Social Media Celeb

In this era people is taking business to another level. People use internet everywhere and every time. It has changed from a terrier need to something which is more important. This world has become borderless and everyone is connected through one thing, internet. It also change the human behavior. Nowadays people prefer to do it online, they do online crosscheck if they heard something they never heard before. If that thing popped up well on the internet searching engine, it adds some plus points.
Instagram as one of those booming social media nowadays has pretty much changed everyone's habit as well. Whether they realized it or not, taking picture and post them on Instagram is become another "must thing to do". Not few of them, taking things even more serious. People start to take their picture quality to post to another level. A friend of mine said that "you are what you post". And i pretty much agree with this one. Approved some so as well.
Having a nice feeds or interesting one is one thing that make people follow your Instagram account. Some people prefer to keep it nice and add not so much life in it as long as they have a decent Instagram feed; means: they do shots which people on Instagram will like it (name it like: food picture from above, a lot of decorations which is good, or whatever nice depends on the object needs). Or, they can do it in the other way, posting so much picture with not so much edited life yet people still want to follow them just because its either fun, amazing, desirable, luxurious. Whatever it is one point that i get here is: you need to make it interesting, because you never know how popular you'll get from it. Good thing about that? You never know how far a free online media can take your life. Yet of course it always up to you when it comes to take your life somewhere. But some people that i found interesting on Instagram DO know what they're doing with their Instagram feeds. Its a visual social media anyway, so when you open their feeds you've gotta imagine something about them and their lives through the photos. And its everybody's secret now that you can make some cash once you know how to roll yourself here. If you want to?
Second up is Twitter. I don't know if you're still using this social media but i still am. One of the reason why is because i can find any news from it and what makes it interesting is people have a right to whatever they want to sepal there. Ideas, Critics, Suggestions, anything interesting that come from the right people will make a great power. What i say here its not that kind of "whatever" but you know, they got so many followers for a reason yes? Unlike any other media, with this one you can tweet as many as you like and your follower won't find it weird. You'll get even more eyes if what your tweets is something that would make people feel worth to follow. Anyway who wants to follow a nonsense tweet that you'll see all over your timeline? Catching up with anyone who's using it also won't be so far. As long as they have one whoever it is, name it from Obama, Jokowi, your favorite actress, your friend, your crush, or people who just sit next to you, they're just a tweet away for you to tweet what's in your head at that moment. If you got something good in there? One of those people, like Raditya Dika @RadityaDika (I have a lot of name to be listed but i just can't remember them one by one right now) spill it! As long as it won't hurt people, you're allowed to spill. Guess what, you can affect people that you don't even know. I imagine how fast the good vibes could spread if we all just know how to use one.
Anyway, its a simple; even something that happen everyday to post whatever we're going though to social media nowadays. You tweet, post, update your status anything through online media. The way we live is changing, and so are our habits. Its a good news that you can use that habit for something extraordinary or even give more advantage for yourself (even money) if you want to. Or just simply you can effect people by what you post.. for free.
What i am trying to say here is that everybody has their own potential, their own uniqueness that sometimes they don't even know how powerful it is. I know its not everyone, but from the fact that i know, i know some people is now floating by doing the things that they like and posting them on the internet by social medias. You can't forget how lucky Justin Beiber is, no? From what i see here, people will keep using that social medias or they even will take it another level (if now Path already provides 'sleep and 'awake' status, can you imagine what it will provides years from now?).
So, if you have one, or i believe you have more than one, why don't you try to give a shot?


By:
Joyce.

Logically in Love.

Kata orang, “Cinta itu buta”. Tapi saya lebih suka “Jangan buta karena cinta”.

Banyak orang yang sepertinya logikanya mati kalo lagi pas jatuh cinta. Nggak bisa disalahin  juga sih. Saya juga pernah ngalamin yang kayak gitu. Tapi coba deh dipikir lagi. Apa bisa kita matikan logika kita saat kita sedang jatuh cinta? Sedangkan otak dan hati selalu bekerja dengan cara yang saling bertolak belakang.

Kalo untuk usia masa-masa remaja yang masih tergolong teenager, mungkin yang namanya perasaan bakal lebih dominan daripada logika. Biasanya mereka ngalamin yang namanya cinta monyet. Maunya kemana-mana cinta-cintaan. Dunia milik berdua, yang lain ngontrak.

Nah, kalo udah mulai masuk dunia yang penghuninya diisi dengan manusia umur 20 tahunan ke atas, biasanya logika yang mulai bekerja lebih dominan. Entah itu cewek atau cowok. Mereka yang usia 20 tahunan ke atas, biasanya sudah mulai memikirkan masa depan. Mulai dari pekerjaan, penghasilan, sampai dunia rumah tangga.

Tapi sebagai manusia yang cara kerja otak dan hatinya berlainan, nggak semua juga bisa dipukul sama rata. Ada juga yang umur 20 tahunan tapi masih suka main perasaan aja tanpa logika. Jadi kalo pas lagi jatuh cinta suka nggak mikirin pekerjaan calonnya, yang penting cinta.

Well, mari kita langsung ke inti cerita.

Untuk kalian semua, terutama kaum hawa yang umur 20 ke atas, misal umur 22 dan seterusnya, dan sudah masuk ke dunia kerja, pernah terpikir nggak, kalo kelak pingin dapet pasangan yang pekerjaannya jelas, penghasilan jelas, dan terjamin?

Pernah kan?

Itu yang namanya logika.

Saya nggak mau mengesampingkan faktor keimanan seorang laki-laki atau seberapa porsi sayangnya yang bisa diberikan untuk si cewek. Tetap saja 2 hal itu juga nggak kalah penting. Atau mungkin juga dari sisi kecocokan sifat satu sama lain. Tapi bukankah kepastian masa depan juga diperlukan oleh seorang perempuan yang mau melepas masa lajang? Bukankah biasa perempuan juga berpikir bahwa kelak dia dan anaknya layak untuk mendapatkan kehidupan yang terjamin?

Nggak sedikit juga orang yang berpikir bahwa cinta bisa mengalahkan segalanya. Well, I’m not naïve. Saya hanya berusaha bersikap realisitis di tengah kehidupan yang penuh dengan permainan ini. Tidak perlu menetapkan kriteria materi setinggi langit untuk menempuh masa depan. Cukup kepastian pekerjaan, sebagai bentuk tanggung jawab untuk menghidupi anak, istri, dan diri sendiri. Itu saja.

Tapi pendapat tiap orang berbeda. Kalo Anda termasuk perempuan yang punya pandangan berbeda dengan saya, it’s ok. Yah, mungkin saya termasuk the only exception. Hahaa..

Sekali lagi, materi bukan segalanya. Tapi logika juga perlu dimainkan saat kita sedang jatuh cinta. Karena kita para cewek, selalu layak mendapatkan yang terbaik. Lagipula,

cinta, tanpa adanya logika komitmen, mau dibawa kemana?

By: @sherlynfs

Making A Dogcision: Buying or Adopting?

Are you a dog lover who are thinking of getting a dog of your own? Are you a pack leader who want to add more dogs to your current pack? Whoever you are, if you're considering a dog to make your house merrier, I wanna give you some insights regarding where you should take your future dogs from and why. Because apparently, taking a dog in requires more thoughts than we think. Besides deciding on what kind of breed you want, you also have to think about the place to get that dog(s).

Basically, there are 2 ways of owning dogs:

1. Buying from pet stores/breeders
2. Adopting from animal shelters

A lot of us, mainly in Indonesia, love to buy dogs from a pet store. There are only a few who actually thinking of adopting. Well, which one is a better way to get a dog? Buying or adopting? Here are some considerations you should look into:

When you decided to get a dog, as a pet, think of the reasons WHY you want a dog. Do you want it to be your friend and companion? Do you want it to be profitable to you? Or maybe, you want a dog just because it’s so stylish and posh to own one. Think: Once you have a dog, you're fully responsible for it, you're expected to be the pack leader who could create balance in your dog's life. Having a dog means so much more than feeding and showering it with love.

First of all, for people who want a dog for companionship, and no economical or business purposes, I strongly suggest adopting. Do you know how many strayed, mistreated and neglected dogs out there? PLENTY. 

These type of dogs are usually rescued and brought to the nearest animal shelters in the neighborhood, where they’re literally waiting for their planned death. If they don’t find someone who want to take them in soon, they are scheduled to be put to death, whether in an ethical (euthanized) or unethical way (brain electrocuted). By adopting dogs from animal shelters, you have somewhat taken part in rescuing these less fortunate dogs. 

It also means less dogs killed for no reason at all. Every dog deserve a second chance. Adopting means giving them a chance to have a better, happier life as a dog. Forget the notions about how certain breed or even strayed dogs are wild and untamable, dangerous, even, for humans.  They're all wrong. 

Like Cesar Milan said, any dogs can be aggressive and dangerous if not raised correctly. Every dog can be balanced, if given the chance. At the end of the day, it's not the breed, it's the owner. 

However, we gotta admit that adopting bears its own risks too. You have so little information regarding their health or temperament issues. That’s why it’s important that you do your homework before deciding to adopt. Talk to people around you (veterinarians, dog trainers, groomers) about the local animal shelters. Professionals usually have more resources. Pick an animal shelter that is trusted, non-profit oriented, reputable, and the one that’s truly willing to help you pick a dog that suits you best. Don’t forget to ask whether the shelter is willing to take the dog back, not because you’ll throw it away someday, but just in case the dog you’ve adopted isn’t the right dog for you. 

Some animal shelters are willing, even insist upon taking the dog back if you turn out to be a ‘wrong’ owner (it’s also a sign of a great animal shelter). Don’t worry about the breed of the dogs. Even in animal shelters, there’s a big chance you’ll find the breed you’re looking for, some might even be pedigrees. But, in my honest opinion, breed doesn’t really matter. 

Finding the right dog to fit your lifestyle and capabilities, is the most vital part of adopting. Again, it's not the breed, it's the owner. What’s more, adopting is cheaper than buying from a store. Though it’s not entirely free, the fee you’ll pay is not for the shelter’s own profit, but usually to cover the cost of taking care all the rescued dogs. By adopting, you have rescued a dog, given it a new home, let it start a new, and hopefully happy-balanced life.

On the contrary, if you’re someone who raises show dogs, or even owning a dog for the sake of social status, adopting might not be a good option. You’d rather buy dogs from a pet store, who can guarantee that you get the best dog that comes with legal and official certificates. However, I personally don’t like the idea of buying from a pet store. 

But even if you decided to buy, please make sure to choose the best pet shop. Some pet shop gets the dogs through a very unethical way. Most pet shops get their pets from pet mills. What is a pet mill? A pet mill basically is a ‘factory’ of dogs. Pet mills breed dogs purely to gain maximum profits. Mothers are forced to get pregnant non-stop. 

In most cases, their welfares aren’t taken into consideration. They live just to give birth to more and more puppies. When they’re no longer needed, they’re left to die. It is that simple. When dogs are no longer profitable, they’re useless, hence gone their existence. [To learn more about pet mills, you can go to http://stoppuppymills.org/inside_a_puppy_mill.html. If you find similar pratices in your area, please report them to your local animal rescue organizations or the authorities.]

That’s why it’s important to be certain that you’re buying from a responsible breeder. If you want to own a pedigree, get it from a certified, responsible, and reputable breeder. From the information I gained, reputable breeders don’t send their purebred dogs to some pet stores just to live in a cage. It’s impossible. They say that you’ll see reputable breeders when you see them. You’ll know it when you see them. If you’re unsure, once again, talk to professionals. Talk to dog owners who own purebred dogs. Or go to an obedience club, talk to the people there. One thing for sure, reputable breeders have a good reputation.

To put it in a nutshell, it’s your choice whether to buy or to adopt, as both options have their own pros and cons. I strongly recommend adopting (or maybe rescuing), but if there aren’t animal shelters in your area, please buy dogs from trusted shops or, even better, a trusted breeder. I believe the procedures will be even more complicated when you buy from a reputable breeder or shops, but they will be so willing and helpful in picking the perfect dog for you. You’ll ultimately get a best friend for life. One last thing, do your homework right before deciding to own a dog, in any ways.  Again, do your homework.

Woof luck!

[ The writer never buy dogs. She always gets them for free. But she doesn't favor the idea of buying from a pet shop. She thinks that you can’t just buy one from a pet shop, you have to buy all, since they’re all usually very miserable. Rescue them all if you can. Getting a dog for free (from friends, acquaintances, relatives, families, etc. who own too many dogs or pet owners who can no longer take care of their dogs) is even a better idea than buying from some irresponsible breeders/shops. Know where you get your dogs, support your local animal shelters and animal rescue organizations, go against pet mills, make the world a better place for men's best friend.  :-) ]

By: @dephchii