This story inspired by my friend, who has her marriage life shattered because of what her husband doing behind her back. He has an affair with unknown numbers of women in his workplace. She only knows one American lady who works with him as his 'other woman'. I felt pity to her, because she has … Continue reading When Marriage Shattered
When Headmistress Gone Mad
This is a real story that had happened to me last week.. My sister-in-law wanted to send my niece to a well-known after school program in my hometown. It is a well-known program because most of the children I know in Malang went to that program. It is said to be a place for kids … Continue reading When Headmistress Gone Mad
Asking Credit from Others
I just had this phone call with a friend. He asked me why other people around him are so ignorant. He tried to offer some help and being nice to those people, but they never give him any credits to whatever he had done. His statement tickled my mind... Credit is a way that we … Continue reading Asking Credit from Others
The View of Lapindo
I've been a reguler user of Surabaya-Malang road. It's been 3 years since the first incident of Lapindo hotmud flow. Every Friday, I would take the same crowded road to go home. And every Monday morning, I would take the other side of the road to go back to Surabaya. During this school holiday season, … Continue reading The View of Lapindo
The Dead Clock
I saw at my wall clock and I found out that the batteries were empty, so the arms were not moving. Yes, it was a dead clock. That dead clock reminds me of a 42-year-old woman whom I know from long time ago. She had gone through hard times when she was a child. Her … Continue reading The Dead Clock
Personal Review on ‘Marley & Me’
Actually, I borrowed this DVD from a friend of mine. He suggested me to watch this 'Marley & Me' movie because according to him, I would be able to sharpen my sensitivity. Well, I took the DVD and obviously I ignored his purpose. If Marley could inspired John Grogan to write in his columns, he … Continue reading Personal Review on ‘Marley & Me’
When God Plays Hide-and-Seek
I just got home from a prayer meeting with Father Adrian, OP. He is a good preacher and also a good joker. He told us about spiritual experiences with God (read Matthew 17:1-14), which can be the events to remember when bad things happen. So, those spiritual experiences were there as reminders for us, about … Continue reading When God Plays Hide-and-Seek
Love Me OR Love My Money?
I am going to share a funny scene that I saw at a mall yesterday... I just finished my lunch with 2 friends from my hometown. On my way to the parking lot, there was a guy who came to my direction. He answered a phone call and talked a bit loud. He said, 'You … Continue reading Love Me OR Love My Money?
Cake with No Flour
Imagine if you are going to bake a cake or make homemade bread, and suddenly you realize that you have no flour! You won't be able to bake your cake, because there won't be any cake without flour... The idea of this reflection came across my mind when I drove home from the orphanage today. … Continue reading Cake with No Flour
The Portion of You in Community
You and me composed the community. You, me and them composed a larger community. We are all part of community ... started from our family, school friends, colleagues, or club mates. No matter which community you are involve in, you are part of community.Some of community members are active, sometimes too active. But some of … Continue reading The Portion of You in Community