Currently, I'm working as a web content editor for http://astro-oasis.com/en/. What must I do? And, what makes me love this job?

Here are the answers:

1. I have to update the website at least four to five times a week.
2. I write articles on various Astro Oasis programs.
3. I have the chance to watch various excellent documentaries--because I have to write about them.
4. I prepare live chat events with various Indonesian prominent people.
5. I also have to do some reporting jobs should there be any interesting external or internal events.
6. I have to submit program schedules once a month--and that takes me about 2 whole days to complete.
7. I also have to submit daily praying time.
   
8. I prepare monthly report on visitors and hits.
9. I manage the whole content.
10. I have to connect with the website provider--which is quite challenging!
11. I love this job because it suits my passion (writing and web content editing)
12. It relates to my belief, so I tend to become more religious.
13. It broadens my knowledge.

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I'm supposed to be at home by now. Oh no, actually there is a junior high reunion somewhere in the middle of the city. But, I prefer to stay @ the office so that I can pass next Monday in peace.

And, I was right. Exercising with the article and the look of the page on the website I'm currently working on took lots of time--which I did enjoy so much (Imagine, getting paid for doing what you like...that's heaven or what?!).

I'm working for Astro Oasis, a family TV channel with Islamic content, available 24 hours, 7 days a week, all year long. This channel is a part of TV channels available on pay TV service Astro Indonesia. And, I've been having great times!

Now, I really gotta go home. It's 7.05 PM already. Ok, for those workaholics, it's still too early to leave the office. But, I'm not one of those. I might love my job, but I miss my daughter already...

So, c ya! And, have a great weekend!

*I do MISS blogging!*

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Oh my...it's been so long since my last post. I've been so busy with work that I have no time to really blog, share stories, pictures, and interesting events in my life--yeah, like you need them that badly.

But, I really do miss it. Not only posting but also visiting your blogs, commenting here and there, watching your kids grow. Yeah, DO miss it.

My life? How do I picture it now?

It's good. It's sometimes even so great that I thank Allah every single second. And, BTW, I feel like I'm more religious now. It's good. I think it could be because of my job--I work for a family tv channel with Islamic content--or it could be the monthly gathering in a Mosque near my house. Or, both.

My daughter is 4 now. She has graduated from the playgroup. She will be going to kindergarten next month. We have chosen Al-Hidayah, an Islamic school. We would like her to understand Islam well. Besides, it's nearby and it's not expensive.

My husband shaved his mustache last week and I almost didn't recognize him. I screamed, "You're not the one I fell in love with!"

Now, at least, I know why I fell in love with--no, no, I haven't been asking myself about it all these years (I've known him for almost 7 years now).

I think that's it for now. I hope I'll have the chance to visit your blogs, my dear fellow bloggers.

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I'm back! And, I'd like to share my experiences on going back to work...

1. I drink more water, not tea, not coffee, because everyday, on my desk, there is a huge glass of water, well served.
2. I know that actually mu hubby does worry about me. He calls everyday to check out when I'll be back at home. The working hours end at 06.30 PM and it's ark already at 06.00, with the traffic jam, I'd reach home only at 07.00 (or 5-10 to 7), it varies.
3. My babyhana misses me so much. Once, she walked on her sleep, calling my name...I feel like crying when hubby told me this.
4. I can bring lunch to office. Thank God! That way, I don't have to spend 10% of my salary only for lunch and spend it on other more important things--like going out with my daughter.
5. Once, I wore a baby-doll kinda blouse and a nice lady on the bus offered me her seat because she thought I was pregnant. Oh, Ma'am, I'm chubby, that's all, not pregnant. But, thanks anyway for your kindness. And, of course, I didn't take the seat.
6. On the second day, I joined my colleagues to visit another colleagues who has just given birth to a lovely baby. Oh...every time I see babies, I feel like having one...
7. On the second day, I got totally wet. It was heavily raining and I had to go home anyway.
8. I eat more for dinner. Normally, I don't. But, since I worked, I ate A LOT! Yeah, forget the diet!
9. The people in the office are nice. I love nice people!
10. Yesterday, there was a party at the office. It was cool! We even got goody bags. I gave it to my daughter and she was so happy about it.
11. I put my daughter's pic on the desktop. And, that makes me miss her even more!
12. I haven't got a phone line. Well, my job doesn't require me to make lots of phone calls, so, be it.
13. I pray everyday that things will be just fine. Would you pray for me too? :D Thanks!
    

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Things might change a little in the next future. I might go back to work, 9 to 5 (in my country, Indonesia, it's 8 to 5 or 8.30 to 5.30...we tend to wake up earlier so the companies want us to come earlier than those living in the west). It's not for sure yet. I haven't signed any papers but the boss said, "Welcome aboard," already. We'll see.

The job might be kinda demanding, so, I don't think I'll have a chance to blog at the office. But, there is no way I'm gonna cut this hobby off. I definitely will still be writing blogging at home.

Writing/blogging is a great therapy, I have to admit. I feel much better after posting. I feel happier, more contented.

I know, these days I don't blog as often as before. Actually, because things run so fast in my life. First this and then that...than go back to this and next thing I know this turns out to be that again. Life has been like riding a roller coaster. So, getting time to blog here is hard.

But, know what, I managed to watch a TV series, Traveler. One of the TV stations in my country has just aired it and many people seemed to love it. But, the end was only like that? So disappointing. Why wouldn't ABC bring it back?

Well, at least, I could find an explanation HERE.

Now, I only have American and Indonesian Idol to watch!

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Yup, it was indeed serious...

This afternoon, I went to my friend's house--the friend who gave me the fashion writing job. Frankly speaking, I was kinda freaked out. As I said, she is a perfectionist. I was afraid that my writing didn't meet her standard.

But, she said, she loved it. And, alhamdulillah, there will be more projects ahead.

Yet, it's not about the projects that excited me most. It's about how the meeting was held!

She told me the good news and the plans ahead in her bedroom, in her bed, surrounded by her two pretty funny daughters who kept trying to get her attention---which was fun! We sat and lay in her bed--chitchatted in between serious conversations and some diagrams she made. It was merrier after her high school friend--I'm her elementary school pal who became her best friend--who also works for her came over and joined us.

It was the coolest meeting I've ever had. And even better, this friend of hers brought one package of onion crispy chips along with the yummy spicy sauce. For me, it was more like a party than a meeting!

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Remember that I am working on this Fashion website--and soon the company profile?

As promised by my dear friend who trusted me on this job, it turned out to be exciting.

I've been doing some research both on the fashion itself and the style of fashion writing.

The first draft that I sent to her was too poetic. She laughed--not mockingly, but more like joyfully for she knows that I'm more into fiction than non-fiction.

So, I rephrased the draft. No...actually I made a new draft and left the poetic one behind.

The reaction when she read second draft was, "Ok, so far so good!"

Oh...I was extremely relieved! And, that was some kind of a trigger for me because after that I kept on writing and learning how to create phrases which are more 'fashionable.'

I got more interested in the subject, especially after she took me to the gallery. OMG! Seeing those materials, the beautiful hand-painted batik, and lovely designs, I felt like swimming in the world of beauty.

So, I decided to work harder on this project. From the gallery, on the way to another place I gotta visit, I stopped by a second-handed magazine stand and bought three fashion magazines. The research I did on the net was not sufficient and these magazines--I thought--would help a lot. And, they did.

The research part is my favorite. Because, from zero knowledge--ok, I exaggerated a little, I know a bit of materials from my late GrandMa because she was so aware of delicate fabrics and once made me buy silk that I turned into a lovely chemise--, now I have added two levels of it. I'm no expert in the subject--and don't think I'll ever be--, but it is enough--although I'd better keep on learning--to help me write the web content.

That is what I love about writing. It makes you learn something. It doesn't matter whether it is fiction or non-fiction, you need to do some researches before finally putting the words together.

Well, it's like living a dream, writing for a living. And, oh, how I'm excited!

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Fireworks everywhere. I'm at home with my hubby and daughter. They are all asleep now.

In case you ask...

No, we're not celebrating. No party, nothing. I even am awake to get some work done.

Let others celebrate the way they like to. I prefer to be at home, contemplate, be thankful for everything God granted me the whole year at 2007. And, of course, pray that 2008 would be a better year, filled with happy days.

2008 is a new beginning for I decide to be a freelancer. A WAHM. I did start it at the end of 2007. But, the final decision was made today: I won't look for any full-time job anymore since the year of 2008.

But, I don't say that there is no chance, even just a 'lil bit, that I might be a full-time worker. Even if I will have to, that's God's will. Something that I can't say no to, I can't avoid.

So, yes, I am deeply willing to be a real freelancer starting today (January 1st, 2008) but let God give me the best.

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I went to visit a friend of mine today. And, I had such a great time. We talked and talked and talked. With her, I can talk about anything.

Yeah, we did talk a lot.

She needed to be listened to, so did I. So, we talked and listened.

And, we discussed things, we analyzed them. We didn't do gossips. They are just useless. Well, we did talk about some friends but it was more like analyzing their situations so that we could learn from there. Oh yeah, we're some analyzers, for sure! ;D

But, there was something more. Today, I was officially hired by her. She needs somebody to help her do some copy writing for her business (website and company profile).

Frankly speaking, I was not sure about taking the job. First, because she is a friend and I am kinda afraid of doing business with friends for there is a chance of ruining the relationship. Second, because I haven't really done it before. I did some copy writing for some websites but I haven't had any experience with a company profile.

But then, she said she would help me. So, I told her that if she likes my work, she could take it but if she doesn't, that is ok with me. So, it was a deal.

However, to be honest, I am EXCITED! So, please...wish me luck!

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Back then when I was still working as a secretary, I had nothing to worry about. I had quite a big salary, I got some bonuses, and I got good benefits. One of them is the insurance, especially health insurance.

Not that I had any specific health problems. I just felt safe.

Therefore, I was focused at nothing but my tasks. I kinda did a great job--boss told me so--although frankly speaking I didn't like being a secretary--because I'm more to writing and art.

And, from what I saw, the feeling I had was exactly the same as that of my colleagues. They performed well. And, the company grew from small to big.

I had this friend working for a company with no Employee Benefit Package at all. And, guess what? He left it. Also the other employees. It then shrank from big to very small.

So, what's the waiting for? If you are an employer, start the coming year of 2008 with enthusiasm by creating Corporate Insurance Plans for the Employers. You don't want them to leave you, do you?

There are no better assets than some loyal and qualified employees!

Or...you wish to have your own personal insurance? Why don't you check out the Online Insurance Policy to learn more?

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As mentioned before, hubby and I decided to return the laptop I bought 'coz it kinda caused much trouble. So, we're back into this one and only computer of my hubby's.

His business needs internet connection, mine, too. And, mybabyhana sometimes thinks she needs it as well to check out (read: play in) some sites provising online games such as Barneys, PBS Kids, Barbie, etc.

So, can you imagine how tired the computer would be with me and him, plus mybabyhana, three internet addicts?

Well, we're just trying to make a living (and mybabyhana is just trying to have fun). I believe the compie (its nickname) would understand anyway.

So, compie, we all love you, please take care and stay out of viruses and be healthy!

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