My Clothes

I’ve got some trousers and shirts,  including long-sleeved shirts and short-sleeved shirt and also batik shirts for work. Boring, I know.

I also have got lots of company uniform shirts. Those are my collections and I often wear it. 

I often cut a long-sleeved uniform shirt become a short-sleeved one.

I also have got some suits and ties, but I hardly ever wear it. It’s just for my preparation if some day I have to attend a ceremonial event.

In my free time, I usually wear a pair of trousers and a T-shirt or a casual shirt.

When I’m at home, I usually wear pair of short pants and a T-shirt.    

It’s cold at the moment and I haven’t got any waistcoats. I want to buy it

I’ve got some jacket  so I don’t need  a new one.

My friend, Sarah, loves clothes.

She’s got some clothes that she never wears.

But when we go out, she always says she hasn’t got any clothes.

She always spend her time to go window shopping for clothes.

My Activities

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I don't watch a lot of DVDs and videos.
I don't do a lot of sport.
I don't watch a lot of sport on TV.
I don't go dancing at the weekend.
I don't walk to work everyday.
I don't go running and jogging.
I don't go swimming.
I don't get up early at the weekend.
I don't go out with friends a lot.

I read kompasiana blog website a lot.

Travel Agent

Nowdays, you don't have to go to travel agency to book flights, but you can do it via the Internet.
People like to chat to friends on the Internet. In fact, this is cheaper than talking on the phone.
Some bands allow their fans to download their music for free.
If you want to see the live performance of your favourite band, you can usually watch videos via internet.
One of the most common things people do on the Internet is send emails. This allows people to include documents as well.

Can Internet Midtest

He can't sing, so he always refuses our invitation to go karaoke.
I can't sing, so I always refuse their invitation to go karaoke.

She can drive, so she goes to campus by car.
I can't drive, so I don't go to campus by car. I ride motorbike.

He can swim very well. In fact, he is also good at diving and other water sports.
He can sing very well. In fact, he is also good at painting and other art skills.


She can't play the guitar even though her family is very musical.

She can't cook, so she prefers to eat out.
I can't cook, so I prefer to eat out.


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I'm going to

I'm going to walk to office.
I'm not going to wash my jeans.
I'm going to learn English words.
I'm not going to make a cake.
I'm not going to read comics.
I'm going to take photos.
I'm not going to answer the phones from sales office bank.
I'm going to listen to music during my journey to office.
I'm going to watch a DVD of Oscar win films.


I'm not going to collect the books from the library.
Are we going to miss our plane?
I'm not going to sleep in this dirty bed.
When are you going to book the table in the restaurant.
I'm not going to stay here any longer.
Is he going to steal the toothbrush?
I'm not going to paint my wall room in black and white stripes.
I'm not going to work this Sunday. It's holiday.
I'm not going to throw the ball.

I like

I love travelling.
I don't like football.
I quite like animals.
I hate rock music.
I like traditional food.
I don't like cooking.
I really like tahu.

I live in Depok

I live in Depok, a city in West Java.
It's a very peaceful place.
I live in Kukusan region, near a campus.
There are some dormitories and rent houses.
There are also a lot of food courts, some sport facilities, internet cafes, and laundry services.
There is an old and big university called Indonesian University.
Everyday I pass through this university to and from station.
There are trains to Jakarta every 15 minutes.
I think Depok, especially Kukusan, is a great place to live.
I'm very satisfied living here.

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I live in Jogja

I live in Yogyakarta, a small city in central Java.
It's a traditional and exotic place.
People usually call Jogja.
There are a lot of old buildings in the centre, including Kraton and Beteng Vredebourg.
There a also a lot of temples, including the highest temple called Prambanan.
As a tourism destination, there are also a lot of hotels and guest houses.
Jogja is also known as student city. 
There are a lot of schools and universities, including a legendary university called Gadjah Mada University.
There is an international airport called Adisucipto Airport.
I think Jogja is a great place to live or just to visit.

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New Year

I was in Perth on New Year's Eve 2013.
I was only 44 at the time.
I was there with my sister and her family.
We were near Burswood Lake all evening, and at midnight there were some amazing fireworks.
Then, there was a big party in the city all night.
It was a fantastic new year. 

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My clothes

I always wear short sleeved shirt and trouser at work.
At certain moment, like ceremony, I usually wear suits and a tie, but it's rarely.
On Friday I usually wear batik shirt.

When I'm at home, I usually wear short pants and t-shirt or short sleeved shirt. 
I usually wear jacket when it's cold at home or sweater when I'm on journey.
For going to work, I always wear brown leather shoes.
I change my shoes soon as I arrive at my office with the formal one.
The shoes' colour is usually black.

My fovourite colour are blue and brown.
I never wear red clothes. 
I don't think they look good on me.

I have various kind of work uniforms, range from old until newest edition.

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My Past

I wasn't at home on Saturday morning. I was at English course at UI.

My late grandparents were from Bantul.

I'm sorry, I wasn't at your party.
I was in other city.
I was on business travelling.

I was at work four hours ago.
I was in Jogja 2 weeks ago and 2 months ago.
I was at a big wedding party in January this year. There were two couples at the wedding.
I was at university in 1990.

Where were you born?
I was born in Jogja.
Were you in this country last year?
Sure. I was in this country last year. This is my country. I live here.

Where your father and mother were born?
My parents both were born in Jogja.

Were you in this class 2 months ago?
Yes, I was. I was in this class 2 months ago.

When was your first English class?
My first English class was at grade 1 at junior high school in 1981.

Where were you on your last birthday?
I was in Jogja on my last birthday.

What did you do yesterday afternoon?
I went to Mitra 10 yesterday afternoon, bought a can of Avitex paint.

Who was your first English teacher?
Ms Janti was my first English teacher.

Where was your mother born ?
My mother was born in Jogja

When did you last go to the cinema?
I last went to the cinema about 10 years ago, in Kalibata Mall.

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English Course

I study English at LBI FIB Indonesian University.
My colleague is also a student there.
I never speak English both at work and at home.
I also study English online.

I'm at an English course in Depok.
We have classes for 2 hours every Saturday morning.
I'm going to leave class next month, and I'm going to start new class in May.
Next month I'm going to do an exam.
Next week we are going to have lunch with all participants.

Online website

Excuse me. Can I ask you some questions about the Internet?
Yes, of course.

Thanks very much.
OK. Do you use the Internet everyday?
Yes, I do. I use it at work and at home.

What do you usually do online?
Well, my sister doesn't live in Indonesia.
So, I chat to her on the Internet.
It's very cheap.
I also send a lot of emails of course.

Do you buy and sell things online?
Yes, I buy bags online, but I don't sell things.
My brother in law often sells things.
I book flights and holidays online, very often.
What about television and radio?
Do I watch tv online? No, I don't.
I know it's possible but I never do.
My brother in law works at home.
So, he also listens to the radio on his computer.

And my last question, music. Do you download music from the Internet?
Well, I have an iPod but I don't use it very often. So, no.
But my son downloads lots of music for his iPod.

OK. Thanks very much. That's great.
So, what is a listful.


Excuse me.
Yes. 

Can I ask you some questions about the Internet?
Yes, sure.

Thanks very much. Do you send and receive emails?
Yes, of course. I get a hundred emails a day at work.

Right. Do you buy concert or theatre tickets on line.
No, I don't. I almost never watch theatre or concert. It's expensive for me.

Ok. Do you watch videos or TV programmes on the Internet?
No, I don't. But, occasionally/once in a while I watch You Tube, despite this isn't my favourite website. 

*What's your favourite website ?
I like blog very much, especially Kompasiana. I read it all the time.
I also like yahoogroups, especially backpacker tourism group.

Ok, thanks. And what about the radio?
Do you listen to the radio online?
No, I don't.
I know it's possible but I never do.

 Do you chat to friends of family online?
Yes, sometimes. My sister lives in Aussie and we chat online every week.

Ok. Do you buy and sell things online?
Yes, I do, but not often.
I once bought a bag online.
And do you book flights or holidays online?
Yes, I do. I often book flights online, especially when it's a sale or a promo from AirAsia.

Ok, the last question. Do you download music from the Internet?
Yes, I do. Sometimes I download music from the Internet.
I have an iPod, but I rarely listen to the music.

Ok, thanks very much, that's great.
No problem. Bye.

Go on holiday

I went on holiday to Perth last year (June 2014).
I flied to Perth from Bali with AirAsia first flight in the morning.
My sister and her family live there, so I didn't stay in a hotel.
I stay with my sister's family.
I went sightseeing in the afternoons, and I took a lot of photos.
My favourite places were Cottesloe beach, city centre, and the zoo.
Cottesloe beach was amazing with its white sands.
I was only in West Australia for 4 days, so I didn't visit any other places.
Next time, may be.

Kind of me

What kind of person am I ?
Well, people often say I am a loner because I have never married.
But I think I am fairly sociable.

Weekend

I like quiet weekend.
I sometimes take a rest for a whole day at weekends.
I usually work on domestic work, go to motor wash, and go to barber.
I enjoy going for a meal at warung gado-gado.
On Saturday evening, I go to church, but sometimes go there on Sunday.
I sometimes visit my friend or my neighbour.
I sometimes tidying the garden.
I sometimes clean up the yard.

I abosulutely like being at home at weekend.

Feel about Job

+ What do you feel about your job?

And I like the people I work with.
We sometimes go for a meal at a nice restaurant near the office or in the prestigious mall.
I like long holidays or additional leaves.
I really enjoy working with them.

+ What don't you like about your job ?
I do not like some people I work with.
I meet lots of uninteresting people.
There is not a lot of variety in my work.
I face unclear role.
I do not have enough authority to get data or information which is important to complete my task.
Sometimes I feel there is a little commitment and involvement of the authority.
Sometimes I find ineffective leadership.
Company implement penalty to employee who do not fulfill the working hours.


Real job :
I do not get company car as well as parking facilities.
I am not provided mobile phone by my company, but it gives me communication allowance by reimbursement of communication cost.
My company provide sport facilities,but I am not interested in sport.

My Working Hours

+ How many hours a week do you work ?

By law or regulatory, I work 40 hours a week.
I often leave the office on schedule (on time).
I never work overtime.

 
+ What hours do you work ?
I usually work around 45 hours a week, but sometimes it is a lot more.
It depends, when I am working on big project or under deadline pressure, I sometimes do not leave the office much before 7 in the evening.
 

Travel Business

How often do you travel for work ?
How often do you travel on business ?

My job is typically behind the desk.
I usually in the office.

I do not have to travel around quite a lot.
I do not travel on business a lot.
I almost never travel for work to visit branch office.
I almost never go on business trip.

I travel on business around two times a year for training purpose.

Office Lunch

Generally, I rarely have lunch on working day.
I try to reduce my daily meal, especially my carbohydrat consumtion.
It is a light effort to reduce my weight and my lipid.

When I need to have lunch, I usually go to company canteen on the basement. 
Most of the customers are office boys and drivers.

Once a while, I ask office boy to buy lunch box.
Occasionally I bring meal for lunch when my mom prepare it for me.

About twice a month, I go out for lunch with my colleagues.
Sometimes my colleagues invite me to have lunch on their birthday.

I never go home for lunch because my house is so far from the office. 

I go out for lunch when my superior treat me.
Usually we go to a famous or prestigious restaurant at grand mall to have lunch.

I sometimes get meal or lunch book when attend meeting, so I don't need to go out for lunch or order lunch.