo Oohhhh Soo Oohh Obsessed

You on your job, you hatin’ hard
Ain’t gon feed you, I'ma’ let you starve
Graspin’ for air I’m ventilation
You out of breath, hope you ain’t waitin
Tellin’ the world how much you miss me
But we never were so why you trippin’
You a mom and pop, I’m a corporation
I’m the press conference, you a conversation

Ooh boy why you so obsessed with me?
Boy I want to know- lyin’ that you’re sexin me
when everybody knows it’s clear that you’re upset with me
Ohh finally found a girl that you couldn’t impress
Last man on the earth- still couldn’t get this

You’re delusional, you’re delusional
Boy you’re losing your mind
It’s confusin yo, you’re confused you know
Why you wasting your time?
Got you all fired up with your Napoleon complex
See right through you like you’re bathin’ in windex

Ooh Ohh Ohh boy why you so obsessed with me?
And all the ladies sing, all the girls sing
Soo Oohhhh Soo Oohh Obsessed

Ooh boy why you so obsessed with me? (Hey he's always on at me)
Boy I want to know- lyin’ that you’re sexin me (Lying that you're sexing me)
when everybody knows it’s clear that you’re upset with me (Hey)
(Ohh) Ohh finally found a girl that you couldn’t impress
Last man on the earth- still couldn’t get this (Ohhohohh)
You’re delusional, you’re delusional (Hey he's always on at me)
Boy you’re losing your mind (Boy, I want to know)
It’s confusin yo, you’re confused you know (He's always like this with me)
Why you wasting your time? (When everybody knows)
Got you all fired up with your Napoleon complex (You just nobody, nobody)
See right through you like you’re bathin’ in windex (Really, really nobody)

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Wanna Dance With U

If I'm listening a song, it's like I imagine the situation. "Can I have this dance?" is like a fairytale. I wish someday I can have an unforgettable dance with my beloved guy using this song as the backsound :)

Can I Have This Dance?
[Gabriella)
Take my hand, take a breath
Pull me close, and take one step
Keep your eyes locked on mine
And let the music be your guide
(Troy and Gabriella)
Won't you promise me (Now won't you promise me)
That you'll never forget
To keep dancing (To keep dancing)
Wherever we go next

(Troy and Gabriella)
It's like catching lightning
The chances of finding, someone like you
It's one in a million
The chances of feeling the way we do
And with every step together
We just keep on getting better
So can I have this dance? (Can I have this dance?)
Can I have this dance?

(Troy)
Take my hand, I'll take the lead
And every turn, will be safe with me
Don't be afraid, afraid to fall
You know I'll catch you through it all
And you can't keep us apart (Even a 1,000 miles can't keep us apart)
'Coz my heart is wherever you are (Because my heart is wherever you are)

(Troy and Gabriella)
It's like catching lightning
The chances of finding, someone like you
It's one in a million
The chances of feeling the way we do
And with every step together
We just keep on getting better
So can I have this dance? (Can I have this dance?)
Can I have this dance?

(Gabriella)
Ooooooh!
No mountains to high enough
(Troy and Gabriella)
Oceans too wide
'Coz together or not, Our dance won't stop
Let it rain, let it pour
What we have is worth fighting for
You know I believe, that we were meant to be
(Gabriella) Awww!

(Troy and Gabriella)
It's like catching lightning
The chances of of finding, someone like you (Oooh like you)
It's one in a million
The chances of feeling the way we do (The way we do)
And with every step together
We just keep on getting better
So can I have this dance? (Can I have this dance?)
Can I have this dance
Can I have this dance? (This dance)
Can I have this dance?






Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Father's Day

20/05/2009

Happy B'day Daddy!


My dad is my hero, nobody can replace him. Today is my father's b'day, so I decide to make an article about father although today is not father's day.

I'm the oldest daughter that daddy's has, daddy's has 2 other daughters at home, they are Rosa and Elsa.

We love daddy so much, because he always protects all his daughters well. I always tell everybody that my father is my 1st boyfriend, he won't leave his family however the condition. He is the best father ever!

I still remember that when I was a child, I went to a cinema with my dad and Rosa. We watch Jumanji, a film about an adventure of a group of people who lost in a magic game. As good as I remember, it was my 1st time going to a cinema.


So, this article is dedicated to our hero, dad...



Father's Day is celebrated on June 21. Here are steps to make unforgetable gifts to your dad...

Dad Rocks Paperweight





What dad could resist using this glittery paperweight on his desk to show off your love for him? Paint it with his favorite color or to match his office décor.

What you'll need:

  • 1 rock heavy enough to weight down paper, about a palm size
  • Acrylic paint (We chose blue)
  • Gold glitter glue
  • Paintbrush
  • Acrylic sealer spray
  • Black marker

How to make it:

  1. Choose a rock that is about the size of your palm. It should be heavy enough to weight down a few papers and not be blown away.
  2. Wash the rock with warm, soapy water and a scrub brush; be sure to get into all the crevices. Wipe off water with a towel.
  3. After rock has completely dried, paint the entire rock with acrylic paint. Let the paint dry and then paint on a second coat.
  4. Paint the entire rock with a thin layer of glitter glue and then let dry.
  5. Use a squeezable glitter glue bottle to carefully write “DAD ROCKS” on the rock. Let dry overnight.
  6. The next day, use a black marker to outline the letters to make them stand out better.
  7. Get a grown-up to spray the entire surface of rock with acrylic sealer spray.

Tips:

  • Instead of writing the words with glitter glue, try a paint pen. They write like a pen but go on like paint. You can find them at your local craft supply store.
  • Some glitter glues dry puffy and some dry flat (like ours). Experiment with yours first if you like to see how it will turn out.
  • Instead of just one rock, paint two and put “DAD” on one and “ROCKS” on the other for a matching set.


Smiley Daddy & Me Magnet




Everyone knows what smileys are, so why not make one of you and your dad? This adorable magnet is perfect for attaching to a filing cabinet, refrigerator, or even a tool box.

What you'll need:

  • ¼ c salt
  • ¼ c water
  • ½ c flour
  • Cookie sheet
  • Acrylic paint: yellow, peach, black, white
  • Paintbrush
  • Toothpick
  • Acrylic sealer spray
  • Magnet
  • White craft glue

How to make it:

  1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
  2. Mix together flour, salt, and water. Dough should not be sticky; you should be able to work it in your hands. If it is too sticky add small amounts of flour until you get the consistency that you want. Be careful not to add too much flour as your creations will crack!
  3. Pull a piece of dough off and form a ball by rolling it in your hands. Flatten he ball of dough onto the cookie sheet, it should be about ½” thick.
  4. Repeat the above step; only make the second ball a little smaller. Lay it on the cookie sheet and flatten it to ½". Place it carefully over the larger circle and use a knife or the toothpick to cut out a piece of the larger circle to fit the smaller circle into. Carefully push them together.
  5. Roll small pieces of dough to form the round noses. Flatten in your hand and then place onto the two faces.
  6. Use a toothpick to draw on the smiles. Be sure to do this step before baking.
  7. Place cookie sheet in oven and bake for 2 ½ hours.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
  9. Paint faces yellow and noses peach. Let dry. Repeat for a second coat.
  10. Use the handle end of the paintbrush to add whites of eyes. LET DRY completely before adding blacks of eyes or they will run together.
  11. Add blacks of eyes in same fashion as the whites.
  12. Use toothpick dipped in black paint to draw within the smile lines.
  13. Get a grown-up to spray the entire surface with acrylic sealer spray.
  14. Glue a magnet to the back and let dry.

Tips:

  • Personalize your smileys by adding hair, glasses or freckles.
  • Make a family of smileys or just add more kids.
  • Salt dough is basically one part salt, one part water and two parts flour. We recommended a small batch above. You can make as much or as little as you like. Keep in mind that you cannot save it, it will dry out, so only make what you need or intend to use.


Happy B'day Dad!

Taylor Swift and Her Love Story

I'm loving a song titled "Love story", the singer is Taylor Swift. This song is simple and chick, here are the lyrics...

We were both young when I first saw you
I close my eyes and the flashback starts
I'm standing there on a balcony in summer air
See the lights, see the party, the ball gowns
See you make your way through the crowd
And say hello, little did I know

That you were Romeo
You were throwing pebbles
And my daddy said stay away from Juliet
And I was crying on the staircase
Begging you please don't go

And I said
Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone
I'll be waiting, all there's left to do is run
You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess
It's a love story, baby, just say yes

So I sneak out to the garden to see you
We keep quiet 'cause we're dead if they knew
So close your eyes, escape this town for a little while

Oh, oh, oh

'Cause you were Romeo,
I was a scarlet letter
And my daddy said stay away from Juliet
But you were everything to me
I was begging you please don't go

And I said
Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone
I'll be waiting, all there's left to do is run
You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess
It's a love story, baby, just say yes

Romeo, save me, they're trying to tell me how to feel
This love is difficult, but it's real
Don't be afraid, we'll make it out of this mess
It's a love story, baby, just say yes

Oh oh

I got tired of waiting
Wondering if you were ever coming around
My faith in you was fading
When I met you on the outskirts of town

And I said
Romeo save me, I've been feeling so alone
I keep waiting for you but you never come
Is this in my head, I don't know what to think
He knelt to the ground and pulled out a ring
And said

Marry me, Juliet, you'll never have to be alone
I love you and that's all I really know
I talked to your dad, go pick out a white dress
It's a love story, baby, just say yes

Oh, oh, oh, oh

'Cause we were both young when I first saw you


Taylor Swift's Biography

I play a 12-string guitar, and have since I was 12. I'm a songwriter
first and foremost, and I have never written anything I didn't mean. I
am obsessed with lyrics. I love Tennessee. And talking to people. I was
born on December 13th, 1989. Thirteen is my lucky number. I can tell
you some REALLY weird coincidences that involve that number.. Long
story short, 13 is good. I am the most competetive person I know. I
never really got into sports, so I guess you could say music is my
game. I love people who are nice to me, I've never been one to say
things like "All you people think you know me, well you don't". I'm not
that complicated. My complications come out in my songs. All you need
to do to be my friend is like me. I don't wear high heels alot because
I'm afraid of falling in front of large groups of people. My middle
name is Alison. I'm most comfortable in dresses, not old faded blue
jeans--surprisingly. I sing country music, I am obsessed with that too.
I guess you kinda have to be. I have beautiful friends. Be one. I
really like it when people tell me they like my music, it's everything
I've got so it really means alot to me. I'm really weird sometimes, but
you are too. I've never been the kind of girl who needs a boyfriend. I
don't go out looking for guys. But then again, I don't write alot of
love songs. Basically.. I'm single. I love pictures, I have a bunch of
them hung up in my bus bunk. Because you can't forget where you came
from. I need everything to be organized. All the time. I think little
kids are awesome. I'm just going to warn you now: If you start a
conversation about Law and Order: SVU or CSI with me, we will be
talking for at least an hour. I consider myself an expert on those two
things.. only those two things. I love trucks. They are works of art.
I'm a thinker and an over-analyzer. I'm 5'11. I'm not jaded. And to all
the people who have ever blasted my songs from their car stereo, thank
you from the bottom of my heart.



lovelovelove

-T-


Listen to this song at jango online radio : www.jango.com



I love it!

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Summer

Summer Holiday With Me


I'll spend my 1st week of summer by staying at home with my beloved family.
Maybe I'LL watch some movies too.

I always try to spend my summer holiday to do something that I love, such as having a course. Actually I would like to get vocal course in my summer holiday. My summer holiday is about 2-3 month, so if I have nothing to do I'm gonna be bored.

I love travelling so much, so if my friends invite me to join their vacation, I make it sure that I'LL join it. I love Indonesia tourism. I was born n living in Indonesia. Indonesia has so many beautiful places to visit, places that I've been visited and being my favourite places such as lawang sewu (an old building in Semarang_Central Java), Keraton Jogja (a palace which is placed in Jogja_Central Java), marioboro street (a shopping center in Jogja_Central Java), Tanjung benoa (Bali island) etc.


Here are some beautiful places in Indonesia that must be visited :

Tanjung Benoa Guide

Everything you need to know about Tanjung Benoa

Tanjung Benoa

Tanjung Benoa, or the Benoa peninsula just north of Nusa Dua, is a scenic 5 kilometres of coconut palms and fine sand. The area is the almost exclusive home of luxury hotels, private villas, fine restaurants, open air cafes and water sports facilities.

The resort has become busier over recent years with with more hotels like The Conrad Bali Resort and Spa joining impressive resorts like the Aston Bali.

The Beach

The shape of the beach, also makes Tanung Benoa perfect for watersports with no shortage of shops catering to marine sports enthusiasts.

What to Do in Tanjung Benoa

Right at the tip of the peninsula is the quiet port of Tanjung Benoa, with its village like alleyways and rows of traditional fishing boats and yachts. Offshore "Turtle Island" is the site of a sacred sea temple.

Tanjung Benoa has something for everyone - especially if you're a watersports fan. Snorkeling, diving, windsurfing, water-ski-ing, power boats, banana boats and reef fishing (The reef is just 200 metres from the shoreline at the north-eastern tip).


KARATON SURAKARTA HADININGRAT

Since February 17, 1745, Susuhunan Pakubuwono II and his family had occupied the new palace or karaton located along the banks of Solo River, the longest river in Java. The former karaton in Kartosuro (10 km west of Solo) had been abandoned due to severe damages. It was not a proper karaton for the Susuhunan (king) anymore, after being ransacked on 1742 by the invaders. Pakubuwono II with all his family and subordinates made a day long royal procession from Kartosuro to Surakarta. The city of Surakarta could easily connected to east Java main coastal centers such as Gresik, Tuban via Bengawan (river) Solo. This 'river connection' was one the reasons to move the palace to Solo. Pakubuwono means 'center of the world' (paku : nail, buwono : the world).

The king sat on his royal wagon, Kyai Grudo escorted by high ranking officials, troops, regalia carriers, bringing the pusakas (heirlooms) and other important things to be used in his new palace. The convoy includes also the sacred gamelan, waringin (Banyan) trees, horses, elephants and a special chamber Bangsal Pengrawit. Upon arrival at the new karaton, he announced that starting from today the capital city of the kingdom was Surokarto Hadiningrat (suro : brave, valiant - karto : prosperous - Hadi : great, precious - rat : state).

Coming from the north side of Jalan Slamet Riyadi through a thoroughfare (gladak), a visitor arrives in the North Square (alun-alun Lor). In the center of Alun-alun, there are two waringins (Banyan) trees symbolizing protection and justice.

The throne hall Sasono Semowo or Pagelaran faces the square. In the old days, it was from this hall, the Susuhunan or king delivered his massage and received report from his government read by his Patih (chief minister). Further south, several steps up, there is the Siti Hinggil (high ground) where the GAREBEG ceremonies started (in separate article: garabeg in Solo and Jogya).

Passing through the main gate or kori of Brajanala (braja: ray - Nala: feeling) one enters the fort Baluwerti on Kemandungan square. Enter to Sri Manganti, where one has to wait for audience with the king. And there is the main location called KADATON. In the center is the main throne hall Sasono Sewoko, where the king received obedience from his court family and subordinates. It is also a place he practiced meditation (samadi). There is a small Pendopo (hall) called Pringgitan, where leather puppet (wayang kulit) performs from time to time. Next to Sasono Sewoko is Sasono Handorowino where royal banquets are given.

Leaving Kadaton to south, there is the Magangan court, where the court dignitaries entered the sanctum along this route. There is a pavilion of meditation for princes. There is a sacred meteorite on the rear bank of the pool. From here southward, passing the gate or kori of South Brojonolo, then Sitinggil Kidul, one arrives in the South Square (Alun-Alun Kidul) The Palace's elephants and buffaloes grazed here in the old days. Due to the existence of the elephants with its ivory trunks, this place is popularly known as GADING (Ivory).

Taking lessons from Kartosuro Palace, which were easy to be attacked by enemies, the new Surakarta Palace fortified itself.

So, the Alun-Alun was also meant to be a battleground to resist any attack. Several batteries of soldiers were installed in Pagelaran and in front of it (GELAR= formation of troops; Pagelaran = a place where battle tactics are decided). The routes encircling the Alun-Alun are called Supit Urang (Supit-pincers; Urang = crab), symbolizing a tactic to defeat the intruders.

The reserves (of soldiers) were held in the square of Kamandungan, Sri Manganti was a rest place.

In Baluarti, there were rice - barns, arsenal and ammunition depot, and stables for horses of the cavalry and the special garrison of the king's guard (Tamtomo). The palace is also a place of high spiritual meaning of old Javanese faith. As there are seven stairs and seven gates at Candi Borobudur, there are also seven squares at Solo Palace :

1. Pamuraan Njawi
2. Pamuraan Nglebet
3. Alun-Alun Lor
4. Sitinggil
5. Kamandungan
6. Sri Manganti
7. Plataran

And Seven Gates (Gapuros) :

1. Gladag
2. Gapuro Pamuraan
3. Kori Wijil
4. Kori Brojonolo
5. Kori Kamandungaan
6. Kori Mangun
7. Kori Manganti

There is Panggung Songgobuwono (panggung-tower ; songgo-to support ; Buwono the world) in Baluarti, a tower with octagonal form. Some believe that it is a place where Sri Sunan (a popular name for the king) continued the tradition of his ancestors to meet with the Goddess of South Seas (Kanjeng Ratu Kidul) at least at the anniversary of his coronation.

West of Kedaton, there is a place called Mantenan, where there was bandengan, a fishpond with gurameh fishes and turtles (symbols of long age of life). In the old days, Sri Sunan delivered the teaching of life philosophy and cleaned his heirlooms. In the high ground he did meditations and there is a mosque - Pudyosono (a place to worship).

Karaton Surakarta as one of the stronghold of Javanese culture is opened daily to be adored by visitors. It has a museum and art galery where some precious collections are exhibited, such as keris (daggers), masks, leather puppets, etc.

At present, the King of Surakarta is Sri Susuhunan Pakubuwono XII.


Lawang Sewu-The Thousand Doors

It's an old bulding which has so many doors inside, that's why people call it "Lawang Sewu" in Javanese, which has meaning the thousand doors.