Selasa, 14 Mei 2013

Heather's "I'm a Huge Fan: Kristen Stewart" Experience



One Year Ago Today, just right after Rob's birthday a day earlier, Heather Duval met one of our biggest idol, Kristen Stewart. Thanks to POPSUGAR, not only she met her, she got a chance to sat down with her, talked to her (interviewed her) just like two old friends.



My first reaction when I first saw this video was nothing but sobbing the entire time. Really. I feel for her. I was happy crying for her, for Heather. I feel you bb. I mean.... C'mon. Whoever that is who watch this video and is not touched even a bit, there must be something wrong about you.

I don't really know how the quiz or this thing whatever works, but what I know is PopSugar have this online episode for fans to enter to win their chance so they can meet their idol. And Heather is one of the lucky one. 

Watching Heather's experience is just bizarre you know. It's like I really get how she feels and somehow knows what it must feel like to be in her position, but at the same time I don't. Not all. Coz I haven't been in that experience before. It's the weirdest thing, cause it is so so so very real and it seems unbelievable too. This experience of Heather's is definitely my definition of dream comes true. It really reaffirms my ideas and beliefs about what I have written in my Proposal Hidupku before. So yeahh. It really warms my heart every time I get to watch vids about fans meeting their idol, cause you know, there's nothing more real and surreal than that at the same time. Just like Kristen said, 
"Meeting fans like that is really fun. Cause they actually want to meet you. They don't just wanna like, post your picture on Facebook. So...you know. I think people are your fans cause you actually have a lot in common. So like meeting them is always really fun."
And that's one of the things what I really love about her, about Kristen. She's really so down to earth. And I'm saying this cause I do really mean it, not just creepy cheesy saying it for no reason or just to please her or something. She never think of herself different from us, the fans in this fandom. She always thinks of herself as one of us. As a group of people who have a lot in common, who love something, the same thing, so much together and really treasure it near and dear of our hearts. She wears her heart on her sleeve. How much you can just really tell that she cares and she's putting everything that she has into everything that she does. It perhaps only shows to some people, but you can definitely feel that shared energy that is the coolest thing in the world. She never put her in this position where "Hey, you know, I'm the it girl, I'm the artist and you're the fans." No. She never does that. Not even once. Not even before from the very first time. I think that's why so many girls can easily relate to her and love her. She doesn't fake anything. She is loved for who she really is. For her hearts and personality. For how she is. Not for her good looks, or for her Twilight fame, or her amazing acting skill. Beautiful from the inside. That's why I'm not so surprised when I read one of this comment on this vid comment section:
"I just find it kinda funny that Kristen seemed SO much more relaxed in this interview than in a lot of her interviews with professional talk show hosts. It's kind of adorable"
It's true though what she said. Kristen always does seem much more relax when she meets the fans, interviewed by us, talks to us, or simply just interacts with us. Rather than being interviewed and talking to the professionals. Cause I think she knows. Some of them do not really care about what they ask to her. It doesn't mean anything to them. It's just a job. Whereas, the movie that Kristen's promoting means the world for her. And sometimes, some of them just wanna get it done quickly so that they can start asking her about her relationship and other personal stuff, which clearly is her off limits boundaries. One of another proof that she really enjoys the companion of the fans and not just faking the happy rainbow expression.

One of the things I really admire from Heather is how she was so calm during her meeting with Kristen. She really nailed it. She was able to control her emotions and her fangirl emotion inside and save it for the last. Even Kristen admitted it herself. Great job gurl! Really proud of you here. :))

And this really, just even motivates me more to reach my ultimate dreams. To be able to meet Kristen and Rob, to get to know them, talk to them, work with them and be best friends. Just like Heather's experience...and much much much more than that. <3


PS: The video above is the part 3 of 3 of this Kristen episode. If you want to watch the process and things in between, here's the link of the first and second episode. Enjoy!!! :D

Once again, Thank you Heather for sharing the experience with us, and Thank you PopSugar for creating this opportunity for the fans.

Ciao!


You know you love me

xoxo, D. 



Senin, 13 Mei 2013

Dear Rob




Dear Lord,

Though we are unworthy to ask, please take care of Rob. Watch over him, protect him from all harm. Cloak him with Your love and give him the strength to endure all that is thrown in his path. Give Rob the courage and guidance to say no to those who ask for more than he can reasonably give. Surround Rob with loving and supportive people who love him unconditionally as we, his Twihards / Robsten Shipper do. Separate Rob from those who have agendas other than for his well being. Give him rest when he's weary. Give him stamina to sustain his hectic pace. Give him assurance when he feels doubt. Give him joy when he feels sad. Cloak him always in Your protective arms during this time on his journey. Keep Rob healthy and strong as he fulfills his destiny which was written in his Book of Life before he was born.

Though we may unworthy, we humbly pray.
Aamiin.

-Dhenya, 17th, Indonesia.
@mademoiselleDHE

PS: I'll see you soon in LA on July 2013!


You know you love me

xoxo, D. 



Minggu, 12 Mei 2013

Sir Alex Ferguson: Farewell Buddy Man



May 12th, 2013. Old Trafford -Theatre of Dreams-, Manchester.
Last home game.
2006.

It was the first time ever I knew a few bits about soccer. Manchester United was the first club my heart laid its heart on to. It was love at a first sight. Still is.

It's bizarre really, when I first heard the news of Sir Alex's retirement. I always knew this day would come eventually, but when it finally really happens, it's just hard to digest. I mean, he's been here with us since 1986. I never imagine the term of Manchester United with no Fergie in it.

It's been what? 27 years? I was in the sixth grade of elementary school. And now? I almost finish school. I graduate from high school this year. How time has passed.

So, here's my farewell.

I just want to say thank you, buddy man. For everything. You mean the world to us. No matter what controversies that had been done in the past over the years, You are still our man.



"I'll Always Remember You"
(Hannah Montana)
I always knew this day would come
We'd be standing one by one
With our future in our hands
So many dreams so many plans

I always knew after all these years
There'd be laughter there'd be tears
But never thought that I'd walk away
With so much joy but so much pain
And it's so hard to say goodbye

But yesterday's gone we gotta keep moving on
I'm so thankful for the moments so glad I got to know ya
The times that we had I'll keep like a photograph
And hold you in my heart forever
I'll always remember you

Nanananana

Another chapter in the book cant go back but you can look
And there we are on every page
Memories I'll always save
Up ahead only open doors
Who knows what we're heading towards
I wish you love I wish you luck
For you the world just opens up
But it's so hard to say goodbye

Yesterday's gone we gotta keep moving on
I'm so thankful for the moments so glad I got to know ya
The times that we had I'll keep like a photograph
And hold you in my heart forever
I'll always remember you

Everyday that we had all the good all the bad
I'll keep them here inside
All the times that we shared every place everywhere
You touched my life
Yeah one day we'll look back we'll smile and we'll laugh
But right now we just cry
Cause it's so hard to say goodbye

Yesterday's gone we gotta keep moving on
I'm so thankful for the moments so glad I got to know ya
The times that we had I'll keep like a photograph
And hold you in my heart forever
I'll always remember you

Nanananana

I'll always remember you
I'll always remember you

Once again, thanks for everything buddy man.
We definitely will miss you.


You know you love me

xoxo, D. 



Islam is NOT a Terrorist, I am not a Terrorist.



Yep. As you guys can see (or not) I haven't been much on the radar lately. A lot has been going on recently.  Final exam + UN, college preps, and stuff. Life happens.

I simply didn't have time to do anything relaxing let alone write. That's why I think I have this confusion thingy going on right now on how to spend my finally spare time. Ha. I don't know where to start. Books first or Movie first? Some days I end up doing nothing. I have A LOT to catch up, I tell ya.

But, a couple of days ago I have finally decided to finish all the movies I haven't watched first. Good movies. And I don't even know if it is a coincidence or not but, it seems like the last three movies I watched are pretty much have the same general message. When people (as a non-muslim people) hear the word of Islam, they usually still put the word of Terrorist in the same sentence. Nothing much have changed, huh?

Argo, Java Heat, and Zero Dark Thirty.


No. Those three movies above are not against Islam or anything. Don't take it wrong.

ARGO  tells a story in 1979 based on a true story. The American Embassy in Iran was invaded by Iranian Revolutionaries and several Americans are taken hostage. However, six manage to escape to the official residence of The Canadian Ambassador and The CIA is eventually ordered to get them out of the country with few options. Exfiltration expert, Tony Mendez, devises a daring plan: To create a phony Canadian film project looking to shoot in Iran and smuggle The American out as its production crew, with the help of some trusted Hollywood contacts. Mendez creates the ruse and proceeds to Iran as its associate Producer.

JAVA HEAT tells a story of a mysterious American Teams with a Muslim Cop to hunt down a dangerous international jewel thief who kidnaps a Sultan's daughter in a plot to steal the royal treasury: exotic intrigue amid ancient palaces, masjid, temples, subterranean labyrinths and candi in the heart of Java / Jawa.

ZERO DARK THIRTY tells a story of Maya, who is a CIA operative whose first experience is in the interrogation of prisoners following the Al Qaeda attacks on the US of 9/11. She is a reluctant participant in extreme duress applied to the detainees, but believes that the truth may only be obtained through such tactics. For several years, she is single-minded in her pursuit of leads to uncover the whereabouts of Al Qaeda's leader, Osama Bin Laden. Finally, in 2011, it appears that her work would pay off, and a US Navy SEAL team is sent to kill or capture Bin Laden.

Different stories, different plot. But generally the same implicit message. Islam is associated with Terrorist.

But Why? Yeah why. I just don't understand. I don't understand this war between humans.

I'm not saying that Muslims who protect their beliefs and brothers and sisters are wrong. I'm not saying that those innocent Non-Muslims who are affected by the attacks and simply want to shield themselves are also wrong. What I'm saying is the way we handle this problem and not considering or even seeing the truth behind the bars that is wrong.

If we look it this way, there are reasons behind every single move. Americans treat Afghanistan and Palestine people bad. Muslims hand in hand stand up for our brothers and sisters by attacking the American so that they feel the pain and hurt they have caused. Then, Americans attack back and Muslims attack again. The thing is, the people, both Muslims and Americans who suffer and are affected are not the ones who's responsible for all this act. The Innocents are the one who have to carry all the weight of this war. And the masterminds, those heartless people with no humanity, are watching from above. Pointing, and laughing. Cause they are safe. And their bad intention missions are done.

Everyone misunderstand everyone. Everyone misunderstand everything.

It's not Jihad people have to blame. It is the Al Qaeda people who interpret it the wrong way.
"Because Islam never teach its followers to defend their belief and people by harming others."
It's not Muslims or Non-Muslims people have to blame. It is the heartless people who has no humanity left.
"They, who fake use the term of -for the sake of humanity and religion- as their cause, so they think they can do whatsoever it is they think is right."
It's not Islam people have to blame. It is the people who use Islam's name for their mistakes.
It's not Islam that is the Terrorist. It is one of the people.

So why blame Islam? Islam has nothing to do with it.

If we look again, those people who join the Terrorism Organization, some are clueless. Some don't even know how they get there. Some are forced to do against their will. Some have no idea what Jihad really means. Some are hypnotized to follow the org. Some no longer have their control over their mind, body and soul. Some are not the bad people. Some still question their action and move. Some do not have many options but to follow every order cause their families are at stake. And some are Islam.

But just because they are Islam people doesn't mean that they represent what Islam truly is. It's not that different with other Christians or Buddhists who do bad things in life. Take that gun shooting in Newtown, Connecticut elementary school a few months back as the case. He was a Non-Muslim. Adam Lanza is said to be Christian. But that do not make people all over the world blame Christian Religion for what he did right? No, we do not. So it doesn't make sense to blame and associate Islam as a Terrorist Religion just because some of its followers do bombings and other Terrorism agenda. Cause it's not fair. IT IS NOT FAIR IF YOU ACCUSE AND BLAME OF SOMETHING YOU DON'T REALLY KNOW WHAT IT REALLY TEACHES ABOUT. Cause it is not fair to judge a book only by the cover.

Why can't all people look over for that fact above and live in harmony?

Because there has already damage been done for both sides over this war between humans. Because this is war between humans who fake use religion as its cause. Humans do not just forget, and they hold grudges. Winning and losing is what matters to human.

Sad and ironic, isn't it?

I feel so.

God makes no mistakes. It is the people.
Islam is not a Terrorist. Because just like other religions and beliefs, Islam doesn't teach its follower to kill people.

Because I believe, just like other religions and beliefs, 
"Islam is always patient and kind. It is never jealous. Islam is never boastful or conceited. It is never rude or selfish. It does not take offense and is not resentful." -(Quotes courtesy by Nicholas Sparks about Love)

You know you love me

xoxo, D. 



Rabu, 01 Mei 2013

SMANDA'13: Di Belakang Layar




Team Work. 

Satu yang dapat gue simpulkan berdasarkan beberapa minggu terakhir dalam proses pembuatan film ini, bukanlah suatu yang sulit, namun bukan juga suatu yang mudah.

"Gimana sih??! Nggak sulit tapi nggak mudah, jadi maksudnya apa?" mungkin kalian bertanya. Well, beberapa untaian kata berikut ini dapat menjelaskan makna dibalik kalimat saya sebelumnya. Or at least, Saya harap.


1. Salah satu dari teman saya ada yang me-Retweet kutipan ini: 
"Motivasi seseorang pun juga ikut andil saat orang dituntut kreatif atau mereka memang ingin melakukan inovasi"
Kita harus sadar bahwa semua manusia mempunyai ego masing-masing, yang tidak bisa dipungkiri, kadang kala ia tidak selalu berada di bawah kendali tuan nya. Saat dituntut untuk bekerja sama, semua manusia memiliki rasa ingin dihormati, dibutuhkan, di apresiasi hasil kerjanya atau bahkan sekedar diakui keberadaannya. Perbedaannya hanyalah kadar dari ego di masing-masing manusia itu sendiri. Ada yang tinggi juga ada yang rendah. Disaat ada satu anggota kelompok yang merasa tidak dibutuhkan atau merasa kurang dipercaya karena hanya dilibatkan di saat-saat ia diperlukan bukan karena dibutuhkan, kebanyakan dari anggota kelompok lainnya hanya akan diam dan membiarkan ia pergi meninggalkan situasi yang kurang menguntungkan ini tanpa disertai tanggung jawab. Tidak banyak yang berani dan bisa bilang "Tolong jangan pergi, hasil kerjamu masih sangat dibutuhkan disini." untuk alasan gengsi dan harga diri akan siapa yang meminta bantuan siapa terlebih dahulu. Disinilah sosok pemimpin dibutuhkan dan empati harus berperan. 

Kita harusnya bisa berani menurunkan ego kita di depan orang banyak untuk bisa meminta tolong untuk suatu bantuan kepada seseorang tanpa harus merasa gagal karena tidak dapat melakukannya sendiri. Pada akhirnya itu juga yang akan menyelamatkan kita dari repot-repot kesusahan karena keharusan bekerja di bukan bidang yang kita kuasai. Kita harusnya berani mendekatkan diri secara personal ke semua anggota kelompok, untuk mengajak keterlibatannya di suatu projek ini. SMS, BBM, dan pertemuan kelompok kadang kala memang tidak cukup. Ada individu-individu tertentu yang harus diajak secara personal sehingga ia akhirnya baru merasakan atmosfer dibutuhkan, dihargai, dan diapresiasi. Klise memang tampaknya. Tapi ini adalah kunci dan fondasi akan bagaimana Team Work ini berjalan kedepannya. Seperti saat ada orang yang tidak kita kenal, tapi ia membutuhkan tenaga kita. Lalu ia menyapa nama kita, menatap langsung mata kita, menjabat tangan kita, bertanya dengan ramah -tanpa ada rasa malu karena harus meminta- apakah kita mau membantunya. Kita disentuh ke taraf yang jauh lebih dalam dibanding sekedar mendapat jarkom yang menerangkan keberadaan kita diharapkan kehadirannya pada tanggal sekian, pukul sekian. Karena apa? Karena mereka menyentuh kita secara personal. Interaksi antara pribadi dengan pribadi yang lain. Bukan hanya antara saya dan dia. Dan kadang, hal seperti ini tidak cukup dilakukan hanya sekali atau dua kali. Terkadang, dibutuhkan kesabaran ekstra dalam mengulangi prosesnya selama beberapa kali. Namun, mengapa tidak? Jika hal ini, hal yang amat jarang mau dilakukan orang banyak ini, dapat membantu kita dari masa depresi atau frustrasi karena menanggung beban dan tanggung jawab yang diluar dari kapasitas kita sebagai individu. Karena, ada arti sendiri saat suatu proyek diberi label proyek kelompok, dan bukan individu.

Jika sudah demikian, akan timbul rasa memiliki dari masing-masing individu akan suatu proyek sedang ditangani bersama ini. Bukan sekedar suatu beban yang harus diselesaikan dalam tenggat waktu tertentu. Jika ada rasa saling memiliki, akan timbul keinginan untuk saling menjaga. Menjaga agar proyek yang nantinya akan menyita bukan hanya waktu ataupun tenaga fisik, tapi juga pikiran ini, akan memberikan rasa kepuasan yang terbayar kepada setiap individu yang terlibat. Jika semuanya sudah menjaga, akan timbul rasa kepedulian yang biasanya tinggi. Kepedulian inilah yang bermain dengan motivasi. Proyek ini tidak hanya menjadi tanggung jawab yang harus seseorang emban, tapi ia akan menjadi sesuatu yang bermakna bagi masing-masing orang yang menyentuhnya. Kepedulian ini akan memunculkan rasa tanggung jawab dan rasa malu apabila seseorang tidak melakukan tugas dan kewajibannya secara maksimal sebagaimana mestinya. Kepedulian ini yang nantinya akan menyeruak kepermukaan disaat suasana suntuk dan pikiran menyerah menyelinap dalam benak. Ia akan membuat mereka kembali mempertanyakan kenapa harus menyerah dan menghancurkannya sekarang saat telah ditengah jalan? Mengapa tidak dari awal perjalanan saja sebelum semua keringat terlanjur bercucuran dan kreatifitas dituntut muncul? Ya. Pada akhirnya kepedulian, rasa memiliki dan tanggung jawab inilah yang akan menyelamatkan di penghujung jalan.

Mudah jika semua anggota bersedia melakukannya tanpa banyak mempertanyakan. Namun akan menjadi sangat sulit, apabila ada satu saja yang dengan vokalnya menyuarakan keengganannya.


2. Dalam sebuah Team Work, tidak selalu dan tidak semua anggota kelompoknya memiliki hubungan personal yang baik. Jika dalam semua Team Work itu juga semua anggotanya me-maintain ketidakharmonisan tersebut, tidak akan ada satupun hasil kerja di dunia ini yang dapat dinikmati maupun dievaluasi.

Yang saya pelajari dari beberapa minggu terakhir ini adalah suasana amat sangat menentukan keberlangsungan dari Team Work itu sendiri, apalagi hasilnya. Percaya atau tidak, energi positif sangat cepat penyebarannya. Tapi, energi negatif amatlah lebih cepat penyebarannya. Jika kita sudah bekerja dalam Team Work, disinilah kita dituntut untuk bekerja secara profesional. Meskipun status kami semua hanyalah anak SMA yang belum mengerti banyak mengenai pembuatan film, tapi tidak berarti attitude kami berhak merajalela sepertinya attitude anak remaja yang memenangkan ego dan tidak bisa mengucapkan kata maaf atau tidak berani mengaku salah tanpa disertai nada sewot. Ntah mengapa saya mempunyai keyakinan bahwa, attitude yang profesional akan menghasilkan pekerjaan yang profesional pula.

Yang dimaksud dari dituntut bekerja secara profesional sendiri adalah lupakan karakter pribadi masing-masing dan masuk ke karakter pekerja profesional. Apabila salah satu dari kita tidak memiliki hubungan baik dengan yang lainnya, lupakanlah sejenak, dan berkonsentrasilah kepada apa yang sedang kalian perjuangkan bersama itu. Jika bukan demi diri kalian sendiri, setidaknya demi orang lain di lingkungan sekitar. Karena jujur saja, suasana yang tidak nyaman itulah yang membuat saya enggan untuk terlibat lebih jauh. Suasana yang tidak nyaman itulah yang kemarin membuat saya ingin rasanya cepat-cepat proses itu berakhir. Saya jujur, tidak menikmati satupun proses dibalik layar kemarin. Perasaan menyesal telah berkata iya dan berjanji kepada diri sendiri, sempat menghantui pikiran. Mungkin suasana ini juga yang dirasakan anggota lainnya, yang menjelaskan pula mengenai masalah kekurangan tenaga yang harusnya tidak terjadi. Argumen sudah memasuki tahap tidak sehat apabila ia telah memberi dampak yang tidak baik terhadap cara kerja dan hasil kerja kita. Jika dua orang berbeda pendapat, bukan berarti yang satu salah dan yang satu benar. Disinilah Emotional Quotient kita harusnya bertindak. Ketika memasuki tahap Team Work, diharapkan semua anggota mempunyai rasa pengertian juga memaklumi yang lebih dari biasanya. Diharapkan semua anggota bersedia berkorban dan merelakan tanpa berasumsi negatif. Jika kita sudah melakukan sesuatu namun pada akhirnya itu bukan menjadi pilihan akhir, harap diketahui bahwa anggota yang lain berharap kita tidak merasa telah melakukannya dengan sia-sia. Anggota yang lain pasti berharap kita tahu bahwa semua kerja keras kita diperhitungkan dan amat sangat dihargai. Namun, ada kalanya, muncul opsi lain yang lebih baik bagi proyek itu sendiri. Saat itulah kita dituntut untuk bekerja secara ikhlas. Tidak hanya secara kata-kata namun juga secara harfiah. Bekerja secara profesional juga berarti meminimalkan kebiasaan "mengeluh". Kamu capek? Yang lain juga sama capek. Jadi tolonglah selamatkan yang lain dari keharusan mendengar keluhan-keluhan yang sama sekali tidak membantu tapi juga memperburuk keadaan.

Mudah jika semua anggota bersedia melakukannya tanpa banyak mempertanyakan. Namun akan menjadi sangat sulit, apabila ada satu saja yang dengan vokalnya menyuarakan keengganannya.


3. Jangan stuck kepada istilah rantai gajah. Mematikan sebuah ide sebelum ide itu sempat dieksekusi. Mungkin probability dari ide itu sendiri memang tidak besar keberhasilannya. Tapi dari 100% jumlah probability itu, pasti ada sekian persen kemungkinannya untuk berhasil. Meski itu hanya 0.0000 sekian persen. Mengapa tidak dicoba terlebih dahulu dan lihat hasilnya? Jika hasilnya tidak seperti yang diharapkan, jangan lalu diam di tempat. Lanjutkan, dan move on ke ide yang lainnya. Stop menyesali dan menyalahkan orang lain ataupun keadaan akan suatu kegagalan. Jika hasilnya sesuai seperti yang diharapkan, itu menunjukkan semuanya itu worth a try kok.

Mudah jika semua anggota bersedia melakukannya tanpa banyak mempertanyakan. Namun akan menjadi sangat sulit, apabila ada satu saja yang dengan vokalnya menyuarakan keengganannya.


Dan lagi, mungkin film pendek ini bukanlah sesuatu yang bisa kami banggakan pada akhirnya. Karena kami harusnya bisa bekerja dengan lebih baik lagi. Tapi setiap pengalaman selalu memberikan pembelajaran. Semuanya hanya tergantung kepada bagaimana setiap individu menyikapinya.

So, guys, please have a watch. Tell me what y'all think. Any positive or even negative appreciation are appreciated :)

SMANDAPicture Mempersembahkan
Film Dokumenter

SMANDA'13



*Notes:
Ini transcript dari naskah yang saya tulis untuk beberapa segmen dari film dokumenter ini.
"Ada saatnya masa-masa indah harus dilepas. Tidak digenggam dengan begitu erat. Bahwa ada saatnya kita tidak perlu berlari, tapi berhenti, melihat sekeliling, dan tersenyum. Untuk melihat, orang-orang yang duduk di sekelilingmu sekarang. Untuk melihat, seberapa jauh jarak yang telah kita tempuh dan berterima kasih, betapa setiap langkah menyimpan arti juga perubahan yang berbeda.
Sekolah.
Sesuatu yang kita udah terbiasa banget akannya, dan gak tau mesti ngerasa apa saat masa itu berakhir.
Sebelum saat ini, hari ini... Gak pernah terlintas di pikiran gimana rasanya ninggalin masa sekolah. Gimana rasanya harus meninggalkan dan kehilangan suatu rutinitas yang amat sangat lo familiar dengannya sampe di titik dimana lo berfikir masa itu gak akan pernah berakhir. Gak pernah... Ya. Gak pernah memang. Gak pernah sampe saat ini, hari ini.
Bagi sebagian orang, masa sekolah adalah highlight, the time of their life katanya. Tapi, untuk sebagian sisanya? Itu hanya suatu fase di kehidupan yang mereka harap untuk bisa dilewatkan secepat mungkin. Tapi apakah sebagian dari kalian itu sadar? Sekolah adalah comfort zone lo lo semua tanpa terkecuali. Yep. Se-miserable nya kehidupan sekolah lo, itu tetep masih jadi comfort zone yang gak pernah lo sadarin. Dateng ke sekolah - belajar - jajan di kantin - belajar - nonton bareng di kelas - maen PES - makan siang - belajar - foto-foto - belajar - ngobrol sampe lupa waktu - pulang dan begitu terus siklus hidup selama kurang lebih 4380 hari terakhir ini. Aktivitas-aktivitas yang kadang kala ada saat tertentu dimana lo benci setengah mati, tapi tetep tau what to expect setiap harinya. Teman - musuh - orang-orang yang lo nanti-nanti kehadirannya setiap pagi - orang-orang yang lo pengen buang jauh-jauh dari polusi pandangan - guru-guru - petugas sekolah - satpam - petugas kantin - sahabat - pacar - orang-orang yang walaupun udah 3 tahun tapi masih belum tau siapa dia - orang-orang yang invisible dimata lo, mereka semua adalah orang-orang yang oke-oke aja dengan keberadaan lo. Meski kadang, keberadaan lo itu gak selalu menyenangkan. Mereka adalah orang-orang yang selalu memberi toleransi akan semua perilaku lo tanpa harus diminta. Mereka adalah orang-orang yang belum tentu akan lo temuin lagi begitu lo masuk ke kehidupan masyarakat yang sebenernya. Ya. Itu yang gue bilang sebagai comfort zone. 
Dan sebentar lagi, kita harus meninggalkan itu. Mulai semuanya dari awal. Dari nol lagi. 
Tapi jangan takut. Gue yakin kita semua akan baik-baik aja. Why? Cuz we survive high school man! 
And On days like this, there are no XiiCellents, Circle Shoe, Sipdaaahhh, Setsot, Ipat, SofTai, Brosinam, Helloween, Classic, or even Sojoy --- we are SMANDA'13, united as one."

Enjoy!!!



You know you love me

xoxo, D.