I Knew I Loved You Before I Met You. Really?

Question of the day: is it possible to like, or even fall in love with someone you haven’t met in person?
My answer: YES.

I think it’s quite an easy question to answer. There are many news about two persons who met in social medias such as Facebook, and they end up with marriage vows. Although sometimes it doesn’t end so well. Some ended up getting raped, some guy married a girl (who turned out to be a guy too), some divorced over relationship status in Facebook or wall-to-wall activities.

About ten years ago, the above question kinda became a rhetorical question. It’s a definite NO. No further explanations here. You haven’t even met the person, how can you even like or love them? And by like or love, I mean some stranger, an ordinary person, not a celebrity (I’m not saying that celebrities are not ordinary people though..). But nowadays, it’s really possible.

In my own humble opinion (and experience ) it’s easier to get to know someone via their activities in social medias, whether it’s what they tweeted, what they wrote in their status updates, what photos they uploaded, how they comment other statuses, and so on. Of course, you have to stalk them, but hey, aren’t people became a natural stalker when they fall in love? They want to know what the person is doing, who they’re doing it with, what’s his/her new haircut look like, whom they hang out with, or whatever it is people stalk a Facebook or Twitter account for these days. Curiosity drives them to follow the updates of the people they like/love.

It’s really apparent that what they share online (whether it’s their tweets, status updates, or blog posts) can’t really define what they really are in person. For example, people who always complain about their life can’t really be defined as a childish person. People who always share their incredible love life can’t really show that they have a happy relationship; they could be in the verge of a breakdown, who knows? Who they are online, shows a piece of their personality, what they really like in person. It might not always true though. Some people might take advantage of your good will.

For those of you who are currently falling over someone you met online, I can only hope for the best for you. Remember to take care of yourself, and always remind yourself that if you can fool others by showing your good and likeable sides, so can they.

Insanity >> Shaun T!

Insanity: the state of being seriously ill; madness; extreme foolishness or irrationality (Oxford Dictionary)

If you google the definition of “insanity”, you would get the definition above. Well, in that case I can be regarded as being insane for doing a workout program every day which I regarded as “hellish moments of my life” every time I do so. Yes, I’m talking about the one, the only, Insanity Workout!

Insanity is a two months workout program from Beach Body team where you do the thing called Max Interval Training and push yourself to do maximum intensity exercises 40 minutes a day, six days a week, with only short periods of rest while you do so. The workout alternates aerobic and anaerobic maximum intervals that you can do at home. If that’s not the best part, you DON’T need any weights or any equipment like you do in gyms. Your body gives you all the weight you need. With no equipment and weights, all you need is the will to push yourself and dig deep to get the body you’ve always dreamed of!

I’ve heard about this workout since months ago, but I’ve tried it for a week, and I feel GREAT! As much as I hate how my muscles hurt the first time I did the Plyometric Cardio Circuit, I love how my body feels after I do my Cardio Recovery. It feels great, I feel fit, and I lose 4 pounds! *confetti*

In the first two years of college, I really neglect my body, and I gain just about 20 pounds. The assignments just took all my time to do the sports I used to do: basketball. I don’t have the time to arrange the practice, find some friends to do it with, or go to the court. I took all my leisure time to eat and sleep. So I guess that’s where I started to gain weight..

But in my third year, I finally find the motivation to do the workout. I have a brother who I think have always been my competition in video game. He’s a fitness enthusiast, and have been doing the workout to have a killer abs. He did, and then I thought, I just have to beat him. If he can lose some weight, then I can do it too. Kinda childish, but that’s how I get in touch with Insanity.

Somehow my brother knew that I was doing my own workout at home where I lift some weights, play more badminton, and do some more walking. He told me about the Insanity workout, and I thought, this is the perfect workout for me. It only took about 40 minutes everyday, I don’t need any weights or equipments, and I can do it at my own room. Of course, I need to watch my diet, drink a high protein milk, but that’s just for my own safety

But the best part of it all, I found a new fitness guru. He’s my (and apparently everybody’s) personal trainer on Insanity, the gorgeous Shaun T! For guys, the motivation you need may be to have the best body you always wanted. But for girls, working out while Shaun T pushes you to your limits in his sweaty body while doing all the crazy cardio moves is another thing, right? I mean, look at his sexy body!

I don’t know about you, but having such a gorgeous personal trainer can motivate you to do crazy workouts such as Insanity You get a shot of his gorgeous smile everyday, AND a gorgeous body yourself. Ain’t that a feat?

Okay, enough about Shaun T. I highly recommend Insanity if you want to have the amazing result in two months. I also heard about The Asylum, another Insanity workout, but you can get the body of an athlete in just a month! Imagine how insane the moves will be, huh

 

So, why are you still reading this? Get out there and do some workout!

Dreams Don’t Turn to Dust – The Owl City Jakarta Concert! (Part 2)

It was dark, but there were still some lights to see that Hannah, Laura, Breanne, Daniel, and Casey are entering the stage. Not long after that, Adam enters and the crowd goes wild! He wore a white shirt, a black vest, and his jeans. He looks nice He walks to the drums and started playing the intro to The Real World along with the OC Band. It was no shock to me that he can play the drums. What shocked me was that I didn’t know he can play it that good! I love you more, Adam!!

Here’s the songlist from last night’s concert:

• The Real World
• Cave In
• Hello Seattle
• Angels
• Swimming in Miami
• Umbrella Beach
• I’ll Meet You There
• Hospital Flowers
• The Bird and The Worm
• Lonely Lullaby
• Fireflies
• Dreams Don’t Turn to Dust
• Kamikaze
• Meteor Shower
• January 28, 1986
• Galaxies
• Alligator Sky
• Deer in the Headlights
• The Yacht Club
• Encore: How I Became The Sea & If My Heart was a House

As expected, Indonesia had the set B song-list. For some people, it’s kinda disappointing, since Adam didn’t sing some of their favorite track, such as Honey and The Bee or Vanilla Twilight. But I just don’t care. I think it’s still an amazing concert, whatever the set list are. I can’t even describe how awesome or amazing and beautiful the concert was! For those who reaaaaally wish to watch the concert, some of the videos from the concert are already posted in YouTube and they are available in HD Of course, the experience are different than when you watch it live, but still, it’s still fun to watch

The experience from the concert itself was amazing. After the concert, I feel like I’m going to faint from dehydration and fatigue from standing too long, but I still feel like I can keep singing my heart out as long as the band’s still there. Nevertheless, everything have to come to an end. I walked outside, bought some water to fix my dehydration, then stood in line to get my backpack. When I walked outside to wait for my brother, the feeling I felt when I sang with the other 4999 people in the concert is still there. I feel it in my chest, and my brain keeps repeating the experience. Once again, I feel so blessed

So, I thank Adrie Subono from JAVA Musikindo for bringing Owl City to Jakarta; Axis and BCA for sponsoring the event; all the band members: Adam, Breanne, Laura, Hannah, Daniel, and Casey; the OC Crew who made all the magic possible; and other crews from JAVA Musikindo for keeping us, the spectators, in line. Without you, I wouldn’t have this experience, ever. My dreams came true, and it’s all thanks to you guys. Thank you!!

Also, Adam tweeted something interesting. My dreams may came true again next year See you again on the next Owl City concert in Jakarta!

Dreams Don’t Turn to Dust – The Owl City Jakarta Concert! (Part 1)

When diamonds boast that they can’t be crushed, let ‘em go cause dreams don’t turn to dust!

Owl City – Dreams Don’t Turn to Dust

Yes, it doesn’t! At least in my case, where several of my dreams came true I’ve watched the Owl City Jakarta Concert, I bought the original tee, bought Breanne Duren’s EP, and also her original tee! Who knew, that through the pains and journey to Tennis Indoor Senayan, I feel so blessed to have the opportunity to watch the show live!

The journey began when I ride the Transjakarta from Bermis to Dukuh Atas, then I rode the next one to Gelora Bung Karno. I rode a bike to Tennis Indoor, and I was there. It was drizzling, but there’s already a line to enter the Tennis Indoor. I can tell that they are hardcore fans (like me ) who wants to make sure that they have the best seat/view to the stage

They opened the venue into the Tennis Indoor after about an hour or so, after checking the bags for drinks and foods. They sold some drinks and food at the venue, so we can’t bring some from outside the venue And here’s where the dreams starting to be true.

I left my bag at JAVA Musikindo, bringing only my concert ticket, the ticket to pick up my bag, and IDR 200.000 to buy an original merchandise, which was a tee. When I was walking towards the line to enter the stage, I walk past the merchandise counter to see that they sold the original tees that Breanne posted at her blog! I immediately asked for my size, and at that exact time, I saw the EP too!

Oh. My. God! I thought the EP have been sold out since the OC Tour in Australia, so I was shocked that they sold the EP on the venue! Breanne must’ve bring some more before the Asia tour began After that, I saw some Owl City’s original tees, and I thought that I should buy one as an authenticity that I WAS on the concert! The tees cost me IDR 200.000 each, and the EP was IDR 50.000. Seriously, it was my allowance for almost a month, but I know it worth every penny of it! Hello, it’s Owl City and Breanne’s original merchandise! I wouldn’t miss it for the world

The tees and the EP

They also sold some wristbands and Stuffed Owls, but I’m more interested with the tees and EP After buying the merchandise, I put them inside of my bagpack (meaning, I went back to JAVA Musikindo’s place, then stood in line to enter the venue, feeling so pleased that I finally bought the tees and EP.

It was still about 5 PM or so when they let us stood in line, and they opened the gate at about 6.30 or so (I didn’t bring my phone or watch with me, so feel free to correct me if i’m wrong ) When I enter the stage, I immediately saw Breanne’s red Nord keyboard, the one and only keyboard that I saw on her video and on Owl City’s concerts. I stood on the fifth row, still can’t believe that I’m going to see the concert! I immediately regret my decision to left my Galaxy at Java Musikindo’s, but there’s no turning back now. If I run back to get it, I’ll miss the fifth row forever

So there I was, standing at the fifth row, still wishing I brought my Galaxy with me. It was still 06.30, and I wish they start the show immediately, since my feet are hurting from standing. Few people in front of me have been sitting since they “reserved” their place in front, and I did so too at about 7.20 or so because I feel like I will faint when I saw Breanne opening the show since my feet hurts so bad. I sat for about 20 minutes or so, in the midst of the other standing spectators, but I just don’t care. I’d rather be ashamed than fainting on the first song

On 8.15, the stage went dark, and I saw Breanne in her glittering dress, the one that she wore on No One Else video and several other shows. She started walking towards the stage, and I just stood there in awe. She was so beautiful! People say that she’s a lot more beautiful in person, and they are so right! She greets the crowd with her graceful charm, then sang Catapult. Oh my God. Her voice was so dreamy! It was so unreal! I’ve been watching her shows around the world via YouTube, and it’s still waaaaay better when I saw and heard her singing her song in person

After singing Catapult, she sang Daydreams, Summer Days, Gold Mine, then No One Else. She communicate with the crowd every time she finish the song, and I thought it was the sweetest thing to do. I almost broke out in tears when she sang Summer Days, my favorite track on Sparks. I knew that I might be one of the few who know all her songs, but in Summer Days I just stood there and watch Breanne sang it. It was perfection. I feel so blessed :’)

During her performance, she looked like she’s having a great time, and I was right. After the show, she tweeted about how much she loved the crowd. Well, we love YOU, Breanne! After her performance, she recorded the crowd from her red camera that she brought with her when she enter the stage. I hope you make a great Vlog from it Bre

After Breanne’s performance, the OC crew prepped the stage for the Owl City performance, setting up the mic for Adam, taking all the black sheets covering the instruments, putting up Breanne’s Gaia, and so on. Then, after about 30 minutes, the real magic happens.

Adele – Hiding My Heart

This is how the story went, I met someone by accident
Who blew me away, blew me away
And it was in the darkest of my days,
when you took my sorrow and you took my pain
And buried them away, you buried them away

I wish I could lay down beside you when the day is done
And wake up to your face against the morning sun
But like everything I’ve ever known, you’ll disappear one day
So I’ll spend my whole life hiding my heart away

Dropped you off at the train station, put a kiss on top of your head
And watched you wave, and watched you wave
Then I went on home to my skyscrapers, neon lights and waiting papers
That I call home, I call that home

I wish I could lay down beside you when the day is done
And wake up to your face against the morning sun
But like everything I’ve ever known, you’ll disappear one day
So I’ll spend my whole life hiding my heart away

Woke up feeling heavy-hearted, I’m going back to where I started
The morning rain, the morning rain
And though I wish that you were here,
on that same old road that brought me here
It’s calling me home, it’s calling me home

I wish I could lay down beside you when the day is done
And wake up to your face against the morning sun
But like everything I’ve ever known, you’ll disappear one day
So I’ll spend my whole life hiding my heart away
I can’t spend my whole life hiding my heart away

Adele – Someone Like You

I heard, that you’re settled down
That you, found a girl
And you’re, married now
I heard, that your dreams came true
Guess she gave you things I didn’t give to you
Old friend, why are you so shy?
Ain’t like you to hold back, or hide from the light

I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited
But I couldn’t stay away, I couldn’t fight it
I had hoped you’d see my face and that you’d be reminded
That for me it isn’t over

Never mind, I’ll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you too
Don’t forget me, I begged, I remember you said
Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead
Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead

You know how the time flies
Only yesterday, was the time of our lives
We were born and raised in a summer haze
Bound by the surprise of our glory days

I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited
But I couldn’t stay away, I couldn’t fight it
I had hoped you’d see my face and that you’d be reminded
That for me it isn’t over

Never mind, I’ll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you too
Don’t forget me, I begged, I remember you said
Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead

Nothing compares, no worries or cares
Regrets and mistakes, they are memories made
Who would have known how bittersweet this would taste..?

Never mind, I’ll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you too
Don’t forget me, I begged, I remember you said
Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead

Never mind, I’ll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you too
Don’t forget me, I begged, I remember you said
Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead
Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead..

Adele – One and Only

You’ve been on my mind, I grow fonder every day
Lose myself in time, just thinking of your face
God only knows, why it’s taking me so long to let my doubts go
You’re the only one that I want

I don’t know why I’m scared, I’ve been here before
Every feeling every word, I’ve imagined it all
You never know if you never try
To forgive your past and simply be mine

I dare you to let me be your, your one and only
Promise I’m worthy to hold in your arms
So come on and give me the chance,
to prove that I’m the one who can
Walk that mile until the end starts

If I’ve been on your mind, you hang on every word I say
Lose yourself in time, at the mention of my name
Will I ever know how it feels to hold you close,
and have you tell me whichever road I choose you’ll go?

I don’t know why I’m scared, cause I’ve been here before
Every feeling every word, I’ve imagined it all
You never know if you never try
To forgive your past and simply be mine

I dare you to let me be your, your one and only
Promise I’m worthy to hold in your arms
So come on and give me the chance,
to prove that I’m the one who can
Walk that mile until the end starts

I know it ain’t easy, giving up your heart
I know it ain’t easy, giving up your heart
I know it ain’t easy, giving up your heart
I know it ain’t easy, giving up your heart
I know it ain’t easy, giving up your heart
I know it ain’t easy, giving up your heart

So I dare you to let me be your, your one and only
I promise I’m worthy to hold in your arms
So come on and give me the chance,
to prove that I’m the one who can
Walk that mile until the end starts
Come on and give me the chance
to prove that I’m the one who can
Walk that mile until the end starts

Adele – Take It All

Didn’t I give it all? Tried my best?
Gave you everything I had, everything and no less
Didn’t I do it right? Did I let you down?
Maybe you got too used to, by having me around
Still how can you walk away from all my tears
It’s gonna be an empty road, without me right here

But go on and take it, take it all with you
Don’t look back at this crumbling fool
Just take it all, with my love
Take it all, with my love

Maybe I should leave, to help you see
Nothing is better than this, and this is everything we need
So is it over? Is this really?
You’ve given up so easily?
I thought you loved me more than this

But go on, go on and take it, take it all with you
Don’t look back at this crumbling fool
Just take it all, with my love
Take it all, with my love

I will change if I must
Slow it down and bring it home, I will adjust
Oh if only, if only you knew
Everything I do is for you

But go on, go on and take it, take it all with you
Don’t look back at this crumbling fool
Just take it, take it all with you
Don’t look back at this crumbling fool
Just take it all, with my love
Take it all, with my love
Take it all, with my love..

Adele – He Won’t Go

Some say, I’ll be better without you
But they don’t know you like I do,
or at least the sides I thought I knew
I can’t bear this time, it drags on as I lose my mind
Reminded by the things I find,
like notes and clothes you left behind
Wake me up, wake me up when all is done
I won’t rise until this battle’s won, my dignity’s become undone

But I won’t go, I can’t do it on my own
If this ain’t love, then what is? I’m willing to take the risk
I won’t go, I can’t do it on my own
If this ain’t love, then what is? I’m willing to take the risk

So petrified, I’m so scared to step into this ride
What if I lose my heart and fail declined?
I won’t forgive me if i give up trying
I heard his voice today, I didn’t know a single word he said
Not one resemblance to the man I met
Just a vacant broken boy instead

But I won’t go, I can’t do it on my own
If this ain’t love, then what is? I’m willing to take the risk
I won’t go, I can’t do it on my own
If this ain’t love, then what is? I’m willing to take the risk

There will be times, we’ll try and give it up
Bursting at the seams, no doubt
We’ll almost fall apart then burn the pieces
To watch them turn to dust, but nothing will ever taint us

I won’t go, I can’t do it on my own
If this ain’t love, then what is? I’m willing to take the risk
I won’t go, I can’t do it on my own
If this ain’t love, then what is? I’m willing to take the risk

Will he, will he still remember me?
Will he still love me even when he’s free?
Or will he go back to the place where he
would choose the poison over me?
When we spoke yesterday, you said to hold my breath, to sit and wait
“I’ll be home so soon, I won’t be late”

He won’t go, he can’t do it on his own
If this ain’t love, then what is? He’s willing to take the risk
So I won’t go, he can’t do it on his own
If this ain’t love, then what is? We’re willing to take the risk

Cause he won’t go, he can’t do it on his own
If this ain’t love, then what is? We’re willing to take the risk
I won’t go, he can’t do it on my own
If this ain’t love, then what is? I’m willing to take the risk

Adele – Set Fire to the Rain

I let it fall, my heart, and as it fell you rose to claim it
It was dark, and I was over, until you kissed my lips and you saved me
My hands, they’re strong, but my knees were far too weak
To stand in your arms, without falling to your feet

But there’s a side to you, that I never knew, never knew,
All the things you’d say, they were never true, never true,
And the games you play, you would always win, always win.

But I set fire to the rain
Watched it pour as I touched your face
Well, it burned while I cried
Cause I heard it screaming out your name, your name!

When I lay with you, I could stay there, close my eyes
Feel you here forever, you and me together nothing gets better

Cause there’s a side to you, that I never knew, never knew,
All the things you’d say, they were never true, never true,
And the games you play, you would always win, always win.

But I set fire to the rain
Watched it pour as I touched your face
Well, it burned while I cried
Cause I heard it screaming out your name, your name!

I set fire to the rain, and I threw us into the flames
Well, it felt something died
Cause I knew that that was the last time, the last time!

Sometimes I wake up by the door
That heart you caught must be waiting for you
Even now when we’re already over
I can’t help myself from looking for you

I set fire to the rain
Watched it pour as I touched your face
Well, it burned while I cried
Cause I heard it screaming out your name, your name!

I set fire to the rain, and I threw us into the flames
Well, it felt something died
Cause I knew that that was the last time, the last time, oh, oh!
Let it burn, let it burn, let it burn