oldfashionedjames
Indonesian citizen
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66
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About me
Indonesian
Speaks English and Bahasa
Registration: 11 November 2011
Car Rental in Bali
Hi, I am off to Bali this weekend and planning on self-driving there. Is there any good car rental that you can recommend? Thanks! Read More
badminton buddy :) by myke isla
who wants to be my badminton buddy? central or north jakarta
If any of you can manage a weekly trip to Puri Bugar sports center in west Jakarta let me know. Would be nice to play badminton again after a long while. Read More
Looking for travel partners to Jogja/Mount Bromo/Lake Toba by sharpshooter
Dear Expats Would anyone be keen to travel over extended weekends to any of the places below? If so then please let me know! Jogja Mount Bromo Lake Toba N
Hi Sharp. Me and my partner will be in Jogja this Sunday. Would be great if we could gather should you be around the town as well Read More
My weekend sucks! How was urs? by GuestPoster290
Hi there, How was ur weekend? Well, I just came back from Bali for ummmm ... let say escaping (bad word indeed). Been thinking about something fun in Jakarta, need new friends, new activities, new some easy convo. Because I can't stand for Bali ...
Mine was rather bland. But me and my girl lunched at Antipodean in Kemang. My first visit to the place, loved it and the food was pretty good. Anybody here frequent the place? Read More
Hi, ukrainians or russians in Jakarta! by 034ieuks
Now I'm living in Jakarta. Just wanna know if there are somebody from Ukraine or Russia here. :)
Whichever side, 295 innocent lives were murdered in a single missile shot today in the name of - what, nationalism? What a sh.t world we live in. Read More
Hi, ukrainians or russians in Jakarta! by 034ieuks
Now I'm living in Jakarta. Just wanna know if there are somebody from Ukraine or Russia here. :)
I was referring to the Crimeans who just happened to be outside Ukraine when the ballot was taking place. Read More
Hi, ukrainians or russians in Jakarta! by 034ieuks
Now I'm living in Jakarta. Just wanna know if there are somebody from Ukraine or Russia here. :)
i wonder what happens next to the Crimeans who happen to be abroad. Did they get to vote as well at the embassies last Sunday? Read More
Tips to find a job in Infonesia by Aussie31
Selamat Malam..! I'm Iriani, 33 y.o, my mum is Javanese (french citizenship) and my Dad is French. I have travelled several times in Indonesia, especially in Java, most of my family live up there. I'm fond of the country, the culture, the locals, ...
I think Bali would be the best option for you, since you're already highly experienced in tourism industry and Bali being indonesia's tourism hotspot. Read More
Looking for Full time stay Domestic Maid by haldarpartha
I am looking for domestic maid who can help in household chores & take care of two kids and preferably stay with us.
That's messed up. Since he's is still very young, I would suggest hiring a domestic nurse (a 'suster'). A maid just wouldn't cut it, really, They're only trained to clean and maybe cook a little, but not babysit. Read More
Blackberry PINS by Wienda Wein
anyone got blackberry pin? I am 18 years old, indonesian and I live in Jakarta. I wanna make friends with people from 大咖福利影院. If you have one, just send me a message :)
This makes me yearn for the older days when friendship was achieved with true good old effort. Nowadays one seems to just sit back with their feet up and simply ask for someone's 'pin' or 'invite'. Read More
Are Things Getting Serious?...Indonesia vs Australia? by Ubudian
Now into its fourth day, the crisis resulting from the Snowden released documents proving that the same kind of spying the US was accused of on Germany also occurred by Australia against Indonesia is heating up. Australia refuses to apologize, and ...
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-rt-us-indonesia-australia-asylum-seekers-20131124,0,1569473.story Just what I expected ... Read More
Are Things Getting Serious?...Indonesia vs Australia? by Ubudian
Now into its fourth day, the crisis resulting from the Snowden released documents proving that the same kind of spying the US was accused of on Germany also occurred by Australia against Indonesia is heating up. Australia refuses to apologize, and ...
Indonesia is one of the largest importers of Aussie meat and wheat products and livestock, and then the fact that OZ has strong ties with Indonesian education market and is a very popular destination for Indonesian students to live and study. That's ... Read More
Are Things Getting Serious?...Indonesia vs Australia? by Ubudian
Now into its fourth day, the crisis resulting from the Snowden released documents proving that the same kind of spying the US was accused of on Germany also occurred by Australia against Indonesia is heating up. Australia refuses to apologize, and ...
I do believe that the anger felt by Indonesians is genuine. The message sent out by Indo gov. is clear, we feel diplomatically betrayed by the spying. But seriously, every so often when these religious extremists decide step in and join the ... Read More
hello all by GuestPoster022
My name is Nathasa and i'm Indonesian. Living and working in Jakarta. Would love to make some friends here and practice my english. If you want to know about Jakarta, i would be happy to help you :) Cheers
Absolutely. I was in a very public place once and saw this jumping sheep comin at me. It was really odd and nightmarish at the same time. Read More
Sending Money to Philippines
Go to Red Cross Indonesia website, look for Haiyan donation account details and simply transfer the fund via bank/ ATM. Read More
Philippines disaster by oldfashionedjames
My heart goes out to everyone in/ from the Philippines during this difficult time. Don't know what to make of it. It's just terrible.
Glad to help promote solidarity for that's what the world truly needs right now. Meanwhile, I just found out today that China, despite being the second largest economy, has chipped in with only 2mil dollars to help out. That's even less than what ... Read More
Philippines disaster by oldfashionedjames
My heart goes out to everyone in/ from the Philippines during this difficult time. Don't know what to make of it. It's just terrible.
How're your friends coping over there? Hopefully they were not in the areas where Haiyan had hit the hardest. Read More
Philippines disaster by oldfashionedjames
My heart goes out to everyone in/ from the Philippines during this difficult time. Don't know what to make of it. It's just terrible.
In case any of you would like to contribute to the relief efforts, go to www.redcross.org.ph/donate. Read More
Philippines disaster
My heart goes out to everyone in/ from the Philippines during this difficult time. Don't know what to make of it. It's just terrible. Read More
if love is blind by thamia
being bored at work so I entertained myself by listening to the song "if love is blind" People say that you're no good for me People say it constantly I hear it said so much I repeat it in my sleep Maybe I am just a fool for you Maybe you're no ...
I never get bored at work. Shout-out to the best coworker on earth Jack Daniel's Read More
Male Dance Partner Needed by susbun
Hello, I have been taking classes on Latin & Standard Dance and would like to continue dancing. I plan to take a private class once a week and hope I can also practice with a partner since taking private lesson all the time is very expensive. ...
Lukereg. The word 'intermediate' is commonly said among locals, although we use it mostly to describe one's skills in a sport. Don't know what they call it in dance, though. After all, I can only do moonwalk and a lil gangnam style which I'm pretty ... Read More
Male Dance Partner Needed by susbun
Hello, I have been taking classes on Latin & Standard Dance and would like to continue dancing. I plan to take a private class once a week and hope I can also practice with a partner since taking private lesson all the time is very expensive. ...
Why not, mas fred? Would be so cool to see a jumpin sheep get it down on the dance floor ... Read More
US shutdown by oldfashionedjames
It's day 3 of the government shutdown and counting, and I was just wondering if any of you Americans have relatives/ friends back home that got furloughed?
I'm aware of that. But since the two incidents happened close to the White House, it got me wonder. Or it wasn't actually that close? Read More
US shutdown by oldfashionedjames
It's day 3 of the government shutdown and counting, and I was just wondering if any of you Americans have relatives/ friends back home that got furloughed?
I'd like to know what everybody thinks about the two incidents that took place outside the Capitol last week. Both victims were said to be mentally ill, therefore ruling out any possible political motive behind their actions. But two suicidal ... Read More
US shutdown by oldfashionedjames
It's day 3 of the government shutdown and counting, and I was just wondering if any of you Americans have relatives/ friends back home that got furloughed?
A week has passed and you'd think any sort of agreement would be reached by now. Read More
US shutdown by oldfashionedjames
It's day 3 of the government shutdown and counting, and I was just wondering if any of you Americans have relatives/ friends back home that got furloughed?
"The current political climate in the United States is one where compromise is seen as a sign of weakness. Today's leaders think it's better to shut down the government than to give an inch and be seen as weak. The most destructive phrase in ... Read More
US shutdown by oldfashionedjames
It's day 3 of the government shutdown and counting, and I was just wondering if any of you Americans have relatives/ friends back home that got furloughed?
It takes two to tango. Obama refusing to negotiate didn't help the situation either.When GOP chose the fiscal year-end as the best time to 'negotiate', I don't know, maybe the better word for it would be 'blackmailing'. But I wouldn't even go as far ... Read More
US shutdown by oldfashionedjames
It's day 3 of the government shutdown and counting, and I was just wondering if any of you Americans have relatives/ friends back home that got furloughed?
Yes exactly, It is always about politics. I was actually thinking about the thousands of families who lost their livelihood because of this farce, and I would have been much less gobsmacked if there were an actual economic crisis causing this. But ... Read More
US shutdown
It's day 3 of the government shutdown and counting, and I was just wondering if any of you Americans have relatives/ friends back home that got furloughed? Read More
Posts by lukereg
Why do you like posting on here? What make this forum different to the others? Anyone care to share
I find it humbling that many expats like you guys, despite of whatever inconvenience you might experience living here, still manage to see Indonesia in a good light. Mas fred's spot on. A whiner's gotta do what a whiner's gotta do, no matter where ... Read More
Posts by lukereg
Why do you like posting on here? What make this forum different to the others? Anyone care to share
Indonesia bashing really bugs me. Expats don't have to come to Indonesia but generally do so because they get well paid and have a good lifestyle. Some go on to moan about how crap the country is. Apart from being really rude, it's a load of old ... Read More
Looking for Painters
you know that it's post-apocalypse when you need a painter and the local ojeks come in mind. Really, Luke? ;p Read More
my big boss like Hitler by laurenct
if you had a boss that dictators like Hitler, how you are to behave?
Granted, although I must clarify that it's not necessarily the cultures that cause the ignorance. Asians/ some people in the west would display less sensitivity toward the subject simply because of the fact that it's not part of their national ... Read More
my big boss like Hitler by laurenct
if you had a boss that dictators like Hitler, how you are to behave?
Bad day at work, mas fred? Or just an overall personal experience? Read More
my big boss like Hitler by laurenct
if you had a boss that dictators like Hitler, how you are to behave?
It's funny you should say that, Taher, but it is totally true here in this country. Good employees, as you put it, tend to know better when to leave a job for the sake of personal improvement rather than stick with it for many more years just of the ... Read More
my big boss like Hitler by laurenct
if you had a boss that dictators like Hitler, how you are to behave?
Could you elaborate on that a little? Yes, bosses can be such jerks but there're always two stories to every case. I find this matter dilematic. I am the boss of my own company and have always tried to lead my staff with maturity and respect. But no ... Read More
TEACH BAHASA INDONESIA FOR EXPAT ( JAKARTA ) by made in jakarta
LET聮S SPEAK REAL BAHASA INDONESIA THIS SITE IS FOR FOREVER !!! Hi , My name is WIJAYA. I,m staying at Jakarta Selatan. I have been teaching bahasa for japanese peoples from 2002 years. Now , I,m staying in jakarta selatan and I want to ...
I love curry and, I'm pleased to report, have found a reasonable place in Teraskota, BSD. Not a classic but pretty good.The Medan chicken/ beef curry at Tabona in Pluit is, by far, the bomb. Do give it a try whenever you happen to be in the area. ... Read More
need some suggests for my daughter school by nunuk
Hi all.. I'm glad finally I found this blog, I'm new here and I like to make a friends with everybody from every country. I lives in Jakarta but I have plan to bring my daughter go to Australia for school.. She is 12 years old I need some advices ...
Nunuk, I understand. It is a tough question. I guess it all comes back to you and how your daughter feels about the whole idea of living abroad at that age, away from her mom. All I can say is that Australia is one of the best countries to live in ... Read More
need some suggests for my daughter school by nunuk
Hi all.. I'm glad finally I found this blog, I'm new here and I like to make a friends with everybody from every country. I lives in Jakarta but I have plan to bring my daughter go to Australia for school.. She is 12 years old I need some advices ...
Hi Nunuk, I would say either Melbourne or Adelaide. Since she's still very young, Adelaide would be a more suitable environment as life there is more quiet, safe and slow-paced compared to Melbourne, which is a busy, metropolitan city. Either one, ... Read More
A place to mingle? by plaindot
Hello, I am new here, I'm just wondering if anyone have any experience in finding places in Jakarta to mingle? I'm actually a Jakartan native, but have spent 7 years (18-25) of my life in Canada to study and work, now that I've been back in Jakarta ...
I can very much relate to your and Sharpshooter's case. Social House sounds nice, is it a bar? Read More
badminton buddy :) by myke isla
who wants to be my badminton buddy? central or north jakarta
Let's call it. I live near Puri Bugar sports center, so if any of of you live in the area and would like to join, let me know what date and time you can make it so I can book a court. After that maybe we can grab a beer, there're some excellent ... Read More
badminton buddy :) by myke isla
who wants to be my badminton buddy? central or north jakarta
Where in Jakarta do most of you here usually play? Read More
badminton buddy :) by myke isla
who wants to be my badminton buddy? central or north jakarta
I'm up for it. Let me know when and where. Peace. Read More
wish to meet new people by audi6irl
Hi. I'm Alyce & i am now back in jakarta after living in the USA for 23 years. I'm looking for friends. I miss being able to speak english. We can chat via gmail or yahoo. audi6irl[at]yahoo.com or audi6irl[at]gmail.com. Or u can call & we could ...
Vielluvia, I know exactly how you feel. Read More
Lets get together! by Epicuriousannie
Hi guys, I have been organizing small gatherings for the forum members since October 2012 and we always had a great time. Though there are always people who are left behind because of some reasons (cant meet the schedule, hesitated etc) So I ...
Hello, Any plan for the next gathering? Thanks! Read More
wish to meet new people by audi6irl
Hi. I'm Alyce & i am now back in jakarta after living in the USA for 23 years. I'm looking for friends. I miss being able to speak english. We can chat via gmail or yahoo. audi6irl[at]yahoo.com or audi6irl[at]gmail.com. Or u can call & we could ...
Hope you're coping okay :). Having lived abroad for song long, it must be quite a challenge to readapt. Reverse culture-shock, if there's such a term :). Read More
looking for a new friend by BreezySandy
hi everyone, am new here and looking for a new friend ;)
I'm doing good, Sandy. Yes, the first few months of living abroad can be a bit lonely. Was an expat myself for years in Oz. But you'll come around eventually. Never heard of Brittany, though :p. Are you there for work or study? Read More
looking for a new friend by BreezySandy
hi everyone, am new here and looking for a new friend ;)
Hey Sandy, how's life in France? Read More
Looking to meet new people and make new friends by Raj jkt
aku juga.... looking for new friend...I am from India and working here(jkt). I wish to meet new people... learn bahasa Indonesia... and explore Indonesia... sabtu, minggu libur... can be hangout somewhere... meet u sooon..... :)
i think we should all hang out some day, anyone? Read More
Good Wine by hunnyjune
Hi Any idea where I can get the good wine? I'm new in jakarta.. Living 15 mints to Mangga Dua.. I have no idea where i can buy Wine ...any one can help me?
considering there're lots of Aussies living/working in the Jak, I believe it's quite easy to find Oz wines in those designated areas such as Vin+ (they keep an excellent assortment!) but again, what do i know, rite? I'm a beer guy!! lol ... Read More
Good Wine by hunnyjune
Hi Any idea where I can get the good wine? I'm new in jakarta.. Living 15 mints to Mangga Dua.. I have no idea where i can buy Wine ...any one can help me?
Welcome to Jakarta, Hunnyjune! There's lots of places where you can drink/buy wines. Try Vin+ in Tribeca, Central Park. There're also a few good ones in Plaza Indonesia and the surrounding malls in Kemang. Read More
Sunday meet up... by Miss_Kiki
anyone interested? I'm bored! Another Sunday spent in my flat and I just might tear my eyes out! :)
hey guys, got an extra seat for me? i'm up for a beer or two ... Read More