I was driving back to Malang when I saw this view: about 7-10 motorcycles park in the edge of a bridge above train station. For me, it was weird for they were looking down and saw the trains. And that was it. No other views, nothing. All they could see from above was the trains. … Continue reading Different Shoes, Different Point of View
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After the Wedding
Yay! Finally, the wedding day of Rheza and Puspa was over. The day that have been waiting by the couple and us: family, friends and supporters! I have to admit that I'm skeptical with what so-called happy wedding. Weird but true. I've seen many happy marriages, name it my parents' marriage. They have been together … Continue reading After the Wedding
I’m his Cinderella : My Father is a real fighter
Yes, for me my Dad is a real fighter. He's the one who will comfort me through whatever seasons I'm in. Actually this article is inspired by a song titled Cinderella by Steven Curtis Chapman. The first time I heard this song was when I helped Ike, my best friend, in preparing School of Children … Continue reading I’m his Cinderella : My Father is a real fighter
Child Marriage : Minor Wedding with Minor Attention
Sometimes I just can't believe what I read in the newspaper. Such as the news of 43-year-old man who took a 12-year-old girl as his second wife (further reading in Indonesian). I'm trying hard to think about what was in his mind? Well, I think it's not my part to judge his decision, for I … Continue reading Child Marriage : Minor Wedding with Minor Attention
Over Protective Parents = Under Achievement Child?
When I sent my 17-month-niece for her baby class (Oct 4, 2008), I was sitting next to a young father who had a phone call. Both of us could see the process in the class through the glass window. I saw his baby boy was trying to climb on a 20-centimenters-trampoline while his wife was … Continue reading Over Protective Parents = Under Achievement Child?
A Visual Thinker
During sessions with David Goodwin, he shared a real case story with us. The story was about John, an 11-year-old boy, who had gone through hard times in his family. His father rejected him and told John that he didn't love John. His father disliked him for no reasons and told him in his face … Continue reading A Visual Thinker
Facts on Child Abuse
During our sessions in School of Children Counselling, all the participants were brought to the facts of child abuse. David Goodwin shared numbers of shocking facts about child abuse: 50% of the abusers are the family member of the child - father, brother, uncle, cousin and other relatives. 45% of the abusers are the people … Continue reading Facts on Child Abuse
Grieving
I've been to many funerals of my family members and friends. But this was different... My friend's mother passed away last Tuesday. She was the only child and her mom gave birth to her when she was 44 years old. So, when you do the math, her mother is (now) 70 years old, while my … Continue reading Grieving
The Last Lecture
Prof. Randy Pausch had gone (July 25, 2008), but his 'Last Lecture' will left a deep mark on everybody who listen to it. I just found out this website yesterday from a blog of Mark Brady. Randy Pausch is a Professor of Computer Science in Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). He had terminal pancreatic cancer and … Continue reading The Last Lecture
Support Groups for Children with Behavioral Problems
Adults and parents may notice when their children become fretful, reckless or having difficulty in relationships with others. What we may not notice is why children behave that way and what we can do to help them overcome those behavioral problems. One possible cause is depression in children. It may seems absurd to realize that … Continue reading Support Groups for Children with Behavioral Problems
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