Couple’s Corner: When We Want Something

Married couples should apply open communication. I guess it’s a must have if you want to maintain a warm and close relationship with your spouse. There’s no need to do something behind your spouse’s back. It’s just leading you both to a disagreement.

I always know when my hubby would like to say that he wants something. He always calls my name first in very soft tone and voice. He does it not only if he wants to buy something that he likes, but also if he wants me to do something for him.

How about me? Sometimes I massage his shoulder while I’m saying what I want, hehehe. I usually do it if I need his help to carry or lift up heavy things or fix broken stuffs at home. But sometimes I just state it clearly. I’m not a shopaholic type. So, when I said that I want something material, he knows that it’s because I need it.

Of course, he doesn’t always get everything that he wants, neither do I. The point is: we shouldn’t force our wants. Understanding and comprehension one another are the main key.

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Indonesia’s Independence Day

Today, Indonesian people celebrate 65th Independence Day. Indonesia is the place where I was born; Indonesia spirit is always running in my blood. Indonesia is a truly beautiful country that we should be proud of. Though there are many problems blocking our way to prosperity and glory; we must keep struggling and moving forward!

Happy Independence Day! I’m always proud to be an Indonesian. Keep your strength and spirit to reach our glory!

Strong

We fought hard

we fought long

now you'll hear our freedom song

we're not bragging

we're not mean

sorry to say

its our time to gleam

freedom we wanted

freedom we got

everyones hardships will not soon be forgot

we help you

you help us

time has made us all strong

with a light heart and happy soul

when its needed

will tear thee apart

Source: Monica-poems-and-quotes.com
Image source: sethskim.com

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Eating Grass

I captured this wild cat a few days ago. Why cats are eating grass? I do a little search, and here is the result. Eating grass isn't for the nutritional value. Grass is pretty indigestible to cats, and low in nourishment anyway. Grass is mainly fibre and the cat's stomach doesn't have the enzyme needed to digest it. However, grass can help a cat's digestive process by inducing regurgitation of undigested matter.

Domestic cats, especially exclusively indoor cats, will seldom have the chance to digest live prey. But even these cats still will chew on grass if it is provided - and it should be. Remember that cats clean up themselves extensively, and their tongues are prepared with little hooks which pick up loose hair.

However, the disadvantage of this is that cats end up swallowing a large proportion of the hair they lick off their coats. Hair is not eatable and it can bundle up in the stomach to create a furball. Eating grass may aid in removing the furballs through vomiting before they become unmanageable.

So, eating grass is good for your cat!

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Couple’s Corner: Likes and Dislikes

Last week, we talked about our opposites that surely have no affect with our love. This week, we will talk about our Likes and Dislikes. For me, it needs time to know likes and dislikes of my husband. Knowing your spouse well, such as each other’s likes and dislikes, is important enough as it can strengthen your relationship!

Just share a little bit of our likes and dislikes here. What you can learn is, a husband and a wife can have their different likes and dislikes, and you can use these facts to care your spouse more.

He likes to start the day with a glass of water and a cup of sweet black coffee. Since he plans to reduce sugar intake, I make his coffee less sweet than the usual. During fasting month, he always ends sahur meal with one big glass of water and a cup of coffee. If he doesn’t drink coffee in the morning, he can get headache all day. I prefer green tea to coffee now.

‘Sambal’ is a must for him. Sambal is like a hot sauce that made from lots of chili. If ‘sambal’ isn’t yet available on the table, he prefer to postpone eating time and wait for me making it first. With or without sambal, I can eat my meal.

Every times he leaves home, he wants me to accompany and ‘release’ him until the fence door. I always kiss his hand and he kisses my forehead.

We like to help other people, as long as we are still capable doing it.
We like to watch TV news and hanging out together in week end afternoon.
We like sitting at the porch and having a chat about everything.

I like to tickle his waist and he hates it, hehehe.
He doesn’t like if I don’t stare at him when he’s talking.
He doesn’t like if I’m going out alone and forget to ask his permission first.
He doesn’t like eating alone at home. If I’ve already eaten before, I still should accompany him.

He can be so spoiled. He likes to get a soft massage and I like it, too.
He doesn’t like if I’m too busy with my own hobbies. He’s a kind of a person that needs more attention. He doesn’t like being alone. Not like me, I can enjoy being alone!

It’s just a little bit of our story. You can join Couple’s Corner to share yours.

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Apply Patient Assistance Program to Solve Your Medical Cost Problem

Apply Patient Assistance Program to Solve Your Medical Cost Problem -As the continuously increasing of medical cost at present time, there are many of us that can’t afford their medicines anymore; especially if you don’t have insurance. That’s why you should care more about your health and do prevention is always the best way.

Let’s say that unavoidably, you get sick. But since you don’t have insurance, you don’t have enough funds for all medical cost. What can you do? You should search to get your medicines in prices as lowest as possible; but still in the same quality with the drugs at local store. Buying drugs online from

Canada pharmacies can be your finest solution. At Canadian pharmacies, you can buy prescription drugs that have the same quality and brand name with drugs you buy usually at local drugstore, but at much lower prices.

When buying prescription drugs online, you should consider getting help from the right prescription drug guide website. It provides comprehensive information that will guide you to get safe, quality and affordable online medication from trustworthy and licensed pharmacies. Perhaps saving money in buying your medicines is your most concern; but you must also pay attention on the safety and quality of the drugs!

But how if you still feel hard to cover your continuing medical cost? Surely you need help for drug prescription coverage. You can get it from patient assistance program, if you meet all the criteria, such as you are a United States resident, you don’t have healthcare insurance coverage, and your incomes is below the minimal general wage qualifications.

As you can’t afford your medical expenses, you’ll get many benefits from prescription assistance program. If you meet the qualification, many prescription drug companies will send your prescription drugs for free or nearly free. Don’t worry about the drugs quality; you’ll receive the similar quality with the drugs at local drugstore. If you are in need of prescription drugs but you can’t pay for it, don’t hesitate to apply this helpful program!

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Yesterday Afternoon

My husband was at home yesterday. He planned to cook something. As we had some bread and over ripe bananas, he decided to make banana bread steam cake. If you have some slices of plain bread, over ripe bananas, eggs, coconut milk/milk, you can make this simple cake, too. You may also add cheese, raisins, and sliced dates if you like!

Cooking Steps

Ready to Serve

This cake is not too delicious, I don’t know whether your children will like its taste or not. The cake has soft texture. My father always loves it. If you have over ripe bananas, don’t throw it; you still can use it!

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Goat Milk Producer

It’s my late entry for Camera Critters. When we visited Agri Park (Bogor, West Java, Indonesia), we also found these goats.

Jamnapari is a breed of goat originating from India and Bangladesh. The name is derived from the river Jamna Par in Uttar Pradesh, India. Since 1953 they have been imported to Indonesia. In Indonesia, they are popular as Ettawa goat. It is bred for both milk and meat; but they are more common here as goat milk producer. Have you tried goat milk? I prefer goat milk to cow milk!

Characteristic:
1. Big and high postur body, adult male high can reach more than 100 cm, weighing can reach 90 Kgs. Adult female high can reach more than 80 Cm.
2. Female and masculine own the horn.
3. Long ear, fold and dropped.
4. Conex face form
5. Female own the milk udder expanding long and good nipple
6. Billygoat own the dewlap
7. Body colour is combination from turning white, nutbrown and black

Source : wikipedia

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