15 May 2010

Pieces #6: Book for Zabi

Sis,

Yesterday I was in Utrecht with Mba Djummy, a good friend of mine who has been in the Netherlands in the past 3 weeks for a media training in Hilversum. She will return to Jakarta tomorrow. It was a nice sunny day with some chilly winds. We had a Dutch lunch of Harring and Kibbeling with Bread in Utrecht Open Market, visited the Money Museum, walked around the Dom, had doner for dinner, and a drink in Florin.


















Photo facility in the Money Museum


I gave a book to Zabi from the snack bar in Utrecht. Zabi was the chef who said to me that I am a nice girl because I was reading a book. He was a bit surprised. The book is in Dutch, and has the word 'voetbal' on the title. I don't really know what the story is about. It's quite small and not a long read. As we left the snack bar, Zabi said that he likes the book (I guess he read some pages already...). "Good luck Zabi and see you around!"

Sis, it was a nice day!

Pieces #5: Post-Test

Sis,

It's been ages since my last Pieces Mission for you.

So, I managed to pass "The Test of Life" ... It was tough Sis, I did not pass it with 'flying colors', just an average mark. As I reflect on the day of the 'test', I was too busy being sad and forgetting to give support and encouragement! I will correct that in future life.

Well, I am feeling better these days, the old trick of keeping myself busy and having people around kinda help. Of course a bit splash of sadness as memories flashing in my head every now and then... quite human I guess ?!?















Everything happens for a reason. I believe that there are good reasons for the brief encounter. Since I see to live is to learn, I want to believe that it was for me to continue learning the other side of life--the side that I've been putting aside. The side that is colored with good heart, peaceful mind, and sincere act. I learn more about myself, to be a better Steisi for others and for herself.

Off you go to your new chapter.
Best Wishes and Thank You!



PS. Sis, thanks for all the prayers!