A Happy Family

Couple’s Corner: My Husband

>> Jun 3, 2011

This week is a busy one for me. Next Sunday we will become the host of a family gathering. There are still some things left that needed to prepare. I’m also busy with finishing online tasks that pouring me in the last few days.

This week we’re talking about our husbands. What can I say about Rofi as a husband? Well, he’s not only my hubby but he’s also my best friend. We’re a good team here.

Of course he’s not a perfect one. He failed again in keeping his promise to quit smoking. He has other bad habits that really annoy me. He’s also very jealous, until now. Sometimes, he talks too much and it gives me headache!

We always take care of each other. He often makes me a hot chocolate, green tea or black coffee in the night. I love his attention and caring. I love the way he loves me!

The Story Behind the Bridge

>> Jun 1, 2011

The bridge isn’t for vehicles; it’s a bridge for trains. Some brave people use the bridge to across the river. Located in my husband’s home town (Bumiayu, Central Java, Indonesia), the bridge is very famous. Local people are used to call it Saka Limalas (Fifteen Bridge); as there are 15 big poles support the bridge.

Two poles had ever broken (one pole totally collapsed) for the severe flood; about thirty years ago. A farmer became a hero that day. The very hard rain didn’t stop him. He ran and stood at the edge of the bridge while waving his burned shirt (using a tree branch) to stop the coming train. His brave act saved many lives!

The Indonesia President at that time invited the farmer to meet the President at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta. As appreciation for his noble deed, the President asked what kind of gift the farmer’s want. He asked nothing for himself; but he requested the President to build an elementary school in his village. The school still exists until now. A statue (a man who’s waving a clothed branch) was also built in the front of the school; to appreciate the real hero’s service.

The hero is still alive and now he’s already an old man. He owns a small but very successful eating place near the river. I’ve ever met him several times. This bridge and river was captured from his eating place.

Watery Wednesday

Wira Wiri Cars

>> May 30, 2011

You don’t have to pay to ride this car. It’s a free facility from Nusantara Flower Park (Cipanas, West Java, Indonesia). You can start from the first stop near the entrance, or you can wait the car in every stopping place. In our last visit, we didn’t use this car as we prefer to walk. Tired but happy; and we could take lots of pictures!