Music of My Life

Dona Nobis Pacem - Grant Us Peace 2012

2012-11-04T10:14:00.000+07:00

It is already late November and my post actually should be up since the beginning of this month. Nevertheless, I believe it is never too late for promoting peace. So I'm giving another shout-out that you can join Blogblast for Peace, which started out as a movement of Bloggers hosted by Mimi Lenox on every 4th November to encourage peace through blogging. I'm very happy to say that over the

Love Haiku

2012-02-17T17:36:00.000+07:00

Thanks Jenn for this haiku theme Love Strength to embrace life; In times pain overcomes joy. A spirit to try. ~RA What is it that keeps you going in a moment of hurt? Well, I don't think that there might be a better answer than faith and love. They are fuel to our soul... and without them your heart turns cold. You gotta have strength and warmth to be able to live your life,

N'Sync: This I Promise You Song with Lyrics

2012-02-13T17:33:00.000+07:00

This week's Monday Music Moves Me theme is songs about amor alias love. I have been in a very nostalgic mood lately, so this immediately reminded me of the song "This I Promise You" performed by N'Sync. The lyrics are a beautiful reminder that love is not only needed in those sweet lovey-dovey moments, but more than all in times of sadness and hurt where you need someone to lift you up and give

Pain Relief Haiku

2012-02-11T12:25:00.000+07:00

Thanks Jenn for this haiku theme Relief No dreary nightmares. Haunting images from past. Closure to the heart. ~RA Life is full of memories. Good ones and bad... There are moments you try desperately to forget, but they just keep popping up in your head no matter what you do. Sigh... So what do you do? I'm afraid to say that there might be no definite answer. You've got to find

Can't Upload Photos with Facebook Photo Uploader

2011-11-17T11:27:00.001+07:00

Here is a tip, if the new Facebook photo uploader gives you a hard time. I'll share my experiences to solve this problem with you. But first, let me release a little dissatisfaction from my chest. It refuses to upload my photos like the previous simple uploader. Arrgh! Well, I shouldn't complain for something that is free, should I? But innovation only feels good, if it gets better. LOL I

Haiku to Meditate

2011-11-16T18:18:00.000+07:00

Thanks Jenn for this haiku theme Meditate Burst of emotion. Crumbling down inside of you. Relax, take a breath. ~RA There are these days in our life where everything seems to go wrong. Since early morning, it feels like getting off on the wrong side of the bed. Nothing... just nothing gets as you wish! Days like these make me wanna scream or even cry. But, screaming and crying actually

Dona Nobis Pacem (Grant Us Peace) 2011

2011-11-04T19:27:00.000+07:00

It is this point of time again, where you can join the movement of Bloggers and people all over the world to promote peace through your blog or Facebook profile. This is my 400th post and the third participation in Blog Blast for Peace since 2009. I'm writing in the believe of hope, trust and love embedded in the human hearts. A prayer to see a world full of warmth and joy. A wish like Satish

Debonnaire Definition & Haiku

2011-10-21T10:18:00.000+07:00

Thanks Jenn for this haiku theme Debonnaire No worries in mind. Little beings teach you bliss. Blow bubbles of joy. ~RA I love to learn something new, and with this haiku I went to find out more on the debonnaire definition. It turns out that the word was derived from the Anglo French language de bon aire, which means of good family or nature. So the debonnaire definition can be

Savage Garden: The Animal Song Lyrics #MM

2011-10-17T18:40:00.001+07:00

This week's Monday Music Moves Me theme is songs about animals or with an animal's breed in it. So my mind almost immediately went to "The Animal Song" by Savage Garden. The lyrics talk about some craziness that occurs in daily life. Sometimes we are being pushed to our limits and need to break away. Tell me about it, I have been through quite some turbulence these past months. Sigh. It

Distance Sensational Haiku Wednesday

2011-08-05T09:38:00.001+07:00

Thanks to Jenn for this week's theme Distance Now that we're apart. I long for you in my dreams. Missing the past. ~RA I know that it has been a while since my last post, but I still haven't figured out how to manage time in my new life. It feels like 24 hours just aren't enough... Anyway, the theme distance has quite an impact on me right now. It's a special month for us... And having

Anniversary | Sensational Haiku Wednesday

2011-05-30T09:39:00.001+07:00

Thanks to Jenn for this week's theme Anniversary I found you, my friend. Let our souls bond destiny. Forever be one. ~RA Congrats on the 100th week of haiku!Your meme is a pleasant inspiration. I can't remember since when I found the passion about haiku. But, I definitely remember that this meme has got me hooked on it and therefore receives a special place in my heart. I love the themes

Brandy: Best Friends Lyrics #MM

2011-04-19T08:56:00.000+07:00

In times you are down, it's always good to know that there will be a lending hand of reliable family and best friends. For me, just the thought and knowledge of being surrounded by someone caring can brighten up a day and help to ease some burdens of the heart. People who you can count on, no matter if it's better or worse, are one of the most precious blessings in the world. I really love that

DBSK Homin: Keep Your Head Down English Lyrics

2011-04-11T14:52:00.001+07:00

Thanks for the honor of this week's "Spotlight Dance" at the Monday Music Moves Me Blog Hop. Since the theme is "Freebie", I thought that I would go for a song with an energetic dance choreography to start of the new days. I love the fact that the performance of "Keep Your Head Down" by DBSK Homin actually begins with an amazing spotlight dance. Did you know that it might take years of training

Growth | Sensational Haiku Wednesday

2011-04-07T15:24:00.000+07:00

Thanks to Jenn for this week's theme Growth To each his own mind. Embrace people with a big heart. Why battles of view? ~RA Talking about the process toward maturity, the growth of my heart is something I still would like to work on throughout the journey of my life. Coming to a certain state of acceptance is sometimes much easier to talk about than to do. But I believe that with an open mind

Wedding | The Muffed Target 21

2011-04-07T14:00:00.000+07:00

My sister had been going through her wedding vows on last Sunday, and I really had been looking forward to take as many photos as I could on this special event. I did manage to shot some wonderful moments, but most of the others unfortunately got blurred. The thing is that I didn't expect my hands to become so shaky on this once in a lifetime experience. Note to myself: You are not suitable to

Kim Tae Woo, Rain & JYP: Brothers & Me (Eng Sub)

2011-04-07T08:11:00.003+07:00

Friends who mean like family to you are one of the most precious blessings in life, especially in hard times. I feel as if they are angels in disguise send from heaven. That's why the song lyrics of "Brothers & Me" performed by Kim Tae Woo featuring Rain and JYP have me moving this week. I have been going through rough moments and needed something to express my gratitude toward loving friends.

Paradox Poem | Sensational Haiku Wednesday

2011-03-31T15:48:00.001+07:00

Thanks to Jenn for this week's theme Paradox Attention seeker. Angelic smile wishes fame. Mask of Lucifer. Deeds unseen, but felt. Unwilling to hit spotlight. Hero in disguise. ~RA I don't know, if these haikus really suit the given theme. But, I hope they still fit for the definition of paradox as "one exhibiting inexplicable or contradictory aspects". Something or someone that you think is

Earth Hour | The Muffed Target 20

2011-03-31T13:20:00.000+07:00

We participated for the 3rd time on Earth Hour this year, and like always there were many great shots for the Muffed Target as a result of no lights for one hour in an event to raise awareness about environmental and global warning issues. I hope that we will be able to dedicate more than one hour to care for mother earth in our daily life. LOL about all the blurred photos. Night photography is

Ne-Yo & Charice: Earth Song @ David Foster's Hitman Returns Concert

2011-03-29T08:22:00.001+07:00

We went through Earth Hour on Saturday, March 26th, and I still felt like giving highlight to raise awareness on environmental and global warming issues through Ne-Yo & Charice Pempengco's "Earth Song" performance at the "Hitman Returns: David Foster and Friends" concert on October 15th, 2010 at the Mandala Bay Events Center, Vegas. It needs more than 1 hour to preserve the beauty of mother earth

WWF Earth Hour 2011 Participation

2011-03-25T14:09:00.001+07:00

I know this is a close call. However, you can still prepare yourself for a WWF Earth Hour 2011 participation. Tomorrow on Saturday, 26 March 2011 at 8.30 PM of your local time, this wonderful event will take place to raise awareness about issues of climate change. People all over the world will unite to switch off their lights for one hour. This will be my family's 3rd WWF Earth Hour

Roots | Sensational Haiku Wednesday

2011-03-24T12:52:00.000+07:00

Thanks to Jenn for this week's theme Roots Send off with blessings.No one gets alone to top. Try not to forget. ~RA You know these persons send off with blessings to succeed or make something better in life? It might be affection and trust given toward family, friends or even politicians. So, it's always a little bit heartbreaking to see someone forgetting about their roots. Dishonest

In Focus | Muffed Target 19

2011-03-24T11:25:00.000+07:00

It seems like ages, since the last time I participated in a photo meme. It feels good to join some fun again. Last night, I actually had another shot in mind. But when I took a batch of shots this morning, the following photo appeared to be a perfect fit in contrast to Thom's submitted 'tree' photo this week. I say both of us gotta learn more how to get in focus, even though mother nature can be

EXILE: Michi, The Road English Lyrics #HelpJapan

2011-03-23T06:38:00.002+07:00

I'm still trying to give highlight on Japan's crisis after the March 11th earthquake and tsunami, so I have chosen the song "Michi" by EXILE. The beautiful lyrics emphasis on hope, dreams, love, heart, courage, friends and smile. Special times and memories that will lead you back on the road to the future. A feeling like spring to stop cry and move on. Because, things you took for granted will

Japan Crisis: Translation of Siaran Pers PPI Jepang, Indonesian Student Association Statement to Press

2011-03-21T09:36:00.005+07:00

This is a raw translation of Siaran Pers PPI Jepang only shared for informative purposes, because I saw that there was still no English translation available. Hopefully it can help to reduce the anxiety and fear of anyone in need. No copyright infringement intended. Lets help and pray for Japan. Statement of The Indonesian Student Association in Japan (PPI Japan) about Unprofessional National

Integrity | Sensational Haiku Wednesday

2011-03-16T08:03:00.001+07:00

Thanks to Jenn for this week's theme Integrity Hold on to morals.Once power is in your hands. Be one to rely.~RA Sometimes it's easy to forget about idealism, when your hands get on power. Sadly but true, even the most vocal warrior can become quiet as a mouse once sitting in a comfortable seat. It is my biggest hope to see more people using their power to help others rather than to suppress