A Happy Family

Couple’s Corner: My Husband as A Son

>> Jun 9, 2011

This week’s topic is still about hubbies. This time I’m sharing about my hubby as a son. My hubby, Rofi, is the sixth of seven siblings. He has three sisters and three elder brothers.

Unfortunately, my hubby had unhappy childhood. It could be said that he was lack of her mother’s care. For years (about five years), she had to take care of her sister (my hubby’s aunt) who had seriously ill in another town.

When my hubby’s age is between eight until thirteen years old, he was often left by his mother. In a month, she’s only at home for three or four days. Not long after my hubby’s aunt passed away, her mother also got sick. She died when my hubby is fifteen years old. Although my hubby didn’t get enough affection from her mom, he always says that he admires and loves her mother.

My hubby told me that his father applied strict parenting style. He’s always got punishment every time he made a mistake. Though as a child, he’s rather scare to his father; their relationship is close enough, until now. My father in-law is a type of father who likes to give lots of advice to his children, included to my hubby.

As a son, I think my hubby can get along well with his father. My FIL lives alone in his own home in another town; but he often visits his children here. Every time my FIL meets my hubby, he always requests my hubby to massage him. When FIL acts like a little child -sometimes- my hubby wants to handle him with patient.

Why You and Your Family Require a Vacation?

>> Jun 8, 2011

There are some reasons:
After working hard for a period of time; you need a break. A holiday will be ideal for you to ease your work stress. Have you ever experienced the signs of work stress like sleepless nights and blackened eye? Taking time-off would make you calm, innovative and productive once you get back to work.

Any vacation will be very enjoyable. If you want to make your family happy, take them on a vacation. Besides, you’ll allow spending some value time with your family. It would be a great way to strengthen bonds and keep strong the relationship.

If you’re looking to getaway from the routine activities, a vacation would be a great solution.

You and the entire family might be bored of staying at home during holidays, well, you and family need to go on vacation.

Choose a vacation that suits your budget.

For Watery Wednesday, I share here a villa above the fish pond that you can rent Rp 500.000,- (about $60++) per night. Inside, you can see 1 bedroom, large living room with lots of mattresses available, kitchen and bathroom. Every time my BILs and SILs families come from Jakarta and visit Kampung Katulampa (one fishing and outbound place in Bogor, West Java, Indonesia), they always rent this villa for only hours. It could be an example for having a short and affordable vacation.

A Family Gathering

>> Jun 6, 2011

Last Sunday we became the host of a family gathering. It’s a gathering of families under the same great grand-father; but the settled participants are about 25 families from different grand fathers. Other families are come and go.

The event was held in a comfy restaurant inside a fishing place and it’s going well. After a few months since the last gathering, we can meet again. It’s really a great way to bond one big family.

Garra Rufa Fish

>> Jun 4, 2011

They eat the dead skin on my feet. Since it’s my first time, I was surprised and tickled. I love the ‘sensation’; it seems like being electrified; but in very soft way. Later, I can really enjoy it! I don’t know why; but I feel so relaxed during the ‘treatment’. I’ll visit them again in a few days! Sorry, I failed to share a clear close up of them here. Have you ever tried a fish spa?

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!