by nate on Thursday, January 7th, 2010 | Entertainment, News | No Comments

Jesse James, reality TV star husband of Sandra Bullock, has won the latest battle in the ongoing custody feud he’s had with his ex-wife.

Sandra Bullock husband was married Janine Lindemulder and they both had a daughter together. Janine is a producer of porn movies and spent some time in jail for the charges related to tax evasion. During the time the Janine was in jail Sandra Bullock took care of the daughter.

The court also denied the Sandra Bullock husband’s previous wife the right to keep the daughter for the night except for Christmas. The court also ordered Janine to keep daughter away from her new husband who has also been charged for various crimes.

Sandra Bullock husband winning the custody rights is just a small achievement in the long list for the actress.

Movie of Sandra Bullock – The Blind Side is the first movie ever that has achieved the unprecedented success at the U.S. box office in which the lead actress is a female. The movie has also broken the record of ticket sales of the movie Julia Roberts which was an Oscar Winning movie released in 2000.

And this is not the end – Save the best for the last. She has been victorious in the category of “Favorite Movie Actress “ in the People’s Choice Awards. In 2009 Sandra Bullock was nominated for 2 Golden Globe Awards and one Screen Actors Guild Award.

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by wildcherry on Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009 | Family, Love | No Comments

While at the park one day, a woman sat down next to a man on a bench near a playground.“That’s my son over there,” she said, pointing to a little boy in a red sweater who was gliding down the slide.

“He’s a fine looking boy” the man said. “That’s my daughter on the bike in the white dress.”

Then, looking at his watch, he called to his daughter. “What do you say we go, Melissa?”

Melissa pleaded, “Just five more minutes, Dad. Please? Just five more minutes.”

The man nodded and Melissa continued to ride her bike to her heart’s content. Minutes passed and the father stood and called again to his daughter. “Time to go now?”

Again Melissa pleaded, “Five more minutes, Dad. Just five more minutes.”

The man smiled and said, “OK.”

“My, you certainly are a patient father,” the woman responded.

The man smiled and then said, “Her older brother Tommy was killed by a drunk driver last year while he was riding his bike near here. I never spent much time with Tommy and now I’d give anything for just five more minutes with him. I’ve vowed not to make the same mistake with Melissa.

She thinks she has five more minutes to ride her bike. The truth is, I get Five more minutes to watch her play.”

Life is all about making priorities, what are your priorities?
Give someone you love 5 more minutes of your time today!

Tags: Family, life priorities, life priority, making priorities in life, Parenting, Priorities, Success

by nate on Thursday, November 26th, 2009 | Diary, Family, Friendship, Inspiration, Life, Love, Relationship | No Comments

I just got this from a friend, I feel that we should share the values.
“When I was a little girl, my mom liked to make breakfast food for dinner every now and then. And I remember one night in particular when she had made breakfast after a long, hard day at work.

On that evening so long ago, my mom placed a plate of eggs, sausage, and extremely burned toast in front of my dad.  I remember waiting to see if anyone noticed! Yet all my dad did was reach for his toast, smile at my mom, and ask me how my day was at school. I don’t remember what I told him that night, but I do remember watching him smear butter and jelly on that toast and eat every bite!

When I got up from the table that evening, I remember hearing my mom apologize to my dad for burning the toast. And I’ll never forget what he said: ‘Baby, I love burned toast.’

Later that night, I went to kiss Daddy good night and I asked him if He really liked his toast burned. He wrapped me in his arms and said, ‘Debbie, your Momma put in a hard day at work today and she’s real tired. And besides-a little burnt toast never hurt anyone!’.

You know, life is full of imperfect things…and imperfect people. I’m not the best housekeeper or cook.
What I’ve learned over the years is that learning to accept each other’s faults - and choosing to celebrate each other’s differences - are the one of the most important keys to creating a healthy, growing, and lasting relationship.

We could extend this to any relationship in fact - as understanding is the base of any relationship, be it a husband-wife or parent-child or friendship! “

Tags: Family, Life, meaning of life, relationship, sharing, value of life

by wildcherry on Friday, September 4th, 2009 | Career, Life | No Comments

Being a Mom is probably the most rewarding job in the world, but it can also be a job that is not recognized for the amount of work that goes into it and the time and stress it can bring a mother.

Stay at home Mom’s need inspiration every now and again, as much as anyone who works full time or part time in any job. I just want to highlight here that Mom’s are special and some of the reasons why they are so special.

In how many ordinary jobs does one person have to do the role of almost everyone in the company? Stay at home Mom’s have to be the CEO, the cleaner, maid, chef, taxi driver, psychologist, accountant and so many other jobs. The work of a stay at home Mom is incredible. Multi-tasking is not a good enough word, maybe super-multi-tasking would better describe what stay at home Mom’s do.

Mom’s, remember this and remember you are special, take inspiration from the fact that there are many people who just could not do what you do. Imagine the life skills you have now, I doubt there is much that you couldn’t turn your hand to now. You didn’t get an instruction manual when the kids were born, you learned all you had to by trial and error, maybe a little bit of learning from other people, but mainly you do this on your own.

Take inspiration from the fact that you are watching your children grow up, you will look back in the future and remember these magical times you had together, the good times as well as the bad. Motherly love is the most special love there is, it’s a special bond, take pride that you are making the most of this love and enjoy every moment.

Tags: Family, Inspiration, Mom's, Mothering, motivation, Parenting, Stay At Home Mom's, Success

by wildcherry on Tuesday, July 7th, 2009 | Family, Love | No Comments

What is your definition of success as a parent?

Most parents have career goals or relationship goals, but fail to set goals for parenting. You need to have a clear definition of success as a parent, and the steps you’ll take to get there. One guest’s definition is seeing her children growing up happy and secure and feeling good about themselves. Dr. Phil says this is a great goal, but adds that all parents should “help their children discover their authentic self — discovering that which is truly, uniquely theirs.” Find your children’s strengths and then go with them.

Do what works.
Some parents yell at their children or spank them repeatedly, only to have them disobey. Dr. Phil advises against this type of parenting. “If you’re doing something that works, then you shouldn’t have to do it over and over again,” he says. If you are parenting effectively, it should change the honor, respect, and obedience in your children. If it doesn’t, you may need to change your style to meet the needs of your kids.

Different children need to be parented differently.
“You’ve got to be a chameleon,” Dr. Phil says. “You’ve got to change styles with different children.” For example, if you’re an authoritarian parent, you may want to take a less direct approach with a rebellious child. Allow them to decide some things, and come up with some ideas and solutions.

Spend time with children individually.
Celebrate you children’s differences. “I think it’s very important that children feel special at home so they feel special when they go out into the world,” Dr. Phil says. “One of the best ways to do that is for you to have a unique relationship with each one of them.” While Dr. Phil thinks family rituals are important, seperate activities with children can also help them appreciate their individuality.

Modeling is important.
Children learn what they live. Are you asking your kids to clean their rooms when they see that your room is a mess? This does not create accountability in children, Dr. Phil says. Do what you say you’re going to do and step up your own game!

Children should predict the consequences of their actions.
“When you determine a consequence, it has to be determined on whether it works or not,” Dr. Phil says. One guest would take away her children’s video games if they didn’t clean their rooms, but they would still be able to watch videos. “Personally, I would go home and say, ‘I want the room cleaned, and anything that isn’t in its proper place in one hour is gone. It’s going to the shelter,’” Dr. Phil suggests. By making her children predict the consequences of their behavior with 100 percent accuracy, they will learn to keep their rooms clean, and they will learn the lesson of accountability in life.

From the Dr. Phil show What Type of Parent Are You?

Tags: Family, family advice, family advice column, family first, raising kids, success as a parent, What Type of Parent Are You?

by nate on Thursday, April 16th, 2009 | Family, Inspiration, Life, Love, World | 2 Comments

As we live, we are always trying to reach for a perfection. As a graphic designer, and I can’t deny that the search of perfection never ends. As in our daily activities, we demand the perfection in about everythings we eat, things we do, things we buy, things we wear, the perfection in the surprise party, wedding day, and so on. On the contrary, most times, we don’t get what we had wish for. Should we get disappointed? Shoud we stop looking for a perfection and just do ‘whatever’ attitude? How would you react?

A television ad commissioned by Singapore Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports is answering the question. I admit that this advertising campaign is one of the smartest and most touching advertisement. There’s a laugh, there’s a touch, it’s life! This must have been done with real love!

“these small things you remember, little imperfections that make him perfect”

Tags: advertising, eulogy, Family, funeral, greatest advertising, imperfection, perfection, Singapore, Singapore ministry, smart advertising, Sports, youth

by nate on Wednesday, March 11th, 2009 | Attraction, Knowledge, Travel, World | No Comments

In this Feb. 26, 2009 file photo, the home of Curt and
Deborah Sleeper is seen in Festus, Mo. The eastern Missouri
family expects they’ll be able to stay in the home built
inside a cave after accepting an offer of a private mortgage
contract. Curt Sleeper said Tuesday, March 10, 2009 that a
New Jersey-based business, Logical Source Inc., offered a
15-year loan with a low interest rate that should allow the
family to keep their home.

(AP Photo/Tom Gannam, File)

The main level of the three-story home of Curt and
Deborah Sleeper built in a cave, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009 in
Festus, Mo. The Sleepers have put the house in a cave on
eBay as a backup in case they can’t meet a large payment
due on the property.

(AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

Curt Sleeper talks about his home, a house built in a cave, Thursday,
Feb. 26, 2009 in Festus, Mo. The Sleepers have put the home on eBay as
a backup in case they can’t meet a large payment due on the property.

(AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

The entry room is furnished like a normal home in the cave
home of Curt and Deborah Sleeper, Thursday, Feb. 26,
2009 in Festus, Mo. The Sleepers have put the house in a
cave on eBay as a backup in case they can’t meet a large
payment due on the property.

(AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

Marsaw, 9, plays with a family cat outside the home of Curt and Deborah
Sleeper, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009 in Festus, Mo. The sleepers have put the
house, built in a cave on eBay as a backup in case they can’t meet a large
payment due on the property.

(AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

Tags: cave, cave home, Curt, Deborah, ebay, Family, home, Missouri

by nate on Thursday, July 24th, 2008 | Family, Life | 5 Comments

This is happening in U.S. due to the economic recession today:

“There is a silent cry going out as middle class families gather around their dinner tables each night to talk about how to pay their ballooning bills,” he said. “Middle class families are the engine of our economy, but their earning power and economic security has actually declined in the last seven years.” -Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y.-

My biggest expense is in the food area, but now it’s less since I commit to order catering once to three times a week… I save a lot, even though I still eat a lot haha… yihaaaa
Any suggestion how to live simple and happy?

Tags: Family, happy, live, simple, U.S. recession

by bintangkecil on Monday, June 23rd, 2008 | Family | 2 Comments

How well do you know the word “cancer”?

Well, let’s take the description from wikipedia.org:

Cancer (medical term: malignant neoplasm) is a class of diseases in which a group of cells display the traits of uncontrolled growth (growth and division beyond the normal limits), invasion (intrusion on and destruction of adjacent tissues), and sometimes metastasis (spread to other locations in the body via lymph or blood)

My aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer back in 1998. She had the tumor removed and went through radiation therapy and chemotherapy. She was told by her doctor that she only had 2 years to live at most. Amazingly, she survived. In year 2006 (8 years since she was told that she was going to live until year 2000), she was diagnosed with another brain tumor. This tumor was not a metastasis of the breast tumor. It was a new tumor. It was probably the size of 3cm in diameter. She then had another operation to remove the tumor and went through another chemotherapy. Since she was in Indonesia, I could not visit her that much. Only when I went back to Indonesia, then I will go to Bandung and visit her. She looked so sad and helpless when she was undergoing the second chemotherapy process. Her hair was mostly gone. She also looked really unhealthy. After few years, she was better … until now ..

Again, she found another lump on her breast. She actually already noticed it a year ago but she did not want the family to know and worry about her, or she may also does not want to go through the painful chemotherapy nor radiation therapy again.

What happened to her is very very sad for all of us but it made me think twice (actually maybe more than twice :P) about life. She is still alive though … so that’s the good news

When I found out that she has another breast tumor a week ago, I started to think what I would do if I’m in her shoe. Would I not tell my family? Would have I trusted the doctor’s word of 2 years max? Would have I done everything that I could within that 2 years period?

What would you do?

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Tags: cancer, disease, Family