* himmata *

two months ago, a colleague announced
our company has dedicated and built a
computer lab for street children, orphanage
under a non-profit organisation. we are not
simply built a state of art computer lab, but
also committed to help and teach these
unfortunate children. our former country
gm had volunteered himself to commence
the first day's class. thereafter, anyone
can volunteer himself to participate and
share every moments with those children.

so.. yesterday was mine...

and now.. i share this back to all of you...

i'd like to quote some phrases from the lyrics

In Your Eyes (LeAnn Rimes) below:

Life can take your dreams and turn them upside down
friends will talk about you when you're not around
reality can really cut you down to size
but don't ever lose that light in your eyes
don't ever lose that light in your eyes

though there were hard rain during monsoon lately,

i was thankful when the sky was bright on our way

to plumpang. it was a smooth journey. ema and

i arrived there just about 30 minutes driving on

highway. we continued walking through alleys and

WOW .. we were astonished! standing under the

bright sky at the end of alleys, we were seeing

a wide pond in front of us... how were we supposed

to reach the other side? we saw some children

were there watching us. they must be thinking how

we could get there eventually ....

where's a hope, there's a way....

a kind gentleman were there to help. he led us

walking through more alleys and finally we managed

to see shorter distance in front. before we walked

across, i grabbed my mobile phone and managed to

take some memorable pictures.

keep on shining
keep on smiling
and don't lose faith and don't lose heart
when you're crying, just keep trying
to remind yourself you're a shining star
yes you are

it was not a classroom full with students as

we could see in the other classes.

but yes, i guarantee you could find the same

enthusiasm in every eyes you gaze around.

they repeated every words loudly,

they sang out of their heart following every tunes

you taught:

have you got a sunshine S.M.I.L.E?

have you got a sunshine S.M.I.L.E?

whoever you may be ...

wherever you may go ...

have you got a sunshine S.M.I.L.E?

you would find it was a blessing to be there

eventhough it was just a moment in your life....

just let 'em see that light in your eyes
don't ever lose that light in your eyes

thurs, 6 dec 2007 ~ himmata

thanks to Sr. Candida for such a beautiful song