A Tribute for A Legend (2)

For a true Legend like Chrisye - saying goodbye is the hardest yet most touching thing ever in the world of Indonesian music. Many websites posted this sad news and many more pay tribute to him through blogs and comments. His clips on YouTube have been flooded with comments .. all saying goodbyes and mourning over him.

I wish I were there in Indonesia to be able to share more of this feelings with many people, as I believe (and it's true) that during these days his songs will be heard all over media, radio, tv, internet, cellphone, and in the hearts of his fans. But I am thankful that with today's technology I can share it with those who are afar from our beautiful country. Just like this community comments on kompas, it has so many beautiful stories and comments about Chrisye from Indonesian people in other countries, and I heart the post.

In this video clip (one of his latest colaboration with Ungu from album Senyawa), Chrisye was shown near the end of the clip. The video was made during his sickness and we can totally see that he was not well, he had lost his beautiful locks, and the video was shot with him on wheelchair (but not shown). Still his voice sounded as great as ever... the same way we remember him in his earlier songs back in the 70's. Amazing...

All I can say is that Chrisye songs are not like any other songs. His songs are forever, his songs are evergreen. For they are as true as our hearts with every bit of happiness and sadness, ups and dows that we can relate too. Many of them often remind us about the greatness of God such as songs: Sabda Alam, Hening, Kidung and Damai Bersamamu.

One of these days I will compile all of Chrisye's songs and post it on a side blog. It takes more than words to speak of him and his songs will say it all.

So once again, another tear sheds for him, another song to sing farewell..

A Tribute for A Legend

We just read the news from Indonesia that singer Chrisye (Chrismansyah Rahadi) passed away March 30, 2007 at 4.08 WIB (that's 3/29/07 at 13.08 PST) due to lung cancer.
Our hearts have sadden deeply that our country just lost the greatest music legend there is.

(Read the news here)

Chrisye was a great singer and songwriter which had produced many Indonesian greatest hits throughout our lifetime. He created the most beautiful songs with great lyrics, and he has the warmest, sweetest voice that hadn't changed over the years of his career (more than 30 years). We literally grew up listening to his songs, more new ones each year. His first great hit "Lilin Lilin Kecil" (Little Candles) from 1976 is one of our favorite song of a lifetime.

Here's the song, latest sang by Yuni Shara:



Our prayer goes to his family and friends who loved him so dearly as well as to the hearts of Indonesian and Asian people who have been touched by his songs. We are forever greatful to have known him as he shared his talents through music.
I am personally thankful that I bought his album Senyawa (2004) on our last visit to our home country. I am tearing up as I listened to his songs.. knowing that I will never hear new songs by him and how much I am gonna miss a talent such his. He is truly a Legend.
In my heart I know that now he is one of the angels singing in Nirvana.
...Heaven is so lucky to have him...

Here's another one of our favorite Chrisye's songs by Chrisye himself (from his 1997 album Kala Cinta Menggoda) :

Rest in Peace, Chrisye...

Thank you for the songs...

Fun Box

Kids have the most fun over simple things!

Here's Michael having fun with HP box:

He thinks it is a perfect place to hide..

and a cozy spot to watch Spongebob..

It brought back memories of times like these..

- inside the box of his play kitchen (a gift from Miss Shannie)

- inside christmas tree box

I am forever grateful for fun box.

Surviving Tax Season

We at the CPA firms have the most fun during tax season!

We get the latest update of any tax laws directly to our emails first thing in the morning (not something that I look forward to), we get to splurge on paper usage and fancy tabbies to make the tax return looks nice for the clients. In return we get many treats from different clients coming in every other hour. Today a client brought a cute potted plant (it has tiny purple leaves - they said it's a lucky plant - great), the plant stays in my boss' office but we get to enjoy it. Even if they bring nothing but their tax stuffs in shoe box, we always get some stories and good laughs.

And last but not least, our friend at local Edward Jones have been so nice sending us "Tax Surviving Kit" every year. It looks like this:

Inside it: some baked goods (brownies, shortbread, etc), tea bags, cereal bars, mint gums, peppermint patties, trail mix, stationaries (post-it, highlighter, pen and pencil), some tax info and not to forget: hershey kisses chocolates. How yummy!

If you think we have a boring job, wait till you spend a day in our office - during tax season, that is.

Other than that the days kind of peaceful that we can spend it knitting fancy scarves, and I have the nicest girls in town to keep me company.

Yes and No (hiatus)

I've been in a long absence from blogging.

Yes, I have been busy doing taxes for other people..

No, I haven't finished our own tax returns.. (sigh)

Yes, I am enjoying my nearly finished new kitchen..

No, the countertop is not installed yet.. (sigh)

Yes, I am loving this lovely beautiful spring..

No, I haven't done my spring cleaning yet.. (sigh)

All in good times...

Circle of Blogs

I read this post on a blog belongs to miss "flowerchain" which reminds me of my own experience with blogging. These are her questions:

Who was the first person you knew (personally) with a blog?

&/or

Whose blog inspired you to start your own?

I've known about blog long before and I thought mostly teens who blog, so I didn't bother to read on blogs. But then one friend from Indonesia came here for her study and she started her blog to post her experience in US, and I ended up reading her blogs daily. One day I was browsing from blog to blog and was surprised to find out that there are a lot of mothers who blog. Interesting...

Being a mom myself, I like reading about other moms' experience in life - how they handle daily issues, raising their kids, plus some cooking tips or new recipe to try always nice (and I trust them on the result). Some blogs are really neat, informative and of course supported by lively pictures of their family. And by following their stories I was inspired to start my own stories. We have family and friends scattered all over the world, literally, and I want them to be able to know how we are doing here. So.. "blog" it is.

Enough said, and to answer miss "flowerchain" questions:

The first person I know (personally) with blog is my dear friend Mey Ling

&

I am gonna thank miss "flowerchain" especially for the inspiration to start my blog. Her blog is the top of the pick I must say.

But I also thank many other bloggers who are so inspiring and encouraging for others by sharing their motherhoods.

Blogging has been a fun ride for me, it keeps me in tune with my life as a wife and a mother. Most of all, it helps me focus more on the possitives and the goodness in life. I want someday when I read back my blog I would be reminded by many joyful memories and not too much of the depressing ones.

Just like this moment as I am writing, my son is sharing his popcorn by feeding me with his tiny hand so that my hands stay clean to type. What a JOY!