Got lucky….:)

I was one of those people who thought, coincidence exists, rich people are born rich and lucky all the times, you CAN, if you think you can, are those make-believes. The belief "you can, if you think you can", can only be applied to people out there but myself. How could I be so wrong all this timeJ … I guess I owe my change of mindset to all wise writers out there who wrote how things can be viewed differently by changing our mindset.

I also was one of those skeptic people (as well:) ) when reading inspirational books and said to myself, ‘I guess my case is not the same as what they wrote, but thank God, I read this book nonetheless. Don’t Sweat small stuff in love, by Richard and Kristine Carlson, is like an eye opener for me, how things can give you totally different result if only we let ourselves be open mind, be tolerant, be understanding of our significant other. My crave of those inspirational books took me to a different level, I mean I started loving reading, it was a strange thing, knowing me.. :P, . Another book that I guess really put my mind into better perspective is Positive Imaging by Norman Vincent Peale, a protestant minister who lived in 1898-1993. I’m a moslem but it doesn’t keep me from reading different religion writers as the way I see it, it really enriches me. Then the most discussed book “the Secret” by Robyn Byrne, came along. Another eye opener (bigger one:) that I think can be made reference for better creating my positive mindset. She wrote in her book that Charles F. Haanel (writer of “Master Key System” and Wallace D. Wattles (writer of “Science of Getting Rich”) are her fave writers in giving better understanding of how law of attractions work. Needeless to say, I am in awe, I loveeeee those books. I read them several times, because both books explain really well how things are working. Mr. Haanel explained LoA scientifically and Mr. Wattles wrote it in the simplest way possible. My interest in metaphysical books, grew. This was when I found another great writer, Christian D. Larson who wrote “Ideal Made Real” … where he wrote, we actually can “create” our own ideal life, we create our own destiny. Mr. Larson taught so much in his books to be kind at all times, to be forgiving to oneself (& others too), to be strong, to not talk ill about others etc. etc. . Sometimes I wonder, how come these great people could come up with great findings about this subject ages ago, but I guess LoA itself can ‘explain’ that well : … I am just fortunate to be able to find these findings, so I can ‘create’ what I really want in life. By the way, I should thank my husband for buying those great books!, They’re just there, readily to be read, as my hubby is one of books junkies..:p not that I complain…:D

People have tendency to think what they don’t want to happen in their life, as much as this is crystal clear, they often act exactly this. They worry, a lot!, what if I didn’t
get to school on time, what if my test flunked, what if my friends were late, what if I couldn’t finish the job on time, or they say, their life has been anything but easy. Probably, for people who just learn to be positive at all times, this – switching our mindset – would be the hardest thing to do. It’s like, what is in front of us, is NOT what we want to happen, but believe me when I say, it takes practice, a lot! to be able to get to that stage. I am still on my learning process to be able to ALWAYS be on the positive side of everything. There will be no time that we do not learn, it’s a lifetime learning process and I totally don’t mind:)

In one of of those books, there was 1 sentence that caught my interest, it says, if we’re able to do what this great metaphysical law teaches, we’re gonna get what people consider being “Lucky” … We’re “lucky” to find goods sale, “lucky” to get good seats, “lucky” to find good people working for us, “lucky” to have a good bargain for hand-made shelf, “lucky” to get help from an acquantance (out of the blue), “lucky” to be associated with great friends and great colleagues, and many many more ‘lucky’ events, that it seems everything is going your way! … I always say this for myself, I wanna have heaven upon earth, I want to have everything that I want in life, I only want to experience what I admire, and I am going to receive all the good things that I want, because I create those things in my mind. What we are going to experience in our life is the cause of what we think predominantly in our mind. Mr. Haanel put it more clearly as the world within (mind) and world without (experience). Even so, if we somehow -on this learning process - stumble upon, what people consider, unpleasant situation, do not back down, we just accept it as joy, because we are on the learning process. We thank ourselves for being able to act calm when things do not go our way. This is one process that can be treated as a stepping stone, it is not big deal, move on, be positive and things will get better :)

Another good point that was taught is, do not analyze our and others’ wrongdoings. Forgive and move on. It seems so simple, because it is, as long as we keep an open mind, this can be done easily. Feeling guilty will not take you anywhere but being miserable. It is one of the strongest poisons that is. It cripples you. Practise yourself to switch this guilt trip to a more rewarding mindset. Take a re-route to a more wonderful path, it will lift up your spirit. You can look at the world in a higher spirited way possible.

Last but certainly not least, I have to thank my late mom and dad to whom I’m grateful for being my parents, as – without me realizing it – they both taught us, their 5 children, with positive mindset all along. My dad experience one of the lowest blow in his career during my childhood but he didn’t take those obstacles at heart. He didn’t let anything in his way. He climbed up slowly but surely to his (once again) rich career. He taught not to give up and mourn by leading his life with high spirit. He believed questions like why this and that wouldn’t take him anywhere but -once again-, being miserable. My mom was a typical housewife, with her simple but true being. I remember her answer clearly, “your soulmate would come eventually when the time was right” when I complained non-stop,why I didn’t have a boyfriend yet then:). This soulmate thing, couldn’t get more correct than that. I often told this story to my friends and 2daughters. …. Both my parents, trusted me for doing all my growing up activities, including dating in my own way, resulting that I kept their trust wholeheartedly. It seems that LoA works, doesn’t it? …you give positive energy, you will get positive results. I didn’t think that way before, but those inspirational books by amazing writers really gave me answers.

I think I can, once again & proudly, consider myself “lucky”, because I’ve been surrounded by people who care for me and make me happy, or should I say, because I want a happy life so I think happily, resulting I have a happy and rewarding life.. I guess THIS is more appropriate to put in writing…:D

Vita
Monday 04.05.09

What happiness is..for me

I wrote this back in Feb. '09, but just thinking to post it here...:)




A friend of mine came to me and said, “I've got problem.. what kind of problems I inquiried, "I’m lonely!" … then she further on said, her hubby is working 90km away and meet up only on weekends and it’s been 2 years and yet she is not used to it yet. I look at my own life (way of living), my hubby works 120km away, he has been working in the same company since 1987! .. Yes, you might say, you ‘ve been living this way, half of your life, nothing new, but your friend has to deal with this-long-distance relationship for the past 2 years. I admit, I’ve had my moment as well, ages ago, but, I guarantee, the sooner you get used to ‘new’ idea, the faster it’s gonna get better. I totally believe, what we think (in mind) predominantly, will happen in the real world. If you think, you cannot do things without your loved ones, it will happen as you predict. I always said, happines is created, & not looked for. I believe, each and every human being has the capacity to feel happy, regardless the circumstances, if only they allow themselves to be. If you have husband and kids to take care of, they’re supporting elements (big ones) to our happiness, yes they are, however, kids grow up, someday they will find their own way, they might work overseas this and that, will you say that your happiness will vanish once your kids grow up?. I don’t think it will. Be happy for whatever circumstances you’re in, let it be alone w/ yourself, be w/your loved ones, hang out with friends, at the office doing your routines. I cherish every moment of it, I’m happy having my cup of coffee early morning in the office and at home on weekends, the smell of coffee, brightens my day. I love discussing my beloved Supernatural series (*heart * Dean/Sam Winchester)with my friends around the world through forum in the internet. I love discussing my other idol, Rain a.k.a. Bi with my fellow Biers. I love chatting with my old friends-reunian this and that – from elementary school through my college years who happens to still keep in touch up to this point , I lovee hanging out w/ my colleagues & former colleagues, my former neighbour, I adore chatting w/ brothers’ families and my relatives. There are many many things in life that can make my day. It happens because I allow these so many wonderful things to make me happy. The key, I ALLOW. I won’t limit my happiness through certain conditions or situations, because to live to the fullest is my main thing. Live today, not worry about tomorrow or yesterday, because they’re not HERE… Now is HERE and it is everything if you can ENJOY every bit of it.


Ciaooo
Vita
6.2.09

O my Goshhh... it's been 2.5 years since my last posting

.. As my daughter started to write a blog, I suddenly remembered that I already have a blog, back in 2006...:) ...I haven't written for ages, I guess, I should just start writing and get back on track, shouldn't I?

on my note, I wrote back then, about my idols... I have many many of them, my current idol crush is Jensen Ackles... *heart heart*.. who plays Dean Winchester in a hit series "Supernatural" .. I visit the following website on regular basis..to get updates on him and this series...

http://devotedfansnetwork.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=12

http://s14.invisionfree.com/Supernatural/index.php?act=idx

http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/index.php?showforum=812

one day, I'm gonna write my experience of having met Jensen and co-star Jared myself!... how COOL is that...?..:)

KSW

Ooooooooo My GoD! and frantically called my colleague to share the good news. ... that was my first reaction when a friend - korean lover - told me that, I can be a representative of the website that I'm active-in, www.rainindonesia.com, in Kwon Sang Woo's (KSW)press conference in the Mulia Hotel this coming Saturday! ... I didn't expect it totally. I initially called her to ask some questions about KSW's Sat. meet and greet, where to meet and stuff - as I saw her name in ForumIndosiar being one of the person-in-charge for this event. I knew her (only by phone) back in March for JangDongGun's visit here in Jakarta, as she was the organizer of the event then as well. I took my chances asking her whether I can ask some questions to KSW in the press con, to which she replied that I cannot, since it is intended for the press, but heyyy..... I DO NOT MIND! :P ... as being in the same room with your idol would be once in a lifetime opportunity, right? I just hope everything will go smoothly on Sat.

I'm going with friends for the meet and greet (2 in vvip section, the other 4 in 2nd-class section). Prior to the meet and greet, my friend and I (vvip ones) would be able to join KSW for lunch, in Ciputra Hotel. I am not that fond of the area of Ciputra hotel, to be honest, but since ballrooms in Mulia hotel are fully booked, a 2nd choice should be made, and Ciputra hotel that is. After a press conference, I read that he would then go to the FACESHOP outlet in Plaza Senayan and Ciputra Mall (adjacent to the hotel). The day before, 1st of Sep.,there will be a bus provided for us who want to greet him at the airport, be there on collecting point around 5pm - but I'm not sure I would go there though, ......I'm considering..... :lol:

Anyway for those of you, who is not familiar with KwongSangWoo, he is one of the hottest Korean actors at the moment; he starred in several k-series: we're dating now (2002), Into the Sun (2003), the hit series Stairway to Heaven (2004), SadLoveSong (2005). He has been spokeperson for numerous products, amongst others: the FACESHOP, the sole-sponsor for his upcoming visit.

'Crazybunch', ... why I chose this word as my poster's name..... this word reminds me of the good-old-days during my college years! 8 of us (1 guy, 7girls.....:P). We named ourselves, "crazybunch' . Between lectures, we were hanging around Psychology faculty - UI, most of the time. We had our faculty just 'across' their building. I am not sure, why we came up with that name. We had a series called "BradyBunch' and somehow we combined that with the fact .... we were pretty 'crazy' at that time, not afraid of anything, daring, or noisy... that's about it, noisy!, laughing like there was no tomorrow, having fun most of the time. I remember, we sometimes 'took' over the seats that were supposed to be for students of psychology fac. to eat/drink, but NO.. we acted like the seats were ours .... nicely taken over....:P .. thanks to each and every member who always took turn, who was there first, would take up the seats for the rest of us.

Talk about 'crazybunch', I had dinner last Wednesay 23.8.06 with some of the crazybunch members. We've been friends for years, we were the witness of each others' happiness, sadness. etc. We had lots of fun - mainly talking -, fun talk, sad talks, 'confusing' talks. I've always had a wondeful time evertime I hung out with my college friends. We live in the same city, ok, not all, 1 member lives in Menado, in the island of Sulawesi, around 3-hr flying from Jakarta (am not sure about this though:), but still, 5 of us who live in Jakarta, cannot make time to meet. It's very very very difficult to get together. It is often that we planned it and it was never realized, and then all of a sudden, a call came up last Tuesday (22.8.06), we finally did it on Wed. probably we shouldn't make plan, as it would go better...:P .

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pardon my first post, I don't know how to change the time setting.. because it is now 2.46pm, 29th of August '06. I'm still learning how to 'navigate' things around here, e.g. to post a pic, to give some icons in my post, and other not so important stuff but useful...:P bear with me, okie?

edit to add: yup! I successfully changed the time-zone now....yipeeee!

It's ten to two pm, the twenty ninenth of August 2006

I'm excited that I can now start my own blog. I'm an IT-challenged-person, even make a successful application for certain website is considered an achievement for me.

Just had a very nice and cheap lunch with friends in the office where we talked and talked about 'certain' ppl, dwelling about some past occurences, some new-found facts and other stuff. Before we realized, it's almost 1pm already where we have to go back to work!. All in all, we had a nice lunch!