A very short story.... :P

Man driving down road.

Woman driving up same road.

They pass each other.

The woman yells out the window, PIG!

Man yells out window, BITCH!

Man rounds next curve.

Man crashes into a HUGE PIG in middle of road and dies.

If men would just listen... :P

Sesuatu tidak selalu kelihatan sebagaimana adanya

Dua orang malaikat berkunjung ke rumah sebuah keluarga kaya. Keluarga itu sangat kasar dan tidak mengizinkan kedua malaikat itu untuk bermalam di ruang tamu yang ada di rumahnya. Malaikat tersebut ditempatkan pada sebuah kamar berukuran kecil yang ada di basement.

Ketika malaikat itu hendak tidur, malaikat yang lebih tua melihat bahwa dinding basement itu retak. Kemudian, malaikat itu memperbaikinya sehingga retak pada dinding basement itu lenyap.

Ketika malaikat yang lebih muda bertanya, mengapa ia melakukan hal itu, malaikat yang lebih tua menjawab, "Sesuatu tidak selalu kelihatan sebagaimana adanya"

Malam berikutnya, kedua malaikat itu beristirahat di rumah seorang petani dan istrinya yang miskin, tetapi sangat ramah.

Setelah membagi sedikit makanan yang dimilikinya, petani itu mempersilahkan kedua malaikat untuk tidur di atas tempat tidurnya.

Ketika matahari terbit, malaikat menemukan bahwa petani dan istrinya sedang menangis sedih karena sapi mereka yang menjadi sumber pendapatan satu-satunya sudah terbaring mati. Malaikat yang lebih muda merasa geram.

Ia bertanya kepada mailakat yang lebih tua. "Mengapa engkau membiarkan hal itu terjadi? Keluarga yang pertama memiliki segalanya, tetapi engkau menolong menambal dindingnya yang retak. Keluarga ini hanya memiliki sedikit, walaupun demikian mereka bersedia membaginya dengan kita. Mengapa engkau membiarkan sapinya mati?"

Malaikat yang lebih tua menjawab, "Sesuatu tidak selalu kelihatan sebagaimana adanya."

"Ketika kita bermalam di basement, aku melihat ada emas tersimpan di lubang dalam dinding itu. Karena pemilik rumah sangat tamak dan tidak bersedia membagi hartanya, aku menutup dinding itu agar ia tidak menemukan emas itu.

Semalam, ketika kita tidur di ranjang petani ini, malaikat maut datang untuk mengambil nyawa istrinya. Aku memberikan sapinya agar malaikat maut itu tidak jadi mengambil istrinya."

"Sesuatu tidak selalu kelihatan sebagaimana adanya."

Why do I love him?

Why do I love him?
Tough question. I don't even know how or where to
begin. I'm not sure if I could possibly find the right
words to express what or how much I feel for him,
let alone explain why I love him. I don't believe the
English language has all the words I would need.

Why do I love him?

I guess I just do. I love him just because. I love him
just because that's the most natural and possible
thing to do.

I love him.

I love him because he's the most incredible,
wonderful, amazing and fantastic guy I have ever
known in my entire life. I love him because he's sweet,
charming, smart, witty, and has a great sense of
humor. I love him because he's so cool he's hot.

I love him because he makes me smile. I love him
because he makes me laugh. I love him because
he makes me happy. I love him because he's the one and
only guy who has ever made it through my wall and seen
right through my mask. I love him because he accepts
the real me, imperfections and all, and still
appreciates me for who I am.

I love him for being my friend. I love him because I
could be whatever I want to be in front of him. I love
him because we could talk about anything and
everything under the sun.

I love him because I feel safe when I am with him. I
love him because we are comfortable with each
other. I love him for giving me a helping hand when I had
to pick myself up, but couldn't. I love him for offering
his shoulder for me to lean on to when I had to be
strong, but wasn't.

I love him for telling me not to stay
up too late at night because it wasn't good for my
health. I love him for texting and sending me sweet
and mushy messages. I love him for those times
when he would call or text me just when I was thinking of
calling or texting him, when I was feeling down, or
when I was missing him, like he has gone psychic
all of a sudden.

I love him for the tickling moments we had. I love him
for always making me feel better, about myself and
life in general. I love him for making me feel
special. I love him for making me feel loved. But
most of all, I love him for making me feel. I love him for
making me realize that I am capable of feeling this
way and this much for someone. I love him for
making me feel alive.

So, why do I love him?

I love him because he's all of these and more. So
much more. I love him because he's everything.

Today's Inspiration---How to stay young

1. Throw out nonessential numbers.
This includes age, weight, and height.

Let the doctors worry about them. That is why you pay them.

2. Keep only cheerful friends.
The grouches pull you down.

(Keep this in mind if you are one of those grouches!)



3. Keep learning:
Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever.

Never let the brain get idle.
"An idle mind is the devil's workshop."
And the devil's name is Alzheimer's!

4. Enjoy the simple things



5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath.

And if you have a friend who makes you laugh, spend lots and lots of time with him or her!



6. The tears happen:
Endure, grieve, and move on.

The only person who is with us our entire life, is ourself.
LIVE while you are alive.



7. Surround yourself with what you love:

Whether it's family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever.
Your home is your refuge.



8. Cherish your health:

If it is good, preserve it.
If it is unstable, improve it.
If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.

9. Don't take guilt trips.

Take a trip to the mall, even to a foreign country, but NOT to where the guilt is



10. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity.

Laura Morrice, Reader's Digest (March 1999)

Just making a resolution, whether you stick to it or not can help you figure out what's really important in life. Funny then, that we rarely think about aspirations for our marriages unless our relationships are already in trouble. "People get so caught up in careers, raising kids and satisfying their own souls," says Gloria Richfield, co author of Together Forever, "that they forget marriage needs to be fed too."

Why not set aside time to reach for marital goals? Keeping these resolutions can be illuminating, gratifying and just plain fun. Any one of them can make your marriage better today and in the future.

1. Be your Spouse's Biggest Fan.
"My wife has a great eye for color,” her husband, Mario, said at a dinner party I attended not long ago. "She's so artistic." The women at the table glanced enviously at his wife, who has beaming at the unexpected compliment. "Words of praise--especially if they're offered in front of other people--are so important," Richfield says. "Unfortunately, most of us are more likely to criticize our spouse in public,"

Who hasn't shared a laugh at her partner's expense? Comedians have built entire careers on spouse-bashing humor. But negative comments--even ones with a punch line--can backfire. "If you joke often enough about a man not being romantic, he'll use that as an excuse for not making effort,' says Georgia Witkin, as assistant professor of psychiatry. "But if you keep saying how good your husband is with the kids, he'll want to be good with the kids. It's a self fulfilling prophecy."

2. Bring Something New to Sex.
"It's very easy to fall into doing things the same way, having one scenario that you always follow," Richfield says. If both you and your spouse are ready for a change, Richfield suggests expanding your sexual knowledge by reading books and talking to your spouse openly about what you read. If you're not comfortable doing that, try something more sensual--give him a massage or wear something different to bed.

"Somebody has to bring something new to the equation," "Why not you?"

3. Spend Quality Time Apart
It's one of those paradoxes of a relationship: time apart can actually bring you closer together. When a hair dresser expressed an interest in cycling, his wife didn't complain about the time he would spend away from the family. Instead, she agreed to watch the children for three hours every other Saturday morning so he could join a local bike club. Within a few months the hairdresser was fitter, happier and a lot more pleasant to be around. "I may not be out there riding with him," his wife says," but I'm definitely reaping the benefits." "People in a relationship have to retain their identity so they won't feel smothered," Witkin says. She stresses this is especially important for couples with young children" or life will become too fatiguing."

4. Spend Quality Time Together
Studies shows that anything increasing the amount of time you spend together--be it a fancy evening out or just walking the dog--will also increase level of satisfaction in a marriage. Ideally, you should get out the house together once a week. If you can't make sure you spend ten minutes every evening just talking. "It's hand to hand, eye to eye. No TV, no distractions," Witkin says. “It doesn't matter what you talk about. Just listen to each other." Many couples spend remarkably little face to face time per week, Witkin points out. "If you do ten minutes a night, you'll be way ahead of other couples," she adds.

5. Break the Date Rut.
Whenever my husband and I were lucky enough to snare a baby sitter we'd run out for a quick dinner and a movie. Then a couple asked us to go canoeing one Saturday. At first our uncoordinated efforts had us spinning in circles, but eventually our strokes fell into sync and we began moving the water with relative case. For the next three hours there was no noise, no distractions--just time together. It turned out to be a great day. We can't wait to do it again. If you can break away from your standard dating routine and explore a new activity, your marriage will benefit. Think of it as a marital adrenalin boost. "Every once a while you have to bring new energy into your relationship," Richfield explains. New energy stimulates you.

6. Be kind
Small courtesies that are required while dating seem to fall by the wayside when children and careers start demanding more of your attention. But little acts of kindness fit into any schedule.
Let your spouse sleep in some Saturday morning while you take the children out to breakfast. Take on a chore that normally lands on your spouse's list. And remember to show gratitude when your mate does a kind deed for you. "People forgot to thank each other," Richfield says. "To thank somebody--even for something you expect--shows your appreciation. And it will make your spouse want to do more for you."

7. Make a 5 year plan.
At the end of each fiscal year, many companies write down goals they'd like to see their organization achieve over the next several years. Couples can use the same technique to give their lives more direction. Set aside a weekend to develop a five year plan or your own. Ask yourselves: Do you want to buy a new home? Change jobs? Go back for more schooling? Devote more time to sports or hobbies?
Consider what you're satisfied with and what you'd like to change. You'll come away with a guide to use when you're faced with little decisions throughout the year. You may also learn things about each other that you didn’t know before. "A five year plan is a great tool for opening up communication," Richfield confirms. "It's also a wonderful reassurance for couples that they're in this marriage for the long haul."

8. Do that One Task Your Spouse Has Been Bugging You About.
Having heard her husband, a police officer, complain for months about all the toys cluttering their home, a homemaker bought some attractive shelves, and bins and settle down a spree of sort thing, organizing and eliminating.

"You should have seen my husband's face when he came home," she says.
"He was thrilled." says Witkin, "doing little things for each other is a way of saying 'I'm not perfect, but I want you to know I'm trying'"

9. Put It in Writing.
A sales representative was surprised when she received a letter in the mail from her husband, a production manager.
"It was like the ones he used to sent me when we were dating," she says.
"Handwritten on plain notebook paper."
Her husband wrote about how he loved falling asleep next to her every night and he loved the way she looked on Saturday mornings with her hair pulled back and no make-up on.
"Little things that I thought he never noticed," she says, blushing.
"It's a great reminder that even though we don't say it everyday, the feelings we have for each other are still there."

We all have moments when love for our spouse wells up inside. Why not take a few minutes to take about it.
"A letter is like a visual proof for your love," Richfield says.
It's also something you can read again and again the happily married years to come.

One Flaw In Women

Women have strengths that amaze men.

They bear hardships and they carry burdens, but they hold happiness, love and joy.
They smile when they want to scream.
They sing when they want to cry.
They cry when they are happy and laugh when they are nervous.
They fight for what they believe in.
They stand up to injustice.
They don't take "no" for an answer when they believe there is a better solution.
They go without so their family can have.
They go to the doctor with a frightened friend.
They love unconditionally.
They cry when their children excel and cheer when their friends get awards.
They are happy when they hear about a birth or a wedding.
Their hearts break when a friend dies.
They grieve at the loss of a family member, yet they are strong when they think there is no strength left.
They know that a hug and a kiss can heal a broken heart.
Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors.
They'll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you to show how much they care about you.
The heart of a woman is what makes the world keep turning.
They bring joy, hope and love.
They have compassion and ideas.
They give moral support to their family and friends.
Women have vital things to say and everything to give.
HOWEVER, IF THERE IS ONE FLAW IN WOMEN,
IT IS THAT THEY FORGET THEIR WORTH.

When someone tells you that you can't do something...

Look around....



Consider all options...



Then GO for it!



Use all the things God gave you!



Be creative...



In the end, you will succeed and prove them wrong!

LOLZ!

Love is...

Love is gentle,
Love is sweet.

Love is hard,
Love is complicated.

Love is now,
Love is always.

Love is you,
Love is me.

Love is us,
Love is meant to be.

Pisang, sejuta manfaatnya

Pernah membayangkan bagaimana rasanya menjadi William bersaudara, pemegang gelar juara berbagai pertandingan tenis putri dunia? Selain skill yang mumpuni, tentunya stamina tubuh yang prima adalah kunci utama bagi mereka untuk tetap unggul di lapangan. Bayangkan! Terkadang Williams bersaudara harus bertanding selama lebih dari 6 jam untuk memenangkan pertandingan!


Jika anda cermat memperhatikan, asupan gizi yang menjadi favorit kebanyakan atlet tenis dunia adalah pisang! Ya, pisang menjadi penyelamat bagi mereka. Pisang mempu dengan mudah diserap tubuh dan mengembalikan energi puncak mereka.

Secara umum, kandungan gizi yang terdapat dalam setiap buah pisang matang adalah sebagai berikut: kalori 99 kalori, protein 1,2 gram, lemak 0,2 gram, karbohidrat 25,8 miligram (mg), serat 0,7 gram, kalsium 8 mg, fosfor 28 mg, besi 0,5 mg, vitamin A 44 RE, Vitamin B 0,08 mg, Vitamin C 3 mg dan air 72 gram.

Kandungan buah pisang sangat banyak, terdiri dari mineral, vitamin, karbohidrat, serat, protein, lemak, dan lain-lain, sehingga apabila orang hanya mengonsumsi buah pisang saja, sudah tercukupi secara minimal
gizinya.

Pilih Pisang Berkualitas Terbaik!
Pilihlah pisang yang sudah matang, yang kulitnya hijau kekuning-kuningan dengan bercak coklat atau kuning, sebab ini akan mudah dicerna, dan gula buah diubah menjadi glukosa alami secara cepat diabsorbsi ke dalam peredaran darah, pisang yang mentah akan sulit dicerna.

Berbagai Manfaat Pisang

Sumber Kekuatan Tenaga
Buah pisang dengan mudah dapat dicerna, gula yang terdapat di buah tersebut diubah menjadi sumber tenaga yang bagus secara cepat, dan itu bagus dalam pembentukan tubuh, untuk kerja otot, dan sangat bagus untuk menghilangkan rasa lelah.

Manfaat untuk Ibu Hamil
Pisang juga disarankan untuk dikonsumsi para wanita hamil karena mengandung asam folat, yang mudah diserap janin melalui rahim. Namun, jangan terlalu berlebihan, sebab satu buah pisang mengandung sekitar 85-100 kalori.

Manfaat bagi Penderita Anemia
Dua buah pisang yang dimakan oleh pasien anemia setiap hari sudah cukup, karena mengandung Fe (zat besi) tinggi.

Manfaat bagi Penyakit Usus dan Perut
Pisang yang dicampur susu cair (atau dimasukkan dalam segelas susu cair)dapat dihidangkan sebagai obat dalam kasus penyakit usus. Juga dapat direkomendasikan untuk pasien sakit perut dan cholik untuk menetralkan keasaman lambung.

Sebuah pisang dihidangkan sebagai pertahanan terhadap inflamasi karena Vitamin C dapat secara cepat diproses. Ia mentransformasikan bacillus berbahaya menjadi bacillus yang bersahabat. Dengan demikian, keduanya akan tertolong.

Pure pisang ataupun krim pisang (seperti untuk makanan bayi), dapat dikonsumsi oleh pasien yang menderita diare.

Manfaat bagi Penderita Lever
Penderita penyakit lever bagus mengonsumsi pisang dua buah ditambah satu sendok madu, akan menambah nafsu makan dan membuat kuat.

Manfaat bagi Luka Bakar
Daun pisang dapat digunakan untuk pengobatan kulit yang terbakar dengan cara dioles, campuran abu daun pisang ditambah minyak kelapa mempunyai pengaruh mendinginkan kulit.

Manfaat bagi Diabetes
Pada masyarakat Gorontalo (Sulawesi Utara), jenis pisang goroho yakni pisang khas daerah setempat, merupakan makanan tambahan/pokok bagi orang yang menderita penyakit gula/diabetes melitus, terutama buah pisang goroho yang belum matang, kemudian dikukus dan dicampur kelapa parut muda.

Pisang dan Kecantikan
Bubur pisang dicampur dengan sedikit susu dan madu, dioleskan pada wajah setiap hari secara teratur selama 30-40 menit. Basuh dengan air hangat kemudian bilas dengan air dingin atau es, diulang selama 15 hari, akan menghasilkan pengaruh yang menakjubkan pada kulit.

Pisang untuk Mengatur Bobot Badan
Pisang juga mempunyai peranan dalam penurunan berat badan seperti juga untuk menaikkan berat badan. Telah terbukti seseorang kehilangan berat badan dengan berdiet 4 (empat) buah pisang dan 4 (empat) gelas susu non fat atau susu cair per hari sedikitnya 3 hari dalam seminggu, jumlah kalori hanya 1250 dan menu tersebut cukup menyehatkan.

Selain itu, diet tersebut membuat kulit wajah tidak berminyak dan bersih. Pada sisi yang lain, mengonsumsi satu gelas banana milk-shake dicampur madu, buah-buahan, kacang, dan mangga sesudah makan, akan menaikkan berat badan.

Khasiat Lainnya
Dalam "Medicinal Uses of Bananas" (www.banana.com, 2002) menyebutkan, bahwa pisang mempunyai manfaat dalam penyembuhan anemia, menurunkan tekanan darah, tenaga untuk berpikir, kaya serat untuk membantu diet, kulit pisang dapat digunakan sebagai cream anti nyamuk, membantu sistem syaraf, dapat membantu perokok untuk menghilangkan pengaruh nikotin, stres, mencegah stroke, mengontrol temperatur badan terutama bagi ibu hamil, menetralkan keasaman lambung, dan sebagainya.

Tanaman pisang secara genetis dapat menghasilkan vaksin yang murah dan sebagai alternatif untuk pertahanan anak dari serangan penyakit. Para peneliti sedang mencoba dari pisang untuk memproduksi antigen untuk coating Virus Hepatitis B. Apabila vaksin Hepatitis B tersebut berhasil akan menjadi sangat murah.

Peneliti lain mengembangkan pisang yang dapat membantu dalam melawan penyakit campak/cacar air, penyakit kuning, polio, dan dipteri. Saat ini, peneliti telah mencoba pada relawan, di mana diperlihatkan 10 persen tekanan darah turun dengan mengonsumsi dua buah pisang setiap hari.

The Secret to a Lasting Marriage: Embrace Imperfection

BY: Deb Graham

When I was a little girl, my mom liked to make breakfast food for dinner every now and then. And I remember one night in particular when she had made breakfast after a long, hard day at work.

On that evening so long ago, my mom placed a plate of eggs, sausage, and extremely burned toast in front of my dad. I remember waiting to see if anyone noticed! Yet all my dad did was reach for his toast, smile at my mom, and ask me how my day was at school.

I don't remember what I told him that night, but I do remember watching him smear butter and jelly on that toast and eat every bite! When I got up from the table that evening, I remember hearing my mom apologize to my dad for burning the toast. And I'll never forget what he said: "Baby, I love burned toast."

Later that night, I went to kiss Daddy good night and I asked him if he really liked his toast burned. He wrapped me in his arms and said, "Debbie, your momma put in a hard day at work today and she's real tired. And besides­a little burnt toast never hurt anyone!"

In bed that night, I thought about that scene at dinner...and the kindness my daddy showed my mom. To this day, it's a cherished memory from my childhood that I'll never forget. And it's one that came to mind just recently when Jack and I sat down to eat dinner.

I had arrived home late...as usual...and decided we would have breakfast food for dinner. Some things never change, I suppose!

To my amazement, I found the ingredients I needed, and quickly began to cook eggs, turkey sausage, and buttered toast. Thinking I had things under control, I glanced through the mail for the day. It was only a few minutes later that I remembered that I had forgotten to take the toast out of the oven!

Now, had it been any other day -- and had we had more than two pieces of bread in the entire house -- I would have started all over. But it had been one of those days and I had just used up the last two pieces of bread. So burnt toast it was!

As I set the plate down in front of Jack, I waited for a comment about the toast. But all I got was a "Thank you!" I watched as he ate bite by bite, all the time waiting for some comment about the toast. But instead, all Jack said was, "Babe, this is great. Thanks for cooking tonight. I know you had a hard day."

As I took a bite of my charred toast that night, I thought about my mom and dad...how burnt toast hadn't been a deal-breaker for them. And I quietly thanked God for giving me a marriage where burnt toast wasn't a deal-breaker either!

You know, life is full of imperfect things...and imperfect people. I'm not the best housekeeper or cook. And you might be surprised to find out that Jack isn't the perfect husband! He likes to play his music too loud, he will always find a way to avoid yard work, and he watches far too many sports. Believe it or not, watching " Golf Academy " is not my idea of a great night at home!

But somehow in the past 37 years Jack and I have learned to accept the imperfections in each other. Over time, we have stopped trying to make each other in our own mold and have learned to celebrate our differences. You might say that we've learned to love each other for who we really are!

For example, I like to take my time, I'm a perfectionist, and I'm even-tempered. I tend to work too much and sleep too little. Jack, on the other hand, is disciplined, studious, an early riser, and is a marketer's dream consumer. I count pennies and Jack could care less! Where he is strong, I am weak, and vice versa.

And while you might say that Jack and I are opposites, we're also very much alike. I can look at him and tell you what he's thinking. I can predict his actions before he finalizes his plans. On the other hand, he knows whether I'm troubled or not the moment I enter a room.

We share the same goals. We love the same things. And we are still best friends. We've traveled through many valleys and enjoyed many mountaintops. And yet, at the same time, Jack and I must work every minute of every day to make this thing called "marriage" work!

What I've learned over the years is that learning to accept each other's faults - and choosing to celebrate each other's differences - is the one of the most important keys to creating a healthy, growing, and lasting marriage relationship.

And that's my prayer for you today. That you will learn to take the good, the bad, and the ugly parts of your married life and lay them at the feet of GOD. Because in the end, He's the only One who will be able to give you a marriage where burnt toast isn't a deal-breaker!

This is a good joke! Husbands...beware... :)

Dear Wife:
I'm writing you this letter to tell you that I'm leaving you for
good. I've been a good man to you for seven years and I have
nothing to show for it. These last two weeks have been hell.
Your boss called to tell me that you had quit your job today and
that was the last straw.

Last week, you came home and didn't even notice that I had gotten a
new hair cut, cooked your favorite meal, and even wore a brand new
pair of silk boxers later that night.

You came home, nibbled at your food for two minutes, and went
straight to sleep after watching all of your soaps. You don't tell
me you love me anymore, you don't want sex anymore or anything.
Either you're cheating on me or you don't love me. Whichever is the
case,,,,I'm gone.

Signed,

Your EX-Husband

P.S. Don't try to find me. Your sister and I are moving away to West
Virginia together. Have a great life!
------------ --------- --------- --------- ---------

Dear Ex-Husband:
Nothing has made my day more enjoyable than receiving your letter.
It's true that you and I have been married for seven years,
although a 'good man' is a far cry from what you've been. I watch
my soaps so much because they drown out your constant whining and
griping. It's just too bad it doesn't work.

Yes, I did notice when you got a hair cut last week,,,and actually
the first thing that came to my mind was "You look just like a
girl",,, but my mother raised me not to say anything at all if you
can't say anything nice. And when you cooked my favorite meal, you
must have gotten me confused with my SISTER, because I stopped
eating pork seven years ago.

I turned away from you when you had those new silk boxers on
because the price tag was still on them. I prayed that it was just a
coincidence that my sister had just borrowed fifty dollars from me
that morning and your silk boxers were $49.99...

After all of this, I still loved you and felt that we could work it
out. So when I discovered that I had hit the lotto for twenty
million dollars, I quit my job and bought us two tickets to Hawaii.
But when I got home you were gone. Everything happens for a
reason I guess. I hope you have the fulfilling life you've always
wanted.

My lawyer said with the letter that you wrote, you won't get a dime
from me. So take care.

Signed:
Rich As Hell and Freeeeeeeeeeee!

P.S. I don't know if I ever told you this but my sister
'Carla',,,was born Carl. I hope that's not a problem for you !!!

Tukang becak paling ganteng and paling cantik di seluruh dunia

We're kickin' off the road... :)

July 14, 2007. What a life...!

14 Juli 2007 adalah hari ketiga gw memfasilitasi training di Bekasi. Dalam 3 hari ini, damn! banyak banget yg bisa gw lihat dan syukuri dalam hidup gw. Gw belajar untuk menghargai hal-hal kecil seperti rumah yang nyaman, roti di pagi hari, tempat tidur yg ada AC, dan orang tua yang sayang ama kita...

For those who read this blog and thought that your life is boring (read: too comfortable), be grateful for not so many people are as lucky as we are.

Hari pertama gw harus ke Bekasi, gw naek kereta Ekspres yang nyaman dari Gambir ke Bekasi. Saking nyamannya, sampe gak sadar kalo lagi ada di Kereta di Indonesia. Rasanya kayak di Jepang. Hehehe..... Tapi nungguin keretanya lama banget udah gitu telat sejam... Besoknya, gw naek kereta ekonomi yang harganya 1/10 dari harga kereta ekspres yang tiap 15 menit datang. Ternyata bukan hanya 'tepat waktu' yang didapat.. Kalo ada yang mau lihat, kira kira begini keadaan di dalam kereta ekonomi Jakarta-Bekasi. Kasian banget nih anak-anak dan orang-orang yang harus menjual/melakukan apa aja supaya dapat makanan yang cuma cukup buat hari itu juga (foto2 ini ada yang agak blurred karnan keretanya goyang2 dan gak semuanya ter-capture dengan kamera karena ngeri bo ngeluarin kamera padahal lagi banyak orang di kereta):




----- Anak kecil main Topeng monyet-----





----- Penjual minuman, disetiap pindah gerbong, penjualnya harus ngangkat embernya -----





----- Jualan stiker, tebak berapa duit 1 lembar gede stikernya? 1000 rupiah. Beli permen aja cuma dapet berapa tuh?-----




----- Penjual tomat----





----- anak tukang bersihin sampah-----

Ada lagi anak kecil yang beli rokok (umurnya sekitar 10 tahun) dan penjual rokoknya malah bantuin light up the cigarette. How pathetic! Ada orang buta yang naik turun kereta (bayangin orang buta sambil bawa speaker di pundak and microphone buat nyanyi) trus naik kereta. Ada lagi tukang jual bando and ikat rambut (cuma 1000 juga)...

Anyway, to sum up, kita harus bersyukur dengan makanan yang cukup, minuman yang cukup, kesehatan yang cukup, pake baju yang bersih bahkan bisa jalan-jalan ke luar negeri. Nggak banyak orang yang seberuntung kita.

To all the readers,

love you..

^_^

Why I'm glad to be a girl

* We got off the Titanic first.

* There are times when chocolate really can solve all your problems.

* We have enough sense to realize that the easiest way to get out of being lost is to ask for directions.

* We don't have to fart to amuse ourselves.

* We get to flirt with systems support men who always return our calls, and are nice to us when we blow up our computers.

* Our boyfriend's clothes make us look elfin & gorgeous. Guys look like complete idiots in ours.

* Men die earlier, so we get to cash in on the life insurance.

* Free drinks, Free dinners, Free movies ... ( You got the point? ).

* We can hug our friends without wondering if she thinks we're gay.

* We can hug our friends without wondering if WE'RE gay!

* We can congratulate our team-mate without ever touching her butt.

* We never have to reach down every so often to make sure our privates are still there.

If you want true wealth

Remember what is the most important.

It's not having everything go right;
it's facing whatever goes wrong.

It's not being without fear;
it's having the determination to go inspite of it.

It is not where you stand,
but the direction you're going in.

It's more than never having bad moments;
it's knowing you are always bigger than the moment.

It's believing you have already been given everything you need to handle life.

It's not being able to rid the world of of all its injustice;
it's being able to rise above them.

It's the belief in your heart that there will always be more good than bad in the world.

Remember to live just this one day and bed tomorrow's troubles to today's load.
Remember that everyday does and brings a new tomorrow full of exciting new things.

Love what you do, do the best you can, and always remember how much you are loved.

-Vickie. M. Worsham.

Cici Cathy---my other half.... :)

The art of taking time to live

To get the most out of our life we must take time to live as well as to make a living.
We must practice the art of filling our moments with enriching experiences that will give new depth to our lives.
We should take time for good books.
Time to absorb the thought of poets and philosophers, seers and prophets.
Time for music that washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.
Time for friendship; time for talks by the fire and walks beneath the stars.
Time for laughter; time for letting go and filling the heart with mirth.
Time for travel; time for pilgrimage and festival and shrine and exhibit, for rock bound coast and desert mountain and plain.
Time for nature; time for flower gardens, trees, birds, and sunsets.
Time to love and be loved for love is the greatest thing in the world.
Time for people; time for the interplay of personalities and the interchange of ideas.
Time for solitude; time to be quiet and alone and to look within.
Time to give ourselves, our talents, abilities, devotion and convictions that we may contribute to the onward march of humanity.
Time for worship; time for opening our lives to God's infinite springs of vitality, that we may live more abundantly.
In all ways let us make our moments glow with life.
Let us pray as did Matthew Arnold: Calm.
Calm of more, nor let of die, before I have begun to live.

--Wilfred. A. Peterson

Papi, the world's most wonderful Dad... :)

Michelle, my clone. Ihihihik.. Cute! :)