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Rice planting season has arrived
`Dec, 20th 2022`
I am very grateful that now we are entering the rice planting season again, some provinces in my country have already planted, entering the harvest season. For my area just entered rice planting again. So, the people around my area are busy managing the rice fields as well as I, who have one plot of rice fields, will plant rice on Thursday, some have already planted it. I will use the services of residents around my house to plant rice because it has become a hallmark of my area.
Planting rice is still manual
Even though the era has become sophisticated, everything uses mechanical power, but to plant rice in my area, I still use manual methods, namely using human power. We will hire several service people to plant rice around 4 to 7 people depending on the area of paddy fields we have. And their services will be paid at the agreed rate. Those who plant our rice use the services of mothers. In addition, this can also add pocket money for them to meet their daily needs.
Planting this rice can last 1 day from morning to evening.
The custom of growing rice in my area
According to the custom of growing rice in my area from the beginning (rice planting) to the end (harvest season). Following are the traditions after the rice harvest and before the rice planting season arrives. Some people still use this custom :
The distance between the harvest season and planting rice
If in the past the time when people planted rice with harvests was up to 1 year long, now the gap between empty paddy fields is around 4 months. At that time the rice fields were left empty and people were free to let livestock such as oxen, buffaloes and goats graze freely. Meanwhile for young people who like to fly kites, this season there are lots of people playing kites and sometimes having competitions. During that season, the rice fields adjacent to the village are used by people to plant young crops (palawija) such as long beans, fruits such as watermelons, onions, corn, green beans and various other vegetable crops.
Rice field party
The rice field festival is a tradition that has been around for a long time and this has been passed down from generation to generation and has been maintained until now. The rice field party is carried out before going down to the fields or planting rice. The rice field party cooking activities together in the rice fields providing various local specialties, including chicken, fish, eggs, cooking curry vegetables, etc. Then continue the prayer to hope for blessings from Allah, hopefully the harvest will be abundant, continue to eat with the villagers, the purpose is to strengthen togetherness between the residents as a form of gratitude for the presence of the rice planting season again.
This rice field party is held 2 times a year because rice is planted 2 times before once a year.
Final thought
We are grateful for the services the farmers have for us. the meaning of farmers can open our eyes wide that farming is a noble profession. We must appreciate the efforts of the farmers in pursuing their work. The reason is, the profession of farmer is often sidelined or underestimated.
Not only growing food for humans and animals, but also growing other things like flowers and nursery plants.
Agriculture and what farmers do is an important part of the life cycle. Without them, we will not be able to enjoy the dishes served at the dinner table.
However, in the modern and technological era like today, the profession of farmer no longer attracts much attention from young people or the current generation. Not to mention, agricultural lands are increasingly narrow due to industrialization.
***"Agriculture is our wisest pursuit because in the end, it will contribute most to true wealth, good morals, and happiness." - Thomas Jefferson***
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Dissemination and administration of polio vaccine in schools
What is the polio?
Polio is a virus that can cause paralysis. Polio is transmitted through contaminated air and food or contact with an infected person. Many people who contract the polio virus don't get sick and don't have symptoms. However, people who became ill with the polio virus were at risk of paralysis, which was sometimes had serious consequences.
Polio is a disease that attacks the nerves that can cause permanent paralysis. This disease is caused by an infectious virus and is highly contagious, but can be prevented by polio disposal.
At what age does polio usually strike ?
Polio or poliomyelitis can be experienced by anyone, but generally affects children under 5 years old (toddlers). So, polio P can strike at any age, but polio primarily affects children under the age of five. In the early 20th century, polio was one of the most feared diseases in industrialized countries, crippling hundreds of thousands of children each year. Although most people with polio are children, this neurological disease can affect anyone of any age. That's why it's so important to get the polio vaccine, both for children and adults, in order to avoid this disease. So, those who are at risk of getting polio are children aged <15 years, especially children under the age of 5 years.
How are the early symptoms of polio ?
Early symptoms of polio are fever, fatigue, headache, vomiting, stiffness in the neck, and pain in the limbs. Polia disease is very dangerous because exposure to this virus triggers nerve injury which risks causing paralysis, difficulty breathing, and death.
Until now, there was no cure for polio, so there was no way to cure it faster or prevent paralysis. However, most people recover without long-term damage. However, muscle weakness or paralysis can be permanent.
Polio is caused by an Enterovirus called Poliovirus and it attacks the nervous system which can cause paralysis. The spread of this virus occurs through the faecal-oral route, namely the entry of the virus through food or drink that has been contaminated from feces containing the polio virus.
Outreach and polio vaccination
Yesterday morning I visited my 10-year-old son's school because his teacher invited her because health workers were going to school to socialize polio. After hearing a brief briefing from the officers, polio vaccination will be given free of charge to all students. And all are enthusiastic about this program. All of these are government programs to prevent polio from an early age. Polio vaccination is expected to be able to prevent polio, especially in children.
And my son and his other friends got polio vaccination yesterday by putting 2 drops in their mouths. As a parent, I fully support the government's program by providing free polio vaccinations to schools and it is hoped that this program will be able to make us all aware of the dangers of polio.
World polio day
A government program that is currently being carried out by distributing free polio vaccinations to children to support the government's program on world polio day which is commemorated every October 24th. World Polio Day is a day to commemorate the world's efforts to be free from the infectious disease, polio and appreciate the services of those who have contributed to eradicating polio. This is done as evidence of the government's concern about the dangers of polio.
In the 20th century, polio became one of the most feared diseases in industrialized countries. This is because polio can paralyze hundreds of thousands of children every year. The disease was first recognized as a distinct condition by Michael Underwood in 1789 and the virus that causes polio was first identified in 1908 by Karl Landsteiner. Major outbreaks began in the late 19th century in Europe and the United States.
Polio Day, declared by Rotary International, coincides with the birth date of medical researcher Jonas Salk. He was the first researcher to develop a vaccine for polio in 1955. Jonas Salk is best known for discovering and developing the first safe and effective polio vaccine. He was born in New York City, where his parents were Russian-Jewish immigrants.
Final thoughts
Polio cannot be cured, what can be done is only by preventing other than giving vaccinations. Quoted from CNN Indonesia other ways that can be done are :
**Washing hands**
Polio virus infection begins in the mouth and nose, similar to diseases caused by other viral infections. Making sure your hands are clean before touching your nose and mouth is the easiest polio prevention step that can be done anywhere.
**Nutrition for immunity**
Good immune system is the key to fighting viruses from within the body. Several ways that can be done to increase endurance are meeting fluid needs, consuming nutrient-rich foods by combining vegetables, meat and fruit, consuming vitamins, and getting enough sleep.
**Food and beverage hygiene**
Viruses can live in water and food. Cooking water and food until completely cooked can make the virus die and fail to enter and infect the body.
**Choosing a public restroom**
The polio virus can be transmitted through contact with the feces or faeces of sufferers. Therefore, it is better to pay attention to the cleanliness of public toilets before using them. Especially the toilet that will be used by toddlers. Apart from choosing a toilet, washing hands with soap after using a public toilet is a mandatory step as an effort to prevent polio in public places.
Polio is not a disease but a virus that causes disease. What can be done to get rid of the virus is to prevent it. Let's take care of each other and support government programs to care about the dangers of polio.
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Blooming flowers with beautiful colors
This month my country has entered the rainy season besides the rain that falls at no time, sometimes in the morning, afternoon, evening and it has also rained all day long. Apart from being constrained by laundry that takes a long time to dry and other things that become obstacles. Apart from that, the disaster caused by prolonged rains also resulted in floods and landslides in several areas in my country and recently there was an earthquake and flash flood which was very severe causing damage to buildings such as houses, places of worship and even casualties.
May our brothers and sisters who are being afflicted by a calamity be given abundant patience for the calamity that occurs.
Besides the rainy season has come. This month is also a month full of colors. The colors I mean are several beautiful flowers blooming beautifully at the same time. And I really like to see it. There are many flowers that I saw blooming like frangipani flowers etc. Here are some flowers that took photos. These flowers grow in the school yard where I teach and also in my parents-in-law's house. These flowers are classified as old flowers and are still planted to this day, and some of them are often used as learning objects.
Asoka flower
Ashoka tree is a tree that is considered sacred by Hinduism. The tree will smell fragrant at night in April and May every year. This plant tree is often associated with love and purity.
The scientific name of this ASOKA flower is Saraca asoca. In India, this flower is considered a sacred flower by Hindus and Buddhists, they think that the spreader of the asoka flower was born right under this tree.
The name Ashoka comes from Sanskrit which means without sorrow, so it's no wonder that this flower is considered sacred by Hindus and Buddhists. Ashoka flowers have a variety of flower shapes, which are clustered with a common color of bright red, but some are pink, yellow, to orange, with four stamens and anthers on the crown.
Ashoka, meaning without sorrow. Meanwhile in Europe, people call asoka the flame of the wood, or the flames in the forest. This is because the color of the Ashoka flower is bright, like a flame.
Paper flower
Paper flower or bougainvillea is a popular ornamental plant. The shape is a small tree that is difficult to grow upright. Its beauty comes from the sheath of flowers which are brightly colored and attract attention because they grow thickly.
The scientific name for paper flowers is Bougainvillea which also has many colors. Incidentally the purple paper flower that I took the picture. And there are many other colors of paper flowers. Incidentally, this color is growing a lot of flowers and they are very beautiful. It is suitable as a photo background.
And I call these paper flowers Indonesian cherry blossoms because these flowers are often planted in the yard after the asoka flowers because the beautiful colors make the home page beautiful and bright.
Hibiscus flower
Hibiscus is a shrub of the Malvaceae tribe originating from East Asia and widely grown as an ornamental plant in tropical and subtropical regions. Large flowers, red and odorless. The scientific name for the hibiscus flower is Hibiscus rosa-sinensis. This flower also has flowers with very bright and beautiful colors when it is thriving. Hibiscus flowers are also often used as learning objects in biology because these flowers are suitable as examples of learning. In biology, this flower is classified as a complete flower or perfect flower because there are "pistils and stamens" in one flower. In flowers, the pistil is the female genitalia while the stamens are the male genitalia.
Mondokaki flower
Mondokaki is a flora originating from India which has spread to Southeast Asia and other tropical regions. In Indonesia, this plant is known as mondokaki, wari flower, nyingin flower, butter flower, milk flower, manila flower, susong flower. Flowers are almost like jasmine and some even mention this flower is jasmine. Flowers that have a pure white color are often used as ornamental plants such as ASOKA and are used as bridal hair ornaments. I also took this flower in the school yard.
Tabernaemontana divaricata is the scientific name of this flower. Mondokaki has oval and rather thick leaves. The leaf margin is flat with a pointed tip and base and the upper surface is smooth and shiny. Mondokaki flowers are white. In the middle the color is yellow, with a diameter of 5 cm and fragrant.
Colorful flowers are good for health
Did you know the health benefits of flowers? If from fruits and vegetables we often hear about the benefits of flowers even though we don't consume them. Especially colorful flowers. Just by looking at the colorful flowers, you will become more relaxed and calm. Staring at flowers can even elevate your mood.
Reporting from boldsky.com, here are other health benefits of flowers.
Flowers can affect your emotions. When you see colorful flowers, this can have a positive impact on your emotions.
Have you ever wondered why you always bring flowers to visit sick people? Because flowers will make the sick person feel cared for and then there will be an increase in the emotional state so that it can heal.
In some alternative healing methods, roses are used to treat digestive problems and liver problems. While dandelion is useful for treating anemia and jaundice.
Marigold flowers are useful for healing minor cuts and wounds on the skin because of their antiseptic and antifungal properties. Then, valerian flowers can be used to treat headaches and insomnia.
Do you suffer from sore throat, menstrual pain, or canker sores? Treat with sunflower.
Several studies have found that seeing fresh flowers every day can reduce anxiety and the risk of depression.
Putting flowers near the bed will make you calmer and fall asleep faster.
Do you want it to be easier to concentrate? Try placing plants indoors because plants can increase oxygen which then enters the brain cells.
Health therapists recognize that gardening is a healing activity. That's why gardening can make your mood better.
Final thoughts
Flowers are a form of expression of one's affection for another person. When the person is embarrassed to express his heart's intentions in words, flowers are the right choice that can express all the words that are stuck in that person's heart. However, if you know the true benefits of flowers, you might be thinking about buying flowers for yourself starting today. Do you have a hobby of planting flowers?
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Home is the first education for children : Everything starts from home
`December, 8th 2022`
To add to the character of a child, early stages or early education are needed because everything starts from home, from the family where they were first born and know people.
`For example :`
From parents who always show a diligent attitude, the child will learn how to be a diligent and nimble child
From a child who is always honest that he gets from home because there is a father and mother or family who always try to keep their promises and not lie
A generous child starts at home, from a father and mother who teach them to share.
Disciplined children start at home, from fathers and mothers who always teach them not to be negligent and to try to be on time
From children who are religious or love their religion, from parents who teach and instill to always remember God.
The first education
`One of the characters of Indonesian culture how to respect both parents by kissing their hands`
A child's first education starts at home. That is, you are the child's real teacher. Before deciding to send your child to a formal school, it would be better if you have provided him with the basic skills he needs at school later.
Like a word, home and family are the first education for children, even the first language used by small children in their daily communication comes from their mother tongue as well as setting a good example for them.
As quoted from the statement of Rosdiana Setyaningrum, M.Psi, MHPEd, child and family psychologist, gave an example, "When going to kindergarten, children must be trained for independence, so that at least they can eat and drink by themselves, or go to the restroom without assistance. Because in kindergarten children will also learn to write, you have to prepare their motor skills. Train him to pick up which requires his thumb and forefinger skills, and throw the ball which will work his shoulder muscles.”
Children are trustworthy, that's for sure. Children working with father and mother, close relatives all start from the family. And the family is in the home environment. The best and greatest place in educating children is starting from home.
It is at home that children take shelter and get things for the first time. Therefore, all the educational influences that we give to our greatest children are at home. So fathers and mothers, fathers and mothers are the greatest people who first formed a child to be extraordinary. It was from home that the first teacher they found.
Home the first school
Father and mother, are the first to shape the character and future of the child. At first glance it may not be obvious, but in the next few years, after our children are grown up and independent, we as parents will know whether the character we instill in our children produces good results, is mediocre or even fails altogether.
If there is a great child that we look after and we see now, then look at the parents. Because the greatness and extraordinaryness of a child cannot be separated from the influence of their parents in educating their children at home.
The final thoughts
Make the house a madrasatul ula that has a deep impression on the child's heart, so that good character instilled at home will help children grow and develop in their school environment.
Don't just leave education to schools, but accompany teaching and education at school with at home, then children will be great and every parent's heart desires. Proper upbringing and guidance given by parents to children, then it is more than enough for children to form their maturity later.
To all parents and relatives, children are good recorders and imitators. What they see and hear is what they will emulate.
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Enjoy dates with various benefits
Yesterday my co-teacher where I taught brought some date seeds and I tasted them too. If you remember dates, you must remember a holy month for Muslims, namely the month of Ramadan. Because every time the month of Ramadan comes, we can find date traders everywhere. And when it's not the month of Ramadan and those who sell dates are few and only in special places such as special pharmacies selling various kinds of herbal medicines, sellers of equipment for Hajj, prayer, etc.
Date fruit or known by the scientific name Phoenix dactylifera L is a type of palm plant whose fruit has a very sweet taste so that it can be consumed by many people and is safe.
Various preparations of dates
Dates that we usually know are consumed as healthy snacks because the benefits of dates are very well known.
Did you know that dates can be processed into other forms of food? Apart from making dates as snacks, dates can also be processed into healthy drinks made from dates, fried dates or as a complement to other foods.
Below are 2 processed dates that I have made, I hope this can add culinary inspiration to you :
1. Healthy drinks date milk
Ingredients for making date milk :
Dates 5 grains
Honey one tablespoon
Liquid milk
Warm water
How to make :
First, remove the seeds of the dates, then soak the dates without seeds in warm water for 15-30 minutes until the dates are soft, then drain.
Next, the dates in the blender with some liquid milk until smooth.
Add the remaining milk and honey, blend again until well blended.
Strain the milk if you don't like the milk to run dry. Serve. Dates milk is ready to drink.
2. Fried dates with flour
How do fried dates taste? I've made them before and they're delicious and tasty. the crunch of the flour and the sweet taste blend with the crunch of the fried dates.
Ingredients for making fried dates :
Seedless dates
Flour
Rice flour
Egg
How to make :
The dates are flattened until they are a little thin but what I have made never flatten them.
Next, the dates are dipped into the flour and rice mixture that has been lightly beaten with eggs.
Then fry until the flour is slightly reddish and ready to serve.
You can sprinkle cheese on top or you can also coat it with flour mixture and fry it with cheese.
These are 2 processed snacks made from dates. And many other preparations made from dates.
Benefits of dates
Dates have many types and of course they have different properties too. There are about 10 types of dates. In Indonesia there are several dates that are often consumed, including :
1. Palm fruit dates
Actually, these palm fruit dates are also of the same type as honey Tunisian dates. It's just that the texture of these dates is much drier. Usually also offered still with the stem. These dates are much larger in size and thicker flesh.
Benefits of Tunisian Dates Palm Fruit stalks Contains 5 times more Potassium than bananas Withstands bad cholesterol due to its sodium content High Nutritious Fruit Restores a Weak Body Expedites the Process of Birth and childbirth Instant energy booster The best Sugar Substitute.
2. Safavid dates
Safavid dates are one of the best types of dates which are second only to Ajwa dates. This Middle Eastern date has an oval shape with a dark to black color and wrinkled skin.
The health benefits of safawi dates include high mineral content and a variety of vitamins. Even these dates can be used as a natural remedy for intestinal worms. The fiber content is also high, and it has high levels of vitamins A and B so it is good for the eyes, hair and skin.
3. Ajwa Dates
Ajwa dates are called the first dates cultivated by the Prophet Muhammad SAW. This is what then makes ajwa dates also known as prophet dates. After being planted by the Prophet Muhammad SAW, the Ajwa date began to be cultivated in almost all of Arabia.
4. Dates sukari
The sukari date is a type of premium date that is widely cultivated in Iraq and Saudi Arabia. The word sukari itself comes from the Arabic "sukkar" which means sugar. This date is more yellow than the other variants and has a sweeter taste. Sukari dates are classified as laxative foods, which can overcome the problem of constipation or difficulty defecating. This is because the sukari dates are high in natural fiber, which can nourish the intestines and the digestive system as a whole. It was this type of dates that I ate yesterday.
5. Young dates
This type of date is also much sought after, especially married couples who do not have children because young dates are believed to increase fertility. Young yellow dates are rich in iron, fiber and antioxidants which are beneficial for fertility. Young dates are widely used as an alternative medicine in pregnant programs. Not only beneficial for female fertility, young dates can also improve sperm quality in men.
Young dates themselves are fresh dates that are not yet ripe, so they are not as sweet as ripe dates and are blackish brown in color.
*Those are some information on the types and benefits of dates that are very trusted for their properties, hopefully this is useful.*
Rimbang, the little round one that is good for eye health
Rimbang is a type of thorny shrub similar to eggplant that can produce large clusters of pea-sized yellow-green berries that can be used for a variety of culinary, horticultural, and of course medicinal purposes. Jungle plants have trees that can reach 5 m in height. But usually, less than 2 m. Almost all parts of this plant are spiny, except for only the fruit which is covered in hair. The leaves are ovate with a base like a heart or rounded, with a blunt tip.
Rimbang has the scientific name Solanum torvum containing saponins, flavonoids, torvosides, alkaloids, glycosides, tannins, cholorogenome which are antioxidant compounds. This content has many benefits, including preventing cardiovascular disease, stroke, and cancer. And what's most viral about this forest is that it's very good for the eyes, among other things :
1. Prevents Macular Degeneration
In addition to the many benefits of vitamin C for the skin, the high content of vitamin C in the forest known as ascorbic acid is a water-soluble vitamin as well as a very strong antioxidant. Vitamin C is not only beneficial for the health of the skin, bones and blood vessels, but also maintains the health of the fine capillaries in the retina. Consuming forage regularly with high vitamin C content is very good for preventing the risk of cataract formation and also loss of vision that occurs due to macular degeneration.
2. Protects Eyes From Cataracts
The next advantage of the forest is to prevent or reduce the risk of developing cataracts. The high content of vitamin C in the forest will protect body fluids such as blood, saliva, lymph and also intra and intercellular fluids and fluids that surround the lens of the eye. Consuming rimbang regularly can prevent cataracts and reduce the severity of these cataracts.
3. Improving Vision
The benefits of vitamin A for the skin are also needed by the organs of vision to overcome diseases and maintain overall eye health. The high content of vitamin A in the forest has also proven to be very good for improving eyesight so that the eyes can adjust to changes in light, keep the eyes moist and also improve vision at night. Adequate vitamin A, as found in this forage, can also prevent dry eyes and prevent blindness while increasing the ability of the eyes to adapt to light and dark. Retinol present in vitamin A helps to form a purple visual in the eyes and ensures the health of the retina of the eye.
4. Prevent Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a visual disorder characterized by damage to the optic nerve due to pressure on the eye with symptoms such as headache and pain in the eye. Vitamin B, which is also present in this forest, functions as a coenzyme in certain chemical reactions in the body. Meanwhile, thiamin levels in the blood will also be lower when consuming rimbang so that it can prevent glaucoma.
5. Preventing Optic Nerve Damage
Vitamin B in the forest is also associated with the manufacture of DNA and protein production. If the body is deficient in vitamin B, it can cause damage to the brain and spinal cord and then spread and damage the optic nerve which causes the sufferer's vision to decrease.
6. Prevent Retinal Function Decline
There are more than 10 benefits of flavonoid compounds for body health, one of which is to maintain eye health. In the jungle also contains flavonoids which are very important not only for the health of the body but also prevent various eye problems such as glaucoma, cataracts and also decreased retinal function especially for someone who is over 60 years old. Consuming rimbang is one of the best ways to get a source of flavonoids to prevent these various eye problems.
7. Maintain Connective Tissue
Vitamin C in the forest also functions as a very strong antioxidant with an important role to form and maintain connective tissue including collagen which is found in the cornea of the eye. Consuming rimbang which also contains high vitamin C which is a source of antioxidants can meet the body's daily vitamin C needs so that it can avoid the various eye problems mentioned above.
***The benefits of rimbang for the eyes have been proven to be effective, especially to prevent various eye problems. For how to process the jungle itself, you can boil and drink the water or process it into various dishes as side dishes.***
Cook with a mixture of rimbang
Rimbang has a bitter taste and can be eaten raw. There are also cooked with vegetables or a combination with other cooking ingredients
Here are some of the dishes I've made containing Rimbang. Rimbang originates from the Caribbean Islands and is now spread across Indonesia. Have you ever found or known this plant?
*Hopefully it can add to your insight about healthy plants that exist on this earth.*
Continued : 77th teacher's day celebration
Still in the atmosphere of teacher's day celebration. Activities at school today still hold the momentum of teacher's day. After carrying out the flag ceremony today, the ceremonial officers from flag raising, ceremonial leader, singing group were all carried out by the teacher and we have been practicing for one week for the successful implementation of today's teacher's birthday ceremony. And thankfully everything went smoothly.
After the implementation of the flag ceremony, it was continued with the next event, namely cutting rice cones by the school principal. Cone rice is my country's typical rice made at certain moments.
After cutting the rice cones, then the distribution of souvenirs from students to all teachers. And the souvenir is a cup with the school logo and this cup is definitely very useful and will be a memory one day.
And do not forget the students greet the teacher aims to strengthen the harmonious relationship between teachers and students. Because teachers and students are things that cannot be separated, because of our students we are called teachers and vice versa students definitely need teachers, let's build this relationship for the better.
To close the event, namely the release of balloons into the air which was carried out for schools with students and see you at next year's teacher's day celebration. If God wills, this body is healthy, this soul is still here, hopefully we can gather happily together and share happiness.
***Below is a video of some of the closing events for this year's teacher's day celebration.***
https://youtu.be/ykuSF5bFgz4
final thought
In closing, this article is a series of poems from teachers to students
ONE MORNING
Small bodies with small steps make friends with small smiles
reach dreams
reach for hopes
no fatigue, no fatigue
leaning on wooden chairs
seeking knowledge, blushing time
day to day like never stop
never seems to change
greet me who is always waiting
small bodies with small worlds
took me from room to room
took me down a long road
an endless road
*Keep up the enthusiasm warriors seeking knowledge, whatever you are fighting for now, you will reap what you have achieved*
Indonesia's 77th national teacher's day celebration
The year of teachers of the Republic of Indonesia is again celebrating their birthday and Indonesian teachers who are members of the Republika Indonesia teachers' association have reached 77. The same age as our country, Indonesia.
Every November 25, Indonesian teachers celebrate their big day and the theme for celebrating the birthday of this knowing teacher is that the government's research and technology education office carries the theme "simultaneously innovating, creating independent learning".
Innovating is flexibility in responding or dealing with certain conditions, harmonizing text and context without leaving the essence. We all know that in the past 2 years the Covid -19 pandemic that hit the whole world has affected almost all sectors, including the world of education in Indonesia. With the Covid -19 disaster hitting the education process must continue to run to ensure that the superior generation of the Indonesian nation must continue to have their rights fulfilled by getting the best education.
For this reason, teachers must be required to find solutions by innovating, because innovation is a necessity and a necessity in today's new normal era. Based on the official website of the Ministry of Education and Culture (Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology) regarding Guidelines for Implementing Teacher Birthdays in 2022, the theme raised is "Innovating Simultaneously, Realizing Free Learning".
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology (Kemendikbud Ristek) has also released a logo to commemorate the 2022 National Teacher's Day. The logo to commemorate the 2022 National Teacher's Day displays a heart-shaped symbol, with a colorful illustration.
History of Indonesian national teacher's day 25 november
The history of National Teacher's Day November 25 begins with the government's tribute in the era of Indonesia's 2nd President Suharto to the Indonesian Teachers Association.
In 1912, before becoming the Association of Teachers of the Republic of Indonesia, it was formerly called the Association of Teachers of the Netherlands Indies.
Then it changed its name again to the Indonesian Teachers' Association as a result of the issuance of a government regulation regarding the union of civil servants in 1993.
Then one hundred days after the proclamation of independence of the Republic of Indonesia, the Association of Teachers of the Republic of Indonesia was established.
Because of this, the age of teachers' day is the same as the independence day of the Republic of Indonesia.
Students at school participate in celebrating teacher's day
Today from this morning to this afternoon in order to welcome the celebration of teacher's day the school where I teach took part in holding a special momentum event for teachers from holding various events or entertainment with the theme of teacher's day.
Students make special teacher's day events by presenting various events that will be displayed such as art performances, creations, comedy dramas, displaying student projects, and market day. The market day stage provides various menus, snacks, healthy drinks made by teachers and students. If you are hungry and thirsty, you can shop here at low prices according to student snacks.
Everything is exciting, joyful and the most important thing is that the meaning behind celebrating Teacher's Day is not just a celebration.
***You can see in the video below various preparations for today's event***
https://youtu.be/EyoX6Vcmt-Q
To appreciate the teacher's struggle, all that needs to be done is to listen to good advice from the teacher, listen carefully to any knowledge that is given, do not fight or argue with the teacher's words, if the wrong teacher reprimands, accept it sincerely. Make every whip rebuke for students to success. Nothing is easy, everything needs struggle. For teachers the greatest gift from students is a student who is successful, not arrogant, remains humble and remembers where he comes from.
Wherever you come from, where you first heard about that knowledge, he is your teacher.
***And don't forget our first teachers are our parents and our second parents are our teachers. They are very valuable in the struggle of our life.***
*Happy Indonesian national teacher's day and all teachers around the world where you are. The goal of the teacher is only one to educate the generation to be a successful generation and have good morals.*
Don't be too arrogant to feel the most right
In a quote from a religious leader once told a story of a criminal with someone who is devout in religion. This religious person lives in a mountain where his life is mostly filled with worshiping God. while the criminal lives in a village near the market where it turns out he is a thug or a troublemaker at the market. Those who work every day are greedy for traders. Legally speaking, of course this criminal is far from being a good servant. Instead, he became a scum of society because of his behavior which is always troubling other people.
One day this religious person came down from the mountain and went to the market. To buy the necessities of life. he wants to buy rice, vegetables and other needs. On the way to the market this devout man and the criminal meet but at a distance. 2 people who already know each other about each other's behavior do not greet each other instead they actually look away from each other. what is very extraordinary here is that physically the behavior of the two is the same, both are looking away. but the intentions in their hearts are different.
This religious person who feels clean and does a lot of good deeds before God, turns his face away because he looks down on this criminal. while the criminal turned his head away because he felt embarrassed to look at this obedient and good person because he felt he was dirty, he said to himself.
*I'm too dirty and badly behaved. I don't deserve to see the face of that obedient and kind person. Instantly God reversed the status of the two. This criminal becomes a good and obedient person who then repents and does good deeds. While a good and obedient person becomes a despicable person because of his pride in seeing the shortcomings and ugliness of others.*
what a great wisdom from the description of the events above. God is the almighty in turning the human heart. Feeling that the most obedient and righteous self turns out to be wrong before God. and he who feels wrong is the most right.
Focus on improving ourselves.no need to be busy judging everything about others. because the only one who has the right to judge is God who is all-powerful and all-knowing about how we are.
*Do not always insult other people's shortcomings so that we are not aware of our own shortcomings. may be useful*
Versatile yam fruit
Jicama (Pachyrhizus erosus L.) is a legume plant originating from tropical America and has the potential to be developed as a food crop as a source of carbohydrates as well as vegetable protein. Jicama is known for its white tubers which can be eaten as a component of salad and pickles or used as a mask to refresh the face and whiten the skin.
So, you can call Jicama a multi-functional fruit, it can be used for food, salad or beauty. When eaten, the taste of Jicama is actually tasteless. The taste of Jicama is sweet and cool. The sweet taste of jicama comes from an oligosaccharide commonly called inulin which cannot be digested by the human intestine. My article this time wants to describe the role of jicama for humans, be it as food or snacks and can also be a medium for beauty.
Various processed foods and snacks containing yam
Jicama is actually not only good to eat as fruit or for dessert. Jicama can also be used as food. In the picture above I show various processed snacks from Jicama and it tastes like eating radish.
Making stir-fry from Jicama can also add to your inspiration in the world of cooking or it can also be used as a dimsum filling which is no less delicious. Can be used as a substitute for meat. Apart from that, jicama is delicious to eat as a salad, which is dipped in the special seasoning of fruit salad and is guaranteed to be delicious.
Jicama for body health
Other than for cooking or as dessert turns out that the nutritional content of Jicama is very good for health and safe to consume every day. There are no harmful side effects if you eat yam fruit every day as a complementary food, but it would be nice if you ate a wide variety of foods so that you can fulfill all the nutrients your body needs. Reporting from Healthline, jicama contains antioxidants which can help prevent damage to cells in the body and can also ward off free radicals. Antioxidants can also prevent chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular and cognitive decline.
Because Jicama contains pachyrhizon, rotenone, vitamin B1, and vitamin C.
Jicama for skin beauty
Because of the vitamin c contained in Bengkoang is rich in vitamin C which can reduce melanin production. Then, the antioxidant content in bengkoang can also make facial skin look radiant. For Realfoodfam who want to have bright and shining facial skin, they can try natural masks from bengkoang dregs regularly.
And the antioxidant content that is also present in bengkoang can protect the skin from the sun and pollution in the environment. Thus, the production of collagen in the skin also increases.
Jicama has many ingredients that are considered effective for treating the face, because they contain several nutrients such as vitamin E, thiamine, calcium, phosphorus, riboflavin, vitamin B6, zinc, pantothenic acid, vitamin C, and copper. The benefits of jicama masks to brighten the skin.
Make jicama masks
Here are the steps to make a jicama mask to brighten the face, includes :
Materials and tools :
Prepare 1 brush
Then provide 1 fruit grater
1 bowl
1 yam
How to make jicama masks :
Prepare jicama
Peel and wash the yam
Grate the yam slowly, then squeeze the grated yam until it releases water, then separate it in a different container
Apply the juice of jicama to the face using a brush
Leave it for a few moments, then rinse
Then use the yam pulp as a scrub, so that dead skin cells are lifted and make your face look bright
Massage your face for 1 minute, then rinse with cold water
If your face is clean, use a moisturizer to bind the nutrients from Jicama
*This is information from me about a kind of yam root, I hope this is useful.*
Snack recommendations in hot and cold weather
Currently in my area there is a change in weather, sometimes it rains and sometimes it is hot. Of course, you have to maintain your health, drink lots of water, vitamin C, and don't forget to eat healthy, especially homemade food. Apart from being natural and the ingredients are guaranteed. This time I want to recommend 3 snacks that you can make yourself. Cheap, easy to get and easy to make. The snacks that I recommend are suitable for eating in cold and hot weather.
Cheese milk corn
Before making cheese milk corn, of course you need to prepare the main ingredient, which is sweet corn. Choose sweet corn that is still young and fresh. Young sweet corn is usually characterized by its soft or not too hard corn kernels and bright yellow color.
This 3 main ingredient snack is the best choice for cold weather. With simple ingredients and very easy to make. Steamed corn with a mixture of milk and sprinkled with grated cheese is a delicious combination eaten warm. Here's how to make it
***Ingredients*** :
Sweet corn
Sweetened condensed milk
Cheddar
Margarine
Salt
*How to make :*
Wash and clean the corn then
Shave the corn until the corn kernels fall off.
Next, steam the corn kernels until cooked.
Once cooked, move to a container.
Then add margarine and mix well.
Pour the corn into a serving container.
Add sweetened condensed milk and sprinkle with grated cheese.
Cheese, milk, , is ready to be served.
Benefits of consuming cheese milk corn
Corn is not only rich in fiber but also rich in minerals and vitamins such as vitamins B3, B5 and vitamin C and manganese which are its main nutrients. Corn is also rich in antioxidants. Carotenoids are found in large quantities and these phytonutrients make corn a more desirable food.
Corn is also a source of dietary fiber, this is because corn has great potential to help healthy bacteria grow in the intestines which can help reduce the risk of colon cancer. Corn can be categorized as starch and therefore it is only allowed to consume it in
Fruit ice
The second snack I recommend is fruit ice. Snacks or rather drinks that are suitable for drinking in hot weather. With a sweet taste and of course make fresh.
The fruit that I use is only 4 types of fruit. Pineapple, papaya, jicama and grapes. Or maybe without wine it won't reduce the freshness of this drink.
***The ingredients for making fruit ice are :***
Pineapple
Yam
Pawpaw
Sugar
Betel lime / calcium hydroxide
*How to make :*
All the fruit mentioned above is diced, except for the grapes, which are only split
Next, briefly soak the pineapple, papaya and jicama with a little calcium hydroxide to keep the texture of the fruit crunchy and not mushy.
Bring the water to a boil and add the sugar, stir until the sugar dissolves.
Fruit that has been soaked with calcium hydroxide is washed thoroughly so that the rest of the calcium hydroxide is not left behind.
Next, pour the sugar water into the fruit, let it cool down.
Pour the fruit ice into a serving glass, add the ice cubes and grape pieces.
Fruit ice is ready to be served
Fruit salad
The last snack I recommend is fruit salad. This fruit salad is still based on fruit and some additional ingredients, milk, yougur etc.
***Ingredients for making fruit salad :***
Grape
Pears / apples
Dragon fruit/strawberry
Mayonnaise
Yougur
Milk
Cheese
*How to make :*
First the fruit is cut and placed in a container
Next, mix mayonnaise, yogurt and milk stir until smooth.
Then, pour it into the fruit pieces and stir.
Put the fruit that has been mixed with milk, yogurt and mayonnaise into a glass or serving container.
Sprinkle the cheese. Put it in the freezer and enjoy it when it's cold.
Apart from fruit on top of other fruit, you can also make fruit salads like banana, avocado, kiwi, watermelon or guava.
*Those are the snacks and drinks that I recommend to fill your free time and for those of you who like to make snacks, I hope this is useful.*
The tradition of making rice cones in Indonesia
Every country has its own unique characteristics. From language, culture, traditions, food, customs etc. What is certain is that every tradition has a meaning and it has been around for a long time. And the younger generation needs to maintain every tradition or culture that exists in their respective countries so that they don't become extinct.
One of the traditions in Indonesia that is still being maintained is making cone-shaped rice. Rice is a staple food for Asian countries such as Indonesia, India, Malaysia etc. Almost all Asian countries make rice the main food in dishes.
So when there is a big day celebration, rice cannot be left behind. So to attract the events that are being held, cone-shaped rice is created from small to large sizes with their own names according to each region in Indonesia.
Indonesia has 37 provinces plus this new province. And has hundreds of provinces with different regional languages or provincial languages. And each region has its own uniqueness and privileges for each region.
Making rice cones
I don't know the reason why it has to be conical. Based on the philosophy of ancient people in Indonesia, the cone shape generally symbolizes hope, health, and prosperity. It's just an interpretation. Companion of various various side dishes of rice cones are served according to the customs and habits of each region. Nasi cones are usually made when celebrating special days or celebrations such as making rice cones.
With the development of today's era, it is easy to form rice cones because some have created special cone-shaped molds from small sizes and some are large ones. The rice used varies according to taste and tradition.
Big cone rice or tumpeng
Nasi tumpeng is generally yellow in color so we Indonesian people call it yellow rice. The yellow from the rice comes from the natural color, namely turmeric, so it is yellow. Cooked rice is printed in a special mold. Placed in a tray or bamboo plank. With various types of side dishes such as eggs, fried chicken, chicken curry, chili sauce and various other side dishes. And the fried rice is decorated as beautifully as possible. Tumpeng rice is usually made during certain celebrations such as women's birthdays, so birthdays are not synonymous with cakes and blowing out candles. The Nasi Tumpeng is also wonderful for celebrations.
For tumpeng rice, there are various models, there are cones, there are also round ones, but generally they are cone-shaped.
Rice cone wrapped in banana leaf
Another rice cone shape is in small size and wrapped in banana leaf. When wrapping it also uses good techniques so that the shape is neat and attractive. We call this cone rice Nasi Kulah. Kulah rice typical of my area is specially made during big day celebrations, weddings, parties etc. Below is a video on how to make nasi kulah or rice cones wrapped in banana leaves. Can anyone make it?
https://youtu.be/FsFzLUFyOiE
How to make it also using professional molds without any molds also being able to make this rice cone with a certain technique so that it can be shaped as desired.
This is part of art, custom and culture that we need to preserve. Every country must have such creations :
Onigiri (おにぎり from japan
jumeokbap from korea
samgak gimbap from korea
biryani rice from india,
Fan Tuan from China/taiwan
etc.
*All of that must be preserved because it is the culture and characteristics of each country. I hope this information is helpful.*
Henna leaves for nail and body health
Hearing the word henna must not be separated from the bride and groom. Bride's make-up is not complete without despicable make-up on the nails, hands and feet. In the modern era, many hinai products are produced and also various types of beautiful carvings to decorate nails, hands and feet using henna. Usually one or two will have a special night to wear the henna and the friends of the bride and groom also get together. In some countries, especially Middle Eastern countries, henna is not only used at weddings but when celebrating big days such as Eid al-Fitr. The women in addition to buying new clothes, new styles also use henna as a tradition. Henna can be used as a substitute for a tattoo that is safe to use.
Origin of henna
No one knows since when the presence of Henna as a tool for body painting. But since thousands of years ago, Henna has been widely used to paint skin, hair, nails, to dye fabrics such as silk, wool, and leather in several parts of Asia, from India, Pakistan, to the Middle East.
When viewed further, the origin of the application of Henna as a beauty product is still confusing. However, this practice, which is said to have been around for 5000 years, is popular and better known from India under the name mehndi.
In India, henna is often also used as a medium to beautify oneself in addition to the use of makeup and jewelry. So do not be surprised, the use of henna is a common sight everyday in India.
Apart from India, countries such as the Arabian Peninsula, Middle East, North Africa, Eastern Europe, and Southeast Asia, also absorb this practice of henna painting as part of their traditions and complementary accessories at their important events. In Arab countries including Yemen, drawing henna on the hands of the bride and groom is believed to be a symbol of fertility. The darker the color, the better for the bride-to-be to her fertility. Not infrequently, they will apply it for days.
In Indonesia itself, the phenomenon of henna painting is also often a complement to the bride's hand decoration. Henna is also used to welcome major celebrations such as Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Even some Indonesian families of Arab descent still decorate their hands and nails with Henna, one day before Eid.
Henna leaves beauty and nail care
There are various kinds of henna products today, don't forget that there are leaves that can be used for treatment and natural dyes for nails, namely henna leaves. In scientific language, it is called Lawsonia Inermis L. It has an upright leaf shape with a slightly tapered tip.
Between the leaves there will be small white flowers. This leaf flower is quite fragrant.
The shape of the leaves is nothing special because it looks similar to the leaves on other shrubs. Henna leaves are native to East Africa and West Asia.
1. As Nail Polish
Because it contains glucoside dyes and henotanic acid.
This henotanic acid makes the part of the skin or nails that are given henna leaves turn orange-red.
Only by using it, we can color nails naturally without chemicals so it is safe for the body.
In addition to nail polish, this leaf can also be used as hair dye.
However, of course your hair will be reddish-orange like the color on the nail polish.
How to color nails with henna
1. Pick henna leaves
2. Grind the henna leaves
3. Grind or grind using a millstone
3. After smooth, apply on fingers as needed.
For results. Satisfactory Use 1 day 1 night.
2. As a mushroom remover
Aside from being a nail polish, the benefits of henna leaves for nails are as an anti-fungal.
For those of you whose nails often get moldy, just use henna leaves as an alternative prevention.
According to a research journal entitled Utilization of Girlfriend Leaves (Lawsonia Inermis L) as Anti-Fungus on Nails, explains that henna leaves contain anti-fungal compounds that can help eliminate bacteria and fungi that appear on nails.
Henna Leaves for Body Health
Apart from nails, the benefits of henna leaves can also be useful for body health.
Here are some of its health benefits that you need to know :
1. Treating Flatulence
2. Healthy Hair and Scalp
3. Uric Acid and Rheumatism
4. One of the benefits of henna leaves is that they can help overcome the symptoms of gout and rheumatism.
5. Overcoming Headaches and Migraines
6. Reducing pain during PMS
The ladies who often feel sick during PMS (premenstrual syndrome)
7. Prevent premature aging
8. Relieves Fever
Henna leaves are good for a woman's womb
Henna leaves are also good for the uterus, especially for women who have just given birth
In henna leaves there are various ingredients, namely:
Vitamin E, useful for preventing aging and smoothing the skin
Glycosides, useful for giving color to nails, treating pus
Hennatanin, closing the external wound
Phythol, gives the effect of pain relief.
Here are some of the benefits of henna leaves for the uterus :
1. Prevent vaginal discharge
2. Coping with menstrual pain
3. Coping with excessive menstruation
4. Menstruation
5. Fertilize the content
6. Prevent miscarriage
7. Prevent uterine cysts
*How? Do you have a henna leaf tree? Hopefully this information is useful for all friends readcash.*
Childhood memories part 3 : Make jump ropes from rubber bands
This is my third article which discusses the fun activities when we were young. Of course, in an era where there are lots of games, food, style, etc. Which we may never again or rarely encounter in this era. Childhood is around the era of 80 - 90. So, the things we have done will become memories because they are rarely done anymore. If one day we see things that happened in the past, surely our memories will return to the past.
This childhood activity I'm discussing is making things into tools for traditional sports or games. Games that only rely on simple tools, cheap and easy to find. You can even make your own. This time, sports equipment or traditional games make jumping ropes made of rubber which are commonly used to tie things. This time, rubber is used as a playing tool, one of which is a jump rope.
Have you ever played jump rope? If now it is called a skipping rope. The rubber jump game is usually played by girls who are played by 3 or more people. And boys also often join in this game. And at each end of the jump rope is held by 2 people. The important game of this game is who can jump the highest. Begins to jump from low to high jump. The one with the highest is the winner.
Yesterday my son asked for some money he said to buy something. When I got home I saw him carrying a handful of rubber and he said he wanted to make a jump rope. I remember it had been so long since I had made this jump rope and I had to ask where he had seen this rubber jump rope. Finally, I was taught how to make it and at first I almost forgot how to make it so I tried to practice making my own first.
At first my son had a hard time and in the end was able to make it himself until it was finished. Can you make a jump rope out of rubber bands?
Here's how to make a jump rope from a rubber band (I teach by using both big toes) How to make a rubber braid into a jump rope:
Prepare a lot of rubber bands
First take two pieces of rubber, insert one rubber into the other rubber and fold it in half.
Put another piece of rubber into the fold of the rubber, and so on until the rubber band runs out.
Finally, lock the rubber braid so it doesn't come off. The trick, take two sides of the rubber then insert one end of the rubber to the other end and pull it firmly. Done.
Rubber braid lock so it doesn't come off. If we want the rubber braid to be stronger, the rubber can be doubled.
https://youtu.be/npnkfUtbaJI
More details like the video. You can teach it to your daughter or little niece.
There were three types of rubber jump games that we played at that time, namely :
1. Suprentul.
We call it that, if in other areas we don't know whether there are other names or the same thing. This game can be played alone or with friends in turns. Can be played on the terrace of the house or in the yard.
How to play suprentul: Hold both ends of the rubber with both hands, then swing the rubber from behind upwards over the head and when it will touch the feet, we jump so that the rubber passes over our feet and swings back from back to front. We jump again every time the rubber passes our feet. And so on.
This supernul game is very famous, especially in the world of sports, which is called skipping. The only difference between suprentul and skipping is the type of equipment used and the speed of jumping, of course.
2. Double suprentul
Actually I do not know exactly or forget, what is the special name for the rubber jump game. This game must be played by three or four can also. Can be played on the terrace of the house or in the yard.
How to play: Two children hold each end of the rubber not too far apart and loosen the rubber until it touches the ground or floor. A child stands in the middle between the two children holding the rubber. Then the two children on guard swing the rubber simultaneously from the bottom up past the player in the middle, and when the rubber passes the player, the player will jump. It could also be that when there are jumps there is a fourth player who enters and joins the players, so that there are two players who jump at the same time in the middle.
And so on until the player fails to jump then he must replace his friend to guard.
3. High jump
This game must be played by a minimum of three children. Two children are rubber holders and one child is a player. The more participants, the more fun, of course. Played in a rather wide area because it requires a footing to jump, for example in the yard or in the field.
How to play the high jump: The rubber is stretched horizontally and there must be two children guarding or holding both ends of the rubber. Hold the rubber tightly so that it is straight and does not touch the ground.
There are several stages of height to jump over the stretched rubber.
First, knee height, meaning that both guards have to put the rubber on their respective knees then the player jumps over the rubber.
Second, the height is shouldered, meaning that both guards have to put the rubber on their respective shoulders then the player jumps over the rubber.
The third in the navel, the fourth in the chest, the fifth in the ears, the sixth in the head and the seventh in the rubber are held tightly in the index finger and then the hands are raised high to point to the sky.
If a child fails to jump over the rubber, he will become a guard in place of his friend.
Does the smartest read.cash friend jump the highest?
There are many positive values of this rubber jump rope game:
1. Subconsciously, we have established friendships, met face-to-face with friends and then joked and played together.
2. Practice cooperation.
3. Practice patience
4. Practice togetherness
5. Train physically to be healthy
*Very fun isn't it? Who still remembers this childhood game? Is anyone still playing the rubber jump game now? In my neighborhood there are still people who play it and at the school where I teach students also play the jump rope and of course more modern tools. May be useful*.
Areca nut harvest
2 days ago, my parents-in-law again harvested the betel nut that I planted myself. There are several betel nut trees that he planted. Thank God, he was able to harvest the areca nut for later sale. My mother-in-law prefers to sell dried betel nut because it is less expensive but with several stages.
Many types of betel nut. What I saw there were small and a little big. I do not know the name of this betel nut tree. The result is not much, but it's enough for daily snacks, especially at this time the price of areca nut is cheap. Currently, the price of dried betel nut is usually around $1.30 per kilogram and now it has dropped to around $1 per kilogram and wet areca is now priced at $0.55 or even $0.35. Areca nut that is harvested is usually the one that has fallen and looks old.
My mother-in-law prefers to sell dry ones even though it requires a process of splitting, drying, removing the banana seeds and drying them again until they are completely dry.
Areca nut or nangpi (Areca catechu) (English: Bethel palm) is a type of monocotyledonous plant belonging to palms. This tree is one of the plants with high economic value and potential. Plants that have straight and slender stems have many benefits and are commonly known as medicinal plants.
The use of betel nut is not only for export to China and several South Asian countries, in some areas of Sumatra and Kalimantan it is used for ceremonial events such as betel nut concoction for traditional ceremonies. Advances in science and technology have changed the pattern of using areca nut for pharmaceutical and industrial purposes, while India and China are currently processing areca nut into candy.
Areca nut benefits for women and men
Betel nut is not only beneficial for health but also good for health if consumed in moderation. For men and women, they have their respective benefits when consuming areca nut or drinking water boiled betel nut. one of the benefits of areca nut for women is that it can tighten or tighten the vagina after giving birth and men are good for increasing sexual arousal. Areca nut consumed is young areca nut. Can be eaten directly or crushed and then boiled into one glass. It can also be used in drinks or juices that aim to increase stamina.
And Indonesian people often consume betel nut with betel leaf. Either in a traditional event or as a habit.
According to information from alodokter.com, areca nut has other benefits such as maintaining oral health, lowering blood pressure, improving digestion, but areca nut is not the main medicine if consumed in excess it will be dangerous such as causing inflammation of the mouth, the risk of cancer, making hallucinations and endangering pregnancy and the fetus.
Areca nut is also used as a natural textile dye. The colors produced are usually red and old areca nut.
This is my information about areca nut. Does your place have betel nut trees? Are there any readcash friends who are fans of eating areca nut? I hope this information is helpful.
At the end of the month of Rabiul Awal, the month of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad
Friday and Saturday, November 4 and 5, 2022, the school where I teach celebrates the month of the Prophet's birth and I can't believe the month of Rabiul Awal will end soon. For 2 days, we held a celebration of the birthday of the prophet Muhammad. Beginning on Friday, we invited religious lecturers to attend our school to welcome the important thing about commemorating the birth month of the world's top leader, Prophet Muhammad. Hopefully next year and the following year we can still commemorate the month of the Prophet's birth. Here too, teachers and students together chant sholawat to the lord of the prophet Muhammad. May we all get intercession from him, Aamiin.
https://youtu.be/Q_n8NmVkw2Q
And today, Saturday, November 5, we continue the special meal together to commemorate the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad. We also did not forget to invite representatives of each school around our school district, government office employees and the education and culture office. The Maulid event is also accompanied by prayers and remembrance, a variety of special Maulid dishes and to build cohesiveness we provide uniforms to commemorate this special event. On Friday we wear white clothes with milk chocolate hoods and on Saturdays we wear batik patterns and maroon hoods.
There are 3 table dishes that we provide. For invited guests and for students. Everyone is expected to get all of them so that they can enjoy this togetherness.
Students and teachers also help each other in welcoming guests and have their respective parts of the task from the decoration, consumption, security to cleaning teams.
The event we are holding is still far from perfect and we have done everything we can
The support of all parties can make this event full of honorable from the principal, teachers, students and also parents of students who contributed funds. Because the funds to carry out this event are not taken from school funds but from personal funds from students and teachers.
Of course we, the school, are very grateful for the support of various parties so that the event commemorating the month of the birth of the Prophet can be carried out and hopefully this year we can carry out this event again and hopefully it will be even better. Hopefully it can bring blessings for all of us to always remember the Messenger of Allah and multiply sholawat.
The delicious saute of papaya flowers
If you eat papaya fruit, it may be normal. This time, if papaya flowers are made into food, who will eat it? In Indonesia, papaya flowers are often used as food or vegetables. Before that, you have to know in advance which papaya flowers can be eaten? Usually we wait for flowers to bear fruit. This one is a papaya without fruit but only the flowers.
In biology, papaya plants (Carica Papaya L) have 3 main types of papaya flowers or often called papaya sexes, namely male flowers, female flowers and male perfect flowers. The flowers whose shape is in accordance with the wishes of the market are sex perfect flowers or hermaphrodite flowers. This is a papaya flower that is shaped according to the market's wishes. Big fruit,good price, heavy weight. So, what is made as a vegetable is a male papaya flower.
This time I'm not talking about papaya fruit but about male papaya flowers which are processed into delicious vegetables as long as you know how to make them. Who ever cooked it? When planting papaya plants, if you see only flowers, don't be disappointed because the flowers can also be consumed.
Just like papaya leaves, papaya flowers also have a bitter taste when eaten. There is a special way to reduce or also get rid of the bitter taste in papaya leaves and flowers before they are processed into dishes.
There are several ways to reduce the bitter taste of papaya leaves or flowers that I have done :
Pay attention to how to weed papaya flowers
Papaya flowers are usually sold in the form still attached to the stem.
Be sure to weed the flowers off the stems. Because the stems of this papaya flower are more bitter than the flowers.
However, for those of you who like bitter, you can pick papaya flowers with young stems. The characteristics of the stems are light green, soft, and easy to pick.
Squeeze the papaya flowers with salt
The easiest way to get rid of the bitterness of papaya flowers is to clean the papaya flowers with salt.
Using a large amount of salt, squeeze the papaya flowers slowly so they don't crumble.
Mix guava leaves when boiling the flowers or papaya leaves. When the flowers or papaya leaves have slightly changed color. Drain, then discard the guava leaves and then wash the papaya flowers once while squeezing a little with gentle pressure so that the papaya flowers are not crushed or muddy.
Another way to get rid of the bitter taste of papaya flowers is mixed with Ambarella, Otaheite apple / Great hot plum leaves. This method is what I often do as shown in the picture.
How to make stir-fried papaya flowers into delicious vegetables.
After the papaya flowers are boiled and drained like the step in point number 3 above. We prepare the spices according to the papaya flower dishes according to taste. There are many dishes made from papaya flowers. Some mix it with other vegetables or just papaya flowers.
Ayukyukyu-style papaya flower stir fry, the ingredients are:
red chili
green chili
onion
Garlic
tomato
Shrimp
soybean paste in my country's language tauco.
Soy paste or tauco is an additional seasoning in fermented dishes and has a salty taste.
Chop all the spices above, stir-fry in hot oil, add prawns and then boiled and drained papaya flowers, add taoco, add a little sugar, chicken stock add enough water and not too much. Saute, until the water is slightly curdled and the papaya flowers are tender. Papaya leaf stir fry is ready to be served.
How, interested to make it? I hope this recipe information can add to your insight about cuisine, especially if you are a culinary lover.
Childhood memories Part 2: making toy necklaces from cassava leaf stalks
Talking about the time when we were small is endless. If not all of our childhood memories that we remember, at least some of our memories have not been able to forget the good times when we were young. Playing, joking, creating, very grateful if we have ever passed that period. some time ago I wrote about my childhood how to make crowns from weeds or wild plants. In this article I also want to tell you about the creations of my childhood making a toy necklace this time made of natural ingredients from cassava leaf stalks. Have you seen or made it?
The cassava tree from its fruit and leaves can be made into delicious food. About cooking cassava leaves, you can check my article at this link below
https://read.cash/@Ayukyukyu2/get-to-know-cassava-leaves-from-their-benefits-and-nutrients-16bb7d16
While cassava fruit we can make delicious snacks too. Cassava leaves or cassava stems this time are not for cooking, but I want to share a childhood story that I have been through. Maybe you can try it with your child or younger sister.
Very exciting and fun. While playing with peers. I remember once when I was playing a shopping game, I had to wear jewelry, and this cassava leaf necklace became jewelry. If you remember now it's very funny but when you were little it was very exciting.
Here's how to make a necklace from cassava leaf stalks:
The first step is to provide 1 stalk of cassava leaves and then cut the remaining cassava leaves a little like a pendant.
Next is to break the stem into small pieces and then pull it down. The most important thing in this step is that the red outer skin of the stem should not be broken because the skin acts as a connector between one fault and another.
The last step is to take a stick that is cut into small pieces, then pierce the ends of the stalks with one another, and make a necklace of cassava leaf stalks.
Interested in making it? You can see it in my video below :
https://youtu.be/T0EH2ZZDpCc
*Cool, unique and funny, right? Want to try? So, wanting an appeal doesn't have to be expensive. Its simple but can be happy for anything looking for an expensive one. May be useful.*
School medicinal plants
A few days ago I introduced in my article check this link https://read.cash/@Ayukyukyu2/reforestation-fruit-trees-in-the-school-environment-ae394bb7 about various kinds of plants, especially fruit trees in my school environment. In this article I want to introduce other plants that exist in my school environment, namely types of plants that can be used for health. What is often referred to as herbal medicine whose properties have been guaranteed. Maybe you also grow some of your own country's medicinal plants, which I will mention later, may be in your yard.
Caring for the environment by planting medicinal plants on school grounds also needs to be preserved apart from planting other plants. Environmental care activities and the introduction of medicinal plants to students to increase their knowledge about natural wealth that can be used besides the environment will be cool, shady and can also create a clean and green landscape.
Environmental care activities and the introduction of medicinal plants began with planting medicinal plants around the school environment. The planting of medicinal plants is carried out simultaneously with an explanation of the types and benefits of medicinal plants. The planting of medicinal plants is carried out by students and accompanied by teachers or by students from the Teaching Campus Program.
Using the school land as a living pharmacy
At all levels of education are always taught about love for the environment but sometimes it needs to be done with real action. So that all students do real things related to loving the environment or being friendly with nature. One concrete action that can be taken together is to create a living pharmacy (medicinal plant land) in the school environment. The existence of a live pharmacy in the school can certainly complement the existing garden.
Creating a living pharmacy does not require providing a large yard. But enough with the land in the school. Teachers can choose a suitable location for a living pharmacy.
In addition to having the benefits of having a live pharmacy in the school environment, it also has a positive impact on students and schools, including :
Cultivating a friendly attitude with nature and the environment
Increase knowledge for students
for high school or vocational schools can be a source of research
Improve the quality of school accreditation
Make the school environment beautiful
Some medicinal plants that exist in the school environment where I teach
1. Lemongrass
Lemongrass is a plant that is easy to grow and the most widely planted. Not only in the school environment and in the yard of the house also many people plant lemongrass. Lemongrass in addition to functioning as an additional ingredient for cooking fragrances is also delicious in making health drinks. The scent of fresh lemongrass is liked by humans but not liked by mosquitoes. By planting lemongrass in your home or school environment, you will not only make the house look beautiful, but also repel and prevent mosquitoes from breeding in the yard, which then enter the house or classroom.
2. Betadine tree
This Betadine or iodine plant has the scientific name Jatropha multifida L, belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family, and is still a relative of the jatropha tree. This betadine or iodine tree has various names in each region. Everyone must be familiar with the benefits of betadine. The benefits of betadine leaves can help the body process blood clots more quickly. This leaf will control your blood flow that comes out when you have a nosebleed or get injured when you fall or get cut by a sharp object. The benefits of betadine leaves as a medicine you can use to cure eczema.
3. Guava tree
You know this tree? In addition to fruit that can be consumed. The leaves also have many benefits, one of which can treat stomach aches or streaks. And many other benefits
4. Temulawak ( Curcuma ) and turmeric
These two plants are plants that cannot be forgotten in the medicinal plant group. Because it has been patented as a plant that has good benefits for health. Temulawak or curcuma has the scientific name Curcuma zanthorrhiza, is a native Indonesian herbal plant that is often used to treat various health problems, ranging from lack of appetite, stomach disorders, constipation, diarrhea, fever, arthritis, to impaired liver function. This plant is still a close relative of turmeric. The difference is that temulawak tastes more bitter than turmeric. Turmeric is usually used for cooking, while temulawak is more suitable for medicine.
And there are still many medicinal plants planted in the school environment where I teach. The details are in my video below.
https://youtu.be/T_v2BKaCljA
*Hopefully this information can add to the knowledge of readcash friends about some medicinal plants in Indonesia, maybe also in your country.*
Learn from the story of a builder
There are many stories that occur in this universe that we can take life lessons from. Live to always be serious about doing something. Especially in kindness to others, especially to the Creator. Lord, the almighty God. Do not feel forced or not sincere in doing it because if we are not sincere believe me we will also reap according to what we do. Especially when it comes to worshiping God.
Let's learn a little from the story of a builder who should be the subject of our reflection. For years this builder worked with the contractor but he felt he was not getting paid more. He felt that his dedication so far was not commensurate with what he got. Finally he decided to retire from his job and told his boss. The contractor also agreed to the builder's request on one condition. He had to finish one more house before the handyman retired.
Finally finished the last building he made. Next, he handed the key to the new house to the contractor. Then, the contractor smiled and said this house is a gift for you because you have worked with me for a long time. Invite your family to live here. This house is a gift for your dedication to me. Immediately, the builder was shocked and there was a deep sense of regret. Why is the house that he finally wants to live in that he does carelessly.
But alas it was too late and had happened. Now, like it or not, he has to live with his family in a house that looks luxurious and majestic from the outside because of the best polishes, but unfortunately behind the glossy paint is just a blanket of fragile, easily rotten and rotten materials. That means, he just has to wait for the house to be damaged in the near future and witness the results of his own actions.
It's a shame, because insincerity, heavy heart, not serious, careless and compulsion turned out to force the builder to choose the worst way, which led to regret, and ended his career in a sad way.
Likewise, the worship that we do in this world is like a house that we are building for us to occupy in the next life after our life ends (death) from this world. Don't let us regret later because we will occupy a bad house (hell) in the afterlife. All of that is from the results that we build ourselves carelessly while in the world.
Some of us are currently working as an employee at a certain company or institution. There are even those who have served for years until they have to retire due to old age. There is so much work we have done and given to many people out there to see and enjoy the results.
But the question is, how much have we done all of that in the best way we have, with all our hearts without grumbling and compulsion?
The story above teaches us, that while there is still time, do everything in earnest, which brings good to everyone with a sincere heart, in great ways that God has given to everyone. Because there comes a time when everyone can't do it anymore, that is when death comes to him. So that his life feels bland, does not have any positive impact and is forgotten in the world of His creation.
Once again, do all the noble work that God has entrusted to us, and do everything with a sincere heart, as if today is the last day for you and me to work in His created world. Because actually we never know what will happen one second in the future in our life. This world is the biggest house we live in with our extended family, namely all the people in it, but not infrequently we do many things that are useless, not optimal, carelessly, grumbling and full of compulsion.
Remember! Don't let you and I regret it in the future, when we are asked and confronted with the Creator. Do good deeds all for the sake of Allah and do not do bad deeds solely out of fear of Allah.
*Sincerity, gratitude and good prejudice we need to do in doing something. May it be a reminder for us that Allah will give us what we want at the right time with the value according to what we do. May be useful.*
Reforestation : Fruit trees in the school environment
Planting trees is a reforestation activity in our environment that has benefits and an important role for the survival of all living things. In other words, planting trees is the same as planting goodness, meaning that planting trees is the same as caring for human life. Planting trees can be done in areas or hilly areas that are barren and arid as well as in the surrounding environment, such as in the yard or school yard. The purpose of tree planting activities is to green the environment with plants that can absorb water as a source of water reserves.
Here are some corners of the school I teach where some trees are planted. From ornamental trees, flowers, or plants that can be useful for medicine, and fruitful plants.
https://youtu.be/MPlhZzR6bbU
This time I want to show some fruit trees that are planted in the school environment where I teach. There are mango trees, star fruit, guava etc. It is currently the fruiting season and coincidentally, the trees that are planted bear fruit in the same season so that every tree has fruit. We school residents from teachers and students are allowed to enjoy the fruit. Because this tree is planted to be enjoyed by all school residents from generation to generation. As I recall, these trees were planted in 2014. At that time there was a program to plant fruit trees throughout the school. And now we can enjoy the results.
Benefits of having trees in the school environment
Schools are places where the teaching and learning process takes place, so a good environment is needed so that the process runs smoothly and conducive. Not only the social environment but also the environment around the school.
A beautiful school environment does not just make the school atmosphere cool because of the many plants or trees around it. However, a beautiful environment is also one of the things that can increase the benefits of the school environment for learning and can also provide other benefits that are no less important.
These are some of the benefits of planting trees in the school environment :
1. Beautify the school environment
The many types of trees or plants that exist in the school environment can make the school pleasing to the eye. For example, by planting flowers or ornamental plants that are planted in pots or planted in the school garden.
2. Shady the school environment
The existence of trees that grow in the school environment will certainly make the environment more shady and provide greening benefits for the human environment. Moreover, the types of trees planted are shade trees, which can make the school environment more shady and look more beautiful.
3. Become a learning object or medium
Trees planted in schools can also be used as learning media and students' research objects. For example, to practice lessons that study the structure of plants, learn about the benefits of living dispensary plants for health and the environment, and so on.
4. Improve study concentration
The benefits of planting trees in the school environment can also help make the teaching and learning process more conducive, it can also increase student concentration. Trees such as shade trees can reduce pollution and help reduce distracting noise, which can cause distraction and make the body tired.
5. Provide oxygen supply
The number of trees planted in the school environment can certainly produce oxygen, which will make the air quality in the school environment better and cooler. In addition to the cool air can make the spirit to move, the benefits of oxygen for humans can also make learning more focused.
6. Refreshing body and mind
A beautiful and green environment is believed to relieve stress experienced by a person. Dense school activities can certainly make the body haggard due to fatigue and can create stress. So with the many trees in the school, it can reduce stress and make the body and mind fresher.
7. Provide a comfortable atmosphere at school
Planting trees in the school environment is one of the highly recommended reforestation programs, because it can create the impression of a school environment that is sustainable and comfortable to use for activities. This will certainly be of direct benefit to teachers, employees or students who spend their daily time at school.
*So, planting trees or other plants, making flower gardens, maintaining medicinal plants etc. Especially for the school environment, it can not only make it more beautiful and cool. But indirectly can also make the teaching and learning process more effective and other benefits. In order for the school environment to be cleaner and more beneficial for the school community, it should also be balanced with things such as good waste management, cleanliness of the environment and classrooms, and so on. May be useful*
Remembering childhood : Making crowns from weeds
Have you seen this weed? Maybe you've seen it grow all around you. When I see this wild plant, my memory automatically always reminds me of my childhood. I want to share my childhood story when I was a little girl of 10 or 12 years old. I always pick these weeds to make toy accessories like headbands or crowns. I used to do it often with my little friend.
According to wikipedia, this wild plant is named Gletang in Indonesian and in scientific language (Tridax procumbens), tridax daisy (Eng.), cadillo chisaca (Spanish), and herbe caille (French) are the most common types of plants found as weeds. Gletang is usually found in dry, sunny places.
Gletang is usually found in places that are not wet, get a lot of sunlight or only slightly shaded, especially on sandy or rocky soil. In grass fields, dry rice fields, roadsides or railways, river banks, sand dunes, abandoned lands, and so on.
Originally from tropical America, then spread widely to India and Southeast Asia. Gletang can be used for animal feed, usually mixed with grasses.
The gletang flower is visited by various types of butterflies. This Gletang flower used to be when I was a child, I often used it as an object to make jewelry or accessories from this plant. Here are some pictures of Gletang flowers that I have made into toy crowns that can be used when playing games to become queens or fairies. how to make :
Each Gletang flower stalk is linked to each other and then wrapped in a cross manner.
do as long as possible if the headband is just a semicircle.
if the shape of the crown wrap as long as possible so that both ends can be brought together.
Tie both sides using ribbon or other fasteners according to taste
The crown or headband is complete
https://youtu.be/7JCrET5mXVM
( Video making a crown made of weeds ) https://youtu.be/7JCrET5mXVM
*This is one of my childhood activities that I will always remember. How was your childhood, is there anything you can remember to this day?*
Making creations from plasticine
Who has ever made unique creations from plasticine? Or maybe you have accompanied your child or sister to make various kinds of creations from plasticine? 2 days ago my second son was going to get a school assignment, which is to make a plasticine creation.
So, as an exercise he tried to make something at home before making it at his school and I accompanied him. He was so excited when he made it. What shape do you think this is? And the next day at school they made objects from plasticine in the Arts and Culture subject under the guidance of their teacher. So, some creations, they make leaves, plants etc. And here are some pictures sent by the teacher during school activities.
What is plasticine?
Plasticine is a type of craft material that is easy to shape. The texture of plasticine is like clay, so it is often used as a variety of crafts that are popular among artists and sculptors. In addition, plasticine is also commonly used for educational purposes for children. Generally, plasticine is made from petroleum jelly, calcium salts, and aliphatic acid.
***Have you ever made your own plasticine? Such as wheat flour, oil, salt and food coloring.***
In addition to children's toys, plasticine can also be used to decorate various objects at home such as stickers, frames, photos, and much more. In accordance with its purpose, plasticine is a soft material used on children.
The benefits of playing with plasticine for children
There are many kinds of children's toys, but which child doesn't like playing with toy candles? Various bright colors, soft and soft textures, not to mention when equipped with various toys to shape them. Not only children, this could also be your favorite toy as a child. But today's toy candles may be different from the ones you played with in the past. Now, several well-known toy manufacturers offer toy candles with better quality and safer for children of all ages because they are non-toxic and softer. Playdough or Fundough. Plasticine is not only fun to play with, dough or toy candles can also provide many benefits for children. Especially children who are still in their infancy. Here's an explanation of the benefits of playing plasticine.
1. Develop Fine Motor Skills
As children shape dough into different shapes, they build strength in their tiny hands. The movement of squeezing, rolling, twisting, flattening, forming a circle and various other movements that the child does will help him develop hand muscles that are very useful for various other skills in the future.
2. Calming Children
Toy dough or candles can also help soothe children. Squeezing it can relieve tension, release excess energy, improve focus, and express a child's emotions.
3. Encourages Creativity
No matter how many colors of toy candles your child has, there are an infinite number of creations that children can make from their toy candles. Creating an object from start to finish can also encourage your children to expand their imagination and think in new, innovative ways.
4. Improve Eye-Hand Coordination
Usually children play with toy candles with some additional tools. Such as small plastic knives, molds with various shapes to rolling pins or dough rollers. When using these tools, children develop hand-eye coordination by 'forcing' their ability to manipulate material to fit the ideas in their head.
5. Improve Social Skills
Try encouraging your child to play with toy candles with other children or even with you. This is a great opportunity to improve your toddler's social skills.
How to? Ask children to share colors or tools, and talk about their ideas.
6. Supports Children's Counting and Literacy Ability
Is it difficult to get children to study? Just play with candles, Moms! As you play you can teach your little one about shapes, descriptions and more. Don't forget to take the kids to count. Ask the child, how many red candles are there in front of him? Or make a 'fruit tree' out of wax and ask the children to count the number.
You can also make colorful number shapes from toy candles so that children are excited to count them.
7. Keep Children away from Gadgets
Playing with candles also helps children pass the time while practicing concentration while using a number of senses and skills in the process. Much better than letting kids play with gadgets or sitting in front of the TV all day, right?
https://youtu.be/08kth4NLUxQ
*It's fun to play and learn to use plasticine. However, when children play remain under supervision, do not let them eat it or be swallowed. May be useful*
Some local fruit in fruiting
I am very happy to know that in recent months there are many local fruits in my country which are in fruiting season. I could see the local fruit trees were bearing fruit in abundance. And this can increase income for fruit traders. Along the road that I passed, there were many houses that planted local fruit, and many of my neighbors also planted local fruit trees.
Many kinds of local fruit are grown in my country. Some are already bearing fruit, not yet bearing fruit because they are not in season yet and are bearing fruit.
The fruit season is the most anticipated of the seasonal fruit because they are not always there only a few months after that change with another fruit season. I would like to introduce to my readcash friends some local fruits that are now bearing fruit in my area and I will describe the benefits a little. Maybe some of the fruit you already recognize and there are 2 pieces that I always miss and look forward to the fruit.
1. Mango fruit
That's right, it's mango season right now. Where do I see mangoes at fruit sellers and in people's houses. My teacher colleagues at school often bring mangoes to school and several other local fruits that are also bearing fruit. This is a photo I took while visiting my teacher colleague's house to visit her sick husband. And I took the photo for a readcash friend. I do not name this type of mango and the fruit is very large. My fellow teacher has several mango trees in his house because it has a large and fertile yard which is very suitable for planting some local fruits in his house.
Based on information from Alodokter.com 1 mango contains the following nutrients:
`1.5 – 2 grams of fiber`
`15 grams of carbohydrates`
`1 – 1.5 grams of protein`
`55 – 60 micrograms of vitamin A`
`35-60 mg of vitamin C`
`9 mg of vitamin E`
`40 – 45 micrograms of folate`
`10 – 15 mg calcium`
`10 – 15 mg magnesium`
`200 mg potassium`
`14 – 20 mg phosphorus`
Not only the nutritional content above, mangoes are also enriched with B vitamins, vitamin K, lycopene, and water. I really like mangoes. Do readcash friends like mangoes?
So, the vitamins, minerals and antioxidants in mangoes can provide important health benefits. For example, vitamin K can help blood clot effectively and help prevent anemia (Halo.doc). Not only tastes good, mangoes have health-supporting benefits.
2. Rambutan fruit
Who knows this local fruit. Fruit that is oval in shape, 4-5 cm long, with bent spines, limp to stiff. The skin of the fruit is green and becomes yellow or red when it is ripe. Thick fruit walls. This fruit contains a lot of water tastes sweet and sour too. I really love rambutan and rambutan season is what I'm most looking forward to. When I see a rambutan tree that is bearing fruit, I am always amazed and happy.
A few days ago a fellow teacher at school brought rambutan and it was immediately picked from the tree, it was proven that there were still a lot of ants. Incidentally he planted a rambutan tree. Surely you can imagine how enthusiastic I was to see this fruit. Do readcash friends like rambutan fruit.
`What is the name of this fruit in your place?`
from various nutritional content in it. This red sweet fruit is also low in calories, in 100 grams (g) of rambutan there are the following nutrients :
`Protein: 0.9 g`
`Carbs: 18 g`
`Fiber: 0.8-1 g`
`Calcium: 15 milligrams (mg)`
`Phosphorus: 15 mg`
`Iron: 0.5 mg`
`Sodium: 15 mg`
`Potassium: 110 mg`
`Vitamin C: 60 mg (tokopedia.com)`
From the nutritional content contained in rambutan, of course this fruit has benefits including :
Maintain the immune system
Improve digestive health
Nourish the skin
And there are many other benefits.
But don't consume it too much. And, for people with diabetes and hypertension should avoid consuming this fruit. And that needs to be remembered eating rambutan fruit that is too ripe can be dangerous, increasing cholesterol levels and blood pressure. Because the sugar contained in rambutan fruit can turn into alcohol when the fruit is too ripe. The effect will be an increase in cholesterol and hypertension.
3. Water guava fruit ( special guava for salad )
There are many types of guava fruit and guava I mean red guava which is usually used as a salad or salad mixed with other fruits such as mango, pineapple, cucumber etc. With a special peanut sauce with fruit salad. Currently, this type of guava is bearing many fruits.
`Reported from various sources, guava is rich in nutrients, including vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, fiber, potassium, myricetin, hexahydroxyflavone, phenolic, flavonoids, and others. These substances have their respective roles, ranging from antioxidants, antimicrobials, to anticancer, and so on. The content of vitamin C in guava is believed to increase immunity and the formation of collagen to keep the skin looking young.`
In addition, water guava contains high flavonoid compounds that are active antioxidants. This content is efficacious to prevent or treat inflammation (inflammation).
4. Sapodilla fruit
In Indonesian we call it SAWO fruit. Sawo is a tropical fruit that has the Latin name Manilkara zapota. Other names for sapodilla are sapodilla, sapota, and naseberry. This fruit is widely grown in the countries of Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. However, now it has been widely cultivated in almost all over the world, including Indonesia. Reported from some information sapodilla fruit many types and sizes. in the picture I took is a type of brown manila and this picture I took in my school yard. And it happened that there were ripe ones and I picked them. It tastes sweet, juicy and fibrous.
Manila sapodilla fruit has a sweet, it's so sweet like a date and soft flesh texture. However, unripe manila sapodilla has a bitter taste due to its high tannin content.
Reported from alo.doc Sawo is a fruit that contains quite high calories. Per 100 grams of sapodilla can contain 83 calories. Launching from Netmeds, here are the nutritional values per 100 grams of sapodilla fruit :
`Energy: 83 kilocalories.`
`Protein: 0.44 grams.`
`Total Fat: 1.10 grams.`
`Carbs: 19.9 grams.`
`Dietary Fiber: 10.9 grams.`
`Folate: 14 micrograms.`
`Niacin: 0.2 milligrams.`
`Pantothenic acid: 0.252 milligrams.`
`Pyridoxine: 0.037 milligrams.`
`Riboflavin: 0.020 milligrams.`
`Thiamine: 0.058 milligrams.`
`Vitamin A: 60IU.`
`Vitamin C: 14.7 milligrams.`
`Sodium: 12 milligrams.`
`Potassium: 193 milligrams.`
`Calcium: 21 milligrams.`
`Copper: 0.086 milligrams.`
`Iron: 0.80 milligrams.`
`Magnesium: 12 milligrams.`
`Phosphorus: 12 milligrams.`
`Selenium: 0.6 micrograms.`
`Zinc: 0.10 milligrams.`
Some of the benefits of consuming sapodilla fruit :
Overcoming constipation.
Prevents inflammation.
Control blood sugar.
Reduce the risk of cancer.
Strengthens bones.
Protects from infectious diseases.
In addition to having benefits, eating sapodilla fruit also has side effects if you eat too much, which can cause itching and inflammation of the throat. In addition, it can also cause irritation. This is because sapodilla contains tannins in it. So, don't eat too much and this fruit is also my favorite fruit.
*Here's some local fruit information in my area that is currently in season. Is there this local fruit in your area? Is the local fruit famous in your area? I hope this information is helpful.*
Making a booklet using HVS A4 paper
Some time ago my son again received an assignment from his teacher, namely to make a booklet that reads about the natural features of the islands in his own country, namely Indonesia. Previously, the teacher gave the task of making a Herbarium, please check the article here.
https://read.cash/@Ayukyukyu2/making-herbarium-drying-plants-64c2080c
The task of making a booklet about the natural features of this island is a class 4 natural and social science subject and I as a parent must be able to guide children to make this assignment. And to be honest, this is my first time making a booklet just as I made Herbarium for the first time too.
*Have you ever made a booklet from a readcash friend?*
Do you know the booklet? Another word for booklet is a booklet as a small book that functions as a leaflet. Or another meaning of booklet is a print with a special appearance in the form of a book. In conclusion, a booklet is a booklet in the form of a small book that displays anything such as products, services, or displays things about organizations, groups, information or an ideology.
Characteristics of the booklet :
A small, thin book half a quarto A4 or F4 like the one I made for my son, folded in half. The booklet contains information about something and there are writings and pictures. The appearance of the booklet in the form of pictures with attractive colors makes people interested in seeing the information in the booklet.
Benefits of making booklets :
Easier to understand when reading.
Attractive design and make
Consumers feel interested in using the booklet.
Booklet design that can be made by yourself to attract consumers' attention.
Booklets also reach the local community faster and are easy to understand.
Making a booklet is very clear to make it easier for us to inform or promote something. So, books and booklets are very different. A booklet is a small book that functions as a leaflet. while the book is a collection of paper or other materials bound together at one end and contains writing or pictures.
How to make a booklet
Many types of objects or paper that can be made to make a booklet. For a child's assignment, I made it on F4 paper.
Prepare the paper to be made into a booklet.
The paper is divided into 2 or 4 parts according to the size of the booklet you want to make.
Punch a hole in the paper waist with a Perforator or a paper punch tool
Fill in or write down the various information you want to share in the booklet. My son's assignment is about the appearance of nature. I am looking for information on the internet about nature that I want to explain. Such as beaches, rivers, mountains and lakes on one of the islands in Indonesia.
Print a picture of the nature that is told and I paste it and under the picture I write a description of the picture.
The last step, I bound this booklet using nylon thread or mattress thread according to the task given by my child's teacher. I sew with a large needle.
The booklet is ready to use
https://youtu.be/HWZ4_u9IiJg
How about you already know about booklets and are interested in making your own?
*If, you are a trader of goods such as cosmetic tools, clothing, recipes etc. Booklets are a great choice to promote. Hopefully useful and good luck.*
Precious message about time
A few days ago I wanted to eat something typical of children's snacks. I actually accidentally bought snacks with almost the same brand or with the same writing theme. The purpose of my writing this time is not to introduce a product from my country, but the theme of the article on the product, break time and good time.
Talking about time is a short word consisting of only 4 words in English but has a long meaning and process. It can be beneficial if we make the best use of it and it can also destroy us to the point of regretting for the rest of our lives.
The time will surely come, there's no need to chase it but if we let our guard down it will pass and it might not come back. But if fate favors us then time may return with a different place and moment.
When the time is back quickly grab hold of him, make the best use of it and make it a valuable lesson, because time is very valuable. Every round of the wheel of life that we live, manage the time as best we can, study that time, reflect on that time, take a break to give ourselves time, hug tightly as much as we have time, if when he is gone we have treated him as well as possible.
Don't always say there's still time or later. Do it immediately, use your time wisely. No matter how busy you are, take time to make people feel appreciated. Successful people always have a target on what will be completed in a certain time.
What time can we take care of and use as long as it doesn't leave us or those of us who have lost that time, so we don't regret it.
"***Me time"*** The benefits of me time can improve relationships. Me time makes yourself a priority and shows others that you value your own needs. If you don't respect yourself then others can start taking advantage of it. Respect yourself and others will respect you. give yourself space to be calm and not disturbed by others. Good to do so you can calm down.
***2. Break time*** is the time when a person has to leave for a moment what he was doing in order to be able to resume after taking a break. We do a lot of break time from work, break time to take a nap and even break time when we are in a relationship with someone. So, do it when the break time is there. Because in addition to being able to unwind, it can also calm down mentally when stressed with activities or environments that have made us very tired.
***3. Good or quality time***
Quality time is the time you spend giving your undivided attention to the people you care about, such as your spouse, family, or friends, without being distracted from anything else at the same time. The reasons we take quality time are :
Shows concern for the closest people
reduce stress
take care of mental health
maintain physical health
Extend life expectancy
Maintaining healthy relationships with quality time is also associated with longer life expectancy. Because quality time can make your life healthier and happier.
***4. Every moment is precious moment***
Every moment is precious moment
Time is a very precious thing, a blessing and a gift from God that is given to every human being. No matter what kind of time or moment we go through Happy, sad, disappointed, hurt, live and keep the spirit but still don't forget yourself to be negligent.
When we are happy we forget to be grateful, when we are sad we think we are the most hurt, when we are disappointed we blame everything. Time is one of the teachers in our lives who can teach us self-discipline. Don't waste it and always think positive. Don't worry, God has prepared the best for you.
***5. Time management***
What is meant by "time management" in a simple sense is "managing time". Management in principle is to organize, organize, or make the best use of time for useful activities and purposes. the term "management" in the real sense, of course there is something called: planning, implementation, control, and evaluation. This is what is called "the art of timing".
All religions also always remind us not to waste time. In Islam the word time is found in the ***Qur'an surrah Al-'Ashr***
*Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala say :*
*١. وَا لْعَصْرِ*
*"For the sake of time"*
*٢. اِنَّ الْاِ نْسَا نَ لَفِيْ خُسْرٍ*
*"Really, humans are confused,"*
*٣. اِلَّا الَّذِيْنَ اٰمَنُوْا وَ عَمِلُوا الصّٰلِحٰتِ وَتَوَا صَوْا بِا لْحَقِّ ۙ وَتَوَا صَوْا بِا لصَّبْرِ*
*"except those who believe and work and exhort one another to truth and exhort one another to patience."*
*( Via Al-Qur'an Indonesia* *https://quran-id.com* *)*
The meaning contained in the Surah Al Asr above has meaning. Time is very important and valuable. Therefore, we humans should make the best use of our time.
**Break time to be more productive**
Don't misunderstand the meaning of the word rest. Rest means to stop for a moment the activity we are doing to be able to resume the next activity. Our goal is to rest.
~***Keep the mood always good.***
***~ Prevent high blood pressure.***
***~Helps lose weight.***
***~Improves concentration while on the move.***
Don't force your body to do activities if you're tired, take a break, don't stop. Resting doesn't mean we have to sleep. There are several ways to do it while resting moment.
Important writing is a beautiful advice so that we are patient waiting for what time is definitely destined for us.
It has been stated that everything has been ordained by God when and where things happen to us. Just live it patiently, if we are not able to please, accept happily with all that is destined for us.
Only a fool would wish for the sun to appear at night and the stars to illuminate the sky during the day. This is his very poetic sentence, beautiful in its meaning. Again there is time. There are times when we are sick, there are times when we are healed.
There are times when we are deceived, there are times when we get unexpected sustenance. There are times when we are shunned, there are times when we are approached. There are times when we are hostile, there are times when we are friendly. They are all episodes of life. Just live it all with gratitude and patience.
*There is a saying once*
*(Time is like a sword, so if you don't cut it, it will cut you)*
*This proverb is more of a parable about how important time is, because time always goes without compromise, and the time that has passed will never come back. If we don't use time, in terms of various opportunities, such as opportunities for success and achievement, it may not come again. Time is like "deterministic" in the sense of determining human destiny without compromise. It's just humans who take advantage of time, or if not, time will run over humans. What is meant by "run over time or time"*
*Another word for time is opportunity. To waste time is to miss an opportunity. But when the opportunity comes, take it, but sometimes the opportunity comes but we still need to think and reflect. Good for us or not. So, be wise in dealing with it. May be useful*.
Traditions and special foods commemorating Maulid or the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad
Saturday, October 8, 2022 yesterday and in some parts today. All Muslims in the world commemorate the birthday of Prophet Muhammad SAW or often called Mawlid which aims to remember and be grateful for the birth of a role model for all mankind. In addition, there is also a goal in commemorating the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad lil uswah, which is to emphasize the faith that the Prophet Muhammad is a role model for all Muslims. Where the Prophet Muhammad is the only messenger of Allah who spreads and guides Muslims to carry out the commands and teachings of Allah. So, the whole world, especially Indonesia, held this event solemnly, happily and full of joy.
Every country and region celebrates the birth of Prophet Muhammad in various ways. In Indonesia also has a tradition of various unique traditions in welcoming this happy moment. Because it is celebrated once a year. This time I want to share special food or dishes to welcome the birthday of the prophet Muhammad in Indonesia, especially those in my area. And these dishes can be an additional reference for you and are suitable for all read.cash friends' tongues.
Tradition of celebrating the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad
The tradition of celebrating birthdays at my place is routinely held every year and this has been happening for a long time. And it was held from morning to midnight. So, the community 2 days before the event will prepare and clean the place where the event will be held. Usually the event is held in the mosque. Apart from that, they put up several tents, decorated the pulpit because there would be a grand da'wah for this event.
On the day of the event, starting in the morning. There are chants of sholawat (praise to the Prophet) in the mosque until noon. Then in the courtyard of the mosque under the tent, there is a long table filled with special food for the birthday celebration, which was donated by residents living around the mosque. Orphans are the priority guests in this presentation and also several invitees from outside the mosque environment will be invited to this event to eat special Maulid cuisine with orphans. And here looks enthusiastic from their faces. In addition to this, the menu is not often available and is more pronounced when eaten at events like this.
Continued at night, namely listening to religious lectures with specially invited speakers from outside the area. Usually these lectures take place from 9 to 12 at night.
That's a little explanation of the tradition when celebrating Maulid or the birth of the Prophet Muhammad in my area
Mawlid celebration specialties
After I tell the tradition, now I want to share the types of food or special Maulid dishes that are in my area. Because, I'm sure each one must have a special food for the celebration of Maulid.
¤ Cone-shaped rice
Rice wrapped in banana leaves that have been cut into shape. The most trending shape is the conical shape. In my place we call it " Nasi Kulah ". Not all can do it or form a shape like this, including me. Because there is a special technique when wrapping it. And this cone-shaped rice is also made at other special events such as weddings, inauguration of formal and religious events. Cone-shaped rice or "Nasi Kulah" is a tradition in my area. For rice, you can use white rice, cat rice, etc.
¤ Salted duck egg
Who has ever eaten duck eggs? If the duck egg is salted, have you tried it? Salted eggs are one of the important menus when commemorating the birthday or birthday of the Prophet. It has become a tradition. And to make salted eggs requires a long process and special materials. Who ever made it?
¤ Balado egg or red chili sauce
This balado egg is a menu that is routinely available during birthday celebrations in my area. Balado eggs can also be cooked on weekdays. However, it becomes an important menu when commemorating birthdays or other celebrations. If you want to try Balado eggs.
The ingredients are :
Egg
Red chili
Onion
Garlic
Tomatoes
How to make :
First, the eggs are boiled. To boil eggs, you should heat the water until the foam comes out, enter the eggs. Boil for 12 - 15 minutes for the eggs to be perfectly cooked.
Then, after it cools down a bit peel the eggs.
Then, puree red chilies, red and white onions, tomatoes. Heat the oil, add the ground spices. Preferably, not too much oil because it will make the sauce runny. While sautéing add oil little by little if the chili feels a little dry. If the chili sauce is too oily when the eggs are added it doesn't stick to the eggs
Finally, when the chili sauce is just right, the texture has slightly thickened, add the eggs and stir until the sauce is well mixed with the eggs.
***For a more fragrant chili before sauteing the chili sauce or spices that have been ground, I first fry the fried onions and pandan leaves. Sambal Balado will be very fragrant.***
¤ Meat
This is the main menu of Maulid's special cuisine, namely cooking meat. Here it's up to what meat you want. However, I prefer to cook free-range chicken or duck meat. There can be various types of meat dishes, there are beef or chicken cooked in curry, duck cooked in white. But now there are many additional types of other meat dishes such as fried chicken, chicken cooked in soy sauce etc. But generally the meat that is cooked is curry.
¤ Shrimp cook white and cook curry
This one is also a special menu of the maulid celebration. Shrimp mixed with potatoes. There are shrimp cook white and shrimp curry dishes. Have made it ?
To make white cooked prawns:
Cayenne pepper
Red onion
Garlic
hazelnut
pepper
a little coriander
potato
coconut milk
Puree the spices, stir-fry add the cleaned prawns and potatoes, mix well, finally add the coconut milk. Stir until slightly thickened. It doesn't take long because the prawns cook quickly
¤ Melinjo crackers
As a complement to the menu, there are additional crackers. The crackers that are often the choice are melinjo crackers. Melinjo if in scientific language Gnetum gnemon Linn. This plant has seeds that are 2-2.5 cm long with an ellipse shape, a short tapered tip, and consist of three layers of skin, namely: sarcotesta, sclerotesta, and endotesta. Sarcotesta (outer skin) when young is green and gradually changes color to yellow and dark red after cooking.
This cooked one is made into crackers in many stages. Because of that melinjo crackers are a little expensive compared to other crackers.
And also has small and large leaves, with four leaf shapes, namely round, oval, and oblong. The leaves are usually mixed with other vegetables.
***And actually there are many other menus typical of Maulid in my area. But, I can not describe one by one. However, the description above is the main dish that is usually cooked when commemorating the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad in my area.***
Each region must have its own traditions when welcoming and commemorating the birthday of the prophet Muhammad. Commemorating the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad is not obligatory but not prohibited. As long as it doesn't deviate from the real Islamic context.
The purpose of commemorating the Prophet's birthday is to remember, be grateful for the birth of the leader of the ummah who has brought light to the universe.
*And the Prophet Muhammad loved and cared for orphans. Therefore, every celebration of the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, orphans must be invited and supported.*
Be grateful for life, be happy with every destiny and be kind
What you see, those who are married are very happy and romantic but what you don't see are they are struggling with their own hearts. They are being tested by God, Allah, the Lord of life. What you see, those who already have children are very happy and happy with the presence of their children. But, what you don't see is his heart is crying with another test that never ends.
What you see, those who have magnificent homes and are very well established with their achievements. But, what you don't see is that he never calms down with other tests that keep coming endlessly, keep bugging his heart. What you see, those who have luxury vehicles and are very elegant with their rides. But, what you don't see is that his heart is never happy and not open to the treasures that Allah has entrusted to him.
Even those you see whose life is almost perfect, smile happily in front of you. But, what you don't see is he's going through each other's exams.
Therefore, stop looking at anything that makes you ungrateful for your destiny. Stop peeking at their lives if it makes you kufr for yours. Enjoy your life remember one by one the grace of God that you are feeling. Because LIFE and TEST are inevitability that never leave each other. Stop seeing pleasure in other people but start feeling happy with the blessings that God is bestowing on you that today has not been given a partner. Won't you be surrounded by beautiful and handsome angels or princes?
You who are not given a luxurious house today, will not later in heaven the smallest pleasure be 50 times the pleasure of kings on earth. You who are not given by the world this time are not losers because God will give you later in heaven. In this world all possessions are temporary but in heaven they are eternal.
Allah gave you something that is eternal not mortal. What you do not get on earth you will enjoy in heaven.
Therefore, focus on life after death. Don't waste your energy for worldly pleasures. Don't waste your life just for the world, but fight with the limits of your ability to prepare the best provisions for the eternal village where there is no more death in it.
Be grateful for your life, be happy with every destiny of Allah that you are living. Make every destiny a large area to gain rewards for the pleasure of Allah.
I hope whoever reads this post. Whoever you are, may you always be given the space of heart such as being grateful, sincere, humble, patient, in living this life without seeing and measuring how other people's lives are. And God always strengthens us in obedience until our death is full of goodness
Saturday, October 8, 2022, Muslims will commemorate the birthday of Prophet Muhammad. May all his goodness, sincerity and sincerity be abundant and always be our inspiration in living this life.
*For Muslim friends, readcash, congratulations on commemorating the birth of the ruler of nature, may we all always get intercession from him in the world and in the hereafter, Aamiin*.
Cekodok, a delicious and savory homemade snack
Filling leisurely while enjoying an afternoon snack with a cup of hot tea and coffee is a simple activity that is very enjoyable. Snacks that don't need to be expensive and fancy. No need to buy, take advantage of existing ingredients to make simple snacks to increase intimacy with family or friends.
Homemade snacks made from simple ingredients are a great choice to fill a relaxing time after a tiring activity. Homemade snacks usually use natural ingredients from crops such as corn, breadfruit, cassava, potatoes, bananas, etc. Compared to modern snacks that contain lots of preservatives and that's all that many are looking for today and maybe the current generation doesn't know these home-made snacks. Because now many are selling fast food to lazy to make their own food. Nothing wrong right? if we make our own snacks that are natural and guaranteed.
In this article, I want to introduce to all my readcash friends about my childhood snacks that I always miss. This snack was often made by my late mother. When I was tired of playing or just got home from school, my late mother was very diligent in making snacks.
This afternoon I went to my sister-in-law's house. There was a celebration at her house. I saw a lot of bananas and other ingredients that are suitable for making snacks. Finally, I decided to make a banana ***Cekodok snack***.
Cekodok is a fried snack made from bananas mixed with other ingredients. And my families who was busy helping the event was very enthusiastic about this snack. With a cup of tea and coffee. This snack doesn't have to take long to finish. Since I don't like coffee I eat it with a cup of hot tea.
So, the ingredients for making Cekodok include :
Bananas (preferably a ripe banana that is slightly mushy)
Rice flour
Grated coconut
Salt
Sugar
How to make it
First, mash the bananas first (use a masher or squeeze by hand)
When the taste is slightly smooth, add the grated coconut.
Stir until all the bananas and grated coconut are combined.
Then, add the rice flour, salt and sugar.
Stir again until the mixture is all mixed.
The last step, take one tablespoon of the cekodok dough and fry it until it turns brown
If the dough is too soft, add more flour so that it doesn't stick when frying. Hot banana Cekodok home snack is ready to be served.
*Easy to make, right? and materials are easy to get. Hopefully this information can be an additional reference for those of you who like to make homemade snacks for your family. May be useful.*
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