Prolog

Yara baru saja membuat pengakuan dosa kepada Tuhan. Kemudian memohon ini dan itu supaya kehidupannya membawa manfaat bagi setiap orang, terutama orang-orang yang ia sayang, termasuk dirinya sendiri.

Seketika itu juga dirinya merasa seperti mendapatkan petunjuk dan jawaban dari doa-doa yang diucapkannya tadi. Ia bermimpi hal aneh yang tidak pernah dibayangkan olehnya sedetikpun sebelumnya. Ia terbangun dengan nafas terengah dan takjub menyaksikan serpihan kaca dan kayu di lantai samping tempat tidurnya. Entah bagaimana bingkai foto itu bisa terjatuh dan hancur. "Mungkin aku terlalu heboh tadi", pikirnya. Ia berusaha santai, walau hatinya masih bertanya-tanya tentang maksud dari mimpi itu. Bertanya-tanya apakah mimpi itu memang petunjuk untuknya. Bertanya-tanya apakah mimpi itu jawaban dari doanya selama ini. Atau hanya sekedar bunga tidur yang tidak berarti apa-apa.

Semenit kemudian, sambil menghirup segelas susu hangat, ia sadar terlalu banyak spekulasi yang sudah dibuatnya. Dan itu sama sekali tidak berguna baginya, malahan membuatanya jadi tambah pusing. Akhirnya ia memutuskan untuk menjalani aktivitas paginya seperti biasa. Jogging keliling komplek rumah ditemani Arlo, anjing mungilnya. Setelah itu masih banyak hal penting yang harus dilakukannya, mengurus keperluan kelulusannya. Itu hal yang tidak mudah baginya. Ia sudah tidak sanggup lagi melihat satu per satu teman kuliahnya lulus sedangkan ia masih berada di titik nol.

"Yara, hari ini kamu mau kemana aja rencananya?", tanya mama sambil menyodorkan sepiring nasi goreng kepada gadis yang selalu dianggapnya masih kecil itu.
"Paling dirumah kok mam. Mau ngerjain proposal nih ngga beres-beres.". Gadis itu tahu betul watak mamanya yang hanya bertanya jadwalnya kalau beliau ingin diantar pergi entah kemana olehnya. Mama Yara sudah dua kali kursus setir mobil tapi hasilnya selalu gagal.
"Oh.. Tolong anter mama sebentar ya sayang.".
Yara tersenym dalam hati karena seperti biasa dugaannya benar. "Oke, Yara mau lari dulu ya sebentar. Nih mam, nasi gorengnya simpenin aja dulu. Kalau udah lari baru Yara makan. Okay.. ARLOOO... Ayo kita let's go.. Pergi ya mam..".

Hermina, 11 - 14 Januari 2009

Hai..
Akhirnya saya kembali menulis. Seteleh sekiiiiiiian lamanya. Yah, maklum. Tugas merajalela. Tugas merajai dunia. Dari mulai Rekayasa Perangkat Lunak, Algoritma, Manajemen Mutu, dan lain-lain.

Sekarang saya sedang dalam masa ujian akhir semester, a.k.a UAS. Hari pertama tadi cukup berkesan bagi saya. Berkesan buruk tepatnya. Duhh, entah kenapalah.. Saya selalu ngga bisa kalo ujian Manajemen Mutu. Saya kurang belajar? Masa iya sih? Perasaan udah semalem (sampai) suntuk saya belajar.

Emang sih ada 1 hal yang ngga bisa saya pungkiri. *Alaaah, "PUNGKIRI" lho bahasanyaaaa...* Satu kenyataan pahit yang baru saja saya alami.
hmmmfffhhhh.... (menghela nafas..)
pffffhhhhhhhhh.... (keluarkan..)
...
...
Saya baru saja terkena penyakit mematikan. Demam Berdarah. Dan penyakit lainnya (yang sebenernya sih ngga elit), Thyphus.
2 in 1.
Saya pun dirawat di Rumah Sakit (Bersalin, Ibu dan Anak) Hermina, Bogor. Vonis dokter yang mengharuskan saya dirawat selama minimal seminggu itu cukup membuat hati saya pilu.

Bukan! Bukan apa-apa.. Saya khawatir ngga bisa ikut ujian kalo kebanyakan absen. Beruntunglah saya. Rupanya saya cuma perlu dirawat 4 hari saja. Semua itu memang sudah takdirnya. Alhamdulillah...

4 hari yang panjang tapi (lumayan) menyenangkan. Ada enaknya, ada ngga enaknya. Enaknya sih dijengukin sama temen-temen.. Dibawain makanan. Yah, saya rasa sih mereka ngerti banget kalo saya tersiksa karena harus makan makanan rumah sakit yang rasanya ngga keruan itu.

Oya, saya agak dendam sama mbak suster disana. Mereka salah nusuk infusan cobaaa!!! Bayangkan sodara-sodara. Tangan saya yang indah ini ditojos-tojos gitu buat nyari 'pembuluh darah yang tepat' buat dimasukin selang infus. AAHH!! Itulah saat terburuk saya di rumah sakit. Tapi si susternya itu lhoo.. Melakukan itu semua dengan cekakak cekikik. Sial.

Yang ngejenguk saya beberapa saat setelah masuk kamar adalah Mamanya Minyaw. OUW! Saya lumayan kaget. Makasih ya tante.. :D
Malemnya, ada Ncek. Rupanya dia didampingi 4 makhluk langka lainnya yang sayangnya ngga boleh masuk sama mbak suster gara-gara bukan jam besuk. Ada Ikhwan, Demmy, sama Wati.
Maaf ya sayang.. Mbak suster itu emang pelitto.
Maaf ya mbak, saya ngatain mbak. Abis emang gitu sih.. Padahal kan kalo mbak mau ngasih temen-temen saya masuk nanti saya kasih jus jambu lho mbak.. Ah, mbak pasti nyesel deh sekarang..

K Apri dateng lusanya. Makasih ya kak, cake nya enuak! :D
Pokoknya yang udah pada ngasih makanan, saya sangat berterima kasih. Dan saya akan sangat senang kalao dikasih lagi. Yang banyak, ya..

That's it.
Itulah sebab kenapa saya ngga bisa ujian Mutu tadi. Saya, yang bernasib malang ini, ngga begitu konsen pas kuliah. Jadinya berakibat fatal. 1 nomer ngga keisi.

Sekarang saya cuma bisa berdoa supaya nilai saya ngga parah-parah amat.
Ya Allah, kabulkanlah doa hambaMu ini. Berilah hamba kekuatan dan berkahilah nilai Mutu hamba. Amiin..

Donat Salahi Kodrat

Pernah denger Q'biq? Hmm, mungkin banyak yang belum tau tentang makanan yang satu ini. Q'biq itu adalah donat. Saya rasa Q'biq berasal dari kata "kubik" yang berarti satuan luas sebuah persegi. YEP!! PERSEGI.

Itulah yang terjadi..
Donat, as we always know, adalah makanan sejenis roti yang berbentuk bulat dan bolong tengahnya. Walaupun sekarang banyak donat yang ngga bolong, tapi kita sebagai masyarakat tentu masih mentolelir para donat yang ngga bolong itu.

Tapi ini berbentuk persegi. Kaya gambar dibawah ini nih.. Hueeeeh!!



Saya pertama tau fakta ini dari temen saya si Ncek. Cewek sipit yang asli buatan Indonesia. Ngomong-ngmong, si Ncek ini lagi jomblo lho! Hohoho... Kalo penasaran sama wajah oriental si tukang makan ini, silakan klik di sini.

Well, balik lagi ke donat..
Iya, tapi walau si Ncek dengan gaya hebohnya bilang sama saya kalo sekarang terdapat fakta ada donat kotak, saya sih ngga terlalu excited nanggapinnya. Eh, rupanya counter Q'biq ada di BNR (Bogor Nirwana Residence), di area tempat main air yang lagi hot (makna konotasi) The Jungle.

Ceritanya hari ini saya ada jadwal konsultasi masalah skripsi saya ke sodara yang kebeneran berprofesi sebagai konsultan HR. Kita janjian di The Jungle. Rupanya ada Q'biq. Yaudah, ngobrol di situ deh.. Tempatnya sih lumayan oke lah buat ngobrol-ngobrol..

Soal rasa, skala 1-10 dengan nilai tertinggi 10, menurut saya Q'biq dapet nilai 4. Rasa donat itu ngga terlalu nampol deh. Kalo lidah saya jadi detektor kelezatan donat, berarti sampai saat ini belom ada yang ngalahin J.Co.

Tapi, berhubung Q'biq ini cukup unik, jadi silakan nyobain. Di Jakarta ada juga tuh counternya. Tapi saya ngga tau persisnya dimana. Yang pasti ada di salah satu mall disana.

Well, selamat nyobain si donat kotak..!

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Things You Should Never buy

When you go to the store you have a list or an idea in your head of what you need and are looking for. Normally these are things that you want. However, I propose that you should always have this list on hand ...

Things that you shouldn't buy. Ever.

Styrofoam Cups - Styrofoam is reuseable, but not really recyclable. A better alternative is reuseable cups (plastic, ceramic, glass etc).


Paper Towels - A waste all over the map. It's money that you don't have to spend, and trees that don't have to be cut down. Buy reusable and washable hand and dish towels instead.

Incandescent light bulbs - They're inefficient and waste energy in the form of heat. Try buying compact fluorescent light bulbs, which might cost a little more upfront, but last longer and can end up saving you $30 to $36 over the life of each bulb.

Conventional Household Cleaners - These products can contain hazardous ingredients such as organic solvents and petroleum-based chemicals that can release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into your indoor environment, positing a particular danger for children. The average American household has 3 to 10 of hazardous matter in the home.Instead, look for nontoxic, vegetable-based, biodegradable cleaners or make your own green cleaning products.

Plastic Utensils - They aren't biodegradable and not recyclable in most areas.
Instead try using compostable food service items. Companies such as Biocorp make cutlery from plant materials such as corn starch and cellulose or carry your own utensils and food containers.

Disposable Batteries - Batteries contain heavy metals that can leach into the environment. Instead invest in rechargeable batteries and an electric- or solar-powered battery charger.

Bleached Coffee Filters - Dioxins, chemicals formed during the chlorine bleaching process, contaminate groundwater and air and are linked to cancer in humans and animals. Look for unbleached paper filters or use reusable filters such as washable cloth filters.

Industrially Raised Beef - Industrial cattle operations are energy-intensive, rely on antibiotics and an unnatural corn diet, and generate polluted runoff and large quantities of methane, a greenhouse gas. Limit your intake of beef and choose meat from sustainably raised, grass-fed cows.

Hair Conditioner - Many hair conditioners contain ingredients like sodium benzoate, benzyl alcohol that can be toxic. Try using natural oils like olive, safflower or jojoba instead.

Chemical Pesticides and Herbicides - American households use 80 million pounds of pesticides each year. The EPA found at least one pesticide in almost every water and fish sample from streams and in more than one-half of shallow wells sampled in agricultural and urban areas. These chemicals pose threats to animals and people, especially children. Buy organic pest controllers such as diatomaceous earth.
Plant native plants and practice integrated pest management and plant flowers and herbs that act as natural pesticides.

Excessively Packaged Food and Other Products - Excess packaging wastes resources and costs you much more. Around 33% of trash in the average American household comes from packaging. Buy products with minimal or reusable packaging or buy in bulk and use your own containers when shopping.

Cling/Saran/Plastic Wrap - Many people don't realize that cling wrap may be made with PVC. #3 PVC (polyvinyl chloride) leaches toxins when heated or microwaved and it is an environmental problem throughout its lifecycle. Instead store things in reusable containers.

Beauty/Body Care with Phthalates and Parabens - Phthalates are a group of industrial chemicals linked to birth defects that are used in many cosmetic products, from nail polish to deodorant. Parabens are preservatives used in many cosmetics that have been linked to breast cancer though more research is needed. Phthalates are not listed on product labels and can only be detected in laboratory tests. To be safe, choose products from companies that have signed on to the Compact for Safe Cosmetics.

High Octane Gas than You Need - Only one car in ten manufactured since 1982 requires high-octane gasoline. High-octane gas releases more hazardous pollutants into the air, and may be bad for your car. Instead, buy the lowest-octane gas your car requires as listed in your owner's manual. You can also try making your next car purchase a hybrid. Or ditch the car and take public transportation, ride a bike, or walk.

Teak and mahogany - Every year, 27 million acres of tropical rainforest (an area the size of Ohio) are destroyed. Rainforests cover 6% of Earth’s surface and are home to over half of the world’s wild plant, animal, and insect species. The Amazon rainforest produces 40 percent of the world’s oxygen.Look for Forest Stewardship Council certified wood. Try to reuse wood, and buy furniture and other products made from used or salvaged wood.

Farm Raised Salmon - Several studies, including one performed by researchers at Indiana University, have found that PCB's and other environmental toxins are present at higher levels in farm raised salmon than wild salmon. Pregnant women, women of child-bearing ages, and children should be very careful when choosing fish due to high levels of environmental toxins including mercury found in many fish.

Anything Made with PVC - Polyvinyl chloride, used in everything from shower curtains to residential siding to toys and upholstery, sometimes contains phthalates (to make the plastic softer) that act as endocrine disruptor's, which interfere with normal hormonal development. Buy products made with natural fabrics and sustainably harvested woods instead.

High VOC Paints and Finishes - Volatile organic compounds or VOCs can cause health problems from dizziness to lung and kidney damage and are infamous for polluting both indoor and outdoor air. VOCs are found in products including paints as well as finishes used for wood, such a stains or varnishes. There are now a wide array of low or no-VOC paints on the market. Look for paints certified by Green Seal, or look for natural paints made by green businesses.

Rayon - Developed and manufactured b y DuPont as the world's first synthetic fiber, it is made by from liquefied wood pulp. Unfortunately, turning wood into rayon is wasteful and dirty, because lots of water and chemicals are needed to extract usable fibers from trees. Only about a third of the pulp obtained from a tree will end up in finished rayon thread. The resulting fabrics usually require dry cleaning, which is an environmental concern as well as an added expense and inconvenience.

Much of the our rayon sold comes from developing countries, such as Indonesia, where environmental and labor laws are weak and poorly enforced. There is mounting evidence that rayon clothing manufacturing contributes to significant forest destruction and pollution in other countries.


I am sure there are more, but this is a list that I have put together. If you know of anymore things that should be added to this list let me know!



Source:
http://greenopolis.com/