The 719th Anniversary of Surabaya City

Last week I went to Surabaya. My plan was to go to Malang, but I miss the train because I'm too busy to get these pictures. The old city Surabaya was celebrating its 719th anniversary last day. If you go to Northern Surabaya, you'll find many old buildings. Here goes some example of Dutch Colonial style preserve in this part. These pictures I got from my journey around Jembatan Merah to Veteran street, then to Stasiun Kota street. Next time I'll try to get more pictures for the city tour around old city Surabaya.

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The 7th Malang Tempo Doeloe Festival 2012 (Preview)

Malang Tempo Doeloe Festival now enter the 7th anniversary. Maybe from year to year you see the same things on it, the atmosphere of it is just the same, oldies. But, we can see something different each year. Last year, we see the replica of Benteng Malang (Malang Fortress) and this year we had Concordia building's replica. The stands now in good arrangement, so if you want to shop for some theme, you'll be easily find it in one cluster of stands. Check out my reports, live from Ijen Street for Malang Tempo Doeloe Festival 2012.

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Festival Malang Tempo Doeloe telah memasuki tahun ke tujuhnya. Mungkin dari tahun ke tahun Anda melihat hal yang sama, suasananya sama, jadul. Tapi kita bisa melihat hal yang berbeda setiap tahunnya. Jika tahun lalu Anda melihat Benteng Malang, tahun ini Anda melihat replika gedung Concordia. Kios-kios yang ada kini didirikan lebih teratur, dikelompokkan menjadi satu sesuai tema, sehingga lebih mudah bagi pengunjung yang ingin berbelanja barang tertentu untuk menemukannya. Silahkan membaca laporan saya langsung dari jalan Ijen, Festival Malang Tempo Doeloe 2012.

This is what we call "Gobak Sodor." A traditional games played by most Indonesian. It's a fun games played in two groups of men.

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Ini adalah permainan Gobak Sodor yang sangat terkenal. Gobak Sodor adalah permainan yang menyenangkan, dan dimainkan oleh 2 kelompok.

The 13th Majapahit Travel Fair 2012 - Postcards From Nepal

Few days ago, when I went to Grand City Mall, Surabaya, I found some eye catching stand on the corner. Yes, it's the Nepal representative. Met my new friend Raju and Tsewang, both are monk in Kathmandu. They explain to me how the life of Nepal people. Very humble people, their life is simple, different with the people in most city in the world. Nepal is a religious country, people of Nepal don't have much ambition in their life, most of them serve their God. Raju himself, told me he wannabe a master. His ambition only be a teacher for his religion. That's why, Nepalians seem to be one of the happiest people in the world. To show you about my last journey, here some of the souvenir that I got from the Majapahit Travel Fair exhibition. Enjoy.. :)

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100th Anniversary of Titanic

This is maybe out of theme, but I really love everything about Titanic and all mysteries around it. Titanic sank at her maiden voyage with great loss, many of her passengers drown with her. The wreckage now lay on the ocean floor, but the memories of it everlasting in our mind. It was 15 April 1912 when Titanic sank, the biggest ship of her time with four funnels split and drown to the ocean floor of frigid Atlantic. We might think why Captain Smith increase her speed while he knew they were heading to the iceberg area. Is that something stupid or naive while he's a very experienced captain? And why the distress calls were answered by the furthest ship, while the closest one ignore these? And why only 16 lifeboats with 4 collapsible only on Titanic deck with stupid reason of aesthetic?

The Blue Hope, the real jewel of Louis of France.

We all know on James Cameron's movie Titanic, Carl gave Rose a rare and expensive blue diamond that was called, Le coeur de la mer, or Heart of the Ocean. Is this Blue Hope look like the diamond's mentioned on movie? Yes indeed. This one actually Louis XIV's necklace, and this blue diamond was stolen during the French Revolution, then found and cut into two pieces. The most popular was this cut, the Blue Hope. But this diamond wasn't thrown to the sea by Rose. Some people believe that this diamond was cursed, because many of the owners of this have misfortune end of life.

 

 

I think that's a little bit story that I know from Titanic. For me it's always fascinating to talk about these. I wrote this to commemorate the 100th of Titanic maiden voyage. It's amazing that it's been century ago Titanic sank. They said Titanic is unsinkable, in my mind.. her memories are the unsinkable ones..

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Call For Vote - Matthew Hartwig

I hope you still remember one of my model friend Matthew Hartwig since the last time I made interview with him. He send us personal message, calling us to make vote for him. Here goes his message through his FB account.

"Hello, Family,Friends, Fellows Models and Dreamers. 

I was presented with this amazing opportunity,to be involved with a competition where if I am able to win, I would work with the amazing photographer JIM JORDAN! Here is a little information about him. 

BORN IN SUNNY, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, JIM WAS INSPIRED TO CREATE FROM A VERY YOUNG AGE. HE TRAVELED ABROAD AS A HAIR/MAKEUP ARTIST, WORKING WITH FAMOUS ACTORS AND ACTRESSES FOR THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS FASHION MAGAZINES AND PHOTOGRAPHERS. JIM PICKED UP THE CAMERA AND CREATED A STYLE OF HIS OWN, WHICH REFLECTS THROUGH HIS TALENT. HE NOW TRAVELS THE WORLD SHOOTING PICTURES FOR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS, FASHION EDITORIALS AND CELEBRITIES. HIS WORK CAN BE SEEN IN SUCH MAGAZINES AS INTERVIEW, ELLE, MARIE CLAIRE, J. CREW AND VOGUE.

http://www.jimjordanphotography.com/

here is a little more information as well 

http://trigg.la/2012/01/the-experts-ep-14-shooting-the-stars/

So with out a question it would totally change my life if I where able to win.
But there is a catch.. I need your VOTE "LIKE" 
There are three ways you can help
1. Follow the link, listed below and "like" Photo. (approx5sec)
2. Follow the link,"like" the Photo, and then share on your wall.(approx15sec)
3. Follow the link,"like" the Photo,share on your wall, and then invite your friends to this Event. (approx1min-depending on how many friends)
Here is the link to my photo for the competition.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=307309895991940&set=a.307304692659127.71102.179692955420302&type=3&theater

Here is the Link to my Facebook Fan page if you haven't "Liked" it yet 

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Matthew-Hartwig/140317352671615

"Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world" Harriet Tubman
Thanks again for your support in following my dreams ! 

Matthew"

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I really hope you can answer his call for vote.. I just did? What about you?

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For Sale - Freakashionist Bags

I launch my first step of bags business, and now I want to share you some of my products. These bags made of leather with high quality hand made that will satisfy you.  Just check out these goodies.. 

Bag
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Interview With Frans Hagson

 

I have a very good time to start another interview session with my model friend. It’s time for Frans Hagson, my fellow Swedish model to share his experiences in the world of modeling. Check out our conversation.

 

How did you start your modeling career?

I was walking on a popular street in Stockholm when a guy from the swedish agency Marion Vain scouted me. But I lost his card and contacted Mikas instead.