Tuesday, September 30, 2008

-ThE WrEaTh-

Today, I post different type story that have in my blog before.
This is title of story critique “The Wreath” written by Christine Manara.
I hope, if you read this post you can give your comment by answer that I give below.
And thanks of your kindness, give the comment of this story.

Story begins….

Ms. Tika’s mind was still fixed on the unpleasant incidents that had happened that day: breaking up with Harun after he had accused her of being unfaithful, finding out that her boss was involved in money laundering and deciding to quit her job immediately.

She walked aimlessly hoping for a good rest to clear her mind. But when she arrived home, another surprised disturbed her peace of mind. She found a strange wreath leaning against her front door. Pine leaves were tied together neatly with a black ribbon. Some rare black orchids that decorated the wreath made it seem even more bizarre. She suddenly felt scared. She hesitated to pick up the wreath. Who was it from? What did it mean? She looked around her to see whether anyone was watching her, but there was no one in sight. Her heart was pounding like a her hammer in her chest and her hands were sweating. She finally picked the wreath up nervously, hoping that it was address to someone else. However, there was no card with a name on it and no message. She took out her keys from her bag and opened he door. Then suddenly she stopped.

“What if someone is waiting for me inside?”

She pushed the door wide open so that it hit the wall. When she heard, the door slam against the wall, she was relieved. There was no one behind the door. She found the light switch to the living room and turned it on. She peeped into her living room, scanning every corner. She didn’t close the front door immediately. Instead, she went to check behind the sofa and other places where someone might be hiding. When she was sure that the house was safe, she closed the front door.

She sat on the sofa and examined the strange wreath that she had put on the table.

“What is this scary looking wreath? Who is teasing me?

After an hour of puzzlement, she got tired of her own guessing game and turned off the light and went into her bedroom. She woke to the sound of her bedroom door being locked. She realized that she was not alone. As she turned to get out of bed, two enormous hands closed around her neck.

“NO!!!” she screamed …and woke up, opened her eyes and found she was on her own, safe in her own bed.

“Ooof!” Thank goodness, it was just a dream,” she said to herself: the wreath, the bedroom door, those terrible hands…all of part of her dream.

She looked at the alarm clock on the table next to her bed and saw it was 6.30 a.m.. Time to get up. She got up and walked slowly to the kitchen. As she crossed her living room, she saw the wreath lying on the table in the exact position where she had left in her dream. Before she could make a sound, the hand were already closing tightly around her throat….

Question

How do you feel about the story? Try write about Miss Tika (character) and why she is dealing with the wreath? How do you think the story ends?

Saturday, September 20, 2008

SUPERSTITIONS.....

Here I want to share with you about some come types superstitions around the world that I know. Because for me, superstitions is really interesting in mylife.

GOOD LUCK SUPERSTITIONS
  • A frog brings good luck to the house it enters.
  • A spider spinning in the morning.
  • Carry an acorn to bring luck and ensure a long life.

BAD LUCK SUPERSTITIONS

  • To milk a cow being sent to market.
  • To see an owl i the sunlight.
  • Changing a horse's name.

DEATH SUPERSTITIONS

  • A bird in the house is sign of a death.
  • If the person was evil, weeds will grow.
  • Pregnant women should not attend funerals.

HAIR SUPERSTITIONS

  • Cut your hair on Good Friday to prevent headcahes in the year to come.
  • To drop a comb while you are combing your hair is a sign of a coming disappointment.

GENERAL SUPERSTITIONS

  • Trying a knot into a handkerchief wards off evil.
  • Itchy nose- you will have quarrel with someone.
  • Ringing Bells means a new angel received wings.

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

-To Be ThE BeSt GuEsTs-

This article about how to be the best of guests. I think if you practice this, you will be the best guest…..Actually, I had tried its after read this article, and it give good effect to me.

Planning to stay with friends or relatives? These tips can make the experience more enjoyable for everyone. And you might even get invited back.

CALL FIRST
. See to it that your hosts know in advance your arrival and departure dates, and make sure your schedule fits the plans. For instance, they might have other guests visiting at the time.

DOUBLE CHECK WHO’S REALLY INVITED. Don’t bring pets or children unless they are specifically invited. Your dog chewing up the family’s shoes or your kids destroying the furniture can be a host’s worst nightmare. If your children are welcome, make sure they are on their best behaviour.

DON’T COME EMPTY-HANDED. Bring a gift, such as their favourite drink or a decoration for the house, to show your appreciation.

LEND A HAND. Help out with the chores whenever possible. Straighten up your bed in the morning, hang your towel properly in the bathroom. If the hosts have house help, a small tip for the extra work is often appreciated.

PHONE HOME WITH CARE. Your hosts may refuse to accept money for long-distance calls, and then regret their graciousness when the bill arrives. To avoid problems, use a calling card.

GO WITH THE FLOW. Adapt your lifestyle to the way your hosts run their house. Don’t expect them to stay up to the small hours with you if they usually go to bed at 10 p.m.

HAVE FUN. Make your visit a joyful one. Your hosts aren’t running a hotel-they invited you because they like your company. Don’t hide in the guest room, and invite them along when you make plans to go out.

BUY DINNER. Take your hosts out to their favourite restaurant. This gives both the cook and their budget a break.

SAY THANKS. A card or phone call to say thanks will be appreciated. Even better, send a small gift.


SO TRY IT!!!!!..........

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Hahahaa....Hohohoho...Hahahaha!!! [GROUP GIGGLING

This article that I had read in "Reader's Digest" book, it told me about the group giggling. They say that, "LAUGHTER IS GOOD MEDICINE," and now many people are getting a regular dose without any humuor. Members of laughter clubs have discovered that simulated laughter can quickly turn into giggles, then side-splitting guf- faws-benefiting mind, body and spirit. In group laughter, it's not the content that matters. You can laugh over nothing, even simulate laughter, and still reap the benefits. The body knows no difference. "Fake it till you make it" is the motto. Incorporating yoga strecthes, rhythmic breathing, meditation and a lot of playfulness, a typical laughter club sessions begins with rhythmic hand clapping along with energetic chants of "hoho, ha-ha-ha." This unique idea was developed by Dr. Madan Kataria in 1995. His interest in the health benefits of laughter- its positive impact on healing and how it reduces stress - has led to the clubs worldwide, gather to practise laughs such as the "milk-shake" and the "lion." Numerous studies support the health benefits of laughter in cardiac rehabilitation and alleviating depression. Now, research at Loma Linda University in California suggest simply anticipating humuor can contribute to stress reduction and optimise the immune system. Researcher Lee S. Berk says, "if group laughter sounds like a fun activity, you've probably already gained some health benefits."To find a laughter club in your country, visit laughteryoga.org.
by CONNIE PROTEAU

Laugh fact...

LAUGHTER GIVES AN EXCELLENT INTERNAL MASSAGE TO THE DIGESTIVE TRACT AND ENHANCES BLOOD SUPPLY TO THE LIVER,
SPLEEN, PANCREAS, KIDNEYS AND ADRENAL GLANDS.
www.laughteryoga.org






So, I can say that after finished reading this article I'm also the one of this members . Because I can see it, when I entered to secondary school until I'm study at university now I'm always laught. But my parent always told me not to laugh too much because it can make me become fat. Now, their position to me are change because I had showed this article to them that laugh can make me more health. Today, I'm as the laughter as I'm before.

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

MOM

Today is Tuesday (02/09/2008), my mom 41st birthday….Just now, I had wished her birthday by use my handphone. Because I’m still study at university right now. So, I would like to post another story in my blog, the title of my story “MOM” for my mom birthday….

The story begins…..

Amran’s mother only had one eye. He hated her…she was such an embarrassment…She cooked for students and teachers… to support the family. There was this one day elementary school and his mom came. He was so embarrassed. How could she do this to him? He threw her a hateful look and ran out.

The next day at school…” Your mom only has one eye?!?!”…eeee said his friend. He wished his mom would just disappear from this world. So he said to his mom, “Mom…Why don’t you have the other eye?! If you’re only gonna make me a laughing stock, why don’t you just die?!!!”

His mom did not respond…he guess he felt a little bad, but at the same time, it felt good to think that he had said what he had wanted to say all this time… Maybe it was because his mom hadn’t punished him, but he didn’t think that he had hurt her feeling very badly.

That night ... He woke up, went to the kitchen to get a glass of water. His mom was crying there, so quietly, as if she was afraid that she might wake him. He took a look at her, and then turned away. Because of the thing he had said to her earlier, there was something pinching at him in the corner of his heart. Even so, he hated his mother who was crying out of her one eye. So he told himself that he would grow up and become successful.

Then he studied real hard. He felt his mother and went to Singapore to study.

Then, he got married. He bought a house of his own. Then he had kids, too…Now he living happily as successful man. He likes it here because its place that doesn’t remind him of his mom. This happiness was getting bigger and bigger, when…

What?! Who’s this?!

It was his mother…Still with her one eye. He felt as if the whole sky was falling apart on him. Even his children ran away, scared of his mom’s eye. And he asked her, “Who are you?!” “I don’t know you!!!” As if trying to make the real. He screamed at her, “How dare you come to my house and scare my children!” GET OUT OF HERE! NOW!!! “

And do this, his mother quietly answered, “Oh, I’m so sorry. I may have gotten the wrong address,” and she disappeared out of sight.

Thank goodness…She doesn’t recognize him. He was quite relieved. He told himself that he wasn’t going to care, or think about this for the rest of his life. Then a wave of relief came upon him…

One day, a letter regarding a school reunion came to his house in Singapore. So, lying to his wife that he was going on a business trip, he went. After the reunion, he went down to the old shack that he used to call a house…Just out of curiosity… There, he found his mother fallen on the cold ground. But he did not shed a single tear. She had a piece of paper in her hand…It was letter to him.

“My son…I think my life has been long enough now…And…I wont visit Singapore anymore…But would it be too much to ask if I wanted you to come visit me once in a while? I miss you so much… And I was so glad when I heard you were coming for the reunion, But I decided not to go to the school for you. And I’m sorry that I only have one eye, and I was embarrassment for you. You see, when you were very little, you got into an accident, and you lost your eye. As a mom, I couldn’t stand watching you having grow up with only one eye…So I gave you mine…I was so proud of my son that was seeing a whole new world for me, in my place, with that eye. I was never upset at you for anything you did…The couple times that you were angry with me…I thought to myself, It’s because he loves me…”
My son…Oh, my son…”

Actually this message has a very deep meaning and is passed to remind people of the goodness they have enjoyed were because of others directly or indirectly. So, pause a moment and consider your life! Be thankful of what you have today compared too many millions who do not live as you do! And do spend some time in prayer for your mum out there!