I've never thought of visiting Indonesia. All this while, I expect the first place in Indonesia I would go is Bali. However, Jakarta has become the first.
Knew about the need to go over to Jakarta on Wednesday, flew over on Thursday, and came back on Friday. The entire trip was short and fast, and we spent only about 22.5 hours on the foreign neighboring land.
This morning, after the meeting with client, we tried to get a taxi back to hotel. While YH (my senior) and TS (the sales person from Singapore) were trying hard, I saw some kids selling newspapers around.
I really don't have much impression with Jakarta, except few years ago, a friend told me that once she got off from cab, many kids came towards her to ask for money.
It was lunch time. People came out from buildings, and there were many pedestrians crossing the roads. The kids flocked to those people to sell the newspapers they held on hands.
Most of the time, people just showed a NO gesture. Nothing could be sold!
The kids did not give up, but kept repeating the same.
Once in awhile, the security guard directed them to stay further away from the entrance of building.
I was like... feeling don't know how. Really can't explain the feeling in exact sentences.
I was wondering if that is what they are supposed to do at this age?
How do they confront with selling newspapers instead of going to school for formal studies?
How long will that last for? One year, few years, or forever?
Kids should have the appropriate childhood. But who is there to define, what is the "most appropriate" kind of childhood?
I believe that they are still very innocent and naive. They are even quite happy with what they are doing. Perhaps they clearly know they do not have any other choice for a better life, then just be positive with what they are having at the moment.
When they saw me taking their photographs, they quickly posed at me! I was glad too seeing their smiles and the actions that match with their age.
They were very energetic!!
After the photo-taking session, they didn't come to me asking for money. I was thinking if I could do something to make them happier. However, at that moment I only had 2 Kopiko candies with me - not enough to please all of them.
Maybe I should have at least given him a "most attractive smile" award?
They are really cute!!!
Knew about the need to go over to Jakarta on Wednesday, flew over on Thursday, and came back on Friday. The entire trip was short and fast, and we spent only about 22.5 hours on the foreign neighboring land.
When I woke up, The Jakarta Post had been delivered to our room. I picked it up to the table, but didn't read it.
This morning, after the meeting with client, we tried to get a taxi back to hotel. While YH (my senior) and TS (the sales person from Singapore) were trying hard, I saw some kids selling newspapers around.
They seem to be having fun! Don't they?
I really don't have much impression with Jakarta, except few years ago, a friend told me that once she got off from cab, many kids came towards her to ask for money.
It was lunch time. People came out from buildings, and there were many pedestrians crossing the roads. The kids flocked to those people to sell the newspapers they held on hands.
Most of the time, people just showed a NO gesture. Nothing could be sold!
The kids did not give up, but kept repeating the same.
Once in awhile, the security guard directed them to stay further away from the entrance of building.
I was like... feeling don't know how. Really can't explain the feeling in exact sentences.
I was wondering if that is what they are supposed to do at this age?
How do they confront with selling newspapers instead of going to school for formal studies?
How long will that last for? One year, few years, or forever?
Kids should have the appropriate childhood. But who is there to define, what is the "most appropriate" kind of childhood?
I believe that they are still very innocent and naive. They are even quite happy with what they are doing. Perhaps they clearly know they do not have any other choice for a better life, then just be positive with what they are having at the moment.
When they saw me taking their photographs, they quickly posed at me! I was glad too seeing their smiles and the actions that match with their age.
They were very energetic!!
After the photo-taking session, they didn't come to me asking for money. I was thinking if I could do something to make them happier. However, at that moment I only had 2 Kopiko candies with me - not enough to please all of them.
Maybe I should have at least given him a "most attractive smile" award?
They are really cute!!!
4 comments:
they last boy is really funny with his eyes expressions.
i think it's coz i pressed the shutter before he's fully prepared :)
hey, i will be in jakarta by end of april. Just like you, jakarta is my first stop in indonesia...:)
Oh..yeah! the kid look funny!
good trip then, sam!
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