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enjoy these free treats by showing your inked finger to the merchants.

happy voting! may the best president and vice president win.

Man in The Mirror

I was quite shocked by the news of Michael Jackson's death a couple days ago because i just wrote about him and his coming-back concerts in ELLE June '09. he was supposed to release a new album titled MJ09 and perform himself in 50 world concerts of which the tickets has already sold out. yup! it's kinda impossible to sell 1,000,000 tickets within just an hour if it's not Jacko. who could have thought that the year ('09) will be his last year? my pray as well for 7 people that committed suicide after hearing that MJ's gone. rest in peace, The King of Pop. you will always be admired. all the inspirations you sang will always be a legendary that remained in our heart.

for us who still have a precious life, don't ever take it for granted if you find yourself still can see the sunrise every morning. every second is priceless! live the best out of your day like it was your last. cherish the moment you have with family and friends. because life is actually that mysterious, baby. don't let time just passes you by without something to be thankful and remembered.

heal the world, make it a better place for you and for me and the entire human race.

ELLE review

As for me, there's nothing more comforting than to read a good review from the ELLE readers. especially when they like one (or more) of my articles. here's one from the magazines junkie for ELLE Magazine Indonesia, June '09 edition.

(almost) perfect, he said. i'm so relieved that i know all my hard work is worth it.
and yes, i agreed with him that before our anniversary issue the ELLE layout was too safe and plain. (i even mentioned about it when i was interviewed by the editor-in-chief, Adeline. before she stared at me like i was fallen from another planet). but in fact, i was right in the first place!

YAAAY!!! did u see that? did u see that? he likes my article! hehehe.. it did take a long time to write 4 pages of Maia Ahmad Estianty.. and the photo shoot was quite difficult because she did nag a LOT.. *sigh* but again, i know that all of that was worth the pain..
and about the-new-7-wonder "magnificent of 7"? it was my idea :) no kidding, you have to believe me. but it wasn't writer's kind of thing to write (consider my salary and ability to write bloody 8 pages plus the hi-res pics!!!) so my editor was the one who made it come true ;)

alright, here i'm gonna spoil u with the lit pic from the ELLE profile...
it was taken in the bathroom of the photographer's studio, teehee ;))


last but not least, the Maia photo shoot was wrapped in one day with Tika Putri, "Queen Bee" main cast. glad he likes it as well.


thank you so much, Elco! again, there's nothing in this world can beat my happiness when i read good reviews from the readers... wait for your letter to be published in ELLE July (out now!!!). please kindly review it as well as you might get the Narciso Rodriguez EDT :)

quote of the day

"A dreamer is one who can only find his way by moonlight and his punishment is that he sees the dawn before the rest of the world."

~ Oscar Wilde

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So...GOOD LUCK, PRETTY FELLAS!

D.I.Y.

yesterday was my parents' 30th anniversary. so i decided to buy make a greeting card for them. (that's why i never throw away the old brochures, wrapping papers, and colorful post-it). lemme show you the way of loving your family AND saving the environment. (don't worry, it's so easy even a 1st grade kid can do it).

all you need is: old brochures, scissor, unused papers (colorful ones are preferred), glue and marker!

first, cut the brochures into the size you want.

(it might be great if you do have a paper punch. you can search for it in some scrapbook store or win it in Timezone *no kidding*) with this useful stuff, you can even punch the unused space of post-it!

after that, you can stick the cute little flowers to the paper. (don't miss the fun!!!)


don't forget to leave some thoughtful message.........we're almost there..........


aaaaaand.... TAAAADAAAA!!!!!

your card is ready! the thing is, please reuse and recycle your stuffs if it's still possible!
use less paper, save the environment.
don't throw away something if it still can be useful.

have a nice day, everyone ;)

the best rebound so far

ewh. such a jerk ;p

there you go, lady!

alone or break-up? however you're down to, don't be! because now Jakarta has perfect blends to try: delicious flavored beer of lychee (i like it the most), red ruby, peach, mango, and many more! what are you waiting for? raise your glasses and be happy!!! you did read the word pizza above right? but now, just forget margarita and try pizza dessert...!!! very sweet and creamy. so tempting with a bunch of blueberries topping. yummy...
WARNING: totally addictive :p

ah, speaking of sweet. should i say more? ;)

Pizza e Birra
(means "pizza and beers" in Italian)
Plaza Indonesia Extension 5th floor
Jakarta, Indonesia
opening hours 11 AM - 11 PM (Sun - Thu)
11 AM - 1 AM (Fri, Sat, and public holiday)