By: Rev. P. Segundo Llorente, SJ
Seorang Pastor menceritakan kepadaku apa yang terjadi padanya sekali, di dalam gerejanya yang pertama.
Setelah Misa tengah malam pada hari Natal, ia sendirian mengunci gerejanya. Dengan kunci yang berada di dalam kantongnya ia menuhu ke kamarnya dan tidur nyenyak..
Pada jam 07.30 pagi, ia bangun dan menuju ke gereja bermaksud untuk berdoa satu jam untuk dirinya. Ia membuka pintu samping yang menuju ke Sakristi, menyalakan lampu dan kemudian menyalakan sepasang lilin di dalam gereja.
Saat ia membuka pintu Sakristi dan berjalan menuju gereja, ia diam terpaku. Sebagian bangku-bangku gereja dipenuhi oleh orang asing mengenakan pakaian-pakaian yang paling miskin dan semuanya dalam keheningan yang dalam. Tak ada satupun yang bergeming dan tak ada orang yang peduli untuk melihat dia. Suatu kelompok kecil sedang berdiri di samping (sebuah miniatur kelahiran Yesus) memandang palungan dalam kehenigan yang dalam.
Pastor tersebut tersadar dengan segera dan dengan suara yang keras bertanya kepada mereka bagaimana mereka dapat masuk?
Tak seorangpun menjawab!
Dia berjalan medekati mereka dan bertanya lagi siapa yang telah mengizinkan mereka masuk?
Seorang perempuan menjawab, dengan sangat tak memperdulikan, "Hal-hal yang aneh terjadi pada malam Natal!" dan kemudian kembali ke keheningan yang dalam.
Pastor itu pergi memeriksa pintu utama dan menemukan bahwa pintu tersebut terkunci, seperti waktu ia meninggalkannya kemarin. Ia sekarang memutuskan untuk mencari bukti-bukti dan dipalingkan mukanya ke arah bangku-bangku tersebut kosong. Orang-orang itu telah hilang.
Ia menyimpan kejadian itu untuk dirinya sendiri dalam beberapa waktu..
Tak sanggup untuk menyimpannya lebih lama, ia menceritakan kepadaku seperti apa yang telah kuceritakan padamu.
Dapatkan saya membantu dengan penjelasan yang masuk akal? Biarkan saya segera mengatakan, bahwa pastor dalam cerita tersebut adalah model jiwa dan dididik secara akademi seperti sebagian besar pastor yang saya kenal, jika bukan lebih baik.
Penjelasan saya masih berlanjut, sebagai berikut:
Orang-orang yang berada di bangku-bangku gereja tersebut adalah orang-orang yang meninggal yang sedang menjalankan penyucian diri mereka dan sebagian dari mereka, di dalam gereja. Adalah aman untuk mengandaikan bahwa kita bertobat atas dosa-dosa kita pada suatu tempat dimana kita melakukan dosa tersebut. Orang-orang tersebut dibenamkan dalam keheningan yang sangat dalam. Mengapa?
Pertimbangkan sikap kurang sopan yang dilakukan di hadapan Sakramen Terberkati, beberapa banyak orang bertingkah di dalam gereja, ngobrol, tertawa (cekikikan), menoleh sekeliling. Setelah Misa beberapa orang berkumpul dalam satu kelompok sekitar bangku gereja dan mengubah gereja menjadi suatu pasar dengan tidak menyapa kehadiran nyata Kristus dalam tabernakel.
Mengapa mereka menghilang?
Mereka tidak menghilang. Mereka dengan muda menjadi tidak terlihat, namun mereka tetap berada pada bangku mereka, tak dapat mengungkapkan sepatah katapun, untuk menebus obrolan mereka yang tidak sopan waktu mereka hidup.
Sakramen Maha Kudus bukan merupakan hal yang patut ditertawakan. Ada sebuah harga yang harus kita bayar terhadap apa yang kita katakan dan lakukan. Pada akhirnya hanyalah Tuhan yang akan tertawa juga berbicara. Orang-orang itu harus memberikan Adorasi dan rasa hormat pada jasa Kristus terhadap Sakramen Maha Kudus. Untuk berapa lama? Hanya Tuhan yang dapat menjawabnya.
Mengapa Pastor melihat mereka?
Sehingga ia dapat berdoa bagi mereka dan bagi semua jiwa-jiwa malang yang lain yang ditahan di dalam gereja yang lain. Mengapa Pastor lain tidak melihat orang-orang tersebut? Baiklah mungkin mereka telah tahu dalam teori bahwa jiwa-jiwa dapat ditahan di dalam gereja sebagaimana di tempat lain, jadi mereka tidak perlu suatu mujizat.
Mengapa mereka mengenakan pakaian yang sangat miskin?
Untuk menebus kelahiran mereka saat masih hidup. Orang-orang sering memakai pakaian yang tidak banyak menutupi ketelanjangan mereka namun sebagai simbol status untuk menarik perhatian ke orang lain. Namun Tuhan tidak tertarik dengan, katakanlah, sebuah contoh pakaian: jaket dari bulu binatang. Juga orang berjalan masuk ke gereja dengan pakaian-pakaian yang sangat ketat. Dalam Komuni Kudus dengan pakaian yang tidak senonoh. Pastor boleh dan tidak boleh melarang hal itu; namun Tuhan akan mengupas tentang hal ini pada saat hari-Nya dalam persidangan. Pakaian compang-camping akan merupakan hukuman yang sangat cocok untuk perbuatan yang keterlaluan itu.
Seorang biarawati dalam api penyucian menampakkan diri kepada biarawati yang lain pada tahun 1880-an. "Bukan pada hari semua jiwa-jiwa malang. Bagaimanapun, sebagian besar jiwa-jiwa diangkat ke surga justru pada Malam Natal, ribuan jiwa-jiwa meninggalkan tempat-tempat penyucian mereka menuju surga.."
Dalam tulisan Santa Margaret Mary kita menemukan nasehat sebagai berikuta:
"Dalam persatuan dengan Hati Ilahi Yesus, lakukan Jalan Salib singkat bagi jiwa di api penyucian pada malam hari. Persembahkanlah kepada-Nya semua aktivitasmu sehari-hari dan mintalah pada-Nya untuk memberikan kebaikan-Nya kepada jiwa-jiwa yang menderita. Pada saat yang sama, mohonkanlah kepada mereka guna mendapatkan bagimu rahmat untuk hidup dan mati dalam cinta dan persahabatan dari Hati-Nya yang Ilahi.
Barangkali Dia tidak menemukan di dalam dirimu kekuatan melawan Kehendak-Nya yang kudus, ataupun juga keinginan untuk menghalangi ciptaan-Nya dalam pandanganmu. Beruntunglah kamu, jika kamu berhasil mengantarkan beberapa jiwa yang terpenjara ke surga, bagimu akan mendapat sebanyak mungkin teman di surga.
Dan lagi: "Terbangun dari pagi hari ini, pada hari Minggu Gembala Baikm tulis Santa Margaret Mary 200 tahun yang lalu, dua temanku yang malang datang untuk mengucapkan selamat tinggal padaku, hari ini Gembala Baik menerima mereka ke dalam rumah kekal-Nya. Mereka pergi dengan kegembiraan dan kebahagiaan yang tak terucapkan. Saat kuminta kepadanya untuk mengingatku, mereka menjawab: "Rasa tak berterima kasih tidak pernah masuk surga."
O kalian semua, teman-teman kristianiku yang membaca tulisan ini. Para Pastor, Religius, atau orang-orang yang taat, bantulah untuk menyebarkan dengan devosi ini. Ini sangatlah mudah dan membutuhkan sedikit usaha, terlebih lagi kamu akan mendapat upahnya untuk hal itu.
Sumber: AVE MARIA Australia, Jan '09.
Penerjemah: Gloria Nadie M.
God bless.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Friday, November 26, 2010
In Him, everything is possible.
Yesterday I went for an interview at Novotel Balikpapan.
I was pretty excited to go for it, and honestly speaking, I was optimist too. :D
So there I went, first, I met up with the HRM, Mr. Agus. I thought he was a nice person. The interview with him went very well. And then I had to meet up with the GM as the final process of interview. One word to describe how I felt when I was having a conversation with him: WOW!
He is really a wise man, someone whom I hardly found anywhere on earth.
Well, basically, he's interested in hiring me, very much interested perhaps. But.. there's one question from him that I found really hard to answer..
Due to his previous experiences dealing with high turnover in the hotel, he was asking me if I could commit working with him for at least a year orelse, I'd have to pay him back all the salary I've gotten.. It would have been way easier if I weren't applying for any schools or etc.. BUT, I've already applied for one school and I am still hoping to go overseas next year, which means that, if I really get accepted by the school, I'll have to quit the job in less than a year.
He asked me when will I know about the result. Then he said "You wait for March/April, whenever the result comes out, if you get accepted, you go, if not, you come back here and I promise you to get you in a job, even in 2 weeks". The way he said things was really wise. And he appreciated it for my honesty (hehe.. couldn't lie anymore).
He said quite a lot of positive and motivational things which made me impressed. He mentioned that now almost 50% of the GM in Novotel/Accor group are locals (Indonesians). Hmm... Well, I am not aiming that high at this moment since I am not really familiar with hotel in details.
I believe that Novotel is one of the fine hotels that will excel and open the gate for its employees in their professional career.
Nevertheless, I am now still striving for my future studies and at least I know that I am secured. When Plan A doesn't work, I have Plan B in my hand. (But Plan A is really important for me, I am 99.9% hoping for it).
Thank you so much for your supports and prayers dear friends. I wouldn't make it all without Him and you by my side. ;)
With Love,
and God bless.
I was pretty excited to go for it, and honestly speaking, I was optimist too. :D
So there I went, first, I met up with the HRM, Mr. Agus. I thought he was a nice person. The interview with him went very well. And then I had to meet up with the GM as the final process of interview. One word to describe how I felt when I was having a conversation with him: WOW!
He is really a wise man, someone whom I hardly found anywhere on earth.
Well, basically, he's interested in hiring me, very much interested perhaps. But.. there's one question from him that I found really hard to answer..
Due to his previous experiences dealing with high turnover in the hotel, he was asking me if I could commit working with him for at least a year orelse, I'd have to pay him back all the salary I've gotten.. It would have been way easier if I weren't applying for any schools or etc.. BUT, I've already applied for one school and I am still hoping to go overseas next year, which means that, if I really get accepted by the school, I'll have to quit the job in less than a year.
He asked me when will I know about the result. Then he said "You wait for March/April, whenever the result comes out, if you get accepted, you go, if not, you come back here and I promise you to get you in a job, even in 2 weeks". The way he said things was really wise. And he appreciated it for my honesty (hehe.. couldn't lie anymore).
He said quite a lot of positive and motivational things which made me impressed. He mentioned that now almost 50% of the GM in Novotel/Accor group are locals (Indonesians). Hmm... Well, I am not aiming that high at this moment since I am not really familiar with hotel in details.
I believe that Novotel is one of the fine hotels that will excel and open the gate for its employees in their professional career.
Nevertheless, I am now still striving for my future studies and at least I know that I am secured. When Plan A doesn't work, I have Plan B in my hand. (But Plan A is really important for me, I am 99.9% hoping for it).
Thank you so much for your supports and prayers dear friends. I wouldn't make it all without Him and you by my side. ;)
With Love,
and God bless.
TOEFL Result
I just received my TOEFL result yesterday..
Voila!
Thanks be to God that I made it, though it was really close to the minimum score required.. hehe.. as long as I passed, I am happy enough :)
Thank you for your prayers and supports too!!
Voila!
Thanks be to God that I made it, though it was really close to the minimum score required.. hehe.. as long as I passed, I am happy enough :)
Thank you for your prayers and supports too!!
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
11.11.2010
What's been happening here??
I feel that I find myself hardly write anything anymore here. :|
Anyway, tomorrow I am leaving for Malang, to see my Grandma and to celebrate her birthday! Thank You Lord for the Grace You've given to her and all of us.
And then on Sunday, I am gonna have the TOEFL test. Olala! I am not nervous yet, but I am sure I will by Saturday! especially that I prepare nothing!
But overall, I am excited for the things to come! ;)
Ah, let me share something that made my day yesterday :)
It's about my work. I finally had the chance to really SPEAK OUT about whatever I feel towards my work. Well, not entirely I SPOKE about all, but things related to the work, I did share, except for the feelings that came along, NOPE. (My so-called manager was there too.)
So I had like 8 points that I shared. I am glad I did it and hopefully, something good will come up soon.
Something that makes me surprised is always whenever I feel really bad about my job and I bring it into prayer, it always turns out to be something I don't expect but for some reason, it's good.
I remember that I wanted to quit this job so bad, and I prayed about it. In the end, I still find myself here working!
As terrible as it seems, my working hours are really bad. I have to work from 1PM to 9PM (officially) but I usually only go home at 9.30pm earliest and 11pm latest everyday. And I only have a day off, plus, I work on WEEKENDs.
I've had to let go my social life and church activities.
When people go back home after work, i am still at work. And when people are on their day off, again, I am still at work.
For the first few months I was working, my family complained so much. But I told them that this is my job and it's part of the consequences, so let me continue this til at least for a period of 6 months. But now, I think it turns to be the other way around, I've always wanted to quit, but my mom keeps on saying, not now, keep holding on while u're trying to look for a new one.
And so here it is now, I've made a choice for my future, to continue my studies to Master. But only by His Grace and Will that I can make it.
Please keep me in your prayer.
Terima Kasih.
Love you all.
God bless.
I feel that I find myself hardly write anything anymore here. :|
Anyway, tomorrow I am leaving for Malang, to see my Grandma and to celebrate her birthday! Thank You Lord for the Grace You've given to her and all of us.
And then on Sunday, I am gonna have the TOEFL test. Olala! I am not nervous yet, but I am sure I will by Saturday! especially that I prepare nothing!
But overall, I am excited for the things to come! ;)
Ah, let me share something that made my day yesterday :)
It's about my work. I finally had the chance to really SPEAK OUT about whatever I feel towards my work. Well, not entirely I SPOKE about all, but things related to the work, I did share, except for the feelings that came along, NOPE. (My so-called manager was there too.)
So I had like 8 points that I shared. I am glad I did it and hopefully, something good will come up soon.
Something that makes me surprised is always whenever I feel really bad about my job and I bring it into prayer, it always turns out to be something I don't expect but for some reason, it's good.
I remember that I wanted to quit this job so bad, and I prayed about it. In the end, I still find myself here working!
As terrible as it seems, my working hours are really bad. I have to work from 1PM to 9PM (officially) but I usually only go home at 9.30pm earliest and 11pm latest everyday. And I only have a day off, plus, I work on WEEKENDs.
I've had to let go my social life and church activities.
When people go back home after work, i am still at work. And when people are on their day off, again, I am still at work.
For the first few months I was working, my family complained so much. But I told them that this is my job and it's part of the consequences, so let me continue this til at least for a period of 6 months. But now, I think it turns to be the other way around, I've always wanted to quit, but my mom keeps on saying, not now, keep holding on while u're trying to look for a new one.
And so here it is now, I've made a choice for my future, to continue my studies to Master. But only by His Grace and Will that I can make it.
Please keep me in your prayer.
Terima Kasih.
Love you all.
God bless.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
TOEFL Ibt
If all goes well, I'll be having my TOEFL Ibt Exam next Sunday.This test will be a back up for the requirements from any Universities that I am looking forward to go to next year (hopefully).
If you read this, please keep me in your prayer, or at least, say a little pray for me.
It means a lot to me :)
Thank you and wish me luck.
God bless.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
C'est la vie
Last Tuesday I had a day off. As usual, I was planning to do everything that I couldn't do during my working days - 6/7 -.
At first I decided to go for gym, but since I woke up (considered) quite late, I decided to just wash the car and count it as another form of exercise. And after that I planned to watch movie(s). I knew I would watch the movie on my own, since everyone else is working, but that doesn't bother me at all since I am used to it already. So I finished washing the car at 11, then I took shower and I went to the cinema for a 12 O'clock Movie which was, Step Up 3D.
I thought the movie was inspiring. I've always wanted to dance, though even until now I've never had the chance to dance. I can't find one here in my hometown. And I remember there was a time when I wanted to go to a dancing studio in Malaysia, just a few meter walking to the studio, I got a very painful accident, hit by a motorbike. So there was it. I thought I've never meant to be a dancer or even to dance.
But this movie, it wasn't just about dancing. I learned how to not give up to the thing that we want to achieve in our lives. And in country like America, chances are quite a lot, unlike Indonesia. Having watching this movie, it pushed me to aim higher and to think positively. Not giving up and keep on asking and praying. I've this feeling that one day I'll fulfill my dream. Not a very clear one at the moment, but it's something much better than my current situation.
Finished with that, I went for lunch by myself, and I went again for another movie, "Eat, Pray and Love", but this time, with my brother.
Honestly, I don't really like the story line of the movie,it wasn't really clear for me, but one thing that I liked was the traveling part. Italy was really interesting. I learned a bit of Italian culture from there (the hands moving and the lifestyle). It's so true when they talked about how Americans are so busy with their work and they concern so much about their appearance, til they don't enjoy life as much as the Italians do. Hmm... In terms of appearance, you can see it clearly how they much they spend their time in the gym working out on their body, though it works for some of them :). But for the working adults, it's just so real that they're really stressed out with their daily work hectic.
Life oh Life..
Anyway, finished with that I went home for a while and moved on to the French class. Man, French is getting more difficult. And I can't find a time to work on it other than in class. fiuhh.. -_-"/..
At first I decided to go for gym, but since I woke up (considered) quite late, I decided to just wash the car and count it as another form of exercise. And after that I planned to watch movie(s). I knew I would watch the movie on my own, since everyone else is working, but that doesn't bother me at all since I am used to it already. So I finished washing the car at 11, then I took shower and I went to the cinema for a 12 O'clock Movie which was, Step Up 3D.
I thought the movie was inspiring. I've always wanted to dance, though even until now I've never had the chance to dance. I can't find one here in my hometown. And I remember there was a time when I wanted to go to a dancing studio in Malaysia, just a few meter walking to the studio, I got a very painful accident, hit by a motorbike. So there was it. I thought I've never meant to be a dancer or even to dance.But this movie, it wasn't just about dancing. I learned how to not give up to the thing that we want to achieve in our lives. And in country like America, chances are quite a lot, unlike Indonesia. Having watching this movie, it pushed me to aim higher and to think positively. Not giving up and keep on asking and praying. I've this feeling that one day I'll fulfill my dream. Not a very clear one at the moment, but it's something much better than my current situation.
Finished with that, I went for lunch by myself, and I went again for another movie, "Eat, Pray and Love", but this time, with my brother.
Honestly, I don't really like the story line of the movie,it wasn't really clear for me, but one thing that I liked was the traveling part. Italy was really interesting. I learned a bit of Italian culture from there (the hands moving and the lifestyle). It's so true when they talked about how Americans are so busy with their work and they concern so much about their appearance, til they don't enjoy life as much as the Italians do. Hmm... In terms of appearance, you can see it clearly how they much they spend their time in the gym working out on their body, though it works for some of them :). But for the working adults, it's just so real that they're really stressed out with their daily work hectic.Life oh Life..
Anyway, finished with that I went home for a while and moved on to the French class. Man, French is getting more difficult. And I can't find a time to work on it other than in class. fiuhh.. -_-"/..
Friday, October 15, 2010
Prayer for my beloved Grandma
My Grandma will be having an operation tomorrow morning..
Please pray for her, that everything will alright..
If only I had weekend, I WOULD HAVE already gone there and waited for her, with my mom and aunts..
I HATE working on weekends! sighhh.
I hope there's something greater to come.
I do hope and believe that He's got a Bigger plan for me, something exciting!! :)
Please pray for her, that everything will alright..
If only I had weekend, I WOULD HAVE already gone there and waited for her, with my mom and aunts..
I HATE working on weekends! sighhh.
I hope there's something greater to come.
I do hope and believe that He's got a Bigger plan for me, something exciting!! :)
Friday, October 8, 2010
All I want is VACATION part.1
I am back to Balikpapan after a week of super short yet exciting vacation. Thanks be to God for the little time that I managed to get away from work. It was a NICE ESCAPE.
The vacation was really packed as I could call it. You wanna know why? That's because I went to 3 countries within that ONE week! Some of you might have done that before, I suppose.. :)
Sept 30th afternoon, I left for Singapore..
Oct 1st midnight, I moved on to Malaysia..
Oct 3rd morning, I went to Thailand..
Oct 5th afternoon, I was back in Malaysia..
Oct 6th afternoon, I was back home in the evening..
Oct 7th afternoon, I was back to work.
So now, what do you think??? ;p
Singapore..
Thank you Meity, for a very comfortable room to stay in. You've really got a really nice room there! ;) thanks for calling Adrian, accompanying me to get a bus ticket to Malaysia, and every other things!
Thank you Dian, Daniel, Adrian for making it to meet up even just for a dinner. I love you all! and Dian, for taking me to the local dessert in town! Bugis area ;) and also for paying my MRT! hehe..
Last but not least, for sure, thank you Nadia!! for your time spent with me at Universal! you companionship really meant a lot for me :) and especially that it was on your birthday. Thank you also for picking me up at the airport! all the way from your school to airport and just to send me to meet my friends at City Hall :)
Malaysia..
I arrived at Jalan Imbi - Berjaya Times Square at 5 o'clock in the morning. And that time, Tracie who was coming to pick me up, she was still on her way from Melaka. Thank God I saw a 24-hour Mamak restaurant nearby, so I decided to go there. I ordered Roti Canai and Hot Milo while waiting for her. Luckily I had my Canai here orelse I wouldn't have time to have Roti Canai at all. An hour after, Tracie came and picked me up to her house. And we rested for an hour before we headed to MidValley for shopping! :) Bought a wedding gift for my newly wed friend, Cassie as well.
Met up with Tee (college's friend) at Chillis'. I always want to go to Chillis for no exact reason. Even when I was there, I didn't actually want to order the Nachos. but the Fries was really good! ;p
At 5.30 PM I left MidValley to go for Mass at SFX. Thought the mass started at 6PM but actually it started at 6.30PM. Anyhow, I was glad to reach there early for the Prayer with Mother Mary. Cos it was the first week of the month.
I already made appointment with Gaby for attending mass together, but God brought more than a Gaby. :) He brought Crisabel, Emily, Stephie, Peter Toyat and many more! Praise God that I was able to see many of them altogether :)
After the mass, Gaby and I headed to Sunway for dinner. And I got appointment with Cassie as well. So we went to Kim Gary since Zanmai was really full. Cassie gave me Green Tea mooncake because she knew I was craving for the mooncake :p
Later on, Aaron Lee, Aaron Leong and Rowena came. Thank you for coming guys! :)
I shall let the story be continued... gotta go back to work! ;p
The vacation was really packed as I could call it. You wanna know why? That's because I went to 3 countries within that ONE week! Some of you might have done that before, I suppose.. :)
Sept 30th afternoon, I left for Singapore..
Oct 1st midnight, I moved on to Malaysia..
Oct 3rd morning, I went to Thailand..
Oct 5th afternoon, I was back in Malaysia..
Oct 6th afternoon, I was back home in the evening..
Oct 7th afternoon, I was back to work.
So now, what do you think??? ;p
Singapore..
Thank you Meity, for a very comfortable room to stay in. You've really got a really nice room there! ;) thanks for calling Adrian, accompanying me to get a bus ticket to Malaysia, and every other things!
Thank you Dian, Daniel, Adrian for making it to meet up even just for a dinner. I love you all! and Dian, for taking me to the local dessert in town! Bugis area ;) and also for paying my MRT! hehe..
Last but not least, for sure, thank you Nadia!! for your time spent with me at Universal! you companionship really meant a lot for me :) and especially that it was on your birthday. Thank you also for picking me up at the airport! all the way from your school to airport and just to send me to meet my friends at City Hall :)
Malaysia..
I arrived at Jalan Imbi - Berjaya Times Square at 5 o'clock in the morning. And that time, Tracie who was coming to pick me up, she was still on her way from Melaka. Thank God I saw a 24-hour Mamak restaurant nearby, so I decided to go there. I ordered Roti Canai and Hot Milo while waiting for her. Luckily I had my Canai here orelse I wouldn't have time to have Roti Canai at all. An hour after, Tracie came and picked me up to her house. And we rested for an hour before we headed to MidValley for shopping! :) Bought a wedding gift for my newly wed friend, Cassie as well.
Met up with Tee (college's friend) at Chillis'. I always want to go to Chillis for no exact reason. Even when I was there, I didn't actually want to order the Nachos. but the Fries was really good! ;p
At 5.30 PM I left MidValley to go for Mass at SFX. Thought the mass started at 6PM but actually it started at 6.30PM. Anyhow, I was glad to reach there early for the Prayer with Mother Mary. Cos it was the first week of the month.
I already made appointment with Gaby for attending mass together, but God brought more than a Gaby. :) He brought Crisabel, Emily, Stephie, Peter Toyat and many more! Praise God that I was able to see many of them altogether :)
After the mass, Gaby and I headed to Sunway for dinner. And I got appointment with Cassie as well. So we went to Kim Gary since Zanmai was really full. Cassie gave me Green Tea mooncake because she knew I was craving for the mooncake :p
Later on, Aaron Lee, Aaron Leong and Rowena came. Thank you for coming guys! :)
I shall let the story be continued... gotta go back to work! ;p
Friday, September 10, 2010
Happy Eid Mubarak 1431 H
I am off from work today. :)The day started at -+11AM when I left my house to go for visitations :)
1st Place was Renny's, my Junior High school bff..
There I had bakso, chicken satay, abit of sambal goreng kentang, and Nastar for sure :)
2nd Place was my GM's apartment at the hotel itself.
There I had a buras and chicken ala Makassar. :)
3rd Place was a colleague's house, mba Midhe.
There I had a cup of es campur, yummy! :)And while my friends and I were there, the rain was all of the sudden falling down heavily. Then it got quite down a little bit, so me and my friend decided to just go back to the hotel before we got really stuck there. Man oh Man, a few seconds after leaving the house, the rain got heavier. and that we were on a motorbike. So we ended up wet! It was something cool though. hehe. knowing that I don't get under the rain at most of the time.
Arriving at the hotel, I straight away went to the nearest department that was House Keeping and got myself a towel.
Before, I was planning to visit Lina's place as the next destination, but since it was raining heavily, I decided to go home. However, on the way back, the rain wasn't too heavy, so I changed my mind and decided to drop by to her house. and I made it!
So the 4th Place was my bff, Lina's house.
Had a couple of cookies and a glass of Sprite over there :)
Then I went back home at around 3PM. And at 4PM, I was off to Church to meet up some Legioners for our task, that was to visit the fire victims at Klandasan.
So there were me, Tomas, and Risna. Just the three of us instead of the five as planned earlier.. a little bit disappointed, but well, there were at least three not just me and Risna. God brought Tomas to us.
So there we went, saw the area where the fire had burnt down the houses.. there were more than 100 families who have lost their houses and belongings. (I have no photos of the area yet atm). There was a lady, Mrs. Yuni who showed us around and in the end of our visit, we prayed together. She joined us in prayer though she is a Muslim :) In the end I gave her a bit of food and snacks, which me and my friend received as a Lebaran present from a Loyal Client in the hotel where we work at.
We finished at 5PM and Tomas and I decided to go for daily mass at 6PM. To kill the time, we went to Le Grandeur hotel to have a look at the gym facilities, cos Tomas' looking for one..
Fast forward, I am so glad that I made it for mass today because we were given the wine as well during the communion.^^ I guess that was the first time ever I had it here in Balikpapan. :) So it was good..
After mass, heading back home, meeting the family and again, I went out with them for a dinner. A lot of restaurants were closed and we ended up having the dinner at Pacific Hotel***. It was not so great, but just enough :)
Thank You Lord for this special Beautiful and Blessed Day ^^, I Love You.Thursday, September 9, 2010
Happy Birthday Mom Mary!
Hello!
First of all,
Let it be according to Your will...
As usual, I have only 1 day off in a week. So that one day is generally always packed. ;p and no wonder if there's at least a thing or two that I miss out.
Anyway, as for yesterday, morning was reserved for Gym. And then it was Mother Mary's birthday. Honestly, I didn't plan for this.. And I even already had a schedule for the day.
But while I was at the gym, this idea came up, that I wanted to get roses for Her bday. And so I texted a friend of mine. And she was interested to do the same, so we met up and bought 4 Roses and 2 Polianthes Tuberosas. So 2 roses and 1 Polianthes Tuberosa for Mother Mary's at St. Clement and another couple of flowers for the one at St. Theresa.. Prayed Rosary as well for each place.. And before this, I asked another friend of mine, what shall we do to celebrate Mother's bday and he said it's good to pray the Rosary and to attend daily mass. And I said to myself, "But I have an appointment already for a reunion with my friends.. What am I supposed to do? I don't have many days off and they're here for just a week maybe.." But I asked Him that He'd give me what's best. :)
Next, heading back home, had a quick lunch and moved on to E-Walk. There, got an appointment with another friend for T-shirt design. We met up at Starbucks. (Rp.43,000 gone just for a cup of Hot Green Tea latte with soya..). The design looks cool so far. It's still on a paper, so I have to draw it on computer, print, and bring it to the meeting of Legion of Mary on Sunday.
The day didn't end yet.. finished with that, I went back home and turned the computer on to be able to get in touch with my friends whom I was supposed to meet up afterwards. (Worst of all, I didn't have the no. of some friends in my phone!). Okay, so i was trying to call Lina, couldn't reach her since afternoon.. And at 5.30pm she finally called me and said that she was not feeling well. Another friend, Renny, she was like, having another appointment at 7pm; Nisa, she didn't get back to me (until night time, was busy); and voila, there were me and Ricka.. So I thought I'd be better if we just postponed it.. So it was postponed, til I don't know when but I hope to visit each of them tomorrow :)
And in the end, it was God that I headed to. I went for Mass! :) I made it!
And after it finished, I was invited to pray for Rosary with some Legioners. And that was my 4th Rosary of the day. Felt sooo blessed :)
Not finished yet, after the Rosary, I moved on back to E-Walk! haha. Meeting up with Tomas again and we went for a movie "the Expendables". We finally made it for the movie! ;p It's almost been a month when we planned to watch it. lol.
Felt bad to my bro though, cos I was using the car (as usual) for the entire day. My bad, but then, he should have told me earlier if he wanted to use the car, instead of getting angry at me and my parents.
I guess I'll have no vehicle tomorrow for Lebaran visitation.. well, there's always a way - Angkot! yeay! =D
Happy Raya to all of you who celebrate it! ^^,
Mohon maaf lahir dan bathin..
Have a super awesome one!!!
God bless.
First of all,
Let it be according to Your will...
As usual, I have only 1 day off in a week. So that one day is generally always packed. ;p and no wonder if there's at least a thing or two that I miss out.
Anyway, as for yesterday, morning was reserved for Gym. And then it was Mother Mary's birthday. Honestly, I didn't plan for this.. And I even already had a schedule for the day.
But while I was at the gym, this idea came up, that I wanted to get roses for Her bday. And so I texted a friend of mine. And she was interested to do the same, so we met up and bought 4 Roses and 2 Polianthes Tuberosas. So 2 roses and 1 Polianthes Tuberosa for Mother Mary's at St. Clement and another couple of flowers for the one at St. Theresa.. Prayed Rosary as well for each place.. And before this, I asked another friend of mine, what shall we do to celebrate Mother's bday and he said it's good to pray the Rosary and to attend daily mass. And I said to myself, "But I have an appointment already for a reunion with my friends.. What am I supposed to do? I don't have many days off and they're here for just a week maybe.." But I asked Him that He'd give me what's best. :)
Next, heading back home, had a quick lunch and moved on to E-Walk. There, got an appointment with another friend for T-shirt design. We met up at Starbucks. (Rp.43,000 gone just for a cup of Hot Green Tea latte with soya..). The design looks cool so far. It's still on a paper, so I have to draw it on computer, print, and bring it to the meeting of Legion of Mary on Sunday.
The day didn't end yet.. finished with that, I went back home and turned the computer on to be able to get in touch with my friends whom I was supposed to meet up afterwards. (Worst of all, I didn't have the no. of some friends in my phone!). Okay, so i was trying to call Lina, couldn't reach her since afternoon.. And at 5.30pm she finally called me and said that she was not feeling well. Another friend, Renny, she was like, having another appointment at 7pm; Nisa, she didn't get back to me (until night time, was busy); and voila, there were me and Ricka.. So I thought I'd be better if we just postponed it.. So it was postponed, til I don't know when but I hope to visit each of them tomorrow :)
And in the end, it was God that I headed to. I went for Mass! :) I made it!
And after it finished, I was invited to pray for Rosary with some Legioners. And that was my 4th Rosary of the day. Felt sooo blessed :)
Not finished yet, after the Rosary, I moved on back to E-Walk! haha. Meeting up with Tomas again and we went for a movie "the Expendables". We finally made it for the movie! ;p It's almost been a month when we planned to watch it. lol.
Felt bad to my bro though, cos I was using the car (as usual) for the entire day. My bad, but then, he should have told me earlier if he wanted to use the car, instead of getting angry at me and my parents.
I guess I'll have no vehicle tomorrow for Lebaran visitation.. well, there's always a way - Angkot! yeay! =D
Happy Raya to all of you who celebrate it! ^^,
Mohon maaf lahir dan bathin..
Have a super awesome one!!!
God bless.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
A friend from Holland is back!
Mr. Kaak is back to Balikpapan! =D
This time he took his friend with him, Madame Elizabeth.
I ♥ them ^^,
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Blessed Sunday
What a blessed day.. I am not working today. =D
So today, as usual, my family and I went for morning mass and then, we walked out separately as I continued with some church activities while my family went home.
Praise God that I've been used as His instrument to reach out..
Anywho, after the meeting of Legion of Mary, I went for a talk/sharing on being single and following God's calling in our lives. However, it wasn't as much as I was expecting it to be, but in terms of sharing, it was okay.. Spent almost a day at Church today. Supposed to come home at 3PM, but the talk went on til 4PM ++ so I decided to go home at 4PM. And I supposed to accompany my mom for swimming but I was so tired and sleepy that I slept til 6PM and it made her not wanna go to swim anymore.. *My bad..*
At night time, at first wanted to meet up with some friends from Junior High School, but since I didn't make it for my mom, so I decided not to go for this reunion as well. I feel bad to mommy..
So here I am now, just sitting in front of the computer, and typing this post..
Planning to pay a visit to a friend in the hospital though.. he's having a diarrhea..
You know when you're used to working all day, and when u're not, you feel something's empty.. hoho..
So today, as usual, my family and I went for morning mass and then, we walked out separately as I continued with some church activities while my family went home.
Praise God that I've been used as His instrument to reach out..
Anywho, after the meeting of Legion of Mary, I went for a talk/sharing on being single and following God's calling in our lives. However, it wasn't as much as I was expecting it to be, but in terms of sharing, it was okay.. Spent almost a day at Church today. Supposed to come home at 3PM, but the talk went on til 4PM ++ so I decided to go home at 4PM. And I supposed to accompany my mom for swimming but I was so tired and sleepy that I slept til 6PM and it made her not wanna go to swim anymore.. *My bad..*
At night time, at first wanted to meet up with some friends from Junior High School, but since I didn't make it for my mom, so I decided not to go for this reunion as well. I feel bad to mommy..
So here I am now, just sitting in front of the computer, and typing this post..
Planning to pay a visit to a friend in the hospital though.. he's having a diarrhea..
You know when you're used to working all day, and when u're not, you feel something's empty.. hoho..
Monday, August 23, 2010
My 23rd Birthday. 23.23.08.10
I am blessed by all friends around the world.
Thank you so much for all yourBirthday wishes. That really made my day =D
Thanks to Mommy who gave me this as my bday present ;)
Been hoping to have this since long time ago.. ^^,
Thank you so much for all yourBirthday wishes. That really made my day =D
Thanks to Mommy who gave me this as my bday present ;)
Been hoping to have this since long time ago.. ^^,Saturday, August 21, 2010
Afgan at Score
Afgan was here a month a go and here is some pictures taken from my Phone camera..
Went it for free, thanks to Mr. Aan from Sampoerna A Mild! The actual ticket costs Rp. 200,000. We saved Rp.400,000! ;p I just spent Rp. 70,000 for food. Not to bad compared to Rp.200,000.
Anyway, my brother and I went together. Without my bro, I wouldn't be able to go cos it was late at night ;)
The lighting was good, wasn't it? :)
Went it for free, thanks to Mr. Aan from Sampoerna A Mild! The actual ticket costs Rp. 200,000. We saved Rp.400,000! ;p I just spent Rp. 70,000 for food. Not to bad compared to Rp.200,000.
Anyway, my brother and I went together. Without my bro, I wouldn't be able to go cos it was late at night ;)
The lighting was good, wasn't it? :)
Hotel guests
- Me, Pauline and Sandrine-They're French who are working with TOTAL Indonesie for a project..
Here, I took them to a local Chinese restaurant for un petit dejeuner..
Here, I took them to a local Chinese restaurant for un petit dejeuner..
- Mr. Kooiman and Madame Elizabeth -(Remember that Mr. Kooiman was on my blog before? And yes, he was back here 2 days a go! Really surprising, but I was indeed so glad to meet him again.)
- Las Tasardos -They're really great performers!
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
The job and the whole thing about it.
Last 2 weeks I was terribly disappointed at my working environment. The people were just hopeless.
At that point of time, I was totally in bad mood, not feeling like working anymore. This is most probably due to the amount of emotions that have amounted to the max capacity. Until I decided to quit this job by end of this month, just asap.
But I prayed again about it.. So happened that that week was a 9-days Novena prayer together with the whole community of 'Bunda Perawan Maria'. Few days before it happened, we started the prayer and I sent to them my intentions as well as to some friends with whom I prayed with.
One of my intentions was for my future, and especially to be able to further my studies..
And this happened.. and when I told to my parents that I was going to quit, my dad gave me some suggestions on a few things that I could do after I quit the job..
(My dad doesn't like the working hours of my job, but he questioned me when I told him that I wanted to quit the job.. )
Anyways, the ideas were so attracting. Yet, as much as I love his idea, I still have my own plan and concern on my financial. I've grown up and worked, obviously if that's possible, I don't want to get a whole financial support from my parents.. But looking at my salary at this point of time, this is not going to work for me..
I was thinking if this is something related to my prayer all this while.. (I've witnessed myself that Novena prayer never fails, btw).
Having finished the 9-days Novena, my friend and I decided to continue the prayer.. I agreed and I continued praying until today, but with a different Novena (Novena Hati Kudus Yesus). After praying about the job, I decided to quit by end of next month..
Nevertheless, it is not my will be done, but Yours be done (Luke 22:42). Until last weekend, things changed. All of the sudden, I felt like I should stay here longer..
1. It's not good for my CV
2. The people could actually be nice. They perhaps are just 'like that' (if you know what I mean) - politics at work.
3. I am weak when it comes to music! We're having this singing performance and I joined them once, and honestly I enjoyed it. I do enjoy singing anyway. haha.. Can't wait for Christmas carolling though. Lol.
However, if there's a better choice, I'd still go for it. =D
God can really make your day perfect, as perfect as your downs turned to be your Ups!
God bless.
At that point of time, I was totally in bad mood, not feeling like working anymore. This is most probably due to the amount of emotions that have amounted to the max capacity. Until I decided to quit this job by end of this month, just asap.
But I prayed again about it.. So happened that that week was a 9-days Novena prayer together with the whole community of 'Bunda Perawan Maria'. Few days before it happened, we started the prayer and I sent to them my intentions as well as to some friends with whom I prayed with.
One of my intentions was for my future, and especially to be able to further my studies..
And this happened.. and when I told to my parents that I was going to quit, my dad gave me some suggestions on a few things that I could do after I quit the job..
(My dad doesn't like the working hours of my job, but he questioned me when I told him that I wanted to quit the job.. )
Anyways, the ideas were so attracting. Yet, as much as I love his idea, I still have my own plan and concern on my financial. I've grown up and worked, obviously if that's possible, I don't want to get a whole financial support from my parents.. But looking at my salary at this point of time, this is not going to work for me..
I was thinking if this is something related to my prayer all this while.. (I've witnessed myself that Novena prayer never fails, btw).
Having finished the 9-days Novena, my friend and I decided to continue the prayer.. I agreed and I continued praying until today, but with a different Novena (Novena Hati Kudus Yesus). After praying about the job, I decided to quit by end of next month..
Nevertheless, it is not my will be done, but Yours be done (Luke 22:42). Until last weekend, things changed. All of the sudden, I felt like I should stay here longer..
1. It's not good for my CV
2. The people could actually be nice. They perhaps are just 'like that' (if you know what I mean) - politics at work.
3. I am weak when it comes to music! We're having this singing performance and I joined them once, and honestly I enjoyed it. I do enjoy singing anyway. haha.. Can't wait for Christmas carolling though. Lol.
However, if there's a better choice, I'd still go for it. =D
God can really make your day perfect, as perfect as your downs turned to be your Ups!
God bless.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Happy 65th Independence Day, our Indonesia!
This morning we had a Flag ceremony at the hotel.
It was really nice being a part in the ceremony after -+6 years since the last time I had a National Flag ceremony..
God really blessed the whole ceremony, though it was cloudy and soon going to rain, but everything went well. The rain got to fall down once after it was over. :)
Then as for me, I went straight to gym, went home and back to the hotel, for Work!
Jiayou!
ps: Hopefully, all the prayers spoken were really the intentions of everyone, especially the government and others who are involved in it. Amen.
It was really nice being a part in the ceremony after -+6 years since the last time I had a National Flag ceremony..
God really blessed the whole ceremony, though it was cloudy and soon going to rain, but everything went well. The rain got to fall down once after it was over. :)
Then as for me, I went straight to gym, went home and back to the hotel, for Work!
Jiayou!
ps: Hopefully, all the prayers spoken were really the intentions of everyone, especially the government and others who are involved in it. Amen.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Bday Wish
It's been few months since my last post..
I've been thinking to encourage myself to write daily on God's blessings to me. But laziness always covers that up. :|
And this time, while I am not busy at work and I have the courage.. I shall post something here!
The Month of August has finally come again, which means that I am soon going to be 23 this year!
I often see people when it comes to their birthdays, they will have a list of birthday's wishes, mostly on goods / stuff that they can't (don't want to) get on their own. So by having it listed, they wish that someone somehow will give it to them as the bday gift. No offense, this is interesting, isn't it? :)
So then I was tempted to do the same. You can imagine, there are lots of good stuffs out there right now. IPhone! Big Digital Camera with higher quality zoom! Fashion!
But then again, this thought always comes into mind..
which is I shouldn't expect for goods as my bday presents. If I were to do that, I'd be a person who focuses on worldly things. "Do not love the world or the things of the world" - 1 John 2:15
For the world is not-conserved while God is eternal and everlasting.
And now my wishes shall also be eternal, that is to follow Him and be open to His calling, Amen.
Not to forget on this beautiful and courageous verse as well: "Let us not grow tired of doing good, for in due time we shall reap our harvest, if we do not give up" - Gal 6:9
God bless.
I've been thinking to encourage myself to write daily on God's blessings to me. But laziness always covers that up. :|
And this time, while I am not busy at work and I have the courage.. I shall post something here!
The Month of August has finally come again, which means that I am soon going to be 23 this year!
I often see people when it comes to their birthdays, they will have a list of birthday's wishes, mostly on goods / stuff that they can't (don't want to) get on their own. So by having it listed, they wish that someone somehow will give it to them as the bday gift. No offense, this is interesting, isn't it? :)
So then I was tempted to do the same. You can imagine, there are lots of good stuffs out there right now. IPhone! Big Digital Camera with higher quality zoom! Fashion!
But then again, this thought always comes into mind..
which is I shouldn't expect for goods as my bday presents. If I were to do that, I'd be a person who focuses on worldly things. "Do not love the world or the things of the world" - 1 John 2:15
For the world is not-conserved while God is eternal and everlasting.
And now my wishes shall also be eternal, that is to follow Him and be open to His calling, Amen.
Not to forget on this beautiful and courageous verse as well: "Let us not grow tired of doing good, for in due time we shall reap our harvest, if we do not give up" - Gal 6:9
God bless.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Studying in Europe
I was applying for a scholarship in one of the universities in Italy, yes Italy.
(though I prefer France better, but anywhere in Europe will do! :))
I went through the phone interview as the last step last Friday.
And today I received the news.
It has both good and bad news.
The good news is that I am eligible for the scholarship.
The bad news is that it's only amounted 20% of the tuition fee.
Euro 18,000 - 20%, this means it only saves me Euro 3,600. And I still have 14,400 to pay for, excluding the living cost etc...
I am not meant to study again.. :(
(though I prefer France better, but anywhere in Europe will do! :))
I went through the phone interview as the last step last Friday.
And today I received the news.
It has both good and bad news.
The good news is that I am eligible for the scholarship.
The bad news is that it's only amounted 20% of the tuition fee.
Euro 18,000 - 20%, this means it only saves me Euro 3,600. And I still have 14,400 to pay for, excluding the living cost etc...
I am not meant to study again.. :(
Sunday, July 4, 2010
40 years in Priesthood
Today marks the celebration of 40 years Father Sinnema serves as a Pastor. In addition to memorize the feeling and memory that he felt 40 years ago, he requested the Church choir to sing some Latin songs.. Agnus Dei etc..
Wow man, I cried during the mass. And this reassures me that my Faith is more than anything one can imagine. The Holy mass, especially with Latin version is really a Grandeur mass. It is so splendid and the echo of the liturgical music with the choir simply completes the whole mass process.
I could feel what Pastor felt 40 years ago..
Some people often say that they're not growing in the Catholic church, or even the Catholic is boring, the mass that is monotone etc.. But if you actually feel what I have felt all these 4 years, Catholic is simply awesome! From it's origin, history, traditions, and experience, this totally made up the reason of being a Catholic itself.
Who says Catholic is just being quiet during the mass, follow the order of the mass, and you receive the communion, NO. It is more than that, you want to praise and worship God, you go for it. Lift up your hands to the Lord, sing out loud to Him, praise Him with all your might.. Even this is written in the Bible. And also, the sacrament of reconciliation that makes your life filled of joy for all your sins have been forgiven through it.
Gbu.
Wow man, I cried during the mass. And this reassures me that my Faith is more than anything one can imagine. The Holy mass, especially with Latin version is really a Grandeur mass. It is so splendid and the echo of the liturgical music with the choir simply completes the whole mass process.
I could feel what Pastor felt 40 years ago..
Some people often say that they're not growing in the Catholic church, or even the Catholic is boring, the mass that is monotone etc.. But if you actually feel what I have felt all these 4 years, Catholic is simply awesome! From it's origin, history, traditions, and experience, this totally made up the reason of being a Catholic itself.
Who says Catholic is just being quiet during the mass, follow the order of the mass, and you receive the communion, NO. It is more than that, you want to praise and worship God, you go for it. Lift up your hands to the Lord, sing out loud to Him, praise Him with all your might.. Even this is written in the Bible. And also, the sacrament of reconciliation that makes your life filled of joy for all your sins have been forgiven through it.
Gbu.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Un Déception
You know how frustrated I am with a few people here right now??
You think it's easy to do what I HAVE to do here? You think what I earn is too good to be true?
- Talking to new people is never as easy as you think it is
- Getting closer with them is even harder
- Earning what I earn now is actually not compatible for me
No matter how hard I try to cope with these issues, I am still weak.
J'ai besoin quelqu'un a qui parler.
You think it's easy to do what I HAVE to do here? You think what I earn is too good to be true?
- Talking to new people is never as easy as you think it is
- Getting closer with them is even harder
- Earning what I earn now is actually not compatible for me
No matter how hard I try to cope with these issues, I am still weak.
J'ai besoin quelqu'un a qui parler.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Disappointment
Please allow me to express my disappointment with some people at my workplace..
Ouchhh, I can't wait to write it all down here, so I'll just write the last moment happened..
Which was just half an hour ago!
Can't believe it!
My work should be finished at 9PM. I know as usual, have to extend for some time, depends on the situation. But tonight, I was really happy that I could go home earlier than usual time. I was asked to distribute the flyers when the event is done and the people are leaving... BUT, by 9.30PM, it wasn't finished, so I thought I could pass it to my colleague and the doorman. So I passed the flyers to the doorman, and he was so nice to help me to give it out to people later on. And so I told my colleague that I am going home and she said okay and she'll help me with the flyers.
So I went downstairs to sign out.
HOWEVER,
on my way there, I got a call, I thought that was from my colleague. And yes it was, but not from the one I thought of. That was from another colleague (who I think gets jealous of me often, ask me why!). So here's the conversation:
Me: Hallo..
A : Where are you Frida?
Me: I am downstairs, on the way to sign out and go home.
A : Huh? Why are you going home? Where are the flyers then?
Me: I passed it to "B"..
A : Why did you give it to him? It's your job as a GRO!!!!
Me: Err, but my work hour has ended... (that is 9.30PM already fyi..)
A : Yea, but why can't you extend for just another half an hour!
Me: (in my heart.. - this is already half past 9..-)
Okay, I'll go back there and do it.
Arghhhhh... Can't you be nicer??!!!! Can't you smile to people? Your smile is so FAKE! I so realise about it! Not only to me, but to the guests as well.
Not my fault if I am better than you.
Don't get me wrong! I am just doing what I am supposed to do,
But excluding the GIVING OUT FLYERS!!!!
A 4-star hotel giving out flyers at the door?
Maybe there are some hotels who do that. But that doesn't look good for me, really.
Especially when it comes to me as a GRO - equivalent to Supervisor, doing that.
And that Supervisor asking me with rudeness?!
When it's within my working hours and you ask me with SMILE, I am really okay with that. But this one.. arghhh. You know that I am new here and you've worked here whole life, then you can treat me like that!
I don't see 'giving out flyers' is part of my SOP/JD anyway.
Thank God, I still can hold on. I wanted to come back and did the thing and SMIle to people, in such situation.
Pardon me if I am kinda rude here.. -Emosi sedang menggebu-gebu- But, I will say goodbye to her anyway and tell her that I have done 'my' job.
Ouchhh, I can't wait to write it all down here, so I'll just write the last moment happened..
Which was just half an hour ago!
Can't believe it!
My work should be finished at 9PM. I know as usual, have to extend for some time, depends on the situation. But tonight, I was really happy that I could go home earlier than usual time. I was asked to distribute the flyers when the event is done and the people are leaving... BUT, by 9.30PM, it wasn't finished, so I thought I could pass it to my colleague and the doorman. So I passed the flyers to the doorman, and he was so nice to help me to give it out to people later on. And so I told my colleague that I am going home and she said okay and she'll help me with the flyers.
So I went downstairs to sign out.
HOWEVER,
on my way there, I got a call, I thought that was from my colleague. And yes it was, but not from the one I thought of. That was from another colleague (who I think gets jealous of me often, ask me why!). So here's the conversation:
Me: Hallo..
A : Where are you Frida?
Me: I am downstairs, on the way to sign out and go home.
A : Huh? Why are you going home? Where are the flyers then?
Me: I passed it to "B"..
A : Why did you give it to him? It's your job as a GRO!!!!
Me: Err, but my work hour has ended... (that is 9.30PM already fyi..)
A : Yea, but why can't you extend for just another half an hour!
Me: (in my heart.. - this is already half past 9..-)
Okay, I'll go back there and do it.
Arghhhhh... Can't you be nicer??!!!! Can't you smile to people? Your smile is so FAKE! I so realise about it! Not only to me, but to the guests as well.
Not my fault if I am better than you.
Don't get me wrong! I am just doing what I am supposed to do,
But excluding the GIVING OUT FLYERS!!!!
A 4-star hotel giving out flyers at the door?
Maybe there are some hotels who do that. But that doesn't look good for me, really.
Especially when it comes to me as a GRO - equivalent to Supervisor, doing that.
And that Supervisor asking me with rudeness?!
When it's within my working hours and you ask me with SMILE, I am really okay with that. But this one.. arghhh. You know that I am new here and you've worked here whole life, then you can treat me like that!
I don't see 'giving out flyers' is part of my SOP/JD anyway.
Thank God, I still can hold on. I wanted to come back and did the thing and SMIle to people, in such situation.
Pardon me if I am kinda rude here.. -Emosi sedang menggebu-gebu- But, I will say goodbye to her anyway and tell her that I have done 'my' job.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Meeting people
Me, with the hotel uniform. 
Armand Maulana, one of the famous band members in Indonesia
The nice family that I met in the hotel. The grandpa (on the right), he was born here, in Balikpapan 70 years ago!Took them out to have some coconuts, but unfortunately, the coconut was out of stock.
They're really very tall! If you look at it carefully, I am already on top of the stone and I am still shorter! Look at them!Monday, April 26, 2010
Life is unpredictable
Last Saturday I heard a sad news about my parents' friends' daughter.. She got into a motorbike accident and passed away right after.. She was only 22 years old and she was the hope of her family..
This awakes me that life doesn't guarantee anything.
Whatever you have on earth, will be left on earth..
Life is unpredictable,
So do whatever we can to get a ticket to heaven :)
This awakes me that life doesn't guarantee anything.
Whatever you have on earth, will be left on earth..
Life is unpredictable,
So do whatever we can to get a ticket to heaven :)
Friday, April 16, 2010
Everything happens for a purpose.
Yesterday was my first time attending a Christian fellowship with my colleague here in the hotel. It's wonderful to know that they're having a fellowship meeting every Thursday of the week. The Praise and Worship was good, the sharing from the pastor was good, too.
I was glad that God invited me there, to join them and to just feel how it feels to join a Praise and Worship, to spend time with Him. (p.s: Lifeline, I miss it so much!!!)
I lifted up thing that has bothered me lately, and I felt better after being prayed over.
And today, I attended a (free) seminar in the hotel titled: "Fully motivated at work".
The speaker was Louis Sastrawijoyo.
Some points of the seminar are:
- A change has to be started from ourselves.
- Don't say you're not happy if you haven't done this...
You as another party, look at yourselves, think about 3 things that you see at yourselves as the reasons why yourselves should be happy/thankful for
- BIG THINKING, BIG SUCCESS
- There are 3 points to achieve a dream:
1. Dream itself
2. Plans (at least 3)
3. Critics (against the plans).
Critics always make you unmotivated towards your dream, therefore, you gotta plan more until the critics become 0 in the end.. Don't loose hope because of those critics.
- A success depends on your faith.
Even faith has 2 types: faith as a power to build and faith as a power to ruin. Take the first one.
- PRAY, as the most of all. Because when you pray, you keep your dream in mind and that becomes your mindset.
- 6 Human Basic Needs:
1. Certainty
2. Change
3. Feel needed
4. Good relationship
5. Growth
6. To contribute
And just now, I was blessed to enjoy some food at one of the restaurants in the hotel. I was invited to join C' Dewi for dinner. Had some sharing on Christianity with her.
And now, I am going home soon, will get a small cake for my brother who's celebrating his birthday tomorrow ^^.
Til the next post, take care all.
God bless.
I was glad that God invited me there, to join them and to just feel how it feels to join a Praise and Worship, to spend time with Him. (p.s: Lifeline, I miss it so much!!!)
I lifted up thing that has bothered me lately, and I felt better after being prayed over.
And today, I attended a (free) seminar in the hotel titled: "Fully motivated at work".
The speaker was Louis Sastrawijoyo.
Some points of the seminar are:
- A change has to be started from ourselves.
- Don't say you're not happy if you haven't done this...
You as another party, look at yourselves, think about 3 things that you see at yourselves as the reasons why yourselves should be happy/thankful for
- BIG THINKING, BIG SUCCESS
- There are 3 points to achieve a dream:
1. Dream itself
2. Plans (at least 3)
3. Critics (against the plans).
Critics always make you unmotivated towards your dream, therefore, you gotta plan more until the critics become 0 in the end.. Don't loose hope because of those critics.
- A success depends on your faith.
Even faith has 2 types: faith as a power to build and faith as a power to ruin. Take the first one.
- PRAY, as the most of all. Because when you pray, you keep your dream in mind and that becomes your mindset.
- 6 Human Basic Needs:
1. Certainty
2. Change
3. Feel needed
4. Good relationship
5. Growth
6. To contribute
And just now, I was blessed to enjoy some food at one of the restaurants in the hotel. I was invited to join C' Dewi for dinner. Had some sharing on Christianity with her.
And now, I am going home soon, will get a small cake for my brother who's celebrating his birthday tomorrow ^^.
Til the next post, take care all.
God bless.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Le Petit Bal Perdu
"The small ball that's lost"
This is a direct translation of the Theme during the Party with some French last March 20th. Not sure why it was named so though.. Then we were supposed to dress up a la 50's.. But not many did that.. well..
We were invited by our French teacher to go and have fun! The singers are from France. They were purposely invited here for some musical activities.
A week after they also came to the hotel where I work at. So excited seeing them again! hehe..
Anyways, let the pictures do the talking.. =D
Me and Samira (Malaysian)
Next to Samira, it's Janin, our teacher
Just pretending, no worries! hehe
Le garçon is so cute, isn't he?? :)
It was a joyful night though pretty tiring cos we danced too much :p
This is a direct translation of the Theme during the Party with some French last March 20th. Not sure why it was named so though.. Then we were supposed to dress up a la 50's.. But not many did that.. well..
We were invited by our French teacher to go and have fun! The singers are from France. They were purposely invited here for some musical activities.
A week after they also came to the hotel where I work at. So excited seeing them again! hehe..
Anyways, let the pictures do the talking.. =D
Me and Samira (Malaysian)
Next to Samira, it's Janin, our teacher 
Just pretending, no worries! hehe
Le garçon is so cute, isn't he?? :)
It was a joyful night though pretty tiring cos we danced too much :p
Sunday, March 21, 2010
It's about work, again ;)
I've been working in the hotel for 3 weeks already! Time really flies.. (well, in certain case, like work, am glad it flies fast. hehe)
So far everything is alright, I got to meet some Managers, which somehow will be good for my future reference :). The last one, he was Malaysian, and while we were talking on the way from airport to the hotel, he was kinda offering me a job.. he said like "oh, you should have asked me, I can give you a job".. Then in my heart I was like "oh please, you can give me one now, too!" hehee... Then I can work in Malaysia and meet my friends there again! hehe.. (I miss living in Malaysia..)
Anyway, 2010 is set to be the 'working year', save money! if possible I wanna start up my own business (I wish.., but no time to work on it..) Well then, we'll see what's going on next month, the following month, etc..
I need to manage my daily schedule, between work, study, social life, prayer life & community.
Jiayou! :)
God bless.
So far everything is alright, I got to meet some Managers, which somehow will be good for my future reference :). The last one, he was Malaysian, and while we were talking on the way from airport to the hotel, he was kinda offering me a job.. he said like "oh, you should have asked me, I can give you a job".. Then in my heart I was like "oh please, you can give me one now, too!" hehee... Then I can work in Malaysia and meet my friends there again! hehe.. (I miss living in Malaysia..)
Anyway, 2010 is set to be the 'working year', save money! if possible I wanna start up my own business (I wish.., but no time to work on it..) Well then, we'll see what's going on next month, the following month, etc..
I need to manage my daily schedule, between work, study, social life, prayer life & community.
Jiayou! :)
God bless.
Friday, March 12, 2010
2 Weeks working
It's already been 2 weeks since I started my new job.
It is indeed an interesting job as a Guest Relation Officer (GRO). I get to meet people, talk to them, etc. I also get to go around in the hotel to check out if everything is alright (See if the guests are happy enough and no complaints and stuff). However, my working hour isn't that good. It starts from 12PM - 8 PM. Although I get to wake up late, but I have no life outside work, cos when I leave my house, it is 11AM, when a lot of thing starts happening and working in hotel doesn't mean 8PM straight you can leave. I usually can only leave at 9PM. So you see, 9PM, here in this quiet city, who's still alive and going out? :p No such thing as Yamcha here. What exist is late dinner or movie maybe.
I got one day off/week. This week I changed my off-day to Saturday cos I am having 'La Petangue' competition with my Classmates from Alliance Francaise. So gotta wake up early tomorrow. But I am happy to get a chance to miggle around with some french people and practise my french. Next week having an exam. OMG! Totally not prepared for that cos I am stuck with work.
Other things about my workplace.. I guess just like any companies, when you just join, you'll be very new to it and you might get some 'special' treatments from your colleagues.. But I am thankful that not many of them do that to me. Just a few, which happens to be my co-worker. People get jealous of who you are and what you have.. biasa itu.. I am trying my best to still be calm and treat them nice. I don't wanna have negative thoughts on them. Hopefully this Love will continuosly fill my heart..
I'd like to thank my friends who have supported me and told me things that usually happen when working in hotel. So now when I am really doing it, I am not surprised, yet I feel I am already well prepared. :)
Thank God for always being there for me and not letting me go.
I am blessed. ^^, and so are YOU!
It is indeed an interesting job as a Guest Relation Officer (GRO). I get to meet people, talk to them, etc. I also get to go around in the hotel to check out if everything is alright (See if the guests are happy enough and no complaints and stuff). However, my working hour isn't that good. It starts from 12PM - 8 PM. Although I get to wake up late, but I have no life outside work, cos when I leave my house, it is 11AM, when a lot of thing starts happening and working in hotel doesn't mean 8PM straight you can leave. I usually can only leave at 9PM. So you see, 9PM, here in this quiet city, who's still alive and going out? :p No such thing as Yamcha here. What exist is late dinner or movie maybe.
I got one day off/week. This week I changed my off-day to Saturday cos I am having 'La Petangue' competition with my Classmates from Alliance Francaise. So gotta wake up early tomorrow. But I am happy to get a chance to miggle around with some french people and practise my french. Next week having an exam. OMG! Totally not prepared for that cos I am stuck with work.
Other things about my workplace.. I guess just like any companies, when you just join, you'll be very new to it and you might get some 'special' treatments from your colleagues.. But I am thankful that not many of them do that to me. Just a few, which happens to be my co-worker. People get jealous of who you are and what you have.. biasa itu.. I am trying my best to still be calm and treat them nice. I don't wanna have negative thoughts on them. Hopefully this Love will continuosly fill my heart..
I'd like to thank my friends who have supported me and told me things that usually happen when working in hotel. So now when I am really doing it, I am not surprised, yet I feel I am already well prepared. :)
Thank God for always being there for me and not letting me go.
I am blessed. ^^, and so are YOU!
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Only in His time
I am glad that I've finally decided on something. This is about the job offer that I was talking about at the previous post. I chose to work in Hotel. Will start working next Monday, March 1.
I hope that this job will last longer than the previous one :) and this would be something that I really look forward to.
Thanks to many of my friends who have been praying for me and be there to comfort me :). Really appreciate it all!
As Today's reading talks about Matthew 7:7 which says:
"Ask and it will be given to you, search and you will find, knock and the door will be open for you".
There's a story about a junior highschool boy who asks his dad to get him a motorbike. For his dad loves him so much that he gives him that motorbike, although it is not the right time for the boy to have it, as he is underage and it's illegal. Then one day the boy got into accident and had his legs amputated.
And after reading the meditation, which asks us to think about all the things that God has given to us and the things that are yet given, not because He doesn't want to, but He knows what's best for us and when is the best time to give it.
I think back about the things that I currently asked Him for, the job. Nevertheless, He didn't so easily give me what I asked for, yet He made me going through a lot of thoughts, confusion, etc. That was really a discernment period on this job -+2 weeks. But I believe it is all worth the result. I wanted something MORE that the previous job, something challenging and He gave it. But as I said, after I really discerned if it is what's best for me at the moment. Most of all, I believe that He has a plan for me in the future and this is one of the steps I need to take in order to reach that future. Just like the staircase, you need to take the steps one by one to reach the next floor. The future is on the last floor that's so much higher than where I am right now. But He will guide me step by step, for sure. :)
So what about you? Have you thought about the things He's done for you? what do you want lately? Have you asked Him for it? Ask Him, pray, discern, and most importantly, keep this in mind, that it's only in His time that it'll be the best for you to get what you want :), cos when that happens, that's when you actually really Need it.
God bless.
I hope that this job will last longer than the previous one :) and this would be something that I really look forward to.
Thanks to many of my friends who have been praying for me and be there to comfort me :). Really appreciate it all!
As Today's reading talks about Matthew 7:7 which says:
"Ask and it will be given to you, search and you will find, knock and the door will be open for you".
There's a story about a junior highschool boy who asks his dad to get him a motorbike. For his dad loves him so much that he gives him that motorbike, although it is not the right time for the boy to have it, as he is underage and it's illegal. Then one day the boy got into accident and had his legs amputated.
And after reading the meditation, which asks us to think about all the things that God has given to us and the things that are yet given, not because He doesn't want to, but He knows what's best for us and when is the best time to give it.
I think back about the things that I currently asked Him for, the job. Nevertheless, He didn't so easily give me what I asked for, yet He made me going through a lot of thoughts, confusion, etc. That was really a discernment period on this job -+2 weeks. But I believe it is all worth the result. I wanted something MORE that the previous job, something challenging and He gave it. But as I said, after I really discerned if it is what's best for me at the moment. Most of all, I believe that He has a plan for me in the future and this is one of the steps I need to take in order to reach that future. Just like the staircase, you need to take the steps one by one to reach the next floor. The future is on the last floor that's so much higher than where I am right now. But He will guide me step by step, for sure. :)
So what about you? Have you thought about the things He's done for you? what do you want lately? Have you asked Him for it? Ask Him, pray, discern, and most importantly, keep this in mind, that it's only in His time that it'll be the best for you to get what you want :), cos when that happens, that's when you actually really Need it.
God bless.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
My testimony
Why am I a Catholic? Why did I choose to be become a Catholic?
Reasons for the 'Why' question often pops up at time that I've never expected, although I've been writing about it, through sharing/testimony, yet not in a direct point of view. Hence, when it DOES pop up, I might get blank or at least have little ideas of what to share about. Like what happened few weeks ago, a friend of mine asked me how I became a Catholic, knowing that I was not one before. At the moment when she asked me, I was like.. trying to figure out words to explain but what I found were words that are far beyond. In other words, things that are mostly only discussed by the Christians, like the Church history, future (eternal life) and stuff, but NOT so much as I am just like a Catholic baby. So as a result I made her even more confused. :( Thus, I decided to just end it there, not talking further.
Since then, I asked a Catholic friend of mine about the Why question, and thank God for her, she reminded me about the simple things that God has done in our lives and those are simply basic reasons of why I became a Catholic. Thus, I decided to share some that I can recall at this point of time.
I find PEACE that I've never felt before, especially when I am in God's house (Church). I can share anything in mind that I can't share with other people, even when I want to cry, I can cry easily there and I know God listens to me and He's there to comfort me. If you have experienced this before, I am sure you know how it feels. :)
God is love. Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude. (cf.1 Corinthians 13:4). This basically summarizes everything. True love makes everything beautiful in this world. Imagine when there's no love, there's no God, we all might just be filled with lust, everything we do is based on lust, which leads us to unhappiness in the end. Lust is at a moment of time whereas Love is forever.
I now realize how important Mother Mary for us, Catholics. A lot of Christian denominations do not believe in Mother Mary and they think we worship her. In fact, we don't worship her, but we honour her as Jesus' mother. We know that a son will never reject whatever his mother asks him for, and just like Jesus, He wouldn't ignore His mother. So we pray with Mother Mary and ask her to intercede for us. In many cases, Novena and Rosario prayers really end up with the Best result, for me and many of my friends. Just like Jesus, She hears our prayers,too. And although we don't say it, she knows our hearts within.
My emotions are much controlled now. For God is always there to remind me whenever I do wrong or whenever others might test me. When we're making efforts to be close to Him, we are being sensitive to the situation around us. If there weren't something greater than ourselves, we will never be humble, for we think we're the best in everything, but in fact, we are NOT. Who are we? we're just human. We make mistakes, but how we know we make mistake if we don't know what's good? See, there's always something better/greater thanus that 'rings' us whenever we make a mistake..
Catholic friends are really a blessing to me. They're always there for me. Whenever I need someone, God gives them to me, it can be in the presence of a person or two, or through media telecommunication like internet or phone or sms. And no matter what my story is, they're there to listen and to comfort me. I believe God uses them for that. They just never ignore / avoid to help me and their advices are indeed Really comforting me. Not only Catholic friends in fact, I have some close friends who aren't Catholics and they are a blessing, too. :)
Overall, I could say that I've been changed so much as a person. Those who know me from who I was and who I am now, realize about it much better that I myself do, although there's still a lot of things that I am lacking of.
This is a lil sharing from me.
-Small things can make a difference-
God bless.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Greater than..
Think about this:
"If you don't believe in something greater than yourself, you'll never do anything greater than yourself."
God bless.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Interviews that will end up with a choice to be made.
In order to get a better working environment as well as the job itself, I've decided to quit my current job..
So happened a friend of mine, Lina, told me that there's this hotel that opened job vacancy. I looked through it and I applied for the job (yeap, this is the one I was talking about before).. Then last week, I so happened again, bought a local newspaper (to kill the time during office hour on Saturday). Then I saw a job vacancy offered at Silk Air, but as an Accountant. Without further thinking, I was already planning to apply for this job. So this week (on Tuesday), I went to the Silk Air's office to give my CVs. But they closed already by the time I reached there, and the bell boy was kind enough to offer me help to give it to them on the next day. And again, without further thinking, I gave it to him (was a bit worried though if he was not going to give it. hehe. But still have to be positive.). And I got called on the next day (so he did give it to them =D) for an interview. And I went on day after. The people are friendly incl. the boss, who's a Catholic Singaporean Chinese. The interview went well and they seemed interested to recruit me (x kidding =D).
Anyway, they called me again on the next day for a second interview. Again, it went well except when it comes to the salary. I was kinda surprised that a company like Silk Air offers a low range of salary :|. We basically dealed with everything except for that.. but they'll to nego with the Singapore office (at least that's what they said).
OHh, before I went for the second interview, I actually called the hotel manager where I applied before :) And he asked me to come for interview as well. So yesterday, I had 2 interviews, airline vs hotel. I was offered a position as a GRO and it seems interesting as well, except the working hours. You know hotel = flexibility..
Haven't been sleeping well for the past 2 days because of this! :( cos I am afraid that I might make a not-so-right decision for myself.
Even after discussing with my parents, both have different opinions, OH! but basically, my dad also thinks that both careers are good. I got even more confused then..
I have told my boss about my plan to quit and he said he will get back to me next week (after telling the big boss first).
And while I was waiting for some interviewees to answer some questions on the paper (my company had interview this morning to look for a finance staff, that's why also I told him earlier this morning so that he could prepare for another one to replace me), I decided to pray Rosary. And while praying and asking for direction, I felt that hotel would be a better choice for me, despite all the over-time and flexible working hours. Although I might not be able to serve in the church, but there was this thought.. "I might not be able to serve in the church, but serving can be anywhere, including in my workplace. When I serve people with love, I serve God too, because that love also comes from God.." Is it right? Let me know if it's a wrong thought. :)
I hope if I am really going for hotel in the end, it'll be a better choice.. (although I'll miss those free tickets to Singapore! :(
Next Tuesday going to meet the GM of the hotel while the airline, will only be around Friday since the people in Spore are on holiday - CNY!
I am going to rest my mind for a little while during this weekend (hopefully) and just have fun with family and friends =D
Let the stress only come back next week! hehe.
Happy Valentine's Day and Happy Chinese New Year!!! ^_^
Go get lots of LOVE and lots of ANGPAO!!!!
God bless!
So happened a friend of mine, Lina, told me that there's this hotel that opened job vacancy. I looked through it and I applied for the job (yeap, this is the one I was talking about before).. Then last week, I so happened again, bought a local newspaper (to kill the time during office hour on Saturday). Then I saw a job vacancy offered at Silk Air, but as an Accountant. Without further thinking, I was already planning to apply for this job. So this week (on Tuesday), I went to the Silk Air's office to give my CVs. But they closed already by the time I reached there, and the bell boy was kind enough to offer me help to give it to them on the next day. And again, without further thinking, I gave it to him (was a bit worried though if he was not going to give it. hehe. But still have to be positive.). And I got called on the next day (so he did give it to them =D) for an interview. And I went on day after. The people are friendly incl. the boss, who's a Catholic Singaporean Chinese. The interview went well and they seemed interested to recruit me (x kidding =D).
Anyway, they called me again on the next day for a second interview. Again, it went well except when it comes to the salary. I was kinda surprised that a company like Silk Air offers a low range of salary :|. We basically dealed with everything except for that.. but they'll to nego with the Singapore office (at least that's what they said).
OHh, before I went for the second interview, I actually called the hotel manager where I applied before :) And he asked me to come for interview as well. So yesterday, I had 2 interviews, airline vs hotel. I was offered a position as a GRO and it seems interesting as well, except the working hours. You know hotel = flexibility..
Haven't been sleeping well for the past 2 days because of this! :( cos I am afraid that I might make a not-so-right decision for myself.
Even after discussing with my parents, both have different opinions, OH! but basically, my dad also thinks that both careers are good. I got even more confused then..
I have told my boss about my plan to quit and he said he will get back to me next week (after telling the big boss first).
And while I was waiting for some interviewees to answer some questions on the paper (my company had interview this morning to look for a finance staff, that's why also I told him earlier this morning so that he could prepare for another one to replace me), I decided to pray Rosary. And while praying and asking for direction, I felt that hotel would be a better choice for me, despite all the over-time and flexible working hours. Although I might not be able to serve in the church, but there was this thought.. "I might not be able to serve in the church, but serving can be anywhere, including in my workplace. When I serve people with love, I serve God too, because that love also comes from God.." Is it right? Let me know if it's a wrong thought. :)
I hope if I am really going for hotel in the end, it'll be a better choice.. (although I'll miss those free tickets to Singapore! :(
Next Tuesday going to meet the GM of the hotel while the airline, will only be around Friday since the people in Spore are on holiday - CNY!
I am going to rest my mind for a little while during this weekend (hopefully) and just have fun with family and friends =D
Let the stress only come back next week! hehe.
Happy Valentine's Day and Happy Chinese New Year!!! ^_^
Go get lots of LOVE and lots of ANGPAO!!!!
God bless!
Monday, February 8, 2010
my God-mother
Last night I dreamed about my Godmother. It's been a few year since we last talked/met. In fact, there was a misunderstanding/issue going on between us. But honestly, I have a very little idea of what made it so.. we had not really talked since then..
In my dream, I put all efforts to talk to her and unexpectedly, she said that she thought I was the one making a gap between us and she was afraid to come to me and talk. -_-". After that, I was so relieved that nothing actually made her angry or whatsoever to me..
But in fact, I still think there was something that made her disappointed with me and therefore, she MADE that gap... And I am too afraid to start asking about it..
Deeply in my heart, I miss her.. even more, she's my God-mother, although she's a year younger than me..
Just wish her all the best and I pray that she may walk faithfully in God throughout her life journey..
In my dream, I put all efforts to talk to her and unexpectedly, she said that she thought I was the one making a gap between us and she was afraid to come to me and talk. -_-". After that, I was so relieved that nothing actually made her angry or whatsoever to me..
But in fact, I still think there was something that made her disappointed with me and therefore, she MADE that gap... And I am too afraid to start asking about it..
Deeply in my heart, I miss her.. even more, she's my God-mother, although she's a year younger than me..
Just wish her all the best and I pray that she may walk faithfully in God throughout her life journey..
Friday, February 5, 2010
Lately..
Last night and today I finally have satisfied myself with the internet! After a long long while I couldn't go online with a computer. fiuhh, happy! ^_- Today my colleague was so nice to let me use the IP address of the other computer so that I can go online.
Anyway, it's been some time since I last blogged. And now I don't know what to write already..-_-"
Oh ya! Been so into Christian Bautista lately [hehe!]. A handsome, romantic, and talented Philippino singer who's so famous lately here since he comes here [Indonesia] quite often and has a duet with the local singer. Most of all, he's a Catholic ^_- . Hence, I've been browsing youtube, watching his performances, until following him on twitter [hehe!]. It's been a long time though since I last was a really big fan of an artist/singer.. (last was Westlife I think ;p)
Other than that, I was reading my friend's blog in multiply and I like to read her blog so much, the way she writes things is just simple and yet meaningful and really interesting. Reading blogs pushes me to the realisation that I gotta improve my english! esp. the vocabs. ;p that's something good, isn't it? Well, that means I HAVE to try to read books then. yes, I HAVE to try..
Ohh, just to let you know that I was badly sick last week! I was just lying on my bed for consecutive 5 days! It was THAT bad. I got what I think it was Vertigo. (Is it the same in English? I don't know). It's kind of headache where you feel everything around you is just turning round and round, happens when your eyes are open! So you can just imagine that I closed my eyes most of the time during that time. I couldn't even go to see a doctor since I couldn't even get up. However, on the 3rd day (Friday) I forced myself to go to see one since it didn't get any better although my mom did see a doctor, tell him what was happening to me and get the medicine. Thanks be to God I was recovering soon after the 2nd doctor. I managed to go for Sunday afternoon mass although wasn't so good in that Sunday morning.
Because of that, I failed to complete my 365 days daily reading + Rosary + Catena.. and not able to go for a Recollection with some Church friends :( But NO, I shall not blame anything for what had happened, for "Everything happens for a purpose". What's more important is that God is always by my side ;)
Now, about my job.. I was told by a friend that there's a job vacancy in one of the 4** hotels here. So I sent my Resume via email and though it was after the deadline, I still got a call from the HR Manager of that hotel and asked for interview. Unfortunately, he cancelled the appointment that time and asked if I could go on another day, but the day that was requested was during working hours, so I asked if we could reset the day & time. They said okay and would call me back, but until now they haven't called me again.
That time after he called, I was really confused.. if I'd like the job offered, that means I'd have to resign from my current job, and I just don't know how to do so, I mean.. you know I've just worked here for 2 going on 3 months. But the better thing is that I am still under probation and my contract ends this Feb 23rd :). And now, as we all know, time flies, I am really hoping to go for the interview and see if I would like it and if yes, I will soon have to tell my boss.
Please pray for me ya. Thank you so much in advance! ^-^
That's basically what's been happening in my life lately.
Take care all. God bless!
p.s: je vous presente Xtian Bautista ;)
Anyway, it's been some time since I last blogged. And now I don't know what to write already..-_-"
Oh ya! Been so into Christian Bautista lately [hehe!]. A handsome, romantic, and talented Philippino singer who's so famous lately here since he comes here [Indonesia] quite often and has a duet with the local singer. Most of all, he's a Catholic ^_- . Hence, I've been browsing youtube, watching his performances, until following him on twitter [hehe!]. It's been a long time though since I last was a really big fan of an artist/singer.. (last was Westlife I think ;p)
Other than that, I was reading my friend's blog in multiply and I like to read her blog so much, the way she writes things is just simple and yet meaningful and really interesting. Reading blogs pushes me to the realisation that I gotta improve my english! esp. the vocabs. ;p that's something good, isn't it? Well, that means I HAVE to try to read books then. yes, I HAVE to try..
Ohh, just to let you know that I was badly sick last week! I was just lying on my bed for consecutive 5 days! It was THAT bad. I got what I think it was Vertigo. (Is it the same in English? I don't know). It's kind of headache where you feel everything around you is just turning round and round, happens when your eyes are open! So you can just imagine that I closed my eyes most of the time during that time. I couldn't even go to see a doctor since I couldn't even get up. However, on the 3rd day (Friday) I forced myself to go to see one since it didn't get any better although my mom did see a doctor, tell him what was happening to me and get the medicine. Thanks be to God I was recovering soon after the 2nd doctor. I managed to go for Sunday afternoon mass although wasn't so good in that Sunday morning.
Because of that, I failed to complete my 365 days daily reading + Rosary + Catena.. and not able to go for a Recollection with some Church friends :( But NO, I shall not blame anything for what had happened, for "Everything happens for a purpose". What's more important is that God is always by my side ;)
Now, about my job.. I was told by a friend that there's a job vacancy in one of the 4** hotels here. So I sent my Resume via email and though it was after the deadline, I still got a call from the HR Manager of that hotel and asked for interview. Unfortunately, he cancelled the appointment that time and asked if I could go on another day, but the day that was requested was during working hours, so I asked if we could reset the day & time. They said okay and would call me back, but until now they haven't called me again.
That time after he called, I was really confused.. if I'd like the job offered, that means I'd have to resign from my current job, and I just don't know how to do so, I mean.. you know I've just worked here for 2 going on 3 months. But the better thing is that I am still under probation and my contract ends this Feb 23rd :). And now, as we all know, time flies, I am really hoping to go for the interview and see if I would like it and if yes, I will soon have to tell my boss.
Please pray for me ya. Thank you so much in advance! ^-^
That's basically what's been happening in my life lately.
Take care all. God bless!
p.s: je vous presente Xtian Bautista ;)
Thursday, January 21, 2010
as day goes by..
My boss didn't come to work today and therefore, my colleague managed to get his internet IP address to be able to go online (smart colleague! hehe).
My colleague is now not in the office, so I got permission from him to use his computer :)
Currently I am sort of having dilemma about my job.. On one hand, it's a very relaxing job, I don't have overtime, even I always have time to play games while at work. (upps..). But on the other hand, I feel that I am not gonna improve myself if I am just stuck on this job. Basically what I do is sending mails, typing letters, requesting for tickets and such basic management tasks. I feel no challenges at all. And as an ordinary human being, I consider about the salary as well. Although there was an increase in my salary which I didn't expect before, it's still... you know..
2 weeks ago I was having this discussion with my cousin about opening a cafe where we'll have Bubble tea as our unique point of sales (hardly find bubble tea here) and other snacks/desserts. We're thinking of a more relaxing cafe as a place to chit-chat rather than a restaurant cause restaurant, we need more people and a cook, which means higher costs.
We were so excited when we were talking about it, we made a draft concept of how it's going to be.. I like those cafes in Kuching though :)
However, lately I was pretty busy with friends who came over for a friend's wedding and I fell sick days after even til now. Still having flu and cough. Haven't been in contact with my cousin again since then..
And in the next 1.5 years, which is mid of next year, there's World Youth Day held in Madrid,Spain - Europe. Really wanna be there, but with the Euros..
O well, I should manage my financial well. I am thinking that I can save more if I don't really eat out and stop taking guitar lesson.. But I am afraid that I am just gonna waste whatever I've started before in learning this classical guitar.. although if I still continue, it takes lots of efforts and courage to be able to 'handle' a guitar..
I am too much, ain't I? hehe..
My colleague is now not in the office, so I got permission from him to use his computer :)
Currently I am sort of having dilemma about my job.. On one hand, it's a very relaxing job, I don't have overtime, even I always have time to play games while at work. (upps..). But on the other hand, I feel that I am not gonna improve myself if I am just stuck on this job. Basically what I do is sending mails, typing letters, requesting for tickets and such basic management tasks. I feel no challenges at all. And as an ordinary human being, I consider about the salary as well. Although there was an increase in my salary which I didn't expect before, it's still... you know..
2 weeks ago I was having this discussion with my cousin about opening a cafe where we'll have Bubble tea as our unique point of sales (hardly find bubble tea here) and other snacks/desserts. We're thinking of a more relaxing cafe as a place to chit-chat rather than a restaurant cause restaurant, we need more people and a cook, which means higher costs.
We were so excited when we were talking about it, we made a draft concept of how it's going to be.. I like those cafes in Kuching though :)
However, lately I was pretty busy with friends who came over for a friend's wedding and I fell sick days after even til now. Still having flu and cough. Haven't been in contact with my cousin again since then..
And in the next 1.5 years, which is mid of next year, there's World Youth Day held in Madrid,Spain - Europe. Really wanna be there, but with the Euros..
O well, I should manage my financial well. I am thinking that I can save more if I don't really eat out and stop taking guitar lesson.. But I am afraid that I am just gonna waste whatever I've started before in learning this classical guitar.. although if I still continue, it takes lots of efforts and courage to be able to 'handle' a guitar..
I am too much, ain't I? hehe..
Legioners Christmas Celebration
Hi friends!
Gosh.. I was supposed to post this 2 weeks ago! but due to the facility limitation etc. I now only manage to post it :)
I had a great time last Monday (read: January 4th), for we had a Christmas party with all Legioners in Balikpapan.
My church was being the host and I was appointed to be the host with another friend of mine.
The simple celebration went pretty well and everyone seemed to enjoy both of the sessions and the food. I didn’t count how many people were present though, but I was told that they were about 70 people came. Praise God!
The sessions that we had were:
- Welcoming words by the MC and also the Father
- Christmas’ message by the Father
- Singing ‘Malam Kudus’ song
- Poem by our 2 friends on Mother Mary
- Sharing by a friend on her experience serving in Legion of Mary in Bandung.
- Dinner
- Farewell
I was planning to play guitar and sing along together, but due to time constraint, I couldn’t make it.. but anyway, I am thankful to God for I know it is not my time yet to serve through music, I am not ready yet, although I’ve practised night before... hehe..
God bless!
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