tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65736923474899603532012-01-29T17:34:57.440+11:00Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17365369221011213839noreply@blogger.comBlogger391100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573692347489960353.post-23472042078698371222011-10-29T20:19:00.004+11:002012-01-29T17:34:57.448+11:00

My journey in my 30 began with a vibrant spirit, confident, and ready. I thought I had things figure out - only to find myself later wounded, beaten up and vulnerable. I was wrong. After a series of painful struggles, the tough months finally came to an end. A new season entered my life, a season filled with one blessing after another. Yet, through this season, I was living in my own self

Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17365369221011213839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573692347489960353.post-56762336487434913182011-08-28T11:00:00.013+10:002011-08-30T01:21:04.860+10:00

One morning, a friend at work took something out of her backpack, “This is for you”, she handed me the book. I said thank you while my eyes quickly glanced over the cover. It’s Mitch Albom! I’ve been wanting to read his book, yet kept on postponing since I haven’t been able to make any progress tick on my ‘Book I want to read’ list. What a lovely morning surprise, a great way to start Tuesday!

Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17365369221011213839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573692347489960353.post-19483689990137245812011-01-15T14:00:00.020+11:002011-01-15T23:18:49.421+11:00

One of the itinerary of my NZ holiday is to visit Fox Glacier, the thickest glacier in New Zealand. The place offers a helicopter ride. It was an optional in our tour (it's not included in the tour fee), so if we wanted to join the ride, we had to pay extra for it. I was a bit hesitant, I wasn't crazy about the ride,  but my mom reckoned  I needed to go and try it. So, both of us ended up

Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17365369221011213839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573692347489960353.post-59053635384079690852011-01-04T01:32:00.052+11:002011-01-05T22:06:15.495+11:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone! =) December 10 was surely RICH and COLORFUL! I got to travel to NZ with my mom, enjoy plenty of good foods – BBQs, Quay, Fish Markets, etc., welcome baby TAKA to the world on the 27th Dec 10 (his parents still owe me 3 sweet mangoes for my accurate guess!) =p But it wasn't all smooth and easy.  Just like any other family, arguments between family members are inevitable

Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17365369221011213839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573692347489960353.post-52810673756322774162010-10-27T19:37:00.017+11:002011-02-08T21:04:02.232+11:00

The folder is sitting neatly on my lap. I open the first few pages and there I find my fashion sketch. I was 13 and I wanted to be a designer. I still remember it quite vividly, despite of the final exam, I locked my bedroom door and started to draw sketch after sketch. It all went well until brother shouted: “Mom, Mia’s not studying, she’s drawing clothes!”. Thanks, bro! The dream

Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17365369221011213839noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573692347489960353.post-74323528971433087032010-09-21T23:18:00.009+10:002010-09-24T19:59:28.079+10:00

<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-AU X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>

Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17365369221011213839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573692347489960353.post-11909066248370455812010-08-08T22:56:00.026+10:002010-08-14T02:17:55.325+10:00

I work in Finance Department, and about a month ago, I was trusted with a new role.I was glad as it’s a new challenge , but I felt so uneasy when I first started it. I hated being told to do something just for the sake of doing it. I needed to know the reason why I did the journal, where did the spreadsheet linked to, what effect would it caused if I missed to put the correct cost centre, and

Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17365369221011213839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573692347489960353.post-48079747701673732142010-04-26T15:03:00.022+10:002010-06-05T10:13:22.814+10:00

Living in a rental apartment in Sydney brings a tale of its own. From the search of the strategic suburb that offers affordable apartments to the flatemate’s discussion about who's going to sleep in which room.I myself currently live in a 2 bedrooms apartment. I share the master bedroom with a friend, and the other girl has the smaller room by herself.One day, a friend of ours decided to live

Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17365369221011213839noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573692347489960353.post-42154495311649436142010-04-07T21:43:00.018+10:002011-01-09T22:12:55.971+11:00

On some particular days, I have my radiant moment when I believe that I am bigger than the giant I face. Yeahhh! Bring it on, baby! On other days, I shrink back and let fear get the better out of me. I once asked God: “God, do u have a special department / division for an ordinary, not so strong woman like me to fit in? You know that I’m easily got sick when I’m too tired. I want to

Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17365369221011213839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573692347489960353.post-21138112618368604992010-01-14T21:43:00.033+11:002010-01-16T20:52:56.158+11:00

Paris – FranceWe took a night train (Trenitalia) from Rome to Paris, so NOT Recommended. We got an aching body as we woke up in the morning.Day 1: Versailles PalaceIt was really such a beautiful palace, too bad I couldn’t really enjoy it as it was very CROWDED.Plus, I had to hold in for a couple of hours as I wanted to pee but there was no public toilet inside the palace :(Day 2 – Whole day tour

Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17365369221011213839noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573692347489960353.post-53965173774345465702010-01-14T21:41:00.035+11:002010-01-16T12:19:59.312+11:00

Milan – ItalyWe travelled from Zurich to Milan with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), then we checked in @ IBIS Milano Hotel. Unfortunately, the hotel location was not easy to find, and to make it worst, it was quite a long walk from Metro Station.The snow was very thick in Milan. So much for planning to take pictures of every interesting spots and objects. It was so cold that I put my glove

Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17365369221011213839noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573692347489960353.post-71119747240790622462010-01-14T21:40:00.022+11:002010-08-20T01:42:02.383+10:00

Seoul - South KoreaAfter months of planning, it was finally time for us to go to EUROPE. What a dream come true! My 3 best friends and I flew from Sydney to Frankfurt with Asiana Airlines. We were pampered by Asiana astounding service, ie: 3 delicious meals on the plane, pick up bus from airport to hotel, 1 night free accommodation in the executive floor of Royal Hotel, Seoul – breakfast

Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17365369221011213839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573692347489960353.post-89496049024507321912009-12-11T23:41:00.020+11:002009-12-12T00:09:36.345+11:00

People are often unreasonable and self centered.Forgive them anyway.If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives.Be kind anyway.If you are honest, people may cheat you.Be honest anyway.If you find happiness, people may be jealous.Be happy anyway.The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow.Do good anyway.For you see, in the end, it is between you and God.It was never between you

Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17365369221011213839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573692347489960353.post-11918192512213415582009-12-11T23:10:00.012+11:002009-12-12T00:06:41.629+11:00

I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one. - Maya AngelouCourage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quite voice at the end of the day saying I'll try again tomorrow. - Mary Anne RadmacherPart of being optimistic is keeping one's head pointed toward the sun, one's feet moving forward. - Nelson MandelaThe most influential person who will talk to you all day, is you

Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17365369221011213839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573692347489960353.post-75647265744591299222009-12-07T21:39:00.021+11:002009-12-07T22:20:32.423+11:00

....I'm getting excited as I start to pack my suitcase for my soon coming holiday trip! I even enjoy the part of me being unable to decide between "Travel light, Mia!" and "I gotta pack this, this, and also this. I will definitely need all of them there!"Inspired by J. Rachmat, I question myself:If I were given a blank one way ticket for me to fill in - it's gonna be my final destination for

Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17365369221011213839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573692347489960353.post-124481025390123622009-10-26T20:22:00.039+11:002009-11-01T09:28:15.070+11:00

- join me ya’ll in celebrating live!I am turning 29 in just hours... & I am nothing but GRATEFUL for• the truth that I’ve learnt (and need to keep reminding myself of) 1. Nothing last – when I'm in a deep pit, I shall come out of it; when I'm blessed, I won’t let myself drowned in the blessing, gotta stay focus on the SOURCE.2. It’s an ACTIVE act to guard one’s heart, a frequent regular

Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17365369221011213839noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573692347489960353.post-83955096503688668052009-09-21T21:28:00.022+10:002009-10-10T21:44:17.783+11:00

How would you start your day?For me, there are times when I’m so pumped up and energized, ready to give my very best to everything that I come across on that day! But there are also times when I simply lose my enthusiasm, feel gloomy as there’s nothing exciting to be expected in the next day, week, or even month.That’s when I realize that I live my life from one excitement to another. I love

Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17365369221011213839noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573692347489960353.post-9694222283751597762009-08-13T21:28:00.006+10:002010-04-08T05:48:45.482+10:00

I am a Sunday school teacher and I always enjoy my small vivid class. My students always manage to surprise me with their bright, innocent, mind – boggling comments.The lesson for one day was about “Holy Spirit”. As always, I try to use example as one of my teaching methods - I believe it will help the kids to relate to the story and therefore understand the lesson better.“Do you know what GPS

Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17365369221011213839noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573692347489960353.post-65106122603620174252009-07-07T20:30:00.014+10:002011-01-24T07:25:30.687+11:00

It's such shocking news for me! Yosia, my pastor’s son, has cancer. It just doesn’t sound right to hear a healthy active young man in his early 20s to have leukimia. The word cancer is so scary, yet so real. Yosia had just finished his study in US and (he) came back to Sydney about 2 weeks ago, excited about life and ready to embrace his new journey. Sometimes life brings its own

Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17365369221011213839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573692347489960353.post-80783274956300208082009-06-04T22:15:00.032+10:002011-02-17T07:17:59.330+11:00

I try to persuade one of my students in my Sunday school class to play another game; she’s just lost the first one. With her lips pouted and arms folded, she clearly makes the statement: “I don’t want to play the game again!” I hold in my laugh and try to convince her, but it looks like I have a strong-willed student here. It is actually quite a simple game and she could easily win if she’s

Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17365369221011213839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573692347489960353.post-35214542473078980432009-05-04T20:37:00.021+10:002009-05-05T20:43:10.842+10:00

One morning I remember I need to charge my ipod, so I start to look for it everywhere with no success. I finally remember. Yesterday, while I was listening to it, the battery went off, so I just put it in my pocket pants and completely forget about it.Next track, where ‘s my pants? The sound of the dryer in the laundry room tells me exactly where it is. I washed all my clothes last night, but

Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17365369221011213839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573692347489960353.post-63877275075309785362009-04-13T13:48:00.055+10:002010-08-20T01:43:02.639+10:00

For the last 2 months, my life has been colored w/ unexpected experience - definitely the opposite of what I'm hoping for, but surely a valuable journey that enrich my life.I’m confront with the fact that I have to let go someone I care so dearly. Damn, it hurts!Since I receive no explanation, my mind plays an unending scenarios that based merely on guesses and assumptions, I’m getting

Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17365369221011213839noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573692347489960353.post-18552885782261356552009-03-03T23:43:00.011+11:002009-03-03T23:54:48.224+11:00

Joy is the unshakeable assurance that God holds every single detail of my life.the quiet confidence that ultimately everything will be allright,the determined purpose to praise God in all things.(Kay Warren)

Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17365369221011213839noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573692347489960353.post-12261969205423094672009-03-01T20:49:00.010+11:002009-03-14T23:21:02.880+11:00

Late for her dinner appointment, Irene hurriedly takes her jacket off and leans her body back in the comfortable seat. She apologizes to Elly, her best friend, and explains that she got stuck in a meeting with her boss. She grabs the menu and while her eyes are scrolling through the list, the waiter comes and serves Elly’s food. It’s a spicy sour prawn soup. The smell of the soup is so tempting

Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17365369221011213839noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573692347489960353.post-6049987935846263222009-02-09T19:30:00.004+11:002009-02-09T19:54:40.998+11:00

God grant me the serenityto accept the things I cannot change;courage to change the things I can;and wisdom to know the difference.Living one day at a time;Enjoying one moment at a time;Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;Taking, as He did, this sinful worldas it is, not as I would have it;trusting that he will make all things rightif I surrender to His will;that I may be reasonably

Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17365369221011213839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573692347489960353.post-30491876395545041322009-01-27T18:40:00.008+11:002010-04-08T07:25:35.251+10:00

My memory of my late grandpa is only as far as a strict discipline old man. (I still remembered the way he stared at me when I was being picky; I stirred my grandma’s chicken corn soup and only took my favorite part of the chicken to my plate). So, having my mom telling my bro & I the story about him is pretty exciting.As she tells the story, I picture my grandpa in my mind. Being born ‘unwanted’

Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17365369221011213839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573692347489960353.post-60491831367533495762009-01-22T23:33:00.013+11:002009-01-22T23:48:17.683+11:00

She’s restless, she opens her eyes wide, she’s searching...Afraid that she’ll miss the main things in lifeShe wants to know everything...Seeking for the answer that is still a BIG question mark for herShe holds on TIGHT to what is in her hand nowA soft voice telling her to let it looseShe’s frighten and holds it even tighterShe begs, ‘Please don’t take it away from me’So she keeps on walking, and

Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17365369221011213839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573692347489960353.post-1380321708225117852008-12-29T18:02:00.006+11:002008-12-29T18:37:18.252+11:00

Having no luck in any kind of draw / raffle before, I was really excited when I won the second door prize from my office Christmas party. In the train, on my way home, I closed my eyes and thought about how great the day has gone.Before long, I realized that I’ve overslept and the train had reached my stop. I quickly got up and got off the train.After 30 steps, I remembered that I’ve left the

Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17365369221011213839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573692347489960353.post-90898213987597548132008-12-06T12:50:00.006+11:002008-12-11T20:32:35.793+11:00

She presents herself well with confidenceShe is respectable, tasteful and gracefulShe cleverly fathoms ideas, continuously seeks wisdomShe doesn’t make assumption, she communicates her thoughtsShe is warm and caring, she radiates inner beauty She respects integrity; she holds her words accountable through her actionsShe enjoys a good laugh and appreciates lifeShe understand that she is

Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17365369221011213839noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573692347489960353.post-20117672436477467962008-12-06T09:57:00.010+11:002009-01-23T05:05:04.209+11:00

After a while you learn the subtle difference between holding a hand and chaining a soul, and you learn that love doesn't mean leaning and company doesn't mean security. After a while you begin to learn that kisses aren't contracts and present aren't promises, and you begin to accept your defeats with your head upand your eyes open,with the grace of an adult, not the grief of a child. After a

Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17365369221011213839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573692347489960353.post-4418502826067524082008-11-28T23:37:00.019+11:002008-11-29T00:19:58.493+11:00

I BELIEVE inner beauty shinesI BELIEVE in second chanceI BELIEVE laughter is good for the soulI BELIEVE healthy friendship with the right people will enhance the quality of our lifeI BELIEVE the time spent to give, to share, to love is a life time investmentI BELIEVE a little act of kindness has much a bigger impact in warming someone’s heartI BELIEVE in Life Well SharedI BELIEVE I was born with

Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17365369221011213839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573692347489960353.post-44666370864561952362008-11-07T21:25:00.023+11:002008-11-29T00:03:18.611+11:00

Allow me to get to know you betterPlease take your guard off & be completely honest w/ me What makes you tick?Who is the real person behind that carefully chosen manner?Let us play no gameas I'm showing you the real me I want to admit my fear and acknowledge my weaknessesI want to share my deepest dream and desireLet me offer you my presenceas I want to be there for you to listen to your hidden

Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17365369221011213839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573692347489960353.post-63731061339022509332008-10-25T10:54:00.029+11:002008-11-08T09:31:37.662+11:00

It’s a beautiful Saturday morning today and I’m turning 28 in 2 days time!I want to thank You for another year added in my life’s journey, for all the people You’ve put in my life, for the chance to love and be loved, for all the lessons learnt, for all the experiences You’ve allowed to happen in my life that shape me to be the person I am today.I remember when I first came to Sydney and how I

Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17365369221011213839noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573692347489960353.post-62526032720274010712008-10-04T20:46:00.009+10:002008-10-11T10:01:19.071+11:00

" Pray hardest when it's hardest to pray. Don't pray for easy life, but pray to be stronger you. Don't pray for tasks equal to your power, but pray for power equal to your tasks. Then the doing of your work shall be no miracle, but you yourself shall be a miracle. Everyday you shall wonder at yourself at the richness of lifewhich has come to you by the GRACE of God "

Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17365369221011213839noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573692347489960353.post-66137992068736103472008-09-28T22:07:00.011+10:002008-10-14T07:14:04.753+11:00

One day, my sister in law introduced me to her friend.As I shook her hand, I was thinking ‘Why does her face look so familiar?’ Then it suddenly hit me, ‘Hey, I met this girl last Sunday. I greeted her and we had a quick small talk!’ So, with full confidence and friendly smile, I said to her, “Hi, we’ve met before. I sat next to you last Sunday, remember?" The look on her face obviously showed

Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17365369221011213839noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573692347489960353.post-32238025870088717632008-09-21T23:14:00.048+10:002008-10-11T10:01:49.565+11:00

I am a person with a BIG dream. I boost myself with enthusiasm that I am going to give the world my smile and my encouragement.Through my writings, I’m gonna make the world (at least my surrounding) a better place.I am determined to chase what I value the most.I observe random things in life that will inspire me to live to the fullest.I constantly consume books, movies, any resources that will

Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17365369221011213839noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573692347489960353.post-33144263413125067182008-09-13T13:43:00.019+10:002009-04-25T15:52:03.775+10:00

Mom flew off from Sydney and back to Indo last Monday. I feel a little relieved, I must say… Though I had enjoyed all the fun we had, my body simply couldn’t cope with the almost nonstop activities from morning till night. I need my rest. Now that she’s gone, I admit 2 weeks can fly quite quickly.I can still recall the excitement that I feel when I expect her coming. I got this topnotch willpower

Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17365369221011213839noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573692347489960353.post-43002553785107924792008-09-13T10:40:00.008+10:002008-10-11T09:59:13.959+11:00

Deep down inside, I always wishGod would agree with my plans & approve my requestsThey are all for a good purpose - I may say…But once again, reality hits meWhats happening is the exact opposite of what I wantI feel so disappointed, I demand explanationWhy bother showing me what seems to be the answer to my prayerif in the end You’re just gonna take it away from me?As if You’re teasing me? Don’t

Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17365369221011213839noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6573692347489960353.post-83642657723554520992008-09-13T10:00:00.015+10:002008-10-11T09:57:22.197+11:00

YOUR FACE IS A BILLBOARD ADVERTISING YOUR PHILOSOPHY OF LIFE!(Barbara Johnson)

Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17365369221011213839noreply@blogger.com1