There is only one pretty child in the world and every mother has it.
---Chinese Proverb
Wednesday, March 30, 2005
Monday, March 28, 2005
Aikido
My brother, Norman, had to witness a terrifying incident in the bus last week. A high school girl was molested by a group of guys!
m
Coming back home, he asked me to join the Aikido (self defense - highly RECOMMENDED for women) class instead of aerobics class.
More about Aikido; FAQ and more here
Introduction
Aikido is a Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba (often referred to by his title 'O Sensei' or 'Great Teacher'). On a purely physical level it is an art involving some throws and joint locks that are derived from Jujitsu and some throws and other techniques derived from Kenjutsu. Aikido focuses not on punching or kicking opponents, but rather on using their own energy to gain control of them or to throw them away from you. It is not a static art, but places great emphasis on motion and the dynamics of movement.
Upon closer examination, practitioners will find from Aikido what they are looking for, whether it is applicable self-defense technique, spiritual enlightenment, physical health or peace of mind. O Sensei emphasized the moral and spiritual aspects of this art, placing great weight on the development of harmony and peace. "The Way of Harmony of the Spirit" is one way that "Aikido" may be translated into English. This is still true of Aikido today, although different styles emphasize the more spiritual aspects to greater or lesser degrees. Although the idea of a martial discipline striving for peace and harmony may seem paradoxical, it is the most basic tenet of the art.
Diary: Woman vs Man
WIFE's DIARY
Sunday night. I thought he was acting weird. We had made plans to meet at a cafe to have coffee. I was shopping with my friends all day long, so I thought he was upset that I was a bit late, but he made no comment. Conversation wasn't flowing, so I suggested that we go somewhere quiet so we could talk. He agreed but he kept quiet and absent. I asked him what was wrong. He said: "Nothing." I asked him if it was my fault that he was upset. He said it had nothing to do with me, and not to worry. On the way home I told him that I loved him. He simply smiled and kept driving. I can't explain his behavior; I don't know why he didn't say: "I love u, too." When we got home, I felt as if I had lost him, as if he wanted nothing to do with me anymore. He just sat there and watched TV; he seemed distant and absent. Finally, I decided to go to bed. About 10 minutes later he came to bed. I could not take it anymore, so I decided to confront him with the situation but he had fallen asleep. I started crying and cried until I too fell asleep. I don't know what to do. I'm almost sure that his thoughts are with someone else. My life is a disaster.
n
Sunday night. I thought he was acting weird. We had made plans to meet at a cafe to have coffee. I was shopping with my friends all day long, so I thought he was upset that I was a bit late, but he made no comment. Conversation wasn't flowing, so I suggested that we go somewhere quiet so we could talk. He agreed but he kept quiet and absent. I asked him what was wrong. He said: "Nothing." I asked him if it was my fault that he was upset. He said it had nothing to do with me, and not to worry. On the way home I told him that I loved him. He simply smiled and kept driving. I can't explain his behavior; I don't know why he didn't say: "I love u, too." When we got home, I felt as if I had lost him, as if he wanted nothing to do with me anymore. He just sat there and watched TV; he seemed distant and absent. Finally, I decided to go to bed. About 10 minutes later he came to bed. I could not take it anymore, so I decided to confront him with the situation but he had fallen asleep. I started crying and cried until I too fell asleep. I don't know what to do. I'm almost sure that his thoughts are with someone else. My life is a disaster.
n
HUSBAND's DIARY
Today, Manchester United lost the match. DAMN IT..!!
Monday, March 21, 2005
lovely mondae
A lovely monday!
Our visit to the orphanage yesterday was successful :) The 65 children are extremely happy with the school bags + milk + choc from us. The best program was the question & answer session and games -- full of gifts!!
It is so good to experience this whole thing, makes us realize how grateful we are in life!
And this morning, i got a present from my boss from his Hong Kong: a beaaaauuuutiffuuullll apron with chinese pattern :)
Thursday, March 17, 2005
Wedding 5/3/05
Yesterday was Pison & Alice's wedding in Novotel Coralia Bogor. Even though it rained in the afternoon, the wedding was packed with guests - it was a lovely-lovely wedding!
My favorite part is the holy matremony - the groom cried when he promised to take care of Alice through bad and good times -- I found it very romantic :)
-- 17/3/05 --
I FINNALY got the photo of me & the cutest bestman (ever!) on duty - 5 Mar 2005.
The make-up was horrific - I WAS a ghost!
My favorite part is the holy matremony - the groom cried when he promised to take care of Alice through bad and good times -- I found it very romantic :)
-- 17/3/05 --
I FINNALY got the photo of me & the cutest bestman (ever!) on duty - 5 Mar 2005.
The make-up was horrific - I WAS a ghost!
Monday, March 14, 2005
Angels ...
BLUE MONDAY
Robbie Williams
Angels
by Unknown
I sit and wait
there's an angel contemplate my fate
And do they know
The places where we go
When we're grey and old
'cause I've been told
That salvation lets their wings unfold
So when I'm lying in my bed
Thoughts running through my head
And I feel that love is dead
I'm loving angels instead
Chorus:
And through it all she offers me protection
A lot of love and affection
Whether I'm right or wrong
And down the waterfall
Wherever it may take me
I know that life won't break me
When I come to call she won't forsake me
I'm loving angels instead
When I'm feeling weak
And my pain walks down a one way street
I look aboveAnd I know
I'll always be blessed with love
And as the feeling grows
She breathes flesh to my bones
And when love is dead
I'm loving angels instead
Robbie Williams
Angels
by Unknown
I sit and wait
there's an angel contemplate my fate
And do they know
The places where we go
When we're grey and old
'cause I've been told
That salvation lets their wings unfold
So when I'm lying in my bed
Thoughts running through my head
And I feel that love is dead
I'm loving angels instead
Chorus:
And through it all she offers me protection
A lot of love and affection
Whether I'm right or wrong
And down the waterfall
Wherever it may take me
I know that life won't break me
When I come to call she won't forsake me
I'm loving angels instead
When I'm feeling weak
And my pain walks down a one way street
I look aboveAnd I know
I'll always be blessed with love
And as the feeling grows
She breathes flesh to my bones
And when love is dead
I'm loving angels instead
Healthy Gums = Healthy heart?
Research: Brushing, flossing might reduce risk of heart attack, stroke (Source: MSN)
Keeping your pearly whites and your gums healthy may be key to keeping your heart in good health, too.
Researchers have found a link between gum disease and increased risk for atherosclerosis, the build-up of plaque in the walls of the arteries that can lead to heart attack and stroke.
In a study published in February in the journal Circulation, researchers at Columbia University Medical Center measured specific bacteria that are known to cause periodontitis, a more severe form of gum disease, as well as other bacteria, in the mouths of more than 600 people ages 55 and older with no history of stroke or heart attack. The scientists also looked at the thickness of the carotid arteries, the two major arteries on each side of the neck that supply blood to the brain. Thickening of the carotid arteries can lead to stroke and heart attacks.
The results showed a clear link between the bacteria that cause serious gum disease and thicker carotid arteries, even when other factors such as smoking, high blood pressure and diabetes were accounted for, says lead researcher Dr. Moise Desvarieux, an assistant professor of epidemiology at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health.
So how does what's in your mouth affect your heart? Theories vary. "Studies have shown that in people who have gum disease, the bacteria migrate to the bloodstream. So, down the line, that may lead to adverse events" like heart attack and stroke, Desvarieux speculates. The bacteria may attach to fatty plaque in the arteries of the heart, contributing to clot formation, according to the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP).
Another theory, adds Desvarieux, involves a hyperinflammatory response to the abundance of bacteria in the mouth. "People don't realize that there are no other places in the body where so many bacteria are in contact for a long period of time, which constantly stimulates the immune system." The immune system, in turn, may over-respond, creating hyperinflammation, which stresses the heart and blood vessels. Then there's C-reactive protein (CRP), a protein released by the body in response to injury or inflammation. Higher levels of CRP are a marker for increased heart-disease risk. Desvarieux says CRP levels are higher in people with periodontitis.
The research is just the latest in a slew of studies pointing to a link between bad oral health and a bad heart. But it's the first to show a direct connection to these bacteria, Desvarieux says. "In our population it was only those bacteria that cause periodontal disease - and not the seven control bacteria" that were associated with a thicker carotid artery. "That's pretty good evidence."
But it's still not a given that that trouble with your gums means a heart attack will strike. That's because researchers don't know yet which came first - the bacteria or the thicker carotid artery. Desvarieux is following up with the study's participants to determine whether, over time, those with the highest level of bacteria also have the highest level of stroke and heart attack - and if low bacteria levels are heart-protective. "The research is not at the stage of recommending changing practice," adds Desvarieux. "Having said that, though, it is hard to be against people taking good care of their teeth and gums."
Brushing upFinding the precise connection is important because gum disease is so common. At least half of Americans over age 55 have periodontitis, according to the AAP.
Because the main cause of periodontal disease is bacterial plaque - a sticky film that constantly forms on your teeth - it's essential to keep plaque at bay, especially the subgingival kind that's below the gums. Root planing and scaling - a nonsurgical therapy using fine instruments to clean the roots and break up subgingival plaque - will significantly reduce the level of oral bacteria for most people, explains Gordon L. Douglass, a past president of the AAP and a periodontist in Sacramento, Calif.
Just as important is regular brushing (twice a day), regular cleanings at the dentist (twice a year) and a practice many of us neglect: flossing. "Flossing gets into the spaces between the teeth and the gums. That will break up the bacteria and never let them get established," says Douglass. Even toothpicks can be used to clean between teeth. "Most periodontitis starts between the teeth," Douglass adds.
Medications, including painkillers, antihistamines, diuretics, antidepressants and high-blood-pressure medications, can cause side effects that increase your chances for periodontitis. If you notice changes in the soft tissue in your mouth or if food and drinks taste differently, talk to your dentist or see a periodontist - especially if side effects include a dry mouth. Explains Douglass, "Saliva buffers the effects of acid on teeth and adds lubrication to protect against gum disease. The drier the mouth, the more inflamed it gets, and it's harder to clear plaque from your mouth."
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
Friday, March 04, 2005
Paintings
Belly dancer @ Lebanese Resto in Le Meridien Hotel.
Ok, the above photo was the opening of my Snoopy craze report below :)
Beautiful Snoopy paintings in J.W. Marriot Hotel - - F A N T A S T I C
Ok, the above photo was the opening of my Snoopy craze report below :)
Beautiful Snoopy paintings in J.W. Marriot Hotel - - F A N T A S T I C
It's Charlie Brown!
Thursday, March 03, 2005
Tuesday, March 01, 2005
girl's secret...
Bananas are good for period pain
Its good to cry
Chicken soup actually makes you feel better
94% of boys would love it if you sent them flowers
Lying is actually unhealthy
Only apply mascara to your top lashes
Its actually true, boys DO insult you when they like you!
Its impossible to apply mascara with your mouth closed!
89% of guys want YOU to make the 1st move
Chocolate will make you feel better!
Most boys think its cute when you say the wrong thing
A good friend never judges.
A good foundation will hide hickeys!..not that u have any
Boys arent worth your tears
We ALL love surprises!!
Its good to cry
Chicken soup actually makes you feel better
94% of boys would love it if you sent them flowers
Lying is actually unhealthy
Only apply mascara to your top lashes
Its actually true, boys DO insult you when they like you!
Its impossible to apply mascara with your mouth closed!
89% of guys want YOU to make the 1st move
Chocolate will make you feel better!
Most boys think its cute when you say the wrong thing
A good friend never judges.
A good foundation will hide hickeys!..not that u have any
Boys arent worth your tears
We ALL love surprises!!
Friday, February 18, 2005
Weekend = music
Kelly Clarkson latest album : Breakaway has loads of good songs!
Some of the song that I love: Breakaway, Since you've been gone, Behind these hazel eyes ...
Lyrics: Behind these hazel eyes
Seems just like yesterday, you were a part of me
I used to stand so tall, I used to be so strong
Your arms around me tight, everything it felt so right
Unbreakable, like nothing could go wrong
Now I can't breathe, no I can't sleep
I’m barely hanging on
Here I am, once again
I’m torn into pieces, can't deny it, can't pretend
Just thought you were the one
Broken up, deep inside
But you won't get to see the tears I cry
Behind these hazel eyes
I told you everything, opened up and let you in
You made me feel alright, for once in my life
Now all that’s left of me is what I pretend to be
So together, but so broken up inside
Cause I can’t breathe, no I can’t sleep
I’m barely hanging on
Here I am, once again
I’m torn into pieces, can't deny it, can't pretend
Just thought you were the one
Broken up, deep inside
But you won't get to see the tears I cry
Behind these hazel eyes
Swallow me, then spit me out
For hating you, I blame myself
Seeing you, it kills me now
No, I don’t cry on the outside anymore
Anymore
Here I am, once again
I’m torn into pieces, can't deny it, can't pretend
Just thought you were the one
Broken up, deep inside
But you won't get to see the tears I cry
Behind these hazel eyes
Here I am, once again
I’m torn into pieces, can't deny it, can't pretend
Just thought you were the one
Broken up, deep inside
But you won't get to see the tears I cry
Behind these hazel eyes
Some of the song that I love: Breakaway, Since you've been gone, Behind these hazel eyes ...
Lyrics: Behind these hazel eyes
Seems just like yesterday, you were a part of me
I used to stand so tall, I used to be so strong
Your arms around me tight, everything it felt so right
Unbreakable, like nothing could go wrong
Now I can't breathe, no I can't sleep
I’m barely hanging on
Here I am, once again
I’m torn into pieces, can't deny it, can't pretend
Just thought you were the one
Broken up, deep inside
But you won't get to see the tears I cry
Behind these hazel eyes
I told you everything, opened up and let you in
You made me feel alright, for once in my life
Now all that’s left of me is what I pretend to be
So together, but so broken up inside
Cause I can’t breathe, no I can’t sleep
I’m barely hanging on
Here I am, once again
I’m torn into pieces, can't deny it, can't pretend
Just thought you were the one
Broken up, deep inside
But you won't get to see the tears I cry
Behind these hazel eyes
Swallow me, then spit me out
For hating you, I blame myself
Seeing you, it kills me now
No, I don’t cry on the outside anymore
Anymore
Here I am, once again
I’m torn into pieces, can't deny it, can't pretend
Just thought you were the one
Broken up, deep inside
But you won't get to see the tears I cry
Behind these hazel eyes
Here I am, once again
I’m torn into pieces, can't deny it, can't pretend
Just thought you were the one
Broken up, deep inside
But you won't get to see the tears I cry
Behind these hazel eyes
Thursday, February 17, 2005
Lunar New Year
Big FEAST on 8th Feb 2005 welcoming the Year of Rooster
My lovely nephew, Okta - who was not in the family picture above...
1st Nephew, Dodo, singing his "wiggly-thumb" song...
This is my brother, Norman, with the cool Indonesian singer, Marcel and famous phsycic, Permadi :) Photo taken once we landed in Jakarta on Sunday 13/2/05.
My lovely nephew, Okta - who was not in the family picture above...
1st Nephew, Dodo, singing his "wiggly-thumb" song...
This is my brother, Norman, with the cool Indonesian singer, Marcel and famous phsycic, Permadi :) Photo taken once we landed in Jakarta on Sunday 13/2/05.
updates 2004!
Finally dowloaded all photos from 2004.
My mocca Birthday cake on 21st Dec 2004 from the girls :)
This is my office, in the corner, quiet, with a view to die for!
The best part of X'mas celebration in office, everyone got a present! This is what i've got = a DVD player! Yippie....
My mocca Birthday cake on 21st Dec 2004 from the girls :)
This is my office, in the corner, quiet, with a view to die for!
The best part of X'mas celebration in office, everyone got a present! This is what i've got = a DVD player! Yippie....
Monday, January 31, 2005
Thank you ...
The Word of the Day **** Thank you very much ****
Afrikaans: Baie dankie
Albanian: Faleminderit shume"
Amharic: Betam amessagganalehugn
Arabic: shokran Gazillan
Armenian: Shad Shenorhagal em
Asturian: munches gracies
Azerbaijani: - C,ox sagv olun.
Basque: Eskerrik asko
Bengali: Ozasro Dhanyabad
Bosnian: Puno hvala
Breton: Trugarez Vras
Bulgarian: Blagodarya vi mnogo
Cantonese: m goi saai; fei seung chi do jeh
Catalan: Moltes gra`cies / Molti'ssimes gra`cies
Chipewyan: Deygghar-ey marsi naynesthen
Cornish: Meur ras
Creole: Me`si plen
Croatian: Hvala lijepa
Czech: De^kuji va'm mnohokra't
Dagaare: Ba'rka' ya'ga
Danish: Mange tak
Dutch: Dank u wel
English: Thank you very much
Esperanto: Dankegon
Estonian: Ta"nan va"ga
Eurish: Grato mula
Farsi: Khay'ly Mo'teh'shaker'am
Finnish: Kiitoksia oikein paljon
French: Merci beaucoup
Frisian: Tige tank!
Galician: Gracinhas - Graciñas
Georgian: didi madloba
German: Vielen Dank
Greek: Efharisto' poli'
Gujarati: khoob aabhaar
Hawaiian: Mahalo nui
Hebrew: toda raba
Hindi: aapakaa bahut bahut dhanyavaad
Holooe: Chin To-sia"
Hungarian: Ko"szo"no"m sze'pen
Icelandic: Takk fyrir
Ido: Multa danki, dankego
Indonesian: Terima kasih banyak
Interlingua: Multe Gratias
Irish: Go raibh mi'le maith agat
Italian: Grazie Mille
Japanese: Arigato gozaimasu
Korean: Te-dan-hi Kam-sa-ham-ni-da
Latin: Gratias multas
Latvian: Liels paldies
Lithuanian: Labai ac^iu~
Luganda: [thank you very much]
Malaysian: terima kasih banyak-banyak
Mandarin: fei- cha'ng ga`n xi`e / henv ga`n x&i
Marshallese: Kommol tata
Mazahua: me'ri po'kh
Norwegian: Tusen takk
Occitan: Merce' plan
Polish: Serdecznie dzie,kuje,
Portuguese: Muito obrigado(a)
Brazilian Portuguese: Muito obrigado(a)
Quechua: Yusulpayki askha
Romanian: Mult'umesc foarte mult,
Russian: Bolshoe spasibo
Serbian: Hvala lepo
Sesotho: Ke a leboha haholo
Sinhala: Bohoma. Sthuthiyi
Slovak: D^akujem vel^mi pekne
Slovenian: Hvala lepa
Spanish: Muchas gracias
Swahili: Asante Sana
Swedish: Tack sa* mycket
Tagalog: Maraming salamat
Thai: kob-khun-mark
Tswana: Ke leboga fela thata. Ke itumetse fela thata.
Turkish: c,ok te,seku"r ederim
Ukrainian: duzhe dyakuyu
Vietnamese: , Ca'm o*n nhie^`u
Welsh: Diolch yn fawr
Wolof: [Thank you very much]
Xhosa: Enkosi kakhulu
Yiddish: ich dank aych zeyer
Zulu: ngiyabonga kakhulu
Accents are represented by ' (acute) ` (grave) " (umlaut), ^ (circumflex), and * (ring)
Afrikaans: Baie dankie
Albanian: Faleminderit shume"
Amharic: Betam amessagganalehugn
Arabic: shokran Gazillan
Armenian: Shad Shenorhagal em
Asturian: munches gracies
Azerbaijani: - C,ox sagv olun.
Basque: Eskerrik asko
Bengali: Ozasro Dhanyabad
Bosnian: Puno hvala
Breton: Trugarez Vras
Bulgarian: Blagodarya vi mnogo
Cantonese: m goi saai; fei seung chi do jeh
Catalan: Moltes gra`cies / Molti'ssimes gra`cies
Chipewyan: Deygghar-ey marsi naynesthen
Cornish: Meur ras
Creole: Me`si plen
Croatian: Hvala lijepa
Czech: De^kuji va'm mnohokra't
Dagaare: Ba'rka' ya'ga
Danish: Mange tak
Dutch: Dank u wel
English: Thank you very much
Esperanto: Dankegon
Estonian: Ta"nan va"ga
Eurish: Grato mula
Farsi: Khay'ly Mo'teh'shaker'am
Finnish: Kiitoksia oikein paljon
French: Merci beaucoup
Frisian: Tige tank!
Galician: Gracinhas - Graciñas
Georgian: didi madloba
German: Vielen Dank
Greek: Efharisto' poli'
Gujarati: khoob aabhaar
Hawaiian: Mahalo nui
Hebrew: toda raba
Hindi: aapakaa bahut bahut dhanyavaad
Holooe: Chin To-sia"
Hungarian: Ko"szo"no"m sze'pen
Icelandic: Takk fyrir
Ido: Multa danki, dankego
Indonesian: Terima kasih banyak
Interlingua: Multe Gratias
Irish: Go raibh mi'le maith agat
Italian: Grazie Mille
Japanese: Arigato gozaimasu
Korean: Te-dan-hi Kam-sa-ham-ni-da
Latin: Gratias multas
Latvian: Liels paldies
Lithuanian: Labai ac^iu~
Luganda: [thank you very much]
Malaysian: terima kasih banyak-banyak
Mandarin: fei- cha'ng ga`n xi`e / henv ga`n x&i
Marshallese: Kommol tata
Mazahua: me'ri po'kh
Norwegian: Tusen takk
Occitan: Merce' plan
Polish: Serdecznie dzie,kuje,
Portuguese: Muito obrigado(a)
Brazilian Portuguese: Muito obrigado(a)
Quechua: Yusulpayki askha
Romanian: Mult'umesc foarte mult,
Russian: Bolshoe spasibo
Serbian: Hvala lepo
Sesotho: Ke a leboha haholo
Sinhala: Bohoma. Sthuthiyi
Slovak: D^akujem vel^mi pekne
Slovenian: Hvala lepa
Spanish: Muchas gracias
Swahili: Asante Sana
Swedish: Tack sa* mycket
Tagalog: Maraming salamat
Thai: kob-khun-mark
Tswana: Ke leboga fela thata. Ke itumetse fela thata.
Turkish: c,ok te,seku"r ederim
Ukrainian: duzhe dyakuyu
Vietnamese: , Ca'm o*n nhie^`u
Welsh: Diolch yn fawr
Wolof: [Thank you very much]
Xhosa: Enkosi kakhulu
Yiddish: ich dank aych zeyer
Zulu: ngiyabonga kakhulu
Accents are represented by ' (acute) ` (grave) " (umlaut), ^ (circumflex), and * (ring)
Monday, January 17, 2005
Perfect....
The Perfect Couple
Once upon a time, a perfect man and a perfect woman met. After a perfect courtship, they had a perfect wedding. Their life together was, of course, perfect.
m
One snowy, stormy Christmas Eve, this perfect couple was driving their perfect car along a winding road, when they noticed someone at the side of the road in distress. Being the perfect couple, they stopped to help.
m
There stood Santa Claus with a huge bundle of toys. Not wanting to disappoint any children on the eve of Christmas, the perfect couple loaded Santa and his toys into their vehicle.
m
Soon they were driving along delivering the toys. Unfortunately, the driving conditions deteriorated and the perfect couple and Santa Claus had an accident. Only one of them survived the accident.
m
Question: Who was the survivor?
Scroll down for the answer. Trust me, it's worth it.
¯
¯
¯
¯
¯
¯
¯
¯
Answer:
The perfect woman survived. She's the only one who really existed in the first place. Everyone knows there is no Santa Claus and there is no such thing as a perfect man.
**** Women you can stop reading here, that is the end of the joke.
**** Men keep scrolling.
m
So, if there is no perfect man and no Santa Claus, the woman must have been driving. This explains why there was a car accident.
**** Women, if you have read this too... stop reading here, this is REALLY the end of the joke.
*** Men Keep scrolling
¯
¯
¯
¯
By the way, if you're a woman and you're still reading, this illustrates another point: WOMEN NEVER LISTEN!!!
Once upon a time, a perfect man and a perfect woman met. After a perfect courtship, they had a perfect wedding. Their life together was, of course, perfect.
m
One snowy, stormy Christmas Eve, this perfect couple was driving their perfect car along a winding road, when they noticed someone at the side of the road in distress. Being the perfect couple, they stopped to help.
m
There stood Santa Claus with a huge bundle of toys. Not wanting to disappoint any children on the eve of Christmas, the perfect couple loaded Santa and his toys into their vehicle.
m
Soon they were driving along delivering the toys. Unfortunately, the driving conditions deteriorated and the perfect couple and Santa Claus had an accident. Only one of them survived the accident.
m
Question: Who was the survivor?
Scroll down for the answer. Trust me, it's worth it.
¯
¯
¯
¯
¯
¯
¯
¯
Answer:
The perfect woman survived. She's the only one who really existed in the first place. Everyone knows there is no Santa Claus and there is no such thing as a perfect man.
**** Women you can stop reading here, that is the end of the joke.
**** Men keep scrolling.
m
So, if there is no perfect man and no Santa Claus, the woman must have been driving. This explains why there was a car accident.
**** Women, if you have read this too... stop reading here, this is REALLY the end of the joke.
*** Men Keep scrolling
¯
¯
¯
¯
By the way, if you're a woman and you're still reading, this illustrates another point: WOMEN NEVER LISTEN!!!
Thursday, January 06, 2005
What Happens after you Find your Soulmate?
By Susie and Otto Collins
What's your perception of life with your perfect soulmate?
m
Joy, bliss, happiness--a life with no conflict and no major issues to work through?
Ward and June or Ozzy and Harriet with passion?
Joy, bliss, happiness--a life with no conflict and no major issues to work through?
Ward and June or Ozzy and Harriet with passion?
m
In our opinion, that just isn't the way it works. In our relationship, we are best friends--we have passion--we have joy--we are totally comfortable with each other and enjoy being together. Even with all this, we still have issues that challenge us and that "rock the boat."
m
We hate to burst your bubble, but we believe that soulmates come together to help each other to heal, learn and grow. It's what we and others, such as Gary Zukav, call Spiritual Partnership. Some people, such as Gay and Kathlyn Hendricks and Kenny and Julia Loggins, refer to it as "Conscious Relationship."
We hate to burst your bubble, but we believe that soulmates come together to help each other to heal, learn and grow. It's what we and others, such as Gary Zukav, call Spiritual Partnership. Some people, such as Gay and Kathlyn Hendricks and Kenny and Julia Loggins, refer to it as "Conscious Relationship."
m
We also believe that you can find several "soulmates" in your lifetime. Wayne Dyer said that your soulmate can be the person who you can't stand but are in your life to teach you a powerful lesson.
We also believe that you can find several "soulmates" in your lifetime. Wayne Dyer said that your soulmate can be the person who you can't stand but are in your life to teach you a powerful lesson.
m
Carolyn Myss says in "Spiritual Madness" that we are here to heal the parts of ourselves that don't know God yet. We believe that Soulmates help us to heal those parts if we are willing to do the work and look at ourselves openly and honestly. Soulmates can trigger certain reactions in you that point the direction to what needs to be healed.
Carolyn Myss says in "Spiritual Madness" that we are here to heal the parts of ourselves that don't know God yet. We believe that Soulmates help us to heal those parts if we are willing to do the work and look at ourselves openly and honestly. Soulmates can trigger certain reactions in you that point the direction to what needs to be healed.
m
So what happens after you find your soulmate?
So what happens after you find your soulmate?
Remember the Zen proverb that poses the question of--What happens before enlightenment? Chop wood, carry water. What happens after enlightenment? Chop wood, carry water. We feel this is a good analogy of what happens in relationships. You still must face your personal challenges but if you're conscious and awake, you can realize that you have a powerful ally to walk beside you on your path to enlightenment.
m
Many of us are finding that perfect "Soulmate" and many are searching for one. We suggest that you look at the people in your life--the ones who challenge you, the ones who love you. Say of prayer of gratitude for these "teachers." When someone close to you "presses your buttons," look at what you can learn from the situation. What parts of yourself need to be healed? What feelings come up for you?
Many of us are finding that perfect "Soulmate" and many are searching for one. We suggest that you look at the people in your life--the ones who challenge you, the ones who love you. Say of prayer of gratitude for these "teachers." When someone close to you "presses your buttons," look at what you can learn from the situation. What parts of yourself need to be healed? What feelings come up for you?
m
Marriane Williamson has said that every thing we do is either an act of love or a cry for help. That's what a soulmate does for you--they are there to love you AND to help you when you cry for help. They also have the ability to "press your buttons" and this is for your highest good.
Marriane Williamson has said that every thing we do is either an act of love or a cry for help. That's what a soulmate does for you--they are there to love you AND to help you when you cry for help. They also have the ability to "press your buttons" and this is for your highest good.
Thursday, December 30, 2004
Tsunami...
Mengapa Lempeng Bumi Bertumbukan?
m
INDONESIA memang area gempa. Hal itu karena nun jauh di dasar samudera kepulauan di negeri ini, terdapat tiga lempeng, yakni Eurasia, Indo-Australia, dan Pasifik, yang bila bertumbukan akan menghasilkan gempa tektonik.
INDONESIA memang area gempa. Hal itu karena nun jauh di dasar samudera kepulauan di negeri ini, terdapat tiga lempeng, yakni Eurasia, Indo-Australia, dan Pasifik, yang bila bertumbukan akan menghasilkan gempa tektonik.
m
Itu baru gempa tektonik, Indonesia pun kaya akan gunung berapi yang tercatat aktif dan yang belum ketahuan aktif tidaknya. Aktivitas gunung-gunung itu pun berpotensi menimbulkan gempa yang disebut sebagai gempa vulkanik.
Itu baru gempa tektonik, Indonesia pun kaya akan gunung berapi yang tercatat aktif dan yang belum ketahuan aktif tidaknya. Aktivitas gunung-gunung itu pun berpotensi menimbulkan gempa yang disebut sebagai gempa vulkanik.
m
Bisakah kita yang tinggal di Indonesia ini terhindar dari gempa? Secara ilmiah, fenomena alam tersebut tidak bisa dihindari. Sebab, lempeng-lempeng bumi yang ada di negara kita itu merupakan bagian dari kerak bumi yang bergerak aktif. Pergerakan itu dipicu antara lain oleh air laut dan samudera. Perlu diketahui, 71 persen wilayah bumi kita ini terdiri atas laut dan samudera, atau dengan kata lain berupa air.
Bisakah kita yang tinggal di Indonesia ini terhindar dari gempa? Secara ilmiah, fenomena alam tersebut tidak bisa dihindari. Sebab, lempeng-lempeng bumi yang ada di negara kita itu merupakan bagian dari kerak bumi yang bergerak aktif. Pergerakan itu dipicu antara lain oleh air laut dan samudera. Perlu diketahui, 71 persen wilayah bumi kita ini terdiri atas laut dan samudera, atau dengan kata lain berupa air.
m
Pergerakan lempeng-lempeng itu antara lain menimbulkan gempa bumi. Mengapa lempeng-lempeng itu bergerak dan bahkan bertumbukan? Lempeng-lempeng itu sebetulnya bagian dari kerak bumi yang terdiri atas berbagai jenis bebatuan. Pergerakan itu berlangsung terus selama berjuta-juta tahun usia bumi. Bentuk gerakan berupa lipatan, pergeseran, dan patahan. Setiap gerakan, menghasilkan antara lain benua, pegunungan, pulau-pulau kecil.
Pergerakan lempeng-lempeng itu antara lain menimbulkan gempa bumi. Mengapa lempeng-lempeng itu bergerak dan bahkan bertumbukan? Lempeng-lempeng itu sebetulnya bagian dari kerak bumi yang terdiri atas berbagai jenis bebatuan. Pergerakan itu berlangsung terus selama berjuta-juta tahun usia bumi. Bentuk gerakan berupa lipatan, pergeseran, dan patahan. Setiap gerakan, menghasilkan antara lain benua, pegunungan, pulau-pulau kecil.
m
Tentang pergeseran lempeng, pergeseran memang tidak bisa dihindari sebagai bagian dari evolusi bumi. Efek dari pergeseran itu adalah berupa getaran yang disebut gempa. Gempa terjadi karena ada perpindahan massa dalam lapisan batuan bumi. Kekuatan suatu gempa bergantung pada jumlah energi yang terlepas, saat terjadi pergeseran dan tumbukan.
Tentang pergeseran lempeng, pergeseran memang tidak bisa dihindari sebagai bagian dari evolusi bumi. Efek dari pergeseran itu adalah berupa getaran yang disebut gempa. Gempa terjadi karena ada perpindahan massa dalam lapisan batuan bumi. Kekuatan suatu gempa bergantung pada jumlah energi yang terlepas, saat terjadi pergeseran dan tumbukan.
m
Pergeseran tersebut memang memungkinkan terjadinya tumbukan. Ada kalanya pergeseran itu menyebabkan perubahan bentuk yang tiba-tiba, sehingga terjadi ledakan dan patahan yang menimbulkan gempa hebat yang disebut sebagai gempa tektonik. Keadaan itu tidak bisa kita hindari karena memang bagian dari evolusi bumi.
Pergeseran tersebut memang memungkinkan terjadinya tumbukan. Ada kalanya pergeseran itu menyebabkan perubahan bentuk yang tiba-tiba, sehingga terjadi ledakan dan patahan yang menimbulkan gempa hebat yang disebut sebagai gempa tektonik. Keadaan itu tidak bisa kita hindari karena memang bagian dari evolusi bumi.
m
Hasil dari gempa dimaksud antara lain menghasilkan lipatan bumi. Bentuk dari lipatan bumi itu tidak serta-merta terlihat secara fisik. Sebab, untuk membentuk satu kali lipatan dibutuhkan ratusan juta tahun Tentang lipatan itu, sepanjang sejarahnya, bumi telah mengalami empat kali periode lipatan.
Itulah yang pada akhirnya menghasilkan pulau-pulau baru dan menghilangkan pulau-pulau yang pernah ada.
Hasil dari gempa dimaksud antara lain menghasilkan lipatan bumi. Bentuk dari lipatan bumi itu tidak serta-merta terlihat secara fisik. Sebab, untuk membentuk satu kali lipatan dibutuhkan ratusan juta tahun Tentang lipatan itu, sepanjang sejarahnya, bumi telah mengalami empat kali periode lipatan.
Itulah yang pada akhirnya menghasilkan pulau-pulau baru dan menghilangkan pulau-pulau yang pernah ada.
m
Karenanya, tak mengherankan, apabila diukur setiap tahun, suatu wilayah daratan ada yang berkurang dan ada yang bertambah.
m
Tentang posisi Indonesia, ada yang menyebutnya sebagai efek dari lipatan Alpin. Lipatan itu merupakan periode lipatan bumi yang keempat yang sampai sekarang terus bergerak aktif. Secara geografis, lipatan Alpin membentang dari Eropa, Asia hingga Indonesia. Lipatan Alpin sudah dikenal sebagai kawasan yang tidak tenang secara geologi, karena pada proses pergerakannya selalu memunculkan gempa bumi dan gunung berapi.
Tentang posisi Indonesia, ada yang menyebutnya sebagai efek dari lipatan Alpin. Lipatan itu merupakan periode lipatan bumi yang keempat yang sampai sekarang terus bergerak aktif. Secara geografis, lipatan Alpin membentang dari Eropa, Asia hingga Indonesia. Lipatan Alpin sudah dikenal sebagai kawasan yang tidak tenang secara geologi, karena pada proses pergerakannya selalu memunculkan gempa bumi dan gunung berapi.
m
Tentang gempa yang terjadi di barat Aceh dan menimbulkan gelombang dahsyat tsunami, hal itu merupakan akibat dari tumbukan lempeng-lempeng bumi yang menimbulkan gempa tektonik di dasar laut. Bisa dipastikan, menurut NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), setiap gempa tektonik yang terjadi di dasar laut, akan menghasilkan gelombang Tsunami. Beberapa wilayah di dunia yang rawan Tsunami, biasanya dilengkapi dengan pos atau kantor yang dilengkapi pencatat getaran/gempa, seismograf.
Tentang gempa yang terjadi di barat Aceh dan menimbulkan gelombang dahsyat tsunami, hal itu merupakan akibat dari tumbukan lempeng-lempeng bumi yang menimbulkan gempa tektonik di dasar laut. Bisa dipastikan, menurut NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), setiap gempa tektonik yang terjadi di dasar laut, akan menghasilkan gelombang Tsunami. Beberapa wilayah di dunia yang rawan Tsunami, biasanya dilengkapi dengan pos atau kantor yang dilengkapi pencatat getaran/gempa, seismograf.
m
Selamat dari Tsunami
Bagaimana menyelamatkan diri dari Tsunami? Bagi masyarakat pesisir, atau yang tinggal di wilayah pantai, sebaiknya memang memperlengkapi diri dengan pengetahuan tentang gelombang dahsyat yang tingginya bisa mencapai 30 meter itu. Sebetulnya, Tsunami bisa diprediksikan. Ingat, sekali lagi, setiap gempa di laut, berpeluang menghasilkan Tsunami. Patut diwaspadai, bahaya dari Tsunami bisa berlangsung berjam-jam setelah hempasan gelombang dahsyatnya yang pertama terjadi. Itu karena sifat gelombang yang datangnya bergulung, tidak serentak satu kali hempas.
Selamat dari Tsunami
Bagaimana menyelamatkan diri dari Tsunami? Bagi masyarakat pesisir, atau yang tinggal di wilayah pantai, sebaiknya memang memperlengkapi diri dengan pengetahuan tentang gelombang dahsyat yang tingginya bisa mencapai 30 meter itu. Sebetulnya, Tsunami bisa diprediksikan. Ingat, sekali lagi, setiap gempa di laut, berpeluang menghasilkan Tsunami. Patut diwaspadai, bahaya dari Tsunami bisa berlangsung berjam-jam setelah hempasan gelombang dahsyatnya yang pertama terjadi. Itu karena sifat gelombang yang datangnya bergulung, tidak serentak satu kali hempas.
m
Bagi Anda yang tinggal di pesisir dan yang menyukai wilayah pantai sebagai tempat berlibur, waspadai gejala Tsunami. Bila tanah tempat Anda berpijak bergetar, segera lari ke tempat yang lebih tinggi. Hal itu karena kita tidak bisa memprediksikan berapa menit yang dibutuhkan gelombang laut menjadi bergulung tinggi membentuk Tsunami.
Bagi Anda yang tinggal di pesisir dan yang menyukai wilayah pantai sebagai tempat berlibur, waspadai gejala Tsunami. Bila tanah tempat Anda berpijak bergetar, segera lari ke tempat yang lebih tinggi. Hal itu karena kita tidak bisa memprediksikan berapa menit yang dibutuhkan gelombang laut menjadi bergulung tinggi membentuk Tsunami.
m
Kemungkinan Tsunami datang minimal dalam waktu lima menit setelah getaran yang dirasakan. Tetapi di kawasan Kepulauan Hawaii yang juga sering dilanda gempa vulkanik, karena banyak terdapat gunung berapi di dasar laut, Tsunami muncul sekitar beberapa jam kemudian. Kekuatan gempa di dasar laut yang besarannya lebih dari 6 Skala Richter, biasanya berpeluang menimbulkan Tsunami.
Kemungkinan Tsunami datang minimal dalam waktu lima menit setelah getaran yang dirasakan. Tetapi di kawasan Kepulauan Hawaii yang juga sering dilanda gempa vulkanik, karena banyak terdapat gunung berapi di dasar laut, Tsunami muncul sekitar beberapa jam kemudian. Kekuatan gempa di dasar laut yang besarannya lebih dari 6 Skala Richter, biasanya berpeluang menimbulkan Tsunami.
m
Bagaimana apabila saat terjadi Tsunami Anda tengah berada di laut, di atas kapal? Getaran gempa barangkali tidak terasa karena kapal yang bergoyang-goyang, tetapi biasanya kapal-kapal pesiar dan kapal-kapal yang dilengkapi peralatan yang modern, tentunya dilengkapi alat komunikasi. Petugas pelabuhan biasanya akan mengumumkan bila telah terjadi gempa di dasar laut.
Bagaimana apabila saat terjadi Tsunami Anda tengah berada di laut, di atas kapal? Getaran gempa barangkali tidak terasa karena kapal yang bergoyang-goyang, tetapi biasanya kapal-kapal pesiar dan kapal-kapal yang dilengkapi peralatan yang modern, tentunya dilengkapi alat komunikasi. Petugas pelabuhan biasanya akan mengumumkan bila telah terjadi gempa di dasar laut.
m
Untuk mengantisipasi Tsunami pada saat sedang naik kapal di tengah laut, Anda diminta segera mengenakan pelampung, terjun ke laut lepas, dan membiarkan diri Anda mengapung di atas air, pasrah mengikuti datangnya gulungan ombak. Jangan melawannya, ikuti saja arus ombak! Hal itulah justru yang memungkinkan Anda selamat.(Berbagai sumber/N-5)
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
