2007-03-03 - 7:02 p.m.
Yesterday was my parents' wedding anniversary.:) The Almost Twins, Menti, Gatot, and I just bought them a delicious fruitcake from The Harvest, but it was enough to make Mom smile.
Dad's gone to Puncak with some of his relatives this weekend. Since our catering business was up until today, Mom and I decided to stay put and help Menti.:) Besides, we've lacked sleep for days from having to arrive at work earlier than usual (six am!), so Mom's pretty beat right now. I also want to save my energy. Lately, I have lots on my mind. My job search, my writing career...
Oh, speaking of writing, my brother's friend Tyas came to the restaurant too last night with her friend/co-worker Fitri. Tyas works as a graphic designer for the magazine Goodhousekeeping Indonesia (lucky her!:D)
And they both suggested that I write short stories for the magazine too, when Tyas told Fitri that I was also a freelance (and struggling:P) writer.:D Fitri said that the editors often found trouble with lack of supplies for fiction writings. They even have to find some time to cover that up with their own scribblings.
Well, okay.:D I'll think of something, then. I mean, I always do. I've got a list of contests coming up, from the middle of this month until August. And my unfinished novel too.*blushes* Come to think of all that, I'm pretty grateful about one thing, though.
I know that being a freelance writer --- especially in an already too difficult country like my own these days --- is just not easy. Your work doesn't always get accepted/published, which only means you don't get regular salary.:P Some skeptics in my hometown usually say that this is just my silly move in making (more) money. I also know that some unlucky artists here can possibly end up in the gutter --- along with their unknown masterpiece. (Realistically, I do not wish to ever be like that.:( I've had enough of disappointing my parents even more and looking like a bum.)
But this is just what I love doing.:) It's me and my idealism --- my freedom to express myself clearly. I love writing. It's in me. I want to do this for real. I seriously need this.
I guess that's why I'm more relieved when I didn't get accepted in Trans-TV.:P Please don't get me wrong. This isn't about not wanting to be in the same office as Gatot. I also don't like wearing uniforms (while Trans-TV and Trans-7 crew wear army-look black outfit everyday. I love black, but everyday??:|) And, I don't even want to trade my every bit of idealism with pure commercialism for the sake of keeping the ratings up. It's going to feel like a personal betrayal against myself. Besides, I don't watch TV that much anymore. I'm more of a book-reader and a radio person.
The last time Tiger and I talked online, he told me that he hadn't really had a chance (or mood:P) to start his novel yet.*giggles* I'd told him, "That's okay, buddy. As long as you'll be a legendary musician someday soon and my favourite rockstar at heart, especially with your Joseph Fiennes looks."
And boy, he'd laughed at that!:P
The Almost Twins and Gatot are going to Java Jazz Festival 2007 tonight. I'm not much of a jazz enthusiast, so here I am instead.:) Besides, I have another plan for tomorrow afternoon.
I'm going to attend MS 3 FM's Speak-Out listeners' gathering in Jelambar, West Jakarta.
YAY!:D
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