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HOMEWORK,,11ST MAY,2011

In All Things,

To All Colors,

Always be Kind..

Q1::Why do people usually think positively about  themselves but negatively about others?

Ans:: Basicly all human have a nature that called "ego". They always think that everything that they do is the best, better, more correct than others did. Sometimes, we just see something from our own “glasses”, while we know that something right for us is not mean good for others as well.

Q2:: What can you do to get a better understanding of what other people are really like?

Ans:: When we want to get better understanding of others, first we have to know them, how are their cultures, their characters, and then build the good communication with them. Everything will be alright when we try to know with others. Most important, don’t allow our self to be negative to the differences that exist in each other.

Traditional Song From Indonesia

May, 04^th 2011

The traditional song of a country can tell us more about that culture. What is a famous traditional song in Indonesia? What is the song about, and why do you think it is so popular? Does it reflect Indonesian culture or beliefs in any way??

Answer::  Actually, many traditional song in Indonesia because Indonesia consists of many provinces with diverse cultures. But, the famous traditional song is “Rasa Sayange”, I think.

This song from one of province in Indonesia, is from  Maluku. This song about express their love for the environment and socialization among the people of Maluku. Lyrics of this song as a poem that shouted. This very famous because some years ago, exactly in October, 2007, government’s Malaysia claims that this song comes from their country. Didn’t last long, in November, 11^st 2007, this could finally be proven that the song "Rasa Sayange" belongs to Indonesia. This has already received recognition from the world too. This song was also sung in Hindi by Mohd Rafi and Lata Mengeshkar in Singapore 1960 film, starring Shammi Kapoor and Padmini. The song was also aired in Insulinde film, the film depicting the Dutch East Indies in 1937 – 1940.

Ya,, I think so. This song reflect Indonesian culture because Indonesian’s people have great social value and concern for others. This is the indigenous culture of Indonesian society, a sense of love.

**) The following lyrics to the song "Rasa Sayange":

*)Chorus:

Rasa sayange... rasa sayang sayange...
Eee lihat Ambon dari jauh rasa sayang sayange

Mana kancil akan dikejar, kedalam pasar cobalah cari...
Masih kecil rajin belajar, sudah besar senanglah diri

Si Amat mengaji tamat, mengaji Qur'an di waktu fajar...
Biar lambat asal selamat, tak kan lari gunung dikejar

Kalau ada sumur di ladang, boleh kita menumpang mandi...
Kalau ada umurku panjang, boleh kita berjumpa lagi

Poem by Wordsworth

April, 13^th 2011

“The World is Too Much with Us”

the world is too much with us; late and soon

getting and spending, we lay waste our powers

little we see in nature that is ours

we have given our hearts away, a sordid boon (terrible exchange)!

Im going to see some of the beauty that we have lost. Here are three questions that I’m asking myself. So, I can understand the poem’s meaning and purpose. Answering them should help you understand them too:

1.     1. Is the world too valuable to me? What does he mean by the “world”?

Answer:: yes, it s, very valuable, of course. We live in the world not alone, but there are many people. The world very valuable because we unite the world with peoples who have a different character. Nature is so beautiful. And too many cultures in every region and even in every country. Any differences that make our life more colorful. The world teaches us to appreciate the differences that exist. Learning to maintain and preserve nature around us. The world gives us the space, tools for work and creativity. The world is also the place to share. Therefore, we must create peace and prosperity wherever we are.

    The meaning of world is filled with people who every time the numbers increase and also the natural environment that should be preserved and maintained by humans. But sometimes we, humans, let the state of nature around us to be in vain. The lack of a sense of caring and letting us all destroyed. The world becomes damaged due to irresponsible human actions.

2.     2. Have I given my heart away for the wrong things?

Answer:: Yes, I have. I've done the wrong thing in my life. I know that every human  being in this world has a short life. Given the world a beautiful natural and man must take care of properly. I understand this, but it is very difficult for me to do it. I just got upset about people trying to damage the natural environment, but I am not quite able to maintain it properly. But now, I know that as humans we should be concerned and responsible for what happens in this world.

3.     3. Why have I sometimes preferred the cheap things and “wasting” things of this world instead of those things that are valuable and life giving?

Answer:: Sometimes we think that something that is cheap and wasting more fun. We don’t realize that something that seems small in fact have a value that is very valuable. For example, we use more time just to have fun, but don’t  produce something useful, instead we use our time and money to charity to others more needy.