Jedidiah

After waiting quite long for my Fulbright notification, I finally got an email from the committee. I know I didn't make it since July 2013 when accidentally reading one of the successful candidate's status on Facebook. He is my Senior High school friend. So, it is not a surprise anymore when I read this email; Dear Ms. Haniva Yunita Leo, A preliminary review of your recent application for the 2014 Fulbright Ph.D Program has been now made by a panel of Indonesian and American representatives on behalf of the American Indonesian Exchange Foundation. We regret to inform you that the panel is unable to include your application among those selected for further consideration. Your interest in the 2014 Fulbright Ph.D Program is greatly appreciated, and we wish you every success in your future endeavors. We would encourage you to reapply next year, if you are still interested in participating in this program. Best wishes, Indonesian Fulbright Program Team American Indonesian Exchange

7 October. Raining. I have been looking forward to October 7th because there are two things I love from this day; Joseph's birthday and raining. His birthday has been such a blessed day, that's why even I have to repeat it over and over, I still love to say; "happy birthday Mr. 0710. You make 07 October always special in my life." I am thankful for this moment coz I know that you grow a day older and see how this sentimental fool can be.., when she tries to write a birthday song, when she thinks so hard to make your day, when she's getting lost in all her thoughts, when she waits a whole day to say.... "I love you" If everything has been written down why worry we say, it's you and me with a little left of sanity