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Tuesday, January 22, 2008
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hiatus
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Dear friends,
As you can see, my latest update was sometime in September 2007.
No excuse that I can give, only that I got tired of writing at some point.
And doesn't it come to you sometimes as well?
So, I've decided to keep it calm for a while, going back to reading and meditating the Word rather than writing (often) empty words.
Bear with me, or yet, support me in your prayers.
If you wanna keep in touch with me, drop me a line in the comment boxes, and I will surely contact you through private lines.
Thinking of you guys always,
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posted by Bradley
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Tuesday, September 25, 2007
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at the crossroad (not again?!)
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Hi friends,
Thanks for the constant visits and shouts reminding me to update my blog. I know that i've neglected this blog for quite some time, stopping by only to post some pics and a little caption. i apologize for not saying 'hi' to you often.
Well, a little update on my life. I've been working as a part time english teacher for a famous language course in Jakarta (or so they doctrined, hehe). The contract says it's part time job, but the preparation for each lesson is so time consuming it's likely to be called full timer. Currently I'm teaching 5 classes per week, 2-3 meetings/week for each class, each meeting consists of 1-2 hours. So i teach about 25-30 hours per week. Plus, the preparation for each lesson takes about 2 hours; that's an additional 20 hours weekly. And the money?? I must say it covers my living cost only and a meager balance for a little luxury.
Ok so what now?? Finding another job is a must and the money must be good enough to pay off the penalty due to terminating my contract at the language school. The contract comes with a penalty for one-sided termination because i was provided with the free Teacher Training Program. Luckily they can offer an installment program so i can pay it off in 3 months before i can get my certificate back.
But leaving this job is not that easy because I found myself getting attached to it, especially to the students. Many people said that i fit perfectly into an ideal type of teacher and eventhough i'm not as cheerful as my colleagues, the students are responding pretty well especially the teenagers and adults. I'm fortunate enough to gain trust amongst the teachers especially when it comes to training Business English. And there is also one girl that became quite close to me. But of course we're strictly friends since she's not sharing the same faith with me.
Anyway, it's Ramadhan and Hari Raya season in indonesia so I'm expecting the business activities to be slower. I hope it will become better after the Hari Raya so that I can start selecting the job vacancies, rushing to apply, waiting their responses, interviews, and finally entering the new company some time in End/December or Early/January. Although a friend told me otherwise that i will stay in the current company for longer period, I chose not to put his words into my mind because trusting God is everything than trusting men, let alone a "wise man".
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posted by Bradley
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mau pake doa puasa ngga nih? bisa sekalian diet maksudnya.. :-) Update terus yah perkembangannya.
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thanks for up dating bro! You are always in my prayer. Put your trust in God, and He will show you the way.
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May the updates really get you into the mood to strive for excellence.. :)
When in doubts like this, try fastening your prayers.. maybe some doors will open and new contacts be bumped into you at that very corner... keep walking :D
Ever thought about joining us in the field here? ;-)
Hugs from West Africa..
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Sooo..broer.....akhirnya dapat kerja diman skrng? keep contact ya
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Bradley....long time not to chat each other!
I am empathized to your conditions.
Nothing to say but nothing's wrong to always keep.....Fighting!!!
remember "who moved my cheese"?
We pray together and keep hoping...
God is the answer of everykind to your laments..
But frankly, you have talent to teach and your english is extraordinary...
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Thursday, August 30, 2007
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Final Test, "Red Kangaroo" Class
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"Are you nervous?"
"YES"
"Don't be. You're smart kids. You'll do fine. I know you will :-)"
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posted by Bradley
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Friday, August 24, 2007
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A Decade
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A decade has passed since Hachioji ...
Are we still in the same paths, my brothers?
We are now scattered at the four corners of the continent
but do we still keep the same spirit?
"Tagatame ni ningen no michi manabu kana"
"Okacchi & Micchan - Kazuya - Buraddori"
Hong Kong - Tokyo - Jakarta |
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posted by Bradley
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Sunday, August 19, 2007
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meniti ragu
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elo pernah ngerasa pikiran lo blur gak sih?? dimana kayaknya gak ada yg bisa lo fokusin. lo merasa ada problem, tapi lo gak bisa identifikasi problem lo itu sebenarnya apa. semua serba grey area.
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posted by Bradley
11:56 PM
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Friday, August 03, 2007
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get ready, guys
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the finals are coming
but don't forget to have fun along the way!
my prayers are with you this weekend
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posted by Bradley
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Sunday, July 29, 2007
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anggukan bisu
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aku pernah beristirahat di sana
meski tak nyaman kurasa merebah di pundak yang tumbuh
sesekali kutengok dia
pohon rindang yang bersembunyi malu di sudut kebun
sesekali kumerindukan dia
pundak tumbuh yang malu merentang
masihkah dia merentang untukku
yang masih berpeluh menebang ilalang? |
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posted by Bradley
11:49 PM
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Monday, July 16, 2007
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bolehkah mentari berbalik?
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rindu menyergap di tengah
hari beranjak menjelang siang
sudahkah aku melalui pagi dengan bijaksana?
mungkin ada terlupa
atau silap berkata
atau ragu melangkah
namun bolehkah mentari berbalik
menjemput pagi yang tertinggal?
i miss you, guys!
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posted by Bradley
11:38 PM
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if only...
the thoughts.. the words..
the doings.. the regrets.. the heartbreaks.. the tears..
could be undone..
miss you guys too, and heck, let's us do something about it!
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mau pake doa puasa ngga nih? bisa sekalian diet maksudnya.. :-) Update terus yah perkembangannya.