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Two Days Left

Thea October 9th, 2007

Two days left before entering Eid ul Fitr. How is the situation in my office? It’s set on holiday mood. No kidding! We can’t resist the temptation to stretch our bodies longer. And when we look on to the pile of document and check the emails in our inbox, oh no, it’s such a burden that we must bring along day.

For me, two days means speeding up my deadline. I have to make sure that all of our roaming partners have implemented all our GT SMSCs (sorry guys, it must take your time as there were too many to implement). Then, contacting our roaming partners and rescheduling the testing should be on the list due to the more than a week of ineffective days. Some of my friends will spend all of their leaves. But I will keep some of them just in case I need it next time.

I will go home October 11, 2007 with the 6-pm flight to Jogja. However, now I am still checking my availability to reschedule my flight. Therefore, I am always calling the call center to get an update from them. Let’s see if my silver card member will work on this because I am with more than 90 passengers who want to fly earlier.

Hmm..i hope I can get it

Guruh

Thea October 3rd, 2007

Last week, I called my aunt. Besides asking about her condition, I also wanted to know the business progress that’s currently being developed by Guruh, my brother.

Starting at the beginning of the September, Guruh, made a breakthrough. It’s a breakthrough for me as I never dare to start a thing like him. I know that he always dreams to run his own business someday. But I never expected before that being a restaurateur was one of his choices. 

I couldn’t believe when he said to me that he wanted to start the business immediately.

It has to be now, or never!

My father and I were those who rejected the idea. For me, he’s too young to start such business. Moreover, he managed to build the business in other city, not in Jogja. It means he has to terminate from his colleague for a while. 

I just want to make sure this business runs well. Afterward, I will go to college again.  

 

We (my parents and I) “gave in” our rejection and decided to give his choice a go.  Having gone for about one month, his business shows a positive trend. Everyday, at least he earns 700-900 thousands. He is confident that this business, which he builds with his friends, is going to grow well someday. I am so glad with this news. He isn’t only growing up now but also maturing himself. He dares to take the responsibility of the choice he made. And he proves that his intuition isn’t wrong. InsyaAllah:) I just can laugh remembering my days with him as he was so spoiled to me and my parents. Imagining that he is running a business in such age was never in my mind before.  

 

I remember the last message he sent to me before opening the restaurant.

Mbak, don’t send me money anymore. I want to be independent now. 

 

 

And now, he becomes a restaurateur when he’s 20 years old. Guruh, I am so proud of you:) 

 

 

 

The Sweetness of Home

Thea August 15th, 2007

Going home to Jogja is a moment that I am always looking forward to. Just like now, I really miss the nuance of home. Its unavoidable tranquility is always in my mind. 

It’s just only going home. I really love the process. Deciding the date to go home, buying the return ticket, packing, and boarding to train or plane, and enjoying the trip. 

Arriving at home, my grandma always welcomes me with hot drink, either coffee or tea. For the God’s sake, she’s so lovely and cares of me. My grandma and I used to be (and still now) a good partner. I remember when my mum had to move to Semarang as she’s assigned in the new post. At that time, we handled the household together, especially for the cooking matters. Daddy gave me weekly money to buy needs such as vegetable, fish, meat, eggs, sugar and others. I arranged everything, with her assistance. I decided menus for each day, often thinking hard so my family members would get bored with the meal. 

Managing house isn’t easy. House for me (and I assume for everybody) should be a home sweet home where every member feel comfortable to live within. And I ever experienced that one and wish that eventually I can manage my own. 

Speaking about managing house reminds me of my mom, who’s now being posted in Cirebon. For me, she’s the master of everything. She masters of how-to-manage skill and arranging the interior of home. She’s an expert of cooking too. I know many things about cooking form her, and no doubt, it’s very useful right now. Thank you so much Mom. 

And this weekend, I am going home. I really can’t wait seeing it. Though my mom and dad don’t go home this weekend, I am still enthusiastic as I can do my favorite things such as cooking and arranging the home (as we now move to the new house), seeing lovely persons in my life (including you my dear), and feeling the sweetness of home itself. 

To Bandung (again)

Thea May 11th, 2007

C’mon Mom! We go to Bandung visiting dady.
Hhmm..wait we will meet Guruh and grandma there.
I’m so happy. Next weekend, we will gather in Jogja.
Four days of holiday.  
Bandung and Jogja..such perfect places to meet.
 

Thank You

Thea May 1st, 2007

I am so thankful to be surrounded by people who really love and care of me.

Last weekend, I killed my time visiting Bandung. The itineraries were visiting my daddy who’s now being posted in Bandung and meeting my colleague mates. My friends and I planned to gather in Bandung, for leisure time.

It was so wonderful. The moment I was looking for, and finally I found in Bandung. As I missed laughter with them, then that was really fulfilling. In between the shopping activities and tasting nice food, I really found the essence what’s friends are for. I finally know, with whom I can trust to. With whom I can share my mind with and I could be ear and shoulder at once for them. Though we are now separated, I’m convinced we are still linked each other. A really nice moment was when we visited Mira. She’s the most beautiful woman in my batch. I was impressed when she decided to get married and now more impressed seeing her taking care of her baby. Her baby, definitely, is a sweet little angel. So cute….

It was great to visit my daddy. In my last day in Bandung, he drove me every where. I wondered when the last time he drove me was. We talked many things. Within my heart, I was so worried about his health. He’s living alone in Bandung and we can’t take care of him. My mom is posted in another city. Once in month, my parents and I commit to go home to Jogja, a place which offers comfort for our family. I promise, someday we will gather again in Jogja. In a peaceful neighborhood we dream of, far away for hectic life in Jakarta.

Thanks God. For all sweet moments! Really, I am so grateful.

Happy Birth Day

Thea February 12th, 2007

Today, February 12, two friends of mine and my aunt are celebrating their birth day. It’s formidable to have three special persons who were born in the same date.

Happy birth day for lovely Ajeng. Though it’s been so long we never meet each other, I’m sure you are as beautiful as the last time i saw you.

Mas Indra Kala. Wow…you’re older now dude!!!! I’m still on my workstation, waiting for your treatment in Pasir Putih. Mad guys will gather soon again!!! Any way, go ahead!!! Success is a certainty for you.

Mba Is..tanteku. Great mother of Shafa and Audry. Now, a chocolate expert who’s running home-made chocolate business. Well, I know your creativity won’t stop even you stay at home for your beloved daughters. Instead, your idea soar up beyond the domestic borders. They can’t confine you!!!

Happy birthday every one…..

Mother Day……..

Thea December 22nd, 2006

 

How is your relationship with your mother? For me, it’s used to be a love and hate relationship. But now, I call it a most understanding relationship ever during my life.  Despite the lack of intensity of our encounters, I feel I’m getting involved more sympathetic with her. An open-minded relationship I used to dream of turns into reality. Our conversation becomes more interesting than ever. The topics vary from culinary, fashion, work, to the most current news. 

 

There was a slight gap between me and her, especially when I grew up as. I categorized her as an old-fashioned in spite of her assertiveness as she often confined me with strict regulations. That’s why I used to be closer to my dad than to her. She’s demanding and we’ve ever gotten into dispute.

 

Yet, I find that what she forces me to go through pushes me forward. From her, I have been learning many things. When she asks me to help her cooking, I know about cooking delicious food. I know I become more knowledgeable as she disseminates her interest in books and newspaper. I think I have quite good sense of music because I often hear her sonorous voice while singing nice songs. 

 

After all, for me, she’s a super woman. She’s smart and efficient; firm and flexible at once. In addition to her writing skill, she masters cooking and organizing household. She’s a stylish journalist and anchor. She helps my dad to combine dress and me to choose the best color of dress suited to me. Thank you mom!! Thanks for everything you have made for us. Thanks for making me comfortable in your womb. Thanks for nurturing and lecturing me. Thanks to make me ease with my self. And thanks for being with me through thick and thin. Many love for you…and happy mother day.

 

Daddy

Thea December 13th, 2006

He always makes me laugh
He knows better how to make me comfortable with myself
Each of my encounters with him is always a memorable moment
Just by looking at my eyes, he knows that I’m sad
He listens to every single word I say
He teaches me how to love without grabbing possessively
Hearty person, I learn how to take care of others from him
As a sad moment came, I cried at his chest
It was when he was sick
Lying weakly on a bed, I saw his hairs whitened
His moustache and beards looked the same way
I held him closely that I could feel his heartbeat near to me
I said slowly to him, “Your daddy girl is coming to you”
He said everything would be okay,
Meanwhile I said to my self how I could be calm if a person that I take care much was sick without showing any significant progress.
He got less thin,
That was I noticed
Beneath his dried skin, I could feel the strong bones which used to protect me.
I fed you up Dad as what I asked you to do with me when I was your little girl
Wanting to get rid of your boredom, I talked to you about many things as I conceived it made you amused.
Now, you’re recovered.
Yet I promise you that you won’t miss me
Once a month I will come to you…
And we can share our stories not only by phone,
But also by talking heart to heart….as friends
 And as father and daughter,
I miss u daddy…..
 

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