Monday, May 7, 2012

Rela Berdesakan..Jeleknya Sistem Transportasi Indonesia

Ini nih pengalaman saya naik Trans Jakarta minggu lalu.  Saya perhatikan orang-orang suka sekali yang namanya berdesakan.  Sudah tahu bis yang saya tumpangi ini penuh sesak, tapi orang-orang yang sudah menunggu di halte ini masih saja ngotot naik kedalamnya.  Padahal masih banyak lho bis lain dengan trayek yang sama dibelakang sana.  Kenapa sih mereka tidak bersabar sedikit saja hingga bis berikutnya tiba? Kenapa ya mereka senang sekali berdesakan hanya karena malas menunggu alias tidak sabar? 

Memang publik transportasi seperti ini tergolong murah meriah, cepat dan bebas hambatan, tapi dari segi kenyamanan masih saja belum bisa teratasi.  Ya contohnya seperti ini.  Bukan hanya itu saja, kebodohan orang-orang kita, lihat saja kasus mobil pribadi dan motor yang ikut-ikutan menggunakan jalur busway demi kelancaran berkendara mereka.  Enak saja mereka dengan santai masuk ke lajur bus khusus untuk menghindari kemacetan.  Padahal hal ini jelas berbahaya!  Terutama untuk motor.  Bagaimana jika terseruduk bis besar ini? yang ada bis yang dipersalahkan padahal sudah jelas-jelas motornya yang salah masuk ke jalur yang bukan untuknya.

Oke itu kasus Trans Jakarta, kali ini saya ingin membahas kejelekan transportasi lain yakni Taksi.  Sepulang Saya dari Jakarta, saya dihadapkan oleh lagi-lagi kemacetan lalu lintas di jalan Cihampelas Bandung.  Terbayang betapa lelahnya saya seharian melakukan perjalanan Jakarta-Bandung yang ditempuh selama hampir 3 jam.  Yang apes adalah ketika saya harus menunggu taksi lewat.  Tunggu punya tunggu hampir selama satu jam lebih tidak ada satupun taksi kosong yang lewat.  Yang lebih menyebalkan lagi, ketika pada akhirnya ada satu taksi kosong lewat, saya pikir masalah sudah selesai ternyata ketika supir itu bertanya hendak kemana tujuan saya pergi, si supir menolak untuk mengantarkan saya pulang ke daerah Ciumbuleuit dengan alasan MACET!  

Bukan kepalang betapa jengkelnya saya, apalagi si supir meminta Rp. 50.000 untuk mengantar ke tujuan saya bloggers.  Saya turun dari taksi dengan perasaan yang sudah tak keruan, ya kesal dan lelah semuanya sudah hampir membuat saya breakdown.  Untung saya masih mampu mengendalikan emosi jiwa yang meninggi saat itu hahaha..Coba deh, betapa hal tersebut bodoh bukan?  

Yang namanya jasa kok bisa seenaknya memilih untuk menolak penumpang? Cerita apalagi sih ini?  Mentang-mentang macet, taksi dengan seenaknya menurunkan penumpang di jalan dan meminta 50 ribu rupiah jika ingin diantar hingga tujuan.  Apa ini sistem pemerasan? wah wah wah..  Untunglah pada akhirnya kesabaranku berbuah manis, tiba-tiba lewatlah taksi penyelamatku Blue Bird.  Memang taksi ini untuk urusan service patut diacungkan jempol.  Tidak pernah yang namanya mereka menolak penumpang meskipun itu jauh atau dekat sekalipun. 

Terkadang saya hanya bisa menggelengkan kepala melihat tingkah laku masyarakat yang suka seenaknya ini.  Mereka tidak peduli dengan keselamatan, kenyamanan, dan kedisiplinan pribadi.  Harus dengan cara apa ya supaya bangsa ini mau belajar merubah sikap acuh seperti ini?  Apakah harus memperbarui undang-undang, peraturan-peraturan dan hukum dengan lebih cermat dan teliti?

Yah..ini sih sebagai bahan renungan saja buat kita semua, khususnya saya sebagai warga pengguna jasa transportasi.  Please tingkatkan dong pelayanan umum kita untuk masyarakat, dan untuk kita sendiri cobalah gunakan sense dan akal kita untuk lebih mau mendisiplinkan diri sendiri di muka umum.

Meeting With My Friends..

Perjalanan selama dua hari untuk bertemu teman-teman lama di Jakarta yang penuh suka dan duka.  Sukanya kita bertemu kembali setelah bertahun-tahun lamanya tak sua, disertai duka sepanjang perjalanannya macet, panas dan nyasar saudara-saudara..hahaha..but anyway..it was my adventure though..it seems not as nice as i expected but it was fun.



HOW TO SURVIVE A HEART ATTACK WHEN ALONE

Let's say it's 6.15pm and you're going home (alone of course),
after an unusually hard day on the job. You're really tired, upset and frustrated. Suddenly you start experiencing severe pain in your chest that starts to drag out into your arm and up into your jaw. You are only about five miles from the hospital nearest your home. Unfortunately you don't know if you'll be able to make it that far. You have been trained in CPR, but the guy that taught the course did not tell you how to perform it on yourself..!!

NOW HOW TO SURVIVE A HEART ATTACK WHEN ALONE..

Since many people are alone when they suffer a heart attack, without help, the person whose heart is beating improperly and who begins to feel faint, has only about 10 seconds left before losing consciousness.
However, these victims can help themselves by coughing repeatedly and very vigorously.
A deep breath should be taken before each cough, and the cough must be deep and prolonged, as when producing sputum from deep inside the chest.
A breath and a cough must be repeated about every two seconds without let-up until help arrives, or until the heart is felt to be beating normally again.
Deep breaths get oxygen into the lungs and coughing movements squeeze the heart and keep the blood circulating.
The squeezing pressure on the heart also helps it regain normal rhythm. In this way, heart attack victims can get to a hospital.

Rather than sharing jokes please.. contribute by Sharing this which can save a person's life!!!!

Dear My Future Husband..

Dear Future Husband, Asalaamualaykum 
I don't want to be your girlfriend.
I just want to be the one you call your wife.
Your presence will give me happiness.
You’ll be my halal prince charming.
Riding your horse of Taqwa. Holding onto the noble Qur'aan and the Sunnah of our beloved and blessed Rasool'Allah sal'Allahu alaiyhi wasallam in your right hand.
 
I hear you’re worth the wait, so I'll wait In shaALLAH.
My heart belongs to no one in this Dunyaa, I just thought I should let you know.
It belongs to ALLAH subhanahu wa ta'aala and only Him. 
You'll have to get lost in Him and the beauty of Islam to find me
and even then you'll still have to rightfully become a part of my heart. 
Only through Him subhanahu wa ta'aala. What I'm trying to say is that WE have to devote our
lives and heart to Allah subhanahu wa ta'aala and his beautiful beloved Prophet salAllahu alaiyhi wasallam
in order to find eachother. I hope you’re up for the journey.
I know I am!
-Purity Matrimony-

What greater thing is there for two human souls that to feel that they are joined... to strengthen each other... to be at one with each other in silent unspeakable memories.
Twinkling City Von Künstler Zhaoming Wu

Friday, May 4, 2012

UNDERSTAND SUFFERING


“When another person makes you suffer, it is because he suffers deeply within himself, and his suffering is spilling over. He does not need punishment; he needs help. That's the message he is sending.”
~Thich Nhat Hanh

What's Your Heavenly Name?

What Does Your Least Favorite Food Say About You?

Your Hatred of Broccoli Says You're Easygoing

You have a lot of enthusiasm for life, people, and opportunities. You are optimistic. You shine when it comes to negotiating conflict. You can craft win-win situations.

You are both persuasive and talkative. You know what you like, and you love to evangelize. You respond well to the unexpected. You know better than to try to plan for life.

Are You a Hawk or a Dove?

You Are a Dove

You believe that it's important to keep the peace. There's too much fighting in the world these days. You understand why conflict happens, but more importantly, you understand its effects.

You know that you can't bring about world peace. However, you do believe that all of your actions have consequences. You try to do your part by being compassionate and seeing both sides of things. Whenever possible, you try to mediate disputes.

What's Your Life's Challenge?

Your Life's Challenge is Being Fickle

The whole world is open to you. You are a smart person with many resources and opportunities. You've lucked out a lot in life. Things always seem to go your way, and you've had many successes.

You may be surprised to learn that you are standing in the way of more success by being a bit too irresponsible and flaky. If you stuck to things a bit longer, you would rule the world. You have much more in you than you even realize.

Thursday, May 3, 2012

The Bra and Panties Quiz

You Are Compassionate

You feel deeply and freely. It hurts you to know that anyone or anything is hurting. You are extremely sensitive to the world around you. It's easy for you to feel overwhelmed.

You are a complete and total romantic. You won't settle for anything less than your ideal. You are private and even a bit secretive. You don't make your emotions known until you feel safe.

Who Have You Always Been?

You Are Spontaneous

You're the type of person who dances through life - both literally and figuratively. You trust others easily and freely. You are always ready to take a leap of faith.

You believe in living in the present. You try not to get wrapped up in the past or future. You are carefree and enjoy living an unstructured, open life. You remind others to have fun.

How Do You See Love?

You See Love as Important

You have great people skills and tend to be extremely popular with everyone you know. You've never had trouble finding love when your heart seeks it. You always have plenty of people interested in you.

You don't like to compromise, especially when something you believe in is at stake. You only fall in love when the person and the timing is just right. You fall with your head, not your heart.

The Homebody Test

Your Home is Happy

You believe it's important to maintain a positive outlook at any cost, and your home reflects your optimistic take on the world.  You're likely to have a welcoming decor, and furniture that makes guests feel at home.

You take pride in your home. You keep it uniquely you, and you feel happier the minute you step in the door.
You could never feel at home in a dark or unhappy house. You like to open up the windows and let the light in!

The Elegance Test

You Think Self-Expression is Elegant

You are a total novelty seeker, and you always appreciate new eye candy.  You find counter culture compelling. You respect those who chart their own course through life.

You are very smart - but in more of a street smart than book smart sort of way.  You don't need much in life. You just want to be seen and appreciated for who you are.

The Chair Test

You Are Sophisticated and Well Mannered

You're the type of person who can sit all day entertaining guests with witty banter. You believe in presenting yourself in the best light possible. You like to be seen as classy.

You give a first impression of being upper class and even a bit snooty. And you're the first to admit you're a little guilty of that. You are an armchair critic. You can detect quality easily, and you want the best things you can find.

The Paint Daub Test

You Are Deep

You try to observe the world rather than judge it. You feel like you are here to learn. You see every side to people. You know that things are complicated and nuanced.

You have trouble getting along with people who are flippant or silly. You crave substance. You connect best with philosophical, thoughtful types. Your friends care about ideas.

The Watercolor Test

You Are Highly Intelligent

You are a perceptive, observant, and reflective person.
It's easy for you to get lost in your mind. You think amazing thoughts.

You are curious about the world. You are inventive and quite visionary.
You can get really engrossed in things. You tend toward the obsessive side.

What Are Your Strengths and Weaknesses?

Your Strength: Sensitivity. Your Weakness: Hypersensitivity.

You are a truly kind and gentle person. You have a lot of compassion and consideration for those around you.
You love easily, and you're also quick to be inspired. You have a true appreciation of poetry, music, and art.

While it's enriching to be so receptive to the world, sometimes you can be too sensitive. You often get hurt.
And even when you're not sad, you tend to feel overstimulated, irritated, or annoyed. You have a very thin skin.