Friday 26 July 2013

The Oldest Music Instrument, Ocarina

I have recently been amazed by this small whistle-like instrument. Thanks to my sweet cousin who presented me this sweet Ocarina that she got from a trip to Taiwan.



My Ocarina is made from ceramic, and I can put it around my neck; it comes pretty handy. It sounds like Indonesian bamboo flute, with complete notes from c to b, including c#, d#, f#, etc. Although I have not managed to play those minor notes.

From the manual book I know that Ocarina is as ancient as 4000 years old. Moreover, they said it is originated from China, although another online source tells me it comes from South America.

Ancient Chinese Ocarina is made from stone, wood, bone, shell, and gourd; the design is inspired by humana or animals. I believe mine looks like a turtle, doesn't it?

Historians believe that Ocarina was played at important ceremonies. The myth has it that the "masters" played it to tame wild beast, and musicians won wars simply because the sound made by Ocarina which was able to hypnotize enemies.

Well, I will go back to master my Okay-rina. Thank you for reading ;)

Sunday 7 July 2013

Psychological Closure of Missing Someone



I did a bit of psychological reasearch about the feeling of missing someone. Then I came up with these conclusions:

1) It is a nice feeling. Accept it, don't resist!

2) The reasons of missing could be: you are in love, you enjoyed the golden moments with him or her, or simply you just miss his or her qualities.

3) The feeling of missing someone could appear because your souls are not inline in times. Meaning the person you miss might be actually thinking about you too.

Be thankful for the feeling as it is a beautiful gift you can get as a person. It shows how human you are! However do not put off things you have planned. Just live it and ride your rollercoaster!

DISCOMPOSURE



I miss you with every sorrow and tearflow
realising that you might not miss me back, my dear

Yes we talk and joke as if you were near
but your gaze and touch I forfeit here

Objectively I have myself in control
Subjectively inside I am bumped into uncertain wall
I am haunted by question
which the answer I fear to hear
Trying to put forward all the rationale
yet something opposes it, against me

Too afraid to admit that I need you
Too ignorant to realise that I care
Too fragile to know, I may be in love with you

Jakarta 8th of July, 2013
Midnight