journal: Recent Episodes
Dewi Wahyu
Some people want it all, But I don't want nothing at all, If it ain't you, baby, If I ain't got you, baby, Some people want diamond rings, Some just want everything, But everything means nothing, If I ain't got you, baby.
This is the chorus from the song titled "If I Ain't Got You" by Alicia Keys. This song tells about someone who doesn't want a life full of wealth. She only longs for the true meaning of happiness. She did not think that fulfillment of material possessions and wealth would guarantee happiness. Although people say that happiness is obtained from the abundance of wealth, from fame, from power, or just having fun. She considers all that meaningless if there is no figure she wants and wants to accompany her life to lean on and share stories. That life will be more meaningful if accompanied by someone we love and care about.
Then the song titled “Lucky” by Jason Mraz featuring Colbie Calliat.
Lucky I'm in love with my best friend, Lucky to have been where I have been, Lucky to be coming home again.
This song tells about the love story of two people who feel lucky because their true love turns out to be near them, namely their own best friend. But their relationship must also be tested by being separated by a distance, even so they still strengthen each other until the day they meet.
The story that I’ve read is “ The Ants and The Grashopper” and the cartoon that I watched tittled “ The Boss Baby". The Ants and The Grashopper story begin, was summer, hot and sunny, and, instead of working and preparing for winter, a Grasshopper preferred to dance, sing and play his violin at his leisure, not minding that these wonderful days will soon be over. When he saw an ant working hard to preparing for hard winter, he invited him to share his fun. The Ants refuse the grasshopper's invitation, because he has to work hard for the winter, so during the winter he has shelter and food. The Grasshopper laughs him because he thinks the Ants are too worried, there is still plenty of time to face winter. So there is still plenty of time for fun. Ant was wise and wouldn’t pay attention to the Grasshopper’s words and continued to work hard and store food for the winter that was to come. The winter came sooner than expected, and the Grasshopper found himself without home and without food. He went to the Ant’s house and begged him for food and shelter. But the ant apologized for not being able to help the grasshopper. Ants only have room and food for the ants and their families. He regretted that ignored the Ant’s word. So this winter he was cold and hungry. The Boss Baby movie begins with Tim Templeton, a 7-year-old boy who feels his life is perfect. As an only child, Tim is very loved by his parents. Unfortunately Tim's happiness did not last long because of the arrival of a new member, a very adorable baby boy named Theodore aka Boss Baby. Disasters begin, Tim, who is used being pampered by his parents, is forced to share his love with Boss Baby. The presence of Boss Baby also changes Tim's days. One night Tim discovers the fact that Boss Baby is no ordinary baby. In addition to talking like an adult, Boss Baby turns out to be a secret agent from a baby company called Baby Corp. Baby Corp has a special mission to keep babies alive because of the threat of Puppy Co, a puppy company. Puppy Co has a special mission to make people love puppies more than babies. Tim and Baby Boss finally work together to thwart Puppy Co's mission.
Dewi : Hi Imam, what are you doing? Imam: Hi Dewi, I'm taking shelter from the rain. Are you taking shelter too? Dewi : Yes, I'm also taking shelter. But, why did you take shelter? Didn't you bring an umbrella? Imam : That's not my umbrella, it's Dita's umbrella and I'm not someone who dares to break through the rain. Dewi : Oh I see. by the way, did you know that there were a lot of people on the side of the road near the gas station? Imam: Yes I know. Dewi : Do you know what causes it? Imam : Oh, that's because a car accidentally slipped and hit a motorcycle, causing a tumult. Dewi : Ouh so that's the cause. Imam: When will this rain stop? Make me feel lethargic. Dewi : I don't even know. Isn't this the first rain in this season after the dry season before. Imam : Yes and earlier when it first rained it was accompanied by petrichor. Dewi : What is petrichor? Imam : Petrichor is a smell produced when rain falls on dry ground. Dewi : Wow that looks interesting. Look the rain starting to subside. Imam : Yes, and soon we can go home. Dewi: Yes, it is right. Imam : Now the rain has completely stopped. Let's go home now before it rains again. Dewi: Okay. Bye Imam. Imam : Bye Dewi.
The first song I'm going to sing is "I Like Me Better" by Lauv.
"I like me better when I'm with you I like me better when I'm with you I knew from the first time I'd stay for a long time 'Cause I like me better when— I like me better when I'm with you"
This song tells about the feelings of people who are in love. This song is illustrates that a feeling of affection is true, real and very simple without any reason being hindered by existing social status or standards. When you are in a relationship, you have to be grateful for having each other.
The next song is entitled "Team" by Lorde.
We live in cities you'll never see on-screen Not very pretty, but we sure know how to run things Livin' in ruins of a palace within my dreams And you know we're on each other's team
This song tells the story of the world of teenagers who are in a period of searching for their identity about their love and life choices. Adolescence is indeed a period that is a little unstable, coupled with the media rush that tries to give a perfect appearance, even though the perfection that exists in the media today is much different from what happens in reality. An overestimated dream bid from the media that tries to show everything has to look perfect. This image of perfection causes jealousy and quarrels in friendly relations. This song emphasizes that without the perfection that is always glorified by the media, we can still be happy.
Dewi : Hi, Putri. What are you doing? Putri : I am doing my assignment . Dewi : Are you having trouble doing it? I can help you if you need it. Putri : No, thank you . I can do it myself. Dewi : By the way, what assignment are you doing? Putri : I am making a resume from the talkshow that I attended yesterday. Dewi : What is discussed in the talkshow? Putri : The talkshow discussed how to management time. It was bodacious talkshow. After I joined the talkshow , I got an epiphany about how to management time. Dewi : It's sounds great. I hope one day I can joined the talkshow. Putri : Yes, you can. I will tell you if the talkshow held again. Dewi : Thank you, Putri. Putri : You’re welcome. By the way, why you look so bushed and messy? Dewi : I went for jogging and it turned out the wind was so strong it caused my hijab messy. And it's also cold outside so I am tired. Putri : You have to warm up soon. I will make you a hot tea. Dewi : Thank you, Putri. I am going to go warm up in my room. Putri : You’re welcome. Go to your room and wait for the tea. Dewi : Okay.
The story that I read is “Jack and the beanstalk” and the carton that I watched is titled “ Moana”. Jack and the Beanstalk tells the story of a boy named Jack who lives with his mother. One day Jack's mother told him to sell their cows in the market. On his way to market, he met a guy who wanted to buy his cow, but the guy paid with five magic beans. He was scolded by his mother for the incident and she threw the beans out the window. The next day Jack was surprised, the beanstalk soared into the sky. He climbed and found the kingdom above the sky. There is a palace inhabited by a giant and his wife. The giant's wife is very kind, she feeds Jack when Jack hunger, but the giant wants to eat humans like Jack. Therefore, Jack hides when meets the giant. The giant has a magic hen that can lay golden eggs, also has a magic harp that plays beautiful songs. Jack stole the magic hen and brought it. A few days later Jack returns to the palace and steal the magic harp. But the harp screamed. The giant got up and chased Jack. Jack ran down the beans and got to the house. The giant followed him down. Jack rushed to take the ax and cut down the beanstalk. The giant fell and died. Jack and his mother are live happily ever after.
The cartoon of Moana tells the story of the adventures of a young girl named Moana, who since birth has only been confined to Motonui Island. Her father strongly rebuked Moana to approach the sea and said, many bad things happened behind the reef. Moana kept wondering. Until Moana's grandmother, Tala, revealed Moana's true calling. Before she died, she ordered Moana to return the sacred stone, heart of Te Fiti and look for the hero, Maui to help her return it to Lalotai. Moana decided to leave Motonui Island, by boarding a ship left by her ancestors. She began looking for Maui to complete his mission. Maui and Moana encounter many obstacles. Maui's decision to leave Moana for fear of losing her magic sickle. Moana wanted to continue her own journey before Maui finally decided to return. Plus the spirit of Tala who incarnated as a stingray, guiding Moana and Maui to Lalotai
"Now, the day bleeds into nightfall And you're not here to get me through it all I let my guard down and then you pulled the rug I was getting kinda used to being someone you loved"
This the chorus of the song titled "Someone You Loved" by Lewis Capaldi. When listening to this song, I realized that how much effort we put into defending the person we love is not a guarantee that the person will stay by our side. Therefore we must learn to let them go.
The next song is titled “Lovely” by Billie Eilish featuring Khalid.
"Isn't it lovely, all alone? Heart made of glass, my mind of stone Tear me to pieces, skin to bone Hello, welcome home"
After listening to this song I learned that I have to accept myself as I am. I have to accept what my strengths and weaknesses are.
Dewi: Hi putri how are you? Putri : Not very well. Dewi : why? Putri : I failed my English exam. I got a bad score. Dewi : How can you fail? I know you are smart. Putri : Because the reading comprehension passage were just too tough for me, and it completely derailed my time management. And i left questions worth ten marks unattemtped. Dewi : sorry to hear that. But never give up. I hope next year you can deal it. Putri : thank you Dewi
The news I watched titled "Pakistan Earthuake Kills 20" and "California Oil Spill Sparks Concern for Us Wildlife". The both of news I watched on BBC News YouTube Channel. The news entitled "Pakistan Earthuake Kills 20" reported about the Pakistan earthquake that occurred on October 7, 2021 at around 04.00 am local time. This earthquake kills at least 20 people in the worst hit district in Balochistan. The emergency team in Pakistan rushed to save the people who were trapped under the rubble after the earthquake flattened dozens of houses. It is known at least 35 people got seriously injured and 200 people got minor injuries. While the news entitled and "California Oil Spill Sparks Concern for Us Wildlife" reported about the oil slick that was washing ashore in Southern California beaches and caused wildlife such as fish and birds, dead and wash up on the sand. Nearly half a million liters of oil have leaked from a pipe connected to an offshore oil platform. At present the local authority is in order to investigate the cause of the leak and whether the company responsible will face criminal charges.
The story I'm going to read is called "Thumbelina." A long time ago and far, far away an old woman was sitting in her rocking chair thinking how happy she would be if she had a child. Then, she heard a knock at the door and opened it. A lady was standing there and she said, "If you let me in, I will grant you a wish." The old woman let the lady in firstly because she felt pity, secondly because she knew what she'd wish for...a child. After she washed the lady up and fed her, she saw that she was really beautiful.
The lady slept soundly all night long and then right before she left, she said, "Now, about your wish. What do you want?"
The lady thought about most people's wishes to be richest in the world, most powerful person, the smartest, and the prettiest. But the old woman wished for something the lady could not believe. She said, "I would like a child."
"What did you say?" she asked because she was astonished at what the old woman asked for. The old woman repeated what she said. "I would like a child."
The lady then placed a tiny seed in the old woman's hand and gave her instructions. " Plant this seed, water it carefully, watch over it, and give it your love. If you do all those things, then you will have a child."
So the old woman did all of those things the lady had told her to. In a week, there was a beautiful yellow flower in place of the seed. The next day, the flower bloomed. Inside the flower was a beautiful little girl who was the size of the woman's thumb so she a called her Thumbellina. She made her a little dress out of golden threads. Thumbellina slept in a walnut shell and brought the old woman joy and happiness.
But, one day when Thumbellina went down for her nap, a frog hopped through the open window and said, "You will be a perfect bride for my son," and she took Thumbellina to a lily pad and hopped off to find her son.
Thumbellina cried and some little guppies heard her and chewed the roots off the lily pad to help her escape. Thumbellina's lily pad floated away. A few hours later, she finally stopped floating. During the summer, she ate berries and drank the dew off the leaves. But then winter came and she needed shelter. A kindly mouse let her stay with it, but it said, "You'll have to marry my friend, Mole, because I cannot keep you for another winter."
The next day she went to see Mole. In one of tunnels, she found a sick bird and said, "Poor thing, I will bury it." Then she found out that it was still alive and she cared for it until was ready to fly. It flew off. That fall she nearly had to marry Mole. But then she heard a familiar tweet and an idea popped up in the bird's head.
"You can come down to the warm country," said the bird, so Thumbellina hopped on the bird's back and flew to the warm country. The people there who were like her renamed her Erin. She married a prince and she lived happily ever after.
The cartoon movie that I watch is called “ Raya and The Last Dragon." This movie tells the story of a girl named Raya, who wants to destroy Druun. So her country, Kumandra can come back to life. In order to fight the Druun, she had to reunite Sisu’s broken magic gem . She traveled all over over the land of Kumandra to search of the gem shard.
"So this is me swallowing my pride. Standing in front of you, saying, "I'm sorry for that night," And I go back to December all the time. It turns out freedom ain't nothing but missing you. Wishing I'd realized what I had when you were mine. I'd go back to December, turn around and make it all right. I go back to December all the time".It is the chorus of the song titled "Back To December" by Taylor Swift. When listening this song I feel nostalgic because this song is a song that I often heard when I was a new student in the middle school but at that time I didn't know the meaning of the lyrics of the song. I listen it every day without stopping. By listening this song again, unforgettable memories of middle school flashed back in my mind. The next song is titled “Good Life” by G-Eazy featuring Kehlani. “Raise a cup up for all my day ones. Two middle fingers for the haters. Life's only getting greater. Straight up from nothing we go. Higher than the highest skyscraper. No little league, we major. The proof is in the paper. We put the good in the good in the good life. We pu the good in the good in the good life. We put the bad in the past now e alright. Ayy ayy ayy ayy." After I heard this song I became motivated to keep working hard and believe my dream it will come true. Besides that, this song gives me advice to keep working and never listen what haters say.
From BBC News with titled “Justin Trudeau hit by stones on campaign trail.”that Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada has been hit by gravel thrown by protesters during a campaign stop. He was not injured by the incident . According to a reporter with Canada's CTV National News, two people travelling on a media bus were also hit by the gravel, although they were not injured. Justin Trudeau called a snap election in mid-August, in the hope of gaining a majority government for his left-of-centre Liberal party. But his campaign has been disrupted by demonstrations against Covid-19 vaccine mandates and other restrictions. Just over a week ago, the prime minister was forced to cancel an election rally after a crowd of angry protesters ambushed the event.Erin O'Toole, the leader of the opposition Conservative Party, described the incident as "disgusting". He tweeted that “Political violence is never justified and our media must be free from intimidation, harassment, and violence," . Justin Trudeau's plans for vaccine mandates have become a key issue ahead of the 20 September election.Last month, the canadian government announced that all civil servants - including workers in federally regulated sectors, like rail - must be vaccinated by the end of October or risk losing their jobs.Commercial air, cruise and interprovincial train passengers must also be vaccinated to travel.Canada has one of the highest Covid vaccination rates in the world.