People call me crazy when they learn about my plan of going back to school and do a PhD. Some would call me as an ambitious person, some would simply asked: "What is it that you're looking for?". My response was simply smiling. I had to wait for 15 year to finally get the scholarship … Continue reading Best lesson learned: I failed my PhD
Category: reflection
Drowning into Books
Happy weekend, everyone! These past few weeks, I've noticed on my Facebook wall numerous people shared the status on Harry Potter's 20th anniversary. I can't believe how fast time flies! I was not a good reader when I was young. My mom used to tell bedtime stories for me and my twin brothers, but never … Continue reading Drowning into Books
At The End of The Day, We All Need Company
I met one young little girl just a while ago. She looked fierce and I could see it from the way she rolled her eyes in front of me. Fortunately, she did not refuse when I escorted her to my counseling room and within a few minutes, the wall was down completely. She told me … Continue reading At The End of The Day, We All Need Company
Rubber Duck and My Son
Around 15 years ago, at Child Psychopathology class, my favorite lecturer shared her own experience of handling separation anxiety symptoms showed by her son. Back then she had to leave her two-year old son to pursue her study at the Netherlands. When she returned, her son started to show specific behavior, in which he would … Continue reading Rubber Duck and My Son
How Much Time?
Time is an issue for everyone. Some would feel that they need 27 hours a-day (I used to think so too!). Some would feel that they have all the time in the world, therefore, they drag it as much as they can. I always envy those people who can discipline themselves with time, and somehow, … Continue reading How Much Time?
Love Until It Hurts
Love is something magical. When people in love, they would do anything! Anything. They would change everything! Why? Because they are in love. People will translate falling in love as a LOVE itself. But it is not (Read: The Road Less Traveled by Scott Peck - for further insight). Love is way beyond that scope. … Continue reading Love Until It Hurts
Leave Your Judgment Unto God
Once I read in the Bible that judgment is not our part, but His part. I didn’t understand back then, for I thought that we could freely judge others – because we have common sense and knowledge on what life should be. But I was wrong. When I judge others, I actually express who I … Continue reading Leave Your Judgment Unto God
Past-Valentine Love Stories
It may be a little late to write about my Valentine's Day, but I am going to write anyway. This year marks the 4th of knowing my husband. We met on January 2011 and got married on September 2013. But this year is the first time we celebrate Valentine's Day, well sort of. On the day, … Continue reading Past-Valentine Love Stories
Ash Wednesday: The Mess and The Broom
Today is the first day of Lent. Since a few days back I've been thinking to myself, what should I give up this Lent? I read some of my friends were asking the same question through social media. I couldn't figured the answer. Not until I hurt someone close to me through my expression. It … Continue reading Ash Wednesday: The Mess and The Broom
An Old Man and His Broken Heart
That day, when I walk home from my work, I saw you.You were so tiny and fragile. You laid there on the corner of the street, waiting for loving hands to carry you home. I was about to walk past you, pretending that I didn’t see you, little one. But when our eyes met, I … Continue reading An Old Man and His Broken Heart
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