Imelda's blog
Praha here i come!
I am leaving on a jet plane, dont know when I'll be back again... Hmm.. not quite true yet I was flying from Jakarta via Singapore and transit at Schiphol in early 2005 in order to start a brand new…
Dobry Den!
Dobry Den! (Good day), is a keyword which will take you anywhere and join the public sphere in Praha.. By Dobry Den, I earn not only very bright smile but also…
Prosim??? (Phlleeaassee...)
Human Reaction is an interesting thing to research.. from oldies Candid Camera to new reality shows such as Big Brother, humans always love to observe other humans... But what if you become the…
Mluvit Cesky?
Mr. See owned a saw and Mr. Soar owned a seesaw now See's saw sawed Soar's seesaw Before Soar saw See, which made Soar sore, Had Soar seen See's saw before See sawed Soar's seesaw, See's saw would…
Dobrou Chut' (Bon Appetite)
"Can I have the vegetarian menu please" " Here you are " Vegetarian Slovak sheep cheese dumplings with bacon 80,- Slovak dumplings with cabbage and bacon 60,- Fried mushrooms, boiled potatoes, tartar…
Imelda's newly revealed identity: an outdoor girl and skier!
Maybe back home in Indonesia people will not believe, but Imelda has a great talent for skiing and outdoor activities. It only needs to be given a slight chance:-) Imel in outdoor outfit Cute small…
PASS OVER: GOD'S SACRIFICE FOR HUMAN'S DELIVERANCE
Easter Day by Oscar Wilde The silver trumpets rang across the Dome: The people knelt upon the ground with awe: And borne upon the necks of men I saw, Like some great God, the Holy Lord of Rome.…
Persevere and be peaceful
I've found serenity from below piece of thoughts. I wanna share it with you: People are often unreasonable, illogical and self-centered; Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of…
TREE, LEAF, AND WIND
"Jika Kau menginginkan cinta dari seseorang, tunjukkan cintamu. Cinta tidak membutuhkan keraguan, Tunjukkan saja !! POHON Alasan mengapa orang2 memanggilku "Pohon" karena aku sangat baik dalam…
Remember honey?
DO YOU REMEMBER , the first time we met we argued whether committing one's life to someone is worthy or not and since then often argued on all things? DO YOU REMEMBER that I had wrong impression…
Never give up life
Lately, I have been experiencing a minor breakdown, partly due to my starting new life in Europe. OK, not that awful, but it's quite miserable for me as I have been acting not like me. When life is…
COUNTING DAYS TO THE BIG DAY
Guys, i wanna ask you few things: 1. how do you feel about getting married? opinions may vary though, but i believe the majority will say that's one of the most important moment of life, takes lots…
for this one, i dont mind globalisation at all:-)
For some old reasons, I do not support the idea of opening all channel of social and economic interconnectedness by the globalisation machine. However, I should revise a bit. I have been cherishing…
movies, movies, movies
watching movies is my sinful pleasure.... I cant get enough of it and I almost have seen all movies, you name it. I will write more about my recent views and experiences here. soon....
SPIRIT OF THE DAY
Love in our society Does not work so well Because so many people Fall in love with the physical Then try to accept What’s inside When you fall in love With what’s inside a person Accepting the…
a precious letter from Seoul
As you all know that on May 21, I will abandon my single status and unite with a stranger:-), this one is a private letter from an old friend who wishes us in an interesting way. I guess it is worthy…
story of the day
IMEL'S DIARY: Dear Diary, for the last few days, Ondra had been so nervous and absent minded. He was not really paying attention to our discussions on wedding and family's coming details. He did not…
To my parents...
Patience has been my lifelong enemy:-). It has tested me so many times, sometimes I won the battle, sometimes I lost, still those lessons have not brought much improvement to my relationship with…
afternoon tea and its company
After a long and tiring day or even dull day, I often crave quality tea break. It doesnt mean that I will only stick to tea, I enjoy other drinks too such as coffee and chocolate. However, since I…
choose your own superstar and banana
How many people do you think in this world who do not know Singing Idol contest show and banana? Maybe you ask what connects Idol contest with banana? As some of you may guess, it is what I call the…
One month passes...
We are looking back to 21 May when some thrills developed in the big day preparation. Facts: Prague was heavily rained, chilly, and gloomy in May. Result: that saturday was a fine day, totally bright…
quickly spread, spread quickly
It's summer time! I already anticipate the heat since almost month ago, days were quite hot sometimes then got chilled and windy again. But definitely, now it's summer. People seem to like it. A…
INDEPENDENCE DAY 170805
I should send my warm greetings to all Indonesians who read this. Isnt it great guys that we can still can witness this national celebration? I know that we all wish the best for Indonesia and we…
Belgium: the visit to the comic strip and praline state
Visiting Belgium was one of my dream back in college. This country attracts me in some ways: First: it applies two national language: Dutch and French. Secondly, it is home to my favourite comic…
tidbits: some are true (twink twink:-))
Girls' Dreams "What I Want in a Man (age 22)" 1. Handsome 2. Charming 3. Financially successful 4. A caring listener 5. Witty 6. In good shape 7. Dresses with style 8. Appreciates finer things 9.…
SALAH SIAPA?
Sekitar bulan lalu ada pembesar dari Indonesia datang ke sini beserta keluarga dan orang orang terdekatnya. Salah seorang temen suamiku bertugas menemani mereka. Dia sudah usaha banget berusaha…
WHOSE FAULTS:-)?
About a month ago, an Indonesian VIP and his family and group visited Czech and Indonesian community. One of my husband's colleague was assigned to accompany (read: entertain:-)) them. I will call…
The advertisement
'I need to store 2 bags for 3 weeks while I travel. In one of the bags is a gift to my mom, and I will be unable to bring them with me. I don't have too many friends in the city and I really need a…
is it easier for you :-)?
The European Commission has just announced an agreement whereby English will be the official language of the European Union rather than German, which was the other possibility. As part of the…
INCONSISTENCY.... rancu bo!
Di saat orang Indonesia sedang bingung karena banyak hal yang rancu, tidak konsisten terjadi, entah soal ekonomi, politik, atau keamanan, sebenarnya kita tidak perlu heran kenapa hal ini terjadi, lha…
FALLING...
PEOPLE SAID THAT FEELINGS AND MINDS ARE THE MOST VOLUNTARY AND FREE GIFT THAT YOU CAN HAVE AND NO ONE CAN TAKE . I HAD ALMOST EVEN BEEN AFRAID OF THINKING AND FEELING. EVERYTIME I THINK AND FEEL,…
VALENTINE WISHES
LOVE is patient… I want to be slow to judge, but quick to listen. Hesitant to criticize, but eager to encourage, LOVE is kind… I hope my words to be gentle and my actions to be thoughtful. I want to…
enjoy the life
A group of alumni, highly established in their careers, got together to visit their old university professor. Conversation soon turned into complaints about stress in work and life. Offering his…
Right person for the right job
Working in Prague hasnt given me much inspiration of what sort of ethics back europeans endeavours. Some may say that europeans or "white" in general are hardworking,honest,and more focused. I prefer…
Applying for a visa? Take everything with you
Lining up under the pouring rain and snowflakes in Prague's winter days in the front of British consular office might give you a chill. Seriously, a chill! This long queue reminds me of old times…
USA trip: It Aint All About Burger and Coke or...is it?
19 May - 20 June 2007. I flew across the Atlantic Ocean to see Ondra and travelled with him throughout the States. The nature and city lives struck us and we tried to bring pieces of memories back…
oh Indonesiaku
Kenapa ya, media rajin amat memberitakan kisah kisah sedih tentang Indonesia seperti yang terbaru, kasus terbaliknya ferry di dekatBaubau. Kan jadi malu sama teman kantor, kalau tiap kali ada berita…
Mike Mohede and Youtube
Being far from the homeland is no longer issue in this 21st century as the internet has helped us alot in connecting with current stuffs backhome almost leaving zero point zero zero second delay!…
New Year's Eve: Old times, new friends
Ceritanya Ondra masih agak sakit sehabis pulang dari Wina . Rencana untuk merayakan malam tahun baru ke luar kota dan gunung jelas batal. Mau pergi ke restaurant atau club, New Year charge-nya bikin…
New Year 08: Old friends, new day
One of Ondra's close friends is leaving for England. He got a one-year job offer and decided to give it a try. So we and other close friends spent time together on New Year Day at La Mirage. The…
PERMENNYA MALAH LUPA DIMAKAN!
Aku mau membagikan kisah sederhana di bawah ini yang membuat aku berhenti sejenak dari kesibukan dan diingatkan untuk menghitung berkat ku lagi hari demi hari.…
JESTED TOWER AT LIBEREC
Mt. Jested is famous for ski resort in Czech Republic. It stands 1,012 meters above the sea level and is part of Jested-Kozakov Ridge, 100 km north of Prague. Few weekends ago we went up there before…
Ada Perda tentang denda 20 juta rupiah di jalan-jalan Jakarta?
Aku baru dengar kalau ternyata sebelum Sutiyoso turun jabatan sebagai Gubernur Jakarta, ada Peraturan Daerah yang melarang warga Jakarta untuk memberi uang kepada pengemis dan membeli koran, makanan,…
Changes Soon in the Czech Immigration Front Line?
Tales that foreigners like to share and pass along from time to time in Czech Republic is the classic rejection cases and degrees of horrors that they have gone through and been going through in…