Whew....Praise the LORD! We are so relieved knowing that the baby's head position is just right now! We figured this out during our last doctor visit on Saturday.
Daniel and I had been constantly telling the baby to move "her" head position starting from our last doctor visit. I also had to do some certain positions every morning and night to help the baby to move "her" head around easily.
The doctor says that the baby is going to be a baby girl.... but we never know for sure until the due date, don't we??
Anyway, we are more than thrilled having this baby inside me - regardless of the gender :p
Funny the way my mom made a promise to herself, say, "I will kiss you once your head position is just right". Finding out the right head position, she kissed my tummy and told the baby about her promise.
For the last few months, every morning (if she isn't away), she prepares a glass of milk for me - for the baby, she said. Sometime last month, she boiled traditional medicines of "thousands" of herbs to strengthen the baby. Well...I am exaggerating the "thousands" here.
It was OK! (I mean... It of course didn't taste as sweet as honey - what can you expect from traditional Chinese medicine??? To me, it was just fine.)
Right before I drank them, I told the baby that they were for our goodness. I did this simply because I started to notice that the baby has developed "alarming sensor" detecting foods and beverages. Once I drank not-too-fresh carrot juice, not after 10 minutes, I ran to the kitchen sink vomiting! At other times, when I ate a small bite of pineapple, soon I also experienced the same thing. It seemed like the baby was telling me, "Mommy, I don't want this!"
Anyway... I could just be my own feeling :p
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Kicking my rib, dear kid?
Our baby has a new routine now. He/she starts to enjoy kicking my right ribs. Somehow, it's kinda odd because whenever I tell him/her not to "hurt" me, he/she insists on doing it. However, when Daniel tells him/her to do the same thing of not "hurting" me, he/she immediately obeys the father's authority ;)
Uh....one more interesting thing the baby lately did was that he/she kept hiccups-ing every now and then. It's really cute!!! I am amazed at how God created this living being inside me..INCREDIBLE!!
Uh....one more interesting thing the baby lately did was that he/she kept hiccups-ing every now and then. It's really cute!!! I am amazed at how God created this living being inside me..INCREDIBLE!!
Thursday, November 22, 2007
What a sweet dinner
After work, Daniel got home, took a shower, and we rushed to Laras Asri for a special dinner in an event of our third wedding anniversary.
Both of us had a wonderful time. Before we started eating our dishes, Daniel held my hand and we prayed together. It was so sweet.
After all the heavy load at works, we rarely had a quality time together and so glad we finally had that chance ;)
Both of us had a wonderful time. Before we started eating our dishes, Daniel held my hand and we prayed together. It was so sweet.
After all the heavy load at works, we rarely had a quality time together and so glad we finally had that chance ;)
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Our wedding anniv...
Exactly today, November 21st, 2007 is our third wedding anniv.
Mom and Dad, my sista only sent out SMS(es) to us early in the morning. My uncle in Jakarta called at home to congratulate us but we left home already. I had a morning class to teach and Daniel drove me to campus and headed to office.
Two guys from the office chatted me and congratulated me too. They also asked whether I would be back helping at Forindo or not. Sadly, I had to say NO. I'd love to dedicate my everything to our baby (and babies??). It will be my privilege to be a full-time mom ;)
Talking about food... for dinner, Mom cooked special dishes for both of us: "Mie siram" with fried shrimps and eggs... Hmm...Yummy!
That's not the ending....
Late at night around 11 when I was sleeping, I was waken up by the sound of my SMS. It was from our beloved pastor in Boston, Pastor Zee, Buk-e (Kak Lita), and their two wonderful jewels: Cherissa and Kayla. It was so sweet that they remembered our wedding anniversary.
Mom and Dad, my sista only sent out SMS(es) to us early in the morning. My uncle in Jakarta called at home to congratulate us but we left home already. I had a morning class to teach and Daniel drove me to campus and headed to office.
Two guys from the office chatted me and congratulated me too. They also asked whether I would be back helping at Forindo or not. Sadly, I had to say NO. I'd love to dedicate my everything to our baby (and babies??). It will be my privilege to be a full-time mom ;)
Talking about food... for dinner, Mom cooked special dishes for both of us: "Mie siram" with fried shrimps and eggs... Hmm...Yummy!
That's not the ending....
Late at night around 11 when I was sleeping, I was waken up by the sound of my SMS. It was from our beloved pastor in Boston, Pastor Zee, Buk-e (Kak Lita), and their two wonderful jewels: Cherissa and Kayla. It was so sweet that they remembered our wedding anniversary.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Bosen oi
Hari ini bosen banget ndak ngapa2in.....
Bahan revisi PIBBI ketinggalan di kampus, jadi ndak isa ngapa2in juga nih :( trus sekarang lagi bingung mau ngapain yach?
Berhubung ndak ngapa2in badan malah jadi pegel-pegel.
Trus ni Mey lagi mikir..la ntar kalo udah cuti hamil dari kampus, trus ndak ngapa2in piye no?? Udah bikin list mau ngapain setelah cuti, tapi paling isine yach jalan-jalan di pagi hari. La trus dari habis jalan-jalan pagi sampe malem ngapain yach???
Duh...bingung deh... Any thoughts???
Bahan revisi PIBBI ketinggalan di kampus, jadi ndak isa ngapa2in juga nih :( trus sekarang lagi bingung mau ngapain yach?
Berhubung ndak ngapa2in badan malah jadi pegel-pegel.
Trus ni Mey lagi mikir..la ntar kalo udah cuti hamil dari kampus, trus ndak ngapa2in piye no?? Udah bikin list mau ngapain setelah cuti, tapi paling isine yach jalan-jalan di pagi hari. La trus dari habis jalan-jalan pagi sampe malem ngapain yach???
Duh...bingung deh... Any thoughts???
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Test - Is this working?
For quite some times, I have been trying to open the blogger but I have never managed for even once but now. I am currently using Daniel's laptop and it works out!! simply because it is set up automatically.
Whew... next time I try to open this using my laptop and/or others, the question is then "Will that work out well too?"
Anyway, we'll see....
Whew... next time I try to open this using my laptop and/or others, the question is then "Will that work out well too?"
Anyway, we'll see....
Friday, August 03, 2007
My tummy is getting bigger
I feel like my tummy is getting bigger, Daniel thinks so too. Some others, however, don't seem to witness the changing size of my tummy.
My colleagues, for example, reasoned saying that my tummy is similarly like theirs. Oh boy!
Every time Daniel has a chance, he always gently touches my bigger tummy and whispers to our baby how much he loves him/her?? (A baby boy/ a baby girl??) - We don't know.
We still haven't come to a conclusion of checking the gender or not. On one hand, it is going to be a surprise! One the other hand, knowing the gender would give us more preparation.
Anyway, what's more important is to have a healthy baby - precious in God's eyes.
In turn, Daniel and I read the baby chapters of the Bible - God's beloved and dearest child in my womb is going to be strong in spirit - fear of God shall overfill him.
I am used to calling my dad and my mom as "Kung-kung" and "Bo-bo". My only sister as "A Yik". My oldest brother as "Tai Giok", etc.
Referent names from Daniel's side are much easier to remember. Daniel's dad is "Engkong". Daniel's brothers and sister are "Uncles" and "Auntie". It's pretty simple, isn't it?
My colleagues, for example, reasoned saying that my tummy is similarly like theirs. Oh boy!
Every time Daniel has a chance, he always gently touches my bigger tummy and whispers to our baby how much he loves him/her?? (A baby boy/ a baby girl??) - We don't know.
We still haven't come to a conclusion of checking the gender or not. On one hand, it is going to be a surprise! One the other hand, knowing the gender would give us more preparation.
Anyway, what's more important is to have a healthy baby - precious in God's eyes.
In turn, Daniel and I read the baby chapters of the Bible - God's beloved and dearest child in my womb is going to be strong in spirit - fear of God shall overfill him.
I am used to calling my dad and my mom as "Kung-kung" and "Bo-bo". My only sister as "A Yik". My oldest brother as "Tai Giok", etc.
Referent names from Daniel's side are much easier to remember. Daniel's dad is "Engkong". Daniel's brothers and sister are "Uncles" and "Auntie". It's pretty simple, isn't it?
Friday, June 15, 2007
I am expecting! Hurray! Praise the LORD ^_^
Last Wednesday, Daniel and I figured out that I am pregnant - a six-week pregnancy, said the doctor.
It was all started about a week ago, in the afternoon between 11 and 2, I always felt like I almost got fainted - black out, I should say. At first I thought perhaps it was just a PMS. Recalling my previous experience, it wasn't the way it used to be. I then told Daniel about it and we decided on Tuesday afternoon after lunch to buy a test pack.
On Wednesday morning around 6.30, I woke up and next thing is... Daniel jumped onto our bed and happily he said, "POSITIF! It's positif!" We then walked into our bathroom and checked the result. Indeed, it was positif!
Daniel was so thrilled, he decided to take a day off from work. I had a morning class to teach, so I rushed to campus. After my class, plenty of SMSes filled my cell. My dad-in-law called me on my cell congratulating me. I then called Daniel and we decided to check to a doctor and do some tests in Semarang.
On our way, I got nausea. We then decided to have lunch in Ungaran - just didn't want to have an empty stomach. Anyway..to cut the story short, in the doctor's room, we had an USG test. Praise the LORD! The fetal is in the womb. He/she/they??? (Who don't know) is so cute and tiny. It's so amazing looking at the creation of our great GOD.
It was all started about a week ago, in the afternoon between 11 and 2, I always felt like I almost got fainted - black out, I should say. At first I thought perhaps it was just a PMS. Recalling my previous experience, it wasn't the way it used to be. I then told Daniel about it and we decided on Tuesday afternoon after lunch to buy a test pack.
On Wednesday morning around 6.30, I woke up and next thing is... Daniel jumped onto our bed and happily he said, "POSITIF! It's positif!" We then walked into our bathroom and checked the result. Indeed, it was positif!
Daniel was so thrilled, he decided to take a day off from work. I had a morning class to teach, so I rushed to campus. After my class, plenty of SMSes filled my cell. My dad-in-law called me on my cell congratulating me. I then called Daniel and we decided to check to a doctor and do some tests in Semarang.
On our way, I got nausea. We then decided to have lunch in Ungaran - just didn't want to have an empty stomach. Anyway..to cut the story short, in the doctor's room, we had an USG test. Praise the LORD! The fetal is in the womb. He/she/they??? (Who don't know) is so cute and tiny. It's so amazing looking at the creation of our great GOD.
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Fussy girls in my IC class
Today when I was teaching IC, I was angry to a group of students (girls!!!)
Why girls are so fussy?
Anyway, to cut the story short, after conducting the quiz at the beginning of the meeting today, I had a short discussion of the quiz. All students were counting their own mistakes - how many correct and wrong answers - things like those.
I went on explaining and giving more examples and exercises (as they requested a week earlier). In the middle of my lecturing, I stopped and told the girls to just go outside the class if they wanted to chat in the class. Again, I reminded them strongly, if they'd like to stay in the classroom, they shouldn't have acted that way.
I intentionally didn't really look into their eyes as I explained to other kids. I skipped them. Even if I looked into their eyes - it's just a glance. This has happened repeatedly in my class. Last week, I remembered I also told them not to chat in the classroom. I guess they didn't take my reminder seriously. Well...I hope this time they will realize what they did wrong.
The lessons continued pretty well with the other students ;)
We went over some exercises - some students came forward and wrote their answers on the board and they got their answers correctly. Some other students were taking notes.
After the class, some students stayed for quite some time asking for more explanations and/or just chatting.
Sometime, I am just wondering. This trimester, these students' future is a mystery. It could be a new beginning of their college life. On the other hand, it could be the end of their college life at the English Department (aka. Drop Out).
We, teachers, have been trying our best to help, motivate, encourage, and support them in many ways, but some students are just too ignorant. Although we have been given many sources and/or materials, only few students really work on their best - showing good efforts of their share. The rest...I don't know... and I don't dare to imagine...what kind of life are they going to live in? - disappointment, for sure! Regret - no doubt for that!
Well... so far, I have done a lot to help them. Hopefully, they will soon realize that when I take a moment to talk to them giving them advice - that means, I still care about them! ;)
Why girls are so fussy?
Anyway, to cut the story short, after conducting the quiz at the beginning of the meeting today, I had a short discussion of the quiz. All students were counting their own mistakes - how many correct and wrong answers - things like those.
I went on explaining and giving more examples and exercises (as they requested a week earlier). In the middle of my lecturing, I stopped and told the girls to just go outside the class if they wanted to chat in the class. Again, I reminded them strongly, if they'd like to stay in the classroom, they shouldn't have acted that way.
I intentionally didn't really look into their eyes as I explained to other kids. I skipped them. Even if I looked into their eyes - it's just a glance. This has happened repeatedly in my class. Last week, I remembered I also told them not to chat in the classroom. I guess they didn't take my reminder seriously. Well...I hope this time they will realize what they did wrong.
The lessons continued pretty well with the other students ;)
We went over some exercises - some students came forward and wrote their answers on the board and they got their answers correctly. Some other students were taking notes.
After the class, some students stayed for quite some time asking for more explanations and/or just chatting.
Sometime, I am just wondering. This trimester, these students' future is a mystery. It could be a new beginning of their college life. On the other hand, it could be the end of their college life at the English Department (aka. Drop Out).
We, teachers, have been trying our best to help, motivate, encourage, and support them in many ways, but some students are just too ignorant. Although we have been given many sources and/or materials, only few students really work on their best - showing good efforts of their share. The rest...I don't know... and I don't dare to imagine...what kind of life are they going to live in? - disappointment, for sure! Regret - no doubt for that!
Well... so far, I have done a lot to help them. Hopefully, they will soon realize that when I take a moment to talk to them giving them advice - that means, I still care about them! ;)
Kue Bandung batal deh...
What a pity!
Ko Dani wanted to eat some "Kue Bandung". Unfortunately, on our way back home, the kiosk wasn't open for business.
Fortunately, as we arrived back home, kinds of dishes are ready on our dining table. Fried noodles, snacks (rolade, bakwan mie, etc), "kacang panjang dimasak ma udang n taoco".
The taste wasn't so special but it was enough to fill our hungry stomach.
We were chatting for a while with Dad. Topic will be not far from food =)
Ko Dani wanted to eat some "Kue Bandung". Unfortunately, on our way back home, the kiosk wasn't open for business.
Fortunately, as we arrived back home, kinds of dishes are ready on our dining table. Fried noodles, snacks (rolade, bakwan mie, etc), "kacang panjang dimasak ma udang n taoco".
The taste wasn't so special but it was enough to fill our hungry stomach.
We were chatting for a while with Dad. Topic will be not far from food =)
Monday, June 04, 2007
In July, my sister is retiring
My one and only sister is retiring in July. She has been working like crazy for years and she needs to take a break for quite some time.
At first she was worried to let our parents know of her intention. Somehow, God surprised her!
Our dad's reaction was completely out of our mind. He supported her 100%. He patted on her back and longed the month of July to come. He is hoping to spending time with her during his retirement period.
Today, she told her supervisor. At first, she wasn't certain of her decision. I told her to look upon GOD and seek HIS answer. She then firmly said that it was God's will for her to retire.
If God says so, it's up to us to choose to trust or not to trust HIM. She chose to trust HIM.
I am proud of what she decides! She has chosen the best in her life - trusting GOD.
In the middle of July, she will be moving in to Salatiga. AHA! Full house! Dad, Mom, Koh Han (my oldest brother - who is still single, but no longer available), my sister (still single and available...anyone???), and of course, Koko and I.
Since Mom and Dad moved in, we got a lot of stuffs in the house. You name it! hehehe :p
Talking about retirement, Dad is still looking for a number of possibilities of spending his retirement period, starting from boarding house, public library, restaurant, property/ construction, pet shop, etc. He has got a lot in his mind.
Once he was thinking to work part-time in another company in Pekalongan. He went to meet the company owner, but he wasn't there.
4 out of his 5 kids object to his intention to work again. Strangely, my other brother said that he preferred to let our dad work in a factory than climbing a ladder and fell down. Well..one day, when he was fixing a lamp outside the house, he fell down from the ladder. The next day, dad told mom that his back was in pain.
At first she was worried to let our parents know of her intention. Somehow, God surprised her!
Our dad's reaction was completely out of our mind. He supported her 100%. He patted on her back and longed the month of July to come. He is hoping to spending time with her during his retirement period.
Today, she told her supervisor. At first, she wasn't certain of her decision. I told her to look upon GOD and seek HIS answer. She then firmly said that it was God's will for her to retire.
If God says so, it's up to us to choose to trust or not to trust HIM. She chose to trust HIM.
I am proud of what she decides! She has chosen the best in her life - trusting GOD.
In the middle of July, she will be moving in to Salatiga. AHA! Full house! Dad, Mom, Koh Han (my oldest brother - who is still single, but no longer available), my sister (still single and available...anyone???), and of course, Koko and I.
Since Mom and Dad moved in, we got a lot of stuffs in the house. You name it! hehehe :p
Talking about retirement, Dad is still looking for a number of possibilities of spending his retirement period, starting from boarding house, public library, restaurant, property/ construction, pet shop, etc. He has got a lot in his mind.
Once he was thinking to work part-time in another company in Pekalongan. He went to meet the company owner, but he wasn't there.
4 out of his 5 kids object to his intention to work again. Strangely, my other brother said that he preferred to let our dad work in a factory than climbing a ladder and fell down. Well..one day, when he was fixing a lamp outside the house, he fell down from the ladder. The next day, dad told mom that his back was in pain.
Miss you, my blog
Whew..finally! I had a time to really relax (well..not necessarily relax because I still have a lot on my plates).
For the last few days, I had been trying to log in to this blog. Unfortunately, I completely forgot what the username and password was. Anyway, I figured it out now. Whew!!
I have got a lot of good news to tell:
Our parents from my side moved in with us.
Some may say that this is not good news because we are now living under the same roof. I have to say that let's see it from a positive point of view. We eat dinner at home - our mom cooks for us.
As I always budget a certain amount of money for dinner, I allocate the money to my mom to shop. Things are getting better ;) Eat more nutritious foods, spend quality time together and many more.
We are about to build our own home.
Once we prayed to God that we would like to have a home and a car for our future kids to take shelter from the burning sun, blowing and freezing wind at night....
We have been trying our best to save our money. For sure, tithing is a MUST. It's been our privillege to be able to save some of our money entrusted in our lives to also help others (funding missions, sponsoring our beloved brother to study at uni, etc). God has been good to us.
We are blessed to bless others and yes, that's true!
We are still lack of cash, but we keep our faith in HIM. He is our provider and as HIS words say everything is possible! AMIN! ^_^
Our sister-in-law is expecting.
They got married in November last year (2006) and just two weeks ago, cheerfully they let us know of the good news! Good for them! Congratulations!
On one hand, I am happy.... On the other hand, well...it's tiring for me, actually having my father-in-law "bugging" me with his questions of when we're going to have our own.
It's strange because he never directs the question to my hubby (which is his own son).
So one day, I sort of complained to him saying why didn't you help me out when he questioned me with that same-and-over question. Calmly, Daniel said, "Well....Why should that bother you? Just disregard that! Don't ever think about it seriously."
Deep inside my heart, I told myself not to take it seriously but another voice said that I should be respectively polite to my dad-in-law and that I shouldn't disregard him. I just can't dare to do thing like that.
At other time, when we were paying a visit to my sister-in-law, I shared my feeling to her. I told her things I need to say. Feeling relief, we went home as the clock suggested that it's time to go.
In our bedroom, I told my hubby that I intentionally shared my feeling to my sis-in-law because I know she will let my dad-in-law know of this. Hopefully, and I can only hope, that this pressure will cease pretty soon.
Honestly, I can't blame the fact that all parents would expect grandchildren from their own bloods (read: sons and daughters). It's just that when it's not yet HIS time, let's not push ourself that hard!
Above all, in everything that we have in our lives, we give thanks!
In everything that we haven't got, we give praises for He is a faithful God and our provider. He knows the BEST for us!
What we have in mind may not be as perfect as HIS thoughts/plans, so let's keep our eyes on HIM and walk in our FAITH in HIM! ^_^
For the last few days, I had been trying to log in to this blog. Unfortunately, I completely forgot what the username and password was. Anyway, I figured it out now. Whew!!
I have got a lot of good news to tell:
Our parents from my side moved in with us.
Some may say that this is not good news because we are now living under the same roof. I have to say that let's see it from a positive point of view. We eat dinner at home - our mom cooks for us.
As I always budget a certain amount of money for dinner, I allocate the money to my mom to shop. Things are getting better ;) Eat more nutritious foods, spend quality time together and many more.
We are about to build our own home.
Once we prayed to God that we would like to have a home and a car for our future kids to take shelter from the burning sun, blowing and freezing wind at night....
We have been trying our best to save our money. For sure, tithing is a MUST. It's been our privillege to be able to save some of our money entrusted in our lives to also help others (funding missions, sponsoring our beloved brother to study at uni, etc). God has been good to us.
We are blessed to bless others and yes, that's true!
We are still lack of cash, but we keep our faith in HIM. He is our provider and as HIS words say everything is possible! AMIN! ^_^
Our sister-in-law is expecting.
They got married in November last year (2006) and just two weeks ago, cheerfully they let us know of the good news! Good for them! Congratulations!
On one hand, I am happy.... On the other hand, well...it's tiring for me, actually having my father-in-law "bugging" me with his questions of when we're going to have our own.
It's strange because he never directs the question to my hubby (which is his own son).
So one day, I sort of complained to him saying why didn't you help me out when he questioned me with that same-and-over question. Calmly, Daniel said, "Well....Why should that bother you? Just disregard that! Don't ever think about it seriously."
Deep inside my heart, I told myself not to take it seriously but another voice said that I should be respectively polite to my dad-in-law and that I shouldn't disregard him. I just can't dare to do thing like that.
At other time, when we were paying a visit to my sister-in-law, I shared my feeling to her. I told her things I need to say. Feeling relief, we went home as the clock suggested that it's time to go.
In our bedroom, I told my hubby that I intentionally shared my feeling to my sis-in-law because I know she will let my dad-in-law know of this. Hopefully, and I can only hope, that this pressure will cease pretty soon.
Honestly, I can't blame the fact that all parents would expect grandchildren from their own bloods (read: sons and daughters). It's just that when it's not yet HIS time, let's not push ourself that hard!
Above all, in everything that we have in our lives, we give thanks!
In everything that we haven't got, we give praises for He is a faithful God and our provider. He knows the BEST for us!
What we have in mind may not be as perfect as HIS thoughts/plans, so let's keep our eyes on HIM and walk in our FAITH in HIM! ^_^
Monday, January 08, 2007
Jeje's birthday gift
Today is Jeje's birthday, but we bought her a gift yesterday. We (Daniel and me) took her to the "Felicia" toy store in Salatiga.
She was so excited! Before we got off the car, I told Iva (Jeje's younger sister) that this time Jeje would choose her own birthday gift and that Iva's turn was next month. She agreed to that! - which made me really glad. She was quite strong head but I still wanted to let her know that this time was her sister's day!
We went around the store starting from the front door to the end of the store. Jeje (as well as Iva) were so excited! Their eyes were widely opened! hehehe :)
Jeje found a giant dolphin dool - blue and white. She loved it so much from the first sight. First of all, it was quite small (if compared to the extremely huge size), but then we looked around again...and found a bigger dolphin with a better texture of fur.
She hugged the doll really tight and she was smiling happily.
Daniel and me asked her if she would like others, firmly she said, "NO. I want this one - the dolphin".
Very well... Daniel finally paid for that, the salesperson put the dolphin is two plastic bags up side down. hehehe... Jeje held the doll as her parents finally got to the store. They asked her what she got. As her parents, intentionally Jeje would like to have "pig", but then after interacting with the dolphin, she seemed to fall in love with it.
We drove to have dinner from the store to "ayam bawang". It was unfortunate, the chicken breast was all sold out. No option! I got the thigh! Uh..hate it but nothing else to eat.
She was so excited! Before we got off the car, I told Iva (Jeje's younger sister) that this time Jeje would choose her own birthday gift and that Iva's turn was next month. She agreed to that! - which made me really glad. She was quite strong head but I still wanted to let her know that this time was her sister's day!
We went around the store starting from the front door to the end of the store. Jeje (as well as Iva) were so excited! Their eyes were widely opened! hehehe :)
Jeje found a giant dolphin dool - blue and white. She loved it so much from the first sight. First of all, it was quite small (if compared to the extremely huge size), but then we looked around again...and found a bigger dolphin with a better texture of fur.
She hugged the doll really tight and she was smiling happily.
Daniel and me asked her if she would like others, firmly she said, "NO. I want this one - the dolphin".
Very well... Daniel finally paid for that, the salesperson put the dolphin is two plastic bags up side down. hehehe... Jeje held the doll as her parents finally got to the store. They asked her what she got. As her parents, intentionally Jeje would like to have "pig", but then after interacting with the dolphin, she seemed to fall in love with it.
We drove to have dinner from the store to "ayam bawang". It was unfortunate, the chicken breast was all sold out. No option! I got the thigh! Uh..hate it but nothing else to eat.
Sunday, January 07, 2007
"RAKER" in Bandungan
Together with my colleagues, we left our beloved campus on Friday morning around 7 by cars. I was in the same car with Bu Andri, Bu Raema, Michelle, Bu Pur and her son named Lawang :)
On our way to Bandungan, we stop accross "Roncali" to pick up Victor.
Arriving there, we directly went to the meeting room ready to start our meeting. It was unfortunate that we forgot to bring along with us the box containing all the files for the meeting. I called Pak Hendro hoping to ask him favor to get the box, but I couldn't reach him on his cell.
VU called the administration officer asking whether the box was still in front of the administation building of the university. It was there! Thanks GOD!
Luckly, our rector (who is Anne's father) was still on the way to Bandungan. Anne called his dad to do us a favor. Whew.... what a relief!
The chairperson (VU) took action. We modified our schedule - snack came first! Well...no one was complaining, of course!
The whole meeting was packed. We rarely had free time - well....only one hour to check in, unpack our bags, take shower then head back to another sessions! hehehe...
That night on the same day, we were chatting by the pool. In the middle of nowhere, Victor and Rio jumped into the pool. Almost everyone screamed!
Bu Andri, Joseph, and some other lecturers went to Ambawara buying "jagung bakar" (Well...We can also call the words in quotations in English, but the culture carried in Indonesian expressions is deeper.)
Around 10, I was about to go to my room. On the way, however, I knocked on AI and Nn's room. We chatted for quite some time then I decided to just stay in my room.
Well...well...well... That was just a plan that never happened. Jos was still awake and we were chatting then Pak Anton came in and we stayed awake discussing many issues in the living room (was it a living room? I am not sure but I guess so. hehehe)
About an around later, Bu Ina came in and joined our discussion ' till midnight.
I excused myself first to go to bed at midnight after brushing my teeth, washing my face, and my hands plus feet. Of course, I prayed before I went to bed. I was afraid at first that I would sneeze like crazy due to my allergic to dust.
The next morning around 6, I opened my eyes and Bu Ina welcomed me "good morning". I was shocked at first. I didn't expect that she was already awake. hehehe...
Not long after that, she was all ready in her sports shoes, red back, neat and sporty walking around the hotel and up to the village.
After all the meetings, we finished up the "RAKER" with our usual tradition of taking photos. Someone (the hotel guest) walked by and Bu Ina requested him to take our photos - which is really good - everyone can be in the pic.
Lunch at "Rina Rini" restaurant was waiting for us. It wasn't really delicious but OK. I got home around 3 and called Koko on his cell. He was in the office waiting for me....hehehe... but I was at home.
We finally went out for lunch (he had lunch and I watched) hahaha =)
As we got home from lunch, I went to bed! I was so tired and taking a rest helped me a lot to refresh my body. Daniel was watching television when I woke up around 7 p.m.
We went to have dinner in "Beringin" restaurant that night. We order "ca kangkung" and "sup kepiting jagung". Yummy! These ones are much better than my lunch....
On our way to Bandungan, we stop accross "Roncali" to pick up Victor.
Arriving there, we directly went to the meeting room ready to start our meeting. It was unfortunate that we forgot to bring along with us the box containing all the files for the meeting. I called Pak Hendro hoping to ask him favor to get the box, but I couldn't reach him on his cell.
VU called the administration officer asking whether the box was still in front of the administation building of the university. It was there! Thanks GOD!
Luckly, our rector (who is Anne's father) was still on the way to Bandungan. Anne called his dad to do us a favor. Whew.... what a relief!
The chairperson (VU) took action. We modified our schedule - snack came first! Well...no one was complaining, of course!
The whole meeting was packed. We rarely had free time - well....only one hour to check in, unpack our bags, take shower then head back to another sessions! hehehe...
That night on the same day, we were chatting by the pool. In the middle of nowhere, Victor and Rio jumped into the pool. Almost everyone screamed!
Bu Andri, Joseph, and some other lecturers went to Ambawara buying "jagung bakar" (Well...We can also call the words in quotations in English, but the culture carried in Indonesian expressions is deeper.)
Around 10, I was about to go to my room. On the way, however, I knocked on AI and Nn's room. We chatted for quite some time then I decided to just stay in my room.
Well...well...well... That was just a plan that never happened. Jos was still awake and we were chatting then Pak Anton came in and we stayed awake discussing many issues in the living room (was it a living room? I am not sure but I guess so. hehehe)
About an around later, Bu Ina came in and joined our discussion ' till midnight.
I excused myself first to go to bed at midnight after brushing my teeth, washing my face, and my hands plus feet. Of course, I prayed before I went to bed. I was afraid at first that I would sneeze like crazy due to my allergic to dust.
The next morning around 6, I opened my eyes and Bu Ina welcomed me "good morning". I was shocked at first. I didn't expect that she was already awake. hehehe...
Not long after that, she was all ready in her sports shoes, red back, neat and sporty walking around the hotel and up to the village.
After all the meetings, we finished up the "RAKER" with our usual tradition of taking photos. Someone (the hotel guest) walked by and Bu Ina requested him to take our photos - which is really good - everyone can be in the pic.
Lunch at "Rina Rini" restaurant was waiting for us. It wasn't really delicious but OK. I got home around 3 and called Koko on his cell. He was in the office waiting for me....hehehe... but I was at home.
We finally went out for lunch (he had lunch and I watched) hahaha =)
As we got home from lunch, I went to bed! I was so tired and taking a rest helped me a lot to refresh my body. Daniel was watching television when I woke up around 7 p.m.
We went to have dinner in "Beringin" restaurant that night. We order "ca kangkung" and "sup kepiting jagung". Yummy! These ones are much better than my lunch....
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