Cerita dari upline-ku tersayang Mbak Ole: Pengen berbagi aja sich, gara2 tadi malem dimintai ngedit naskah buku ke-2 suamiku. Ada cerita lucu dan makna yang dalam : Peri Baik Hati Sepasang suami istri telah menikah selama 25 tahun. Suatu hari mereka merayakan ulang tahun ke 60 sang suami. Tiba-tiba, muncul seorang peri di hadapan mereka. Peri itu sangat tersentuh hatinya oleh kemesraan pasangan suami istri tersebut. Maka ia menawarkan untuk mengabulkan duapermintaan. Peri itu berkata kepada sang istri, "Apapun permintaanmu, akan kukabulkan." Jawab sang istri, "Kami adalah pasangan miskin. Kami sangat berharap bisa melakukan perjalanan keliling dunia." Dengan sekali ayunan tongkat sihir dari sang peri, tiba-tiba di tangan sang istri sudah terdapat tiket perjalanan keliling dunia serta selembar cek. "Apa permintaanmu?" tanya peri kepada sang suami. Sang suami berpikir bahwa ia bisa berkeliling dunia sambil bergaya. Maka jawabnya, "Aku ingin menikahi wanita yang 30 tahun lebih muda." Wus, dalam sekejab mata Peri itu membuat sang suami berumur 90 tahun. [:D]Hihihi, lucu yach? pi ada makna bagus dibaliknya... [:-?]"masih mengutip naskah suami" Bahwa kita harus merumuskan secara pasti apa yang menjadi tujuan kita dan apa keinginan kita. Jangan kita membiarkan orang lain yang mengatur tujuan kita, karena kita tidak akan dibawa kepada tujuan kita, tetapi dibawa kepada tujuan orang lain. Banyak orang menganggap bahwa jika mereka sudah bisa melihat arah hidup,berarti mereka sudah punya tujuan yang jelas. Mereka menganggap bahwa tujuan mereka sudah gamblang seperti, "mencari uang sebanyak-banyaknya"atau "punya usaha sendiri. Sayangnya apa yang mereka yakini itu salah. Mereka baru memiliki arah belum tujuan. Bergabung dengan oriflame berarti memiliki arah. "Aku mau sukses disini, aku mau memiliki bisnis di sini." itu juga arah. Hanya dengan bergabung dan ingin sukses di oriflame kita memiliki arah,tetapi belum memiliki tujuan. Sebuah tujuan harus terukur, "Aku mau menjadi senior manager dalam waktu 6 bulan" itu adalah tujuan. Silahkankemudian merumuskan tujuan : 1. merekrut 20 orang dalam sebulan 2. mencetak 5 orang leader setiap bulannya 3. dll Tentukan arah, tentukan tujuan, rumuskan tujuan, sesuaikan semuanya dengan modal kemampuan anda,dan capai mimpi anda, dengan lebih jelas dan terukur. Semoga anda semua sukses di Oriflame

Tried to be a stay home mom with a good money, it is not as simple as what my group I joined told me. It was always I make good money only on the first month, but then drop. Disappeared. I joined many Multi Level I trust and really like it. But still, I felt like have not enough energy to run it. First I joined label name product, but it was only a few months; until all my kids friend has it, than finished. Then I tried to sell apparel, it was only worked because my up line & my sis help me. Now I tried to focus on cosmetic. Again, worked only one month. Looks like will has no future. Maybe this is really not my destiny. sigh... :-(

It has been along time ago, i tried to find Italian food recipe, especially pizza and spaghetti. But do not know where to ask. Just realized then, I have Google! Just type "Pizza recipe", and voila.. more than 600.000 site showed how to make pizza. Thanks Google. :-) No need to worry about my book recipe now. Just type any kind of recipe i need on Google, and bookmark it. Whenever I need, just open it. That simple, and saving paper. Great.

"Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread... "(Matthew 6:9-11) Daily bread means bread that enough for one day. Not for two or three days. Enough is enough. Few months ago, when Eric received his first commission, Eric gave me $100. He said it is because I helped him a lot. Thanks. Last Christmas Eric gave me another $100 for Christmas present. Great. Thanks. My husband and I planned that money is for renovated our home. Last week, when my husband goes to ATM to take some money, his money is finished! Someone stole our money from ATM. The amount (IDR 1.700.000,-) is about the same with money Eric gave to us. Well, enough is enough, it was said...

A girl and guy were speeding over 100 mph on the road... Girl: Slow down. Im scared. Guy: No this is fun. Girl: No its not. Please, its too scary! Guy: Then tell me you love me. Girl: Fine, I love you. Slow down! Guy: Now give me a BIG hug. *Girl hugs him* Guy: Can you take my helmet off & put it on yourself? Its bugging me... (In the paper the next day): A motorcycle had crashed into a building because of brake failure. 2 people were on it, but only 1 survived. The truth was that halfway down the road, the guy realized that his brakes broke down, but he didn't want to let the girl know. Instead, he had her say she loved him & felt her hug 1 last time, then had her wear his helmet so that she would live even though it meant that he would die. Would you do this for someone?? (love_oz2007@yahoo.com)

1. Have my own laptop. Make money from it, so I can travel without worrying about money.

2. Have my own library. I have a sweet memory with the library in my small town where i passed my time reading many book that build my personality. While now my kids have no such place like that. My library is open free for everybody, complete with free computer and free connection.

3. Have my own piece of land. I saw around me how “bule” –foreigner people- keep bought Bali’s land, while local people cannot afford to buy it. I will buy every piece of land, and planted it with many kind of tree, where kids can play around.

Christian New Year’s Resolutions

How can I use the New Year To better serve my Lord? I’ll read my Bible every day, And be more in accord.

I’ll find new ways to serve others; I’ll love my neighbor, too. I’ll focus on "give" instead of "get" In everything I do.

I’ll forgive the people I’m mad at; Angry feelings I’ll discard; I’ll try to love my enemies, Even though it’s hard.

In the new year, I’ll lift people up, Instead of putting them down. I’ll fill my heart with love and joy, And never wear a frown.

I’ll let go of my worries; I’ll put it all in His hands; I’ll repent and try to sin less, And obey all His commands.

These new year’s resolutions Are difficult, at best, But there’s something I can do each day That will put my soul at rest:

I’ll love my Lord with all my heart, With all my mind and soul, And if I do that essential thing, All the rest will be in control.

By Joanna Fuchs

She is pregnant; he had just saved her from a fire in her house, rescuing her by carrying her out of the house into her front yard, while he continued to fight the fire.

When he finally got done putting the fire out, he sat down to catch his breath and rest.

A photographer from the Charlotte, North Carolina newspaper, noticed her in the distance looking at the fireman.

He saw her walking straight toward the fireman and wondered what she was going to do.

As he raised his camera, she came up to the tired man who had saved her life and the lives of her babies and kissed him just as the photographer snapped this photograph.

This Xmas, I would like to put up a tree in my heart, and instead of hanging present, I would like to put the names of all my friends. Close friends and not so close friends. The old friends the new friends. Those that I see everyday and the ones that I rarely se. The ones that I always remember & the ones that I sometimes forget. The ones that are always there and the ones that seldom are. The friends of difficult times and the ones of happy times. Friends who, without meaning to, I have hurt, or without meaning to have hurt me. Those that I know well and those that I owe so much. My humble friends & my important friends. The names of all of those that have passed through my life no matter fleetingly. A tree with very deep roots & very long & strong branches so that their names my never be plucked from my heart. So that new names from all over may join the existing ones. A tree with a very pleasant shade so that our friendship may take a moment of rest from the battles of life. “May the happy moments of Xmas brighten everyday of the New Year” These are my sincere wishes.

Children in their bed dream of Christmas Sleigh bells ring out in the night Rudolph’s nose to fight the way As they slowly make their way

Through the valley they will go To the village just below Where Carolers are singing Christmas hymns As the snow rests gently at their feet

So sound the bell and sing noel As Santa brings joy to every girl and boy Listen as the Christmas Eve bells Ring out in the night Reindeers waiting upon the rooftop As Santa clicks his heels down the chimney he goes To where the Christmas tree awaits him just below

Holly hangs from the eves, as tinsels rest upon the tree And stockings sway there in the breeze With a smile he will leave And as the sleigh fades out of sight Santa calls Merry Christmas to one and all

Dulu pernah punya cita-cita, nanti kalau pas UlTah pernikahan yg ke-10, mau dandan abis-abisan semua. Trus buat photo yg romantis, juga buat photo keluarga. Malah kalu bisa buat pesta lagi. Yang meriah. Tapi ternyata ngga kesampaian. Sedih sih, tapi Ngurah bilang: "Tak perlu dandan. Saya tetap sayang Herda, walaupun Herda tak dandan." Ooh, I Love You, Ngurah..

Dear Ngurah,

"Your smile is one of warmth and love, for you is a very special person, when I needed arms to hug me you held them open to me and made me feel secure and safe. Did I ever tell you how much I love you for I think of you with such fond thoughts and memories."

With all my love,

Iseng ketik "Gue Banget Gitu Loh" di google, eh ternyata ada di hal 19 (nomor 183 dari 129,000 hasil pencarian)! Keren juga... Kalau ditambahin google ads, kali bisa di hal pertama ya. Kudu rajin nambahin postingan nih. Gitu kata Ibu Guru Ahira. Tetap semangat...

Setelah punya rumah, apa cita-citamu?

Kecil saja: ingin bisa sampai di rumah saat masih senja supaya saya dan senja sempat minum teh bersama di depan jendela.

Ah cita-cita. Makin hari kesibukan makin bertumpuk, uang makin banyak maunya, jalanan macet, akhirnya pulang terlambat. Seperti turis lokal saja, singgah menginap di rumah sendiri buat sekedar melepas penat.

Tak usahlah berandai-andai: saat baru saja mulai akrab dengan rumah (yang baru saja tamat cicilan kreditnya), tiba-tiba Telah Pulang ke Rumah Bunda di Surga...

Terberkatilah waktu yang dengan tekun dan sabar membangun sengkarut tubuhku menjadi rumah besar yang ditunggui seorang ibu. Ibu waktu berbisik mesar: “Sudah kubuatkan sarang senja di bujur barat tubuhmu. Senja sedang berhangat-hangat di dalam sarangnya.”

A poem by Joko Pinurbo, 2003 (for The Pakubuwono Residence)

Seingat saya, laron (rayap) itu besar, gemuk dan keluar dari dalam tanah pada waktu musim hujan. Tidak demikian dengan yang saya lihat selama hampir setahun ini. Laron-laron itu putih, kecil, dan keluar dari kusen pintu dua hari sekali, setiap jam 22.00 WITA, dan jelas tidak ada hujan. Tadi pagi akhirnya suami melubangi kayu-kayu kusen pintu itu (yang ternyata memang sudah kosong dalamnya), supaya saya bisa menuangkan minyak tanah, berharap rayap yang tersisa mati. Suami bilang, ini bukan rayap biasa. Rayap yang keluar dari tanah bentuknya bulat. Sementara yang menghuni pintu rumah kami bentuknya agak panjang. Anehnya lagi, sudah setahun kami panen laron, tidak ada satupun dari tetangga saya yang mengalami hal serupa. Padahal usia rumah, jenis bahan, jelas sama. Soal genteng bocor pun jelas sama, karena tiap musim hujan tetangga antri pinjam tangga untuk perbaiki genteng. Perumahan kami berdiri di atas bukit kapur. Untungnya rayap-rayap itu baik hati, tidak menyerang buku-buku kami yang bertumpuk di tiap sudut. Berbeda dengan rumah orang tua saya yang terpisah 150 km sebelah utara rumah kami. Saya tidak pernah melihat laron putih berterbangan di rumah ortu. Tapi kalau pada malam hari ada suara gemerisik seperti gerimis di salah satu sudut rumah, kami segera tahu ada rayap menyerang! Dan seingat saya, tetangga kiri-kanan pun tidak ada yang mengalami hal serupa. Aneh ya. Sepertinya kami kena kutuk Ratu Rayap. Karena waktu kami masih kecil, saat hujan pertama turun, kami selalu pesta pepes laron…. (Surat ini diterbitkan di Tabloid Rumah edisi 119, Rubrik Serambi)