I read books on children development, trying to memorize the stages by Kohlberg, Piaget or Freud. But none of them is ever satisfied me as I watch my niece grows up. She's turning 2 on April 16. I know that she's a little girl in our eyes, but her exploration toward this world is amazing, … Continue reading When a Child is Exploring This World
Happy Easter!
Last year during Lent, I printed out a piece of coloring page from the internet. Too bad I forgot to take a photo of that picture. It is a page full of eggs! I remember that I wrote down: "Count those uncountable eggs, that's how much Jesus loves us!" I still have that page attached … Continue reading Happy Easter!
Choosing Your Partner of Life
To be honest, this topic is randomly chosen, but purposedly written. I've been thinking a lot about choosing the right partner of my future, a.k.a husband. Well, I don't want to get involved in any open relationship or domestic relationship, it will put me in the edge of mountain. The risk of getting rid by … Continue reading Choosing Your Partner of Life
SEX : Taboo or Not?
Last week was a week full of discussion regarding sex with my classmates (noted: all were clinicians). We were discussing things that came from our experiences, point of view and our hopes. One friends said that he wants to have a good sex for the rest of his life. He doesn't want to be limited … Continue reading SEX : Taboo or Not?
Riding on an emotional roller-coaster
He calls me every now and then; he sends me sms or emails. He always asks about my conditions, worrying about my solitary life and keeps on praying for me. He is such a nice best friend to me. You can see that from his behavior toward me. On the other time, he would scream … Continue reading Riding on an emotional roller-coaster
When A Woman Married to Special Needs Person
I heard the story of a young woman married with a mentally retarded man on 2004. Some phone calls and sms told me that the wedding took place when I was in Australia. At 2006, I saw this couple with my own eyes on one big event. The woman dressed casually and she looked very … Continue reading When A Woman Married to Special Needs Person
Virtual Community
If you do survey among young people nowadays, you will know that most of them are part of the virtual community. From Facebook to blogging. From chatting to playing online games. Many gadgets are created to make these community works properly. I'm sitting in a food court at a mall (I become a mall-goer lately). … Continue reading Virtual Community
A Week of Grieving
Last weekend was full of sad stories. Two of my friends' mothers were passed away because of cancer. Wempy is one of my best-est friend since kindy days. We went to the same schools and been in the same classes until high school. Then we chose our own paths to go for, but the friendship … Continue reading A Week of Grieving
Political Campaign Goes to Mall
I am sitting in the food court of one big mall in Surabaya. Behind me is a middle-aged man who is trying to give away brochures to passers-by. He must be one of the legislative councilman-to-be, who will be elected this April 9, 2009. Many people are trying hard to be legislative council, for the … Continue reading Political Campaign Goes to Mall
Suicidal Tendency
So, these past few days I've seen and heard at least 2 incidents of young woman who were going to do suicide. One of them is now a celebrity, because she came up in a national TV show. The other one is my old friend... Let's start with the first girl, she climbed up a … Continue reading Suicidal Tendency
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