The Common Room

yesterday I sleepover at my grandpa house. my aunt picked me up at home after brandon basketball practice, then we went to winery like what i'had already rild before. at her house we cooked together for dinner. i made a sauce (sambel) that I used to make in Indonesiaa and rice. that was delicuous :) then I cleaned my cousin room cause it was look messy and awful ! and they just busy played with their X-box even until now. they are freak! haha after that i just enjoyed scary movie with anita. that was embrassing in the morning, i woke up cause i heard my own fart. that was so loud, and they were laughing at me :( they said i did that when i was sleeping also. huhu after that, anita took brandon to his dad. and i could go cause i wanna meet him, yeah ! their eyes look the same. after took him, we went to walmart cause hulliab want to buy some soap and shampoo, he such a lady isn't it? haha then we went to john brown and traon museum. i love it because people wjo work the

my aunt took me to the place where they made wine and alcohol drink. it's pretty cool because the building is an old cowboy style and lots of table outside. and they stayed in a country with many cattles, make it perfect !

i couldn't describe how was amazing my first christmas with my family here. in saturday night, we had christmas eve. had big dinner with johnson family and met many people. then sat in santa lap. got a lot of presents there. include endward bookmark! lol at night my grandpa took me to chatolic chruch. the father from India an he knows Java, island where I am from ;)))) that was awesome and I almost cry. it was funny when i stood up to drink and eat the blood and bread of jesus, and the young lady grab ny hand and aske me to sit by her cause she is not chatolic also in next morning, time that I wait since 2 months ago. open present ! I got a lot of presents from my parents, included this Ipod!!! I got a lot of monkey stuff and Ruben gave me $70 watch!!! that was great! in the afternoon, we had dinner with family from my mother side. I got more presents! my grandma gave monkey and pant blanket special she made fot me... that's sooo sweet ! next day, we had dinner with fam

Okay, christmas break finally came. but honestly, I love school a lot better that this. why? because at school I could meet with all of my friends and lovely teacher. with holiday? I don't think so. but, fortunately, My dad in a good mood that day. he decided to take us to a movie . YEAH ! again, I think about the money. LOL We went to a mall in Olathe. My dad walked to concession stand to buy ticket. but he didn't ask my money. "What's wrong with him today? He's so nice!" O O O... in fact, he only paid for 2 ticket. and didn't pay for me and ruben. What the hack??? instead, he asked me to walk to other side, and crept into the movie door. NO employer at gate. We're FREE!!! after finished watched Breaking down, we moved to next studio for Mission Impossible. Again, We're FREE!! hoahahaha! :) you're awesome dad thanks for teaching me -_-

again, it was a great day for me.. After basketball game in Labette, 2 hours from Osawatomie. We lost, and everyone went home with freaking sad face. so, I walked to Mr. Blanchat and asked his permission to sing Indonesian song to cheer their up. so, I sang! it made them happy, and we sang a long day until we arrived at school ! my little lili (dog) just gave birth 1 hour ago, she got 5 boys little puppies! how cute they are!!! I got a fancy monkey watch from my mom, my early christmas present for me! yeah!! with 4 colors on it!! Ashley just gave me her christmas present also, a fancy fragrance. it smells very good

Why America very strong? because they easily help each other yesterday I did work in Sonic (delivering food). did volunteering for salvation army organization for needy people last week I did christmas shopping with my FCCLA organization for foster kids and like 2 months ago, I went to take some groceries from a church organization for foster family

I am listening to a song, Nothing gonna change my love for you by George Benson I just wanna cry, it reminds me to my home family my real family "You wanna know how much I love you." My mother, a person who sacrifice EVERYTHING she has for me My brother, who always gives the best advice when I really need it My sister, a person who I always talk and share my mind, happy and sad My dad, who supports for my dream come true My mom, who always pick the best style for me, sweet heart my little brother, who always said "You're the best" They are the reason why I have to pursue my dream They are the reason I keep strong "I don't wanna live without you" They are the reason I life every time I pray, first of all, I pray for their health I pray for their life I pray for their dream like what they pray for my dream It feels different when I was there with now "Hold me now, touch me now" Being far, really, make me feel How I love them so much but ev

I just back home from basket ball game I was professional cam recorder .. haha that's my job now :))) went to the FCA's party played game, kick ball, dodge ball, etc got free dinner ! talked about soccer with Cassie was so much fun! she gave me soccer shoes, so I can play next spring. I hope I will still here. Amen! Yeah! tomorrow I am going to help in museum and volunteering for KAYs!!

It's kind of weird, I suppose to used to with thousand test and home work, I suppose don't have any problem with it. but today and tomorrow are my final test day. final test for everything. i just feel it soooo different, and I don't know why, but I feel it hard. haha maybe because I haven't study hard for a long time, and suddenly I have to make my final test. I was planning to study last night, with Mariah and Ruben. in fact, I was just talking to Ruben until 4 in the morning. moreover, we made a plan for skipping school today. we were excited to do that, until finally, we thought it was impossible. My town is very small and it is very difficult to find place for hiding. so, yeah, we slept at 4 and woke up for school :) I hope tomorrow will be better :))) basketball game!

I cooked for dinner again with my little sister! We are the best chef ever!

okay, it is really random. but it how I feel now. i just read my message from my mother, she said she always read my blog to see how's my life going here.. last time I posted something in facebook talked about I get sick that day, and I need some goat satay like what I did usually in Indonesia. but I couldn't find any here. it's not common to eat that's kind of meat. but now, I get better mom. Why? because I think about you :) but one that make me almost cry, I just opened my computer after school and saw the date from here. December 14. Yesterday was my mom birthday!!! because here is more late than Indonesia. I wanna cry that time, how can I missed it! but really, I jumped from my seat and did my plan. Wait mom, until I send you something from here :) I have a plan for you! I went to my grandma house and 2 dogs almost bite me on the way there. that was my first plan. can't wait until i done and send it to you. love you ever forever mom!

I just realize many things in my life since I have been here. moreover, I am not shy because of that. I AM A STYLISH PERSON, I don't want to wear any clothe that doesn't match yeah, that's totally different when I was in Indonesia :) I LOVE MONKEY SO BAD! I don't care whatever stuff is that if that's a monkey, I'll take it! my family know it, and already given me many stuff I AM A COINS COLLECTOR. i remember when I was collecting money in Indonesia and somebody stole it! it was freaking annoying. so, since I've been here. I start from zero again. I LOVE flower and colorful stuff whatever is that. if in Indonesia, i used to like dark color, not anymore! being in USA, really make me BE MY SELF, not because what they think about me, cause now, I don't care. but because this is ME!

that was such the best day in my life! really! can you imagine that! My dad woke me up at 5 am, "Azka, snow outside!" i jumped from my bed and rushed the door, "Hoaaaaaaaaaaa, SNOWWWWW!" i touched the ground and smeared the snow. it was AWESOME! Scream and my noisy woke up the whole house. "Ruben! Brian! Wake up! it's time to line" So, we walked to school at 7 even the gate open at 10.45. We want to get the first one to see Obama nearer. Line in under 0 degrees was killing me. really. I wore my winter coat for snow for the first time in my life. Thanks for Fauzia Firdanisa who gave me this coat. You save my life! my finger turned yellow, cause I forgot to wear boat. Honestly I don't have any, So, I have to wear regular shoes that I borrowed from Ashley. Finally! the time comes! get through the door and looked for the seat. the best spot for us! Obama came! walked and waved his hand to us. HOAAAAAAA! my dad sat in VIP, so, he got to shake his hand!

Hoaaaaa! I wanna cry! my heart beat quickly! I can sleep think about how I miss this one life chance :( they run out ticket for Obama speech tomorrow. but suddenly, during street law class, my brother Brian said, "Azka, come'on! we have to go to the office now!" "Why???" I replied. "We get tickets for tomorrow!!!" he said. UNBELIEVABLE! I run to the office and meet with Mr.Chisam, "Okay, Azka, This is your ticket!" I JUMPED!!! can you imagine that, I meet with person number one in United States!!! HOAAAAAAAA!!! thanks God!!!

IOLA!!! - Kayli dribble the ball to the wrong way! - Audrey throw the ball and made it stuck on the basket - how their face and their expression when they missed the ball ! I LOVE MY BASKETBALL LADIES !

there is a gossip spread out in my school about the visiting of our president, Barrack Obama. in plan, he'll come here at Tuesday by Helicopter. and he'll visit my school !!! he is going to give speech in John Brown Park as the same with Roosevelt did hundred years ago. many people said, "What's a big deal?" "So, what???" but for me is rare opportunity to meet the number one person in USA. and I can't wait until that day comes :) moreover, I saw the secret security came to the school today :p

volleyball, basketball and any activity here taught me many things. but the point is if I want to be great I don't have to be a great volleyball player or a great basketball player. for some people, yeah, that's their goal. but for me, I am not them. i tried to play basketball as I thought I'll enjoy it and it's new experience for me. contrariwise, I am surrender. I just feel it's not me, it doesn't matter if its hard cause its sports, but I just can't enjoy it as my friend did. so, I decided to quit playing and be manager. honestly its a difficult decision that I make here. My mom, my grandma, and my uncle and also my friend very sad to hear that. they really want to watch my game. and more, they hope I can have more experience that I'll bring back home. but I don't feel it. Quit playing not stop my effort to do something. I am going to nursing home to apply be a volunteer there. and today, I'll submit the form. I hope that will be the best way

it was awful last night. while I have practicing in basketball practice, suddenly my dad text me,. "Go home as soon as you done." Audrey gave me ride home and I rushed the door. My mother with her sad and stressful face said, "We lost $650! Help me find it!" And I run to my room to check in my stuff maybe its slip on it-nothing. I run downstairs to check Joe stuff, I look through everything, blanket, DVD case, window, bed. but i still can't find it. my dad text everyone at home to go back soon. he was so upset, when Mariah and Ashley asked to go somewhere, he said, "I am f***ing don't care about that! you have to find it tonight! that's money for house rent." I was so sad to hear that. My dad took his car and run us to the school to check our locker one by one. but we still can't find it. as soon as we arrive at home the girls checked boys room, and boys either. dad said, "if i find my money in you guys, whoever is that, I'll prose