Cantings

Episodes 10

Coinciding with the monetary crisis in Indonesia, Datin has completed his studies. Awareness fell in May 1998. Datin won his Sarjanana with the title suma cumlaude. But without a graduation ceremony, because it coincided with Indonesia at that time was happening after the decline of President Suharto in the same month, May 1998.

Towards the end of 1998, in an atmosphere of concern, his mother got a batikan order with sido mukti motif from bu Danu quite a lot, for the preparation of the mantu Prasetyo, just to keep it safe said Ms. Danu. Datin's father had heard this story earlier from Darno, the driver of Mr. Danu. At that time Darno just came to bring a roll of primisima fabric, the smoothest fabric for batik tulis, and Darno told pak Marto that bu Danu prepared for if the ghost later.

During Datin often communication via sms or email with Pras, because at that time there was no BB let alone WA, Pras never mentioned his wedding plans with Ami, call Laksmi Wulandari niece of Danu. Datin has only met Ami once or twice. The last time Pras, Darto and Ami stopped by Boutique Batik Nusantara before Pras' departure to England first. This news was quite shocking to him. However, until now, Pras is the only man who occupies the heart of Datin, although dikampus and his social environment Datin was a lot of fancied because it is indeed attractive appearance and behavior. These two lovebirds are increasingly in love with each other, because they have to pass obstacles or challenges in living it, so they must hold back and longing.

Datin's sadness about the wedding news is indeed quite disturbing, but Datin does not want to be too late in the sadness because he has not received direct news from Pras. He believed Pras. Besides that Datin is being overwhelmed with relief, because when his income decreases due to reduced working hours, Datin has managed to achieve his SE degree, so it does not require tuition anymore.

The days passed by Datin by turning the brain to do something that can release or lighten the burden of his parents. Communication with Pras became disrupted, because Datin limited himself to trying to reduce the risk of sadness if he heard from Pras about the rumors.

On the other hand, Kamila and her husband have benefited greatly from this economic crisis. Because of their commodity, shrimp and lobster export, the payment is with US Dollar, so the value is doubled from the beginning.

Kamila heard about Datin's work. He had already offered work for Datin, but Datin still thought because he had to be away from his parents, by leaving Yogya. Datin had intended to accompany his parents until their last day.

At the beginning of 1999, it has been 6 months of bad conditions there has been no change. He has decided not to work as a PNS, he has enjoyed his world while working at BN, and will continue his business in a field not far from his initial job, because he has mastered the twists and turns.

When dumbly at home because it was a turn off 2 weeks, arrived there was a car opel blazer blue benhur stopped in front of the yard, Datin the arrival of guests. He is a super fine quality home Batik businessman, Mr. Pramono, who used to be a supplier of Batik Nusantara.

“ Wow, mr Mono njanur mountain (tumben), what wind brings you to my gubug??” ask Datin wonder.

“ Thank God finally met also the house of Mbak Datin. I would like to meet you on a boutique that is not very happy. I traced this address, although the winding finally met also.”

“ Wow, muter earlier huh? Why not call me? How can I help sir?”

“ Conditions are jammed like this, my goods are piled up in Batik Nusantara quite a lot and have not paid off all, and when it pays off only God knows, this makes me cumleng (my head is dizzy)!!” lamented Mr. Pramono, then he continued: “ Begini, I know exactly colleagues mbak Datin is quite a lot and mbak Datin is the most sought after marketing personnel customers in Batik Nusantara (BN), Batik, I want to ask for help to cooperate to sell my batik, later Datin pay 80% of my price to BN. It's up to Datin to tell me how much I'm crashing. If it does not sell, yes back to me, the term is in rolling.”

Datin's brain immediately works hard, “ This offer will definitely be thought of sir, but I have not had or have not found the pattern. This I think first yes sir later 2 or 3 weeks in front of me tell my father, or I sowan to my father's house, it must be.” Datin.

“ Do not long think mbak, lha something simple do not think complicated, later even afraid to step. And later I come here, I will use my own vehicle, easier.” Mr. Pramono said while laughing with relief, meeting Datin, like a way out of a narrowing.

After the death of Mr. Pramono, Datin began to make a list of buyers he knew, he then ran to war-net. Because of old laptop he has no quota. Datin like the entry of a lump of ammunition that encourages his spirit to quickly grasp the opportunities that will not come twice.

One of them is Mr. Kaburagi from Japan who already considers Datin like his own son. And the other customer from Russia, a young man who is funny but the buyer of Datin's flagship, Sergei Ivanov.

Called Datin's flagship buyer because if the phone to the outlet he was looking for Datin. If the Datin pass does not exist, they mending postpone the transaction waiting for Datin, or their contact hp, although byar-pet aka drown signal due to hp colonial era, but still reliable for sms.

I got an answer from the buyer, Datin directly contact Pak Pramono to make a kind of leaflet or brochure about the photos of batik motifs offered and the specifications of the materials and manufacturing techniques in complete outline so that buyers are clearly informed and satisfied. Datin decided while not having to trade at home, but enough with leaflets or brochures.

Datin's feelings flowered with opportunities he never expected at all. It is thanks to his perseverance and professionalism in work, so that the results once again do not betray him.

On the sidelines of the incoming business email there is one from Pras. He was a bit riled up and angry that Datin did not respond to some of his emails and chat texts. Initially because Datin was afraid Pras would want to talk about his wedding plans with Ami, but then because his text to delete because of full memory and email to the adverts and other business news, late opening.

“ Mas Pras, do not get angry so, sorry I again complicated a lot of affairs and thoughts. Mas Pras finished his lecture first, the sooner the better, so that soon it can be together again. Don't follow the thoughts of this beloved country. Especially thinking about Canting's problem. Canting was very grateful that when this country was hit by an economic crisis, Canting was separated from the great burden of finishing college, although arguably still unemployed. But at least the cost needs are also not as large as before, even though income is much reduced but can still live. Mas Pras knows for himself that Canting used to live with many problems, but can get through it too right? We just pray for each other so that we can get through everything successfully!” write Datin to Pras.

“ You want me to finish, right? Then don't fuck me!!!! If there is no answer from you means you are in trouble again, that's what's on my mind, so I'm so upset I can't think! Please answer even if it is just one short sentence. I'm late at this kangeeeeen really and keep thinking the same you Tin, the condition again gonjang ganjing like this. I just filed a repair of my final task, should if there is no improvement I can go home before December yesterday. Easy hopefully this time the goal so can be back around April.”ansi Pras.

Datin that night slept with a smile after chatting with Pras, it did not escape the vision of both parents. After meeting the guest was very excited, the sadness of the news of Pras' wedding plan was like not so disturbing him anymore.

Both of his parents only pray for the success and kindness of his only daughter and never break up.

Mr. Kaburagi and Sergei sent a pretty decent order. The world recession is, but there are some countries that have no significant impact. Of these two buyers Datin tried to rise from its decline in the peak economic crisis at that time.

Early in March 1999, Sergei sent a photo of an example of the motif he obtained from an Asian magazine. He asked if it could be found, because according to the magazine it was from Indonesia. It does not have to be exactly the same but with similar brightness and variations. It turns out that the batik motif Pekalongan with bright colorful color that there is a Chinese pattern.

Datin contacted Kamila in Semarang. Mila told Datin to stay at his house in Semarang and later he will transfer to Pekalongan, while looking for his craftsman directly.

That day also’at early in the morning at 06.00, Datin said his parents wanted to go to Semarang for several days. It rained a little bit that morning. Although the moon Mart, but the rain still has not receded, even rain fell all day already since 3 days ago. The previous night Datin had talked a lot with his father until the early hours of the morning. His mother slept first. Datin is excited to develop this small export. Because of the buyer who responded to the email there are those who are looking for handicrafts in the form of small synthetic flowers with long stalks to be scratched in a tall urn or vase.

“ Halah it is a lot of craftsmanship Kasongan nduk, when you never see? Even near our village this is the source.” Answer his father with spirit.

“ Yes already later after from Semarang we walk yes sir.” Datin. Arriving Datin felt heavy to leave for Semarang, want to continue chatting with his father about many things, especially the rain did not subside like this. But because of the job responsibilities that he needed, he was forced to leave. With a raincoat Datin dibonceng his father use a motor to Plengkung Gading place pool DayTrans, commuter or travel to Semarang.