Sabtu, 30 April 2011

Belajar Bahasa Baru :D

Setiap nonton film Korea atau Perancis, rasanya pengin bisa mengerti bahasa mereka. Tapi ternyata susah banget! Alhasil, karena terlalu pusing menghafalkan begitu banyak aturan tata bahasa dan kata baru, semangat kita keburu luntur duluan! Coba deh beberapa trik jitu buat bikin kita makin lancar berbahasa asing!

Flash Card
Cara paling ampuh  menghafalkan kata baru adalah membuat flash card. Potonglah kertas-kertas menjadi ukuran kecil, lalu tulis kata asing itu di satu sisi dan arti bahasa Indonesianya di sisi lain. Usahakan membawa kartu-kartu ini ke mana pun kita pergi, supaya setiap ada waktu luang, kita bisa membaca dan mencoba menghafalnya.

Main, yuk!
Kadang dalam suasana yang terlalu serius, kita justru jadi stress dan susah belajar. Makanya, coba deh belajar lewat beberapa permainan seperti Scrabble, Hangman, atau Mystery Case Files dalam game komputer. Permainan seperti ini membantu kita mengingat kata-kata baru dan juga artinya.

Keluar dari buku
Kalau buku pelajaran bikin pusing, cobalah keluar dari buku dan belajar dari tempat lain. Misalnya, cari tahu lirik lagu favoritmu dan artinya, nonton film dengan teks bahasa asing, nonton saluran TV khusus bahasa asing tersebut atau baca komik.

Teman ngobrol
Cari teman ngobrol untuk kita berlatih bahasa asing tersebut. Mulai dari orang yang pernah belajar bahasa atau tinggal di negara tersebut, sampai teman orang asli negara tersebut yang bisa kita ajak ngobrol lewat chatting atau Facebook.


Ini sudah aku buktikan :)

Hewan Pengantar Surat


Gadis Ngobrol

Di zaman yang serba canggih sekarang ini, mengirim pesan sangatlah mudah. Tinggal pilih saja, mau BBM, SMS, email, chatting, dan sebagainya. Tapi, jaman dahulu, mengirim surat nggak segampang itu. Bahkan manusia membutuhkan tenaga hewan-hewan di bawah ini untuk mengantarkan surat penting sampai ke tujuan.
  • Anjing. Saat perang dunia ke-2, yaitu tahun 1942, pasukan Amerika Serikat mendirikan pelatihan khusus anjing yang disebut War Dog. Nah, salah satu pelatihan yang didapatkan para anjing di sini adalah, menjadi pengantar surat. Karena mereka harus melalui zona perang saat mengantarkan surat itu, maka anjing-anjing ini dilatih cara berlari kencang, merayap pelan-pelan, tiarap, sampai mengenali bunyi senjata. Berkat keberanian para anjing ini, banyak lho surat penting dan rahasia bisa tersampaikan tanpa diketahui musuh.
  • Kuda. Hewan satu ini memang sudah berjasa menjadi pengantar surat sejak jaman Persia kuno. Makanya nggak heran kalau jaman Wild West di Amerika Serikat atau di awal abad ke-19, perusahaan Pony Express beken banget. Para kurir surat di Pony Express adalah para penunggang kuda hebat yang bisa mengendarai kuda dengan cepat dan lama. Kuda-kuda yang dipakai pun dipilih yang kuat dan kekar, karena mereka harus menempuh jarak yang sangat jauh.
  • Burung. Kenal dengan Hedwig, si burung hantu Harry Potter yang setia mengantar surat buat tuannya? Well, ternyata burung memang beneran pernah dipakai jasanya sebagai pengantar surat, lho. Sejak tahun 1150 di Baghdad, pada masa kekuasaan Genghis Khan dan ketika perang dunia pertama, jasa burung merpati sebagai pengirim surat sudah digunakan. Burung merpati memang terkenal punya kemampuan khusus untuk pergi ke tempat yang sudah dia kenal. Burung merpati juga bisa terbang sangat cepat dan jauh lho, yaitu sekitar 40 mil/ jam!

Jumat, 29 April 2011

Five reasons you are losing friends

Hello, has your friend list suddenly been reduced lately?(same like me) You may be losing friends without even realizing why. Here are some common reasons you could be losing friends, and what you can do to combat them.
1. Too Busy
"Don't put off friends off when you are busy."

Being busy is something a lot of us deal with, but if you are consistently putting other obligations in your life ahead of your friends, they may feel you don't care and back away from your life. If you have been running at a fast pace for a while, you might not even realize you are losing friends.

    * What to do: Get in touch! Be proactive when it comes to your friends so they don't feel they need to hound you just to get a hello. Some ways to keep friendships going include sending a quick email, writing a note, and calling friends up to schedule lunch.

2. Poor Use of Email
"Use email wisely when chatting with friends."

Email is a great communication tool, but it can also cause misunderstandings if it is not used correctly. If you're using email to vent your frustrations to a friend, you might start an email fight without realizing it. This occurs when something you've said over email gets misconstrued and instead of understanding your side of things, your friend gets mad.

    * What to do: Watch what you say and how you say it when using email. If you sent a questionable email and then never heard back from your friend, follow up with a phone call and see if you can connect face-to-face.

3. You Don't Know How to Apologize
"Wave the white flag when you did something wrong."

Saying you're sorry for the things you do wrong is key to having a long-lasting friendship. If you make a mistake, don't pretend it didn't happen. Apologizes don't have to be dramatic in order to be effective, but they do need to be timely and sincere.

    * What to do: If you've got an apology to give, don't put it off. Figure out what type of apology is right and follow through with it.

4. Too Clingy

Do you demand too much from your friends? If it seems like your pals can't schedule time for you, maybe you require more attention than they are able to give.

    * What to do: There are plenty of reasons for clinginess, but one way to combat this is to meet new people. A steady stream of potential friends coming in your life will help you give the proper attention to each of your relationships.

5. You Didn't Support Your Friend

Friends need our support during the great and lousy moments in life, so if you've been remiss in "being there," it's time to make up for it. First, ask your friend if everything is okay between you two. If your friend hesitates (or gives you a flat out "no") offer to take them to lunch to hash it out.

    * What to do: Apologize for your tardiness in coming to their side, and allow your friend to tell you about their latest issue or achievement. Lending an ear in this type of situation goes a long way to making up for your lack of attention. Next time your friend needs you, be there without question.




i think thats all thaaaaaaaaaanks :DDD

Sabtu, 09 April 2011

What If Your Friend Doesn't Want to Make Up?

Hello again-_- just cop-past :)
This I saw in an article, well I saw because there is little problem with my friend. maybe just a misunderstanding. but the result was terrible. ah okay, I see this article and immediately understand. I do not want me and her split up. I know she's arrogant, pretentious smart etc but I love her. of this article I tried to apologize, but the results are not yet known. hopefully the results, we can as before.
if you have a problem with a friend, is worth a try. cekidot :)


If you and a friend have had a falling out, you will both have to bring your relationship back to a healthy place again. But if you try and make up without success, what then? Is your friendship over?
The short answer is no; the friendship might still be able to go on. You do need to get your issues resolved, or at least come to an understanding on the cause of conflict, but sometimes one friend takes longer than the other to heal. Here are some things you can try if your friend initially doesn't want to make up.

Re-examine the Friendship and Your Own Actions
When someone you thought was a good friend refuses to make up with you, take a step back and look at the relationship as a whole. You may wonder if this person is as good a friend as you thought. Here are some questions to ask yourself:
  • Do my friend and I have a history of arguing with each other?
  • Have recent events in mine or my friend's life changed our relationship? Often times, life changes like marriage, children, and job loss can cause additional tension in a friendship.
  • Have I acknowledged my friend's accomplishments?
  • Am I secretly jealous of my friend in some way?
  • Do I think my time is more important than my friend's time?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, perhaps your friendship was heading toward a falling out and you didn't notice it before.
When examining your friendship, take a look at your own actions. Specifically, check to see if you've been taking your friend for granted, treating her as you should, or offering the support that she needs. Sometimes people go through a rough period of time, and if friends can't adapt to the changes the relationship is affected. If your friend has had some negative issues to deal with, maybe you haven't come across as supportive as you could have been.
Let Your Friend Know How Much You Care
You may assume that your friend knows you care, but sometimes people need to hear it again. If your friend is pulling away from you and refusing to make up, let her know how much she means to you. Tell her or write it in a card that she can hold on to. Some things to say or write:
  • "I haven't told you in a while, but I really care about you."
  • "You are an important person in my life."
  • "I hate that we can't find a way to work through this. Please talk to me."
  • "Your friendship means a lot to me. Please call me."
Give Your Friend an Open Invitation to Talk
After you have tried to call, write, and talk to your friend, you might be forced to step away for a bit. Simply put, your friend may take longer to move on from the situation than you. If you value her friendship and hope to be friends with her again one day, tell her that. Leave the lines of communication open to where she can initiate a conversation when she's ready. Some things to say:
  • "I want you to know I am here when you are ready to talk about this."
  • "I can see you're angry and want to work on where we went wrong. I'll be here when you're ready to talk again. I care about working this out."
  • "I'm sorry for the way things have turned out with us, but I still consider you a good friend and hope we can go back to being close. I am here whenever you want to call me."

Have more friends xD

Hello good morning everyone :D I have a few tips. Want to see? Want to read? Want to vomit? It's up to you *sorry not funny and not disconnected*
Want to expand your social circle? Here are ten ways you can increase the amount of friends in your life.

1. Be Interested in Other People

One of the best ways to attract friends is simply to care about the folks around you. When you meet new people, focus on finding out about them by asking thoughtful questions.

2. Be Positive

Who doesn’t love someone that is upbeat? While we all have bad days, the people who can put it all in perspective and move on are often the ones that have an easier time making friends.

3. Don't Gossip

Don’t talk about people behind their backs. It not only ruins existing friendships, but it also prevents you from making new friends.

4. Be a Tourist In Your Town

Pretend you’re new in town and visit the sites your city has to offer. While you are out on, say, a walking tour or other "touristy" type of event, you'll be surprised at how many new people you'll meet.

5. Bond With Coworkers

Get to know your coworkers. Being friends with the people you work with can take some time, but you already have one big thing in common, and that's your career.

6. Argue In a Healthy Way

Learn the art of respectful arguing. The better you are at expressing your concerns without damaging your friendship, the easier time you'll have at keeping great friends in your life.

7. Be Proactive About Helping Friends

Be ready to help friends through a difficult time. Friendships sometimes end when one person experiences a rough patch and feels that the other person just wasn't there for them. When a friend is hurting, reach out before your friend needs to ask you for help.

8. Engage the People You Meet

Make an effort to talk to five people per day. The conversations don't have to be long or involved, but by actively engaging others you will be more aware when a new friendship opportunity arises.

9. Be Gently Honest With People

Telling the truth without hurting someone's feelings is an art form, but if you can master gentle honesty you'll be respected and have more friends.

10. Be Genuinely Happy For Your Friends

Don't get competitive with your friends. Life isn't a race. Celebrate your friend's accomplishments as if they were your own.

please try if you want xD

I think that's all thank you. See ya!