Just read from kaskus.us, I find something interesting to be shared with u.
Here the 9 sentences that u can try to attract new people. Let's do our best!!
1. "I like your name. Where do u come from?" This could be a great opening sentence and make u know her deeper and better.
2. "What is your last country you visited?" If she is a traveler, she will share her story for the one night!
3. "You have just finished BSc, do u have a plan to take Master degree?" She could tell you what her own interest, and maybe she asks you for your advice.
4. "What is your favorite restaurant?" She will grateful explains her fave restaurant. Maybe for next visiting, she could ask to go with!
5. "What book do u read?" It could be show us her interest in reading. Maybe u can exchange books for the next step. =)
6. "Among your family members, who is the closest with you?" She will tell about her family. maybe about her mother who is talkative, or her father who is selfish. =)
7. "what songs do u have in your ipod?"
8. "are u night or day person?" She won't be curious and answer it with no sense answer. same with u, asking that q rite?
9. "What movie did u see last time?" Maybe she only tell you The Dark Knight. Moreover, you like it also. Why dont u ask her to watch movie together next time?
Nah, it is not hard rite? Take Action Miracle Happen!!
Today I learn how to meet new people. Tomorrow I make a difference..
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Monday, August 25, 2008
Dont Forget Tomorrow!! 26 August Midnight!!
The planet Mars will make a once-in-our lifetime, remarkebly close approach to Earth.
It will look as large as full moon for the naked eye. It will cultivate in August 27th when Mars comes 35M miles of earth. Be sure to see the sky August 27, 12.30 AM. It will look as if the Earth has 2 moons! The next time Mars comes as close as this is in 2287.
Share with ur friends as NO ONE ALIVE TODAY will ever see it again.
It will look as large as full moon for the naked eye. It will cultivate in August 27th when Mars comes 35M miles of earth. Be sure to see the sky August 27, 12.30 AM. It will look as if the Earth has 2 moons! The next time Mars comes as close as this is in 2287.
Share with ur friends as NO ONE ALIVE TODAY will ever see it again.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Change to Succeed; Succeed to Change (part 2)
What is common between them? They both have the same information about dollar. What is the difference between them? Creativity of using the information.
Mr. James knew the information but he didnt take action. His friend used the information to buy $$ and sell it back..
(sorry I haven't finished with it..) have many tasks to do at office.. >,<
Mr. James knew the information but he didnt take action. His friend used the information to buy $$ and sell it back..
(sorry I haven't finished with it..) have many tasks to do at office.. >,<
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Change to Succeed; Succeed to Change
A seminar held to help leper. All fund that collected from this seminar is given to the leper. The speaker of this seminar is Mr. James Gwee (Director of Academia & Training).
This seminar titled "Change to Succeed; Succeed to Change. Ideas to help you anticipate change and how to implement it." As usual, Indonesians people always late (ngaret). And this seminar, from the brochure, should be started at 12.. But, it started at 1 PM.. A videos was shown to show us the profile about Mr. James. After that, Mr James came out to the stage with very energetic (though not as energetic as Mr. Tung)..
My first task was to make 5 hand sign.. It was simple at first, before Mr James told me to do it using opposite hand (left hand)!! Though at first it was hard, but i manage to finish it. What I learn from this is CHANGE! After the task, he explained there are two kind of people from this task. First type is people who are WILLING to change, they are very happy with these change. Second type is people who are FORCED to change, these people are angry, flaunt, easily get sick.
If our action is A so the result is A.. If we want B (B is better than A) as a result, we MUST take action of B. B at first is uncomfortable, unpleasant, awkward, but as we go thorough this process we will enjoy this process. So, NEVER NEVER dream about B if we still have action of A.. What we want always be outside our comfortable area..
What are our barriers to change?
1. MENTAL BARRIER
from story above, opposite hand signed, some people may say, "Ah this is impossible!", "It can't be done", and other sigh..
2. PHYSICAL BARRIER
some people may find it's hard using left hand, or using eye glasses, etc, etc
GET OUT FROM YOUR COMFORT ZONE NOW!!
If you take same ACTION everyday, you will always get the same RESULTS.
If you want different RESULTS, you must CHANGE your ACTION!
This seminar titled "Change to Succeed; Succeed to Change. Ideas to help you anticipate change and how to implement it." As usual, Indonesians people always late (ngaret). And this seminar, from the brochure, should be started at 12.. But, it started at 1 PM.. A videos was shown to show us the profile about Mr. James. After that, Mr James came out to the stage with very energetic (though not as energetic as Mr. Tung)..
My first task was to make 5 hand sign.. It was simple at first, before Mr James told me to do it using opposite hand (left hand)!! Though at first it was hard, but i manage to finish it. What I learn from this is CHANGE! After the task, he explained there are two kind of people from this task. First type is people who are WILLING to change, they are very happy with these change. Second type is people who are FORCED to change, these people are angry, flaunt, easily get sick.
If our action is A so the result is A.. If we want B (B is better than A) as a result, we MUST take action of B. B at first is uncomfortable, unpleasant, awkward, but as we go thorough this process we will enjoy this process. So, NEVER NEVER dream about B if we still have action of A.. What we want always be outside our comfortable area..
What are our barriers to change?
1. MENTAL BARRIER
from story above, opposite hand signed, some people may say, "Ah this is impossible!", "It can't be done", and other sigh..
2. PHYSICAL BARRIER
some people may find it's hard using left hand, or using eye glasses, etc, etc
GET OUT FROM YOUR COMFORT ZONE NOW!!
If you take same ACTION everyday, you will always get the same RESULTS.
If you want different RESULTS, you must CHANGE your ACTION!
Mr James gave me a comparison between General Motors and Microsoft.
GM has Sales in 1996 for U$ 168 billion, whereas Microsoft only has U$ 9 billion.
GM's asset in 1996 is U$ 222 billion, whereas Microsoft has only U$ 10 billion
BUT,
Microsoft's Market Value is U$ 120 billion, whereas GM's market value is only U$50 billion!
what happened with GM? They have 22x bigger asset than Microsoft, but their market value is half less than Microsoft's???
Mr James explained what now have changed. We are now living in A WHOLE NEW WORLD!!
Before 1750, it was Farming Period. Land is number 1. You have land, so you have money. That's why in this era they called someone who has land is LANDLORD. Woahh, LORD man..!! If you had Land, so you are LORD.. That's why some European states expanded their territory in Asia, Africa, South America.
He explained more, between 1750-2000, it was Industrial Period. It began with Industrial revolution. After James Watt found steam engine, the production system became more productive. Hence, land was not the most important anymore. The most important was capital, machines, and buildings!! In this period, you worked hard and you were paid good enough..
NOW! We are living in a new period. It is called Information Period. We are now living in a global village, where Knowledge, Information and Creativity are very important!! Why does the increase of fuel price affect the price of potato? Why does war in Iraq affect the rate of interest bank? Sometimes, it is not logic, but we are living in the world where everything is interlink!!
Old Paradigm says INFORMATION is Power. It happened because there was very very few people have TV and radio. Newspaper is also limited. In Indonesia, there was only one channel TV, TVRI. That's it. We did not have anything. If you had information, it mean that you were more powerful than other people.
How about now? New Paradigm says INFORMATION is PUBLIC Access. CREATIVE use of information is Power. SPEED is a Critical Success factor.
Mr James told about his story. He met his friend on Friday. His friend showed him dollar information from his mobile phone. James asked him, how do you know? He said "I get it from my mobile." Then James says, "you help me lah, set up my mobile also.." Then his friend set it up for James. James was very impressive, "ckck, it's cool man..!!"
Next Tuesday, James met his friend again. His friend says, "James, James. Today, I treat you lunch yaa. I just make money today." James shocked, "How you make money? tell me.." he told James, I got profit 40 million you know, from dollar. Last Friday, I bought dollar at cheaper price. Now the price is higher so I sold it!."
From this story, what is common from them? and what is the difference between them? Please answer my Q before you continue to the next part...
GOING NEXT PART.....
GM has Sales in 1996 for U$ 168 billion, whereas Microsoft only has U$ 9 billion.
GM's asset in 1996 is U$ 222 billion, whereas Microsoft has only U$ 10 billion
BUT,
Microsoft's Market Value is U$ 120 billion, whereas GM's market value is only U$50 billion!
what happened with GM? They have 22x bigger asset than Microsoft, but their market value is half less than Microsoft's???
Mr James explained what now have changed. We are now living in A WHOLE NEW WORLD!!
Before 1750, it was Farming Period. Land is number 1. You have land, so you have money. That's why in this era they called someone who has land is LANDLORD. Woahh, LORD man..!! If you had Land, so you are LORD.. That's why some European states expanded their territory in Asia, Africa, South America.
He explained more, between 1750-2000, it was Industrial Period. It began with Industrial revolution. After James Watt found steam engine, the production system became more productive. Hence, land was not the most important anymore. The most important was capital, machines, and buildings!! In this period, you worked hard and you were paid good enough..
NOW! We are living in a new period. It is called Information Period. We are now living in a global village, where Knowledge, Information and Creativity are very important!! Why does the increase of fuel price affect the price of potato? Why does war in Iraq affect the rate of interest bank? Sometimes, it is not logic, but we are living in the world where everything is interlink!!
Old Paradigm says INFORMATION is Power. It happened because there was very very few people have TV and radio. Newspaper is also limited. In Indonesia, there was only one channel TV, TVRI. That's it. We did not have anything. If you had information, it mean that you were more powerful than other people.
How about now? New Paradigm says INFORMATION is PUBLIC Access. CREATIVE use of information is Power. SPEED is a Critical Success factor.
Mr James told about his story. He met his friend on Friday. His friend showed him dollar information from his mobile phone. James asked him, how do you know? He said "I get it from my mobile." Then James says, "you help me lah, set up my mobile also.." Then his friend set it up for James. James was very impressive, "ckck, it's cool man..!!"
Next Tuesday, James met his friend again. His friend says, "James, James. Today, I treat you lunch yaa. I just make money today." James shocked, "How you make money? tell me.." he told James, I got profit 40 million you know, from dollar. Last Friday, I bought dollar at cheaper price. Now the price is higher so I sold it!."
From this story, what is common from them? and what is the difference between them? Please answer my Q before you continue to the next part...
GOING NEXT PART.....
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
World Youth Day Sydney 14-20 July 2008. Part 3 of 3
Saturday 19th July. No more catechesis today, but I have what they called “Pilgrimage Walk”. There are 4 starting point to walk, they are from Olympic Stadium (29km), Caringbah Station (24km), Blessed Mary Mackillop Chapel (9km) and Central Station (3.5km). I take from Blessed Mary MacKillop Chapel. I cross the Sydney Bridge, and see the Darling Harbor, through Chinese street and 7 power stations of Holy Spirit (wisdom, understanding, knowledge, counsel, courage, piety, awe). It takes about 5 hours of walking including lunch break. I arrive at Southern Cross Precinct (Randwick Racecourse) at 5 PM. It is already very crowded and I get grass for tonight sleep. Hahaha.
The evening vigil starts at 7 PM together with His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI. After evening vigil (9.30 PM), I walk around to adoration room but it is very crowded. I decide to sleep first until 2 AM then go to adoration room until morning. But 1 AM, I waken up because of my friend beside me. He makes unpleasant noise. So I go to adoration room. When I walk, I see some people still have more energy until that time. They are still dancing, singing, and talking. Wow! I think if it is not for God’s grace, they won’t be able to do it!! I go to adoration room for adoration and confession. Until 3 AM, I still can wake up. Looking other pilgrims sleeping in the adoration room, I join with them for sleep (This is very bad!!). 1,5 hours later I am waken up by a sister who asks me to sleep in my place (Actually, this is once of a lifetime experience. Maybe, I won’t sleep together again with God in the same room in this world =p). I directly go to my place and still some people are dancing and singing (It is 4.30 AM). I very amazed with God’s grace!!
20th July 2008, Sunday! It is World Youth Day 2008
I sleep again and in the morning about 6.30 AM, I wake up. It is very cold (almost 3 degree Celsius). I brush my teeth, and then packed up my things as other people are coming for the final mass. Before the final mass, Pope comes in His Papal Mobile go around the area. He gives blessings to 11 lucky toddlers. The Final Mass starts at 10 AM. The Mass is very deeply touched as Pope himself celebrates the mass. Finally, Pope Homily says do not be afraid to invite Holy Spirit in our life. Before the final blessings, I still remember what Pope says when he announces the next WYD host city. He says, “We will meet again in World Youth Day 2011 at Madrid, Spain.” Spanish people suddenly cheer up!!! Finally, Pope gives final blessing and then it is the end of WYD SYD 2008. Although it is only 5 days events, WYD SYD 2008 is an unforgettable event!! There is so much joy, peace in this event. Like what the song says, “There is so much joy in the kingdom. There is so much peace in the kingdom.”
Special thanks to:
1. God Almighty. Creator of Heaven and Earth, without His Grace, this event will not be able to be held.
2. Papa, mama, Kristian. For your prayer throughout the journey of faith and before the journey.
3. Iwan. For his kindness and financial support and sharing in this journey.
4. Elaine, Maggy, Osmond, Valent, and other Jesus Youth Singapore Contingent. Thanks for sharing throughout the journey and make this journey left me a sweet memories.
5. Special deeply thanks to my host family in the Fairfield. Auntie Aleli, Auntie Margaret, Therese, and Paulo. You give us a pleasant stay in your house, and your kindness preparing our breakfast and supper. Thank you also for late night pick up from station to home. Also thank you for your accommodation, internet, water, etc.. You give us the memorable stay while in Australia. God Bless You Always!!
These are the list people that I meet from WYD:
ASIA & OCEANIA
Malaysia, Philippines, Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia, Papua New Genuia, East Timor, New Zealand, Cook Island, China, Japan, Thailand
AFRICA
South Africa, UEA, Oman, Sudan
EUROPE
Germany, UK, Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Poland, Croatia, Belgium, Portugal
AMERICA
USA, Canada, Brazil
The rest, I don't remember. Forgive me.. =p
The evening vigil starts at 7 PM together with His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI. After evening vigil (9.30 PM), I walk around to adoration room but it is very crowded. I decide to sleep first until 2 AM then go to adoration room until morning. But 1 AM, I waken up because of my friend beside me. He makes unpleasant noise. So I go to adoration room. When I walk, I see some people still have more energy until that time. They are still dancing, singing, and talking. Wow! I think if it is not for God’s grace, they won’t be able to do it!! I go to adoration room for adoration and confession. Until 3 AM, I still can wake up. Looking other pilgrims sleeping in the adoration room, I join with them for sleep (This is very bad!!). 1,5 hours later I am waken up by a sister who asks me to sleep in my place (Actually, this is once of a lifetime experience. Maybe, I won’t sleep together again with God in the same room in this world =p). I directly go to my place and still some people are dancing and singing (It is 4.30 AM). I very amazed with God’s grace!!
20th July 2008, Sunday! It is World Youth Day 2008
I sleep again and in the morning about 6.30 AM, I wake up. It is very cold (almost 3 degree Celsius). I brush my teeth, and then packed up my things as other people are coming for the final mass. Before the final mass, Pope comes in His Papal Mobile go around the area. He gives blessings to 11 lucky toddlers. The Final Mass starts at 10 AM. The Mass is very deeply touched as Pope himself celebrates the mass. Finally, Pope Homily says do not be afraid to invite Holy Spirit in our life. Before the final blessings, I still remember what Pope says when he announces the next WYD host city. He says, “We will meet again in World Youth Day 2011 at Madrid, Spain.” Spanish people suddenly cheer up!!! Finally, Pope gives final blessing and then it is the end of WYD SYD 2008. Although it is only 5 days events, WYD SYD 2008 is an unforgettable event!! There is so much joy, peace in this event. Like what the song says, “There is so much joy in the kingdom. There is so much peace in the kingdom.”
Special thanks to:
1. God Almighty. Creator of Heaven and Earth, without His Grace, this event will not be able to be held.
2. Papa, mama, Kristian. For your prayer throughout the journey of faith and before the journey.
3. Iwan. For his kindness and financial support and sharing in this journey.
4. Elaine, Maggy, Osmond, Valent, and other Jesus Youth Singapore Contingent. Thanks for sharing throughout the journey and make this journey left me a sweet memories.
5. Special deeply thanks to my host family in the Fairfield. Auntie Aleli, Auntie Margaret, Therese, and Paulo. You give us a pleasant stay in your house, and your kindness preparing our breakfast and supper. Thank you also for late night pick up from station to home. Also thank you for your accommodation, internet, water, etc.. You give us the memorable stay while in Australia. God Bless You Always!!
These are the list people that I meet from WYD:
ASIA & OCEANIA
Malaysia, Philippines, Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia, Papua New Genuia, East Timor, New Zealand, Cook Island, China, Japan, Thailand
AFRICA
South Africa, UEA, Oman, Sudan
EUROPE
Germany, UK, Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Poland, Croatia, Belgium, Portugal
AMERICA
USA, Canada, Brazil
The rest, I don't remember. Forgive me.. =p
World Youth Day Sydney 14-20 July 2008. Part 2 of 3
Because my story quite long for WYD SYD event. I make it into 3 parts.
1st part is my story between 14-16 July
2nd part is my story between 17-18 July
3rd part is my story between 19-20 July and special thanks.
Thursday 17th July.. Same with yesterday; I have catechesis in the morning. The speaker is a bishop from Philippines. He is very interesting and entertaining. For the lunch, different from yesterday, I must make a group of six to take my lunch. Australian lunch is provided which are bread, tuna, cake, chips, oranges and chips.
After lunch, I immediately go to city (Baranggoro) for Papal Arrival. Arrived in Circular Quay, I walk from station to the site about 20-30 minutes. I feel I am an artist, some people want to High 5 with me (maybe because I bring Singapore flag). It is already crowded when I arrive. Some people want to move to different site but it is not permitted. I get right hand side from the altar. I can see the Pope directly, although His size only 4cm. Hahaha.. The good news is Papal Mobile goes to my site so I can take photo nearer.
In the evening, I and my friend go to Luna Park to watch musical theater Testigos (Spain), which means witness. The performer first tells ten people who have been a witness of Christ in their life. They are included Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta, Pope John Paul II, Cardinal Van Thuan, etc (I don’t remember >,<). After he tells the story, the dancers perform and sing a Spanish song contribute to each one of the witnesses.
Arrive at Fairfield about 11 PM. Auntie Aleli provides me Konge (or porridge) with meat balls. It tastes very very very very very niceee.. I think this is the BEST porridge that I ever had!! She should sell it in Singapore. =p
The next day of WYD, it is Friday 18th July. The same morning as yesterday, I have catechesis with the speaker is His Grace Archbishop of India. In the afternoon, I have Stations of the Cross in the city. It starts at 3 PM; I get at St Mary’s Cathedral. I arrive there about 2 PM. To enter the park of Cathedral, I have a strict security. I must leave my bag then like airport security. There is security screening and a police dog smells at me. Haha. He thinks I have bomb at my body. =p.. I arrive at the site, 4 minutes before the Pope comes out. Haha. I am so lucky. I take some photos of Him.
After dinner, I go to Baranggoro for a festival “Receive The Power Live!” featuring Matt Maher and Darlene Zschech (Hillsong). Some testimonies are told in this festival. One testimony comes from John Pridmore. He was a gangster in UK but now he becomes a witness of Christ and international speaker with his testimony. He also writes a book titled “From Gangland to the Promise Land”. I think I must read his book. Very inspiring one.. There is also a drama from CCR Australia about our life. In youtube.com the title is “Everything” by Lifehouse. It may be the 6 minutes summary of our life. Watch it in youtube.com when you have time, just write “Everything Lifehouse”.
The story goes to part 3....
1st part is my story between 14-16 July
2nd part is my story between 17-18 July
3rd part is my story between 19-20 July and special thanks.
Thursday 17th July.. Same with yesterday; I have catechesis in the morning. The speaker is a bishop from Philippines. He is very interesting and entertaining. For the lunch, different from yesterday, I must make a group of six to take my lunch. Australian lunch is provided which are bread, tuna, cake, chips, oranges and chips.
After lunch, I immediately go to city (Baranggoro) for Papal Arrival. Arrived in Circular Quay, I walk from station to the site about 20-30 minutes. I feel I am an artist, some people want to High 5 with me (maybe because I bring Singapore flag). It is already crowded when I arrive. Some people want to move to different site but it is not permitted. I get right hand side from the altar. I can see the Pope directly, although His size only 4cm. Hahaha.. The good news is Papal Mobile goes to my site so I can take photo nearer.
In the evening, I and my friend go to Luna Park to watch musical theater Testigos (Spain), which means witness. The performer first tells ten people who have been a witness of Christ in their life. They are included Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta, Pope John Paul II, Cardinal Van Thuan, etc (I don’t remember >,<). After he tells the story, the dancers perform and sing a Spanish song contribute to each one of the witnesses.
Arrive at Fairfield about 11 PM. Auntie Aleli provides me Konge (or porridge) with meat balls. It tastes very very very very very niceee.. I think this is the BEST porridge that I ever had!! She should sell it in Singapore. =p
The next day of WYD, it is Friday 18th July. The same morning as yesterday, I have catechesis with the speaker is His Grace Archbishop of India. In the afternoon, I have Stations of the Cross in the city. It starts at 3 PM; I get at St Mary’s Cathedral. I arrive there about 2 PM. To enter the park of Cathedral, I have a strict security. I must leave my bag then like airport security. There is security screening and a police dog smells at me. Haha. He thinks I have bomb at my body. =p.. I arrive at the site, 4 minutes before the Pope comes out. Haha. I am so lucky. I take some photos of Him.
After dinner, I go to Baranggoro for a festival “Receive The Power Live!” featuring Matt Maher and Darlene Zschech (Hillsong). Some testimonies are told in this festival. One testimony comes from John Pridmore. He was a gangster in UK but now he becomes a witness of Christ and international speaker with his testimony. He also writes a book titled “From Gangland to the Promise Land”. I think I must read his book. Very inspiring one.. There is also a drama from CCR Australia about our life. In youtube.com the title is “Everything” by Lifehouse. It may be the 6 minutes summary of our life. Watch it in youtube.com when you have time, just write “Everything Lifehouse”.
The story goes to part 3....
World Youth Day Sydney 14-20 July 2008. Part 1 of 3
Because my story quite long for WYD SYD event. I make it into 3 parts.
1st part is my story between 14-16 July
2nd part is my story between 17-18 July
3rd part is my story between 19-20 July and special thanks.
I arrive in Sydney at 14th July actually. I stay in Parish of Lady of The Rosary in Fairfield. A Pilipino family hosted me in their house. It is 5 stars host family!! I will tell you why I say they are 5 stars. Hahaha..
When I arrive in the Parish, the Parishioner already prepared for us some welcoming pray and party. They provide so much much much food for us. From roasted chicken, lasagna, pasta, fried rice, pizza and even Indian food rice nun! They are very kind and warm welcomed to all pilgrims who stay in their information.
From information that I get, there are more Parishioners who want to be hosted family than the pilgrims! Because of this, the Parish priest split some pilgrims into smaller groups to make sure all Parishioners get pilgrims. Unfortunately, still some parishioners do not get pilgrims.
15th July!! In the morning, I go to CBD of Sydney. I arrive about 10 AM. Some of my groups go to vocation expo, but I decide to Indonesian Gathering to meet some of my friends. Hehehe… I meet 2 ST (read: Super Teen) graduates and some Indonesian pilgrims from Singapore and Australia (Most of them are studying). In the afternoon, I join the opening mass celebrated by His Grace Cardinal George Pell (Archbishop of Sydney). The mass finishes at 6 PM, still not so night. So I decide to go to Veneration of WYD Cross and Icon and have dinner in Hyde Park. Unfortunately, they don’t provide food in Hyde Park. So, I take the dinner at The Domain. Now the time is about 9 PM. The WYD Cross has not reach the Hyde Park (it is used for the opening mass). So I am going to St Mary’s Cathedral which is not far away. Luckily, it is closed at 10 PM so I have about half an hour to walk around.
16th July!! It is Wednesday. I have catechesis today in Parish of Lady of Mt Carmel. The Parishioners celebrate their feast day today. My lesson today is about receiving Holy Spirit, the speaker is a bishop from Australia. I forget his name. The worshiper is rexband (again!). I do some sharing with other pilgrims about what we want to ask from Holy Spirit. After mass, I have lunch with BBQ. If you imagine about grill steak, you are wrong. BBQ what I mean is sausage grill using bread with onion and tomato sauce. For me, it does not make me full.. Hahaha
I go to Hyde Park. Finally, WYD Cross and Icon arrive here. So, I get some time to venerate the cross. I find some interesting stuff; it is small wooden cross written “WYD SYD 08”. The most interesting of this stuff is that it is free!! Hahaha. I take about 40-50 pieces for goodies. =p
In the afternoon, I go to vocation expo (for others it is again!).I am so jealous with my brother; he takes photo with Pope!!
At night, I join the workshop by Christopher West titled “Theology of The Body, introduction about teaching God, Sex, and Marriage by John Paul II”
The workshop is very interesting. Though I am very tired, I can still wake up until the workshop end. Hahaha. I come back to home about 11.45 PM. It is very very tiring! But, my host family is very nice! Auntie Aleli provides me chicken soup that really nice.. :)
To be continue.. Part 2 is just next ahead
1st part is my story between 14-16 July
2nd part is my story between 17-18 July
3rd part is my story between 19-20 July and special thanks.
I arrive in Sydney at 14th July actually. I stay in Parish of Lady of The Rosary in Fairfield. A Pilipino family hosted me in their house. It is 5 stars host family!! I will tell you why I say they are 5 stars. Hahaha..
When I arrive in the Parish, the Parishioner already prepared for us some welcoming pray and party. They provide so much much much food for us. From roasted chicken, lasagna, pasta, fried rice, pizza and even Indian food rice nun! They are very kind and warm welcomed to all pilgrims who stay in their information.
From information that I get, there are more Parishioners who want to be hosted family than the pilgrims! Because of this, the Parish priest split some pilgrims into smaller groups to make sure all Parishioners get pilgrims. Unfortunately, still some parishioners do not get pilgrims.
15th July!! In the morning, I go to CBD of Sydney. I arrive about 10 AM. Some of my groups go to vocation expo, but I decide to Indonesian Gathering to meet some of my friends. Hehehe… I meet 2 ST (read: Super Teen) graduates and some Indonesian pilgrims from Singapore and Australia (Most of them are studying). In the afternoon, I join the opening mass celebrated by His Grace Cardinal George Pell (Archbishop of Sydney). The mass finishes at 6 PM, still not so night. So I decide to go to Veneration of WYD Cross and Icon and have dinner in Hyde Park. Unfortunately, they don’t provide food in Hyde Park. So, I take the dinner at The Domain. Now the time is about 9 PM. The WYD Cross has not reach the Hyde Park (it is used for the opening mass). So I am going to St Mary’s Cathedral which is not far away. Luckily, it is closed at 10 PM so I have about half an hour to walk around.
16th July!! It is Wednesday. I have catechesis today in Parish of Lady of Mt Carmel. The Parishioners celebrate their feast day today. My lesson today is about receiving Holy Spirit, the speaker is a bishop from Australia. I forget his name. The worshiper is rexband (again!). I do some sharing with other pilgrims about what we want to ask from Holy Spirit. After mass, I have lunch with BBQ. If you imagine about grill steak, you are wrong. BBQ what I mean is sausage grill using bread with onion and tomato sauce. For me, it does not make me full.. Hahaha
I go to Hyde Park. Finally, WYD Cross and Icon arrive here. So, I get some time to venerate the cross. I find some interesting stuff; it is small wooden cross written “WYD SYD 08”. The most interesting of this stuff is that it is free!! Hahaha. I take about 40-50 pieces for goodies. =p
In the afternoon, I go to vocation expo (for others it is again!).I am so jealous with my brother; he takes photo with Pope!!
At night, I join the workshop by Christopher West titled “Theology of The Body, introduction about teaching God, Sex, and Marriage by John Paul II”
The workshop is very interesting. Though I am very tired, I can still wake up until the workshop end. Hahaha. I come back to home about 11.45 PM. It is very very tiring! But, my host family is very nice! Auntie Aleli provides me chicken soup that really nice.. :)
To be continue.. Part 2 is just next ahead
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Youth Arise 10-13 July!
This is a festival which is held by Youth Arise International as one of pre-WYD events. It takes place in St Joseph Nudgee College in Brisbane.
For the last 5 nights, I stay in classroom with about 30 other people from Malaysia, Philippines, Australia, India and some other African states.
The festival starts in the afternoon with a session titled “Gathering of the Nations”. The speaker is Henry Cappello who is a president of Youth Arise International. After that, we are celebrating mass with the celebrant His Grace John Bathersby (Archbishop of Brisbane). At night, we have some night festival. For God, we are jumping, cheering as the worshippers, emmanuelworship and Matt Maher, sing praise and worship songs such as “Your Grace is Enough”, “Trading My Sorrows”, etc.
Second day, I have 2 Workshops that I must choose from several workshops. I choose “Visionary Leadership” by Shayne Bennett and “Equipped for Mission” by Robert Clarke. This first workshop is very inspiring for me as he says that to be a leader we must surrender ourselves to God for His guidance. Another workshop is about their sharing in service team.
Third day, I join with other pilgrims in the central Brisbane with program “The Heart of The City”. Before departure, I have a mass celebrated by Fr. Gino Henriques (he is from Singapore, yey!!). When I am in the city, I meet some pilgrims from Papua New Genueia, East Timor, some African states and all people from many states in the world. It is very exciting to meet them as one body of Christ, sharing one faith in Jesus.
Last day (13th July), Sunday. I join two workshops titled “The Young Catholic Church” and “University Outreach”. I inspire to be a founder of Catholic club in SIM after these two workshops. Just for your information, SIM does not have Catholic Club. For the last night festival, three performers in one stage together! (emmanuelworship, rexband, and Matt Maher).
Finally it is finished. Tomorrow 3 AM must wake up and will go to the Airport.
Fly to Sydney, Australia!!
For the last 5 nights, I stay in classroom with about 30 other people from Malaysia, Philippines, Australia, India and some other African states.
The festival starts in the afternoon with a session titled “Gathering of the Nations”. The speaker is Henry Cappello who is a president of Youth Arise International. After that, we are celebrating mass with the celebrant His Grace John Bathersby (Archbishop of Brisbane). At night, we have some night festival. For God, we are jumping, cheering as the worshippers, emmanuelworship and Matt Maher, sing praise and worship songs such as “Your Grace is Enough”, “Trading My Sorrows”, etc.
Second day, I have 2 Workshops that I must choose from several workshops. I choose “Visionary Leadership” by Shayne Bennett and “Equipped for Mission” by Robert Clarke. This first workshop is very inspiring for me as he says that to be a leader we must surrender ourselves to God for His guidance. Another workshop is about their sharing in service team.
Third day, I join with other pilgrims in the central Brisbane with program “The Heart of The City”. Before departure, I have a mass celebrated by Fr. Gino Henriques (he is from Singapore, yey!!). When I am in the city, I meet some pilgrims from Papua New Genueia, East Timor, some African states and all people from many states in the world. It is very exciting to meet them as one body of Christ, sharing one faith in Jesus.
Last day (13th July), Sunday. I join two workshops titled “The Young Catholic Church” and “University Outreach”. I inspire to be a founder of Catholic club in SIM after these two workshops. Just for your information, SIM does not have Catholic Club. For the last night festival, three performers in one stage together! (emmanuelworship, rexband, and Matt Maher).
Finally it is finished. Tomorrow 3 AM must wake up and will go to the Airport.
Fly to Sydney, Australia!!
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