Entries from January 2008 ↓

Not too long ago, more than a few of prominent Indonesian bloggers posted about issues regarding Indonesian former president, Soeharto, who was very ill. A prominent (dated way back, August 16, 1994) writing by Seno Gumira Ajidarma titled Waiting for the death of Uncle Scrooge (in Indonesian only, the title is translated literally from “Menunggu Kematian Paman Gober”) is also spread across mailing lists.
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I just want to tell that I’m missing home very much. Back when I was still in Bandung, studying and after that, working, I had the chance to go home at least once in a year, and I often take that opportunities for granted. But now, I’ve only been abroad for just less than four months, I’m missing my home very much. Continue reading →

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After a few sleepless nights (few? yes! see the title, please), here I am, again in the nearest cyber cafe from my studio at Thessaloniki, Greece. I have just submitted an assignment very close to the deadline. What’s more is that the assignment is the only assignment of the module, and the module is a coursework module. So, to cut this unintelligible story short, to pass the module I would have to succeed in doing the assignment, the only assignment. See the importance of this assignment? Continue reading →

Well, here I am, in Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονικη), Greece. I am tempted to write some more Greek letters, but not now (not that I know how to do it).

I am writing this from a lavish Internet cafe (very comfortable chair!) down at Egnatia street since I can’t get access to the Internet from my studio. After spending two nights here, first few impressions of this city are: vandalism, big (wild?) dogs, and small studio. More details and other first impressions after the jump. Continue reading →

I am moving to Thessaloniki, Greece, where I will continue my study of Network and e-Business Centred Erasmus Mundus programme in Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. I am currently at Gatwick Airport still waiting for my flight. Earlier tonight I managed to pack my things eventhough I was not sure I could do it. At the airport I found out that I have 30kg of checked luggage and fortunately the British Airways limit is still on 32kg for checked luggage. Thank you for a certain someone that accompanied me through my packing process.

Moving is usually something that I am reluctant to do, but for this programme I should move often and quickly. I will certainly miss Q Unit people (the ones that are not in my class, and they include you too, Katiuscia), KampoengReading, and Reading itself. Hopefully I will return.

On a sidenote, I broke my glasses while sleeping in Gatwick Airport. I brought spare glasses but I think I should find the replacement in Greece, soon.

That’s it for now, I am signing off, see you in GMT+2 time zone.

Update: Some of pictures are now available, if you want more, please comment

• Bus ticket to Reading Station from Whiteknights bus stop: £1.50
• 5 days return ticket Reading-London-Reading (with Young Person Railcard): £13.80
• 2 1-day travelcards (off peak, with Young Person Railcard): £9.60
• 1 night for 4 bed en-suite room (2 bunk beds) at Piccadilly Backpacker Hostel: £28
• London souvenirs (I shouldn’t tell this, but…): £5.98 in total
• Admission ticket for London Walks: Jack The Ripper Haunts (student price): £5
• Bus ticket to Sports Park, The University of Reading from Reading Station: £1.50

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