Sabtu, 21 November 2009
Jumat, 20 November 2009
Veiled Belly Dancer
With my instructor, Jessica
And the belly kidsIt's not my first time hearing people surprised with what my hobby is. It's not about the dance, actually. It's about me: a veiled girl belly dance?! So, let me clarify why I do this dance and change their narrow perception about it.
Maybe for most of people, belly dance only shows sensuality. Well, I disagree. For me, belly dance is an aesthetic and I LOVE IT. The moves, the middle-eastern music, the costumes... Those are things which could make my spirit alive, really. I can feel belly dance integrated with myself when I do it. It is my passion. It's a medium of expression too. Some friends told me I looked really enjoy the dance during performance. Some also said I changed into someone else while dancing so they think I've got an alter ego. While Beyonce have Sasha as hers, I think I'm going to have Marjani as mine :)
Oh, and you should know the belly dance background such as the reasons Arabian women did it. In Middle-East, belly dance is actually for a celebration. The dance shows their happiness to celebrate occasions like birth of a baby and wedding.
Yeah, I can't deny lots of belly dancers wear sensual costumes. They show off their thighs, belly, and boops. I have my own idealism, tho. As you see, I really cover my skin and hide my belly. I also keep using veil to cover my hair, showing a gypsy look. Two friends ever criticized this. They said, "You belly dance but you don't show your belly." And I responded, "Well, for me, the most important thing is showing the techniques, not showing off your body."
Minggu, 08 November 2009
My Weekend
I went to Erasmus Huis yesterday (8/11). Me, mom, and sisters came to watch a Turkish movie titled Dondurmam Gaymak or Ice Cream, I Scream. Actually, the movie was a part of Europe on Screen (Festival Film Eropa). The movie was good and funny. I don't regret watching it.
Dondurmam Gaymak is about a homemade ice cream seller's struggle. His motorbike was stolen by some troublemaking boys. At first, he thought it's stolen by his competitors....and blah blah. Hee-hee. I think I'm not going to write the synopsis. You should watch it yourself :) Oh, and come quick 'cuz the movie will be played today (November 9th) at CCF Jakarta and tomorrow (November 10th) at Istituto Italiano di Cultura.
I also heard there's another good movie named Telstar. It was played last Sunday at Goethe Haus and there's also Selector's Film Night Out, held by Trax FM. The interesting thing is visitors should dress like Brit-Pop stars in that event. Yup, kind of a cozplay.
I plan to go to Goethe Haus tomorrow to watch Telstar at 5 p.m. Would you join me? :)
Okay, back to the Sunday. Beside watching movie, we saw The Best Dutch Book Designs exhibition too at Erasmus Huis.
The Best Dutch Book Designs 2007 @ Stedelijk Museum poster
Dick Matena's graphic novel, cover by Willem Elsschot


Abba ... Zappa: 70's Rock Photography
Mom held Geert van Kestere's book, a report of Turkey, Syria, Jordan, and Iraq
What my 5-year-old sister wrote on the wall :)
There were 28 books designs exhibited. For you who are interested in designs or photography, so come! Who knows you could get some dazzling inspiration there. Oh, once again, be quick ‘cuz November 12th is the last day.
Kamis, 05 November 2009
Rasa Itu Hilang ketika Jumat Petang
Kamis, 22 Oktober 2009
Hey, I'm still alive :)
Hahah. I'm not sure. Sorry :P
But a couple of days ago, I found this photo on my computer at home. Guess who she is ;)
Yeah, I'm into raks sharqi (belly dance) these days and I'm having a performance this weekend with my belly dance classmates. Yippee!
Gotta go!
I will write anything really really soon.










