Resting in my home thanks for my occurring sickness.
... This is also the first update in ages for this blog....
Yesterday, I found something very interesting to rethink about, it's a trivial thing really... yet, this strengthen my believes that the Yin and Yang philosophy really is true: No matter how bad you think a person is, you can always find a good side inside them.
I was carrying the DVD Player the Japanese Language Extracurricular used for their activity. The rest of the extracurricular members are girls and the only boy beside me who was attending the extracurricular looks like very busy as he packing up his laptop. That left no one but me to take the things up to where it were.
I thought the Teacher's Room was empty. My sensei rushed behind, knowing it was a little bit late to go home: 17.00 PM. The movie, "Tegami" was good, therefore no one noticed about the ticking clock which you can't find in most of classrooms (I wonder why my school is doing this, perhaps it's to prevent their students to pay attention to the clock rather than teacher's lecture). Then suddenly one of the cleaning service came to the class, we noticed that the school is about to close. But no one was leaving since the movie is not finished yet, that forced sensei to made a hard decision, she ordered me to fastforward the movie to the ending scene. The fact that we didn't really watch the entire movie doesn't matter though, the movie was ended with claps from the girls.
Now then, everyone left but me, sensei, and the cleaning services. I wouldn't want to be the last person in the school aside of the cleaning services and in fact I was the last student there. Quickly I picked up my pace and arrived at the Teacher's Room.
Like I mentioned, I expected no one to be there.
... rather, I saw a very familiar teacher--- it is THE math teacher, sitting by the computer with "POWER DVD" window on it, I assume he was watching a movie. He watched me silently for a few seconds before his glance returned to the computer screen.
Sensei followed up with a rush, and quickly picked up her belongings, and ordered me to put the DVD Player beside another computer by the room's edge. When I'm done, it seemed Sensei haven't finished tidying up yet, so I say goodbye to her and intent to leave.
But it will be too impolite to not say the same thing to the math teacher, so before I opened the door, I turn my eyes to him and say, "Assalāmu'alaykum" (السلام عليكم : peace be upon you). I didn't expect any replies, since he is not really the type to answer greetings. What I found is quite opposite, just before I got out, I heard a reply, "Wa'alaikumussalam" (وعليكم السّلام : and upon you be peace")
I didn't expect that. Now I know the math teacher is quite religious, perhaps he refused to answer to greetings because it was western-conventional or something. But when I used the salam greeting to him, he answered it. Perhaps he is well aware of the laws of not answering salam.
"Hukum memberi salam itu adalah "sunnah" dan Nabi Muhammad s.a.w melakukan demikian serta malazimi dan membiasakan diri dengan memberi salam. Manakala hukum menjawab salam adalah "wajib" iaitu sekiranya tidak menjawab hukumnya berdosa. (Rujuk Imam Al-Hafiz Abi Al-Ali Muhd. Abdul Rahman b. Abd. Rahim. 1353H. 469)" - http://tilmiz.multiply.com/journal/item/33://url
Ha, I guess I can gradually remove my stereotype on him.
Note: you should always reply salams, except when you are attending Shalat, or when you're in the restroom, and of course, if you are not a muslim.
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Kamis, 20 November 2008
Rabu, 16 Juli 2008
An Evening Prayer
When I come to, I was eating the usual fried noodles for lunch.
The canteen was lively; most of junior high school students took their meal there.
Yes, I know exactly too much instant noodle isn’t good for my health,
But I wasn’t felt like eating any other, so I took them instead.
As soon as I finished them, the bell was ringing.
The loud noise summoned me to the class,
It is time for the last subject, math
Returning the empty plate, I left the cafeteria,
There is no chance I would take the risk to be late for the next class,
Especially in the subject which is most likely, the most important.
While climbing the stairs, I gazed at the clock, it was 12.46
I refused to stroll around much longer and got straight to the class.
Calmly, I sat on my chair,
As expected, the class was still quiet, since not many got there yet,
Despite of my straight look, I was a little bit rowdy inside,
This always happens before the subject--- I got used to it already.
I hate math.
Since I was in the seventh grade, that subject lost my favor.
A certain reason which is now not important is the key reason to it,
Still, I can’t get it, why still I hate it even though the cause of it has disappeared?
While I was drowning in a deep thought, the teacher came in.
Like a shock effect, I was snapped out of from my daydream.
“… or, here he is.” ------ the math teacher came in,
I might have not realized it, but the class was already full,
I wasn’t paying attention at all; it is like a bad habit
The noisy class turned silent at that second.
Somehow… the class atmosphere turned heavy.
That was supposed to be the time to elect the class president.
But… it appeared things weren’t they supposed to be,
By a disturbing autocracy, he selected the class representatives
… with his own hand, without our interference.
I knew initially he was not a bad teacher,
He is not your typical killer teacher type
Rather… his unusual way to do things is unpopular,
I somewhat disliked him, even though I feel no hatred.
He won’t scold you much, but his words might pierce you to death.
He is also included in my “1001 Reason Why I Hate Math” list.
When you feel his presence, somehow you can feel the oxygen has been drained out.
This is personally how I feel, and I can confirm that these are not simply a hyperbole.
So, the election was ended quick thanks of his quick ways to do them.
It’s not like I was after the class president position; I had enough of it last year.
Just------ his method is utterly unacceptable to me.
I was intending to abject, but I didn’t see the benefit of it--- so I sat back.
He jumped to the subject right after, as if there was no time to spare.
Looking at his background, actually he is a college professor.
That is exactly the problem lied,
Because of that, he is treating us like a prepared college student, or something.
His smile is dark, so dark you may tremble by only seeing it.
The way he speak is friendly, but you could only feel cruelty
The way he ignore things, it is… elusive.
Not the teacher you would want to mess with, I presume.
So, I tried his way to ignore things and just listen to what he is trying to teach.
Minutes were past----- exercise of the subject was given.
It was the first math exercise given in this semester,
When I tried to get them done, I was astonished
Most of the class was finished already,
Amazing… I didn’t know what comment I should spout.
I realized it.
My efforts was not simply good enough,
Well, there is no reason to give up, is there?
………. I’ll just have to try harder,
Human mind has no actual limit,
I believe I am not at my limit, so I have to try to at least get close to it.
Again, in a relatively long yet also short instance in the same time,
The bell ringed again, instructing us to leave the classroom.
In another deep thought, I sighed and left the school without a word.
What I wanted was just getting home quick.
By the hill heading home, I wonder,
They say too much ambition will corrode you,
I suppress them under control already, I guess.
Under the evening light, I prayed so I could get this over with a nice way.
……. I know when there is a will, there is a way.
Strengthen my will and find my way should be written in my agenda,
Now,
I shall start now.
The canteen was lively; most of junior high school students took their meal there.
Yes, I know exactly too much instant noodle isn’t good for my health,
But I wasn’t felt like eating any other, so I took them instead.
As soon as I finished them, the bell was ringing.
The loud noise summoned me to the class,
It is time for the last subject, math
Returning the empty plate, I left the cafeteria,
There is no chance I would take the risk to be late for the next class,
Especially in the subject which is most likely, the most important.
While climbing the stairs, I gazed at the clock, it was 12.46
I refused to stroll around much longer and got straight to the class.
Calmly, I sat on my chair,
As expected, the class was still quiet, since not many got there yet,
Despite of my straight look, I was a little bit rowdy inside,
This always happens before the subject--- I got used to it already.
I hate math.
Since I was in the seventh grade, that subject lost my favor.
A certain reason which is now not important is the key reason to it,
Still, I can’t get it, why still I hate it even though the cause of it has disappeared?
While I was drowning in a deep thought, the teacher came in.
Like a shock effect, I was snapped out of from my daydream.
“… or, here he is.” ------ the math teacher came in,
I might have not realized it, but the class was already full,
I wasn’t paying attention at all; it is like a bad habit
The noisy class turned silent at that second.
Somehow… the class atmosphere turned heavy.
That was supposed to be the time to elect the class president.
But… it appeared things weren’t they supposed to be,
By a disturbing autocracy, he selected the class representatives
… with his own hand, without our interference.
I knew initially he was not a bad teacher,
He is not your typical killer teacher type
Rather… his unusual way to do things is unpopular,
I somewhat disliked him, even though I feel no hatred.
He won’t scold you much, but his words might pierce you to death.
He is also included in my “1001 Reason Why I Hate Math” list.
When you feel his presence, somehow you can feel the oxygen has been drained out.
This is personally how I feel, and I can confirm that these are not simply a hyperbole.
So, the election was ended quick thanks of his quick ways to do them.
It’s not like I was after the class president position; I had enough of it last year.
Just------ his method is utterly unacceptable to me.
I was intending to abject, but I didn’t see the benefit of it--- so I sat back.
He jumped to the subject right after, as if there was no time to spare.
Looking at his background, actually he is a college professor.
That is exactly the problem lied,
Because of that, he is treating us like a prepared college student, or something.
His smile is dark, so dark you may tremble by only seeing it.
The way he speak is friendly, but you could only feel cruelty
The way he ignore things, it is… elusive.
Not the teacher you would want to mess with, I presume.
So, I tried his way to ignore things and just listen to what he is trying to teach.
Minutes were past----- exercise of the subject was given.
It was the first math exercise given in this semester,
When I tried to get them done, I was astonished
Most of the class was finished already,
Amazing… I didn’t know what comment I should spout.
I realized it.
My efforts was not simply good enough,
Well, there is no reason to give up, is there?
………. I’ll just have to try harder,
Human mind has no actual limit,
I believe I am not at my limit, so I have to try to at least get close to it.
Again, in a relatively long yet also short instance in the same time,
The bell ringed again, instructing us to leave the classroom.
In another deep thought, I sighed and left the school without a word.
What I wanted was just getting home quick.
By the hill heading home, I wonder,
They say too much ambition will corrode you,
I suppress them under control already, I guess.
Under the evening light, I prayed so I could get this over with a nice way.
……. I know when there is a will, there is a way.
Strengthen my will and find my way should be written in my agenda,
Now,
I shall start now.
Selasa, 15 Juli 2008
Chemical Rage
Subhanallah.
Mungkin cuma itu kata yang tepat untuk melihat keadaan ane sekarang.
Rasanya baru kemaren ane daftar di SDPN Sabang di Jl. Sabang nomor 1, gak nyangka ane udah dua kali ganti warna celana!
Jujur, ane bener bener nyesel akan waktu yang telah ilang selama ane hidup selama 16 tahun, tapi seperti yang mereka bilang, penyesalan selalu datang terlambat, kan? Sungguh ane kira, sesal banget seengaknya masa kecil gak dipake main piano.
Akhir akhir ini ane ngambil biola, ehm, pokoknya belum bisa diceritain apa motifnya. Mungkin karena ane terkesima dengan lagu klasik "Tzigane"-nya Raven. Kalau hoki, giat, dan emang aye ada bakat, insya allah, aye mungkin aja bisa mainin "Vain" nya Tsukihime untuk modal stress di rumah, mwahahahahahhaha.....!
Talking about skill, akhir akhir ini aye ditawari peran penting disekolah, dan, subhanallah, gak main main, peran main di "drama", Olimpiade Kimia!
Bukan rahasia umum di SMPN 7 dulu, kalau aye emang bener bener addict dan maniak soal kimia, kalau ditanya obsesi sama iklan Star Mild, pasti obsesi ane jadi Profesor sinting yang suka ada di kartun kartun waktu jaman kita kecil---- whoa, I just love the thing which blows!
Alhamdulillah, kalau pak Albiker, guru baru Kimia kelas XI bilang aye punya bakat di bidang ini, I'll just give it all! Ternyata kata orang bahwa "Love Conquers All" adalah betuuuul! Karena Kimia baru "lampu hijau" sekarang, aye bakal kejar sekeras mungkin. Cannot let this pass by....!
Kenapa? I just want to be extraordinary.
Menurut nasehat seorang bijak pada ane, beliau berkata, "Janganlah puas dengan menjadi orang yang rata-rata, apalagi dibawah rata rata". Why? Karena orang dibawah rata-rata itu "kebangetan", orang rata-rata itu "kebanyakan", itulah alasan singkat mengapa orang harus berusaha untuk jadi yang terbaik. Arena balap dalam hidup itu kejam, that's why you have to strive for it!
Mungkin cuma itu kata yang tepat untuk melihat keadaan ane sekarang.
Rasanya baru kemaren ane daftar di SDPN Sabang di Jl. Sabang nomor 1, gak nyangka ane udah dua kali ganti warna celana!
Jujur, ane bener bener nyesel akan waktu yang telah ilang selama ane hidup selama 16 tahun, tapi seperti yang mereka bilang, penyesalan selalu datang terlambat, kan? Sungguh ane kira, sesal banget seengaknya masa kecil gak dipake main piano.
Akhir akhir ini ane ngambil biola, ehm, pokoknya belum bisa diceritain apa motifnya. Mungkin karena ane terkesima dengan lagu klasik "Tzigane"-nya Raven. Kalau hoki, giat, dan emang aye ada bakat, insya allah, aye mungkin aja bisa mainin "Vain" nya Tsukihime untuk modal stress di rumah, mwahahahahahhaha.....!
Talking about skill, akhir akhir ini aye ditawari peran penting disekolah, dan, subhanallah, gak main main, peran main di "drama", Olimpiade Kimia!
Bukan rahasia umum di SMPN 7 dulu, kalau aye emang bener bener addict dan maniak soal kimia, kalau ditanya obsesi sama iklan Star Mild, pasti obsesi ane jadi Profesor sinting yang suka ada di kartun kartun waktu jaman kita kecil---- whoa, I just love the thing which blows!
Alhamdulillah, kalau pak Albiker, guru baru Kimia kelas XI bilang aye punya bakat di bidang ini, I'll just give it all! Ternyata kata orang bahwa "Love Conquers All" adalah betuuuul! Karena Kimia baru "lampu hijau" sekarang, aye bakal kejar sekeras mungkin. Cannot let this pass by....!
Kenapa? I just want to be extraordinary.
Menurut nasehat seorang bijak pada ane, beliau berkata, "Janganlah puas dengan menjadi orang yang rata-rata, apalagi dibawah rata rata". Why? Karena orang dibawah rata-rata itu "kebangetan", orang rata-rata itu "kebanyakan", itulah alasan singkat mengapa orang harus berusaha untuk jadi yang terbaik. Arena balap dalam hidup itu kejam, that's why you have to strive for it!
Ane pernah baca sebuah artikel yang bener bener ekstra pedas yang lebih pedas dari sambel ABC dan lebih garing dari bojegan ini. Artikel ini pada dasarnya menyatakan bahwa remaja Indonesia adalah pemalas, dan blah blah blah--- yang secara tidak langsung menyatakan generasi kita itu generasi yang [maaf] tolol, karena malas adalah pangkal dari kebodohan! Mari kita buktikan bahwa ini tidak benar!!
Kebetulan, kalau ane mungkin do'anya ambil dari sini, I might just got what you need.
أَعُوذُ بِاللّهِ أَنْ أَكُونَ مِنَ الْجَاهِلِينَ
"...Aku berlindung pada Allah agar tidak termasuk orang orang yang bodoh"
(Qur'an Surah Al- Baqarah: 67)
(Qur'an Surah Al- Baqarah: 67)
Jadi? Go for it!
Olimpiade Kimia bener bener mendekat! Ane tahu persis saingan ane banyak. Contoh, seorang penguasa TB yang kabarnya berotak orisinil ekspor dari planet Mars, Krisna. atau seorang yang dikenal akan semangat yang luar biasa keras dan didukung oleh karisma tinggi juga ilmu, Malika. Dan lawan lawan tangguh lain, tapi, jika Allah mengizinkan. Jika ane udah berusaha sebaik mungkin--- tawakal. Mungkin aja ane jadi salah satu bagian dari tim yang menang di olimpiade ini!
I'll try my best!
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