"Love is a Verb and Noun" [Poetry Series]

Love is a Verb and Noun

Taste the sun that,
Breeze from the earth.
So as I can learn to
Love thee,
Day by day.


Sing with the voices of the mountain,
Let's walk in the hidden path of the forest.
Do you know that
I don't need to say "I love thee"?
You might just need to see and feel it.


Dance with the march of the leaves,
As you can own the earth and untill.
I know how to go around the world,
I know how to paint the colors of the wind,
Still I don't know how to not love thee.


~Fin


Cheers,

Albert

Some Entrepreneurial Lessons That You May Learn and Apply From a Real Experience [Good Idea Series]

In this writing, we want to share something very useful and super cool to you about doing or starting your own venture (as known as: entrepreneurship). We believe that it will be very useful for you now and in the future.

This ideas are inspired from this author and his best-selling book:

  

Eric Ries and his best-selling book "The Lean Startup"

Whether you are already or want to be an entrepreneur, perhaps it's highly recommended that you read this book. Since it gives you many insights and useful stories.

So, let us share you an idea that is inspired from the book and real experiences.
(Testimony: By the way, I have tried the idea myself and it's awesome. I believe it will be also useful for you too ^^)

An Idea inspired by the book and real experiences. 
Many people called it "Agile Development Methodology". 
It has been applied in Intuit, IMVU and some USA Goverment's Project.

1. The first one is trying. Our priority here is speed. So at the first time we try, we don't need to have the most perfect product. Since we can achieve excellence and perfection through SPEED*. You shall go with SPEED in your entrepreneurial journey if this idea is applied.

2. After you tried, you can learn from your experience and your customers' feedback for example "Why people like that or this?", "How to make the product more useful and better?"
3. Improve your product accordingly.

Repeat the cycle (no.1,2,and 3) until you come in no.4

4. Your product succeed and customers love it.
5. Then, try again (maybe something new) and repeat the cycle.

*SPEED = Speed of trying and repeating this whole cycle


Remember:

• It's about the synthesis between your vision and what customers would accept and love.
• If this idea is applied in your entrepreneurial journey, you strive for excellence and perfection through SPEED. 
• You choose to "Try Fast, Succeed Fast".

Whatever your business is, you may apply this idea and sail on! hahaha^^

Cheers,

Hope it's useful for you.

Warm regards,

Albert.

The Journey of Our Love [Poetry Series]

The Journey of Our Love
(This poetry is about a love journey of someone from meeting his/her soulmate to a marriage and beyond.)

Thou are.

The most gorgeous person that I've ever known.
Inside and outside.

Have never sensed this feeling before.

Every night I pray to God,
God always asks me to love thee.

Then, both of us have the same ring.
Let's go together,
And do good.
To an unending love.

Until wrinkles in our face comes,
Still love thee tenderly.
As great love to thee comes from the heart.

~Fin


Cheers,

Albert

What is an Entrepreneurship?

A way of life.

Entrepreneurship is a way of life.
It is about The Challenge. The Joy. The Excitement. And The Journey.

Cheers,

Albert

The Joy of Cooking [Personal Story Series]

Cooking can enhance your creativity. And it is also fun! :)

These are some cookings that the writer has tried: (Honestly, the writer still need to learn a lot in cooking hahahaha).
You may try with the ingredients that the writer has put it in the title.

5. [meal] Omelet with Basil (Malay: kemangi) and Sauteed Onion plus Olive Oil Drips

Taste:

Just wonderful! A food that can touch your heart. hahaha

4. [salad] Tomato & Basil (Malay: Kemangi) + Lemon.

Taste:

It's really fresh and zest. 

3. [Meal] Lemonade Fried Anchovies (Malay: Ikan Teri) with Olive Oil.

Taste:

It's like bringing the freshness of the whole sea into your mouth. Shout for joy! :)

2. [Dessert] Sauteed Cinnamonly Apple and Coated with Dark Hot Chocolate (+ Butter)

Tastes:

It will make you smile. 

A flavor and sensation that you will remember on your lips. 

1. [Breakfast] Vanilla Oatmeal with Pear and Yogurt Drips. 

Tastes:

Crispy and bringing up the mind.

The crispy pear helps the yogurt in creating a great flavor wholly

Cheers,

Albert

The Habit of Giving and Saving

Here's some idea that has been taught by many inspiring and successful people including Jim Rohn and David Green.

So when you get 100% of your salary or profit, you may split it in this way:
{By the way, you may adjust the amount (%) according to your comfort}



~ 10% Tithe (When you get 100, you may give 10 to the church/mosque/temple.)
~ 5% Charity (Some monetary things can help your charity cause.)

~ 5% Personal Development (Learn and Grow. You may use it for buying books, attending workshops or seminars)
~ 10% Future Business (Yes, it is.)
~ 5% Fun (Have Fun, bro! hahahaha)

~ 65% Living

What do you think?
Hope it inspires you. The choices are yours. :)

Cheers,

Albert

If [Poetry Series]

" If "
(A Love Poetry)

If diamonds are forever,
Then thou are forever more.

If roses are red,
Then thou are scarlet.

If I seek angels in the heaven,
Then thou are the first one that I see.

Finale,
If we are snared between rains,
Then kissing thee warmly is the only reason for:
A double rainbow.

~Fin

Cheers,

Albert

If You Want Your Children to be Smarter, Read Them Fairy Tales [Good Idea Series]

If you want your children to be smarter, read them fairy tales.

If you want your spouse to be happier, read her poems.

Thou, Sweetheart! [Poetry Series]

"Thou, Sweetheart!"
(A Pure Romantic Poetry)

Many pathways in conveying love to thee.
Maybe hundred.

Yet let me express it.
Through this hearty and concise poetry.

When I saw thee,
I said "Fabulous work, God!"

Flower petals drift down from thy hair.
Thou take my breath away.

Sweetheart, thou stir my soul!
With thee, forever won't be too long.

~Fin


Cheers,

Albert

Roman-O-Logy [Poetry Series]

"Roman-O-Logy"
(A Distinct Combination of a Poetry, Romance and Mathematics)

When I come to the school

The prudentman of school teaches wisely

One plus one equals to two,

One plus one equals to two again.

      Then, thou cometh over inadvertently,

      The prudentman of life teaches more wisely after.

Nowadays,

Exceptional.

One plus one equals to a fancy Imaginary.

If thou, the imaginary number.
Then I, the real number,

     Nowadays.

     Different.

     One plus one equals to a vast galaxy.
     If thou, the white Milky Way.

     Then I, the blue Andromeda,

     

Love Thee vividly,

Long way to go and count…

~Fin.


Cheers,

Albert

The Interesting and Fun Things in Learning a Poetry [Poetry Series]

Writing a poetry

In this writing, you are going to know some interesting and fun things about a poetry.

In English literature, both word of "poet" and "poetry" are noun. They are similar but have a different meaning.

Poet is the person who writes. Poetry is the creation. Hence you can say: "A poet makes a poetry".



Some knowledges about poetry:
1. Interestingly enough, a poetry is usually using a lot of metaphors. (Click here to know what metaphor is).

If you believe that a picture paints thousand words. You also may believe that a metaphor paints thousand pictures.

2. To make it more artistic you can use a "noun" word as a "verb" word as what William Shakespeare did.

For example: "zest" is a noun. It means passion, vigor, and so on. You may use it as a verb like "Zest with the Fire."

William Shakespeare: widely regarded as the greatest writer in
the English language.

Do you know that actually sometimes you use it in daily life?
There is a American Digital Video Recorder company named "Tivo". It is very famous in USA until people use it not just as a noun but also a verb.

Sometimes you can heard people say "I Tivo my stuff.", "I Tivo my television.", and so on.

Tivo, Inc introduced in 1999

3. While you are reading or writing a poetry, you engange your linguistic and creative part of the brain all together which are very good for the person who write or read it.

Left brain for the linguistic and right brain for the creativity.


Some collections of the writer's poetries that may give you inspiration:

• "The First Rhymes" (The First Poetry that the writer made)
• "Roman-O-Logy" (A Distinct Combination of Poetry, Romance, and Mathematics)
• "Thou, Sweetheart!" (A Pure Romantic Poetry)
• " If " (A Casual Romantic Poetry)

Cheers,

Albert

What is The First Japanese Pop-Culture? It's Refreshing and Funny. [Good Idea Series]

What is the first Japanese Pop-Culture?

Pop-Culture or Popular culture is the combination of interests and activities that a group of people share. Movies, TV shows, actors, singers, toys, games and clothes are all a part of it. Many items from pop culture are bought or enjoyed by people for entertainment during their free time. [1]



It is well-known by us that Japanese pop-culture has an influence around the world including North America and other Asia's countries.


Thus, what is the first Japanese Pop-Culture?
Is it Takeshi's Castle?

Takeshi's Castle. Have you ever watched it? It's super duper funny :)

Not really. ^^

Then, is it Sudoku? (If you had Nokia phone before, you might have played this game before.)

Sudoku: meaning single number

Not really again. hahaha



So, what is it?
Actually, the first Japanese Pop-Culture is Kabuki (歌舞伎). 
Kabuki (created in 1603)  is a classical Japanese dance-drama (Theatre). Kabuki theatre is known for the stylization of its drama and for the elaborate make-up worn by some of its performers.

For your information, Kabuki  is a national living treasure of Japan. As you can say that Kabuki is a super important culture for Japan.

Photo of Kabuki performance which is taken in 1910s

Kabuki emphasizes on make-up, called Kensho.
Their base of make-up (white) is made from rice powder.

Look at the costume! Isn't that wonderful?
Do you know that the  person above is a man not a woman? You can see the video under to know why.

Short Introduction for Kabuki (only 7 minutes):





More Awesome Video of Kabuki which has a length only of 28 mins
(I think this video is the best explanation of Kabuki. It's really funny, amazing and cool. ^^ You can learn a lot from this video.)




More Interesting Fact from Indonesia:
Do you know Mr.Chairul Tanjung? He is the founder of Trans TV, owner of Bank MEGA and other big corporates in Indonesia.

He said in his book "Chairul Tanjung: Si Anak Singkong", he had joined theatrical class from his junior to senior high. He said that the class gave him a lot of valuable lessons and impacted him positively. [2]


Hope it is useful for you. Want to see Kabuki next time?

Cheers,

Albert ^^


References:
[1] http://www.ask.com/question/what-is-pop-culture
[2] Diredja, Tjahja Gunawan. Chairul Tanjung: Si Anak Singkong. Indonesia: Kompas Gramedia. 2012, chapter 12.

In The Street [Humor Series :)]

You can look at the picture in full. They are so funny. hahaha

A Conversation [Good Idea Series]

"Conversation"

A conversation between a dad and his son:
Son: "Dad, shall we focus on finding the right woman?"
Dad: "Do you want to know the real answer, son?"
Son: "Yes, what is that?"
Dad: "You shall focus on being the right man."


Cheers.

Albert

"The First Rhymes" [Poetry Series]

       

Yudho Ahmad Diponegoro and Daniel H. Pink: They are The Remarkable People

Firstly, Thank you so much for Yudho Ahmad and Daniel H.Pink for your inspiration in writing a poetry.

"First Rhymes"

Go with the Wind.
Stream with the Water.
Zest with the Fire.
Stand with the Earth.

~Fin

Find out "The Interesting and Fun Things in Learning a Poetry"

Cheers,

Albert

Make It Works. [Humor Series :)]

Windows, windows on the wall ^^

A little sister, 7 years old, send her big brother, 17 years old, an sms on a cold winter evening: "Windows frozen". The big brother send answer back: "My dear, pour some warm water over them".




Some time later the big brother receives answer from his little sister: "The computer is completely not working now". The big brother replies: "Wow! I think I will buy the Apple after this.*"

*He means Apple Computer

hahahaha

^^

Cheers,

Albert

Inspiring Beauty: "What They Do" Inspire Us [Good Idea Series]

"What They Do" Inspire Us

We think these two women have an inspiring beauty. They are:
1. Aimee Mullins

Aimee Mullins

She was born with a medical condition that resulted in the amputation of both of her lower legs and has become one of the most prominent thinkers on the topic of prosthetic innovation.

She is an American athlete, actress, and fashion model who first became famous for her athletic accomplishments. More than that, she is an amazing woman.

Here's a video about her:

2. Maria Shandi

Maria Shandi

 Maria Shandi is an Indonesian Christian Singer. She released her first album 'Sentuh Hatiku' in December 2007. At the end of 2008, she received an award as the best female singer of Indonesian spiritual Gospel Music Award. 

Cheers,

Albert

How Do People Use Google? [Humor Series :)]

In this world, people will use Google for these two things:
1. People use Google as a search engine.
2. People use Google to check if their internet connection is connected. (hahahaha)

^^

Cheers,

Albert