Third Novel

Dear Friends,

Hope you enjoy my third novel entitled "Sempurna" (which I know it is imperfect), released in May 2012.
And thank you so much for your supports and comments.

Love,
Noni

Bahn..huff!

It has been almost a month I take Commuter Line and frankly it still amazes me how we are so "understanding" with the inconvenience. I have to take the CL to other destination first just to get a seat because when the train arrives in the station where I'm located, it's already difficult to enter, especially with this "voluminous" body. And not everyone is gladly offering her seat to pregnant lady. Some stare and just close their eyes, even purposely ignore (Come on, woman, can't you see the protruding belly right in front of your nose? You saw me! And you are a woman, you know how uneasy this phase is). You know what, sometimes I ask directly to the ladies to get me a seat he he. And the chance of getting sour face is 50-50. That's why I decide to do the "go to other direction strategy" so I can get a seat without troubling anyone. The fact is, there are special seats for pregnant ladies, elders, mom with kids and handicapped people. When get to that seat I bluntly ask for a seat, because it is my right, if I may say that. The funny thing is, the doors to those seats don't have any additional step to enter or exit, and some train stations still have low platform. So, if I have to exit from that nearest door, the platform is so far below that sometimes I have to sit first on the train floor just to get my feet on the ground. Otherwise I couldn't reach it. Normal ladies just jump. I couldn't, or the baby will be delivered right on the spot...
Huff...
     

Commuter Liner

So, it has been a week since I move to my new (rented) house. It has also been a week I take Commuter Line (local train) to go back and forth from house to work. Not like what I imagine, the nice comfortable train where we can sit back and relax, read something or have a chat or just observe the surrounding while wait for the train to arrive, it is so the opposite! It's a full pack of people who squeeze in and get stuck like sardines. And we have to deal with it every working day. I really wonder what happen to public service. Can at least the railway authority add some coaches in certain working hour or add the frequency of the schedule. It is not humane to live like that, man. Especially for certain people, such as elders, handicap people, pregnant ladies or women with little children. For this time being, I still get the privilege to sit (thank you, kind people), but sometimes it is hard to get one when you can't even move.
Or when people who sit are "sleeping" (or can I say pretending to sleep), or busy with their cellphone that they do not see around, just stuck their faces to the gadget. Yes, I observe some people choose to ignore others by playing busy with their gadget mode or sleep mode. Perhaps they think that it is already hard for them to get the seat, why bother give it to others? It's a jungle, man, whatever it takes to survive.
But, there are still some considerate people, I never loose hope on that, who are willing to help others or at least assist the one who needs to get a better place/spot. Let's be that kind of person.
Anyway, I will tell you the special first day working with CL. It is unforgettable. I took the train at 07.14, which I thought vacant enough, and there I was, stood up in amazement to see how many people were lining up in the platform. I wondered how I could get in. I actually could, but not for long because the wave of more people would come in the next station. A lady advised me not to stand up, asking someone to give me a seat, or my protruding belly be squeezed like a lemonade. And she was right. As soon as I got the seat, here went the people like the school of sardines, making no more space. It's crazy.
Going back in the afternoon was the same case. Moreover it was raining like cats and dogs, with big thunder included. I brought the umbrella but it is not significant at all to keep the body dry. And the station, and the street were flooded by the fast current of the water. A motorcycle was even sank to the gutter because the rider could not see any gutter, it was completely full of water. From the railway station I took angkot. Unfortunately, it didn't run well since the water hit the engine and it broke down couple of time. And when I arrived at home, in wetter condition than before, the electricity went out, which is just wonderful because I have no candle or flashlight yet. Just great.
So, the conclusion of my first experience was wet, bloating, tired to the bone, dark like in the cave but hot like burning stove. Such a happy day...

Easy cheesy

Hi, Guys.
It's almost the end of March and I haven't made any progress with my new script. Man, back to office really means a lot of work, just realize that haha. The program is to write after working hour, at home. But the sweet rest and sitcoms in Youtube just distract me from typing new chapter. I am easily exhausted now (excuse). Wish I can spare energy starting April so I can finish my script before the bundle of joy arrives.
Anyway, just out of curiosity and a bit refreshing memory, and the mark of 7th printing, I read some comments about DIA. One point that I get is that it's an easy reading. That's true. Frankly, I haven't got any capacity yet (according to myself) to write something heavy or so meaningful or inspirational. Not yet to that point. I admit it. Perhaps one day.
I write an easy stuff because in one particular time of our life, which is full of challenges and daily routine that probably create stress and tiredness, I want to be able to sit back and relax and enjoy a simple stuff, like reading a light book. Smile a little bit, laugh a little bit. Just like a dose of warm beverage in the afternoon. Refreshing. At least for me... hehe.
But I really appreciate what you guys have commented and expressed about my book. A lesson learned.
By the way, I was told that in the end of April, my third book will be published. Will there be any difference from the previous books? Hm, let's see. I just want to say that I did my best. I just hope you will enjoy it.
See you, Guys.

Almost Seven

Hi, Guys.

If you see me now, you might not recognize me. I am BLOATING! It is so amazing to see the body expands to every direction. A little bit surprising and crazy, but feeling the bumps and kicks from inside is truly joyful. But, having swollen ankles sometimes very annoying.

Anyway, good news for this month is that we are having a new place to live, plus filling it with bunch of stuffs that exhaust the purse. Fun, yet having headache to cope with the expense. Such a rookie.

One thing that I learn from this process is that now I understand why moms like to do a survey to some stores just to find the "cheapest qualified" items. When you have limited budget, seeing quite different prices for the same items is challenging, especially when you have bought the more expensive ones. Regrets are painful indeed. I should have surveyed more... huff.

Oh yeah, and we already experience the real life of being conned. Some people really have the heart to trick someone else for their own interest. How dare! Being nice sometimes is not enough. We should be nice, but still aware and careful.

But, we learned the lesson. Do not get fooled, man. Be very cautious.

P.S. Dia is now in 7th printing. Alhamdulillah...

Sixty six and counting

Guten Tag.

February has come. Valentine day is approaching, but that's not what I am looking forward to. I am waiting for 11 February where I can see my precious one on the screen. Since few weeks ago it has been demonstrating active gestures, which are getting stronger each day. Really love that moments.

Anyway, I am gaining more and more weight. That "slim" body was just a memory now. I wonder when I can fit into those clothes anymore. I don't think it's going to be soon. No problem, I'll catch up.

At least I have a will not to be too overweight. I walk every morning to my office, for vitamin D and a little bit of sweat. Well, actually it's not merely because I need to exercise, but part of it because I can't cross the street to get to the angkot! This particular street in the rush hour is just like never ending marathon. And motorcyclists even use the pavement for their new road. Outrages. It's so much different with the situation in Goettingen, where bicyclists and pedestrian have their own path and privilege to be respected. When oh when my country will come to that level...

Dreaming.

Four and a half

Good afternoon.

What can I say about my new routine. It's new and exciting, yet challenging.

I have to make sure that I get all the nutrition I need, provide brain exercise, and keep my balance. Selfishness should be gone by now.

Anyway, I like reading stories in the afternoon and a little music in the morning. I don't know whether "Price Tag" and "Lazy" would make a wonderful choice, but it sure is a nice song to dance with. About the Mozart thing and such...hmm...perhaps later on.

A bit "internal bumpy feeling" here and there is beginning to exist. Curious and curious.

Well, other good news is in April my third novel will be published by GagasMedia... yippee!

Can't wait to get the cover design.

Hm, I should start to write again for the next one. Ganbatte ne!