Indonesia’s Mother’s Day

Today is Indonesia’s Mother’s day. Different with other countries, Indonesia's Mother's Day has a historical background. Actually, it was the day of the first Indonesian Women Congress that held from December 22 to 25, 1928. It was attended by 30 feminist organizations from 12 cities in Java and Sumatra islands.

The day was originally aimed to commemorate the strength of Indonesian women and to improve the condition of the nation. Nowadays, Mother's Day is celebrated by expressing love and gratitude to mothers.

 

Mom and me

My mother has passed away in 1999 and I haven’t yet been a mother; but I want to convey appreciation to all mothers in Indonesia.

To all moms in Indonesia :

Mother’s love is incomparable

Mother’s devotion is unique

Mother’s care is inimitable

Mothers are irreplaceable

And no one can ever replace you in my heart

 For you are the best Mom

Happy Mother’s Day

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I also want to share a poem that not made by me; but it really can express my feeling right now to my mother.

 

Mom and me

A Poem for My Mother – Shari M. Blom

I miss you so much, your laugh, your smile, your touch.

You always brightened my days with all the smiles you sent my way.

I need you as my angel to always be at my side.

I need you as my angel to give me peace of mind.

I like to think you are near to me to know that you are there.

Even though I can not see you, I feel that you are near.

Please do not forget me Mom, for you are always in my heart, my thoughts and prayers.

I love you...

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Cat’s Daily Activities

Mocca looks like a big hairy doll but he’s very active cat. He loves playing with boxes, running here and there, catching balls and once in a while I accompany him playing outside. It seems that he likes to feel wind touching gently his hair. 

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When to Choose a Bath over a Shower Enclosure

You may be wondering whether you would be better off with a bath or a shower enclosure. There are many times when the bath will be the better option. There are various reasons why this could sometimes be the case.

Baths Are Roomier

Where a shower enclosure can make you feel like you are trapped you have more freedom to move around in a bath. You can stretch out in a bath but not a shower enclosure, making it a more comfortable option. It is especially important to have a bath if you have a baby or toddler at home because it is virtually impossible to bathe them in a shower closure at that age. Elderly family members may also prefer a bath because they won’t have to stand up while they wash themselves. In general, a bath will have more room for your elderly loved one to put a seat in than a shower enclosure would.

You Want To Relax

There are times when you need to bathe yourself but you are too tired to stand in the shower. This is another case of when it is best to choose a bath instead of a shower enclosure. A bath allows for you to add bath salts or oils, as well as bubble bath. You cannot use these things in a shower enclosure, making it very inconvenient at times. A bath gives you more flexibility than a shower enclosure ever could.

You Want To Bathe With Your Partner

If you want to bathe with your romantic partner or you need to bathe with a young child, a bath is a better choice. Many shower enclosures are too small and narrow to comfortably fit two people into. If you believe in showering with a partner or a child in order to save water you would want a shower enclosure rather than a bath. However, most of the time a bath is the more popular choice.

A Bath Is Cheaper Than A Shower Enclosure

Depending on the specific shower enclosure chances are a bath is a cheaper alternative. If money is tight or you are very conservative with your money you may be better off purchasing a bath.

A huge part of the decision of whether or not you want a bath or a shower enclosure comes down to personal preferences. You may have a strong preference for one over the other, and there is nothing wrong with that. While in many cases a bath makes more sense it is up to you to ultimately determine what you want to have in your bathroom. If you are lucky you may even have room in your bathroom for both.

For help in deciding if a bath or a shower enclosure is a better choice for you, www.bellabathrooms.co.uk. Here you will find helpful information and tips on everything you need to know in order to have a bathroom that you can relax in and enjoy.

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May the Housework Affect Your Relationship?

A relationship is a complex thing. It's something that two people have to work on, make compromises and create together an environment of idyll, love and happiness. However, there are some external factors that, no matter how simple of a reason they seem to be, may have their strong negative or positive effects on a relationship. And this depends entirely on the people who are in a relationship and their own understanding of right and wrong. When two people live together, there are several things they have to take care of and one of them is maintaining the housework. Possible differences in their understanding may lead to some real big troubles out of nothing. On the other hand, cooperation and team work can not only help creating a home together but they can even bring people closer. In other words, housework may affect your relationship in different ways. Let's see how.

 

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Negative Effects

Different people have different perceptions. And that's more than natural. Therefore, when being in a relationship, it's essential to try and consider the other person's understanding about certain things, such as managing the housework, for example. It is indeed true that some men might be less concerned about cleaning, but be more interested in handling other things in the house, such as repairs, for instance. It's a fact that many couples lead endless fights over housework. Some women get tired of cleaning, doing the dishes, doing the laundry, ironing clothes... (the list continues). They expect their men to help in the process and get very disappointed when this doesn't happen. And this is a very common situation. However, wasting nerves to fight over such things is very unnecessary. What should be done in a situation like this is to communicate. Talking about the problem and discussing different options is the right way to handle the case. Find the appropriate time to bring up the subject and speak calmly, even if you feel annoyed. An idea you might find very helpful is to consider making a plan and sharing the responsibilities within the house. Explain calmly your partner that it's the two of you who live there, therefore it's both of you who have to take care of the place and find a solution to the problem together. Help from a third party can be a good idea too, so you might want to suggest hiring cleaning services.

Positive Effects

Everyone can think of bad ways housekeeping can affect a relationship. But there are good sides, too. Some couples manage to share the housework responsibilities and to successfully run a happy home. This, of course, depends on a huge number of factors – personal character, patience, sense of responsibility, perception and even sense of humour to some extent. Couples who can handle the housework without fighting and even turning it into a pleasant fun time to spend together, have found the right way of sharing a life. It depends a lot on each individual's own character. Establishing an environment of positive cooperation can not only lead to great results at home and handing the housework without any problem, but it can also create a great atmosphere of successful team work, respect and trust. These are important factors in a relationship and although doing the housework looks like it has nothing to do with the relations within a couple, it's not so. The idea of managing something together and creating a home can make two people feel even closer to each other.

There are both negative and positive ways that housework can affect a relationship. Follow our tips on how to avoid problems caused by maintaining responsibilities at home.

Author Bio: Jessica Conars loves to write about relationships and feelings between people. She works for http://www.callcleaners.co.uk/cleaners-nw10-willesden/ and she has a lot of free time to write.

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