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.
Friday, June 15, 2007
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! ^_^
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