What is Anorexia Nervosa? Anorexia Nervosa is one form of Eating Disorders according to DSM-IV-TR classifications. To diagnose a person as an Anorexic, following are the diagnostic criteria: A. Refusal to maintain body weight at or above a minimally normal weight for age and height (e.g., weight loss leading to maintenance of body weight less … Continue reading Anorexia Nervosa – Screaming in Silence
Singapore Holiday – Part 4
Sentosa trip was on the schedule today! At around 1030, we left the apartment and headed to VivoCity - for a bit of shopping and waiting for the trip to Sentosa Island. While waiting, we had our lunch separately. I had a healthy 6-inch Tuna sandwich at Subway! It tasted good - for the last … Continue reading Singapore Holiday – Part 4
Singapore Holiday – Part 3
Today is our 3rd day of holiday. The early morning was started when my niece jumped into me - because last night we made a deal: if she wakes up earlier than me, then she is allowed to jump into my bed. She did - into me! There was a change of plan though. At … Continue reading Singapore Holiday – Part 3
Singapore Holiday – Part 2
This morning was started with many yawns and teary eyes! Yes, we still felt tired when we woke up ... But we were ready to kick the day! Because our menu today are: a-day out at Universal Studio and dinner at Clarke Quay. Universal Studio After we done with morning preparations (girls!) - we went … Continue reading Singapore Holiday – Part 2
Singapore Holiday March 2011 – Part 1
After waiting for a few months to have this holiday, finally I could welcome myself and the girls to Singapore! This trip was made solely to girls - not due to gender issues, but because it happened to be all girls when we arranged this trip. We are: me, my sister-in-law, her sister, my niece, … Continue reading Singapore Holiday March 2011 – Part 1
What a 3-year-old Girl Can Think of
Regarding myself as a proud Aunt, I would like to share numbers of conversation between my niece, Ellicia, a smart and critical 3-year-old with the adults around her. Night Prayer Every night Ellice would close her day by saying grace with her mom. At first her mom say the grace in Indonesia and she followed … Continue reading What a 3-year-old Girl Can Think of
King’s Speech – When Stuttering is Psychological
It didn't surprise me when Colin Firth won the 83rd Academy Award as the Best Actor for his character as King George VI in "King's Speech". He gave his best in the movie - the expression of being a failure could be read aloud and clear on his character. According to DSM-IV-TR, Stuttering is one … Continue reading King’s Speech – When Stuttering is Psychological
The Soloist – From My Perspective
One of my student in University (Widya Mandala Catholic University, Surabaya, Indonesia) suggested me to watch a movie, The Soloist. He said that the movie would be a benefit for our discussion in Social Intervention class. So, I gave myself a try. He was right. The Soloist is a story about a homeless man, named … Continue reading The Soloist – From My Perspective
The Lohan Perception
I had a chat with my old friend a few nights ago. He was commenting on my latest photo. He said that I look good in my hair - but it will be better if I could cut my hair in Lohan style. Within second, my thought was full of Lindsay Lohan and her hair. … Continue reading The Lohan Perception
Exploring Human Mind
This week is my 3rd week of working at Premier Hospital Surabaya (Ramsay Health Care). The experience itself is priceless. Thanks to Josephine Ratna for her trust on me and -most of all- the knowledge and opportunities given to me. Through the meetings with my clients, I learned that human mind is something big. It … Continue reading Exploring Human Mind
My Writing Paper 