LIKE YOU- TATIANA MANAOIS

 You got to get up

You got to get up and make a move
'Cause the world will never see you until you do
No, they don't really care what you're going through
So you got to show them, baby
You got to show them the real you
You got to give them what you've got
No, don't let them see what you're not

'Cause you are strong, you are wise
You are worth beyond the thousand reasons why
And you can't be perfect, baby
'Cause nobody's perfect, darling
But, no, no, no, there's nobody in the world like you

What do you do when you can't let go? (Can't let go)
What do you say when you just don't know how you feel?
(Just don't know how you feel)
And you know nobody knows how you feel (feel)
'Cause everybody's got their own damn problem (their own damn problem)
So everybody's trying to find their way
And day by day, it's a struggle
In this world you know you have to hustle
Just know that you're not alone
You don't always have to be strong all by yourself
(All by yourself)
I said, it's okay to ask for help

Now listen
People will find you, but they don't define you
And you will find people who'll help redesign you
People will find you, but they don't define you
And you will find people who'll help redesign you
You are a work of art
Bet you didn't think you'd come this far
Now here you are

Baby, you are strong, you are wise
You are worth beyond the thousand reasons why
And you can't be perfect, baby
'Cause nobody's perfect, darling
But, no, no, no, there's nobody in the world like you

You know you're worth it
'Cause you know that you can't be perfect, baby
'Cause nobody's perfect, darling
I love you just the way that you are
I love you just the way that you are, my love
It's like the stars in the sky, oh, when you look in my eyes

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OUT OF THE BLUE - MLTR

I was almost about to lose my faith

Was still dreaming but feared it was too late

But then you came along to my surprise
And stole my heart before my very eyes

You took me right out of the blue
Simply by showing that you love me too
Only by giving me your everything
With a love so true you took me out of the blue

I was wondering what love was all about
I was trying but couldn't work it out

But then you came along to my surprise
And made my frozen mind come alive

You took me right out of the blue
Simply by showing that you love me too
Only by giving me your everything
With a love so true you took me out of the blue

You let me out of the darkness
You brought me out in the sun
I think you must be the only one for me
'Cos you took me

Right out of the blue
Simply by showing that you love me too
Only by giving me your everything
Breathing air below my wings
You took me right out of the night
Simply by filling my heart with light
Only by giving me your energy
With a love so true you took me out of the blue

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PRAISED ABROAD, TO BE TREATED MISERABLY AT HOME, THAT'S INDONESIAN!

THE FACT OF INDONESIAN, HERE, HONEST PEOPLE ARE DESTROYED, GOOD PEOPLE ARE SHUNNED, WHILE BAD PEOPLE ARE PRAISED.

INDONESIA IS NOT LACK OF SMART PEOPLE, INSTEAD THIS COUNTRY IS LACK OF GOOD, HONEST, GENEROUS PEOPLE.

WHEN I WAS ABROAD, I CAN SEE HOW GLOBAL PEOPLE CAN APPRECIATE AND SUPPORT INDONESIAN VERY WELL!! WAY BETTER THAN INDONESIAN ITSELF! #miris #sadtruth

TYPICAL OF INDONESIAN>>>

INDONESIAN WILL GIVE MORE SUPPORT TO NON INDONESIAN THAN INDONESIAN ITSELF, CUZ OF JEALOUSLY AND SELFISH SPIRIT, THIS WHAT MAKES INDONESIA CANNOT GROW AS DEVELOP COUNTRY FAST.

THAT'S WHY I FELT LIKE FOREIGNER CAN APPRECIATE INDONESIAN WAY BETTER THAN INDONESIAN ITSELF.

I IMAGINE IF ALL OF INDONESIAN CAN SUPPORT EACH OTHER, I'M SURE WE WILL GROW AS SUPER POWER COUNTRY IN THE WORLD.

NO WONDER THERE'S LOTS OF INDONESIAN CHOOSE TO LIVE ABROAD.

Indonesians tend to be more appreciative to  non-Indonesian

a small example of young Indonesians prefer kpop over Javanese/Balinese music, or campursari

Prefer foreign/bloodline artists over local artists, that's why here in Indonesia, you can easily find foreigner(kr, jp, my even rusia) come to indonesia becomes someone, easy to get job and live with abundance money, in fact in their country they are no one, but once they come to indonesia, they can easily becomes someone, cuz indonesian loves to appreciate everything about foreign stuff than appreciating the richness that owned by indonesian itself. 

it is very different when indonesian work abroad, it is very hard to find job abroad, even indonesia only famous with the exporter of low level worker with cheap price salary. even there's still lots of indonesian worker who gets abused till they die abroad, but there's no bold protection from the government.

it is sad to be true!

indonesian are more proud to show off the video when eating topokki than rendang

prefer to take pictures  on Orchard Road rather than Labuan Bajo

they consider foreign things to be more modern than what Indonesia itself has, too old-fashioned

in fact, foreigners actually really admire the richness of culture, culture, historical traditions, and natural beauty that we have

I think foreigners are more able to appreciate and appreciate Indonesia's wealth than Indonesians themselves, sad

Usually they will only regret/anger/protest when our culture has been recognized by others, such as the case of the songs Rasa Sayange, Rendang and Batik which were recognized by Malaysia in the past.

it's your own fault, why don't you all want to preserve our own culture well

from now on, let's cultivate a sense of loving what is in INDONESIA together.

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WISE WOMEN WAITS

Great happiness requires Great Capacity.

After you've suffered for a while,

processed with patience,

He will turn your crying to dancing,

and He will turn your sorrow into joy.

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One day, time will heal your broken heart and

you will move forward to a bright future

passionately living your calling

One day, when all the pain fades,

you will be left with gratitude that

you dodged that chaotic bullet.

One day, you will finally see that

it was God after all.

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The "breakup" was a set up

God is giving permission for a season of broken heart

because He's preventing you from a lifetime of a broken purpose.

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After God is done

processing you,

you will have authority,

but you will smell like humility

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Great purpose requires a great process. Great pain.

May your leadership quality

comes out of your integrity

and your authenticity

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We are not meant to live in isolation forever

but God sometimes takes you away from 

the crowd for a season to talk

to grow his seeds of his purpose in you

for you to dream again

for you to hope again.

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Sometimes God allows 

a season of isolation

to produce reason

for your promotion.

by Shasha Tjie

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THE BROKEN SHOES

I still remember the day when I graduated from college.

That time, my shoes was broken the time when the director was called me at front, thus I creatively modify my shirt pin to fix my broken shoes temporarily, cuz in minutes the director called me in front to received the graduate certificate. Such a nervous time, cuz I was thinking, if this shoes broken at the stage, how can I hiding my shameful feeling?!!

But Thanks God, it was safe!

Furthermore, after graduation ceremony finished, i took off my shoes and walk in barefoot (nyeker) along the way back to campus because my shoes was totally broken, what an experience?! 

it was such a memorable stories because when everyone was trying to "make up" beautifully,  thus I was walking "authentically" with a barefoot style (nyeker). 😂 

but that experience was nothing compare with the FIGHTS i've been through to get a scholarship to studies, and to SURVIVE  during the studies till i was successfully earn the degree. SUCH A BITTER SWEET EXPERIENCE!!!

THANKS GOD FOR EVERYTHING.

THANKS FOR BRING ME THIS FAR, AT THIS POINT. ALHAMDULILAH.

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SOEKARNO LETTER

Saya adalah manusia biasa saja

Saya tidak sempurna

sebagai manusia biasa saya tidak luput dari kekurangan dan kesalahan

Hanya kebahagiaanku adalah mengabdi kepada Tuhan, kepada Tanah Air, kepada Bangsa.

Itulah dedication of life-ku.

Jiwa pengabdian adalah yang menjadi falsafah hidupku, dan menghikmati serta menjadi bekal hidup dalam seluruh gerak hidupku.

Tanpa djiwa pengabdian ini, saya bukan apa-apa akan tetapi dengan djiwa pengabdian saja merasakan hidupku bahagia dan manfaat.

Soekarno

10/9 '66

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