January 20 2010

From the laptop of Nathanael Fraix

January 20 2010. Today's the anniversary of my sister's death. I was only three years old when I received news that I'm going to have a sister, and though young I was at that age, I still remember the excitement and anticipation of having a sister. But somehow, complications came and Dagna had to be born premature. Her lungs weren't developed enough that she had trouble breathing. She only lived for only two days, and during those days I couldn't see her at all.

The next memory I have is the funeral we had for her on that windy snowy morning. I put a flower, a red rose, on her little coffin. Years later I would come and visit the grave with Mom and Dad, and once I remember with Elita (my second sister, born in July 1986) sometime before I returned to Indonesia.

It's funny for me to resume my blogging this year with this kind of tone.

Hi!

Hello...
how are you doing? It's been another long while since I've updated my blog.

Well, for now I'm proud to say that I'm now a father to a healthy baby boy name Zachary Clement Chandra. He was born on October 19 2009, and shares the same birthday as her mother. Amazingly, the birthing process was normal (no c-section), and both Sanny and Zach were healthy. His length was 52cm and weighed 3,58kg when he was born. Now he's about 59cm and weigh nearly 6kg. Amazing!

Other news... how am I doing? Well, I am adjusting to being a father, and it is an amazing challenge. Many of my old habits and lifestyle had to change or removed as necessary.

I've also been accepted to Edith Cowan University for the Master of Professional Communication program, and for now my topmost priority is the visa application process so I can be in Perth (Western Australia) by the first week February next year.

Well, I guess that sums up my main issues for now.

Six weeks till our baby is born

Can you believe it?
I'm going to be a father?

My unborn son will be the first grandchild of my parents, as well the third grandchild in Sanny's side.

I wish I could say that this pregnancy is going great, but from time to time there are certain... challenges we both face as a couple.

Well, the due date is October 18 2009, but Sanny hopes he'll come out on the 19th which will be her birthday!

Ex-future-girlfriends

From the computer of Arvin Nathanael Chandra

One name comes to my mind, which is Meilisa Husein. Today is her 24th birthday, so happy birthday Mei, wherever you are!

Before anyone ask questions or comments... let me lift up a topic that is very un-Arvin... or perhaps it is.

Ex'es. Ex-girlfriends... or to be more proper, ex-future-girlfriends.

Mantan calon pacar.

In an early online chat with Miss Husein, I brought up a topic regarding ex-future-girlfriends. First, does the term make sense? Second, is it proper to use such terms?

From Mei's point of view, it makes real sense if seen from the guy's point of view. Say he used to have crush on the girl and tried to pursue a steady relationship with her, but after good consideration he decided to not pursue any further.

He and she never became a couple, but mentioning her as a ex-future-girlfriend is quite legal.

Speaking of which, there are a few names I'm gonna mention now which I might or might not mention again in my blog postings in the future.

First... hmmm...

What's the use? I'm married already, to a very wonderful woman, and I'm soon going to be a father (in 23 weeks that is!), and it's not always a good idea to live in the past.

It's just been awhile since I've thought and reflect upon it. Anyway, I'll probably mention my case again sometime in the near future.

Update: Okay, if you're wondering about the names I've mentioned in the labels below, it means I'm going to mention about them sometime in the future.

Another day... another... another...

From the laptop of Arvin Chandra


Another day, a lot of things left to do.

Sanny was hospitalized last week. During her 5 day stay in the hospital, the bills were quite... well, expensive. Imagine our horror to discover our insurance policy being suspended because of our lapse in paying our premium.

Well... there's goes a good amount of money.

Now I've got other things to take care of, like this Central Java project that demands my attention.

I'm in the hospital

My wife's being hospitalized in RS Family Pluit.
She's been here since Monday night. Been having a fever since the evening.
Since Sanny's pregnant, it was thought best to bring her to the hospital along with the obgyn doctor (dr Hadi Susanto).
The first blood test uncovered a positive on paratyphi type AH (with a 1/320 count).

The doctor diagnose Sanny having dengue fever.
The next day blood's test indicated a lowered trombosite count (177).
The day after it became 167.

Sanny's parents are worried sick, especially since Sanny's brother Willy once had DBD many years ago with a trombosite count of 28 (which means, almost game over for him).

Well, we could use some prayer support.

Monday Hecticness

From the laptop of Arvin Chandra

I used to despise mondays. Really, a start of a new week of lots and lots of activities. Just last Sunday I made two appointments for today: Meeting my former employer Ruddy Koesnadi, and meeting Mijan (of Bersaudara Motor) at the car shop. (Sigh)

Which is more important? Both of these are located at opposite ends of the city.
Pak Ruddy's home is at Palem Indah, Kepa Duri (which is near Tanjung Duren), while Mijan's garage is at Cempaka Putih.

My appointment with Pak Ruddy is at 7.30. I don't remember whether it's 7.30 AM or PM. My last message to him was '7.30 PM?' He hasn't replied it yet, and I know he's a respected businessman that has to sort to tons of text messages in his mobile.

My meeting with Mijan serves a simple purpose: Pay him my car repair bills, and take my car out for a test drive.

Now, while I'm in the verge of prioritizing my activities for today, I can't help thinking about what I need to do this week.

- There's a significantly important meeting this weekend (next Sunday to Monday) with my Inascifi core team.
- There's the Battlestar Galactica DVDs I need to pick up at Pak Ruddy's
- I would love to receive input from Pak Ruddy regarding my business plans and model.
- There are two downpayments in the form of an old laptop (my old one in fact) and a brand new laptop I've promised to WS and YD.
- My old laptop needs to be purged and re-installed with legal softwares.


Which brings me to this question. How do I prioritize those things above?

UPDATE:
Mr Ruddy sms-ed me, saying that he meant to meet at 7.30pm.
Also, I went to Yayasan Eunike to do contact work.
The car has a new cool looking paint.
I went to MOI, tried to find time to relax. Played Halo 3 in Blitz Gamesphere at Legendary mode. My skills hv definitely laxed since three years ago.
Oh, I came home to Kayu Putih exhausted. Told my wife I cannot come home to her tonight. But I bought her flowers this afternoon! Hurrah!