The Bloginning of Fay

Moving Out

2011-01-10T18:25:00.001+07:00

There is a reason why I have never update this blog again... I have a new home, my own dot com :p You can visit me at My Bloginning.

It's been so great blogging here.... and I've copied the contents here to (somewhere at) my new home so I can keep the memories :p So... see you there... :)

What To Do With Our Ugly Past

2010-11-28T11:54:00.000+07:00

Everyone has a past which consists of both sweet memories and bad ones. In the past, we have done mistakes, we have some hurtful moments, we have regrets at some points... And most of those things cannot be changed nor rewind.

There is no use of thinking "if only..." as those things have already happened. Keep thinking of it just make our life controlled by regrets, and it is not the right way to live in His truth.

As His children, we have the power to choose. He taught some simple prayers about the 3 time line in our life:
- "Give us today our daily bread" which points to the present
- "Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors" which points to the past
- "Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one" which points to the future

God wants us to have faith on the Truth He has revealed to us and act based on that faith towards our present, past, and future.

He wants us to live free. Free from regrets, bitterness, anger, sadness, disappointments of the past. Free from worries of the future. Free to live day by day because of His grace and mercy (Lamentations 3:21-24).

Make your decission, and live free!
:)
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Nobody Acoustic Version by Fay

2010-11-22T07:57:00.002+07:00

This is the acoustic version (Rainstone Remix) of "Nobody" - Wonder Girls. I downloaded the instrumental music from 4shared.com and I recorded it with my voice, plus some picture slides :p Enjoy :)

Searching for Mini Speaker

2010-11-09T22:33:00.000+07:00

Sebenernya dah dari rada lama siy pengen speaker portable mini buat iPod ato laptop biar suara lebih kenceng, cuman karna emang ngerasa belon perlu banget jadinya ga beli. Tapi baru-baru ini ada file mp3 yang penting banget buat didengerin 'n ada video tutorial yang suaranya kecil, jadinya aku pake earphone 'n berasa ribet aja. Lagian sering-sering pake earphone kan juga ga baek buat telinga.

Jadilah mulai browsing-browsing speaker portable. Pertama siy naksir Divoom iTour-10. Setelah bandingin harga dari beberapa seller, nemu yang harganya paling murah 115 rebu di Kaskus. Tapi pas dihubungin ternyata lagi out of stock 'n masih gatau kapan restock lagi. So aku cari alternatif kedua, nemu portable speaker mini yang laen di Kaskus juga. Aku cuman nanya-nanya spek 'n bookmark page-nya.

Alternatif ketiga nemu mini speaker yang seri stargirl, skully, catgirl, dkk gitu. Ada lumayan banyak online seller yang jual, harga juga bervariasi. Akhirnya nemu yang paling murah (coz lagi harga promo sampe 10 November aja) 60 rebu. Akhirnya tadi deh deal beli mini speaker yang stargirl. Kalo nurutin laper mata si pengen beli 1 lagi hehehe mumpung harga promo... Tapi pikir-pikir lagi ya mau buat apa punya 2 :p Sekarang tinggal nunggu barang nyampe deh... Ntar kalo udah nyampe aku review lagi. *wink*
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Biblical Principles for Wise Financial Management

2010-11-04T08:58:00.002+07:00

Foundations: Cultivate a steward's mindset.

1. Recognise God created everything
In the beginning there was nothing, and God created (Genesis 1:1).
2. Recognise God owns everything
"'The silver is mine and the gold is mine,' declares the LORD Almighty" (Haggai 2:8). "Every animal of the forest is mine, and the cattle on a thousand hills" (Psalm 50:10). "The earth and the fullness thereof belong to the Lord and all those who live within" (Psalm 37:21).
3. Realise we cannot serve two masters
"No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money" (Matthew 6:24).

4. Use resources wisely
"His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!'" (Matthew 25:21–28).
5. Pursue biblical guidance
"Buy the truth and do not sell it; get wisdom, discipline and understanding" (Proverbs 23:23). "Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed" (Proverbs 15:22).
6. Plan through prayer
"Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed" (Proverbs 16:3).
7. Be trustworthy in financial dealings
"Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches? And if you have not been trustworthy with someone else's property, who will give you property of your own?" (Luke 16:10–12).

EARNING
The Diligent Earner: One who produces with diligence and purpose and is content and grateful for what he or she has. God established work while Adam and Eve were yet in the Garden of Eden. God invited them to join him in the ongoing act of caring for creation. Work before the fall of Adam and Eve is a blessing, not a curse. All work has dignity. Our work should be characterized by the following principles.

1. Be diligent: Serve God
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord" (Colossians 3:23).
2. Provide for those who depend on us
"Those who won't care for their own relatives, especially those living in the same household, have denied what we believe. Such people are worse than unbelievers" (1 Timothy 5:8).
3. Be grateful: Remember the source of income
"Remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth" (Deuteronomy 8:18).
4. Enjoy your work: Be content in it
"It is good for people to eat well, drink a good glass of wine, and enjoy their work - whatever they do under the sun - for however long God lets them live. And it is a good thing to receive wealth from God and the good health to enjoy it. To enjoy your work and accept your lot in life - that is indeed a gift from God" (Ecclesiastes 5:18-19).
5. Become transformed workers
"Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but like slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart" (Ephesians 6:5-6).
6. Earn potential: Share the excess
"If you are a thief, stop stealing. Begin using your hands for honest work, and then give generously to others in need" (Ephesians 4:28).

GIVING
The Generous Giver: One who gives with an obedient will, a joyful attitude, and a compassionate heart.

1. Recognise we are created to give
We are made in the image of God (Genesis 1:26-27). God is gracious and generous.We will lead a more satisfied and fulfilled life when we give to others.
2. Give as a response to God's generosity
"Every good and perfect gift is from above" (James 1:17). Therefore, we give out of gratefulness for what we have received.
3. Give as a sign of trust and dependency on God
"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well" (Matthew 6:33).
4. Give to help create economic equality and justice
"Our desire . . . is that there might be equality. At the present time your plenty will supply what they need" (2 Corinthians 8:13-14). Throughout Scripture, God expresses his concern for the poor and calls us to share with those less fortunate.
5. Give to bless others
"I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. And I will bless you, and make your name great; and so you shall be a blessing" (Genesis 12:2-3). If we are blessed with resources beyond our needs, it is not for the purpose of living more lavishly but to bless others. We are blessed to be a blessing.
6. Be willing to share
"Command them [the rich] to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share" (I Timothy 6:18).
7. Give joyfully and generously
"Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own, they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints" (2 Corinthians 8:1-5).
8. Give wisely
"We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this liberal gift" (2 Corinthians 8:20).
9. Give expectantly and cheerfully
"The one who plants generously will get a generous crop. You must each make up your own mind as to how much you should give. Don't give reluctantly or in response to pressure. For God loves the person who gives cheerfully" (2 Corinthians 9:6-7; see also verses 10-14).
10. Recognise motives are important
Unless our motives are right, we can give all we have - even our bodies as sacrifices - and it will be for naught (I Corinthians13). We can be scrupulous with tithing and still not have the right motives. Jesus rebuked the religious leaders of his day for this very thing: " You hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices - mint, dill and cummin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law - justice, mercy and faithfulness" (Matthew 23:23).

SAVING
The Wise Saver: One who builds, preserves, and invests with discernment.

1. Recognise it is wise to save
"In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil, but [the] foolish... devour all [they have]" (Proverbs 21:20). "Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers it food at harvest" (Proverbs 6:8).
2. Realise it is sinful to hoard
And he gave them an illustration: "A rich man had a fertile farm that produced fine crops. In fact, his barns were full to overflowing. So he said, 'I know! I'll tear down my barns and build bigger ones. Then I'll have room enough to store everything. And I'll sit back and say to myself, My friend, you have enough stored away for years to come. Now take it easy! Eat, drink, and be merry!' But God said to him, 'You fool! You will die this very night. Then who will get it all? 'Yes, a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God" (Luke 12:16-21).
3. Prioritise and evaluate the costs
"But don't begin until you count the cost. For who would begin construction of a building without first getting estimates and then checking to see if there is enough money to pay the bills? Otherwise, you might complete only the foundation before running out of funds. And then how everyone would laugh at you! They would say, 'There's the person who started that building and ran out of money before it was finished!'" (Luke 14:28-30).
4. Avoid quick-rich schemes
"The trustworthy will get a rich reward. But the person who wants to get rich quick will only get into trouble" (Proverbs 28:20).
5. Seek wise counsellors
"Let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance" (Proverbs 1:5).
6. Establish a job before building a home
"Finish your outdoor work and get your fields ready; after that, build your house" (Proverbs 24:27).
7. Diversify assets
"Give portions to seven, yes to eight, for you do not know what disaster will come upon the land" (Ecclesiastes 11:2).

DEBT
The Cautious Debtor: One who avoids entering into debt, is careful and strategic when incurring debt, and always repays debt.

1. Repay debt and do so promptly
"The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous give generously" (Psalm 37:21). " Do not say to your neighbor, 'Come back later; I'll give it tomorrow'—when you now have it with you" (Proverbs 3:28).
2. Avoid the bondage of debt
"The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender" (Proverbs 22:7).
3. Recognise debt presumes on the future
"Now listen, you who say, 'Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.' Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes" (James 4:13–14).
4. Realise debt can foster jealousy and greed
"Beware! Don't be greedy for what you don't have. Real life is not measured by how much we own" (Luke 12:15).
5. Give and pay what you owe
"Give everyone what you owe them: Pay your taxes and import duties, and give respect and honor to all to whom it is due" (Romans 13:7).
6. Be careful about co-signing
"Do not co-sign another person's note or put up a guarantee for someone else's loan. If you can't pay it, even your bed will be snatched from under you" (Proverbs 22:26–27 NLT).
7. Realise debt will impact spiritual development
"The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law" (Galatians 5:22-23)

SPENDING
The Prudent Consumer: One who enjoys the fruits of their labor yet guards against materialism.

1. Beware of idols
"You shall not make yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below" (Deuteronomy 5:8). Materialism - which so saturates our culture - is nothing less than a competing theology in which matter (things) is of ultimate significance; that is, things become gods or idols. " They... worshipped and served created things rather than the Creator" (Romans 1:25).
2. Guard against greed. Realise things do not bring happiness
"Beware! Don't be greedy for what you don't have. Real life is not measured by how much we own" (Luke 12:15).
3. Seek moderation
"Give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread. Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you and say, 'Who is the LORD?' Or I may become poor and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God" (Proverbs 30:8-9).
4. Be content
"I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength" (Philippians 4:12–13)."Godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that" (1 Timothy 6:6–8).
5. Don't waste God's resources
"When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, 'Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted'" (John 6:12).
6. Enjoy God's provision in moderation
"Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life" (1 Timothy 6:17–19).
7. Carefully manage resources
"Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds; for riches do not endure forever, and a crown is not secure for all generations" (Proverbs 27:23–24)

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Unique Child Names

2010-11-01T08:49:00.000+07:00

Waiting for a child birth is always be the most exciting moment for a new mother. Once you find out whether your baby is a boy or a girl, the first thing you do is looking for the perfect baby name. There are so many online resources where you can get excellent name ideas like at the Names and Babies site. The site provided name search feature based on your child's gender and origin. There are some unique child names like Kaiya, Carli, Marinna, Elanora, and Kirra. You can also choose among popular baby names like Aaliyah, Sanya, Vedika, Faven, and Damerae. Feel free to browse for more name ideas by visiting the site.

Free Sheet Music Download

2010-10-29T10:54:00.000+07:00

I have just started a piano lesson this year, but next week my school will have a show presenting music players from the students. I really want to impress the audience since the school invite all student's parents and several important guests. When I browse the internet this morning, accidentally I found a site which offers free sheet music download. This is what I have been looking for! I think I want to use the sheet music of Mozart or Beethoven. Wish me luck guys!

Infeksi Tenggorokan

2010-10-26T21:27:00.001+07:00

Gara-gara maybe kecapekan plus ga jaga makan plus ada alasan laen seabis pulang dari Tangerang, tenggorokanku sakit 'n batuk-batuk... Yang parah kalo pagi baru bangun tidur or malem, sampe cape batuk mulu 'n ngeluarin dahaknya... So otomatis kurang tidur 'n beberapa hari jadi kurang produktif banget T.T

Udah rutin minum lo han kuo ama aer anget + lemon ga ada perubahan berarti, sempet juga coba 2 harian minum FG Trosches, tapi berhubung masih sakit banget kalo nelan, akhirnya tadi siang ke klinik spesialis THT ditemenin Mel. Dokternya bilang merah banget tenggorokanku waktu diperiksa, katanya infeksi di bagian dinding tenggorokannya.

Dah dikasih resep 3 macem obat. 1 kapsul racikan. Harus sembuh!!!
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Nasi Uduk n Lontong Sayur Serpong

2010-10-20T20:20:00.000+07:00

Seminggu penuh mulai dari tanggal 10 Oktober sampe 17 Oktober kemaren kan lagi stay di Serpong Tangerang... Selaen suka mie ikan (mie dikasih abon ikan) yang dijual di koperasi deket penginapan, nemu lagi makanan Jawa Barat yang aku kangenin: nasi uduk ama lontong sayur hehehe.... Mie ikannya itu abonnya ga terlalu amis jadinya mau, apalagi mienya enak, sehat tanpa msg, banyak sayurnya juga. Kalo nasi uduk ama lontong sayur adanya pagi doang, bapaknya juga jual gorengan tempe mendoan ama bakwan. Tempe mendoannya ga ngalahin deh uenak tenan :p

Hari pertama pas makan siang benernya masih bingung mau makan apa. Nemunya cuman makanan sunda. Maksud hati pesen nasi pecel ayam yang kebayang tu nasi pecel versi Jawa Timur yang ada bumbu pecelnya gituh, tapi ternyata kalo versi Sunda yang namanya nasi pecel ayam itu sama percis kayak nasi ayam penyet.... alias ayamnya dikasih sambel doang.... haiks....

Akhirnya hari ketiga baru tau dari beberapa kenalan kalo deket penginapan ada sederet kaki lima yang jual makanan kalo pagi. Pilihan pertama langsung deh jatuh pada bapak yang jual nasi uduk 'n lontong sayur, and emang pilihan kita ga salah hehehe.... muantep bok.... tempe mendoannya enak, lontongnya enak, krupuknya juga enak.... Jadi langganan deh kita hehehe....

Selebihnya siy makan di Setos lantai atas. Lumayan ada bayem n sayur-sayur laen. Cuman yang kurang suka, kalo tumisan tuh serba rada pedes semua. Enak siy kalo yang suka pedes sesekali, tapi berhubung waktu itu tenggorokan rada ga enak jadinya menghindari yang pedes-pedes.

Heum... benernya rada ngiler si di koperasi ada jual mente gatau brapa gram, lumayan banyak siy, 45 rebu. Cuman ya itu tadi, secara tenggorokan rada bermasalah, ga beli deh coz takut ga tahan godaan hahaha.... yah next time dah kalo diijinin ke sana lagi :p

Jalan ke WBL

2010-10-04T21:21:00.001+07:00

Minggu kemaren abis jalan-jalan seharian ke WBL a.k.a Wisata Bahari Lamongan trus nyambung ke Maharani Zoo. Tiket masuknya buat ke 2 tempat itu sekaligus per orangnya 60 ribu. Kalo cuman ke WBL doang tiketnya per orang 45 ribu. Ada macem-macem wahana, kita maen Crazy Car, Sepeda Air, Bom-bom Car, Rumah Kaca, Texas Cinema, de el el.

Yang paling serem itu Crazy Car, asli kayak mau dilempar ke bawah. Tikungan ama belokannya tajem banget, tanjakan ama turunan relnya curam, sampe trauma hehehe... Ga lagi-lagi dah. Ada juga Paus Dangdut, cuman dah kapok Crazy Car :p Tapi pas cari pintu keluar sempet muter-muter gara-gara salah arahan, sampe kaki pegel semua 'n kulit pada kayak kerang rebus belang gitu.

Trus kita kan bawa bekal nasi, mie goreng jawa, ama telor dadar. Kita makan di Food Court WBL. Pas mau keluar dari parkiran WBL remote kunci mobil temenku bermasalah, alarm bunyi terus + ga bisa distater. Setelah 1 jam lebih cari batere + minta bantuan orang + telpon sana sini, akhirnya bisa juga direset 'n back to normal... Lega hehehe... Abis itu nyambung ke Maharani Zoo.

Di Maharani Zoo banyak binatang-binatang (ya iyalah namanya juga Zoo hehehe). Ada rumah kucing juga yang isinya macem-macem cat breeders, lucuuuu... sayang cuman bisa liat dari kaca doang ga bisa ngelus-elus (-_-"). Ada singa 'n macan juga yang masih gempal sehat gitu, seneng liatnya hehehe.... daripada liat yang di koran liputan KBS binatangnya kurus-kurus jadi mengenaskan T.T

Di Maharani Zoo kita dah pada pegel semua jadi sampe lupa foto-foto hihihi... aku cuman fotoin beberapa binatang doang (foto lengkap di Facebook :p). Sesampenya di Surabaya pun kita masih muter-muter coz masih ambil laptop di rumah salah satu temen, makan malem bareng, baru pulang masing-masing. Capek, pegel 'n kulit belang.... tapi seneng banget seharian ngumpul gitu, jalan-jalan, ngobrol, ketawa-ketiwi \ ^o^ / Thank U God ^.^

Mau PHK Si Modem Matrix

2010-10-01T18:56:00.000+07:00

Aku pake modem Matrix sejak akhir taun 2008 sampe sekarang. Dulu pas awal dipake lancar-lancar aja 'n kenceng. Cuman yahhh.... tambah ke sini tambah sering bikin bete. Udah 2 bulan terakhir ini koneksinya rewel abis. Cuman kenceng beberapa menit pertama abis gitu tepar. Kadang mau konek lancar beberapa jam di pagi doang, siang sampe malem ga bernyawa. Kadang malah sebaliknya, pagi ga bisa tapi sore beberapa jam bisa sebelum malem koit lagi.

Kesabaranku dah abis... Mana mahal pulak sebulan 110 rebu... Dengan kualitas yang parah kayak gitu jelas aku ga relaaaa T_T Ntar aku cari waktu, kalo bisa maybe minggu depan deh, aku PHK aja ke kantor Indosat. Trus pake apa? Aku dah ada cadangan Smart, and so far siy ga ada komplain. Tapi kayaknya kudu incer-incer cari cadangan laen nih, tapi ntar-ntar aja masih bisa siy.

Enough is enoughhhhhh T_T

Silly Bandz

2010-10-01T06:48:00.000+07:00

I have been a fan of tie dyed t-shirts and accessories. I even have some tie dyed jeans bags, shoes, and other accessories. When it comes into fashion, my friends know that I love unique style. With tie dyed fashion, I always can show my own taste. That is the reason of why I am so excited when my sister gave me Hipster Silly Bandz which come with tie dyed colors. It is the latest collection of Dirty Silly Bandz. Get one if you want it too!

Private Number Plates

2010-09-29T17:44:00.001+07:00

Do you find it hard to get a special gift for your girlfriend who has just bought a new car? Here is an idea. You can get her a personalized number plate at Northumbria Numbers. You can start by typing your search criteria to find private number ideas or you can make your own number plate by searching from prefix style or current style features. You can also get some ideas and see the available Private Number Plates for women by visiting their suggestion pages. Once you find the suitable number plate, order it right away before someone else take it.

Get a Job By Using Local Job Search

2010-09-29T17:27:00.001+07:00

Due to the recent financial situation, many people have to lost their job. But it is not the end of the world. As long as we have skills and experiences in certain work areas, we can find a new job. Without spending money, we can use local job search features on the internet to find a suitable job in our nearest location. In JobTrottr, there is a map where you can locate your work area to start searching for available jobs.

The site also offers some outstanding features compared to other similar job search websites such as global reach, all industries coverage, Geo-localization, tagging, mapped results, and other brilliant features. The best of all is that we can use all the features for free! Visit their site and find your new job now.

Magic Chocolate or Coklat Monggo?

2010-09-29T13:55:00.001+07:00

Barusan nonton acara Jelang Siang di Trans TV as usual. Ada liputan kuliner di Bali, salah satunya coklat produksi lokal Bali "Magic Chocolate".

Abis itu iseng browsing jadi pengen nyobain 'n ngebandingin deh antara Magic Chocolate ama Coklat Monggo. Kalo coklat Monggo buatan Jogja. Di Surabaya sini cuman Mirota doang yang jual.
Hmmm... Kapan mampir Mirota lagi ya hehehe... Tapi emang varian produknya beda siy.

Pengen makan coklat praline... Yang pernah aku cobain punya Dapur Cokelat. Enak siy tapi rada mahal... ga rela belinya hihihi... Untung aku juga ga gitu addicted ama coklat... :p cuman kadang pengen aja :p
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Nicky Ties

2010-09-27T19:48:00.000+07:00

In order to show our professionalism in our job, we need not only to give our best in our work, but also in our look. Appearance and the way we dressed make people have certain impressions about us and our company. For this purpose, additional accessories are needed for a more stylish look. Men can use elegant nicky ties with several pattern choices. Browse for their tie collection and purchase from their site now.

Online Marketing Consulting

2010-09-27T19:37:00.000+07:00

Considering of the higher competition among online businesses, it is impossible for us to achieve success without the right Search Engine Optimization (SEO) strategies.This is the reason of why we need online marketing consulting company to help us with the proper implementation. Six Clicks is a recommended agency which provides various online marketing services and solutions for your company. Get more information on their official site and contact their live support.

Still Vote for Hudson

2010-09-27T13:47:00.001+07:00

Iya... I know that Hudson was out from IMB last night. Tapi dia tetep favoritku coz bakatnya unik 'n orangnya humble. Semoga dia tetep humble 'n terus berkreasi 'n tambah sukses in his calling. Semoga kerendahan hati 'n keramahan khas orang Jogja ga ilang walopun udah beken... Amin :)

Ajang-ajang pencarian bakat benernya bagus si... Tapi concern aja knapa smua harus ditarik ke Jakarta...
Jakarta yang udah padetttt jadi tambah sesak ama orang... Lautan manusia dimana-mana... Bedeuh... Apa ga tambah jenuh ya itu kota... Jalanan tambah macet pasti... Fiuh... Kalo di tiap kota laen bisa dikembangin kayak gitu lebih bagus, cuman maybe resourcenya yang rada ribet kali yah ngaturnya...

Jadi udah males nih ngikutin IMB hehehe... Belakangan juga pretty much occupied siy. Sabtu ini mo nginep rumah temen and besokannya jalan-jalan bareng ke luar kota (asik asik asik hehehe). Ya sudahlah... Mo ngerjain something dulu... Belajar menikmati proses.... :)
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Father Love Letter

2010-09-23T21:55:00.001+07:00

Can You Handle The Truth?

2010-09-23T06:41:00.001+07:00

A man had a drinking problem. Before a bottle of wine, he is virtually powerless. He knew he had to break the vice so, for a start, he started reading medical journals to know more about the evils of drinking. After reading enough materials and being convinced of the hazards of drinking, he immediately vowed to stop reading medical journals.

That man wanted to know the truth but could not handle the truth. He found attraction in the truth but felt afraid of the consequences and the demands the truth would exact from him. So what did he do? He stopped his pursuit of the truth.

In the Gospel today, Herod is portrayed as someone intrigued by the message of John the Baptist. Luke recounts that every time John preached, Herod felt a certain attraction to John's words.

That is the nature of truth. When it is proclaimed, it never fails to strike a sympathetic chord in the heart. But truth can be threatening for it demands a corresponding action. It either affirms or convicts.

Herod was attracted by the message of John but he did not have the courage to give in to its demands. What did he do? He put John in prison.

God's truth comes to us in varied ways. Through persons, situations or some sort of religious experience, the truth of God seeks us out. But like Herod, we are afraid of truth's demands. We do not want the self-denial and conversion it entails. And so we imprison God's message. We leave God in a corner. We confine Him and make His message irrelevant to our daily lives.

Remember, God is a "polite" God. He can work in our lives only to the extent that we give Him "permission" to do so. This is what we mean when we say, grace builds on nature.

Unleash the power of God in your life. Call on Him. Open your heart. Do not be afraid of truth's demands. As Jesus assures in the Gospel, "You will discover the truth and the truth will set you free" (John 8:32).

Reflection Question:
In what ways do you imprison the power of God's message? Do not be like the ostrich who buries its head in the sand in the face of a challenge. Face the truth of the Gospel and do not be afraid.

Lord Jesus, I don't want to be in prison. I want to be free. Entice my heart with the beauty of Your truth and allow me to rejoice in it. Amen.

Source: Kerygma Mailing List

Download VLC Player

2010-09-20T07:53:00.000+07:00

When it comes to free multimedia player, it is best to choose one player which is compatible to play all kinds of media format. I previously have a multimedia player which is downloaded free from the internet, but unfortunately it only supports some audio and video files. I have to download another multimedia player to play the rest. Since I really want to make it simple, I decided to download vlc player which was recommended by a friend. And I am satisfied with the result. Now I only need VLC player to listen and watch any kind of audio and video format.

Last Day at Home

2010-09-18T08:50:00.001+07:00

This is the last day for me to enjoy my time at home sweet home. Tomorrow, like it or not, I have to go back to Surabaya. Back to the routine at my dorm. I wish the distance between my hometown and my dorm at Surabaya can be more closer :p Of course, Suramadu bridge has shorten the length between them, but still it feels so far (1 and a half or maximum 2 hours by motorcycle, average speed).

Actually, yesterday I planned to go back today...
But this morning I still have some things to do so I postpone my plan. I guess tomorrow will be a day full of physical activities, cleaning up my dorm room, washing, etc etc.... So I can be ready to start my routine again on Monday.

Honestly, I still want to be here at home... :p
But the show must go on.... Carry on!

Ladies Watches

2010-09-18T08:19:00.000+07:00

Looking for an elegant watch for a woman can be quite difficult if you do not know where to search. But there is no need to worry as there are so many available choices you can get both from online and physical stores. If you prefer to buy ladies watches online, it is better to buy one which suits the personality or personal taste of the lady. A good looking watch may not be a perfect gift if she does not like the wrist or watch material. Some women like luxurious watches, while some others may prefer casual looking watches. By knowing the most suitable criteria of the desired watch, you will find it easier and faster.

Tips to Choose Maternity Dress

2010-09-15T06:58:00.000+07:00

When you are getting pregnant, the first big change you must learn to adapt is the size of your body. You can no longer wear that cute and skinny outfit the way you used to. Some pregnant women also have an increasing skin sensitivity to certain garments. Hence, it is necessary to go out and shopping to get comfortable and suitable maternity dress. If you are wondering about what kind of maternity clothes that would make you look great and suitable with the current season, you can search for tips and recommendations on the internet before you go to maternity store. I am sure you will look fabulous during your pregnancy.

Third Day - Fever and Flu

2010-09-14T08:12:00.001+07:00

It's the third day I stay at home because of fever and flu. It started on Sunday morning, but I'm gradually better since I took Panadol, Neozep Forte, and Lo Han Kuo tea as a medicine. Of course I didn't mix them all together. I took Panadol 3 times in Sunday and 1 time in Monday morning after meals. Then I took Neozep Forte 2 times in Monday afternoon and night. In between, I drank Lo Han Kuo tea. Lo Han Kuo is the common tea I drink whenever I have sore or dry throat. This morning I woke up with so much better condition (though my throat is still kinda sore and very dry, the fever is all gone) but I still take Neozep Forte until my influenza healed completely. So is Lo Han Kuo.

I think I enjoy the time with a minimum involvement with internet lately... It is a kind of time to rest and detach from all the online stuffs I have been doing for most of my time (especially in Surabaya). I can be more engaged with real communication, have time to talk face to face with my family, etc.... But when it is time for me to go back to Surabaya, I have no other choices but to indulge myself in online world and computer again :p I have to keep consistent and persevere to get great results and success.

Sometimes I wish I can have one more activity which does not require me to work in front of computer, like becoming a vocalist maybe? Singing as a part of a group band, have a fun gigs, perform in some different cities, etc.... Quite a dream huh? But I guess it is possible if it's part of the Big plan.

For now, I will do my best with what lie ahead in front of me, which are computer and internet related jobs. Jiayou!!!