Showing posts with label Dream. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dream. Show all posts

Mar 10, 2015

Mind Mapping

A few years ago, I posted this picture on the left, read here: My future house

Just this week, I took a snap shot of Marilyn posing in front of my bookshelf a few weeks ago, posted the picture on instagram with "What are we reading, Mama?".

Then, a few days after, I realized something... I have been storing this dream in my mind for years!

My library is not 5 times bigger and richer (yet), but it already is inside my own home. 
My dog is a she (2,5 years now), but she is a black, hold your breath... a Black Labrador.

Oh. wow. 

Way to synchronize, universe. 

And to God be the Glory, Sola Gratia.









Jan 29, 2015

The Most Inspiring Elementary School Student

Meet my new hero; A Kenyan woman named Priscilla Sitienei who is going to class with six of her great-great-grandchildren in order to complete her primary school education. She is 90.
Sitienei is a midwife in the village of Ndalat with no skill to read and write. She joined Leaders Vision Preparatory School five years ago in order to learn how to, with hopes to pass on her knowledge of herbs and natural medicines by writing them down. To this day, she’s believed to be the oldest primary school student in the world. Her classmates call her “Gogo,” which translates from the local language, Kalenjin, as “grandmother.” And as if we do not learn from her enough, she wears the school uniform!
Below are Gogo's words as told to the BBC:
“I’d like to be able to read the Bible, I also want to inspire children to get an education. Too many older children are not in school. They even have children themselves. They tell me they are too old,” she continued. “I tell them, ‘Well I am at school and so should you. I see children who are lost, children who are without fathers, just going round and round, hopeless. I want to inspire them to go to school.” 
“I want to say to the children of the world, especially girls, that education will be your wealth, don’t look back and run to your father,” she said. “With education you can be whatever you want, a doctor, lawyer, or pilot.”
Sitienei still works as a midwife, sometimes assisting women to give birth in her dorm room, which she shares with her great-great-grandchild. She is the motivator, inspiration, a fun friend to all her class mates. 
And the world.
ps: What's our excuse?


Aug 3, 2014

Burn the Bridge

I have learned that burning a bridge is not about who is right and who is wrong.
It is simply because you just need to decide where your heart is invested in. 
And, frankly, you cannot invest in every people, every circle, every drama, work force and or every relationship there is in life.

Needles to say, I can relate to it.

And ablaze the way, it did.




Jun 4, 2014

Guys to have fun with. But not to go home with

Presenting you my maiden article in Hello Bali, June edition: "Get your flirt on; Guys to have fun with. But not to go home with!"
Read it here: Get your flirt on!

ps: This is not my first officially published article, there are some in other magazines: Three years (and counting) in paradiseBali through the lenses of a photo-mania etc. And I sure am working hard to get some more out there. 

Thank you for reading my pieces of wanderings, beautiful people!

xoxo
Tressabel Hutasoit



Mar 29, 2014

If you were not afraid

If fear is nowhere to be found in my bone... This is what I am going to do: Just quit and actually write that book I have been rambling about the past 3 years.
Everybody knows how much I love my job and how proud I am of the company. But this calling is getting louder, and to fulfill that; I have to be fearless. This of course revolves around financial stability. How would I pay my house? Will the calling be as fulfilling, at one point, financial wise? Am I going to let go easily; all the perks that I am now enjoying?
Is status really does not matter to me? What about my health plan?

See?!
This can only happen if I am THAT brave... gutsy, lionhearted, and filled with flaming courage.

And, in love life? Oh gawd. This is even harder.
I will fall hopelessly in love. And be vulnerable. :)

What about you?

ps: This post is lawfully inspired by this tumblr.




May 21, 2013

Home is where the heart is (part 2)

Well hello!
Just want give a quick update on the house progress... haha! Ya, I have moved in, hence the inconsistency of blogging the past days. It is not a pretty house to live in just yet but I am working on it. The garden will need to wait for another month or two (eeks!) since apparently it cost a fortune. Surprise surprise.

If you have purchased a house through a developer, you may understand that the house did not come with a fence. I had to come up with extra fund for that. So, practicing a serious cost cutting budgeted life is what took me to this first picture below:


I decided to move the -originally was prepared in the middle of the front yard-garage to another side. The next picture is taken just a few days ago when I had (and loved) to be the lady chief to these kind workers. I am so lucky to have found a very cooperative contractors.

Since I do not have all my books here in Bali, shipping them soon from Jakarta is in the agenda. This is just a snap shot of my eye-candy shelf (most of the furniture will be using the same wood material; white-washed oak)
ps: That Sylvia Plath frame is actually an article about her taken from International Herald. Way to safe more dimes eh?

And, the semi-outdoor kitchen! I am still thinking of ways to design them and have actually picked the dining table and chairs. You cannot really see it but the floor and the kitchen walls are made out of granites tiles. They were expensive... but I got them at this crazy sale at a house depo. From Rp300,000 per box (contains of 5 pieces of 60*60 tiles), down to Rp100,000 per box.
Yes, that's Solikhin the real chief worker.


Feb 8, 2013

Home is where the heart is (part.1)

Few months have gone by since I share you the dream house story. I remember promising the updates on the development, but in between work, sleepless nights, daily routines and what not (not to mention being hospitalized during the holidays), I have missed doing so.

If you are planning to buy a house or in the middle of building one, always be prepared with:  
Extra budget. Because you know... you just have to have that particular door panel, or that drifted wood window frames, and oh... that granite for your kitchen floor that suddenly looks better if you move it to the backyard to become a semi-outdoor one... :)
Understanding with delays in time. Always allow at least 1 extra month from the readiness scheduled . If it's a ready unit, it should not take that much of time. In my case, it started from an empty land. When I was told it will take no more than 3 months, I know it may take the developer and the contractor longer than that. It's true. But I am not that upset. I can understand.

Another thing, never compromise on what you think is the most important part of the house. For me, it's the backyard and the location. So even expanding the building can be tempting, I stick to my first plan. Small house, huge backyard. 
Same goes to location. Other house may seem cheaper but good location can be priceless.

In general, everything seems to be at its place and I keep thanking God for his endearing blessings.

For without Him, there is no way I would ever be able to post this kind of picture below...




Oct 23, 2012

Tell me your dreams

And you know what, I also mention something about buying a house, last December, here: If you were not afraid . Not only in my Bucket List post!
Isn't that crazy how things can fall together for the best of you? How you are drawn to  achieve your dreams

I cannot thank my God enough. Sorry for the overwhelming posts on this subject tho' ;). For some people this might just be an -ah, ok- moment, but for me; this is huge.

Do I have other dreams? Hell ya, this is one of the big one and there still sooo many... Well, the list also contains something like 'Own a Chanel bag' (yes, I do not own one and I refuse to buy a faux!), or 'Ink my body' (this one is more related to my guts). 

I want to know. What is in your bucket list? What your dreams are? The wildest? The corniest?

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Oct 19, 2012

No #1 in my Bucket List, checked!

Exactly a year ago, I posted this , and in that post I mentioned one vivid point about how I someday will be too busy to blog being too occupied decorating my own house. Well... let me tell you something that I have been meaning to tell you!

Truth be told, I can be a bit superstitious sometimes. Simply because I can be too afraid that I am going to jinx it. Haha! But now, I can let the 'not so much of a secret' out. I cannot describe you enough on how happy I am, and how blessed I am as one God's child. 
Years and years of hard work pays off indeed. I can be very determined too when it comes to a goal, but still...this is only because of God's grace. He enables me to achieve something that is greater than anything that ever comes to my mind. Bigger than what I can ever imagined.

And though that I realize (with all my heart and soul) that I have to work twice as smart and hard after this, I have an absolute reason to do so. By super strong willingness, a giant faith and guts.... I am happy to tell you that... *drum roll
Well, let's just say I need this kind of book now :)

Yes, I am what it says on the title. 

Ps: 1 Corinthians 2:9


Mar 13, 2012

A look into the future

" The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams " Eleanor Roosevelt.
 Read the full story here .

Jan 28, 2012

Future house

This is like a mind mapping of my future house. 

A library and a giant black Labrador? Precise! 
I am thinking of Baron or Lennon for his name (if it is a he) 
And, oh hold it... my library is going to be five times richer, bigger, nicer.

Captive Reader

Jan 12, 2012

Mom-Baby-Beach

I will have this kind of shot one day. Watch me!
( only that my baby will not wear socks at the beach)

From That kindofwoman

Dec 18, 2011

If you were not afraid

This is the question:


This is my answer(s): 1. Fall in and out of love again.Take risk in getting my heart broken or maybe.. who knows... cherished! 2. Singing in front of all the flock at church. Without crying. 3. Say yes to a proposal. 4. Get that darn beautiful tattoo . 5. Buy that house. 6. Kiss a cute stranger. 7. Skydiving. Skydiving. Skydiving.

How about you?

    Nov 9, 2011

    A real Mermaid

    Nadya Vessey, is a competitive swimmer who's had both legs amputated due to a birth condition. On a one not  so ordinary day at the beach, she had a conversation with a child about, yea- Mermaid and somehow the idea sticks strong enough to inspire her action afterwards. Vessey quickly contacted Weta workshops, an award-winning design and manufacturing facility. Two years later, Weta developed a practical and beautiful mermaid tail specifically designed for Vessey. She hopes to use the tail in the swimming section of an upcoming triathlon. 

    Below is the scene happened on the day she met the little boy, from Vessey's own memory;
    Vessey : "One day a little boy came up, he must have been about four and he saw me taking off my (prosthetic) legs and he started with the 'why' questions, you know, 'why haven't you got any legs', etc.
    "And I said 'have you heard of The Little Mermaid and he said 'yes' and I said 'I'm a mermaid' and he got this look on his face and he said 'Wow that's cool!' and ran off to tell his dad.
    "I'll have to turn up to that beach again sometime with my tail - just in case he's there." 

    ps:  Vessey is in her 50s :)

    from here

    Sep 4, 2011

    Dreams

    Hey you, yes You! Do you know that dreams are.... eeerr...Well, let's cut the crap here; What I am trying to say is...
    Via Lauren M
    ps: And I think you should believe in them too :)

    Aug 30, 2011

    Secret Project On the Go!

    Pssst... I am working on a project. Pulling a dream out of its comfort hideaway and carving it into reality.
    Do not worry, it is not anything illegal. It will not cause any harm. A part of my heart says It's kinda late for me to be start doing this- but a bigger part says; It is now or never. Wish me all the luck in the world and strongest willed heart anyone could ever have. Though the project is taking a baby steps now, I know -with God's grace- this really is happening. Fingers crossed.
    And yes, I will keep you posted on the progress. 

    from Saying Images

    Mar 21, 2010

    Menyoal Perubahan


    Apa kabar?
    Kemarin saya bertemu dengan seorang sahabat lama. Definisi lama disini bukan karena kami berkawan dari masa kanak-kanak.. Kami bahkan belum pernah tinggal di lingkungan yang sama dalam waktu lebih dari beberapa bulan.. Pertemuan-pertemuan saya dan kawan lama saya ini bahkan masih bisa dihitung dengan jari (kaki dan tangan). Tapi saya tahu,kami pantas menyandang nama itu.
    Karena lama bukan cuma punya waktu. Lama bisa jadi milik kedalaman, kemudahan kita bisa bercakap cakap lagi tanpa repot mengejar apa yang sudah terlewat,minim kecanggungan dan tak sarat dengan usaha saling membanggakan diri.
    Singkatnya,setelah bertahun tak kunjung sua...akhirnya kita bertemu lagi. Dan katanya "kamu tak banyak berubah" (Mungkin karena hidung saya tak mendadak mancung,kulit saya yang mewakili negri ini juga tak berubah jadi bening dan badan saya juga tak sekonyong konyong jadi langsing )
    Dan utar saya "Kamu juga". Dan kepala kami setuju akan keduanya. Dan kami tertawa.
    Saya belum pernah berpikir bahwa waktu bertahun, tempaan berbagai hal, pendidikan, pekerjaan, kehilangan,sakit atau kebahagiaan...mungkin pada satu titik akan mengembalikan kita pada diri kita yang sesungguhnya. Mungkin kawan lama saya ini tidak akan berujar seperti itu kalau kita bertemu tahun lalu misalnya? Atau saya dan dia memang sesungguhnya saling mengenal sejauh itu? Sedalam itu? Selama itu?
    Akhirnya saya terpekur pada kata itu "perubahan". Hal yang sepenuhnya kita bisa lakoni... Kalau kita mau.
    Kalau majalah fesyen memaparkan make over dramatis, saya mengerti. Tapi perubahan dalam keseharian,dalam upaya mengejar impian, dalam hal mencinta atau tidak, dalam status, dalam nilai atau iman yang kamu percaya, pastinya membutuhkan nyali dan asa yang lebih besar dari sekedar mengganti potongan rambut atau mencoba tone warna lipstik baru.
    Saya baru akan menantangnya. Perubahan (bukan soal fesyen). Kawan saya terlihat cukup bersuka...Tapi saya belum sempat bercerita pada dia keseluruhannya...
    Perubahan pertama. Soal status.
    Belum lama ini, saya menguliti diri lapis demi lapis seakan akan saya ini bawang bombay atahu ular (dan itu sakitnya luar biasa) lewat terpaan badai yang mungkin tak terlalu besar buat sebagian orang, tetapi cukup menohok bagi saya. Terutama karena saya terkategorikan sebagai manusia yang cukup cengeng.
    Oh ya, kalau-kalau kau belum tahu. Saya ini gampang sekali meneteskan buliran airmata. Entah karena bencana alam yang beritanya jadi sorotan dunia, ataupun sekedar melihat sinaran mata seekor monyet yang dipaksa tuannya beraksi konyol agar menimbulkan iba, lalu menyulurkan rupiah. Saya pernah menawarkan diri apa saya boleh membelikan sesisir pisang? Tuannya mendelik sewot. Lebih baik kasih uang Mbak, begitu kata si kerempeng itu. Saya buang muka, karena sepengetahuan saya, monyet tidak suka belanja. Buat saya atraksi topeng monyet itu sama sekali tidak ada lucunya... Menyedihkan malah. Maaf kalau saya melantur sejenak.
    Kembali ke topik perubahan.
    Saya sadar,betapa leganya bisa mengetahui siapa diri saya sesungguhnya. Mulai dari apa yang saya percayai,apa yang tidak… Apa yang hendak saya cari,mana yang harus saya lepaskan. Mana yang harus saya perjuangkan… apa yang harus saya relakan. Walau ibaratnya saya sudah terlanjur daftar dan ikut kursus renang untuk lalu tahu bahwa saya alergi air kolam.
    Tahap berikut,menceritakannya pada kekasih-kekasih hati yang berbagi darah dengan saya. Ini cukup berat. Bukan hanya karena norma adat dan budaya atau legalitas yang terkadang lebih angkuh dari manusianya sendiri… Bukan sekedar soal peran menjadi teladan atahu kutukan.
    Tetapi karena saya sangat mencintai mereka… Dan saya harap suatu saat mereka mengerti..
    Saya tak lagi bisa berpura-pura. Seperti kata Arwendo Atmowiloto dalam Blakanis. "Musuh utama kejujuran bukanlah kebohongan...melainkan kepura-puraan".. 
    Baik pura-pura jujur atahu sebaliknya… pura-pura patuh...pura-pura bahwa pribadi itu adalah diri saya...
    Apalagi pura-pura bahagia.
    Sekali lagi, itu,soal status.
    Perubahan kedua... Mengejar impian dan sedikit saja tentang kebebasan. 
    Saya tahu saya aman dalam sangkar ini...saya tahu saya dicintai dengan cukup,diperlakukan dengan benar,dibekali dengan aman dan teratur. Saya tahu, dan tidak mempertanyakan itu. Lalu, saya merindu pada diri saya sendiri. Rindu sampai ngilu.
    Saya terlalu tua untuk baru berintrospeksi? Semoga tidak. Karena,setelah menekan segala gengsi akhirnya itu saya lakukan juga. Dan saya tahu saya harus pergi. Bukan karena penghuni lain dalam sangkar ini. Bukan karena ada beberapa kicauan yang memekakkan telinga, bukan juga karena saya terlalu lapar.
    Tetapi karena saya rindu.Rindu sekali.... Pada saya yang sesungguhnya penyendiri, pada saya yang suka baca puisi, pada saya yang mungkin masih menanti pemenuhan sebuah janji...
    Kawan saya sempat juga bertanya kenapa saya tidak menulis lagi. Saya bilang otak saya menjelma bodoh. Dia tertawa. Semoga bukan membenarkan. Kali ini,apa boleh saya pakai waktu sebagai alasan? Saya terseret dalam kesibukan yang belum tentu saya cintai,saya berputar pada pusaran air yang tak bisa saya mengerti. Tapi saya tak bisa merubah pusaran itu. Saya tahu. Kalau perubahan arus yang kau nanti, lebih baik kau cari sungai yang lain. Itu kata seorang bijak yang saya kenal dulu.
    Jadi, kalau saya pergi, mohon pahami bahwa saya tidak sedang mengutuki jalan ini... Semua baik. Semua punya ceritanya sendiri. 
    Kebetulan saja... Saya baru berbenah diri. Sedikit...
    Kebetulan saja... Saya baru mengerti terkadang pilihan tak selalu hitam atahu putih. Apa sesudah ini saya akan banyak menulis lagi? Itu saya belum bisa pastikan, tapi paling tidak, surat ini lahir dari hati saya dan otak yg menumpul itu tadi. Ini,tulisan kan?
    Lagipula...Saya tahu kita akan baik-baik saja. Kita hanya tidak akan mudah untuk bisa bersama sama.
    Apa kita akan bertemu lagi,mungkin.
    Sebelum lupa, saya harus bilang terimakasih atas perjalanan ini...Hai sahabat-sahabat... (atau bukan). Kebersamaa kita sedikit banyak menjadikan diri saya yang sekarang ini. Saya yang cengeng tapi harus jadi (sok) berani, yang penyendiri tapi mencoba bersosialisasi. Yang merasa nyaman… tapi harus belajar terbang.
    Ingat... Jagai dirimu baik..sukai,cintai dirimu dengan layak...
    Itu satu-satunya cara agar kau tak tersesat dalam hatimu sendiri.
    Setidaknya, itu yang saya tahu.
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    Salam,
    Tressabel
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