The Hot Babe Who Blogs …
Is Anita McKay. And I had the honor of meeting her in person yesterday. She’d informed me earlier that she would be visiting Indonesia for a holiday (she also mentioned it in her blog) and wanted to have a meet-up with me.
And I was thinking, “Omigod. Gorgeous woman wants to meet up with me. What say you?”
Well of course I obliged happily. Originally I asked to have lunch at Plaza Indonesia since I’m familiar with the route, but then Anita suggested Cazbar at Kuningan. I wasn’t too acquainted with the area and worried that I would get lost (Jakarta’s road and traffic scheme is one of those things in life that frighten me), so I told her I would check my untrustworthy map first – to seek comfort, mind. The map is unbelievably out of date but I don’t blame it really since Jakarta always has a new shopping mall being built every month.
I was telling Rima about meeting at Cazbar and she was like, “You eejit. Kuningan is way closer than Plaza Indonesia and it’s so easy to get there. Where are you coming from?”
I told her I’m going to be coming from Cawang freeway and then she explained to me (Rima’s style and all) that all I had to do was to get out of the Mampang Prapatan exit, turn right, and then turn left to Mega Kuningan area.
I consulted my map again for the umpteenth time just to make sure, until I go, “Omigod, it is easier to get there and so much closer too!”
Yes, yes, the eejit award of the month goes to me, thank you.
Anyway, I got to Cazbar in one piece and although I’d messaged Anita that I would be half an hour late than the previously appointed time (you’ll never know with Jakarta’s traffic so better to be on the safe side), turned out I was actually on time!
Anita wasn’t there yet so she told me to order first – medium lamb chop for her – and I ordered fish and chips and iced lemon tea. The drinks came first, and whilst I was basking in the ambience, this BABE walked in and as soon as I saw her face I realized it was Anita! I really must tell you, peeps - she looked even more beautiful in person and I had to take a few seconds to admire before going back to the real world.
As soon as the food arrived, conversation was by no means stilted, possibly because we were both really starving; Anita from all the stress of being driven by a maniacal taxi driver and me by the gripping fear of getting lost in the unknown of Jakarta’s complicated roads. Our food portion was huge, though I guess it was normal since the venue’s visitors were mostly expatriates, and for a while I was reminded of the time I was in Australia in which I had to stomach in the huge meal portions all the time, and when coming back home (after spending all those years being overseas), realizing that the meal portion here was tiny.
We talked about her being back in Indonesia and how her friend was already making a big deal of her ‘outdated’ mobile phone and urged her to change to Blackberry instead. Apparently, even junior high school students carry them yokes now – God knows who are they sending e-mails to, their mothers? – and I wouldn’t have known this if Anita didn’t tell me herself. It seems that Indonesian people are getting more and more obsessed with their appearance, though there is nothing new there, really.
We talked about how only Asians, especially Indonesians in general, were putting so much effort in keeping up with the way they look, and how they held such pride in it as well. She was telling me about the time when she was in Aberdeen and noticed the same pattern there too, in which there was this one time where a brand new shiny BMW pulled up on the street, and out stepped an Asian twenty-something – quite possibly a student.
Anita was saying to her husband, “they seem to put so much effort to their … What, pride? Appearance?” Then her husband said ”Surface?” which was a spot on answer.
This particular topic struck me in awe because of the absolute truth in it. Indonesians spend hours of their time and energy to put on a special impression to their whole surfaces – the clothes, the hair, the make up, the accessories, the gadgets, the cars and even the places they reside in.
My beau told me about this review he’d read at some magazine on Nokia Communicator – you know, that brick of a phone that weighs a ton and cost around ten million rupiah per unit - apparently Indonesians have soft spots for this particular brand because it sells really well in the country – in fact, very well, which is a contrast to the actual condition of the country having so many crises in everything – from gas, oil, and food to mention a few.
“You know what’s the irony of it? Most of the managers at work also own those Communicator mobiles, but when they are asked to have a teleconference whilst being overseas, they complain about the mobile cost being expensive and that there is no signal and everything. So what’s the point of owning such a flashy, multi-functioned gadget when you’re gonna do fuck all to it?” said himself.
It gets even worse for some people who insist on purchasing luxurious, European cars, and yet when the time comes to fill up the petrol, they complain to no end of how expensive it is and how they’re shedding more money than they should.
Is it an Indonesian habit to own expensive stuff and turn into cheap tight-asses when it comes to taking care of them?
Because the logic is, if you can’t afford to fill up your latest 7-series BMW with Pertamax, buy a cheaper car that uses Premium lead. But if you can afford it all, then stop complaining about it!
The same thing goes to mobile phones; don’t buy a Blackberry if all you can do with it is to make phone calls and send text messages, and then complain about the phone bill skyrocketing to the roof and then opt for cheaper mobile providers instead.
After we bade goodbyes and made promises to have another lunch before she head back to Scotland, I drove home and thought about our lunch. In the smoke-filled air of Jakarta and the scorching afternoon sun, being stuck in a slow-moving traffic that goes in a jerky stop-and-go fashion, I thought about the people of Jakarta being indebted to maintain the lifestyle that they simply cannot afford, as if it is all a big race that everyone must participate.
I don’t know whether it’s just me, but I don’t quite grasp the importance of keeping an impressive appearance and taking care of what’s on the surface. It’s true that being in Indonesia, everyone cannot escape of being judged because of what they look, but what if it goes so far as making people feel uncomfortable with themselves, and for what? To please other people? To make ourselves feel belong and not left out? To make friends? Or to make ourselves feel better?
When I got home, I saw the news on television saying that there had been this massive demonstration at the parliament house and a lot of people who went through Semanggi were stuck in traffic because of it. Thank God that we ended up meeting at Cazbar then!
June 25th, 2008 at 9:49 pm
You’re both very pretty!
June 26th, 2008 at 12:02 am
Therry, I admire your bright smile, maybe that’s how you prevent people from staring at you oddly
To tell you the truth, I think you’re very interesting person and I would like to meet you the next time I’m scheduling a home visit to Indonesia, and please don’t be suspicious, I am nowhere near the lesbian scale LOL
June 26th, 2008 at 12:22 am
Well, I am (a bit on the lesbian side *wink*) and I would LOVE to meet up with these two lovely ladies and have my way with them! hahahahaha
you two look GORGEOUS!!!!! Seriously, I’m not just saying that.. you are. If you were butt ugly, I wouldn’t say a thing. lol
Salamin anita ya they!!! mwah mwah!!
ps: mba elyani.. ntar kalo aku pulang kita HARUS ketemuan bareng juga yaaah!!!
June 26th, 2008 at 12:57 am
blackberry versus shiny BMW?
hmm…
vote for blackberry 9000 bold and bike for work…
June 26th, 2008 at 9:33 am
This very nice picture follows an earlier post on photoshopping…
People are not really this beautiful without photoshop help, are they?
Just kidding!
Nice point though on the “surface” and people who own gadgets but do not maximize what those gadgets can do.
June 26th, 2008 at 11:39 am
Hey Therry. Finally your blog works again. Thank you for the posting, it’s such an honour to meet a talented, feisty, smart, gorgeous lady like you.
Rima, certainly we’d do the lesbian thingy once we meet up *lol.
@Rob: yeah our pics are photoshop-ed. Therry had to use her magic wand, but the chemistry ARE real!
June 26th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
Two beautiful ladies, as I overwhelmed with the chemistry. Nice land coffee (kopdar gitu …)
June 26th, 2008 at 2:20 pm
What was happening to you blog? Weird .. Nice new look, by the way.
Anyway, what a great day you guys had! Great photo too!
June 28th, 2008 at 11:50 pm
If the result of the presumed Indonesian habit of taking care ( in the extreme) of the ’surface’ would always be impeccable charming ladies like these smiling twins and impeccable charming posts like this one, it would really be worth the investment of time and money.
June 30th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
agreed…you both look really gorgeous…
June 30th, 2008 at 9:46 pm
hot dang! you guys are so glamorous! was the room steamy because of you two?
July 1st, 2008 at 12:40 pm
** yell **
Theer You’re not a bird! what are you doing up there!
But,
I agree with the others, you should change the title
“The Hot Babes Who Blogs …”
July 1st, 2008 at 12:48 pm
Anyway, what’s with the image-thingy..
** said someone who always “sok-cool” **
July 1st, 2008 at 9:35 pm
Pretty Look!!
July 2nd, 2008 at 6:21 pm
Indonesian people image things… consumerism that is deep rooted in the rotten society
P.S:
I sense ‘minor’ photoshop on the pic?
July 3rd, 2008 at 7:12 pm
It really is a gorgeous pic, therry. Your faces are so fresh and lively!
Nice place, Cazbar? Never been there, but I reckon this is a recommendation from you both.
July 5th, 2008 at 11:30 am
I think, sorry know the title should have been plural!!!!!
GO BACK NOW AND EDIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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July 6th, 2008 at 11:42 am
It has wifi? Perfect, exactly what a geek like me needs on a Saturday night out. Should check out the place next weekend with my own friends then. Thanks!
July 6th, 2008 at 3:38 pm
nice talk, nice conversation…
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July 9th, 2008 at 8:10 pm
LOOOOLLLLLLLLLLs. Of course I should, ther!
With whom I consider as friends.
With whom I could trust as friends.
I will not have as much fun as both of you had though.
Thing is, I’m not exactly the type of person that looks on people in some restaurant and saying bad stuffs about them, judging them like both of you did.
Wi-fi or not, I am just glad I am not yours or Anita’s friend.
Why? Because I am real. Not a fake.
I love life, and life loves me, baby.
So see you whenever, posers. Ciao!
PS: You can de-blogroll me now. I don’t need traffic from this blog. Not from spoilt little overaged brats.
July 9th, 2008 at 8:15 pm
what the hell did i miss here?
seriously, this is disturbing.
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July 9th, 2008 at 11:16 pm
Why, thank you Therry. How sweet of you notice how real I am. Do you mean it sincerely? Aren’t you a sweet little girl.
I mean, you’re so sweet, you can make others trust you oh so easily. I know I did. And that MSN conference, girl!? Whoa. How nice to know that the both of you have ’searched’ me (nicely and in a non-sexual way though) about a certain media’s chief editor.
But what part of it is that you don’t understand?
I want you to de-blogroll me. That is a direct request.
And while we have rimafauzi in here, just like to say that I sure hope that the lesbian hoo-ha between you two finally gets the attention that you desperately deserve.
@ Anita MmmKay
Hope you’re happy about all this, Mrs. MmmKay.
And better stick to the vegetables. It suits you better.
July 10th, 2008 at 12:26 am
Marisa, this name calling and hijacking Therry’s blog for your purpose (whatever that is) is very childish. Plus as I said before, I have no idea what you’re talking about! None of us has been rude to you but now you’re directly insulting me, as well as Therry and Rima. I don’t know what you’re trying to gain by behaving this way, but I’m very sure that no one appreciates your attitude.
As for the veggies, you mean Brussels Sprouts?
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July 10th, 2008 at 3:36 am
wah, you both are gorgeous…
salam kenal yach girls,
silly
July 10th, 2008 at 7:01 am
@Anita: Hmmmm. More like Bitter gourd than Brusels Sprouts. Maybe because I’m a man and therefore stoopid but I can’t see what the fuss is all about to spark a bitchfight in the firstplace
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July 10th, 2008 at 7:55 am
Therry, I have to apologise for all of this. I know it’s not my fault, I didn’t start this, but as I have said before it’s impolite and unfair to hijack your blog and post something that is totally unrelated to the topics posted here.
On this particular post it started on number 16, 18, responded by number 20 to 26. It’s more than enough. So let’s just stop this.
Marisa if you want to continue spreading your hate to me for no apparent reason, you know how to contact me.
Finally Woken’s last blog post..Let’s Get This Party Started
July 11th, 2008 at 12:16 am
I’m proud to be hot babe’s friend (lho) gak nyambung ya..
Therry, too bad I couldn’t join you gals at Cazbar.. would be great to finally meet you in person
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July 11th, 2008 at 12:18 am
Let’s set up another Cazbar lunch?
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July 11th, 2008 at 2:59 am
oh, now you guys are making me jealous.. cant wait to meet you all!
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July 11th, 2008 at 8:14 pm
There is more slap down here than TNA wrestling…
I gotta say is all this personal stuff necessary? Is this really all about leggings?
As I recently posted on some one else’s blog what you wear does not make the person! You judge a person by the content of their deeds and the content of the words in cyber space.
It’s the weekend! So, have a good one!
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July 11th, 2008 at 10:47 pm
Hey, kopi darat? Wow, congrats girls. Enjoy each other while you can.
July 17th, 2008 at 2:29 pm
@therry:
Of course my dear, I’ll do the same… I’m falling in love with you all girls, hahahha…
btw, is it me who you were talking about here babe… this bitch fight things.. secara, I am a bitch (hahha, udah ngaku, bangga, idup lagi
), and also a marriage blogger… :lol
July 17th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
weikkksss… therry… the font is too small (gilingan… gak kasihan loe sama orang tue kek gue… yang ampe jam 5 subuh masih ngelayanin kalian berdua… GEDEIN DONGGGG, katarak nih lama2… hahahahha)
July 18th, 2008 at 2:56 am
kasih VIAGRA aja sembari digosok2…
lama2 juga membesar…
*ya tuhan, ampunilah hambamu ini*
wakakakkakakakkaakkaka
July 18th, 2008 at 11:14 pm
ampun dah ampun……
(sambit bluemoon ke silly n therry)
July 21st, 2008 at 2:55 am
Nice pic! Berapa jam kalian ngobrol berdua? Mudah2an kalo nanti gw ketemu Rima cuaca di NL bagus, jadi kalo bisa buat pic yg layak diupload disini.
August 13th, 2008 at 8:29 am
I found your site on technorati and read a few of your other posts. Keep up the good work. I just added your RSS feed to my Google News Reader. Looking forward to reading more from you down the road!
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