The Power of Networking

I just read an article in yahoo news and it really got me startled. It talks about the secret of HRD in recruiting new employees. Some of them were really unexpected, but the rest were just common knowledge for most of us (but still hurts to know). One of the common knowledge is about networking, as mentioned in point (2) and (3). How great is that, even two HRD directors refering to network as the key component of getting a job.

My father had told me about this many many many times. It might be a topic which he tells his children the most. I must admit that my father's skill in networking is so amazing that I often find myself surprised by him. Some years ago, he brought some friends home. Little did I know that one of the guy was Prabu Kusumo of Yogyakarta Hadiningrat. He is the brother of Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono as well as the owner of Jogja TV. The other guy was one of the richest guy in Jogja who owns some big enterprises. They were in the middle of business matter. Jeez, if I had any idea who they were beforehand, I wouldn't have dressed in such clumsy manner.

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Kawaii Sushi

This time we would like to share about another culinary experience. Welcome to Kawaii Sushi...

The restaurant was founded by two girls who used to sell sushi at Sunday Morning event in Gadjah Mada University. They developed their business by opening a Japanese fastfood restaurant located in a gas station in Baciro, Jogja. They chose this location because they can share parking lot, musholla, and toilet with the gas station. Brilliant, isn't it?

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My Mini Sea World

Saya mencoba hal baru untuk akuarium saya, memutar haluan dari fresh water ke salt water. Bukan perkara sederhana lho. Akuarium harus dimodifikasi dulu supaya sesuai untuk desain sirkulasi air laut. Nah, persoalan itu saya pasrahkan saja kepada toko yang berwenang. Hehe. Singkat cerita, beginilah hasilnya...

Hal yang saya sukai dari ikan air laut adalah warnanya yang mencolok dan bentuknya yang terkadang surreal. Makhluk seperti itu mungkin hanya dapat ditemukan di kertas gambar anak-anak TK yang imajinasinya tak terbatas. Kalau beberapa ikan air tawar punya tubuh menggelembung, ikan air laut cenderung lebih ramping. Bisa jadi itulah bentuk adaptasi mereka terhadap habitat aslinya yang punya tekanan air dan arus yang kuat. Karena bodinya yang "tipis", mereka lebih mudah menyelinap di antara terumbu dan bebatuan. Kegesitan ini juga membedakan mereka dari ikan air tawar. Ikan-ikan air laut gemar keluar masuk lubang-lubang di bebatuan. Udah mirip kartu ATM aja.

Mari saya ajak mengikuti tur dunia bawah laut untuk mengenal makhluk-makhluk di dalamnya...

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Trip with KAI

For some reason I had to go on a solo trip to Jakarta earlier this week. I wouldn't tell too much about Jakarta. Many people who are registered and/or considered as long-term citizens in Jakarta would have much more detailed description about it. But, as a matter of fact, I still prefer Klaten or Jogja as the place to live in.

As the capital city of Indonesia, Jakarta is a giant incubator of social problems. The good side about Jakarta is the public transportation system that reaches almost every area in Jabodetabek (though you might spend hours in traffic jam). Ah, there are also many interesting events & entertainment facilities there. I should have stayed a little longer in Jakarta to attend SMTOWN concert. But, it's such a shame that I didn't buy the ticket. :b

Anyway... In this very occasion I'd like to share about the public transportation that brought me to Jakarta and back. I took Argo Lawu to set off. Argo Lawu is a train which started from Sta. Solo Balapan at 8 AM with the final stop in Sta. Gambir Jakarta. By taking the morning train, I could enjoy the scenery along the way and I would arrive in Jakarta at 5 PM, not so late at night...

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PSY

These days there are talks about PSY everywhere. I don't know if I should take pride in it, but I have a special kind of affection toward PSY even way before Gangnam Style. It's because he's somehow connected to my favorite couples: YongSeo and Amazing Couple.

PSY teased Yonghwa about Seohyun and gave him dating advice.

PSY as Hyun Bin's "substitute".

PSY and Ha Ji Won keep a good relationship. Ha Ji Won is one of those celebrities who cheered on PSY before Gangnam Style was released.

Now that PSY is doing very well with Gangnam Style, I'm so happy for him. Really. ^^

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