July 31st, 2013. Happy 62nd birthday, Dad! I wish I could run to you and kiss you first in the morning on your special day. But I won't be able to do it today - since I'm away from home. I write this letter to express my gratitude of having you as my Dad. Thank … Continue reading This is For You, Dad
“I am a Psychologist”. Sorry, what?
Yes, I am a psychologist. It is interesting to notice the first impression of others when they ask me about my job. Mostly they will ask, "Don't you feel stressed out listening to others in daily basis?" Or "What kind of problems that people share with you?". Even though I'm working in a big city … Continue reading “I am a Psychologist”. Sorry, what?
Letter to Parents
Dear Mom and Dad, I have been waiting for a while to get myself altogether and enable myself to write everything down here. People said that children will never be able to choose their parents and vice versa. I believe that is true. I did not have any options on who my parent would be, … Continue reading Letter to Parents
Feeling Unlovable
One occupational hazard of being a psychologist is I tend to observe everything around me - what I heard, what I see and what I read between the lines. People may express their feelings and emotions in many ways. And the other party also owns their own ways to be reactive. Today I want to … Continue reading Feeling Unlovable
What Are Your Reasons of Living?
Yesterday I attended a workshop held by a psychological center in Surabaya. There were 3 speakers, but there was a young female speaker who captivated me. She was in her early 30, energetic, smart and owned a deep understanding what she was talking about. The third speaker was a father of 3 in his 40s. … Continue reading What Are Your Reasons of Living?
Negativity and its stormy effects
My work gives me a lot of opportunities to meet with people. Some of them come with genetic based problems or anything related with biological disorders. But most of them come because they have been living in negativity, either they create it or created by those around them. Imagine a very young kid who is … Continue reading Negativity and its stormy effects
Holiday Time
Just before this year ends, I would love to share the fun times I have back at my hometown. Family time is surely priceless and you will never have enough. I did my niece's hair, cook with my mom, attend a wedding and sleep + eat a lot! (I told you, it's a holiday) Have … Continue reading Holiday Time
The Warmth of Christmas
Christmas is here!I used to spend Christmas day with my family back at my hometown. We had an annual visit to a Carmelites monastery about an hour driving from our house. We spent the Christmas eve there as a family and enjoying the abundant grace from the Lord for our family. I learned since very … Continue reading The Warmth of Christmas
Children: Miracle or Curse?
Along the way and through every corner, I have met numbers of parents. Ideally, parents are able to love and accept their children as who they are. But, in reality, it is hard to find the ideal conception of being parents. Yesterday, I talked to my Aunt. She has 3 son, but her eldest son … Continue reading Children: Miracle or Curse?
In Between Marriage and Funeral
Last week, I heard a bad news about my old friend. Her mom suddenly passed away in the morning when she was about to feed her pet at the back of the house. She died just after she arrived at the hospital. She's been diagnosed with a heart problem since young and diabetes, but for … Continue reading In Between Marriage and Funeral
My Writing Paper 