Ratna Punya Cerita

Be proud of how you've been handling this year The silent battles you fought, the moments you had to humble yourself Wiped your own tears And pat yourself on the back Celebrate your strength And always thank to Allah for always being there when nobody was "But no! Allah is your Guardian, and He is the best Helper." (Q.S Ali Imran : 150)

2019 was a hard year for me. I lost my dad. I was in the situation I’ve never imagined on the day he’s gone. None of the family was there. My husband was not around, I had no shoulder to cry on. Being tough was the only option I had at that time. I feel empty for months. Couldn’t cry but my heart and head were heavy. Until I was given an opportunity to visit Haramain in unexpectedly way in the end of the year. It was surely the most humbling and wonderful experience ever. Crying a lot never been that peaceful because no one judges. Whenever I was staring, standing and praying right by the Kaaba I feel like it’s just me and Allah. I was talking to Him only. I feel accepted and listened, for everything I am. I was overwhelmed with Allah’s love. My heart was filled with hope. My soul was healed.  "And when My servants ask you, [O Muḥammad], concerning Me - indeed I am near. I respond to the invocation of the supplicant when he calls upon Me. So let them respond to Me [by obedience] a...

  Experiencing the everyday hustle and bustle in Makkah makes me realize that life goes on, no matter what. If you don’t keep moving you will fall down. I realize that everything ends up working out. Sometimes even better than I can imagine.  Whenever I'm in a hard place or feel like I'm being challenge the most, all I need to do is believe in where I'm heading, whatever Allah brings.  A turning point to face grieving time. A new spirit to live my life better after my dad passed away.  "Whatever blessings you have are from Allah. Then whenever hardship touches you, to Him alone you cry for help". (Q.S An Nahl : 53)

Isolasi mandiri di lantai dua, tinggal di sebuah ruangan seluas 12 m², di mana rute harian hanyalah kamar, balkon dan kamar mandi. Aku bisa mendengar suara suami, anak-anak dan mbah dari atas. Mereka ada, utuh tapi tak bisa disentuh. Di situlah kadang air mataku luruh. Waktu rasanya berjalan sangat lambat. Apalagi di awal isoman sedang tidak sholat. Berdoa saat  itu terasa ada yg kurang. Aku juga merasakan kadang aku semangat, kadang ambyar. Apalagi di suatu hari kabar duka datang bertubi-tubi. Lalu ingat bahwa suatu saat nanti, namakulah yg disebut dalam pengumuman kematian itu. Kalau aku pikir-pikir isolasi mandiri ini ibarat belajar mempersiapkan kematian. Betapa tidak, di kamar sendiri, meninggalkan orang-orang yang kita sayang, apa yang kita punya dan gemerlap dunia tak lagi berguna. Menyadarkanku bahwa sesungguhnya yang paling dekat dengan kita adalah kematian. Sementara yang jauh adalah angan-angan. Aku suka lupa kalau setiap hembusan nafas adalah satu langkah mendekati kema...

As the situation evolves worldwide, I want you to be present in the moment, remain calm and stay safe wherever you are. The beautiful places to explore and the fun things to do will have to wait, for the time being. I am here, silent and still in the day and night patiently waiting for the tough times to be over, to continue my journey. "Do you not see that ships sail through the sea by the favor of Allah that He may show you of His signs? Indeed in that are signs for everyone patient and grateful." (Q.S Luqman : 31) #quranquotes #ship #sea #harbour #wheninpapua #ratnatravelstheworld

Sudah lama gak makan Tahu Tek, penjual langganan terakhir ke sana gak jualan, trus gak ngecek lagi sih. Akhirnya bikin sendiri aja, karena kalaupun buka, pasti antri dan gak bisa physical distancing. Jadi yuk bikin saja. Resepnya nyontek di web Kecap Bango, dengan sedikit penyesuaian. Tahu Tek Surabaya Bahan: 2 buah Lontong, potong-potong agak tebal 3 buah Tahu, potong kotak  2 Kentang rebus, kupas dan iris kotak 3 butir telur ayam segar 1 sdt Garam ½ sdt lada putih bubuk Minyak untuk menggoreng Pelengkap: 150 gr Tauge, rebus sebentar,  angkat,sisihkan 1/2 buah Mentimun, kupas, iris tipis Kerupuk Saus kacang: 100 gr Kacang tanah sangrai, buang kulitnya 2 siung Bawang putih, sangrai 3 biji Cabe rawit (sesuai selera ) 1,5 sdm Petis udang Garam secukupnya 2 sdm Kecap manis (sesuai selera ) 150 ml Air matang Cara memasak: 1. kocok telur, lalu tambahkan garam dan lada, aduk rata. Lalu tambahkan potongan tahu kotak, aduk rata, kemudian bagi menjadi 3 bagian, sisihkan. 2. Panaskan mi...