A Happy Family

A Heritage House

>> May 23, 2011

Thank God, my husband is better now. Last Sunday we can take my father to a fishing place. My father is really a fishing lover! I was busy discussing with the owner to arrange a family gathering that will be held at a restaurant inside the fishing place. The gathering will be held at June 4th, 2011.

For Blue Monday this week, I’ll share a heritage house that belongs to my husband’s family; the first owner was my husband’s great-grand father from his mother’s side. The original house was built in 1890. This house has been renovated twice, in 1918 and 2008. The last renovation was a big one; it included rebuilding the roof structure.

There are blue touches on this heritage house. You can see the light blue color on the fence, windows and doors. I love this house. I feel so comfortable inside it.

Symbols of a Horse

>> May 21, 2011

Horse is an animal that often become a symbol of power, grace, beauty, nobility, strength and freedom. Many artists have expressed horses in form of various artworks, such as this horse statue.

Couple's Corner: Being a Daughter

>> May 19, 2011

I’m the only one daughter in the family. Moreover, I’m the youngest, too. My hubby doesn’t know my mom; she had passed away before I met my hubby. I’m so close with my mom; we’re best friends. I always accompany her during her days in hospitals. When she took her last breath; I sat near her. The day she left me was like the darkest day in my life. I always miss u, mom.

I and my hubby live together with my father; he doesn’t want to live alone. My hubby said that I’m the best daughter for my father. Sometimes hubby complains that I more prioritize my father than him. Well, I can't choose between my father and hubby; I love them both!

But I must admit here that I prefer to always try fulfilling my father’s wants. And it sometimes collides with hubby’s wants. I’m stuck in the middle. If it happens; I always persuade hubby to be more compromise and patient. I think it would be better if we, daughter and son in law, sacrifice some of our wants for my father’s sake. Am I right or wrong to have this kind of mind? Hubby and I argue about this occasionally.

Wednesday Post

>> May 18, 2011

Two weeks ago, we’re going fishing at Kampoeng Katulampa (Bogor, West Java, Indonesia). I myself don’t like fishing, just accompanied my husband and father there. Every time I felt bored, I left them and walked around with my pocket camera-trying to find interesting objects. Camera could become a best friend!

At the center of the fishing place, there’s a pond that functions as an ornament. For Watery Wednesday, I share here a water feature that I saw there. It’s a simple one; but nice enough to see.

I hope that I can bring my laptop to avoid dullness, but it’s a pity that my laptop’s battery has already leaked. When you’re at work, what do you do to ease dullness? Your employer won’t like this; but have you ever tried at least one of 10 ways to waste time online at work?

Men in Blue

>> May 15, 2011

My husband isn’t healthy yet. We just stay at home during weekend. So, I spent Sunday by cleaning our aquarium and kitchen. How is yours? Hope your weekend is nicer.
For Blue Monday this week, I share two photos that I captured at different places and times. I was interested with the contrast impression which caused by the ‘blue man’ in every picture.

The 'blue man' with a caping hat were walking on the side of a rice field. I captured him in a village in my husband's home town.

Hope you can see the tiny 'blue man' in the middle of this Maze Garden (inside Nusantara Flower Park). It's captured from a sight-seeing tower.

Predator and Prey

>> May 14, 2011

One spider and one fly
One trapped, one got trapped
One will eat, one will be eaten
One became the victim of the predator, or
One has supported the other’s continuing life?

Stepped Ponds

>> May 11, 2011

For this week’s Watery Wednesday, I still share things that I saw at Saung Dolken fishing place. Actually, Saung Dolken (Dolken Gazebo) is the name of a lovely wooden house that you can rent there. These ponds are located in the front of this wooden house. They look more beautiful if you see it from the terrace of the house.