Honda C70 – Ten Minutes Before Noon

The sun was blazing that day in Surabaya. My old red Honda C70 coughed and rattled
as I kicked it to life. In the small bag strapped to the back seat lay a single envelope—my
application for the government program that could change my future.
I knew the office would close at exactly twelve o'clock. If the letter did not arrive before
then, everything would be over. No second chance.
The streets were crowded with trucks, bicycles, and rickshaws weaving in every direction.
My heart pounded faster with each passing minute. At one point, the engine sputtered as
if it wanted to die. I whispered a prayer, "Oh Allah, please, not now."
Sweat dripped down my back. My watch showed 11:50. Ten minutes left. I pushed the
bike harder, ignoring the honks and shouts around me. Every second feels like a battle
between hope and despair.
Finally, the tall white building comes into view. I rushed inside, clutching the envelope with
trembling hands. The clerk looked up, ready to close the counter.
With only ten minutes left before noon, I placed my letter on the desk. My knees felt
weak, but my heart was full of relief. I had made it.
That small moment taught me something that has never left me: sometimes, success
is not about having the fastest bike or the smoothest road—it's about refusing to
give up until the very last second.

Honda C70 – Ten Minutes To Noon

The hot sun shone on Surabaya that day. My old red Honda C70 coughed while
I kicked it to light up. In a small bag strapped to the back seat, there was one
envelope—an application for a government program that could change my future.
I knew the office would close at exactly twelve noon. If the letter does not arrive
before that time, everything will be over. There are no second chances.
The streets are crowded with trucks, bicycles and rickshaws jostling each other. My heart
beating faster and faster with each passing minute. At one point, the motorbike engine stalled
as if he wanted to die. I whispered a prayer, “O Allah, not now.”
Sweat dripped down my back. My watch says 11:50. Ten left
minute. I raced the motorbike faster, ignoring the horns and screams of the people behind me
around me. Every second felt like a battle between hope and despair.
Finally, the tall white building appeared in sight. I ran in,
clutching the envelope with trembling hands. The counter clerk stared, ready to close
service window.
With only ten minutes left before noon, I put the letter in
table. My knees were weak, but my heart was full of relief. I did it.
That little moment taught me something I'll never forget: sometimes,
success is not about the fastest motorbike or the smoothest road—it is
about determination not to give up until the last second.

Honda C70 – Ten Minutes Before Noon
The hot sun shone on Surabaya that day. My old red Honda C70 coughed
when I kick it to light up. In a small bag strapped to the back, there was one
cover—a plea for a kingdom program that could change my future.
I knew the office would close at exactly twelve noon. If the letter is not
until before that time, everything will be over. No second chances.
The road was crowded with lorries, bicycles and rickshaws going in different directions. My heart
beating faster and faster with each passing minute. At one point, the motorbike engine stopped
as if he were going to die. I whispered a prayer, “O Allah, not now.”
Sweat wet my back. My watch says 11:50. Ten left
minute. I drove the motorbike faster, ignoring the hon and screams of people around me. Every
seconds felt like a battle between hope and despair.
Finally, the tall white building appeared before my eyes. I ran in,
clutching the cover with shivering hands. The counter clerk looked,
willing to close the window of service.
With only ten minutes left before noon, I put the letter on the table.
My knees are weak, but my heart is full of relief. I succeeded.
That little moment taught me something I'll never forget: sometimes,
success is not about the fastest motorbike or the smoothest road—it is
about the determination not to give up until the last second

50 Javanese Discourses

1. Urip iku urup.

– Life is burning, benefiting others.

– Life is a flame, bringing benefits to others.

2. Just dumeh.

– Don't be arrogant because of the advantages you have.

– Don't be arrogant because of your advantages.

3. Rukun Agawe Santosa.

– Harmony brings strength.

– Harmony creates strength.

4. It's quiet, it's busy, it's busy.

– Sincerely work selflessly.

– Work sincerely without selfish motives.

5. Sura Dira Jayaningrat, melting with the sound of Pangastuti.

– Violence will melt away with love.

– Violence will be defeated by compassion.

6. Just humunan, just getunan, just surprise, just aleman.

– Don't be easily amazed, regretful, surprised, or spoiled.

– Don't be easily amazed, regretful, shocked, or spoiled.

7. Jer basuki mawa bea.

– Every success requires sacrifice.

– Every success requires sacrifice.

8. Ojo rumongso biso, nanging biso rumongso.

– Don't think you can, but you can feel.

– Don't feel capable, but be capable of empathy.

9. Mikul dhuwur mendhem jero.

– Respect the services of parents/ancestors sincerely.

– Honor your parents and ancestors sincerely.

10. Ana dina ana upa.

– There is always sustenance every day.

– Every day has its own sustenance.

11. Ngono is ngono, just ning is ngono.

– Yes, but don't overdo it.

– It may be so, but don't overdo it.

12. Aja ketungkul marang kaleguhan, jasanyan, and kemareman.

– Don't be attached to position, wealth and worldly satisfaction.

– Do not be bound by position, wealth, or worldly pleasures.

13. Sak bejo-bejone wong kang lali, isih bejo wong kang careful and alert.

– As happy as a careless person is, happier is a person who is aware and alert.

– As fortunate as the forgetful may be, the mindful are more fortunate.

14. Be patient and be smart.

– Patience is good.

– Patience is virtuous.

15. Ojo likes playing trophies.

– Don't like to make a fuss.

– Don't enjoy creating trouble.

16. Tresna kuwi ora kudu nduweni.

- Love does not have to have.

– Love does not always mean possession.

17. Honest people are more clever than smart people who are wise.

– An honest person is better than a smart person who cheats.

– An honest person is better than a clever but deceitful one.

18. Adigang, adigung, adiguna will damage urip.

– Pride in strength, power, or intelligence will ruin life.

– Arrogance in strength, power, or intelligence ruins life.

19. Urip people must understand marang pepali.

– Living people must know the rules/advice.

– One must live by rules and wisdom.

20. Gusti Allah mboten sare.

– God never sleeps.

– God never sleeps.

21. Wong Kang Eling will be happy.

– People who remember (God) will be safe.

– Those who remember God will be safe.

22. This relationship must last.

– Friendship must last.

– Friendship must be endured.

23. Aja adigang, adigung, adiguna.

– Don't brag about your strength, position, or intelligence.

– Do not boast of strength, status, or intelligence.

24. Say hello to friends who will meet you.

– Who will really succeed.

– Those who are sincere will achieve success.

25. Don't blame others, ignore your people.

– Don't blame others, look at yourself.

– Don't blame others, look at yourself first.

26. Urip iku sawang-sinawang.

– Life is about judging each other.

– Life is a matter of perception.

27. Sing is subtle to the point, sing olo is obvious.

– Good will be seen, evil will be evident.

– Goodness will show, evil will be revealed.

28. Wong kang rumangsa enough, will wareg.

– People who feel enough will be satisfied.

– Those who feel the content will be satisfied.

29. Ngundhuh wohing Pakarti.

– Reap the results of your actions.

– You reap what you sow.

30. When you say hello, Nandur will sing.

– Whoever sows will surely reap.

– Whoever plants shall harvest.

31. Ojo sacred house.

– Don't feel holy.

– Don't feel holier than others.

32. Your friend won't be going to the garden.

– Honest people will not be harmed.

– The honest will not be harmed.

33. Just replace Cidra Marang Sapadha-Padha.

– Don't cheat on others.

– Don't deceive others.

34. Be patient when you meet you.

– Those who are patient will find a way out.

– Patience brings solutions.

35. Fortune will not be changed.

– Fortune will not be exchanged.

– Sustenance will never be mistaken.

36. Gusti paring dalan.

– God makes a way.

– God provides a way.

37. Urip kudu migunani.

– Life must be useful.

– Life must be useful.

38. Sing duwe rasa wedi marang Gusti, uripe will be a success.

– People who fear God, their lives will be safe.

– Those who fear God will live safely.

39. Wong kang gemi nastiti lan ngati-ati will be safe.

– Frugal, conscientious and careful people will be safe.

– The thrifty, careful, and cautious will be safe.

40. Aja adiguna marang kawruh.

– Don't be arrogant about knowledge.

– Don't be arrogant with knowledge.

41. Aja dumeh power.

– Don't be arrogant because you are powerful.

– Don't be arrogant because of power.

42. Becik to the point of being obvious.

– Good will be seen, evil will be seen.

– Good will be seen, evil will appear.

43. Sing sregep will be a treat.

– Diligent people will be rich.

– The diligent will prosper.

44. Sing sapa secti without aji-aji, true iku.

– Who is powerful without a talisman, that is true.

– True power is within, not from charms.

45. Wong kang tresna marang liyan, bakal tresna marang Gusti.

– People who love others will love God.

– Those who love others, love God.

46. ​​Urip might stop by to ngombe.

– Life only stops for a while like drinking water.

– Life is just a brief stop, like drinking water.

47. Aja padha cidra.

– Don't deceive each other.

– Don't deceive one another.

48. Patience and calm are the keys to peace.

– Patience and sincerity are the keys to calm.

– Patience and acceptance are keys to peace.

49. Wong Kang gave up dhuwur wekasane.

– People who give in will be noble in the end.

– Those who yield will be noble in the end.

50. Urip must be alert and alert.

– Life must always be remembered and alert.

– Life must always be mindful and cautious.