middleborn
Indonesian citizen
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About me
Indonesian
Lives in Bali
Speaks Indonesian, English, and a rusty Tagalog
Registration: 14 July 2014
Roommates in Bali for Feb. 2018 by rbparay
HI! I am relocating to Bali in February 2018. I am looking for super cheap accommodations, like a house share with roommates.
One of my colleagues worked at EF Hayam Wuruk before. She said there are a lot of kos in housing area behind the office. If you want to save your money, don't choose Airbnb. Fred and Gede already gave you handy tips: find kos in Bali using OLX ... Read More
Roommates in Bali for Feb. 2018 by rbparay
HI! I am relocating to Bali in February 2018. I am looking for super cheap accommodations, like a house share with roommates.
Agree with Fred. There are a lot of good and decent kos-kosan in Bali. Will add some info: In Kuta area, Rp500.000-Rp800.000/month would be just the room, empty without any furniture. Based on experience, a one-room rental with amenities, e.g. TV, ... Read More
Let's talk about book, shall we?
Yesterday I went to National Book Store at Glorietta (actually, I was surprised by the fact there's no Kinokuniya in this city). It was nice, but unfortunately I didn't find what I need. Anyway, I have some questions for book lovers ... Read More
Cheapest way to ship abroad ... by noelya
Hello, what are the cheapest ways to ship abroad please? The post office seems quite expensive for USA & France ..... Thanks
Ah, yes. I actually want to know more about this also. Anyone? : ) Read More
Recommended Money Changer in Makati by middleborn
Hello everyone. I hope you are all in a good mood! :D So I live in the Ayala avenue and need to change USD to PHP. Do you have any recommended place that has a good rate? Salamat :)
Hm, you're right, tommieboy999. Thank you for your input! Read More
Recommended Money Changer in Makati by middleborn
Hello everyone. I hope you are all in a good mood! :D So I live in the Ayala avenue and need to change USD to PHP. Do you have any recommended place that has a good rate? Salamat :)
I just checked the rates and SM Mall is 44.436p and Sanrys is 44.284p / US dollar ??? Are you an owner? Don't be so hard on SM Malls , if they weren't here another half of the Philippines would be unemployed 馃槉 But really all I am ... Read More
Recommended Money Changer in Makati by middleborn
Hello everyone. I hope you are all in a good mood! :D So I live in the Ayala avenue and need to change USD to PHP. Do you have any recommended place that has a good rate? Salamat :)
I see. Thank you for your comment. I have already changed my money in another place, but I'll check SANRYS next time I visit Glorietta. Thanks. Read More
Recommended Money Changer in Makati by middleborn
Hello everyone. I hope you are all in a good mood! :D So I live in the Ayala avenue and need to change USD to PHP. Do you have any recommended place that has a good rate? Salamat :)
Thank you for your two pesos (I'll keep the change :D). Gonna go to SM this weekend. Really appreciate your answer, R茅al D! You can just have it changed in Czarina located in Tower 1 Exchange Center bldg.,, Ayala Triangle. I always have ... Read More
Recommended Money Changer in Makati
Hello everyone. I hope you are all in a good mood! :D So I live in the Ayala avenue and need to change USD to PHP. Do you have any recommended place that has a good rate? Salamat :) Read More
Moving to Jakarta by flounderz
Hi there, we are currently planning our move to Jakarta and looking for AIS as a school for the children. We are currently looking at accommodation areas, husband will be working near MONAS and I believe the commute can be tedious depending on where ...
Since Kuningan is not a small area, it depends on your location and, of course, the traffic jam. For instance, it took me about an hour and a quarter with moderate to high traffic (based on experience) from Rasuna Said to East Kemang (AIS). Well, ... Read More
Share Taxi from kemang, south jakarta to central park, west jakarta by gaurav19
Hi everybody, As we all know the traffic in jakarta is big headache and it kills us all to drive at a speed of 10-20Km/hr and wait for hours in car doing nothing. Worse i didn't see any good public transportation for long distances. My office ...
Ah I see, good then. Sure, no problem :top: That community is quite a good idea for Jakarta's traffic Read More
Ladies' shoes above size 40 i.e. 41-43 by fayi
Where i come from, i'm considered average size. In Indonesia, as i came to discover, I am somewhat a giant. I moaned at first but well, got over it. What i had not bargained for for the shoe shopping nightmare i was going to be faced with ...
Yes, I think online store is a good choice. You can check out The Goods Dept for instance. Read More
Share Taxi from kemang, south jakarta to central park, west jakarta by gaurav19
Hi everybody, As we all know the traffic in jakarta is big headache and it kills us all to drive at a speed of 10-20Km/hr and wait for hours in car doing nothing. Worse i didn't see any good public transportation for long distances. My office ...
Like everyone else, I seriously suggest you to move closer to your work place. There must be some nice place near Central Park. You will be really stressed out if you insist to stay in Kemang and go to West Jakarta everyday to work. Locals will ... Read More
Daily Motivation Words by Bella_Shu
Share Daily motivation word! U also can share Urs. Because the joy that You give to others is the joy that comes back to You...
Aristotle once said: "There is only one way to avoid criticism: do nothing, say nothing, & be nothing". Read More
Hard to make Indonesian friends? by sarah_choy
Hello~ How are you doing everyone~ I'm a South Korean filmmaker visiting Jakarta. Have you made some local friends? I've been here for more than a month but most indonesians seem to hang out in tight groups so it's hard to get to know ...
Oh and I suggest you to find the right environment, for instance you're a filmmaker right? So why don't you visit places where like-minded local people gathered. You can go to Kineforum (Taman Ismail Marzuki) to watch indie movies, or ... Read More
Hard to make Indonesian friends? by sarah_choy
Hello~ How are you doing everyone~ I'm a South Korean filmmaker visiting Jakarta. Have you made some local friends? I've been here for more than a month but most indonesians seem to hang out in tight groups so it's hard to get to know ...
"most indonesians seem to hang out in tight groups" I quite agree with what you said sarah_choy, but like in any other country, some people love to hang out in groups, some people prefer fewer companies or simply just be alone by ... Read More
Daily Motivation Words by Bella_Shu
Share Daily motivation word! U also can share Urs. Because the joy that You give to others is the joy that comes back to You...
:lol: try the tarzan way? I'll post this not-so-wise quote to respect him. RIP, legend. http://data2.whicdn.com/images/57337701/thumb.jpg Read More
Top hiring sectors in London by Julien
Hi, let聮s talk about job opportunities in London. What are the top hiring sectors? And according to you, what are the most promising job sectors, which will keep creating jobs in London? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
Yes indeed like you said Zayn, the tuition fees for master degrees are swelling, not only in UK alone but worldwide as well. I read this 2013 article about master degrees in UK. It gives me more perspectives about the atmosphere there. The same ... Read More
Top hiring sectors in London by Julien
Hi, let聮s talk about job opportunities in London. What are the top hiring sectors? And according to you, what are the most promising job sectors, which will keep creating jobs in London? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
Why yes of course I am very much aware of that fact. Most of Indonesian graduate students in UK (or any other country) are recipients of various scholarships. So, like many students from middle class background here, I could not pursue a master ... Read More
Top hiring sectors in London by Julien
Hi, let聮s talk about job opportunities in London. What are the top hiring sectors? And according to you, what are the most promising job sectors, which will keep creating jobs in London? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
Hello Zayn, thank you for your replies. Currently, I am an undergraduate student in Indonesia and planning to continue my study in UK, so I am curious about the situation there. Really appreciate your posts :) Read More
Top hiring sectors in London by Julien
Hi, let聮s talk about job opportunities in London. What are the top hiring sectors? And according to you, what are the most promising job sectors, which will keep creating jobs in London? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
Hi Julien, I am also curious about that topic. Ah, medical and IT fields are indeed universal. Thank you for your answer. But is the chance slim or big for hiring a foreigner in London (or UK in general)? Read More
Presidential election by Fred
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2014/07/14/more-irregularities-reported-vote-counting.html It looks as if some vote fixing has been going on; the suggestion is Prabowo has made great gains from it, assuming the Jakarta post piece is ...
Glad to here that :top: I hope everything is okay for everyone today. Fyi, locals followed this official Traffic Management Center Jakarta Metropolitan Police twitter account for traffic infos in city https://twitter.com/TMCPoldaMetro but they are ... Read More
Presidential election by Fred
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2014/07/14/more-irregularities-reported-vote-counting.html It looks as if some vote fixing has been going on; the suggestion is Prabowo has made great gains from it, assuming the Jakarta post piece is ...
D*mn, I thought today is 22 July :huh: So, sorry! Thank you, dear Fred. If it's not because of you, I'll still think today is 22 July. Yes, be careful tomorrow. Hope for the best condition for everyone. (Brb bury my head into the ground ... Read More
Presidential election by Fred
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2014/07/14/more-irregularities-reported-vote-counting.html It looks as if some vote fixing has been going on; the suggestion is Prabowo has made great gains from it, assuming the Jakarta post piece is ...
On more serious note, please don't wear any checkered shirt on 22 July (or any political attributes). Just for safety. And you might want to avoid area around KPU office. Just in case. Stay safe and awesome, ... Read More
Presidential election by Fred
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2014/07/14/more-irregularities-reported-vote-counting.html It looks as if some vote fixing has been going on; the suggestion is Prabowo has made great gains from it, assuming the Jakarta post piece is ...
So, today is the day! Let's wait for the official announcement from KPU. (Btw, did you know "Jokowi Menang Capres2014" became a trending topic in twitter since last night?) Edited after saw mas fred's post below :thanks: So, ... Read More
picture on your profile by Vincentia
It will be nice if everyone on this site put his/her picture on their profile so that we can see the person behind when we chat.
Why yes of course, Vincentia, your opinion is understandable. But some people are simply just don't want to put their own face on internet forum. Maybe they are uncomfortable, maybe for security reason, or maybe just like mas Fred, they are ... Read More
picture on your profile by Vincentia
It will be nice if everyone on this site put his/her picture on their profile so that we can see the person behind when we chat.
Really cracks me up in this sahur time! :lol: Read More
Fred went a wandering. by Fred
[img]https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1840/43286595615_c539efb222.jpg[/img] I went for a little ride this morning. Mountain bike clubs are really popular at the moment and even housing estates have clubs. These guys may well live on such an estate ...
Hello, Fred! I am a newbie in this site. Somehow I really enjoyed your posts here. Keep up the good work :top: Read More
Hiring a domestic maid by Lolaz
Hi everyone! I will be relocating to Jakarta in a few months time with my family. As we will need to get a domestic maid like everyone else living there, I need tips or advise on getting a good domestic maid. Would also appreciate any particular ...
Wow, you are persistent! :D And you surely were not paying attention to what that gentleman (Ubudian) said right there (Hello, Sir). Lamiya, you are on the wrong forum. Read More
Daily Motivation Words by Bella_Shu
Share Daily motivation word! U also can share Urs. Because the joy that You give to others is the joy that comes back to You...
Live in such a way that if someone spoke badly of you, no one would believe it. Read More
desperate need of a job by georgemoe
hi all I am in desperate need of a job, so I can stay here in Jakarta to be with my Indonesian wife and baby. If I do not get a job soon I will have to go back home. If I go back home I will never get to see them again. please if anybody can help, I ...
Hey there, George. I think your bio is impressive. I mean 23+ years of exp is something, right? But since our job market here is quite competitive nowadays (many locals with global edu background & job exp too), I do understand your struggle. I am ... Read More