Kelas Ibadah Remaja 27-29 Juli 2014

Hey Darla,

Long time no see. I’m having my holiday. Well, one month of my holiday passed already and I have 1 month left. Last Saturday, I joined a class at temple not far from my house. That is a class that taught morality, and I have amazing 3 days there ! I really mean it, A-MA-ZING ! I went there with one of my seniors. Okay, this post will be very long. So, prepare your eyes if you want to read it. ^^

We arrived on Saturday night. I get a vegetarian Bakpao to eat before sleep. I met a lot of new friends there. I shared my room with another 8 girls. We are 9, in room number 9. Some are younger, older, and some are as old as me. That was my first time to meet them. Really a new situation for me. To be honest, I was really really really excited for that event. I couldn’t stop smiling to welcome that event. 

We introduced ourselves, arranged our stuff near bed, without talk too much, we went to bed and sleep. We slept earlier because we would have outdoor activities next day. Then on Sunday, after having breakfast, we went to Brastagi ! The most enjoyable city in North Sumatera ! First we had so many games at Taman Jubileum. I love fresh air. Then til about 2 pm, we continued our trip to Hillpark. We have 2 hours free to play there. Two hours are a little bit short time. We took some pictures, played some adventures there. I have played Puting Beliung, Roller Coaster, Biang Lala, Bom Bom Car, and the one I forgot the name. My unforgotten adventure is the roller coaster one. I don’t have the courage to sit at the first row. My friend, Yanti asked me to sit at the first row with her. I am not brave enough. So, I had my seat at the third row with Indah. I hold my safety belt with my left hand, then hold the safety stick very very strongly.We took a deep breath before the roller coaster started. Me and Indah shout a lot. We closed our eyes tightly. LOL. The safety belt is not really tight or maybe I’m the one who is so skinny. I felt like the roller coaster shake my body very strongly when turn left or right. It’s my first time to have roller coaster with a new friend. Indah is very funny. All the students took pict together before going back. We had a really great day. As we got back to temple, we took a bath, dinner, and shared our feelings about that day. We slept at 9 or 10 pm. Actually, I really seldom sleep early, I usually sleep at 12 a.m the earliest. Lol. But I can adjust myself very well. 

Group 2

Our Theme Song: One Heart. But there were so many hearts. LOL

Our Group Logo

Indah, Acien, Novita, Yanti, and Me

Acien, Novita, Yanti, and Me ^^

Thanks to ci Vera for taking our pict !

Ah, I forgot to tell you. About 5 p.m, we are not allowed to use our phone anymore. Our phones are kept by our mentor. Sure I could do it. I don’t depend too much on my phone.

The 2^nd day.

I got up at 6 a.m. Take a bath then breakfast. We had a long class on this 2^nd day. The people there were so nice. They prepared us a snack before lunch, so we didn’t get hungry at all. Thank you very much. I had back pain because of sitting too long. We sit from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Of course with break time. But I could deal with my back pain well. We listened to Dhammadesana from some seniors. They did it very well. I understand what they mean. They also gave us a vegetarian sandwich before dinner. 

What I learn from Dhammadesana are:

1. We all are special. We have to realize that everyone is special.
2. No matter what problems we face, we still have to be thankful. There was a story that the speaker told us. There was a naughty boy who never listened to his parents. His mother never stopped trying to advice him and help him to go back to the right way. Some day, the boy changed. He thanked to his mother that always stay by side and never stop trying. He said to his father, “You have been our umbrella which always protects us. Now, you can take a rest, and let me be the umbrella which will protect you and mom.” That is a really touching story for me. It reminds me of Mom and Dad. When I have problem and ask for their help, they will not think twice to help and do everything for me no matter how hard their life is. Now I have grown, and I want to share my parents’ burden. I always think, let me be the one who take the burden.
3. Understand and forgive. We have to understand people’s shoes why they did that to you. Understand how they feel and think. So no matter what they do, you can forgive them because you understand why they did it. When I want to forgive someone, I have to be able to understand them first. When I make mistake and someone can’t forgive me, you can’t blame anyone. Because It’s hard to understand. So It’s not easy to forgive. Me, myself also experience that forgiving is not that easy.

After Dhammadesana, we then watched movie together. I AM SAM. That’s the movie. I watched it already. But this time I don’t know why the film could more touching. It’s a about a girl having a mental retarded father. According to Department of Child Care, the father (Sam) were not able to take care of his 7-years-old daughter (Lucy). Since Sam’s intellectual capability is same as 7 years old child, he would not be able to take care of Lucy who will grow to 8 years girl. Although Lucy was just 7, she said that she didn’t want any Daddy but Sam. Other Daddy never accompany their child to field, but her Daddy always did it. At the end of this movie, we were asked, “What do you learn from this movie?”  

Lucy was just 7, and she could accept and love her Dad unconditionally regardless how her Dad's condition is.  I am older than Lucy but still, sometimes I behave more childish than her. My mom and Dad are not perfect. If a-7-y.o-girl could love her retarded Dad, why I can't love my smart parents fully. That's what I think. So, I have to be more more and more grateful, and love my parents more.

The 3rd day

Here is our last day. Finally I would get back to my comfy home. For telling the truth, I was sad a bit to apart from my new friends. We are just like a family, used to be together in these 3 days. I make sure I have their contact like BBM, line, or instagram. We made sushi on this day ! Yes, sushi ! I love this cooking class.I made 3 rolls of sushi. But only one succeeded. Hehehe. Somehow, I like cooking ! I brought some to home, so Mom and Sis could taste my sushi. We were reminded that parents always want to give us the most delicious food. So, give the best sushi you made for your parents. Aw <3 We sang a song together, then saying goodbye to each other. Will miss them so much. 

My Handmade Sushi (photo taken by sis)

I enjoyed my 3 days very very very very very much ! I'm waiting for the class next year !!!