At last, Not so "Bad Day"

Today is not exactly my typical day! Some machines are not behaving, some people are throwing temper, some people are acting weird, some people miss their stop, some people almost lost the handphone, some people were eating fast food for dinner and lunch (yuck!), and some people's mind are just not in the right place.

Woohhhhh.. Such a long day. I sighed and getting tired of it, start throwing temper to others (sorry~)

Apparently, I am no good with environment with stressful people!

However, they said there is always balance in everything! Catching up with friends are the best that I could possibly experience today. This bunch of friends, when I started to recall, I have been knowing them for 12 years, half of my life. They are one of the best part of my life. It's proven, my bad day is not so bad, because of you, guys!

3IPA1, C3S, Diponegoro, 2004! No matter how I hate the name picked for the group, I love the people in it. =D

The fact

I hate the fact that when people say "it might be something that run in the family", then I need to think of someone else. =(

Worldvision Singapore

2010 is welcoming May very soon (time flies), I am looking back to my resolutions I made this year, to assess what I had done, what I am currently doing, and what I have left behind.

Contributing back to the society is one that I have been leaving behind. Thinking to do volunteering job, had signed up with the community club, but haven't got a call from them. Thinking to do something with SPCA, but there will be a training (This is important) which is held on Saturday morning (Should I take half day leave from work for this?). Another thing that I have been considering to do is to adopt a foster child. The only consideration, how if one day I do not have the ability to continue giving my support? They should not be a burden, the support given should bring us the feeling of joy, and blessing for them. Hah~

For now, I can only help spreading the word. Just added Worldvision Singapore banner to my blog. Hope there will be at least few more people knowing about this organization (considering how low the traffic to my blog).

This little thing that I am doing, hope can bring good changes to the kids who need it.

Family Bali Trip 2010

Bali is known for a romantic place for couples. It actually offers more than that. It has those beautiful beaches for you and your partner to sit side by side and enjoy the sunset, but the beaches and the wave offer surfers a good place to surf and offer those with family a place to play.

For me, it's actually the clear blue sky that is gorgeous!

Looking at how many temples and sacred places that they have (which is always crowded certain time of the months), I salute the people there on how they can preserve all their tradition so well. =D

During my four days there, it felt really short~ these what I feel for this trip!

The most exciting time was the diving and parasailing day. I see the beautiful creatures under the water. I got cut and bruises here and there, but it was worth it! Parasailing lets you feel how freedom can be! You was up there, you can express your feeling as you want, you can look down and see the beauty underneath you. I feel a sense of excitement and gratitute when I landed. I know that I am alive!

The most beautiful place that I visited are Uluwatu and Tanah Lot. The cliff hanger shows you how talented God can be and the wave in Tanah Lot shows you how mighty God can be.

The most meaningful time I had was wednesday, april 14, 7a.m. at Kuta Beach. I was the first to carve and say "Happy Birthday, Mom" This year I manage to celebrate it with her after 4 years of not being home.

The most memorable thing that I am grateful of is being able to see that my parents are still holding hand at their current age!

The most fun time we had was when my little niece sings a birthday song to my mom (her grandma) She sang "Happy Bday po po~ Happy Bday po po, Happy Bday Happy Bday, Happy Bday Po Po" then... followed by "I love you, you love me, we are a happy family..." =D

The most happiest day is EVERYDAY! I am with my Family. Could not ask for more!

= Family Trip 2010, April 11-15. Bali. Happy and Fun =

Anticipating~

Someone says Anticipating is "Hope"

Mother Earth

Climate Changes, It’s really bad for health. Before it causes the end of the earth (watch 2012, which I hope it will never happen), it first gives a very direct impact to human’s health.

People get sick, as the weather changes in a blink of eyes. You go out in the morning with a greeting from Mr. Sunny, a few hours later, Mr. Cloudy’s face turns dark, and you will start to hear Mr. Thunder shouts.

I feel sad about what happen to our mother earth where we live.

Hahh~ Where I have no control on certain things, it upsets me. Trying to be a bit environmentally friendly, but I can’t do this myself. Each one has a role that they need to play here.

If you think, this is not useful to slow down the global warming, as the mission is too impossible for a no one like us, then… do it for yourself. By doing this, you are actually saving yourself. I am doing this for myself, and I hope it works for greater good.

I always make up a scenario and to do what my logic says it would make sense. E.g. using less tissue paper, less trees are cut down, greener environment, which we know is good. Hope there would be lesser flood, slowdown the progressive erosion happening nowadays, and best of all fresher air for you to breathe in. You might think this is too dramatic, the changes of the weather nowadays are dramatic!!! Anyway, you can always choose your own way, that might motivate you to contribute a little, don't be too ignorant!

We, humans, are selfish, we love ourselves too much, or some people might say they hate theirselves so much instead, whatever it is, the feeling for our own self is just so HIGH. Just take an example, when you see a photograph, there is a bunch of people inside, and you know you are printed somewhere on that picture, Question: who are you searching for at first? For me, my eyes just have the magnet that attracts them to the photograph of myself. Realize it or not, most people do.

If this is so hard for us to save this world, because it such a big mission for us, then start to save yourself, and think of the chain of effect how it will give positive impacts to the earth.

We pay no rent to the mother earth, which has given us grass field as the floor where we can step on, a clear blue sky (sometime might change in term of color) as a universal roof. I believe if she can speak, she will ask only one thing “Take a good care of me”!

Friends~

Just want to thank those friends who are always by my side (don't take it literally =D) whenever I am in need. Thank you for listening and thank you for sharing =)


Love you~

Post CNY 2010

Back from CNY Holiday. The one week holiday was extremely short. The flight was delayed and I landed at around 9p.m. Immigration clearance, waiting for baggage, I finally ate my reunion dinner inside my uncle's car, Ayam Penyet 'Bungkus'. Finished my dinner, then boarded the train and headed home.

Was spending time with family (Mom and Dad looks older every year I was back home, but happy that they are healthy and having each other by their side. And my niece is an Angel, our smart little angel), made it for the reunion with high school friends (it's been 6 years now, and everybody has not changed yet. I am grateful to have this group of friends =D), there goes the one week, and back to Singapore.

It had been very busy for the last two weeks. Weekdays was catching up with stuff at works, weekend was catching up with friends. Finally, today have the time to sit down and reflect.

Feeling good as I have been more committed to live healthier life. It's a step that I have taken, long way to go =D Anyway, I am having fun in my cardio sculpt and swimming class!!!

I have extracted my premolar, and soon will have my lower braces on. In a blink of eyes, I will soon finish my treatments. FYI, surprisingly, taking out a tooth is not as painful as I have always imagined. It's the doctor that's good. For that, Thanks, Dr. Ho and the nurse, who also a colleague of mine, Rochelle. =D

Last night was having fun with everybody from the clinic. Food was good (especially the crispy duck) and hope everyone enjoy the night! Congrats, Dr. Leong... For passing your exam.

Today, having lunch at Sushi Tei for my belated birthday and my colleague's earlied birthday. Thanks, Moon for the treat!

The hours left today, I would love to spend it with myself and myself only! =D

Life is Good :) Sometimes, there is bitterness that you need to go through, it's just to let you know how sweet, sometimes life can be. Be thankful that you are alive ^.^

Chinese New year 2010

Chinese New Year is around the corner. The time to be back home :)

Since Young, I have always love Chinese New Year. Before, it's the stack of new clothes that get me all excited, and of course the red packet. Over the time, it's the routine that I love, I get to meet those 'long-time-no-see' cousins again, uncles, aunties, grand uncle, friends. This is the time when those who are in quarrel, to get over it, and also, the time when nobody can get angry, as this is believed will ruin your luck.

Now, I love it even more. For all the reasons.

1. I love CNY, because it gives me a definite reason to be back home. Since 4 years ago (when I studied in Malaysia), this is even more important. The feeling to be home is just good. I am now counting down to Feb 13, I will be home by then.

2. I love CNY, because of the reunion dinner. Eating together has been our routine since we were young, but Eating together during CNY eve, somehow I feel it is more special. Mom's best cookings are served, the table is always full.

When we were young, there are always 4 of us, in the round table. Then, my sister got married 5 years ago, left only 3 of us. This year, i won't be able to make it to our reunion dinner, hope mom and dad have a good time, back in 1980s when they haven't had my sister n I. I will be having dinner with my auntie and uncle. They are part of family =)

3. I love CNY, because people don't get angry. CNY has always brought up good spirit from each individual.

Last time, my sister was so naughty, that she always got scolded. Ah~ I just hate that. However, when CNY comes, Everyone just has to bear with each other, be understanding with each other, be patient, and keep everything in positive manner. Fight sometimes brings family closer, but you just need 1 or 2 peaceful day. That's why I love CNY.

4. For the first reason that I have, I also love CNY for never failed in bringing all my big big family members together. I got to meet the cousins that I have never met for years. Those who are in the same generation as mine, are all grown up. Now, comes the younger generation, nieces and nephews. Also, CNY makes people stop to work, and enjoy a little bit of life, this is when I got the chance to chat and joke with my busy uncle and auntie.

5. I love CNY, because it means my birthday is around the corner. =) The sixth day of CNY is my birthday, and my grandpa's. Every family member of mine will never forget this birthday of mine, because it is my grandpa's birthday as well. Mom always order 2 cakes, one for grandpa and one for me. However, this tradition of cake had stopped since 6 years ago, my grandpa is now no longer with us, physically. He lives in everyone's memory. Anyway, credit should go to my grandpa for making this day even memorable.

6. I love CNY, because of the hong bao tradition. As a kid, it's your source of income. haha.. Anyway, this year might be different case (as I am now a working 'adult', seomhow it will get lesser), BUT I just love this tradition. When the elderly gives you the red packet, it always comes with more than just $$ but wishes. For that, I am grateful.

Chinese New Year is not only about oneself, it is about family, the reason why this celebration is always meaningful to me.

"Xin nian kuai le" =)

9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 Home~

A nation that will never satisfy

Every country has their own issues going on from time to time. However, Indonesia seems have this endless issue in changing president. No matter who is elected, there will always people who protest. It has been going on for the past 12 years.

The reason: Not doing a good job.

Good and bad is relative, but this time, some are just being unrealistic.

They complain the current president and vice-president, SBY and Boediono, are not able to prove themselves in the past 3 months.

Wake up!!!!

3 months to bring in changes to a nation with 200 over million population in it? Citizen, like YOU and myself, are also responsible for this. Think! Put yourselve in their shoes. Let's do a role play. Try to change a habit, a principle of life that you believe in, for decades, see how much of changes you can feel for you yourself, in months time.

If you feel this is hard, then what the government feeling is 200 millions time harder than what you feel!

If you feel this is easy for you, Good! Still, you are taking care of your own self, One person. Difference with government? Government needs to take care of you, your family, your neighbor, and your other fellow Indonesians.

We all should admit that Indonesia is definitely getting better for the past five years. Slightly better, and give more time, be one, and we still can be better.

Government is not a magician, who can change things in a blink of eyes, a day, a month, a year. Everything takes time! Just cooperate a little, then be considerate a little, and contribute a little, things will start to change, a little and a little. We might not be able to feel it too much, but in the future, our children, our grand children, our grand grand children, will be able to enjoy a safer, a better country to live in.

Maybe, you are protesting, giving the tension, and hope government can push to the limit, and bring changes in faster way (physcological?). If this is what you are trying to do, I just hope you are right.

I myself also want Indonesia to be a better place, so that one day, I can go back and be together with people I love, and not wondering around, because our own land is lacking where the fact we are in the land of abundance.

I cannot contribute too much now. I can only improve myself, improving an Indonesian citizen. You improve yourself, we are improving two Indonesian citizens, and it goes on. Isn't this good?

I am proud to be an Indonesian!