Couple’s Corner : When Simple Sorry is not Enough

Sorry Seems To Be the Hardest Word

Lyrics: Bernie Taupin

Piano and vocals: Elton John

What have I got to do to make you love me

What have I got to do to make you care

What do I do when lightning strikes me

And I wake to find that you're not there
What do I do to make you want me

What have I got to do to be heard

What do I say when it's all over

And sorry seems to be the hardest word
It's sad, so sad

It's a sad, sad situation

And it's getting more and more absurd

It's sad, so sad

Why can't we talk it over

Oh it seems to me

That sorry seems to be the hardest word

What do I do to make you love me

What have I got to do to be heard

What do I do when lightning strikes me

What have I got to do

What have I got to do

When sorry seems to be the hardest word

Why I sometimes feel hard to say “I’m sorry”, though I know that I’ve done mistakes? Sometimes, my pride- makes me reluctant to say it. Or I’m still in deep angry; and it needs times for me to cool down my emotion. After I’m feeling better with my emotion, I’m usually nearing my hubby and say that five words.

But sometimes, it isn’t hard at all. I can say it easily. I can say “I’m sorry” straightly after I realize that I’ve made a mistake. Sigh, I still have to learn to control my emotions!

As a married couple, saying “I’m Sorry” is very important. But of course; it should be a meaningful one and state it with sincerity. Saying ‘sorry’ but not intending to improve our actions will cause a lack of trust. Saying “I’m sorry” and admitting that we did something wrong is the first step to self-improvement. It can also break the ice and the way to reconcile is wide open.

Unfortunately, in this case, my hubby has the similar behavior. Sometimes, when he realizes that his mistake has made me angry, he straightly says how sorry he is and usually he does funny acts to make me laugh. But sometimes, he can be so stubborn and it needs long time for him to say it! There’s no doubt, we still have to learn to fix this.

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Moving in Savvy Way

With the existing economy condition and strict budget, saving money always becomes most people’s concern. We always look for ways to grab our needs in less money. Let’s say that you have to move to another town in the short of time. As you may know, moving can be very expensive. So, saving money in moving expenses is really needed.

Sometimes, for whatever reasons, we can’t avoid from moving. According to my own experience, I realize that moving is not a pleasant thing to do. Moving makes you have to deal with lots of jobs that can be so tiring. Moreover, you must leave all that you have been familiar with and adjust with your new place.

As mentioned above, moving is an expensive thing that needs serious preparation. You can’t do it just by yourself! If you stay in Texas, you may need a professional moving help from Texas moving services. They will give you various helps, such as loading and unloading help, packing and unpacking help, and also driving help.

Since your aim is saving money in moving expenses, you should find the best prices that offered by local movers such as San Antonio movers and Austin moving company. There’s no need to search here and there, you can visit Billy.com that will help you to obtain information about great prices on moving services. At Billy.com, you can also read various moving tips in their moving section. Don’t forget to check it out. If you prefer to pay less, Billy.com can be your best resource to get best deals.

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A Blue Caterpillar

Sorry, I don’t mean to make you cringe here. It’s a caterpillar that I accidentally saw in the front yard a few days ago. I know nothing about caterpillar kinds, just like its color.

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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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