Perempuan

Jika seorang istri menangis di hadapanmu, itu berarti dia tidak dapat menahannya lagi. Jika kau memegang tangannya saat dia menangis, dia akan tinggal bersamamu sepanjang hidupmu. Jika kau membiarkannya pergi, dia tidak akan kembali menjadi dirinya yang dulu, selamanya! Seorang istri tidak akan menangis dengan mudah, kecuali di depan orang yang sangat dia sayangi, dia akan menjadi lemah! Seorang istri tidak akan menangis dengan mudah, hanya jika dia sangat menyayangimu. Dia akan menurunkan rasa ego-nya. Wahai suami-suami, jika seorang istri pernah menangis karenamu, tolong pegang tangannya dengan penuh pengertian. Karena dia adalah orang yang akan tetap bersamamu sepanjang hidupmu disaat kau terpuruk terlalu dalam. Wahai suami-suami, jika seorang istri menangis karenamu, tolong jangan menyia-nyiakannya. Mungkin, karena keputusanmu, kau merusak kehidupannya. Saat dia menangis didepanmu, saat dia menangis karenamu. Lihatlah jauh ke dalam matanya. Dapatkah kau lihat dan kau rasakan SAKIT yang dirasakannya karenamu?

Pada hari penciptaan PEREMPUAN, Malaikat bertanya kepada Tuhan: "Apakah keistimewaan dari ciptaanMu ini ?". Lalu Tuhan menjawab: "Ada banyak KEISTIMEWAAN yang dimiliki oleh ciptaanKu ini". Dibalik kelembutannya, dia memiliki kekuatan yang begitu dahsyat. Tutur katanya merupakan kebenaran. Senyumannya adalah semangat bagi orang yang dicintainya. Pelukan dan ciumannya bisa memberi kehangatan bagi anak-anaknya. Dia tersenyum bila melihat temannya tertawa. Dia terharu, dia menangis bila melihat kesengsaraan pada orang-orang yang dikasihinya. Dia mampu tersenyum dibalik kesedihannya. Dia sangat gembira melihat kelahiran, dia begitu sedih melihat kematian. Tetesan air matanya bisa membawa perdamaian.
Tapi dia sering dilupakan oleh suami karena satu hal. "Apa itu Ya Tuhan?". Bahwa "Betapa berharganya dia".
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Weekend Cooking Experiment

Shoyu Chicken. Said to be one of the Hawaiian dishes. It was good though it was too sweet for my taste. :)

This one is not much of an experiment, it was just one of usual creamy pasta. But since I am out of bacon and mushroom, I decided to use one of those cooked ham in the can. Surprisingly it was tasty. :)

The Sorbet Test

You're Sweet Because You're Outrageous

No one knows what you are up to next, and that's very endearing! You're always plotting something amazingly fun and interesting. You are quite difficult to predict. You are joyfully creative. You are an expert at making things that other people love. You are talented in seeing what's good in the world and making it better.

The Sorbet Test

5 Wisdoms

If you are right, then there is no need to get angry.
And if you are wrong then you don't have any right to get angry.

Patience with family is love
Patience with others is respect.
Patience with self is confidence.

Never think hard about past, It brings tears.
Don't think more about future, It brings fears.
Live this moment with a smile, It brings cheers.

Every test in our life makes us bitter or better.
Every problem comes to make us or break us.
Choice is ours, whether we become victim or victorious.

Search a beautiful heart, not a beautiful face.
Beautiful things are not always good, but good things are always beautiful.

What Flavor Ice Cream Are You?

You Are Rocky Road Ice Cream

Unpredictable and wild, you know how to have fun. You're also a trendsetter who takes risks with new things. You know about the latest and greatest - and may have invented it! You are most compatible with vanilla ice cream.

What Flavor Ice Cream Are You?

Spaghetti Carbonara

First try on making spaghetti carbonara was not a very good try. Determined to make a great one, I tried again this morning. Added more cheese and also added milk to it while I used less egg, it was very good.

On the side, I made garlic cauliflower with sour cream. It was a pretty combination. :)

The Longest Fries

The longest fries I have ever seen and it was a little over 15 cms long. :D

Cayden's New Haircut

Looking at how Cayden's hair has grown, I thought it would be nice if he had a haircut. So there one bright afternoon I took him to a hairdresser and asked for a very sleek cut for him. I was confused of either just trim or sleek cut. But when I actually saw the result I was happy with it. :)

Show Me The Meaning of Being Lonely

Show me the meaning of being lonely
So many words for the broken heart
It's hard to see in a crimson love
So hard to breathe
Walk with me, and maybe
Nights of light so soon become
Wild and free I could feel the sun
Your every wish will be done

They tell me...

Show me the meaning of being lonely
Is this the feeling I need to walk with
Tell me why I can't be there where you are
There's something missing in my heart

Life goes on as it never ends
Eyes of stone observe the trends
They never say forever gaze
Guilty roads to an endless love
There's no control
Are you with me now
Your every wish will be done
They tell me

There's nowhere to run
I have no place to go
Surrender my heart' body and soul
How can it be you're asking me to feel the things you never show

You are missing in my heart
Tell me why I can't be there where you are


Backstreet Boys - Show Me The Meaning of Being Lonely

Are You Mind, Body, or Spirit?

You Are Mind

If you dream it, then you can do it. You are very mentally sharp and strong. You enjoy challenging yourself both at work and with studies. You love mastering difficult tasks. You thrive in new environments, even stressful ones. You are able to study everything objectively. You have a upbeat attitude, and won't be deterred easily. You are open minded and optimistic about the future.

Are You Mind, Body, or Spirit?

Are You a Perfectionist?

You Are 73% Perfectionist

You are a true perfectionist. You are both demanding of yourself and others. While it's great to have goals and standards, they don't need to be sky high!

Are You a Perfectionist?

Sushi Frenzy

Due to a 50% discount promo in one of the Japanese restaurant we use to visit, I went to have an all-you-can-eat lunch at the restaurant. I went there with my mom, my little sister, hubby, and both the kids. Going with a lot of people is better because it's fun, but just the four of us is just as fun especially with the kids "messing".

Having lots of sushi kinda makes you feel sick of it for a while. But after a few weeks the feeling kinda wears off and you gonna start craving for it again. So I guess I'm gonna cool down with the tummy full of sushi and be back there in couple months. :D

Are You an Elf or a Reindeer?

You Are An Elf

You are highly creative and artistic. You are good at working hard. While you love to work, you also love to play. You have a naughty side to you! You love pulling pranks and teasing people. You always seem to be getting into some sort of trouble. People can rely on you to be industrious and responsible... but you're going to have fun while you're getting stuff done.

Are You An Elf or a Reindeer?

Suara yang Paling Indah

Seorang tua yang tak berpendidikan tengah mengunjungi suatu kota besar untuk pertama kali dalam hidupnya. Dia dibesarkan di sebuah dusun di pegunungan yang terpencil, bekerja keras membesarkan anak-anaknya, dan kini sedang menikmati kunjungan perdananya ke rumah anak-anaknya yang modern.

Suatu hari, sewaktu dibawa berkeliling kota, orang tua itu mendengar suara yang menyakitkan telinga. Belum pernah dia mendengar suara yang begitu tidak enak didengar di dusunnya yang sunyi. Dia bersikeras mencari sumber bunyi tersebut. Dia mengikuti sumber suara sumbang itu, dan tiba di sebuah ruangan di belakang sebuah rumah, di mana seorang anak kecil sedang belajar bermain biola.

Saat dia mengetahui dari putranya bahwa itulah yang dinamakan "biola", dia memutuskan untuk tidak akan pernah mau lagi mendengar suara yang mengerikan tersebut.

Hari berikutnya, di bagian lain kota, orang tua ini mendengar sebuah suara yang seolah mebelai-belai telinga tuanya. Belum pernah dia mendengar melodi yang begitu indah di lembah gunungnya, dia pun mencoba mencari sumber suara tersebut. Ketika sampai ke sumbernya, dia tiba di ruangan depan sebuah rumah, di mana seorang perempuan tua, seorang maestro, sedang memainkan sebuah sonata dengan biolanya.

Seketika, si orang tua ini menyadari kekeliruannya. Suara tidak mengenakkan yang didengarnya kemarin bukanlah kesalahan dari biola, bukan pula salah sang anak. Itu hanyalah proses belajar seorang anak yang belum bisa memainkan biolanya dengan baik.

Dengan kebijaksanaan polosnya, orang tua itu berpikir mungkin demikian pula halnya dengan agama. Sewaktu kita bertemu dengan seseorang yang menggebu-gebu terhadap kepercayaannya, tidaklah benar untuk menyalahkan agamanya. Itu hanyalah proses belajar seorang pemula yang belum bisa memainkan agamanya dengan baik. Sewaktu kita bertemu dengan seorang bijak, seorang maestro agamanya, itu merupakan pertemuan indah yang menginspirasi kita selama bertahun-tahun, apapun kepercayaan mereka.

Namun ini bukanlah akhir dari cerita.

Hari ketiga, di bagian lain kota, si orang tua mendengar suara lain yang bahkan melebihi kemerduan dan kejernihan suara sang maestro biola. Menurut Anda, suara apakah itu?

Melebihi indahnya suara aliran air pegunungan pada musim semi, melebihi indahnya suara angin musim gugur di sebuah hutan, melebihi merdunya suara burung-burung pegunungan yang berkicau setelah hujan lebat. Bahkan melebihi keindahan hening pegunungan sunyi pada suatu malam musim salju. Suara apakah gerangan yang telah menggerakkan hati si orang tua melebihi apapun itu?

Itu suara sebuah orkestra besar yang memainkan sebuah simfoni.

Bagi si orang tua, alasan mengapa itulah suara terindah di dunia adalah, pertama, setiap anggota orkestra merupakan maestro alat musiknya masing-masing; dan kedua, mereka telah belajar lebih jauh lagi untuk bisa bermain bersama-sama dalam suatu harmoni.

"Mungkin ini sama halnya dengan agama," pikir si orang tua, seyogianya kita semua mempelajari hakikat kelembutan agama kita melalui pelajaran-pelajaran kehidupan. Seyogianya kita semua menjadi maestro cinta kasih di dalam agama masing-masing. Lalu, setelah mempelajari agama kita dengan baik, lebih jauh lagi, seyogianya kita belajar untuk bermain, seperti halnya para anggota sebuah orkestra, bersama-sama dengan penganut agama lain dalam sebuah harmoni!"

Itulah suara yang paling indah.

From the book "Illuminata - Be Good Be Happy Be Mindful" written by Handaka Vijjananda.

Fresh Milk Vs Formula Milk

I have been trying to do research on which of these two I should get my kids to drink. I know that in some countries especially in the Western, formula milk is not popular to toddler and only commonly given to babies under 12 month old. I live in Indonesia, and on the contrary formula milk is commonly given to toddlers up to age 5 or 6.

It is not that hard to find articles or readings on the net about this topic, but to find a credible one is kinda hard. The best that I can find is Transitioning to Whole Milk or Toddler Formula. I believe it is right that formula milk is not essential and as important as the advertisement or as the company suggested. I once asked my kids' pediatrician if breast milk is enough for my baby during his second year (age 12-24 months), and he said it is enough and formula milk is not essential. He also suggested that a cup of yogurt or a slice of cheese can substitute.

All the expert are suggesting that the formula milk is not needed because the kids are supposedly eating a solid and healthy food already. What if my kids aren't eating the right food yet that they aren't getting enough nutrients, vitamins, etc.?

Still cannot decide but I guess I have to come up with something soon :)

What Happened the Year You Were Born?

In 1983, A Movie Ticket Cost $3.15

Ronald Reagan is president of the US Sally Ride becomes the first American woman to travel in space Marines are killed when a TNT laden suicide terrorists blows up Marine headquarters at Beirut International Airport US Marines and Rangers invade the island of Grenada and evacuate hundreds of US citizens The Soviets shoot down Korean Airlines flight 007 The Internet Domain Name System was invented by Paul Mockapetris Ronald Wilson Reagan signs a bill creating Martin Luther King Day Baltimore Orioles win the World Series Washington Redskins win Superbowl XVII New York Islanders win the Stanley Cup Return of the Jedi is the top grossing film "Every Breath You Take" by The Police spends the most time at the top of US charts The A-Team and Webster premiere

What Happened the Year You Were Born?

Feeling Guilty?

I am a full time mommy with 2 kids age 18 months and 3 year old. I constantly taking care of the babies since I wake up in the morning until the time they go to bed. Though doing this is fun and one of the thing I wouldn't miss for the world, I have to say that this job is really tiring. Motherhood is draining my energy even with help from my husband and my parents.

It actually got me thinking, do you feel guilty when you are tired of the motherhood?

Sometimes I feel bad when I really would like someone to watch my kids. Most of the times it's merely just a wish and I ended taking care of them myself. But I am grateful I have a family that supports me with their help and understanding.

At the end of the day, I guess being tired of motherhood once in a while not entirely wrong. People has their limits doesn't matter what they are doing. Motherhood takes 100% of your energy and it's a 24/7 job without holiday or leave.

Guilty or not guilty, I know I love my kids very much above anything in this world and I would do anything possible for them.

What Age Do You Act?

You Act Like You Are 28 Years Old

You are a twenty-something at heart. You feel like an adult, and you're optimistic about life. You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences. You're still figuring out your place in the world and how you want your life to shape up. The world is full of possibilities, and you can't wait to explore many of them.

What Age Do You Act?

Note: It's exactly my real age :D

What Japanese Goddess are You?

You are Kishijo-ten

Kishijo-ten is the goddess of luck and beauty, and is also the patroness of song and dance and the protector of the geishas.

What Japanese Goddess are You?

Garlic Cheese Bread

Friday is the only weekday of when I don't have to be busy getting Clarissa ready to school. No waking up early, no preparing lunch box. But I like to spend the free time to cook breakfast, probably a little more delicate cooking which requires a bit of extra time.

I thought of the leftover loaf of bread and decided to try on making garlic cheese bread from scratch though my oven is still broken. I got creative and use normal pan, cover it and use low heat. It turned out good, but I had to watch the steam and wipe it every time so the bread stayed dry.

I also made spaghetti bolognese as the main dish because it is one of the kid's favourite food. They are happy and mommy's happy. :)

Jelajah Pecinan Jakarta

Ikatan Pemuda Indonesia Tionghoa bekerjasama dengan komunitas Love Our Heritage akan menyelenggarakan acara "Jelajah Pecinan Jakarta" pada Sabtu, 30 Juli 2011 Pkl.08.00 - selesai, dengan rute :
TPU Petamburan
Musoleum O.G.Khouw (Makam termegah di Indonesia pada pertengahan abad 20)
Rumah Papan Arwah
SMP 22
Lo Pan Bio
Gloria
Toko Tiga
Tan Seng Ong Bio
Patekoan
Gedung Tiong Hoa Hwee Koan atau SMA Cap Kauw (19)
Rumah Keluarga Souw
Lam Tjeng Tee Koen Bio
Toko Obat Lay An Tong
SMP 32
Rumah Pasar Gelap
Pintu Kecil

Tempat berkumpul di TPU Petamburan Pkl.08.00, dengan biaya Rp.45.000/orang. Biaya ini termasuk :
- Snack
- ID Card
- Sinopsis
- Minum
- Transport
- Ijin masuk
- Guide

Untuk berpartisipasi dalam kegiatan ini atau mengetahui informasi lebih detail, silahkan menghubungi Wilson di 082177003008. Informasi mengenai cara pembayaran akan di beritahukan selanjutnya.

Mohon bantuan teman-teman untuk menyebarkan informasi ini. Terimakasih atas kerjasamanya.

Regards,
Diyah Wara
(Ketua Bidang Budaya & Pengabdian Masyarakat DPP IPTI)

For The One I Love

Thank you for sharing my world
for warming it with your thoughtfulness
and brightening it with your laughter

For always listening with patience
and somehow understanding what I can't find words to say
or reaching out so often with a tender look or smile
and gently touching my heart

For being a part of my happiest moments
and bringing the sun to my cloudiest of days

For encouraging my highest hopes
and praising even my smallest succcesses

For giving so much of yourself
and helping me to discover so much about myself

For being the caring person who makes my world so beautiful ...

I Love You

By Larry S. Chengges


*Quoted from a heart shaped postcard given by my husband years ago before we got married

My Birthday!

Yesterday was my 28th birthday. It wasn't perfect but it was a great day. I got to spend the day with my little family at home and end the day with a nice birthday dinner with my family. I ended up with full tummy and so sleepy that I fell asleep on the way home. :)

Last but not least, I would love to say thank you to everyone for the wishes. Love you all.

Clarissa's first day of school pictures

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Today's cooking!

Trying new recipe today. Decided to go for Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken and I had mushrooms and rice on the side. It was good, but I still prefer the Balsamic Chicken. I also tried to make a new look for Clarissa's breakfast. It was her usual but with a different look. I am glad that she actually like the way it looked and she was excited. :)

New Look

I decided to actually redo the look. So here it is :)