Thursday, August 25, 2016

Humane


Who am I? Who are you? Who the heck are we?
I'm writing this post in a serious tone. The post is to address the things which I deemed to say it out loud since the day SHE left.

If you'd think that this is a love story, sorry, I'm gonna disappoint you because it ain't one. I've been single ever since the day I was born. There are 2 stories here I would really like to bring up:

First and foremost,

The College Canteen
It was a Thursday evening (last week) and I was preparing for my Basic Taxation test. I've been studying with my class rep. in the college library and after that we planned to go for some snacks to fill up our empty stomach. I ordered a toast and the so called 'female boss' there took my order. She seemed to be a little upset when she was taking my order and I didn't care much. The toast was more important back then. She demanded her female Indonesian worker to make me my toast. The worker didn't hear what she said and guess what? Before that, she was upset, the next minute, she got furious. Started scolding and condemning her, the Indonesian for not being able to hear what she said because the fan was too loud. As you guys know, I do work for my father in his food court, as a cashier, a waiter and so on. (Yes, I am a multi-task-er) Do you know how hot and stuffy it is to work inside the so-called kitchen? Because the worker is unable to listen to what she said, she once again, demanded her worker to not switch on the fan ANYMORE. I was there like, WHAT THE FUCK?! It's not her fault for not being able to hear what you said to her. The environment itself was so damn noisy and you accused her for not being attentive? This is a brand new world for me.

Secondly,

Arabica Estate
It was 2 days ago after my group's seminar and I was there with my business partner, Nicholas. We went for supper as the both of us were yet to get dinner. I was sitting facing a family of 5 or 6. This family didn't catch my mind until I saw a lady, about 23-25 years old sitting at the table next to the family. It turned out that she's a maid (If I'm not mistaken). I'm tired of seeing this kind of shit because... I'll talk about that later. So, I don't know why they'd play this type of segregation thing. As for me, I think that everyone is EQUAL. I hate it when people say shit about extreme feminism, man-should-be-in-power, LGBTQ and other bullshit stuffs. I'm really grateful and do admire those who fought for equal human rights (Martin Luther King, Mandela, Abraham Lincoln, Sun Yat Sen and so on). Back to the aforementioned story, I was so furious inside because the whole FUCKING BUNCH OF FAMILY are there playing POKEMON FUCKING GO. I don't meant to insult them but they're, they're just assholes. The maid was told by the parents to finish the unfinished foods of their children while they were there catching PIKACHUS. WHAT THE HECK?! That's not a proper way the teach your kids. Sorry to tell, but you parents just failed at parenting. FUCK YOU. If you think your money is all so almighty, you deserve a place in hell.

It's time for me to get this thing off my chest. Why am I so stressed out when I encounter these kind of circumstances? It was because of HER. I felt guilty and so sorry for HER when she left. I was 11 when she left. Why am I sorry? Because I was such an asshole back then. Whenever I wanted a cup of water, I demanded her to get it for me. Although the water dispenser's just 4 meters away. She was there fetching me water and I was there watching dramas as a kid. I hated myself and how I was brought up. I was lucky enough to have an older brother who's mature enough to criticize me for my behavior. I was ASHAMED of myself and that's when I started seeking equality and respect to the elder ones who deserve it.

She, Harlika Lilik Fitriani, an Indonesian childhood tutor of mine is the best tutor I've ever had. Thank you and SORRY. D:

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