I Still Miss Him after 8 years,,,,,,,,,,,,

I dreamt about him two nights ago. A person that occupied my hearts for long. The one who really cared about me, put me high, and supported me. His name is Agus Buntoro Junaedi, also known as Lie Beng Yun (sorry, don’t know how to trancript it into pinyin). And I used to call him Opa. Yep, he’s my grandfather from the mother side.

I got to say that I was his favourite grandson. Sure, I was his only grandson for 6 years. My little brother was born when I was 6 years old, but we moved away from his house. So, I could proudly say that his affection to me was greater than to my brother and cousins.

He passed away 8 years ago, in 2001. Diabetes Melitus, said the doctor. But the family still believe that the only reason he passed away was his heartbroken. He lost my grandmother 4 year prior. Gee, such a romantic love story (when will I have the same story?)

In my dream, he appeared to me as I remember him. Big, dark, tall, strong. His glorious era. “Doel, let’s go looking for sate kambing!” he asked me. Sate Kambing was something binding us, in fact. He liked to try food from various restaurants. Since he didn’t like to go alone, I was always the one he took. My father and uncle couldn’t eat much, so he wouldn’t be satisfied. Different with me, as my stomach is as bottomless as his, he liked to go with me. And his favourite food was Sate Kambing.

We took off, went to the restaurant, and coming back home again. To my surprise, we didn’t ride Viki (my red Yamaha V-ixion). We rode my old motorbike instead. The memorable Honda Supercup. Right in front of the graveyard near my house, we switched position. Reaching my house, I awoke.

Damn! I didn’t have any thought about him previously. Why did I dream of him suddenly? But then, I missed him deeply. So, Opa, wherever you are, please watch me from above.

PS : Have I made you proud, pa? I’m trying my best to be the best of me. But I’m not perfect. I still have some mistakes and flaws.

Review : Resident Evil Degeneration

Yep, I just purchased this movie three hours ago, and finished watching it half an hour ago. I was mesmerized and stunned. This is what Resident Evil movie should be. By releasing this, Capcom has redeemed their sin for the Resident Evil trilogy with Alice. I mean, who the hell is Alice?? She never appeared in any RE games. They tried to put Jill Valentine in the second movie, but she looked like a crappy cosplayer. The third movie featured Claire Redfield, and ended up creating an over-innocent Claire.

For more than years, I've craved for a 'real' RE movie. The real one, with the similar ambiance to the game. Shock and surprised here and there. Not some sort of action and explosion movie. Milla Jovovich was hot enough, but she brought RE to a completely new direction. Dammit, there were never any superhero in the Resident Evil saga.

When I heard the information of Resident Evil Degeneration months ago in the forum, I was jumping on my seat. A full CG movie of Resident Evil. And yeah, they could make spectacular things happened then. The glory of Final Fantasy Advent Children and its success in redeeming FF : Spirit Within aroused my optimism.

And today, while I'm browsing for new DVD movies in movie stack, I stumbled unto this heckuva title. Brought it back home, turned my parents' TV on (umm, they have this HD LCD TV, so I decided to go there instead of watching it in my home! :D), turned my DVD player on, put the DVD, and played it.

I watched the trailer first. Wow, who's that red haired cute girl? She's the main character in the movie. And I almost screamed happily. Claire Redfield! And who was that man? "I'm Leon Kennedy!" I felt like hopping around my house. They met again, 7 years after Resident Evil 2. After their solo action, Claire in RE: Code Veronica and Leon in RE 4.

I checked the plot. And yea, they recognized one another. It's in the continuity! They didn't make an alternate timeline, like when they screwed the trilogy. A reference to the events in the game. G-Virus, anybody??? Well yeah, they made Claire an NGO official, but in 7 years, it is possible. She still maintained her fighting capability.

Capcom did put a new character there, Angela Miller. Some of my friends are impressed with this character, but I think they put her there only for Leon. I kinda hope that they put Elza, the original character intended for RE 2, which was finally replaced by Claire. Her impressive and memorable scene was in the ending, when she wore 'that clothes' which showed her IMPRESSIVE cleavage! Kekekekeke!

However, IMO, Capcom played safe by not relating this arc into Umbrella corporation. I'm pretty sure they don't want to ruin the continuity in the game. And oh, I want Ada Wong in the movie too.... Make them meet! Jill Valentine (in the first costume, please! You're fighting, not going to the club!), Ada Wong, and Claire Redfield. Yummy!

The Destruction of the Ruin

Recently, I've been captivated with the headlines in KOMPAS. For several days now, it published a violation towards the remaining of Majapahit Kingdom. Some people tried to build Majapahit Information Centre (PIM), but in the process of construction, they blindly bulldoze everything. From the ancient well to the remaining construction of ancient housing.

Furthermore, the authority (local one) tried mutating the informant. They decided to move this person who spoiled the information about the destruction. WHA??? Brainless pricks! Thank God, the central government did give the order to stop the construction.

However, even though the order came, within a week after that, the construction process still run! Aaargh!! Didn't they know how precious are those ruins?

I couldn't help thinking, WHAT THE HELL ARE THOSE PEOPLE THINKING? Majapahit is one of the greatest kingdoms in the world. No, not even kingdom. It is an Imperium. Its influence went broader than the recent area of Indonesia. Once, I even heard that the royal blood from Philipines and some other countries in the South East Asia still hold a view that they possesses bloodlines from Majapahit. A great kingdom indeed.

Chinese dynasty at that time also forge this strong bond with Majapahit. If this kingdom really was a small and insignificant one, how could the king married a Chinese princess? (FYI, Sindhunata did write about this one!)

I got the classified information from a team of archaeologists that dig the remnant of Majapahit. They predicted that the area of the capital covered more than one modern cities. Kediri, Trowulan, Jombang. So damn huge! It can place Indonesia in the same position with other countries. It could even beat the ruin of Acropolis, Angkor Wat, or Machu Pichu. And now, they want to make a fun park on it? GET REAL, you PRICKS!

A Tribute to Bu Sri Wahyuningsih

Yesterday (5/01) -- hey, I used this phrase everytime now -- I got a message from a friend from Senior High. My ex-home-class teacher passed away. WEW! Not in a good time though, since I was in the middle of a date. A first date with someone, cute one, and the one that finally made me fall. Gehehehehe!

At first, I couldn't attend the funeral, since it was scheduled at 4 PM. Dammit, I haven't finished my date! So, I just decided to pray for her from home. But then, I got an update that the funeral would be done in the next morning. So, I still got the chance going to her house.

She was a great teacher, though. She's very energetic and kind, especially as our home-class teacher. One interesting and memorable thing about her was her voice. When she taught at the IPA 2, students in IPS could even hear her voice. The way she explained things similar to the way she explained things to the children. But that's the way she is.

We used to call her Bu Suneo, though. She looks like Suneo's mother from Doraemon anime, with her curly hair and lips shape. Interestingly, many friends of mine forgot already her real name. They just know the nickname, Bu Suneo.

So, bu Ning, rest in peace. You are my teacher, and teachers lives an eternal life, since teachers transferred part of themselves to their students, which will also transfer that again to other people. Watch us from above, bu Ning!

Yon: Surprising Change!

Yesterday (3/01), I had a reunion with friends from elementary school. It seems funny, meeting them again after all this time. Well, that was not the first reunion though, since the first reunion was held two years ago. But in this opportunity, some people who couldn't make it to the first reunion managed to come. And yea, it is always fun to catch up some update from people.

One of the coming people was Yon, an ex-bully. And I was one of his victims. He bullied those smart asses (meaning I was one of the smart asses?? Hehehe! Kinda like that!) He did porn, he stole golden earrings, he fought seniors, and things. When we were in the junior high, I heard rumor that his arms were full with scratches. That could only signify his being an IDU (Injected Drug User). There was also a rumor that he had been convicted as a criminal.

A day before reunion, I got information that he'll come to the reunion. Damn, in an instant, the memory of being bullied by him came into my mind. I started imagining him coming as a big badass tattoed thug.

And, surprise came. He emerged as a reformed youngster. Completely a new person. All his words seemed so 'not him'. He told us that he changed his life, tried to lead a new life. He worked as a bartender in the Hyatt Surabaya, having reached a position as a captain. His regret and reforming commitment of not bullying others, not teaching drugs, and avoiding violence.

In the last session, however, I finally see that the basic trait cannot be changed. If he seek domination by violence in the elementary school, now he seeks domination over discussion and forum. He talked in a good and convincing way. But overall, his changes really surprised the rest of the class though.

Good luck brother, good luck in living the live, good luck in stepping all those narrow roads.