Exhibition: Proyek Buku Sketsa ruangrupa

Been busy working as media relation of ruangrupa's biggest music event, RRREC Fest #2 while this exhibition happened. The RRREC Fest #2 itself held on early December. It was EPIC! 25 bands all over South Asian, 4 venues, bazaar and movie screening. Nuff said! Too bad I was too busy on the D-day that I couldn't even take some pictures. Pfft! But no worries, I have some stories about one of RRREC Fest #2 guest star that I will share to you. You won't believe it. Me myself still can't believe it though :p

Okay, back to the exhibition. This exhibition curated by Saleh Husein (Ale) from White Shoes and The Couples Company. It was held at ruangrupa gallery started from 27 November - 9 December 2011. There were 29 artists from multi-disciplines. They are Adi Cumi, Anggun Priambodo, Aprilia Apsari, Budi Santoso (YOGYA), Bowo ombow, David Tarigan, Djarot Soerjadi, Erwan “Iwank” Herisusanto (YOGYA), Hauritsa, Henry Foundation, Hestu Ardiyanto, Ika Putranto, Jimi Multhazam, Kemal Reza Gibran, Marishka Soekarna, Mateus Bondan, Muhammad Taufiq, Mushowir Bing, Monica Hapsari, Narpati Awangga (Oomleo), Rakhmad Dwi Septian, Ricky Malau, Reinaart Vanhoe (AMSTERDAM), Reza Azer, Reza Asung Afisina, Rio Farabi, Saleh Husein, Sanchia Hamidjaja, Tiar Sukma Perdana, Ykha Amelz

So, here are some photos I took from the exhibition:

Loves,




Andaw

Us vs Sea Games 2011: Part II

Promised to give you another story of Us vs Sea Games 2011 but it seems soo hard to find the mood to write. Pardon my swinging mood. But since the euphoria of Sea Games 2011 will end any soon, finally I write this following stories..

#1 Badminton Semifinal:
After the-super-failed-day on our first try to watch Sea Games live at GBK, we (me and boyfie) didn't give up and planned to watch Badminton semifinal at Istora Senayan. The first game started at 2.30pm. Plans: Aidil picks me up at my casa around 2pm and will arrived at GBK by 2.30pm or worst case 3pm. Fact:  My slowlyloly Aidil arrived at mine at 3.30pm and due to the effing crazy traffic we arrived at 5.30pm. Classic. It was FRIDAY anyway. No need any explanation for this ya kaaan? Krr. As we get there, we went to the ticket box right away. The guys we met on our way to the tix box told us that Taufik Hidayat was the closing game of the semifinal that day. We asked them,
"So who's the one who currently play?".
"Taufik Hidayat", they replied.
Ngeh? "So do you mean that it's the last game today?"
"Yup. You better go back here tomorrow. Tomorrow is the final"
KYAAAA. Gagal maning gagal maning, son! Well, this time is our own fault anyway.
I asked Aidil, "Have you give up?". He said, "NO WAY! I have to watch the final tomorrow!" Haha. The boy was unyielding! :))


#2 Badminton Final:
As Aidil promised the day before, He planned to watch the final game at Istora and come earlier so that he could get the tix. Since I need to attend my regular discussion with my peer group called Dimensi Talk (will post about it later) that day, I couldn't be there with him. Plans that day: He buy me ticket at Istora, I'll be attending Dimensi Talk first and go to Istora afterwards, then we both go to TMII to attend my bestfriend's wedding. All arranged in such a way.. Suddenly, in the middle of my discussion, Aidil text me said that it didn't necessary for me to go there cause he couldn't get the ticket. ALL SOLD OUT. Geez. AGAIN? We failed again?? Seriously, what's wrong with youu Sea Games 2011? Why it seemed like we never destined to watch you live at GBK? Why? Why? Why? Aidil was sooooo upset. He wanted to watch it badly. Huhu. There was only one chance left, the football final: Indonesia vs Malaysia. I asked boyfie whether he still wanted to watch it at GBK or not? And surprisingly he said "I don't know. I feel like giving up". Hahah. The boy finally gave up!

We end up watched the game separately. Me with some mates at ruangrupa while Aidil watched it at his own room all alone. Turned out it was a lot more fun! Seriously! We watched it peacefully without the overcrowding thingy and worried about or own safety. Anyway, the game went really tight. Both team played great! But unfortunately, the football champion was given to Malaysia. I'm still thinking that it was just the luck considered that we lost by the penalty. And Garuda Muda still got my pride. They all another version of heroes, don't you think?

Anyway, I heard the sad news about Indonesia's supporters who passed away. They get trampled by thousands people at GBK. One of them is Reno Alvino the additional drummer of D.O.T band. My deep condolences goes out to the family. From this case, I realized that maybe we weren't destined to watch it live at GBK for our own sake. It could've be me or my boyfriend who get trampled by thousands of peoples there. I'm thanking you dear Almighty. Your plan is such a mystery.


Loves,


Andaw

Us vs Sea Games 2011: Part #1

If Sea Games 2011 and Us (me and boyfie) are analogous as a relationship, then we would never meant to be! I have no idea, what's with Sea Games and Us? What did we do wrong? Why the hell did you seem like hate us a looooot?

So, these past few days, Me and boyfie were really excited with this whole Sea Games thingies. I mean, it's a huge annual sports event involving 11 countries from ASEAN that held once in two years, did we have enough reasons to be THAT excited with this? Oh, and don't you think that this kinda event could lifted up people's nationality, instantly? I mean 150ish gold medals? 1st position beyond another 10 countries by far? What could you ask more to be a proud Indonesian? Me and boyfie were really proud to be the witness to the history. Oh well, don't you all feel the same way? And after these whole time been fairly satisfied to just watch it on TV, we planned to watch it live at GBK Senayan. You never know when will Indonesia get a turn to be an official host of Sea Games again, ayte? So, this is the time, this is our chance. Well, I used to watched it live when I was kid with my family but my poor boyfie never *puk puk*. Frankly, me and boyfie were just excited to watch badminton and football. Who's not anyway? :p

It was Thursday, 17th November when our national football team competed against our all-time-rival Malaysia. Boyfie got a ticket to watch it on GBK but unfortunately He just got one.. Then He planned to buy another tix for Me as we got there. We met at our campus after I've done my work at ruangrupa then went to GBK right away. It was a bit late actually and I was doubtful that I'd get the ticket. I knew how packed GBK was from the TV news I watched before. But boyfie said that it wasn't as bad as it seemed. Turned out it was THAT bad. GBK was really packed with people wearing red and white tees who were ready to give their huge supports to Indonesia as much as we did. I told him to get in since he got the ticket already and I knew how bad he wants to watch it. But he strongly refused to. He said that he wants to get in as long as I'm with him. Oh, how sweet my man :')

After a long search, finally boyfie got a ticket for me but too bad we didn't allowed to get in cause the gatekeeper said that the stadium was shaking due to the overload people. We were like WHATT? This giant stadium could shake? Then why did you sell those tickets if you can't accommodate as many as it sold? Oh, so Indonesian! I knew boyfie was deeply upset but he didn't show it to me yet made a fun video with his iPod instead. We acted as if we were live reporting from the venue. Hahahah. Stupid! I'll post the video soon.. Oh, and we ended up watch the match at FX's atrium.

The upset boyfie :(

There was a giant screen with loads of people sat in the floor wore read and white tees as if they watched it inside the stadium. I bet these people had similar experience with us. Haha. Unfortunately, the game ended with frustrating score. Malaysia beat Indonesia with 1 goal! Booooo! At that time we were thankful that we didn't watch it inside the stadium since we knew how chaos and riot it would be.

Anyway, there was an exhibition of Sea Games Lego. They were sooooo cute like uberrrr cute! Lalalalove it! At least the disappointment of the losing a bit healed by this :)

It was getting late then we decided to leave and found something to eat. Me and boyfie were walking hand by hand made stupid jokes and laugh hard, act like we've forgotten the disappointment. All went well until we got into the parking area and found that boyfie's helmet weren't there. Someone stole it and the security parking acted like it's none of his problem. Crap! How come it's none of your problem? You were the one who responsible for all this. That's why it's called "Secure Park" isn't it? Boyfie was soo upset on the way home. Poor honeybee :(

Though we failed at our first try, we didn't gave up. We did the second try to watch Badminton semifinal live at Istora Senayan. I'll post the next story! Xx



Loves,


Andaw

OK VIDEO FLESH: Music video screening and Music Concert

Have you ever went to an interesting place or event, planned to post it on your blog then suddenly it ruined by a stupid thing like forgot to charge your camera? I JUST DID IT!

This is how the story goes.. Today ruangrupa was having a video screening and music concert which is still in conjunction of OK. VIDEO FLESH 2011. There were 25 inspiring music videos and great performers such as Whiteshoes and The Couples Company, Bangkutaman, The Upstairs, Hightime Rebellion and Sir Dandy.  A friend of mine, Thema was asked me for a help. She asked me to be LO (Liaison Officer) for the bands who performed today. I was really excited when I heard about this event and took the offer without any hesitate. Well to be frank, I was always excited with any projects held by ruangrupa and yes.. I was really proud been a part of their biggest event last year..

It was 2 pm when I leaved home, grabbed my Nicky (Nikon), planned to take some piccies in the middle of my duty and post it here. Then, I went to Cikini by train. Been a while.. Kinda miss the situation inside the women-only carriages. Didn't changed a lot. I could still enjoyed it as much as I did. The annoying kiddos, college girls gossiping their mates, Hijabers reading Quran, sleeping ladies and everything. It just took about 30 mins to reach Cikini train station. As I arrived at GBB, I was told that I'll be an LO for Hightime Rebellion and Sir Dandy. Wohooo! I've heard their songs but never watch 'em live. Today I finally watched them and even more, being their LO! Anyway, Hightime Rebellion members are really nice. Especially the female vocalist, Miena. She's sooo humble yet soo talented and not to mention the pretty face. I fell in love with her voice and her singing stance. I bet you will as well! Sir Dandy was really nice either. Oh, and surprisingly Ade Paloh the vocalist of my all time favorite band "Sore" was one of the band player. What could I ask more? Hahah. The gig was start at 6-ish. The venue was packed even before the gate opened. My boyfriend was coming either. The stage was well decorated. The crowds were great. Everything went well until I turned my Nicky on to take Hightime Rebellion photos when they were on stage. And as I mentioned before, the battery runs out ladies and gentleman! Fark! Tried to take some pictures with my mobile phone but all I got was blurry and crappy photos. Totally not a blog-material. Arghhh! I effing hate when everything went out of my plans! Huhuh. It was supposed to be a post with lottts of cool pictures instead of this boring post.. I hate posting without photos. Don't you?

Lesson learned: NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT CHECKING YOU CAMERA'S BATTERY! Unless you'll be in a big regret like I currently feel.


Anyway, I had a great day. It was always nice working with ruangrupa. Another project awaits. Can't wait to share it with you.. Goodnight! Xx


Loves,


Andaw

One fine random day :)

It was my first day at RuRu and suddenly my bestie Raben asked me to pick me up there and planned to spend quality time at my casa. Yes, he's such a sweetheart. Turns out Rebecca also wants to join us but has to finish some stuffs first. So, the plan changed. While waiting till Rebecca done her things, Me and Benyi were walking around the "GAUL" spots of teenagers at Tebet. Come to one distro to another. The risk of hanging out with my super gaul bestie is.. he meets his friends like everywhere *sigh. So, we end up at Tebet Junction or what so ever to meet up with Raben's friends and finally back to RuRu to pick Rebecca up. Turns out she has invitations to Media Gathering of Free Magazine and Hers Magazine. It was Free Magz's 9th anniversary and Hers Magz's 7th anniversary.

So here we are at Bibliotheque (typo?) Sampoerna Strategic for Free Magz and Hers Magz media gathering with a super crappy outfit. I have no idea that we're going to a big event that requires us to be dress up. I was wearing my loose yet 'lusuh' t-shirts, jeans and flats. What could be more crappy then this? *sigh. And seems like everyone there were dress up properly. It makes me feel completely uncomfy. Luckily, we met Mas Upay and Dhydha from OZ Radio Jakarta (I got my interns there) so I could feel way better. Oh well, seems like every media was there. It's another new experience for me.

Anyway, there was a 'tweet competition' at the time. So, the guests have to tweet mentioning @freemagz and @hers_magz anniversary as creative as they could be. And surprisingly the lucky man Raben won the competition and got lots of gifts and vouchers. They are Havaianas sandals, Pots Meets Pop denim jacket, Vouchers from Tribute, Penny and Snowbay. Arrrrgh.. Massive envy!

Raben with his gifts and the envy Dhydha

Since the gift from Pots Meets Pop was denim jacket for ladies, Raben asked me to wear it and said that it was look good on me. Then he gave me the jacket. Ahh.. told ya! He's such a sweetheart :)

Pots Meet Pops Denim Jacket from Benny

Another random thing is I finally get to know Karina Soegarda in person. She's my favorite announcer since I was in Junior Hi-school. I used to listen to her show "Chill Out" on Mtv Trax like every single day. She's Rebecca's bestfriend. And she's a really friendly one. Turns out we live in the same neighbourhood and she got no ride to get home. So, I offered her a ride and she said YES! "Whatt? Karina Soegarda my favorite announcer will ride in my car?". And after I drive her home (My Mom actually), I got an email notification from twitter said that "Karina Soegarda is now following you on twitter". Oh, What a night!

Dear Lord, thanks for today. It was one fine random day. I even could sleep with a big smile now :) :)


Loves,

Andaw