The Davinci Code - about a Woman

The Davinci code novel itself has been a controversial since a view years back as the central topic is about "Jesus married Mary Magdalene and had children". Actually there is a secret story that still mystery until today that is written by Mark Gospel at Mark 9;1
"And he said to them, I tell you the truth, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power".

Back to film, I am a little curious how this novel can inspire its film director. This film has been box office in Singapore since the first day showing 19 May and until today it still fully booked every hour. I only get the first row today in the movie.

But here are some interesting things happen at the beginning:
1) The professor Robert Langdon "Tom Hank" park his car just in front of the pyramid in Paris. As far I know, the car park is far from this area. Or maybe it is possible only for this film.
2) The pope made a call from the airplane, which is a cellular phone and how he could get coverage over the air, this cellular phone does not use satellite communication, how he can receive call, unless the airplane fly lower.

I think, reading the novel is more inspiring than watching the film itself.

or you can try the Davinci Code Game.

Singapore Arts Festival (1) - 2006

Singapore Arts Festival 1-25 June 2006
Please visit this web for the detail One Season Many Faces...

The Singapore arts Festival is usually combined during the great sales period. This is the smart way while in the weekdays, people can go for shopping and then plan to see arts, music or entertainment during night time.

I have sometime today to review some of calendar, some recommendation for this season. If you like theatre then GEISHA is good to see.
Please see the review GEISHA (June 9 & 10)
Orchestra music something new in town is from Norway, Please see the review OSLO ORCHESTRA (June 21 & 22)

Picture was taken from Singapore Art Festival web site.

Singapore Great Sale (1) - 2006

Please visit this web for detail...... SINGAPORE GREAT SALE


Today the downtown Orchard is very crowed with shoppers, hmmm...Singapore Great sales haven't started yet, but every shop has put the discount banner every where. Among the shopper, ofcourse me, who is searching for some vitamins, healthy foods and don't be surprise that I have many shoes...

Electronics is among the sales, Harvey Norman, Court etc...

Singapore Great sales will start from 26 May - 23 July. Buying the things during this period is worthy as discount can be more than 50-60%. Indonesian is among the top shoppers in Singapore beside Chinese, Thai, Japanese. If I am not wrong, I heard last year Indonesian spent more than 1.5 billion Sing for shopping only and it doesn't include the medication expenses. So, just enjoy this period....

My May Day

I receive many calls recently ... Where I am ? Hiding ? Silent ?. Sure not. I went back to Jakarta a view weeks ago because my mother has been hospitalised for stroke medication, spend time with my nephew & niece then travel a bit.
Almost 24 hours everyday, I was in hospital during her critical condition. Thank you for all friends, relatives whoever gave her emotionally support during the hard period, sure It will take sometime for her as she has been paralised in right side. There is a bleeding in the left side of her brain, but according to the doctor, she doesn't need to have surgery. Day by day, she is getting better, hopefully she can smile again.

Farewell to Jennifer and Old Story in China

It was my first time travel to China-Shanghai. I was a bit nervous, the main reason is I travel alone and can not speak Chinese at all. I only carried a list of translation in my pocket at least, I will not be missing in action in Shanghai. Everything seems to be okay, arrived in the hotel and gave a call to china engineer who stayed in the same hotel.

I knew, next day in the lobby this engineer waited for me, she offered me for a breakfast together..hmmm sounds fantastic day I think, we met with many people in the office. Suddenly, I feel the warm people, warm conversation and good technical knowledge. Since then, the company trip to Beijing, Shanghai, Sichuan become a memorable time. She is Jennifer who is the engineer, the good wife and the mother of a daughter. I enjoy met her family, great family, intelligent daughter.

But today, I heard...She will be leaving to join the husband moved to Hongkong or may be to Canada.

I keep the memory of our adventure with Faye Yao:

- Trip to Shanghai and eat the seafood in front the Ritz Carlton Hotel

- Beijing Badminton between Indonesia (myself) and You & Diana (China)

- Swimming and Sauna with friends from office

- Climb the Great Wall with Faye Yao and your daughter

- Drive inside the Beijing zoo, with big bear standing in front of your car, made all of us afraid inside the car

- Trekking to SinHua Mountain in Beijing

- Find painting about China/Mongolian/Tibetan - woman in border

- Tiannanmen square

- Forbidden City

- Watch Opera in Sichuan, changing mask of Sichuan. We try to steal the trick on how he change the mask

- Shopping in the Silk street market in Beijing, I did a dead bargain until the chinese lady shake my hand for the deal...

- Dead Bargain at Hongshiao Market for the painting

Hmmm...Maybe long list....

Anyway, It's really a great pleasure to know you and I really hope you can continue a new journey with a best wishes from Me. My best regards, to your husband and your lovely daughter.