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Ilustrasi :'(

barusan masak perkedel tuna nih. sumpah masakanku bikin kaget Mom, dia bilang enak banget. ceritanya aku mau bikin lunch tapi mom kehabisan bahan makanan "normal" di kulkas. aku udah bosen indomie, tiap pagi aku ngehindari sereal dengan makan indomie (sereal sama aja kayak minum susu buat aku. gak bikin kenyang. tahu lah perut Indonesia). akhirnya Mom sama aku ngutak - ati gudang makanan (yep, di sini ada ruangan khusus buat nyimpen makanan. kadang aku ngerasa rumah aku itu kayak toserba makanan. apa aja ada. hahahaha) dan gak sengaja nemu tuna siap saji dalam plastik. inilah efek kalo kamu gak nemu korned sapi selama dua bulan dan bener - bener sengsara pengen makanan masakan normal ala Seneng (rumah aku di Indonesia letaknya di daerah yang namanya Seneng) ya udah masak aja itu daging tuna ala perkedal korned yang biasa aku makan.

cara masak:

siapin tuna siap saji yang biasanya udah digiling dalam kemasan. tenang aja, biasanya udah asin jadi gak perlu tambah garem.
siapin satu butir telur
siapin bawang putih secukupnya (alias sesukanya. hahahaha). di giling pake food processor kalo mau rempong atau diulek pake ulekan obat seperti yang aku lakuin. hahahaha
kocok telur, masukin bawang dan tuna siap saji.
aduk sampe rata
panasin canola oil (aku gak mau make olive oil lagi karena gara - gara minyak itu soto sapiku rasanya bener - bener "Amerika" daripada "Indonesia"). make minyak sayur juga gak papa, lebih bagus lagi kalau make minyak sawit biar "indonesia" banget
goreng adonan tuna sampe kecoklatan
tuna siap dimakan dengan nasi thailand (ning kene ora ana beras saka Indonesia. anane beras saka Thailand). make saos tomat juga asik kok, tergantung selere

so this is it! perkedel tuna ala Chef Doni Achsan

PS: aku makan dua piring nasi gara - gara ketagihan sama nih masakan. Oh iya, menu makanan ini bisa buat dua orang kok. dan pas waktu aku selese makan tuh lunch baru sadar "kenapa gak aku post di blog?" buahahahaha ya udah ga ada fotonya deh :P

bener - bener kenyang

Doni Achsan

dear readers,

kayaknya udah lama banget aku gak ngepos di blog aku. kali ini aku bakal cerita tentang pelajaran - pelajaran apa aja yang aku ambil buat satu tahun mendatang di Chilton High School.

SEMESTER 1

BLOCK 1. GRAPHICS AND DESIGN

Desain Grafis? yep aku ambil! mumpung di amrik kan? hahahahaha. di kelas ini kita belajar tentang desain. jujur ini kelas paling asyik yang aku dapet di sini, berhubung hobi nggambar aku ngematch sama hobi ndekem berjam2 depan kompi. project pertama aku surprising banget: ngedesain template buat skateboard. di Indo kapan ya ada pelajaran gini di SMA? selain itu side job aku namanya Scanogram, yaitu semacam teknik desain yang berkaitan dengan scan benda 2D ataupun 3D dan kita wajib ngedit hasil scan ke empat tampilan yang berbeda dengan adobe photoshop

This course will encompass several areas of graphic media such as printmaking, design projects (commercial, collage and mosaics), and papermaking (combined with other media).

By the end of this course, the students will be able to:

· Extend and reinforce his/her knowledge of printmaking by successfully creating relief and drypoint printing techniques.

· Gain an awareness of various techniques used in graphic art and demonstrates their skills in composition, illustration, and computer graphics.

· Understand that design education includes skills in the design of environments, objects, information and experiences.

BLOCK 2. ENGLISH 12

Belajar bahasa Inggris di engara dengan bahasa nasionalnya Bahasa Inggris ---> susah BANGET! tapi di sini pengajarnya enak banget dan sistem eblajarnya bener2 asyik. so sampe rumah jadi semangat buat belajar deh. hahahaha. dan hari ini aku bahagia banget! essay yang aku buat dapet nilai A+ (38/35, aslinya 33/35 cuma karena aku ngumpulinnya pas hari itu juga aku dapet bonus +5 credits) dan PR-ku dapet A juga (32/34)! padahal temen2 lain kebanyakan B+ atau B. Alhamdulillah di sini aku bisa bikin kaget guru bahasa Inggrisku. hahahahaha #ketawa puas

oh iya, tambahan hari ini aku ada kuis buat extra credit. guess what, i got 9/10 yang setara sama A (karena bentuknya extra credit gak dilabelin A, B, etc tapi krn aku dapet bonus 9 kredit maka entar kredit akhir aku plus 9 deh hahahahaha) dan anak2 yang lain kebanyakan B. somehow bangga banget bisa dapet straight A berbahsa Inggris walaupun Bahasa Inggris merupakan bahasa ketigaku di Indonesia (setelah Bahasa Indonesia dan Bahasa Jawa tentunya)

Prerequisite: Senior standing and successful completion of English 9, English 10, and English 11.

Students will read and analyze a variety of authors in British Literature and late 20th century fiction in a variety of genres. Students will also focus on modern non-fiction genres including the newspaper and newsmagazine. Focus will be on development of elevated writing techniques; including self-editing, formulating cohesive thesis statements, and writing well-organized and thoughtful formal essays and research papers.

BLOCK 3. OFF BLOCK

jam kosong! yeaaaah! aku mabil ini karena saran hostmom. dia khawatir aku bakal susah sama English 12 jadinya butuhjam kosong buat belajar di perpus. yep, aku ambil nih OFF BLOCK dan alhamdulillah ngebantu banget buat ngerjain PR atau belajar sebelum ulangan. dis amping itu lumayan lah bisa maen sama Julie, anak exchange dari Norwegia.

BLOCK 4. DESIGN AND DRAFTING (1^ST QUARTER)

kalau anak STM (dan SMA N 1 Magelang yang diajar sama Pak Bambang) pasti tau materi
proyeksi kan? disini aku belajar proyeksi lagi, yang menurut aku agak susah di Indonesia, tapi di sini Alhamdulillah aku menguasai banget. mungkin karena faktor fasilitas dan mentornya ajdi aku bisa lebih paham dari sebelumnya. kelas ini dipersiapkan buat pra - kuliah di jurusan arsitektur, teknik (terutama teknik sipil) dan fakultas lain.

Design is a term course that deals with varying aspects of drafting, design, and problem solving. This course will give introductions to sketching, hand drafting, two-dimensional drafting, three-dimensional drafting, blueprint reading, architectural design, and engineering assemblies to problem solve.

At the completion of this course students will be able to: (1) identify differing drawing types, line types and their uses, drafting tools, and program commands (2) draft an object from a drawing, actual object, or list of plans/ideas (3) read a blueprint accurately (4) explain the important role of drafting and design in our society today (5) use their knowledge of design to solve mechanical and engineering problems.

BLOCK 4. AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (2^ND QUARTER)

Di sini kita eblajar tentang system pemerintahan Amerika Serikat. Aku belum tahu banyak tentang kelas ini since aku masih njalanin quarter 1 dan belum masuk ke quarter 2.

Students will be able to identify the structural basis of our national, state, and local government. Building upon that base, students will develop their analytical and critiquing skills to work toward better government procedures and practices. Students will improve their skills of relating current government developments to their historical context.

SEMESTER 2

BLOCK 1. ADVANCED BIOLOGY

Sebenarnya aku ngambil College Prep. Biology sebelum ini, karena disitu kelasnya emang bener2 didesain buat praktek kuliah yang diterapkan pada anak2 SMA. So pasti gak kayak pelajaran bio di Indonesia yang cuma baca buku, kopas hasil praktikum temen, dan tidur siang pas jam terakhir. Sayangnya aku gak tau kalo kelas ini dikhususkan untuk Sophomores (kelas X) buat latihan praktek sebelum lanjut ke kelas yang lebih tinggi. Akhirnya aku ganti ke Advanced Biology, imbang antara praktek dan materi dan merupakan kelas dengan level tertinggi di sini. Semoga aja bias survive, amin!

Advanced Biology is a Two Term elective for college or tech school bound seniors. Students who qualify may apply for dual credit (5 credits) in college biology through Silver Lake College (SLC).

Advanced Biology is a course that familiarizes students with the basic concepts of human anatomy and physiology. The students will take a systems approach to reach an understanding of human structure and function. There will be a strong emphasis on laboratories, lab practicals, and the use of biotechnology.

Upon completion of the course, students will:

· Have a better understanding of human structure and function and its relationship with various medical related fields

· Be able to demonstrate mastery of: concepts, knowledge, and appropriate techniques used in many college laboratories and in some applied medical and veterinary professions

BLOCK 2. PERSONAL BUSINESS AND FINANCE (3^RDQUARTER)

Aku ambil ini karena pengen banget bias ngirit uang saku. Bener2 personal banget ya? Hahahaha.

Designed for all students, Personal Business/Finance will explore the student’s roles and financial responsibility as a student, citizen, family member, consumer, and employee. It will cover current research, laws, technology and personal investment strategies as they relate to an individual’s finances.

Topics include career strategies, money management, financial security, credit management, and consumer rights and responsibilities.

BLOCK 2. HEALTHFUL LIVING (4^TH QUARTER)

Pelajaran ini menurut aku pribadi adalah gabungan ilmu alam dan social. Di sini kita belajar tentang hubungan interpersonal dan juga hidup dengan sehat.

This is the final required course in the Human Growth and Development series. This course will be counted for freshmen and transfer students who have not fulfilled the DPI’s requirement of .5 credit of Health. The main emphasis of this course is to help the students understand the complexity of the family and how it is formed, maintained and improved. It is concerned with the development of adult responsibility with the understanding that sexuality is a part of the individual’s personality and that it contributes to creative drives and abilities and helps to distinguish the personas of an individual.

Sound scientific knowledge will be taught concerning every aspect of human sexuality so that students will be able to make wise decisions. If parents do not wish their children to attend periods during which sensitive issues are discussed including homosexuality, contraception, abortion, and family planning, they may have these children excused by completing the form provided for this purpose.

Students thus excused are to be scheduled in study halls during the times of their absence at no penalty.

The central issue woven throughout this course centers on the family with the assumption that students will be enabled to formulate intelligent decisions regarding marriage and family life.

At the end of this course students will be able to:

· Analyze their personality to “realize” who they are

· Write goals and benefits from community involvement

· Demonstrate techniques of effective communication

· Become a more educated/responsible decision-maker

· Analyze the need for strong families

· Explain the difference between sex and sexuality

· Examine the consequences of sex

· Draw up a budget for single living and find a job to support that lifestyle

· Become familiar with help available to families in time of crisis

BLOCK 3. DRAWING AND PAINTING

Sebenarnya aku ambil kelas ini biar masih ada pelajaran yang aku senengin di semester dua. Hahahahaha. Gak jauh beda sama pelajaran seni lukis di Indonesia, Cuma aku yakin banget system pengajarannya bakal beda dengan variasi teknik yang lebih terarah pula.

The main emphasis of the course will focus on various drawing media such as pencil (graphite and colored), pastels and charcoal using a variety of techniques. Painting will explore watercolor, acrylic and oil mediums focusing on realistic and abstract renderings.

By the end of the course the students will be able to:

· Improve their drawing skills with varying techniques such as: contour, gesture, perspective, value shading, crosshatching, pointillism, computer generated images.

· Gain experience with new and old materials such as: scratchboard, pen and ink, charcoal, pastels, colored pencil and combining medias.

· Demonstrate his/her ability to develop techniques of controlling and applying acrylic or oil paint such as: priming, blending, scumbling, hardedge, glazing, shading and combining acrylic or oil paint with other media.

· Demonstrate his/her ability to develop techniques of controlling and applying watercolor paint such as: mixing colors, dry brush, wet on wet, wet on dry, washes, reserving whites, scratching out, and combining watercolor and other media.

BLOCK 4. ADVANCED MATH CONCEPT II

Di sini kita belajar etntang konsep yang lebih mendalam tentang matematika. Mungkin hamper setara dengan pelajaran kelas XI akhir atau kelas XII awal di Indonesia. (di sini ada kalukulus Cuma aku gak mau ambil. Entar aja aku ambil di Indonesia.)

Students will learn analytic geometry, conics, advanced functions, limits, college-level trigonometry, and introductory calculus. Students interested in science, engineering, or mathematics as a college major are strongly advised to complete this class before graduation.

really excited here!

Doni Achsan

OMG AKA WTF - rambut gondrong

udah lama gak blogging nih. saatnya ngepost beberapa pengalaman baru di Amrik :)

22/8/2011

Hari ini Shou Shan masak buat dinner. mom bantuin masak, aku main2 sama yang lain. kita nunggu lama banget dan akhirnya jam 9 malem makan malam udah siap. kita makan lahap banget. sumpah ya ini pertama kalinya aku makan makanan yang "familier", berhubung ini chinese food. ada ayam yang mirip banget sama semur ayam kita! hahahahaha

selese makan kita foto2. yup, aku akhirnya baru ngasih beberapa bingkisan buat the Buelows. tas laptop buat winnie, tas tangan buat ellen, tas sekolah buat philip, blus buat mom, sama kemeja buat dad. SEMUANYA BATIK. hahahaha. aku juga ngasih beberapa gantungan kunci buat Shou Shan, Ali, sama Antonio. Shoushan dan Ali adalalah pegawai 'exchange" dari China dan Skotlandia yang kerja beberapa bulan di dairynya Dad. mereka orangnya asik2. hahahaha

Our amazing supper - clockwise : philip, me, ellen, shou shan, dad, mom, antonio, and ali

hostfam aku make bingkisan yang aku kasih ek mereka. seneng deh ngelihatnya #terharu

24/8/2011

art day! daripada gak ada kerjaan aku maen ke art studionya mom. kita bikin art work. mom ngelanjutin lukisannya di kain, aku nggambar make krayon di buku gambarku. oya aku mau cerita sbeleum ini aku ke Appleton, kota gede 40 menit dari rumah aku. aku main ke Hobby Lobby, tempat dimana kita bisa nemuin barang2 buat kebutuhan hobi kita. aku beli banyak banget pensil lukis, krayon, sama buku gambar, dan alat2 lukis lainnya mumpung diskon 40 persen. hahahahahaha

aku nggambar pentas seni di Indonesia. mom suka karya aku. kata dia mending lukisannya segera dipigura dan dipasang di art studionya, terus kalo lucky kan bisa kejual dan nambah uang saku (well, kayaknya tanpa uang saku aja aku udah lebih dari makmur) BUAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA

di art studio. di belakang ada studio buat para artist ngerjain art work mereka. seru abis!

memperingati 8 tahun berdirinya art studio mom dkk :)

di depan art studionya mom di Hilbert, Wisconsin, 30 menit dari rumah aku

25/8/2011

BIRTHDAY PARTY! yep, hari ini philip ulang tahun. kita sekeluarga main ke Supper Club yang letaknya in the middle of nowhere, tapi sumpah pelanggannya banyak bangat. kita aja nunggu sekitar sejam buat dapet seat. hahahaha. kita makan steak di sini, aku mesen steak yang kata mom "gak begitu gede dan muat di perut aku" hahahahaha. tapi jangan ditanya, harganya 19 dollar setara 150 rebu. buseeet

sepulang dari supper club kita bikin pesta kecil dirumah. ada kue tart dan topi unyu buat ulang tahun. hahahahahaha. gak tau kenapa di sini aku negrasain kehangatan keluarga dengan sudut pandang yang berbeda. i think i've interculturally learned about how beutiful life is if you believe that everyone loves you :)