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A story of romantic love
Sweet Valentine: Baker Emily Jones decorates chocolate hearts at the Lake
Champlain Chocolates factory in Burlington, Vermont, on Feb. 11.AP/Toby TalbotFor
many, February is the month of romance.
Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14th gives people a momentum to celebrate love and
express it to their object of affection.
The classic formula to mark the occasion usually includes a romantic dinner
for two, red roses, chocolate, candy and a greeting card. For those with more
money to spend, a holiday getaway and jewelry might come into the picture.
Those skeptical of the day’s hype might refuse to partake in the
consumerist frenzy, saying that love should be celebrated on any day of the
year. Romantics, who love the special occasion, meticulously plan their
activities on Valentine’s Day. And
there are those who don’t mind being given a reason to be romantic.
But for every type of person holding different opinions on Valentine’s Day,
romantic love is more than dinner and gifts. It is the one drug that everyone
loves — as long as it lasts. It gives people energy, sparks creativity, and
makes a besotted person incredibly focused on one’s object of affection.
Romantic love is a great motivator and a muse for art. The many poems
dedicated to love is testament to that. Love drives people to go the extra
mile. The fear of loosing love and jealousy can drive people to the worst of
actions, from stalking to murder.
Beyond kowtowing to the demands of a commercialized Valentine’s Day, The
Jakarta Post asked people what they did when driven by this intense emotion,
and what their perception of romantic love was.
Most answered they wanted an everlasting relationship. A happily married
mother of one said love was an illusion, referring to the roles of dopamine and
serotonin in our brains. Others say they believe in love in a metaphysical
manner. And an editor-cum-artist dreams of a noncommittal everlasting love.
The feisty, 25-year-old Bali-based editor Annisa Dharma said romance or the
feeling of infatuation drives her to “assemble beautiful words that woo”. It
had also driven her to make what she called “grand gestures”.
“I’ve moved countries for a boy. I’ve
made a song for a boy . I’ve created art for a boy. I’ve let
go of my ambition for a boy,” she said.
Annisa said her
actions were driven by romance.
“I think romance is more of a language. Romance and love don’t go hand in
hand,” she said.
“Personally, I can’t be romantic to someone I truly love, and likewise,
when I don’t love a person, I can be the most romantic person ever.”
However if she really loves someone, she would not do anything to hurt or
harm herself. “Because I’d trust them with all my heart,” she said.
Annisa added she would want love to last forever. “Thus, no
commitments…Free and liberating.”
She however would not mind getting married “if I found the right one, in
which the relationship didn’t change regardless of the married status. That
would mean getting married purely as an act of romance… which is fine,” she
said.
For 28-year-old Yolanda Nirmala, love has such a powerful effect on her it
made her think twice
about her religion and chose to live without it. She said she found peace as an agnostic.
about her religion and chose to live without it. She said she found peace as an agnostic.
“Would it makes sense to you if I told you that being in love once led to
me being agnostic? That’s how powerful love is in my life,” she said.
Coming from a conservative Muslim family, Yolanda fell in love with a man
who had a Catholic upbringing. She was in her early 20s, in college; meanwhile,
her partner was in his early thirties.
Their families disapproved of their relationship because they came from
different faiths. They
continued to date in secret for fear of being separated.
She and her partner devised a plan to elope to Singapore and live abroad.
They started to save up money for their planned future together.
During this time, she started to question religion.
“I started to lose my faith in religion. I started to ask myself: ‘What is
the point of religion have if it used to hate other people?’ Because of a
different religion, one can hate and stay away from others?”
Life sent her on another path, Yolanda said, as her boyfriend was killed in
a car accident in their two years of relationship.
“I was sad as sad can be. But the thing that didn’t die with him, was me
being an agnostic,” she said. “I don’t feel there is a strong reason to fit in
boxes that separate people.”
For 29-year-old Ramdan Sudrajat, love has made him do things he never
imagined he could do.
“I cleaned my girlfriend’s father’s behind when he was ill after having a
stroke,” he said.
“I even surprised myself. I have never even seen my own father naked.
That’s the power of love,” he said.
The relationship with his girlfriend eventually fizzled. That was around
2006 he said, and he was over it.
“Failure is normal. Even though I regret the decision to break up. I still
remember her as a part of the story of my life,” he said.
“I think love is when you put your trust and hope in someone whom you wish
to be your life companion and who will be by your side until you get old,” he
said.
While Ramdan is looking to forge a lasting relationship soon, Yolanda said
she was not in a rush and was looking for a mature relationship, with a solid
long-term plan. “If a guy says sweet things to me such as ‘I like you’ or
something similar, until he proves it I would say it’s bulls**t,” she said. And
until she finds that love, she is happy with casual dates.
Maria Ferrari, 33, a mother and a singer, has a very rational perspective
on romantic love. She believes it is an illusion, and the emotion comes from a
combination neurotransmitters in the brain.
“In reality, [most] humans whether they realize it or not are
self-centered,” she said. “For me, the deepest and craziest [thing one can do]
for ‘love’ is to keep it unspoken.”
She believes a committed relationship occurs when two people agree to want
to “know” their partners.
“The ‘want’ is full of conflict. And often it becomes a drama, just like
sinetron,” she said. Maria added there was no time frame in getting to know
one’s partner. “Because humans are dynamic,” she went on.
Despite her rational perspective, Maria enjoys being infected with the
emotions.
“Being high and low is exciting. Because [sometimes] that is what people
look for. So life doesn’t feel that bland,” she said.
Scientists have explained love through neuroscience. A professor of
Neuroscience in Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, Larry Young. wrote in
scientific journal Nature, that love could be explained by a series of
neurochemical events in a specific area of the brain. From his research Young
finds that oxytocin levels in the brain may enhance humans ability to form
trusting relationships.
Meanwhile anthropologist Helen Fisher states that different
neurotransmitters such as testorerone, dopamine, serotonin and oxytocin have
roles in the phases of romantic love, which are lust, attraction and
attachment. In her articles, Fisher wrote that when someone faces rejection,
the body goes into protest and also a renewed passion that she coined
“frustration attraction”, which results from the prolong effect of dopamine.
To cope with all the highs and lows of love, Maria suggested being
conscious of all these emotions.
Taking advice from meditation teacher, she said: “Consciously enjoy
everything, and observe”.
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I’ve made a song for a boy.
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Annisa said her actions were driven by romance.
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Artikel 2
5 Most popular Destinations in
Indonesia for Holidaymakers
It seems
like everyone is enjoying the chance to celebrate a long holiday in their
favorite destination by taking advantage of two public holidays that appear
before the weekend.
According to Agoda, here are the
top-five favorite destinations in Indonesia based on last-minute bookings its
users recently made for this long weekend.
1. Bali
It’s not hard to understand why Bali
never fails to charm us. Not only rich in culture, this island is also blessed
with beautiful landscapes and an exciting lifestyle.
There are a lot of attractions that
are offered on the island, from stunning beaches, fantastic party life and
leisure activities, to amazing marine life and much more. With 28.6 percent of
total visits, there is no doubt that Bali will get busy this weekend.
2. Jakarta
Spending the long weekend in Jakarta
can be very exciting as there will be a lot of events that are happening this
weekend. From jewelry exhibitions, film screenings and a literary festival, you
will spend most of your free time hopping from one event to another, while
enjoying less crowded roads since most Jakartans choose to get away from the
city.
3. Bandung
Bandung has a lot to offer. Famously
called the Paris of Java, Bandung offers a unique experience
of urban life in a city that is surrounded by a stunning mountainous landscape.
This city attracts a large number of visitors every weekend, especially from
Jakarta, and is also known for its exciting college life.
It is
visited mostly because its cooler air, delicious culinary treats and elegant
Dutch architecture, which has been given new life by enthusiastic restaurateurs.
4. Yogyakarta
If you want to learn more about
Indonesia’s royal life, you should make a visit to Yogyakarta. This city is
known for its slow-paced life, rich culture and delicious traditional Javanese
food that offers a soulful experience unlike anything you’ve had before.
Visitors going to Yogyakarta mostly
head to the sultan’s palace, which is known as the keraton, or pay homage to
Indonesia’s most majestic temples, which are Borobudur and Prambanan.
5. Batam Island
Batam Island is mostly known as a
transit destination for visitors heading to the neighboring country Singapore,
or a favorite place for Singaporeans for a weekend getaway.
A melting pot that maintains a
unique culture and fantastic seafood, visitors going to Batam Island mostly
come to play golf or are attracted by discounted prices for electronics and
duty-free shopping centers since this island is a free-trade zone. ( kes )
Sumber : http://www.thejakartapost.com/travel/2016/05/08/5-most-popular-destinations-in-indonesia-for-holidaymakers.html
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favorite destination by taking advantage of two public holidays that appear
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Artikel 3
Olive oil
Olive oil is actually the juice of the olive, and it
is the only oil in the market that is extracted from a fresh fruit. Of course,
we've all read about the benefits of olive oil, and what it can do to our skin
and hair, and of course, we all believe that all Spanish beauties bathe in this
oil. But do we really know how to use this oil for everyday cooking, more importantly,
which grade of oil touse?
Perhaps not,
which is why even though many in the world have switched to olive oil, we're
still unsure about its usage. Time to get educated, then... To begin with,
here's bursting the most famous olive oil myth in India: We should use Extra
Virgin (EV) olive oil because it is
Extra virgin olive oil: It is the highest grade olive oil with perfect aroma and flavour. EV oil is got from the first cold pressing of the olive fruit within 24 hours of harvesting. It is heavy, and its viscosity is higher than other grades of olive oil and therefore, it is mainly use is for preparing cold dishes: dressing salads, pasta, rice andvegetables, meat and fish.
Extra virgin olive oil: It is the highest grade olive oil with perfect aroma and flavour. EV oil is got from the first cold pressing of the olive fruit within 24 hours of harvesting. It is heavy, and its viscosity is higher than other grades of olive oil and therefore, it is mainly use is for preparing cold dishes: dressing salads, pasta, rice andvegetables, meat and fish.
Olive oil: This variety is a combination of
refined olive oil and EV olive oil. Refined olive oil is obtained by refining oil that
does not possess optimum characteristics. After
refining, the oil is blended with EV oilive ol. Olive oil is an intermediate
grade oil the best. Well, not really. At least, not for preparing Indian dishes. EV olive oil may
be best in flavour, but its flavour is so strong that it can change the taste
of the dish! Also, deep-frying in EV olive oil is not advisable as it is heavy
and viscous as compared to other grades of olive oil. Therefore, EV olive oil
is suitable for only flavouring, dressings and condiments or for integrating
foods - like making cold sauces, crushing ingredients and preparing Carpaccio
or marinated dishes.
So then, what
is the best option? Olive pomace oil. It is the cooking grade oil, and is used
all over Italy, Spain and the Mediterranean for every type of cooking. Pomace
oil is not costly, is light and has neutral with medium aroma and flavour,
suitable for pan and deep frying, stir-fries, sautes and stews. It is also
suitable for all types of body massage.
Olive pomace
oil: This is the main cooking
grade oil variety. It is a light oil with neutral taste and flavour and is the
most suitable oil for Indian cuisine as it does not change the flavour or taste
of any preparation. This oil is
obtained by treating the olive residue paste (after the
fruit has been pressed) with solvents to extract oil, refining and then
blending this product with EV oil in order to enhance the product and its
health benefits, taste and flavour. And, this oil is ideal for cooking all
types and varieties of Indian dishes. It neither changes the taste nor presents
any difficulties while cooking. Indian cuisine, whether fried, roasted,
'bhunoed' or cooked by any other method, tastes as good with Olive Pomace oil
as it does when prepared in sunflower, safflower, corn or any other oil. Also,
when frying at between 130 and 190 o C, olive oil forms a crisp, golden crust
making the fried food much more appetizing but without affecting its
nutritional value, as the oil hardly penetrates the food, leaving it light and
digestible. Each portion of this oil used for deep frying may be reused 3-4
times as long as it is filtered carefully after each use through a gauze,
muslin or a suitable paper filter.
And this one's
for those who think the oil is really costly: Yes, any grade of olive oil costs
more than other edible oils. But look at it this way: It takes only 1/3rd the
quantity of other edible oils to cook in olive oil, and since it has a high
smoking point, it can be reused 3-4 times. Therefore, the effective cost of
olive oil is 1/9th of its actual price!
Sumber : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/diet/Know-your-olive-oil/articleshow/7805920.cms
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Refined olive oil is obtained by refining oil that
does not possess optimum characteristics.
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obtained by treating the olive residue paste.
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