Big Thanks for Writing 1A!

Hi, Readers! I think this is the last post of my writing 1 blog since the end of my second semester is coming. Now, I am going to share my experiences while I am in writing class.

I spent 6 months in this class and I got some knowledge of writing technicalities. In the last 3 months, I learnt about description and narrative text. Also, we learnt about the time for using question and exclamation marks. Honestly, sometimes I feel that it is difficult when I have to decide whether I should use a period, a coma, or an exclamation mark.

The most interesting unit is when we talked the differences between topic sentence, supporting sentences, and concluding sentence. In this lesson, we got an assignment to write some paragraphs by writing the points in the words map first so that we can include and write easily the topic sentence, supporting sentences, and concluding sentence. “Malang has many unique waterfalls” was my topic. I like my topic as it is related to my interest, travelling. As a result, I enjoyed doing this assignment.

The most difficult unit is narrative. At first, I do not know the difference among recount and narrative text. However, after I know it, I still have a problem. Sometimes, I have no idea so I do not know what I should write. For me, narrative is too complicated, especially when I have to write the introduction of my story. Knowing that we will have narrative as the Final exam’s topic, I am so anxious. I hope, my brain will give a lot of amazing ideas that never been out before. I should get higher score in writing final test so as to get A in my final score, because in the last Mid-test, I did not get a good score.

In writing class, not only knowledge, but I also got a lot of memories with my friends and my lecturer. I want to say thank you for Mr. Taloko, who have taught and given us the important knowledge of writing technicalities. Thank you for my friends, who have made some crazy memories in this class. All of you are completely amazing and insane, guys.  See you in the next semester!

A Woman's Bloody Face on Me!

Usually, I sleep in my cozy room. However, at that night, I wanted to spend my time with my mother because I had a long-tiring day. I decided to sleep in her room and I got my frightening experience there. It occurred a month ago.

My mother is the best mom in the world. If my father works, she can act like a father in home. She always looks after and cares about me, my sister, and my father. Although she is sick, she still makes very delicious food for us. She can do anything, especially all things that the other women can’t do, such as repair some broken stuff in home. She does tiring activity every single day. She has never grumbled. Contrarily, she supports us when we are tired. On the other words, she is the strongest woman in all my life. She is my best friend. She is always there when I need a shoulder to cry on. She is a wonder woman in my reality.

Spending time with her is the most comfortable and the happiest moment for me. Before we sleep, we talked to each other. I told her about my annoying and tiring day. I grumbled all the time through each word that I said. While she was looking at my annoyed face and hearing my complaint, he laughed at me. Then, she gave me some advices and supported me.

Suddenly, her phone rang. She said that her sister gave her an important call. As she was talking with my aunt in her phone, I was waiting for her by staring at the ceiling. Gradually, I closed my eyes since I was too tired. I did not see anything at the first several seconds but unexpectedly a woman’s bloody face appeared in front of my face. Can you imagine how shocking is it? I wanted to scream. I have tried many times but I could not.

“Oh My, I hate this nightmare. Calm down, it is just a nightmare. What you need to do is open your eyes and this annoying nightmare will disappear.” I always speak inwardly when I have a nightmare. Usually, I will wake up after saying those words.

I wanted to open my eyes and I could not. I could not move my body too. Consequently, I was very frightened and I wanted to cry. The worst that I found I could not breathe well. I felt that my neck was very tense. I did not know what to do. I strongly tried to wake up because I need to breathe. On the other hand, the woman was still looking at me. Eventually I could open my eyes. My mouth opened when I woke up. My jaw was stiff and hurt. I did not know why my mouth opened. I saw my mother finished talking with my aunt.

“I have a nightmare, mom.” I told my mom.

“A nightmare? You have not slept yet but you have had a nightmare? Impossible!”

“Seriously, mom. I slept when you were talking in your phone. I slept about 15 minutes.”

“15 minutes? Are you sure? I only spent 2 minutes to talk with her I have just finished it.”

“Really?”

“Big yes! You have not slept yet. I am sure about my opinion. You only closed your eyes 2 minutes, so it is impossible to have a nightmare.” Said my mom.

I was wondering inwardly, “what happened to me?”

Then, I remember about ‘sleeping paralyzed’ issue, in Indonesia called ‘Tindihan’. It is a condition where there is ‘something invisible’ on your body so you cannot move your body. Prayer is the best solution. Since that time, I was too frightened to sleep alone in my room. As a result, I slept in my mom’s room in a week. Until now, I still remember her bloody face.

A Postcard from Bali

Dear Gaby,

Hi, Gaby! I am in Bali with my sister and her boyfriend now. We went to Bali two days ago and we are staying here for a week. We are really having a good time. We are renting a car so that we can go anywhere. Yesterday, we went to Bajrasandi. It is such a beautiful monument. I saw two couples take their pre-wedding photos there. Then, we went to Tanjung Benoa Beach. We played banana boat and parasailing. We rented a boat and went to Pulau Penyu. After that, we had dinner in Jimbaran Beach. We ate a lot of seafood there. Today, we are going to shop to buy some souvenirs. Do not worry, I will bring you something special. Wait for me!

Your friend,
Osa.

Fashion is My Mood

Hi, Readers! Now, I am going to talk about fashion. What do you think about fashion? For me, fashion is everything. Usually, I wear clothes based on my mood. If I am too tired, I choose T-shirts and jeans. If I am in a very good mood, I prefer shirts or blouses and jeans or jeans leggings. If I want to go to an event, whether I am in a good mood or in a bad mood, I will wear my best clothes. I am a simple girl and plain is my favorite pattern.

To describe my favorite style, I give a picture as an example. I got it from Instagram that was posted by @rraquel12. I like her style. She is wearing plain grey blouse and black ripped jeans. She is also wearing brown flat-shoes. Even though her style is very simple, it is comfortable and modern. She is wearing some accessories like a brown watch, a key necklace, and a blue bag. In my opinion, her accessories go with her clothes. They are perfect match. She is wearing a hat too. However, I do not like hats. Consequently, I never wear them. Her style is the best style to hang out.

That is all about my favorite style. Would you mind sharing your favorite style? I am so happy if you want to share yours. So, thank you for reading my opinion. Do not forget to leave your comments! See you in the next post.