Going away from routine is one of my dreams. The dream was apparently granted by having a great trip to Batu Malang and celebrating the victory of a hard work as TEFLIN called for paper. My paper was accepted to be one of highly recommended journals out of 133 writers---though it did not always sound that marvelous for sure---then I got the chance to taste a moment beyond my office hours.
Malang can be translated as "poor" in bahasa, and the beginning of my story could be identical to that literally meaning indeed. Three of us were stranded pathatically in the hotel lobby until the end of the day and after being trapped in the bus for 10 hours trip from Semarang. It was not to mention the accomodation service and the committee's terrible jobs. Yet, the beauty of Batu released by misery. Far beyond the hotel, there was a great mountain range stood in green spotted by the sun morning rays. It was gorgeous. I can not describe it literally unless we go there to see and feel the cold but fresh air. (see picture 1)
December 9, 2009 at 4 pm. It was time to have the real show. Mr. Bimo and I presented the paper--that was supposed to be highly recommended. I saw no one attending the parallel session but two presenters next to my turn. We could always look at the bright side, as we always did. The fewer participants meant the smaller chance to be embarrased and of course the faster to be over. Ms Angelson (Amber Angelson) USA Fellow for UGM, did a good job to break the huge ice on my face and our presentation. She moderated the presentation very well although it was in a rush. But I was happy, it was over. Then we photographed that moment and once again with the huge ice on our faces, moreover on "my face". (see picture 2)
Instead of attending tight seminar schedules and making my brain exploded, I decided to scan all the beauties of Batu Malang. One site that attracted my attention was a big two-meter swimming pool surrounded by mountain view. It looked so cool, so sweet and touching. But I believe that beauty did not influence Andrew (Andrew Dilbert, An American University student in Cairo studying Arabian Literature) especially when we had a small conversation. He would rather prepare his presentation then having a chat with me. Honestly I had no mood to converse with him, it was merely because my itchy tounge wanted to utter English words as soon as I saw "blond hairs". (see picture 3)
One more thing at last, I could have a picture of Chuck Sandy (Chubu University, Japan who is also a writer) and George Scholz (Regional English Language Officer of US Embassy in Jakarta) to have good closing from my overall story. Maybe they did not really notice my presence in that conference, or they did not really know me definitely, but who cares? The only thing I do care, is: I was there with them, with some great teachers from all around Indonesia and outside Indonesia, and I hope it is not only me but all LIA Semarang Candi teachers will get that opportunity too. (see picture 4 and 5)
Ms. Nafisa Ghanima
Malang can be translated as "poor" in bahasa, and the beginning of my story could be identical to that literally meaning indeed. Three of us were stranded pathatically in the hotel lobby until the end of the day and after being trapped in the bus for 10 hours trip from Semarang. It was not to mention the accomodation service and the committee's terrible jobs. Yet, the beauty of Batu released by misery. Far beyond the hotel, there was a great mountain range stood in green spotted by the sun morning rays. It was gorgeous. I can not describe it literally unless we go there to see and feel the cold but fresh air. (see picture 1)
December 9, 2009 at 4 pm. It was time to have the real show. Mr. Bimo and I presented the paper--that was supposed to be highly recommended. I saw no one attending the parallel session but two presenters next to my turn. We could always look at the bright side, as we always did. The fewer participants meant the smaller chance to be embarrased and of course the faster to be over. Ms Angelson (Amber Angelson) USA Fellow for UGM, did a good job to break the huge ice on my face and our presentation. She moderated the presentation very well although it was in a rush. But I was happy, it was over. Then we photographed that moment and once again with the huge ice on our faces, moreover on "my face". (see picture 2)
Instead of attending tight seminar schedules and making my brain exploded, I decided to scan all the beauties of Batu Malang. One site that attracted my attention was a big two-meter swimming pool surrounded by mountain view. It looked so cool, so sweet and touching. But I believe that beauty did not influence Andrew (Andrew Dilbert, An American University student in Cairo studying Arabian Literature) especially when we had a small conversation. He would rather prepare his presentation then having a chat with me. Honestly I had no mood to converse with him, it was merely because my itchy tounge wanted to utter English words as soon as I saw "blond hairs". (see picture 3)
One more thing at last, I could have a picture of Chuck Sandy (Chubu University, Japan who is also a writer) and George Scholz (Regional English Language Officer of US Embassy in Jakarta) to have good closing from my overall story. Maybe they did not really notice my presence in that conference, or they did not really know me definitely, but who cares? The only thing I do care, is: I was there with them, with some great teachers from all around Indonesia and outside Indonesia, and I hope it is not only me but all LIA Semarang Candi teachers will get that opportunity too. (see picture 4 and 5)
Ms. Nafisa Ghanima
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That's a very nice trip, meeting academics from all over the world. And, congratulations for the award!!! One of the best research articles. Awesome!!!
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