Today I went to International Office with a Vietnamese friend and an Indonesian friend to practice for OSCE. International Office is a place in my university where international students hang around or hold some events. In that room there was also another Vietnamese student and when she talked to my friend in Vietnamese, my Indonesian friend and I was like, "I guess we need subtitle."
I think my Vietnamese friend also feels the same when I talk Javanese to my friends. She needs subtitle, too. Well, she'll understand Javanese sooner or later since she's quite close to some "crazy Javanese" like my friends and me.
Rabu, 25 Juni 2014
Selasa, 24 Juni 2014
Some Girly Things I Browse
I'm a girl but not so girly. However, I often browse some girly things in internet for fun. Here I have the list.
1. Make up
I rarely wear make up. In fact, I even forget when the last time I wear powder was. I wear minimal make up to a party though. In spite of that, watching and reading some make up tutorial is quite entertaining.
2. Fashion Show
I'm a casual person and I don't follow trend but I often watch fashion show in YouTube. I like to see how the models walk.
3. Wedding Dress and Other Wedding Stuff
I don't plan on wearing dress in my wedding. I prefer kebaya. However, seeing wedding dress pictures with my girlfriends is another kind of fun.
4. Nail Art
I don't polish my nail but I admit that some nail art videos in YouTube are interesting. Visit Robin Moses Nail Art channel for some examples.
5. Hair Do
My hair is short and I usually only comb it and sometimes put bobby pin. However, why not watch some braid tutorial?
1. Make up
I rarely wear make up. In fact, I even forget when the last time I wear powder was. I wear minimal make up to a party though. In spite of that, watching and reading some make up tutorial is quite entertaining.
2. Fashion Show
I'm a casual person and I don't follow trend but I often watch fashion show in YouTube. I like to see how the models walk.
3. Wedding Dress and Other Wedding Stuff
I don't plan on wearing dress in my wedding. I prefer kebaya. However, seeing wedding dress pictures with my girlfriends is another kind of fun.
4. Nail Art
I don't polish my nail but I admit that some nail art videos in YouTube are interesting. Visit Robin Moses Nail Art channel for some examples.
5. Hair Do
My hair is short and I usually only comb it and sometimes put bobby pin. However, why not watch some braid tutorial?
Senin, 23 Juni 2014
Goal Celebration
I watched the World Cup match of Spain vs Australia at a glance (yes, at a glance) and I noticed that there was no "festive" goal celebration. Is "festive" a right word? Sorry, I found difficulty in finding the word for describing the "usual goal celebration". Perhaps I just missed the celebration because I only watched at a glance or maybe there was actually no festive celebration. Well, Spain had lost in the previous two matches and so had Australia and it meant they won't be advanced to round of 16 no matter how they scored in that match. Non festive goal celebration is still nice anyway.
Talking about goal celebration, here are some photos of best goal celebrations. By the way, how could Miroslav Klose do that?
Do you have any personal favourite of goal celebration?
Talking about goal celebration, here are some photos of best goal celebrations. By the way, how could Miroslav Klose do that?
Do you have any personal favourite of goal celebration?
La Vie en Rose
I did some random browsing and I found three versions of La Vie en Rose song by Edith Piaf. The first version I found was by Dodie Clark, I then listened to the original version by Edith Piaf and the English version sung by Louis Armstrong.
In my opinion, the original version by Edith Piaf is beautiful and classy, Louis Armstrong's version is romantic while Dodie Clark's version, which combines both French and English lyrics, is sweet and quite playful.
Which one is your favourite version? Do you have another favourite version of La Vie en Rose?
In my opinion, the original version by Edith Piaf is beautiful and classy, Louis Armstrong's version is romantic while Dodie Clark's version, which combines both French and English lyrics, is sweet and quite playful.
Which one is your favourite version? Do you have another favourite version of La Vie en Rose?
Sabtu, 21 Juni 2014
Van Gogh and Digoxin
I've taken a written exam in cardiology and when I studied for exam, I found these articles about digoxin toxicity and xanthopsia. I read that article and ended up admiring Van Gogh's paintings.
Ocular manifestation of digoxin toxicity is xanthopsia (yellowing of the vision). One of the article says, "Most experts believe that the famous artist Vincent van Gogh was using foxglove (the flower that digoxin is derived from) and this explains his yellow paintings toward the end of his life." Van Gogh used foxglove to treat his epilepsy which is no longer an indication.
Still, I admire those yellow paintings.
Ocular manifestation of digoxin toxicity is xanthopsia (yellowing of the vision). One of the article says, "Most experts believe that the famous artist Vincent van Gogh was using foxglove (the flower that digoxin is derived from) and this explains his yellow paintings toward the end of his life." Van Gogh used foxglove to treat his epilepsy which is no longer an indication.
Still, I admire those yellow paintings.
Senin, 16 Juni 2014
Power Nap: FAIL
Yesterday I was studying cardiology when suddenly I felt sleepy. I tried to continue studying but I couldn't focus on my textbook so I decided to take a power nap.
According to WebMD, power nap is better than coffee to enhance focus. It also said that 30 to 60 minutes of napping was good for decision making skills while 60 to 90 minutes of napping played a key role in making new connections in the brain. Since it was 13.30 and I didn't actually want a long nap, I set my alarm for 14.15. I ended up waking at 15.30. Well, I took that as bonus.
Minggu, 15 Juni 2014
Some Encouragement
Everyone can do something good. Some just need encouragement to do so.
A friend of mine whom I believe to be the only regular reader of this blog often told me to write more often. At first I wasn't so motivated (I still depended on my moodto write) but one day he told me again to write more often and I got motivated. I started to write everyday without caring much about the result.
I often failed in exam until one day I told my mother, "What's the use in studying? I still fail and forget anyway." Then she told me that it would be worse if I didn't study. "Failure is fine; at least you try," she said.
If someone you know does something good or is on the edge of giving up, it's your duty as a human being to help and encourage them (speaking in Dan Howell's style).
A friend of mine whom I believe to be the only regular reader of this blog often told me to write more often. At first I wasn't so motivated (I still depended on my moodto write) but one day he told me again to write more often and I got motivated. I started to write everyday without caring much about the result.
I often failed in exam until one day I told my mother, "What's the use in studying? I still fail and forget anyway." Then she told me that it would be worse if I didn't study. "Failure is fine; at least you try," she said.
If someone you know does something good or is on the edge of giving up, it's your duty as a human being to help and encourage them (speaking in Dan Howell's style).
Garfield, Odie, and Me
Recently I watched Garfield film after a long time I hadn't watched Garfield. This time I realise that Odie is quite like me in social setting while Garfield is me in this blog and at home.
Kamis, 12 Juni 2014
Learn More, Study Less
To be honest, I sometimes don't like to see my friends studying in campus. Reasons: 1. I'm too "lazy"; 2. They study "too much". However, I can't blame them because the truth is they often pass the tests while I often fail.
Anyway, I believe that good studying method doesn't "torment" us mentally, yet make us understand and remember for a long time and surely, pass the exams.
If you feel the same way: you're "lazy" but want to pass the exams and remember for a long time, you may try this method: How to Learn More and Study Less by Scott Young. In that link, there is a link to Young's website and free e-book download. I've just found it so I'm also new to this (actually not so new because I realise I used it for my English class when I was in school).
Let's learn together.
Anyway, I believe that good studying method doesn't "torment" us mentally, yet make us understand and remember for a long time and surely, pass the exams.
If you feel the same way: you're "lazy" but want to pass the exams and remember for a long time, you may try this method: How to Learn More and Study Less by Scott Young. In that link, there is a link to Young's website and free e-book download. I've just found it so I'm also new to this (actually not so new because I realise I used it for my English class when I was in school).
Let's learn together.
Something about Habit
I don't call myself a writer. I just like to write and recently, I'm in a good mood to write a lot in this blog. Yeay, this blog is not abandoned!
I wanted to keep up this good mood and continue writing then I found an article entitled Write Every Day in 2014: 14 Steps for Forming a Writing Habit . Click the link to read the article. It works not only for writing but also other habits. Reading the article, I found out that I made some mistakes in developing habit.
Let's take a look at step 1 and 5.
1. Don't try to change everything at once.
I once set a target like this, "This month I'll read my textbooks regularly everyday, learn Hebrew until I can read and write the letter, and learn to speak Arabic". This way, I couldn't focus on what I do well. If you're easily bored like me, it's fine to do various thing but remember to make priority scale. In other words, one thing is needed to be done seriously, the others are recreations.
5. Don't choose a word count goal.
Focus on writing regularly, for the same duration. Don't focus on how many words your write. The article said, "Studies have also shown that focus on process is far more effective for staying motivated than a focus on results." I also made mistake in this step. I often told myself, "This evening, you should finish reading this chapter." I thought that since I had difficulty to concentrate while studying, I needed to set a goal for myself to finish reading a chapter, review, etc. The result was mostly I failed to fulfill that goal because I got bored before I finished reading. Oh, how I wish reading textbook were as exciting as reading novel or comic.
Good luck on your good habit
I wanted to keep up this good mood and continue writing then I found an article entitled Write Every Day in 2014: 14 Steps for Forming a Writing Habit . Click the link to read the article. It works not only for writing but also other habits. Reading the article, I found out that I made some mistakes in developing habit.
Let's take a look at step 1 and 5.
1. Don't try to change everything at once.
I once set a target like this, "This month I'll read my textbooks regularly everyday, learn Hebrew until I can read and write the letter, and learn to speak Arabic". This way, I couldn't focus on what I do well. If you're easily bored like me, it's fine to do various thing but remember to make priority scale. In other words, one thing is needed to be done seriously, the others are recreations.
5. Don't choose a word count goal.
Focus on writing regularly, for the same duration. Don't focus on how many words your write. The article said, "Studies have also shown that focus on process is far more effective for staying motivated than a focus on results." I also made mistake in this step. I often told myself, "This evening, you should finish reading this chapter." I thought that since I had difficulty to concentrate while studying, I needed to set a goal for myself to finish reading a chapter, review, etc. The result was mostly I failed to fulfill that goal because I got bored before I finished reading. Oh, how I wish reading textbook were as exciting as reading novel or comic.
Good luck on your good habit
Rabu, 11 Juni 2014
Skipper's Wisdom: Science and Mad Science
It's been a long time that I haven't watched Penguins of Madagascar and suddenly I remember Skipper said something about the benefit and destruction caused by science. I didn't remember what exactly Skipper said (I only remember he mentioned artificial flavor) so I searched and found it in IMDb. Skipper said, "You know, science is a wonderful thing. It gives us toasters, and televisions, and artificial flavors. But mad science that just ends with dicey super weapons, freakish monsters, and artificial flavors." He said that in the episode "Jiggle" when Kowalski invented a jelly that could eat fruit and increase in size.
Choices, not Abilities
The Sorting Hat said that Harry could be great in Slytherin but Harry chose Gryffindor then he was in Gryffindor."It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are far more than our abilities"-Albus Dumbledore-
You have right to choose and often, people will judge you based on your choice more than your ability. Still, you are free to choose and they are free to judge.
Selasa, 10 Juni 2014
My Version of Study Tips
It feels strange for me to write about study tips but I'm going to write anyway.
I never actually pay attention to studying technique. My study method continuously changes and I still can't decide which method works best for me. However, one thing for sure: I am a laid back person. No matter how difficult the subject, I'm mostly calm. Note: feeling calm while studying doesn't always mean good grade but it means healthy studying.
People say that it's important to develop time management skill. I've ever tried it and failed. I made a schedule of what and when I should study in a day. However, I mostly ended up ignoring my schedule. My fault was I listed a lot of subjects and when I studied them, I realised that the subjects required longer time than in my schedule. So, if you considering making a schedule (any schedule, not only for studying), you should also consider the duration you need to study the subject.
Studying the topic before getting class/lecture helps us understand better. We should also review the material after we get the class so that we dwon't forget it easily. However, I admit that it's easier said than done. When it comes to my favourite subjects, I can study before and after class, even if the subjects aren't taught in school or campus. However, if I'm not interested in the subjects, I need to "push" myself more.
It's also important to take break. Your brain deserves rest.
p.s. Since I have problem in concentrating, I don't include it in this post. Perhaps later when I figure out how to concentrate well.
Minggu, 08 Juni 2014
Здоровье
Recently I found a YouTube channel called funrussian.com and I viewed some videos of it. This channel is related to the website www.funrussian.com and in that website there is "Russian Word of the Day" program. I've subscribed to the program and I get one Russian word every day with an example of sentence containing the word. Today I get the word Здоровье. It's pronounced zda-RO-v'ye and it means health. The sentence, or this time sentences are Береги своё здоровье. Кушай хорошо. It means "Take care of your health. Eat well."
I was excited when I got that word. To make it clear, I'm currently preparing for my upcoming exams and for me, receiving such words feels like hearing positive thing; it's an encouragement. It feels like "ya'atik El 'afi" wish.
Sabtu, 07 Juni 2014
Please Stay Healthy
Watch this YouTube video by Maha first.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VA9HywaUroU
Ya'atik El 'afi means may Allah give you health. It's a shami Arabic expression spoken to person who is working hard, studying hard, or doing something important. Response to "ya'atik El 'afi" is "Allah ya 'afik" which meaning is similar to the first saying. In that video you can learn how the words change when you speak to female or to many people.
You may study or work as hard as you want but please stay healthy. Ya'atiku El 'afi.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VA9HywaUroU
Ya'atik El 'afi means may Allah give you health. It's a shami Arabic expression spoken to person who is working hard, studying hard, or doing something important. Response to "ya'atik El 'afi" is "Allah ya 'afik" which meaning is similar to the first saying. In that video you can learn how the words change when you speak to female or to many people.
You may study or work as hard as you want but please stay healthy. Ya'atiku El 'afi.
Jumat, 06 Juni 2014
Practice 10,000 Times
"I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times."-Bruce Lee-
That quote from Bruce Lee is one of my favourite quotes. It gives me strength when I fail on something, when I start over learning, or when I practice something.
When I fail and try again, I always remember that quote. Take a real example: failing on exam. Once I failed on my neurology exam then I took a remedial test. I found out that I failed on my remedial test so that I had to take a "short semester". In short semester, we had lecture again then we took another exam. I passed my exam after that short semester. That was the time when I found this quote. After finding it, I told a "serious joke" to my mother. I said, "Mom, this is a quote from Bruce Lee. He fears the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times. Well, I've studied neurology three times: before exam, before remedial test, and in short semester. It means that I have to study neurology 9,997 times more to master it while my friends who don't have to take short semester still have to study it 9,999 or 9,998 times more."
It doesn't mean that I'm happy when I fail. Of course I'm sad when I fail. I'm normal. I just see failure as a chance to learn. Even if I don't fail, that quote still works when I start over learning. I actually learned Russian when I was in secondary school then for some reason (or without reason) I didn't continue learning it. Now I decide to learn Russian again and I've started over studying the letters. At first I was like, "I think I don't have to study the letters. I'm capable of reading and writing it." However, even some information or ability can vanish if you don't use or practice it for a long time and that's what happened to me. I tried to read a Russian text. I could read it but it took a long time because I needed more time to remember the letter then I decided to study the letters again. Well, I have to practice Russian 10,000 times to master it.
If you're currently trying to achieve or master something but you experience a lot of failure, Keep trying. You need to practice 10,000 times.
Writing Prompts
I like to write but I often can't decide what to write. I browsed through Google and I found websites called creativewritingprompts.com and journalingprompts.com Try to visit those sites if you want to write something with unexpected prompts.
25 Minutes: My First Impromptu Post
I used "inspire me!" feature in WordPress and it says, "Take a line from a song that you love or connect with. Now forget the song, and turn that line into the title or inspiration for your post." I've never tried impromptu writing before. I used to make draft first then edit it and finally post it to my blog. This time I write directly in my blog after I got the prompt from WordPress.
I recently listen a song by MLTR entitled "25 Minutes". For some reason I don't want to explain the lyrics. I just want to write that in that song, the guy is 25 minutes too late. Whoa, 25 minutes doesn't seem short but it's not long either. However, in such duration, a great change can happen. Take your time, use it carefully. Some things should be done quickly while others are better done slowly. You decide how you should use your time.
p.s. I have WordPress page but the contents are the same with this blog.
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