The Bigger Picture

The older we are (which essentially means the wiser we are, not by age), the more we see of the bigger picture; usually brought on by lessons learned or revelations witnessed. It doesn't have to be a sea-splitting event, but small things like getting your paycheck on time every day (a lot of us forget, that is something we should be grateful of), drinking a cold bottle of green tea, or getting an unexpected but welcome call from an old friend.

The bigger picture, so to speak, is how we view ourselves in the world and how the world interacts with us; so it would sum up work, life, home, and so many other aspects of life. How we create our 'picture frame' of our version of the bigger picture, differs from one person to another; some push their careers and let the other factors fall in line, some turn to God, some do this, some do that... and it's all OK. We shouldn't judge people on how or what they pick; then again, we shouldn't judge people at all.

One of the hardest things to learn growing up is facing the fact that you can't have everything; nothing can ever be perfect; that comprimise is the best currency for relationships available; and being grateful even for all the shit you get in life. I think these points form my picture frame, and I have to remember this mindframe every single second.

I just hope this blog post doesn't go off as a 'holier than thou' thing and remains a medium to share my thoughts with the world. A blog doesn't always have to be full of complaints, tribulations or reviews.

Why Should I Care Anymore?

Every morning (or even late at night, almost at bedtime) there is always something that pisses me off about work. ALWAYS. It ends up making the whole day like shit. So why should I care anymore? Why why why?

A Step In A New Direction

The obvious routine of many years back will soon come to a close; the sole accompaniment of TV news or some music from the computer will be changed soon. Breakfast will become an event, not an afterthought; dinner will be as eventful (and lunch, will still be lunch). Of all the things I have either conciously or subconciously wanted, the main theme would be a change for the better. That is what drives me ahead. Whether I make the wrong choice or the right one, it is still better for me to push ahead, rather than go blank and wither in the same spot all over again.

I don't think I'm a risk taker, but I admit I do take calculated risks; don't throw away the boat for something that's still remotely possible, I say. Gambling is frowned upon anyway in my religion, especially gambling with your life. Risk taking, however, is a part of life and part of how you learn things (especially if you fall flat on your face). And, as they say, anything that happens, has a hidden lesson in it. You just have to look for it.

As with many major decisions in my life, there has always been guidance from above to form opinion and reinforce my confidence in the decision, after considering all factors. Nothing's going to be perfect, but it's going to be great!

So as a step in a new direction, I am now officially engaged with Saskia :). We will post details about the marriage date as soon as possible.

Wish us luck :)

Photoshoot

Today, I'm waking up early for a photoshoot... a friend was supposed to help me out with the costumes and stuff but she bailed out on totally the last minute... Of course, I can manage, I guess, but 'bad planning' comes to mind, and I can't help feeling disappointed. But then again, what can I do? Many things hold priority over tagging along for my photoshoot with Saskia.

I must be hungry. Things will be better after I eat, I guess. So now I'll just fantasize about a prospective new computer purchase intended for home use. The new iMac looks cool... not particularly cool on the pocket, though. Anyone need some English-Bahasa Indonesia translations, or a freelance bass player?

Review: The Bourne Ultimatum

Category:	Movies
Genre:	Action & Adventure

Before we go to the storyline, we really should take a look at the cinematography. Many people describe 'cinematography' as really great landscape shots, or those close-up shots that tell you what the person is feeling, or those 'art' shots where everything is beautiful and somehow compositioned. I say, better expand that definition, guys; the best cinematography, other than giving you stunning visuals, brings you the story more than the dialogue can, thanks to the creative collaboration of the director and the cinematographer. Thumbs up for this movie; every moment I really felt the tension, not because the car crashes and firefights were done in picture perfect clarity, but the camera did its own interpretation of the tension as well. It just shook, fell, went out of focus in tune with the action on the screen.
As for the story... also a thumbs up. The intricacies, the conspiracies, the tension, all there... the only thing leaving me wondering was, since it's such a good movie, how come I don't hear puritans screaming 'it's totally different from the book' (which it is, anyway)? I seemed to get a lot of those complaints for 'Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix'. Well, maybe, not many have read the books.

I recommend everybody to get to reading...

Krayola @ SOUND 62, Mangga Dua Square

We got a gig at Mangga Dua Square (again) for an Independence Day event, Sound 62... the sound system was much, much better that day. Here are some photos. But I guess, for band pictures, once you've seen the pictures of us live, you've seen them all, hahaha... just background changes. Hopefully we'll be able to get some video of us live some time in the future.

Always Providing Options

Out of habit and nessecity, any time a friend, colleague or loved one is faced with a problem or decision, I always try to help provide options to work it out; I always apply this to my work as well (just to be sure, so whenever there's only one solution to a problem, I'm pretty confident that it is the only one). The options are always dependent on choices, limitations and goals related to the problem or decision.

But then again, I always need help to make sure all options are laid out. So... help.