Indcoup was kind enough to let me know that thejavajive.com is very slow to load via his connection. I realize many of you are on absurdly quick connections in other countries, but here in Indonesia we’re ecstatic with 128kbps for $60/month (since there are no other options in our area other than dial-up). I have a feeling the youtube videos I posted from the floods are slowing this site down for many of you. I can also limit the numberRead more
iBored
Wanna hear something ironic? I have about 130GB of music and a 60GB iPod loaded to the gills. That’s equivalent to listening to music straight for months without ever hearing the same song twice. Somehow I’m completely.bored.with.it.all. I need some new inspiration, fresh artists, or old artists yet undiscovered. (or maybe I just need to hit “shuffle”) Any ideas?Read more
United Nations brochure – my photos
A nice fellow from the U.N. International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR) emailed me asking for permission to use some of my photos for their project. A couple of my photos were used. Here’s a link to the full brochure. This particular photo was taken in front of my work place after the floods in Jakarta last month. The three white dudes are my coworkers/friends. I’m very pleased that something positive came out of me wading around in that filthRead more
Circus on wheels
Colorful contraptions like this patrol the streets of Jakarta, hoping to attract the wide-eyed children who are drawn to it with awe. As the driver pedals, the ‘vehicles’ rhythmically bounce up and down in tune with the birthday techno music pumping out of the bike’s roof. Street life is never dull in Jakarta. Cipulir, JakartaRead more
Crossroads
No metaphor required. Somewhere outside of Jakarta.Read more
Indonesian Airliner, Garuda, has crashed in Yogyakarta, Java (the airline I always use)
Indonesian Airliner, Garuda, has crashed in Yogyakarta, Java (the airline I always use)Read more