My Train of Thoughts

Cigarettes

2008-01-04T03:12:00.000-08:00

altering orbital trajectory

2007-12-10T01:06:00.000-08:00

As the planet has evolved around its sun since ever and constantly exchanging force of gravity toward each other and relying upon it as a dominant source of energy, is it possible that the orbital trajectory be altered into another solar system?

wondering why

2007-11-15T05:28:00.000-08:00

lately just a bit wondering..
while I'm seeing most of the less fortunate are getting less fortune..
and their life seems has not getting any better and has not even seen the opportunity to make it better..
my other more fortunate acquaintances are seems to be reaping more and more fortune..
in other words they're getting wealthier more than ever
I wonder how..
I wonder why..
could it possibly because of they way they think, they way they behave, the way they live their life?
they think, feel, and act in such a way that they attract luck, wealth, and success?
being exposed to the DVD from the book "The Secret: The Law of Attraction" lately..
maybe that's the answer..
you need to think and feel it in order to make it happen, because by that subconsciously you start to command you body to act accordingly to achieve the objective

well, there's no loss to try..
but still let's put our hope and trust in God, who above all, has power and control over our lives and looking to execute His good work for this beloved world through us, His children

This poem comes into mind when I hear someone preaches with loud voices and fiery words...

2007-06-06T19:58:00.000-07:00

I’d rather see a Christian
Than to hear one merely talk,
I’d rather see his actions
And behold his daily walk. —Herrell

quoted form Our Daily Bread, 7th June 2007

Another passage:

Romans 2:21-23 (New International Version)
Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society

21 you, then, who teach others, do you not teach yourself? You who preach against stealing, do you steal? 22 You who say that people should not commit adultery, do you commit adultery? You who abhor idols, do you rob temples? 23 You who brag about the law, do you dishonor God by breaking the law?

quoted form Our Daily Bread, 22nd October 2007

HOW TO BE HAPPY?

2007-02-07T01:21:00.000-08:00

10 Rules for Happier Living:

01. Give something away
02. Do a kindness
03. Give thanks always
04. Work with vim (= lively or energetic spirit; enthusiasm; vitality) and vigor (= active strength or force; intensity; energy)
05. Visit the elderly and learn from their experience
06. Look intently into the face of a baby and marvel (=to be fill with wonder)
07. Laugh often (It's life's lubricant)
08. Pray to know God's way
09. Plan as though you will live forever
10. Live as though today is your last day on earth

These are excellent ideas
for living a happy life. Undergird each of these rules with praise, and your happiness will be complete.

-----------------------------------
Richard De Hann
Quoted from Our Daily Bread, 1 January 2007

searching . . .

2006-12-14T05:58:00.000-08:00

had hundreds of crushes...
several times being head over heel...
few times really falling into...

been searching...
in lots of places... in numerous occasions..... a special companion... not merely a girlfriend.. but a true best friend.. a soulmate..

a comrade who understands my idealism and hopes
a faithful companion to share ups and downs
a sanctuary where I can rest and feel comfort
a challenger of my spirit
a support at my back
a prayer of my soul
an individual to grow wise together

and with her... the world doesn't have to be perfect, even I don't have to be perfect, because her presence has made life graceful. And most of all because she has unlimited capacity of forgiveness and understanding against my habit of doing stupid and silly things in a relationship. She lets me learn of a compassionate love.

She might not always there for me and she might not always make me smile, but she always making me wanting to be a better person..not just before her..but before God and everyone else whose life I could touch.

whoever she will be ..still expecting her..

Great Quote

2006-05-01T21:24:00.000-07:00

Yo!..ups..sorry..I mean Dear Sirs and Madams (that what Coach Carter told his team the way they should call others). This time I like to share my experience after watching Coach Carter on DVD. It was a very cool movie. Impressive. The coach really turned the boys into men. He really had a great vision. The songs (alotta songs in this movie) get you to the mood they're trying to create...no wonder.. it was MTV's Production. Anyway there was this really quote I really like:

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that our people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not in just some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."

Well, the quote was also sort of concludes the moral of the story. So, I would definitely recommend this movie, especially those of you who like high-school-sport-team-kind-of movies.

Work It!

2006-01-29T19:21:00.000-08:00

Saturday - 28Jan2006. I finally got the chance to do sport. It was a good thing we could play basketball at Universitas Pelita Harapan, though we had to wait untill 1 pm, after they finish the youth league. What made it better was that I could play with my ol' pals, who were my SMU Pelita Harapan basketball teammates (Aldwin, Multi, Aji), plus some of the UPH Men's Baketball team (Regional Champion 2005 for Jawa, Bali, and ?? I can't remember, who some of them were also may basketball teammates at SPH-Agus, Daniel, Edward).

The thing that inspired my to write this blog was the way Aldwin played. He's still playing with full passion. Running down the lane....up court..down court..taking the balls off the rim..guardin'. He's putting all his effort into it..and with a burnin' spirit. Man...I have never seen this guy give up on the court. He even said to me that he did not know when he is going to take it easy on the game. He is still playing for winning. That was the quality that has also made him MVP (MVP stands for Most Valuable Player for those of you don't know what it is) during high school years.

His passion on the court has made me to reflect on myself and all the efforts I have put into my work. I realize that maybe I have not yet put all in what I am doing. I tend to give slacks for myself. Taking it slow. Being too proud that success and victory will come eventually and sometimes being so not confident in my own capability.

Well, I know realize that you have got to put a burning passion in everything that you are trying to achieve, puttinh the best out of you in it, do it confidently and never give up untill the game is over. You might not win, but in a way you will be satisfied because you have tried hard for it. The result would be different if you have not done it wholeheartedly. You would still be wondering what if you have put a little more in it and whole set of other what ifs. That kind of attitude is the one that, according to my opinion, separates winners from losers.

Still related to the topic, in a strange way, the Sunday Mass at the church has also giving message for us to keep a burning spirit in our faith and every struggle of our lives. The Pastor was even taking Kong's (yes..King Kong) character as an example. Kong never gives up though it was rejected, misunderstood, and bombardiered. Up till it gets its victory.

So... starting from today I am going to develop the proper winning attitude. Put my whole efforts in pursuing my goal, put a faith in my capabilities and also God's set out plan, and never give up until the buzzer.

Gettin in Shape

2006-01-05T22:14:00.000-08:00

I got this from "Our Daily Bread" for Dec 30, 2005. It quite inspiring for those of you who are in the run for getting the best out of yourselves. So, I think sharing this would worth something.

A wowan went to a diet center to lose weight. The director took her to a full-length mirror. On it he outlined a figure and told her, "This is what I want you to look like at the end of the program."

Days of intense dieting and exercise followed, and every week the woman would stand in front of the mirror, discouraged because her bulging outline didn't fit the director's ideal. But she kept at it, and finally one day she conformed to the imaged she longed for.

Transforming ourselves into a perfect character does not happen without hardwork and suffering. Our "out of shape" condition has to gone through suffering to attain the goal in becoming complete and mature. The painful process of learning is inevitable.

Are you hurting? Perhaps a shaping-up process is in progress.
The difficulties of life are to make us better...not bitter.

Die Another Day

2005-12-13T22:06:00.000-08:00

Yep... the song by Madonna has been playing in my mind during the current week. Been inspired by a special friend of mine, supporting me to keep pursuing my set-up goals . Coz my spirit lately has been quite degrading . For the second time, been rejected from ADS sholarship, work's not giving any good signal in the future despite the very big hope I put in it... umm yea.. so I'm in a need for inspiration. This song sounds like a perfect one in addition to my friend's good advices.

...
I'm gonna break the cycle
I'm gonna shake up the system
I'm gonna destroy my ego
I'm gonna close my body now

I think I'll find another way
There's so much more to know
I guess I'll die another day
It's not my time to go
...
I'm gonna avoid the cliche
I'm gonna suspend my senses
I'm gonna delay my pleasure
I'm gonna close my body now
... I guess I'll die another day... Another day

Hanya sampai itukah puasamu ???!!

2005-12-12T22:01:00.000-08:00

23 Oct 2005

Hi! Saya cuma mau ceritain ulang kejadian Jumat lalu. Sekedar kritik buat orang-orang yang tinggal Jakarta.

Jumat sore, selepas presentasi di daerah Sudirman, Jakarta, saya naik bus Patas PPD #45 untuk bisa langsung kembali ke rumah, Cimone tercinta.. hehe... kesempatan langka untuk bisa pulang lebih cepat. Waktu itu sudah hampir waktu bedug buka. Penjaja minuman yang naik di Patas tersebut pun sudah laris manis dibeli orang-orang yang bersiap-siap menunggu waktu berbuka. Termasuk seorang wanita pekerja yang duduk di sebelah saya.
Sampai di daerah Slipi tepat waktu berbuka, orang-orang pun segera membatalkan puasanya, melepas dahaga dan lapar. Tentunya tak ketinggalan wanita di sampingku. Dia membuka plastik kemasan atas dari gelas air mineralnya, DIBUANG KE KOLONG BANGKU; lalu dia keluarkan pula satu sachet serbuk pencegah sariawan; dituangnya ke dalam gelas air mineralnya sampai kosong; lalu DIBUANG JUGA BUNGKUSNYA KE KOLONG.
Miris rasanya melihatnya. Kalau aku pikir, wanita itu sepertinya puasa hanya menahan lapar dan dahaga. Tidak terpikir olehnya untuk berbuat yang lebih baik. Hal kecil seperti TIDAK MEMBUANG SAMPAH SEMBARANGAN saja tidak bisa dilakukan. Padahal kan KEBERSIHAN ITU SEBAGIAN DARI IMAN. Jadi, slogan JAGALAH HATI harusnya termasuk JAGALAH KEBERSIHAN dong! Hanya sampai itukah puasanya? Apakah hanya sampai itu dia memaknai puasanya?

Salahku juga mungkin tidak berani menegur. Tapi mudah-mudahan tulisan ini bisa jadi refleksi semua orang yang membaca. OK. Selamat menunaikan ibadah puasa. JAGALAH HATI dan ingat kata Aa Gym, "MULAI DARI DIRI SENDIRI, MULAI DARI YANG KECIL, DAN MULAI SEKARANG JUGA".

Hii !!

2005-12-12T21:51:00.000-08:00

Hi...it's my first post. Hopefully I'll start filling the spaces soon and catching up with the rest of the guys who have started blogging since like ages ago..

as I call the my blog "My Train of Thoughts".. hopefully too this would be the space where I could train to cristalize some of my thoughts into writings.. bring up some ideas.. and maybe critics also..

Hope people would enjoy reading them. Please do not hesitate to respond..
Thanks in advance..

Ones Marsali