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Snake Head

>> May 31, 2014



 Actually, this look-like snake head is the head of a caterpillar.  It was seen on a pink aglonema leaf. Hungry critter!



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Negative Effects of Too Early Gadget Introduction

>> May 30, 2014



When a below-five-years-old child is more sitting glued to gadgets, they don’t have time to interact socially with others. At this time, the child loses the opportunity to learn about social values ​​such as how to adapt, tolerate, to cooperate with others since social values will only be embedded properly when the child interacts with his friends.

If the child doesn’t have references to adapt in a new environment in his mindset, eventually the child will have the problem name schoolphobia. Many factors may cause children to experience schoolphobia, but the internal factors of parental guidance that doesn’t restrict children playing gadgets is the most influential factor. A Japanese study showed that children who are addicted to the games on the gadget, after investigation, it turned out that their empathy nerve power were dead.

This leads to child who's less care, very emotional at others, and unstable. The labile character will be noticed when the child meets or interacts with others. The ability to respond emotionally disturbed when children don’t have many opportunities to interact with the environment due to nerve damage caused by gadgets.

Problems can then arise because the trouble in concentration. It seems that the child sits in front of a desk, but the presence of active gadget makes less effective learning process. Every time gadget sounds, it causes disturbed concentration directly.

That's why parents need to teach how to use a gadget properly as gadget can be  unlimited resources which makes children can easily access information and develop insight knowledge. 

But life is not only to develop insight and knowledge. Children must comprehensively develop physically, emotionally, and socially. This of course must be balanced, so parents should really teach the use of gadgets in order not to impact negatively on the child.  

Some other negative effects:

1.The child can become spoiled, and perhaps lazy, as he always wants to play gadget.
2.The lack of concentration making it more difficult to focus. It can interfere with children's academic achievement. 
3.The child will potentially have lower morale because she/he knows the improper information from the use of gadgets that can access the internet.
4.Physically, the child may have curving spine and problem in growth.
5.The child becomes so irritable or aggressive as affected by gadget.

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Characteristics of children who are already hooked on gadgets: 
1.Losing interest in other activities.
Rejection is always conveyed when parents ask the child doing fun outdoor activities. 
2.Constantly talks about gadgets. 
3. Changing moods.
4.Attract themselves from social relationship.
5.Start not telling the truth.

Children are not honest when asked about how long they have used the gadget. They have also started using gadgets secretly so it’s difficult for parents to monitor.

Child should be given the right toys which make the child able to explore and sit long like puzzles, lego, or if he has begun to hold a pencil; give picture books and colored pencils to draw.

Children will actively express themselves when the brain actively used. The child's behavior is formed of two things, namely the process of imitation and identification. If children still don’t have a standard of good and bad in his brain, what happens is he mimicking what he sees. When children aged five years of age has often played violent games, automatically when facing problems, the brain only recorded violence. Thus parents, you should be selective, critical and creative in educating children!

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Important Codes on Wallpaper Labels

>> May 27, 2014



When purchasing wallpaper, at first you should notice the codes listed on the label. Do not just fall in love with the beauty of motifs and colors. For your consideration, so here are the codes that are often found on the wallpaper label:
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- Scrubbable
It means that the wallpaper is able to be scrubbed with a soft brush and a light solution of soap or detergent . This type is suitable for kitchens and bathrooms.

- Washable
The wallpaper can be cleaned periodically with a mild cleaning fluid. This type is suitable for living room, dining room and bedroom.

- Stain resistance
Means that the pattern of motif and color on wallpaper will not change after being cleared of fat and concentrated stains like coffee. Ideally used for kitchen and bathroom.

- Abrasion resistance
Shows ability of wallpaper to withstand scratches and collisions that cause decay. Suitable for transitional spaces such as foyer and hallway.

- Colorfastness
This type of wallpaper color not easily fade due to exposure to excessive light. Nearly all today’s wallpaper has these characteristics.

- Peelable
This type of wallpaper can be peeled off the wall. There are several types of wallpaper that need help of special fluid to release it. Usually on the former peeling can be seen elongated lines that can be used as a benchmark when you will put up new wallpaper.

- Strippable
This is the kind of wallpaper that can be released immediately and will not cause scars or damage the paint on your walls. This type is matched for anyone who renting a house. So the next time you move, wallpapers can also move along with you.

- Prepasted
This means that it is equipped with wallpaper adhesive. To stick it on the wall, simply wet it with water. A little note, before washing the entire area of
​​the wallpaper, you should do a test on a hidden part to prevent things that are not desirable.
Watch out : many special glue used to attach wallpaper containing arsenic. This type of glue -after investigation-  may produce a gel that has the ability to cultivate mushrooms. In high humidity condition, this fungi becomes more fertile and turns into a gas that produces lethal toxins. So, make sure that the glue is free from arsenic.

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Last Weekend and Today



Happy new week to all.  My husband’s high school reunion last weekend was a successful one. The event was full of warm conversation and laughs. I was there only a few hours on Saturday night while the reunion was held until Sunday morning.
 
Surya Kancana Guest House -Singing and dancing time

Today Monday, my husband and I drove my SIL and niece to meet her friends at a famous eating place and then we had lunch together. After lunch, we spent afternoon by wandering around Bogor Botanical Gardens.  I found and captured some blues at this riverside restaurant Ah Poong (Sentul City Bogor, West Java).
 

Candid shot.

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These blues are still empty
Blue Monday

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A Cat’s Story

>> May 24, 2014


Grey and her grumpy face
In her four years of age, she still loves playing

 Her relationship with Mocca isn’t getting better. When Mocca nearing her to play together, Grey showed off her grumpy expression as said, "You're not invited"
Mocca often left alone. He looked sad. Poor boy. 
After capturing these shots, I accompanied Mocca playing with falling leaves to cheer him up.

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Welcome to my blog. I'm a home maker, a stay at home wife. I'm just an ordinary woman who has interest in reading, working at home and learning to write. We live in Bogor, Indonesia.
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