Signs that you are mentally tired
Date: 26 august 2022
Friday
What do you think if you are not productive every day and just lie in your bed, feeling that you are nobody else. You are also easily tired and lazy to do activities. Indirectly may consider that behavior as laziness.
Especially after going through a very long pandemic period, we are required to stay at home and not do our activities or work outside the home. Of course, these lazy habits are usually still carried over to this day, until we think that we are the lazy ones.
There is such a thing as the term burnout, or mental fatigue, which is a condition where we feel very tired even with daily activities though.
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**There are several signs if you are mentally exhausted, not because you are lazy, here are the signs.**
**1. Loss of motivation**
One of the causes of lazy people is of course because they lack strong motivation for their future. But if you used to have great motivation, excel in certain areas, but now become tired, apathetic, demotivated, then you are most likely in a burnout phase or mentally exhausted. So you don't think you are lazy as other people think.
**2. Feel like nobody anymore**
If you are experiencing mental exhaustion or burnout, one that you may experience but rarely realize and understand is being personalized. Personalization itself is a condition where someone no longer feels like themselves.
They will think that they are not connected to anyone, feel lonely, do not know their own purpose. They will continue to struggle with an overwhelming sense of inability to take back control of themselves.
**3. Not excited**
If you used to be the type of person who is always passionate about doing everything. But lately it has turned into something annoying or no longer interesting in your eyes. This is one sign that you are experiencing burnout or mental exhaustion. Mental fatigue will make you not interested in what you are going to do.
This usually arises because there is a feeling where you feel that you have worked very hard but the results have not been as expected.
**4. Easily offended and often moody**
Do you feel that lately you have become more irritable and often express your feelings by being alone? These feelings are common to humans, but if they occur continuously, it could be that you are in a mentally exhausted phase.
This is very different from lazy people. People who are lazy, are much more relaxed, relaxed, calm, and not easily influenced by things. They tend to be indifferent to what they are doing, don't even think about it at all.
Meanwhile, people who are mentally exhausted tend to be more sensitive, easily offended, especially if something they do is not what they expected. In fact, it is not uncommon to experience depression because of it.
**5. Starting to be lazy to take care of yourself**
The saddest sign of a mentally exhausted person is starting to be lazy to take care of himself. Starting from bathing, cleaning the bed, irregular sleeping hours and eating patterns that began to deteriorate.
If you start to stop taking care of yourself means you are lazy to do anything. You will feel tired easily in doing work, even on light work though.
The difference between mental fatigue or burnout with laziness is very visible, where this suddenly happens for no apparent reason, even though you used to feel very excited to do it.
**6. It happens gradually**
Mental fatigue does not occur immediately, but occurs gradually. Mental fatigue is also usually triggered by several things that affect a significantly reduced sense of enthusiasm.
At first it might just be a lack of self-confidence, but because it is allowed to drag on it turns into a burden on the mind and even leads to stress and loss of all motivation. Be careful, if this continues to be allowed, over time it can become a danger to yourself.
*Those are some signs that you are tired mentally and not because you are lazy. If some of these things happen to you, you better consult with psychology to find a bright spot for what you should do to avoid it.*
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Nostalgic old game clash of clans
Date: 25 August 2022
Thursday
Game clash of clans is a strategy game that was popular when this game was first released. This game was first released on August 2, 2012. Of course this game is very old and has many good updates for now. In 2013 this game was very popular among gamers in the world.
Until now in 2022, the game clash of clans has been downloaded with a total of 500 million downloads on the android playstore and received pretty good reviews from the players.
It's true that this game has also decreased from its rate, maybe because coc players have moved to other recently released games such as mobile legend, pubg and other games that have been popular lately.
As gamers or streaming gamers on YouTube, of course, they also follow the development of games that are popular from year to year.
But for this time I tried to download and play the game clash of clans again.
The first time I logged into the coc game, this is how the loading screen looks like in 2022. And this year, the coc game is already 10 years old.
After entering the game, this is what my COC account looks like, I have been off this game for a very long time and the last time I was off was at Townhall 11. And now Clash of Clans has arrived at town Hall 14. It feels like getting to townhall 14 is still very long if you play manually or without top up in the game.
Because I still remember, to reach townhall 11 max it took me more than 2 years to maximize the updates of all the buildings in townhall 11.
The latest update after I've been off for a long time
**Clans capital update**
This is a very interesting update for me. Because in this update, all clan members will fight together to build their clan mother. Of course, with new troops and new defenses in the capital of this clan, coc players will think more about new strategies to attack.
This is the appearance of the clan capital in my clan, now it is at townhall level 7, while for now the town hall for the clan capital is up to level 8. For battles in the clan capital will be held every 3 days and the leader or vice chairman must activate war on the clan capital so that clan members can attack other clan capitals for points. These points can be used to upgrade buildings and weapons in the clan capital and of course don't forget there are also attractive prizes from war results.
**Clash of clans night village**
In the village tonight is a little different too but quite fun too. Here we are required to build with 1 craftsman and the loot we get is also limited. So upgrading in the night village is very long and difficult.
Actually, there are still many new updates in this coc game, so it's no wonder that coc players who have been off for a long time are back playing this game.
Abundant rice harvest
Date: 23 august 2022
Tuesday
This harvest season is a little different, the absence of migratory birds helps us a bit. So we don't have to worry about taking care of the rice every day. Today we did not immediately start with harvesting rice.
But we took a moment to enjoy the morning breeze and feel the beautiful scenery surrounding thousands of rice fields. While relaxing, my mother prepared a scythe.
This harvest moment was quite memorable for me, because I was able to experience the harvest season that I had not experienced in almost five years. I admit that in addition to bringing losses, the corona pandemic has also brought some positive impacts. That's why I can feel again harvesting rice in the hot sun.
After the rice was harvested and brought home, I had to dry the pado until it was completely dry. It takes 3 days to dry the rice to dry, and even then if the weather is not cloudy.
After drying, the rice is put back into the sack and ready to be sold immediately or put into the warehouse first. Usually the farmers will sell their rice if the price of rice is rising and will leave a few sacks for personal supplies.
The meaning and purpose of life
Date:20 august 2022
Saturday
We as humans are born in this world with our own destiny. Since we were born in this world, we were raised by our parents and our teachers at school. As adults, we will also learn by ourselves from some of the things we experience in this life.
Of course, there are so many meanings and goals in our lives after we can start judging, thinking and learning. But of course we also will not be able to learn all the things for our lives. But it's not impossible that we learn a lot from this life, one way we have to do is focus on one important thing that will be the goal of our life.
*Before we know what purpose is in each of our lives, we must first know the meaning of this life.*
Some of you, of course, have once wondered what the true meaning of life is. This question is asked quite often, but it is also important for us to think about it. People will think of things like this when they enter adulthood, where they are trying to become their true self.
No wonder, if some people start to think about what life is or what kind of purpose in life should be had. It is not an easy thing to answer this question. Maybe even when you ask someone else, not necessarily the answer given is in accordance with your life. Of course this happens because your opinion and that of others will be different because you also certainly have an identity and meaning in life that is different from other people according to the background you have been through in your life.
If in your mind this is too naive, don't even think about ignoring it. For everyone, thinking about the meaning of life is an important thing to think about. Because by knowing the meaning of life and its purpose, your life will be easier and more organized.
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Focus on one thing first After thinking about the meaning of life, now is the time for us to think about how we reach our destiny or our goals in this life. Focus first on the initial goal in our life or focus on one thing. We can not learn all at once because it will greatly affect the final result.
If we focus on one thing, of course our focus will also be on that one thing. That doesn't mean we don't have to think about other things around us, of course we also have to think about other things around our lives. It's just that we have to be able to stay focused on one goal that we want to achieve. With this we will be able to reach it easily even with hard efforts.
In addition, you can also think rationally, but don't forget the one thing you are focusing on in your life goals.
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The sea that symbolizes freedom
Date: 19 August 2022
Friday
Two-thirds of the earth that we stand on consists of a very large ocean. In the past, our ancestors were also people who devoted their lives to the ocean. That's why the ocean, waves, beaches are things that can never be separated from life. Even though our ancestors devoted their lives to the oceans, until now there are still many mysteries in the oceans that have not been solved. In addition, in today's modern era with so many advanced technologies, humans are only able to explore 5% of all the vast oceans on this earth.
In ancient times man did not know what was beyond the vast ocean. On land they struggle to survive, fighting over territory and shelter. Lots of violence that occurs that makes human life miserable. Lots of oppression is done by the strongest to oppress the weak for power.
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It was then that the weak humans ran until they found an ocean. They continue to stare across the ocean while thinking what is on the other side, is there freedom there.
It was this curiosity and freedom that pushed our ancestors away from the violence and oppression that existed on land and eventually sailed the seas. They continue to seek freedom without any more violence on the other side.
But who would have thought that this ocean is indeed very wide and of course it is not easy to navigate this ocean.
After struggling hard, they finally found a new land and they were able to settle there. Even so, the land they found also already had an inhabitant. And what happens of course they keep fighting and fighting for power.
And finally they sailed the sea again and found land again and finally fought again. This means that we live indeed destined to fight. Fight against the violence and oppression experienced by the weak people.
We struggle until we think that only the ocean can give us freedom. Because the greatest power is the sea with water that is very abundant there. It is better to be tossed about in the ocean and see birds flying freely over the sea without worrying that they will be hunted.
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The benefits of the beautiful and mythical Wijayakusuma Flower
Date: 18 August 2022
Thursday
The wijaya kusuma flower is one of the plants that is often used as a decoration at home. Only blooming at night makes the wijaya kusuma flower also known as the 'Queen of the Night'.
In addition to blooming at night, this flower which has the scientific name Epiphyllum anguliger also blooms in a short time. This rare flower only blooms in a matter of hours at night.
Even so, the wijaya kusuma flower has a beautiful shape and emits a fragrant aroma. The wijaya kusuma flower is also closely associated with various myths, there is even a mystical myth attached to this flower.
**There are also several myths circulating in the community about the wijaya kusuma flower, including:**
**1. The symbol of prosperity for the ancient kingdom**
The existence of the wijaya kusuma flower in the ancient times was fairly rare and hard to find. So, if a kingdom is overgrown with wijaya kusuma flowers, then the kingdom is seen as a prosperous kingdom.
Apart from being a symbol of prosperity for the kingdom, the wijaya kusuma flower also has a romantic meaning. The myth circulating that wjiaya kusuma flowers are often used as gifts from kings to their queens. This was done to show the efforts of the kings in finding the rare flower.
**2. The flower of hockey**
The wijaya kusuma flower is also considered a bringer of good luck. Especially in terms of sustenance for those who maintain these flowers. This myth circulating among the Javanese people is based on the meaning of the name Wijaya Kusuma.
Wijaya means victory, while kusuma means upright. So Wijaya Kusuma means absolute victory like that of a king. So, the owner of the wijaya kusuma flower is said to get abundant luck.
**3. Can increase one's honor**
Not only makes the owner lucky, the wijaya kusuma flower is also said to be able to bring other positive things to its owner. One of them is being able to elevate one's status.
The owner of the wijaya kusuma flower is said to be more respected and shining. The circulation of this myth is related to the previous myth that Wijaya Kusuma became a flower favored by kings and queens, even to the point of being able to symbolize the prosperity of the kingdom.
**4. Often considered a magical flower**
Wijayakusuma flowers are often considered or associated with mystical things. Because many believe that this flower is liked by the genie ruler of the queen of the south coast.
There are several benefits that we can take from the wijaya kusuma flower.
Apart from its beautiful leaves and flowers, the wijaya kusuma flower is also popular because it has its own benefits. Below are some of the benefits of wijaya kusuma flowers that you can easily use yourself:
**1. Treating Boils**
Boils are one of the diseases that are very annoying and make anyone uncomfortable. You can use the wijaya kusuma flower to help relieve these annoying boils. The trick is to take 10 grams of wijaya kusuma flowers and grind it until it becomes smooth. Add a little water to the flower mill until it becomes like mush. Apply the mixture on the boil regularly until it disappears.
**2. Overcoming Sore Throats**
If you have a throat disorder such as cough or inflammation, then you can treat it by consuming a concoction made from wijaya kusuma flowers. Boil 5 wijaya kusuma flower buds then strain the boiled water. After it cools down, then you drink the boiled water until it runs out. Repeat and continue drinking the wijaya kusuma concoction until the cough or inflammation subsides.
**3. Treating Asthma**
Asthma is a disease that interferes with breathing and makes it difficult for people with asthma to breathe normally. Use wijaya kusuma flowers to be infused drinking water that can relieve asthma.
Take and wash 5 wijaya kusuma flowers and cut them into small pieces. Put the flower pieces into the water and mix it with rock sugar. Put the infused water in a container for two hours and then drink it when you feel asthma will attack.
**Those are some of the benefits and myths that have been spread in Indonesian society. There are also those who do not believe in the myth but many also believe in this, because considering that the wijaya kusuma flower is a very rare flower and not everyone can care for and make this flower bloom.**
Nature hunts humans
Date: August 12, 2022
Friday
We know that humans live in this world not alone, but with other creatures, namely plants and animals. The other living beings are not just friends living together neutrally or passively towards humans, but human lives that are bound to them.
Without them humans cannot live, this can be seen by taking an example if there are no plants on earth. We know that in ancient human history, ancient humans hunted animals for food, grew vegetables for food. Besides that, we also know that the plants or forests that exist in this world also produce fresh air for humans, it can be said that forests are the lungs of the world.
But we also need to know that if there are no humans, plants and animals cannot carry on their lives. As seen from the history of the earth before there were humans. So the assumption that humans are the most powerful creatures is not true.
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**Then what if humans feel the most powerful in the nature we live in now?**
Many humans have arbitrarily hunted rare animals that should be protected, cut down trees in the forest carelessly or without permission from the forestry party. This makes people arrogant as if by doing so, they do not think about the circumstances or things that will happen after they destroy it.
Many people do this intentionally and do not think about the impact on the environment. Let's just take an example when trees in the forest are cut down carelessly, of course bad things will happen for example, such as floods or maybe landslides. After bad things happen, humans will feel the misery that they will regret because of the disasters that nature sends to humans.
Uncontrolled human greed will also affect the lives of other living things such as animals and plants. While it has been explained that humans cannot live without animals and plants. So it is proper that we as humans with the intelligence we have can make a major contribution in protecting our nature.
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But on the contrary if we continue to destroy nature, there is nothing wrong if nature will give disaster to humans.
*Love, protect and care for the nature around us, because if we continue to hunt and destroy nature, nature can also hunt humans with more terrible disasters.*
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Perlombaan menyambut hari kemerdekaan indonesia
Tanggal: 11 augustus 2022
Kamis
Dalam upaya memeriahkan kemerdekaan indonesia, desa saya mengadakan berbagai lomba untuk menyambut ulang tahun kemerdekaan indonesia pada tang 17 agustus nanti. Ini adalah ulang tahun ke 77 bagi negara indonesia sejak merdeka pada tahun 1945.
Perlombaaan ini diadakan untuk merayakan kemerdekaan indonesia dari bangsa penjajah. Tidak hanya itu, masyakat juga akan melaksanakan upacara berndara untuk memperingati kemerdekaan dan menghormati pahlawan yang telah gugur dalam merebut kemerdekaan negara indonesia.
Dan untuk beberapa hari yang lalu desa saya juga mengadakan lomba antar kampung. Dari setiap kampung wajib mengirimkan peserta lomba, adapun lomba yang diadakan oleh desa saya antara lain lomba pertandingan futsal, catur, tenis meja, badminton dan menghias kampung dengan lampu hias.
Lomba pertandingan futsal
Pada lomba futsal tim dari kampung saya mendapat keutungan dalam pengundian bagan pertandingan karena tim saya mendapat buy. Dan setelah 2 kali bertanding menang kami masuk final, namun dengan berat hati kami harus kalah di babal final dan hanya meraih juara 2.
Lomba pertandingan catur
Dalam perlombaan catur, kampung saya juga berhasil masuk ke babak final namu sayang sekali karena kami harus menerima kekalahan dan harus berada di posisi kedua. Namun tidak masalah karena yang terpenting adalah sportifitas dalam pertandingan.
Lomba pertandingan tenis meja
Dalam perlombaan tenis meja, perwakilan dari kampung saya kalah pada babak awal. Hal ini karena ora orang di kampung saya tidak banyak yang bisa bermain tenis meja. Namun tidak masalah karena tujuan dari perlombaan ini adalah untuk merayakan hari kemerdekaan.
Lomba pertandingan badminton
Dalam perlombaan badminton perwakilan dari kampung saya juga berhasil masuk kebabak final dan berhasil merebut juara 1. Ini adalah pertandingan luar biasa karena musuh dari kampung lain juga sangat bagus dalam permainannya dan menjadi pertandingan yang sangat meriah.
Lomba menghias jalan dengan lampu hias
Dalam perlombaan ini seluruh kampung di desa saya harus menghias jalanan yang ada di masing masing kampung dengan lampu hias. Masyarakat sangat antusias dalam menghias jalanan dengan lampu hias yang di pasang di tepi jalan. Namun dalam perlombaan ini belum ada penilaian, itu karena penilaian harus dilaksanakan pada malam hari ketika lampu lampu menyala. Namun setiap malam turun hujan, jadi penilaian harus di undur menunggu cuaca lebih baik untuk menilai lampu hias pada setiap tepi jalan di masing masing kampung di desa saya.
Dan itulah beberapa kegiatan untuk menyambut kemerdekaan indonesia. Masih banyak acara lain untuk menyambut ulang tahun kemerdekaan indonesia ke 77 seperti karnaval yang akan diadakan pada tanggal 17 agustus nanti.
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Eating regularly and exercising does not guarantee you will succeed on a diet
Tuesday 9 August 2022
When you have intended to go on a diet, of course you have been diligent in exercising and managing your diet, but still failed to diet. Everything you do to lose weight feels meaningless and futile.
In addition to diligent exercise and eating patterns, the power of the mind also affects the success or failure of diet efforts. Therefore, if you want a successful diet and run smoothly, you should first identify the important tricks.
Before going on a diet, equip yourself and your mind with a few things like the following.
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**1. The fewer types of food on the plate, the smaller the portion of the meal**
Besides being recommended to limit the amount of food each day while on a diet, you are also not advised to take various types of food into the dinner plate.
Because in fact the more variety of food on the plate, the more likely you are to eat a lot of food. The presence of various flavors in one meal can also stimulate the hypothalamus part of the brain to produce neuropeptide Y.
This compound serves to increase appetite. So, from now on try to limit what food choices are enough for one meal.
**2. Imagining eating a desired food**
There is a study that reveals that thinking constantly when you are craving a certain food turns out to have good benefits.
This is because the mind will subconsciously make you eat in small amounts.
Interestingly, it turns out that the influence of your mind that imagines eating these foods will indirectly limit your desire to consume them in large quantities. Because this is what will make you successful on a successful diet.
**3. Remembering the portion of the previous meal**
Most people eat large portions or even more than they think. We can just keep eating because we think that the portion of the previous meal was still small. In fact, however, it is the opposite. In essence, try to return the mind to the last time we ate. Then remember and count what foods have entered the body.
Because according to the theory for a successful diet, recalling the food that has been eaten before can help resist the urge to eat in large quantities.
**Those are some important things that we must remember and do when going on a diet. It is not easy to do this, it takes patience and patience. However, all of that is not impossible if you want to try, because it can't start because it's unusual, so try these tips first and see the results.**
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Vacation with work friends
Date:7 August 2022
Sunday
Last week my friends and I went on vacation to Dieng again. I've been to Dieng many times but never felt bored. I went there with my co-workers, because this month we are very busy with our work. We took the initiative to take a vacation together to Dieng and we left home at 3 am so we could reach our destination to see the sunrise.
When we got there it was still dark, so we decided to rest at the viewing post while enjoying the warm coffee. We also enjoy instant cup noodles to fill the stomach.
While enjoying my coffee I also enjoyed the beautiful view from the viewing post. Down there is the countryside among the hills in Dieng. The sparkling decorative lights in each house also add to the beauty for us to enjoy from above the viewing post. Dieng viewing post is located at an altitude of more than 1700 meters above sea level, so the air here is very cold for me because it is at a temperature of 8° celsius.
A few hours after we waited, finally the sunrise light began to appear, but it was not so clear because it was still covered by overcast clouds. At first we hoped to see the sunrise at the viewing post, but it didn't seem to be going according to plan because the overcast clouds still covered the sunrise.
Seeing the hills with binoculars
After we failed to see the sunrise, we were still at the viewing post to enjoy the fresh air while looking at the hills. There are also provided binoculars to see the scenery around the viewing post with binoculars. Using binoculars I can also clearly see the scenery there and the farmers working in their vegetable fields.
I really really enjoyed my vacation this time, because I think holidays with friends are more fun. In addition, the tourist attraction we are going to is the mountains, my favorite place.
Visiting Sikidang Crater
I have also visited the Sikidang crater several times, there is not much change in this crater because the last time I visited this crater was about 2 months ago with my family. We relaxed there while looking at the scenery there and because we were very close to the Sikidang crater, we were required to wear masks because the sulfur gas released by the crater was very strong.
And after relaxing there, we decided to get out of the crater area for lunch. After finishing lunch we decided to go home because we didn't have much time for vacation. Even so, I was very satisfied with this vacation with my co-workers.
This will be the most memorable and memorable vacation experience for me and I will never forget.
These are the benefits of banana trees that people rarely know about
Date:1 August 2022
Monday
Banana plants are widely used for various purposes of human life. Besides that, planting banana plants is also very easy, we just simply put the banana tree skin on the ground and wait until the banana tree bark rots and a new banana tree will grow from the rotting skin.
In addition, all parts of the banana plant can be used for various purposes, ranging from weevil, stem, leaf, fruit and flower.
**The following are some of the benefits of parts of the banana tree.**
**Flower**
Banana flower is also called banana heart, because it is shaped like a heart. Usually people take advantage of banana flowers can also be processed as vegetables for cooking. Banana flowers can also be processed into sweets and pickles.
**Leaf**
In general, rural communities use banana leaves as wrappers, especially stone banana leaves. The young stone banana leaves are expensive, used to wrap traditional cakes. Old leaves after being cut into pieces are usually used for animal feed such as goats, cows and buffalo because banana leaves contain elements needed by animals. In addition, banana leaves can also be used as compost to fertilize other plants.
**Bulbs from banana trees or humps**
Banana tubers are banana stem tubers, in some areas, the young banana stem tubers can be used for vegetables and chips.
**Fruit**
Bananas are used as a source of vitamins and minerals. Apart from being fresh fruit, it can also be used as processed products, including banana sale, banana flour, fruit juice, fruit in syrup, chips, banana jam and various types of modern and traditional cakes. Usually people can also make compote from bananas which are often enjoyed as a traditional food.
Bananas are very efficacious for healing people with anemia, lowering blood pressure, giving energy to think, rich in fiber to help diet, helping smokers to eliminate the effects of nicotine, preventing stroke, controlling body temperature, especially for pregnant women, neutralizing stomach acid and many other benefits for health.
The reason people keep smoking even though they know it's dangerous
Date:29 july 2022
Friday
We all know that smoking has a negative impact on our health. Even the cigarette pack itself has been given a warning that smoking can cause several diseases. Although so many people are already addicted to smoking.
Most will smoke if they are hanging out with friends or enjoying their leisure time on break from work or after work.
**Then what is the reason people keep smoking even though they know that smoking is dangerous?**
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1. Association
It will be very difficult to stop smoking if you are also in daily interactions with smokers. Let's say that you already intend to quit smoking, but your smoking friend offers you a cigarette, usually there you will be tempted to smoke again, and even more so if all your friends are smokers.
2. Escape from trouble
Many people if they are having a bad day or there is a problem in their life they will take a cigarette and enjoy it. It can't solve the problem, but smokers say, this action can make the mind calmer.
There are also many teenagers who use cigarettes as an escape to make their minds calm when there are problems in their love and finally, these teenagers look for an escape to cigarettes. From feeling depressed and hurt can make him feel calmer.
**3. Accompany solitude**
In life, there are times when we want to be alone or be sued alone. We are the ones who decide to distance ourselves from other people or we are shunned by others.
Cigarettes become a loyal friend, whatever our circumstances. Loneliness that makes us feel sad, a little filled with cigarette smoke that makes us feel not alone or makes us feel it's okay to be alone.
**4. Lack of motivation**
Usually a lack of motivation can also be the reason people still smoke. Usually, people will have the motivation to quit smoking because they want to work where the job makes rules that there are no smokers in it, or when someone has a lover who wants him to stop smoking, or when someone has small children and he wants his child to grow up without smoking. cigarette smoke.
Without motivation, a person will be very difficult to let go of everything he likes. So, this is one of the reasons that are often encountered in everyday life.
**5. The form of enjoying the money from hard work**
More precisely, perhaps as a form of enjoying one's own hard work. When someone has worked every day, working hard for the family, of course there is always a desire to enjoy the money for yourself.
Well, some people use cigarettes as a form of enjoying their hard-earned money only for themselves. In other words, as a reward for working for money.
**6. Increase self-confidence**
Many men say that smoking will be more frightening and look cool. This is also one of the strong reasons why men feel comfortable with smoking, because it can increase their self-confidence in front of women or look very in front of many people.
*Those are some of the reasons why someone continues to smoke even though they know the dangers of smoking.*
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Fish therapy benefits
Wednesday 27 July 2022
Fish therapy is currently popular and a trend because it is believed to provide many benefits for the health of the body. The benefits of fish therapy are believed to be able to cure several types of diseases and other health complaints. As the name suggests, this therapy uses fish as a medium. Just put your feet in a pond filled with fish and fish will surround your feet. Fish therapy or fish spa has become a new innovation in alternative medicine using Garra Rufa fish. The small fish has the nickname "doctor fish" because it can have health effects on humans. As soon as you dip your feet into the pond, schools of fish will immediately attack and bite your feet. Then is it true that fish therapy brings many good health benefits?
Fish Therapy Benefits for Health Many people have admitted that fish therapy provides many benefits for him. They are even addicted to fish therapy because it is considered to be a solution to various problems in the body.
**Here are the various benefits of fish therapy:**
**1. Remove Dead Skin Cells**
Skin cells will regenerate over a period of time and leave dead cells on the surface. Dead skin cells that cause dull color on the skin so it looks not fresh. In order for the skin to be bright again, the pile of dead skin cells must be removed. Usually people use scrubs or peels but it's a bit inconvenient. If you don't want to bother with removing the dead skin cells, just do fish therapy. The bite of the Garra Rufa fish will exfoliate the dead skin cells in the area of your feet.
**2. Stimulates Skin Cell Growth**
The loss of dead skin cells accelerates the growth of new tissue so the skin will feel smoother, softer and brighter. Saliva from Garra Rufa fish contains the enzyme dithranol which functions to stimulate the growth of new skin tissue.
**3. Promotes Blood Circulation**
Many body disorders occur due to lack of smooth blood circulation in the body. Blood has a very important function, namely circulating oxygen throughout the body. If the circulation is not smooth, it means that oxygen cannot get to the body's tissues properly. Fish bites will dilate blood vessels, especially in the legs, making blood flow smoother.
**4. Eliminates Harmful Bacteria**
Do you often experience unpleasant foot odor and make you feel insecure? Foot odor can arise due to the large number of bacteria that nest there. Fish therapy is a natural way to eliminate harmful bacteria that cause foot odor. Bacteria on the feet will not only cause unpleasant odors but also cause annoying itching on the feet. With the loss of these bacteria, odor and itching on the feet can be prevented.
**5. Natural Psoriasis Remedy**
Psoriasis is a disorder that can cause parts of the skin to become thick, red and scaly. Fish therapy is a natural remedy for those with psoriasis and has been proven by research. A total of 67 people suffering from psoriasis were given fish therapy for 3 weeks with a predetermined time duration. They did a foot soak in a pond filled with 250 to 400 Garra Rufa fish in each tank. Each patient performs the damping of the legs in a different tub. The result is that 72% of patients have experienced a reduction in the symptoms of psoriasis. Doing fish therapy not only makes health problems resolved but also makes people more relaxed. That means the benefits of fish therapy are not only on physical health but also psychologically.
*Those are the various benefits of fish therapy. From this information we can know that this fish therapy does provide good benefits for health. Therefore, this therapy can be an alternative therapy that is taken to help maintain our health.*
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List of delicious foods without cholesterol
Wednesday 27 July 2022
Delicious food is not necessarily healthy. Vice versa, healthy food ingredients are not necessarily delicious.
This is a problem that we often encounter when we are going to enjoy delicious food but have the potential to be detrimental to health.
Call it delicious food is often associated with high fat content. Consumption of this type of food is certainly not recommended.
Eating foods with high fat content in excess can lead to obesity and increase cholesterol levels in the blood.
High cholesterol itself can increase a person's risk of having a heart attack. The more saturated fat you eat, the higher your blood cholesterol levels will be, and the higher your risk of heart disease.
So if in compiling the food menu, we reduce saturated fat levels, then the body's cholesterol levels will fall within 3-4 weeks.
For this reason, in planning a diet to reduce the risk of atherosclerosis, anyone should get rid of foods that contain excessive levels of saturated fat. Saturated fats are abundant in coconut oil, hard cheeses, and animal fats.
Fat content in each menu arrangement should not be more than 30 percent of the total energy that we put into the body.
Indeed this is very inconvenient for most people, but as we know that health is very expensive. So this is the only way to lower blood cholesterol levels.
As for foods that are low in cholesterol, but these foods are still delicious to enjoy.
**Here is a list of these foods and their explanations**
**1. Chicken egg white**
Chicken eggs are known to be one of the foods that cause high cholesterol. However, if only egg whites are consumed, cholesterol will be controlled. Because, per 100 grams of chicken egg white, the cholesterol content is 0 milligrams.
**2. Sea cucumber**
Sea cucumbers are marine biota that are a source of animal protein. Sea cucumbers are known as slow-moving animals, living on the bottom of the substrate of sand, sandy mud, seagrass, algae and in live/dead coral reefs.
Not many know, in 100 grams of sea cucumbers, the cholesterol content is the same as chicken egg whites, which is 0 milligrams. So this one food can be consumed every day for people with cholesterol.
**3. Cow's milk without fat**
As an animal product, milk is also a food that can cause high cholesterol. However, there is milk that can be consumed by people with cholesterol, namely milk without fat. Non-fat milk is known in 100 grams has a cholesterol content of 0 milligrams.
**4. Green Vegetables**
Next, low-cholesterol foods that can be consumed are vegetables. As you already know that green vegetables provide tremendous benefits for your body. Because vegetables not only lower cholesterol, but keep the body healthy, fit and protected from dangerous diseases such as heart disease and complications. Start now to like and eat green vegetables in your home.
**5. Oatmeal**
The next most popular low cholesterol food is oatmeal. This one food has been proven to reduce and suppress high cholesterol numbers. Oatmeal has also been widely recommended as a meal replacement for people with high cholesterol.
*Those are some lists of low-cholesterol foods that we can enjoy. Remember that health is very expensive and of course prevention is better than cure.*
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Overcome a cat who won't eat and sleep all the time
Monday July 25 2022
We all know that cats are one of the most popular pets among people, especially animal lovers. Keeping a cat has even become an activity that has developed since ancient times.
Starting from his cute face with the behavior of the pattern that packs the cat as one of the animals that can be liked by all ages and groups.
In the process of raising a cat, of course there are several things that can be experienced as problematic conditions, one of which is when the cat does not want to eat and has a desire to continue sleeping.
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Here are some ways to deal with cats that don't want to eat and sleep constantly that every cat lover needs to pay attention to.
**1.Pay attention to the cause**
The first thing that must be done in dealing with a cat that does not want to eat and sleep is to pay attention to the trigger conditions of the situation.
Cats who don't want to eat include lack of nutrition given to cats so that their appetite is reduced and they are more lazy to move, diseases especially in the cat's mouth, boring food, and it could be because of problems with the cat's digestive system.
**2.Invite the cat to interact**
The next step that needs to be done is to determine the cause of the cat's condition by stimulating it to interact and not sleeping continuously by occasionally paying attention to the cat's body parts if anyone is sick. Getting the cat to interact is a process of paying attention to the cat when it's in trouble.
**3. Replace the given food**
In a review of the causes that make cats lazy to eat and often sleep, boredom with food and types of food that lack nutrients is one of the triggers for problematic conditions in these cute and packaged animals.
Replacing the food given to cats with choices that are more delicious and highly nutritious is a concrete step to help restore the cat's appetite and joy in activities.
The variety of types of food given to cats also needs to be done so as not to cause the cat to feel bored again with the food they eat.
**4. Stimulate appetite and feed the cat**
The next step that needs to be taken by cat owners as part of how to deal with cats not wanting to eat and sleeping continuously is to stimulate and feed the cat slowly so that his appetite returns.
With the cat's appetite returning, the lazy and just want to sleep attitude of the cat will also gradually change for the better.
**5. Take the cat to the vet**
If in several ways that the cat owner can do it directly at home, it doesn't show that the condition is getting better or towards a clearer direction regarding the cat's loss of appetite and the attitude of wanting to sleep continuously, then taking the cat to the vet is the right choice.
By taking the cat to the vet, the cat will get a clear diagnosis and medication, even if it costs more for the cat.
*That's an explanation of how to deal with a cat that doesn't want to eat and sleep continuously that every cat owner needs to pay close attention to when experiencing the same thing. Take good care of your cats and love them.*
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Some positive things to achieve a good future
Sunday 24 July 2022
When letting go of adolescence and growing into an adult person, humans feel worried, what should they do in order to be successful in the future?
Actually what determines our success in the future is what we do today. It's a good idea to start planting positive things from an early age which can later become your capital for success in the future.
It's never too late to start everything, as long as we are willing and try to apply some of the positive things below.
**Stop comparing yourself to others**
The positive thing you can do is stop comparing yourself to others. Everyone must have their own advantages and disadvantages, find what your strengths are, hone and develop those advantages. If you continue to compare yourself, you will be controlled by negative thoughts that actually hinder your life path to success.
**Limit the circle of friends, discard the** ***toxic*** **ones**
When we grow up, we should be able to assess which friends can bring us success. Friends who always support you positively and are in every process of your life, whether it's hard or happy, you have to keep. Instead leave friends who are only troublesome and bring bad effects to your life.
**Dare to try and start new things**
We will never know what can lead us to success if we don't want to try. Sometimes we feel that we are not good, can't / are able to do something even though we haven't tried and tried. Although failure does not mean the end of everything, successful people are those who experience ups and downs before achieving success, but they keep trying and rise against failure. If you give up just because you failed then you will not feel success, let alone give up before trying.
**Find the talent / passion that is in yourself**
Another thing you can do to achieve success is to find the passion that is within you. What makes you excited to do it? What field have you always been passionate about studying? Finding passion can be by sharing ways, trying various things, joining the community, sharing with great and experienced experts or now there is an interest and talent test that is easy to follow to find the hidden potential in you. The passion you have will make you focus on pursuing success according to the field you love.
**Save and invest**
Who in the future does not want to be financially successful? This means that you don't have to worry and work hard to make ends meet, because your financial condition is well organized. In the past, investment was synonymous with people who already had high incomes, but now millennials can also start investing from a young age. To do this is indeed difficult for young people because they are still concerned with lifestyle and prestige. Even though now there are many investments that do not require large capital. Or if you are still hesitant to start investing, saving can be a safe way to prepare a budget in the future.
**Develop potential and skills**
Another positive thing you can do to achieve success is develop skills. Success is not achieved in an instant way, there must be a strong desire to learn and upgrade yourself because out there the job competition is also getting tougher. In today's digital era, learning can be easier because of the help of the online system. You don't have to spend a lot of time commuting and sitting in class for training, because now is the era of online learning.
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History of the vreburg castle museum
Saturday 23 july 2022
Fort Vredeburg is a colonial fort which is a silent witness to historical events in Yogyakarta. The fort, which is located near Gedung Agung and the Yogyakarta Palace, was built in the 18th century, more precisely in 1760.
Fort Vredeburg was built by Sultan Hamengku Buwono I at the request of the Dutch.
The Dutch argued that the construction of this fort was intended to maintain the security of the palace. But in fact, the existence of this fort was to facilitate the supervision of the Dutch on all activities of the Yogyakarta Palace.
Since 1992, the fort has been converted into a Special Museum for the National Struggle under the name **Vredeburg Fort Museum.**
**History of Fort Vredeburg**
The history of the construction of Fort Vredeburg is closely related to the birth of the Yogyakarta Sultanate in 1755. After the construction of the palace along with markets, mosques, squares, and other complementary buildings, the Sultanate of Yogyakarta experienced rapid progress.
This progress brought concern to the Dutch, who then asked the sultan to be allowed to build a fort that could protect the palace. The construction of the fort was first carried out in 1760, with a very simple building form.
At that time, the walls of the fort were only made of soil and reinforced with support poles made of coconut and sugar palm trees. In 1765, W.H. van Ossenberg suggested that the building be strengthened to ensure its safety.
The Sultan also accepted Ossenberg's proposal, and starting in 1767 the construction was carried out by a Dutch architect named Ir. Frank Haak. Ir. Frans Haak took almost 20 years to complete his task. After completion, the fort was given the name Rustenburg which means resting castle.
Towards the end of the 19th century, Fort Rustenburg was badly damaged by earthquake shocks. After being renovated by the Dutch, the name was changed to Fort Vredeburg, which means fortress of peace.
Fort Vredeburg is surrounded by a moat and the four corners are given bastions as scouts or guard rooms.
While inside there are several important buildings, such as officers, houses, resident houses, soldiers' dormitories, weapons warehouses, logistics warehouses, and hospitals.
Since its establishment until now, Fort Vredeburg has undergone several changes in ownership status and function. Between 1760-1942, the building was used as a defense fort and the Dutch military headquarters.
**Turned into a museum**
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On August 9, 1980, the government through the Minister of Education and Culture and with the approval of Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono IX, established Fort Vredeburg as a center for information and cultural development of the archipelago.
Then on April 16, 1985, the fort was restored to be used as a museum. After the restoration was completed in 1987, the museum began to open to the public.
Furthermore, in 1992 the museum building was officially designated as a **Special Museum for the National Struggle** under the name Benteng Vredeburg Yogyakarta Museum.
Uniquely, the Fort Vredeburg Museum has excellent collections in the form of a minirama of the Boedi Oetomo Congress, a diorama of Sudirman's inauguration as Commander in Chief of the TNI, a Surjopranoto typewriter, a kendil used by Sudirman, a Soetomo document, and a military academy bench.
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The experience of visiting tambi tea gardens
Monday 11 July 2022
Last week I visited the tambi tea garden, the scenery there is very beautiful because the tambi tea garden itself is above an altitude of 1500 mdpl, with the concept of agro-tourism regarding tea cultivation, this tourist spot is also popular because it has beautiful photo spots.
At this tourist spot which is located at Tegalrejo, Tambi, Kejajar, Wonosobo, Central Java, I was there doing various exciting tourist activities with my friends. The first tourist activity that can be done is to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Tambi Tea Gardens by doing a tea walk, which is an activity around the tea garden area by spending a distance of about 2 to 6 km.
Accompanied by enjoying the beauty of the view of this tea garden and breathing fresh air. There is very suitable for relaxing with family, friends, friends or our close relatives.
The second tourist activity that I did there was to learn how to process the main product from this garden, Tambi Tea. While at this factory, other tourists can also see the stages of manufacture from start to finish. In addition, if we have bought an entrance ticket to the Tambi tea shop, we will also be given a tea sachet from the tea factory there to taste.
Furthermore, I can also relax under the shade of the trees in the tea garden area. And there are also several spots that can be used to rest while enjoying the freshness and cool air in this place.
Fourth, I had time to do outbound activities in this place. The management of The Tambi Gardens also provides outbound packages for visitors who come in groups. This outbound activity can be a means to strengthen friendship or brotherhood among others.
The next activity that can be done in this place is to do a photo shoot in several spots that have beautiful backgrounds. Because there is no doubt that this place has many spots for photo shoots.
And lastly I also tried to do cycling activities in this place. The road or route that can be used as a cycling path is quite wide, besides the tracks offered by this place are quite challenging. This of course will provide a separate experience for me who just visited this place.
After doing some fun activities there, I went home satisfied. Actually I want to stay there longer, but this tea garden closes at 5 pm. Next time I will visit this beautiful place again and maybe I will stay by renting a villa around the Tambi tea gardens.
**That's my fun story when I was in the tambi tea garden, it's nice to be able to share fun things or stories with you.**
Story from my nephew's birthday
Saturday 9 july 2022
Birthday is the most awaited moment for people. Because on birthdays, apart from giving us a long life, we also usually get gifts from our friends or family. Yesterday was the birthday of my nephew, he is only 17 years old now. My other nephew and I took the initiative to give him a birthday cake and are planning to take a vacation.
He prays and hopes
After we surprised my niece with her birthday cake, she was very surprised and happy. He did not expect to get a surprise on his 17th birthday. He was very happy, when he was about to blow out the candles he also hoped and prayed for what he wanted in the future. We as his brothers can only pray that his hopes will also come true.
There is no need to cut the cake because the cake has already been cut from the cake maker, so my niece immediately distributed the first cake to her parents, then to grandparents and after that to her siblings including me.
Vacation with my family and nephew
Our happiness doesn't end there, my family is used to celebrating birthdays like this. If one of my family members has a birthday, there must always be an initiative from the family to celebrate it. The next day we went on vacation with family, we left the house very early at 6 am and arrived at our destination at 8 am.
The first vacation destination to a lake, because the lake is located in a mountain so there is still a lot of fog there. But this place was already crowded when we visited there, there were a lot of tourist buses parked down there. The air here is very cool because the place is in the mountains, I really like tourist attractions with natural nuances like this because it makes me calm and comfortable.
After breakfast we went back for a walk in the tourist attractions. We are all very happy with the family togetherness while on vacation together like this.
And after that we felt very satisfied with the vacation and we immediately went home because it was already late. My experience at that time was very memorable for me.
**And that's a little story from me about the best gift for my niece from my extended family.**
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The impact of late changing vehicle engine oil
Friday 8 July 2022
If we already have a vehicle, be it a motorbike, car or whatever, of course we also have to take care of the vehicle so that it is comfortable for us to use. For example, in this discussion we have to be diligent in changing the oil in our vehicle engines.
Oil itself is an important component in a vehicle that functions as a lubricant, protector, cleaner, and engine coolant. With the importance of oil in vehicles, it is necessary to carry out maintenance by changing the oil regularly.
If you don't do an oil change regularly, it will have a bad impact on the vehicle engine. Therefore, it is important to do an oil change in the vehicle engine.
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**The following is a negative impact that will be obtained on the vehicle engine.**
**1. Engine Performance Decrease**
Oil acts as a lubricant for the engine. If not replaced, it will cause the engine to dry out. In addition to being dry, the oil that is not replaced will contain dirt so that it becomes thicker. This causes its function as a lubricant to not work properly.
If the engine is not lubricated properly, the engine performance will be heavier. Because there is more friction in the engine. This will cause the inside of the machine to be damaged and make the engine performance decrease. Therefore, it is necessary to change the oil regularly.
2. Overheating the Machine
Oil has a function other than as a lubricant, namely as a coolant. If you don't do an oil change regularly, it will cause the engine to overheat where the engine will experience excessive heat. If this is allowed, it will cause damage to the engine.
The damage caused by overheating is fatal. Because it can have an impact on all components in the machine. If there is damage to the engine, it will cause the engine to drop. Therefore, do not let not change the oil.
**3. Fuel becomes wasteful**
A dry engine causes the engine performance to be heavier, so it requires more power. This causes the engine to require more fuel. So not changing the oil causes the fuel to be more wasteful. Therefore, immediately do an oil change when it's time.
**4. Sound and Vibration in Machine**
It has been mentioned above that oil has a function as a lubricant. If not replaced, it will cause the oil to become thick and the engine to dry. This causes the friction in the engine to be greater. This will cause noise and vibrations in the engine that make driving uncomfortable.
*For additional information, for an oil change schedule, try to look at the time of the last oil change or the mileage that has reached 5000-10,000 km. Meanwhile, to check the volume and quality of the oil, use the measuring stick found in the oil filling line. If the oil volume is still above the minimum mark and the color of the oil is still light, it means the oil is still in good condition and the volume is still sufficient.*
Now with maintenance on our machines, it will be more comfortable when we drive, one of which is to regularly change the oil in the engine as explained earlier.
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How to care for a wooden house so it is not buried by termites
Thursday 30 June 2022
You certainly know that wooden houses are vulnerable to natural and biological disturbances, such as termite attacks. It is common knowledge that termites are the biggest enemy of all things made of wood. The reason is, this one insect is often only known to exist when it has caused severe damage.
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It may not matter if it is wooden furniture that is easy to replace. However, what about a wooden house that actually uses wood as the main material? Instead of being comfortable to live in, the residents have to live with anxiety for fear of the house being damaged or even collapsing due to being eaten by termites.
However, there are several ways to minimize your wooden house from being eaten by termites.
**Here are steps you can take to prevent termites in your wooden house**
**Give a layer of protection**
The first preventive step you can take is to give your wooden house a layer of protection. You can use a termite deterrent or exterminator that is sprayed throughout the house, especially on parts that are prone to termites such as roofs, frames, and window sills.
**Make sure the drainage system and waterways are smooth**
Termites like damp locations, so you need to ensure that the humidity level in your home is adequately maintained by checking that your drainage system and waterways are not clogged or leaking, which can create puddles and trigger humidity in your home. In addition, water and high humidity levels also have the potential to cause mildew, mold, and damage the structure of your wooden house.
**Use quality wood**
Actually this point is simple, but is often forgotten by people. To build a strong house and minimal risk of damage, you need to consider using good quality wood. Look for a high-quality type of wood that is suitable for the structure of your log house. So, you can build a wooden house that is strong and tends to be resistant to outside disturbances, so that the risk of damage from termites and other causes can be minimized.
**Take care of the ventilation and lighting of the house**
Not only do they like humidity, termites also like dark places. So, to maintain the humidity level in the house, adjust the ventilation so that the air circulation in the house can run smoothly, so that it can reduce high humidity levels. In addition, open the windows and doors of the house wide to let sunlight into the house as much as possible.
**Check soil condition**
Termites generally stay underground before invading homes. Therefore, you need to check the condition of the soil around your log house to make sure there are no termites. You can use a termite repellent to prevent termites from entering your home.
In addition, you can also provide a physical barrier between your wooden house and the ground by using stone or cement on the foundation of your house or yard. Well, those are some ways you can do to prevent the arrival of termites in your wooden house. So your wooden house will be more comfortable and safe if it is protected from termites.
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The hidden story of the pendem fortress of Cilacap
Wednesday 29 June 2022
Fort Pendem Cilacap or in Dutch called "Kusbatterij op de Lantong te Cilacap". As the name implies, this fort is located in Cilacap City, Central Java. At that time Cilacap City was one of the important cities during the Dutch colonial period in Indonesia.
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This is due to its strategic location with the Nusakambangan strait which is the main port gate in the area. This building was formerly used as the Dutch East Indies defense headquarters which was built in stages from 1861-1879 with an area of 6.5 hectares. The naming of Fort Pendem itself is in accordance with the conditions of the discovery of the building. This fort was originally discovered in 1986 AD by the local community in a buried state, therefore it is called the Pendem Fort.
Fort Pendem was originally built by indigenous workers with the main materials, namely, red bricks from volcanoes and limestone. After the construction of this fort was completed, for reasons of privacy the indigenous military who were employed were not allowed to go home and become assistants to the Dutch Army.
This is to maintain the security and privacy of the Pendem Fort. Although this Pendem Fort was deliberately built buried with a depth of approximately 3 meters and covered by shrubs. However, the facilities contained in it are quite complete.
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Namely, there are rooms consisting of 60 rest rooms, weapons building, tunnels, reconnaissance rooms, prison rooms, meeting rooms, ammunition rooms, medical clinic rooms, officers' rooms, kitchens, shooting rooms, and 13 important defense places surrounded by iron fences. The capacity of the fort is also capable of accommodating as many as one battalion of soldiers.
We can learn many things from historical relics such as this Pendem Fort. One of them is how the Dutch tried to do colonialism against the Indonesian people by using a fairly strong strategy. In addition, the collaboration between the Dutch and the natives was felt to be able to strengthen the existence of the Dutch for a long time. This should be an illustration for the Indonesian people to be able to defend their independence with various efforts to avoid attacks from outside, either directly or indirectly.
How to deal with moss that grows in the aquarium
Monday 27 June 2022
Aquarium is very popular for people in the world. There are so many people in this world who like aquariums, many make the aquarium as a display in their family room or living room. But you know, there are some problems when we have an aquarium.
One of the most common problems we encounter when starting an aquarium is the appearance of uninvited moss/algae. Moss not only destroys the aesthetic value but can also deplete the oxygen contained in the aquarium water. If there is no large oxygen supply, the moss will be very detrimental to the health of the fish in the aquarium. Despite the fact that moss growth cannot be stopped, at least we can control it so that it doesn't grow too fast.
**There are 7 ways to control the growth of moss in the aquarium, as follows:**
**1. Don't feed the fish too much**
The main cause that we often do not realize is feeding the fish too much. Fish food can increase the content of nutrients such as ammonia and phosphate where these contents are triggers for moss growth. The best way to prevent this from happening is to feed the fish in moderation 2-3 times a day.
**2. Set the time on and off the lights**
If we turn on the light for too long, it means we are helping to provide photosynthesis facilities for mosses, so the growth of moss will be very extreme. This is a big problem that hobbyists often go unnoticed. Therefore, give it time to turn on the lights and turn them off at the right time. For example the lights are turned on only 6-8 hours/day. This is beneficial not only to prevent moss, but can also help fish to breathe in the dark because just like humans, fish also need time to rest.
**3. Regulate regular water changes**
In the wild, rainwater and standing water naturally refresh water conditions by diluting and removing nitrates, which are known as moss fertilisers. In an aquarium, the purpose of water changes is to remove excess nutrients and replace depleted minerals. The ideal water change frequency is 10% every 1 week, but for an aquarium with only a small number of fish, 30% per month is sufficient. It also helps to suck up all the dirt that settles in the substrate area.
**4. Avoid direct sunlight**
When we look at fish ponds, we have already answered how moss can thrive in it. The development of moss in fish ponds can no longer be prevented. Sunlight is one of the causes that trigger the growth of moss in the aquarium. Therefore, keeping the aquarium outdoors and leaving it in direct sunlight is the worst idea because it requires extra care.
**5. Planting water plants**
Aquascape lovers can be proud because they always have plants in their aquarium. In fact, plants in the aquarium can provide additional oxygen for fish respiration and of course fish will like the presence of these plants. In addition to beautifying the decorations in the aquarium, it turns out that plants can inhibit the growth of moss.
The more plants in the aquarium, the harder it will be for moss to grow. The reason is that the nutrients in the water will be consumed by more aquatic plants so that the moss has difficulty getting a supply of nutrients.
**6. Using a moss cleaning tool**
The moss that usually sticks to the aquarium glass can certainly be an eyesore. If the glass has been attacked by mildew, the best way to kill it is to use a mag-float tool or a mildew magnet designed to remove mildew on aquarium glass. But if you don't have the money to buy it, you can use an ATM card or ID card or one that can be scratched on the glass but not with a tool that is too sharp because it can give scratches on the glass.
**7. Raise an army of moss-eating or algae-eater fish**
Fish are not just a pellet diet, some types of fish actually have a high appetite for moss. It is a very good idea to include algae eaters in your aquarium. In addition to cleaning the glass from moss, they will also eat algae on the substrate and the decorations inside. However, it should be noted, because of the many types of algae eaters, not all of them are effective at eating moss.
**So that's how to prevent moss from growing in our aquarium, keep the beauty of your aquarium so that it can still spoil our eyes.**
How do I take care of my acoustic guitar and take care of it?
Sunday 26 June 2022
If you like playing the guitar, of course you don't just play it, but you also have to take care of the guitar so that it stays well-maintained. This time I will discuss how to take good care of your acoustic guitar so that your acoustic guitar can last longer and is always comfortable to play.
Caring for your guitar is one way to keep your guitar comfortable and have a longer life. There is also a way to take care of the guitar, even though the acoustic guitar is made of wood, it doesn't mean we just wipe it with wet water like we clean a table or window.
There are many disadvantages that can occur if we do not take good care of it such as the neck, neck or handlebar of the guitar is curved or even the guitar is porous due to moisture. This can make the guitar have a bad sound and even worse can make the guitar brittle. The following are tips and how to care for an acoustic guitar that you can do and practice at home so that your guitar can also last longer and always have a good sound.
**Storing the guitar in a safe and comfortable position**
We must store it in a convenient place, because we know acoustic guitars are easily damaged. So we should not store it carelessly. If you want to put it, you have to be really careful. We can also use a guitar stand as a tool to sit so that the guitar is not scratched and damaged. This guitar stand can also be used to display the guitar in the room or in a place that is safe from the reach of small children or pets such as cats or dogs.
If you don't want to hang the guitar, maybe you can buy or use a hard case, but it's very expensive, up to $30-$40. A guitar hard case can make the guitar comfortable because it has a hard outer shape and has a soft inside. So you can keep your favorite guitar safe.
**Loosen your guitar strings**
This is also very important for your guitar, loosening the guitar strings when not going to be used for a long time can reduce the risk of the guitar warping. But if you want to use it every day, you don't need to loosen the guitar strings. Don't forget to choose good guitar strings so that the guitar neck doesn't bend.
**Clean your guitar regularly**
The purpose of the cleaning routine here is to clean regularly, such as once a month or even once a week, you can also use a special cleaner for guitars. So do not use excess water to clean the guitar. It will make your guitar brittle.
Use guitar cleaners properly and correctly, never spray water directly on your guitar, you can spray water on the cloth first, then wipe the cloth that has been soaked in water onto the guitar. Clean well and evenly and don't forget to clean the strings or replace the rusty strings. Don't miss the fretboard too.
**Keeping the guitar at a safe temperature**
Of course, it is also important to keep your acoustic guitar durable and always good for continuous use. Guitars need a good temperature or warm so that the wood is always dry and still has a loud sound. However, if it is too hot, it can damage the guitar. The glue on the guitar can peel off and damage the guitar. But if the guitar is too cold it will also make the guitar not loud because it produces a sound that is not loud or the guitar sound becomes heavy. Never leave the guitar in water for a long time. If exposed to water, immediately wipe with a soft cloth. This can reduce the risk of a guitar that is not loud.
**That's how I keep my favorite guitar at home, you can also imitate my method or maybe some of you know a better way, you can share or add this method in the comments column.**
The reason why when it rains the air feels hot
Saturday 25 June 2022
If your place is cloudy or it will rain, the air in the surrounding environment feels so hot. It can even make us hot and sweat even at night. Usually before it rains it is marked by overcast clouds and light drizzle.
But in fact there is one thing that is always a marker before it rains, namely the hot air. Then, why this can happen? This happens because in the process of changing water into gaseous form or also known as evaporation, energy absorption is needed in the form of heat.
Well, this heat energy will then be stored by the water vapor molecules, which in turn this water vapor will rise to the top and arrive at an altitude where the temperature is lower.
When hot air meets cold air, clouds form. When dark and cloudy clouds form, in the cloud there will be a process of changing water vapor into water. To become rain, the cloud must release the stored heat energy. Now this heat energy that we often feel before the rain.
Because it comes out in large quantities, this hot air affects the increase in air temperature around the place where rain will occur. This heat can occur for 20 minutes to 1 hour before it rains.
The atmosphere of hot air that occurs for 20 minutes to 1 hour before the rain fell. But in fact, this hot air can occur throughout the day before it rains, it can even happen at night, during the day, or in the morning.
In addition, other causes that can also affect the heat before the rain, namely the greenhouse effect. When overcast clouds cover the earth, automatically the sun's heat that has reached the earth cannot be reflected back and is trapped on the earth.
This understanding is getting clearer because the composition of the clouds is apparently mostly composed of ordinary air which contains a lot of pollutants such as carbon dioxide.
So it is this pollution that traps the sun's heat, exactly as explained in the greenhouse effect theory which traps heat with greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
So that's the cause of the heat and heat before the rain. Do not be surprised because if there is no hot sun but it feels hot, we have discussed this explanation earlier.
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Danger if you eat too often at midnight
Thursday
Date 23 June 2022
If you still like to eat in the middle of the night, you better read this article carefully, because you will know the bad consequences of eating too often in the middle of the night.
It turns out that eating midnight is not good, medically we are recommended to have dinner no later than three hours before going to bed. If you usually sleep at 11 pm, it means you have to eat at 8 pm.
This is important to provide an opportunity for the stomach and intestines to digest and metabolize food properly. If you eat food in the middle of the night, this can cause more food to be stored by the body as fat, rather than being converted into energy for activities. Of course this can have an adverse effect on long-term health.
**Here are the dangers of eating midnight that we should know:**
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1. Digestive disorders
One of the dangers of eating midnight that should not be ignored is indigestion. The distance between eating and sleeping that is too close can cause stomach acid disease. Symptoms of acid reflux are characterized by stomach acid from the stomach rising into the esophagus, burning and pain in the chest or upper abdomen, to a sore throat.
Another effect of eating late at night is dyspepsia or stomach pain. Symptoms of dyspepsia include a feeling of bloating in the stomach, nausea, or abdominal pain. In addition to eating late at night, dyspepsia can be caused by eating too fast, excessive, fatty and oily food, too spicy food, drinking a high intake of caffeine, alcohol, and soda.
**2. Difficulty sleeping**
Eating in the middle of the night can also make it difficult for us to sleep. Indigestion before bedtime can make it difficult for a person to sleep. Eating too close to a resting schedule can also reduce sleep quality. This can have an impact on the person who becomes difficult to sleep. This condition can make the body feel less rested and so dizzy the next day.
**3. Can increase body weight**
Eating late at night can also increase body weight and has the potential to increase blood sugar and cholesterol levels. All three can be a trigger for chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.
4. Eating patterns become irregular
Furthermore, the danger of eating midnight that should not be underestimated is disrupting the next eating pattern. Eating midnight can practically reduce hunger the next day. As a result, you are prone to skipping breakfast and eating more in the afternoon or evening. If we don't have breakfast, of course we will get tired quickly because we lack energy.
**5. Tired physically and mentally**
Another bad effect of eating late at night is that the body is prone to physical and mental fatigue. When you finish eating in the middle of the night, you don't go to sleep right away because the digestion of food is taking place and it will drain energy. It can make a person experience fatigue and feel a lack of energy as if he had been doing physical activity.
Naturally, at night humans sleep to rest. If we eat in the middle of the night when we wake up in the morning, the body condition is also not fit because of fatigue, so from now on start to adjust the pattern of dinner to avoid the dangers.
Tips to avoid eating late at night
There are some tips you can do to reduce your appetite at midnight. You can also do these tips, if you are forced to eat at midnight.
If you feel hungry at night, avoid junk food and eat healthy foods. If you can, give yourself about 2 hours between your dinner and bedtime.
Stress conditions can cause a big appetite. Therefore, it is very important for you to feel calm before going to bed at night, so that eating at this time can be avoided. If you eat dinner too early, then hunger can make you eat in the middle of the night.
To avoid this, it's a good idea to include foods such as apples to nuts into the dinner menu, so that the feeling of fullness lasts longer.
That is the danger of eating in the middle of the night that you should not underestimate, because it is very dangerous for your health. You can also apply the tips above to avoid eating in the middle of the night if you already often eat in the middle of the night.
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Enjoy the cool air and the beauty of the limpakuwus pine forest
Monday 20 June 2022
Generally, around the volcano overgrown with dense trees which are the habitat of flora and fauna. There are also many of the trees that are rare and protected, grow wild but are still cared for and can be used, and some are left alone.
Like the limpakuwus pine forest which is located on the slopes of mount slamet, the highest mountain in Central Java. Lots of pine trees that grow in this Limpakuwus Pine Forest are more than 30 years old. You can imagine how tall this tree that is more than 30 years old is, let alone its dense and shady leaves, so it is very comfortable to be under the pine tree to take shelter and enjoy the fresh air there.
These neatly lined pine trees make the atmosphere in the limpakuwus pine forest very cool. Moreover, if there is fog coming, the air there will be cooler and it is also recommended if it is foggy for visitors to wear thick clothes or jackets so they don't get cold. An atmosphere like this is suitable to cool the mind after being tired from daily activities.
Next to the Limpakuwus pine forest, there is also a very wide meadow and we can also relax or camp there. The meadow belongs to the Ministry of Agriculture's Ministry of Agriculture's large breeding center for superior livestock and forage fodder.
If we are lucky, we can see cows eating grass in the field from the limpakuwus pine forest. This limpakuwus pine forest is located in the village of limpakuwus, sub-district of donated pumpkin, Banyumas. The road to the Linus limpakuwus forest is smooth paved, it's just that because it is located in a mountainous area, the path there is full of inclines and sharp bends typical of the mountains.
The limpakuwus pine forest is now a very busy tourist spot visited by tourists. And there are also many supporting facilities and infrastructure to attract tourists. There are also child-friendly rides, making the limpakuwus pine forest suitable for visiting with family.
Enough to pay $ 1 per person, you can enter and enjoy the natural beauty there. There are some more paid rides outside the entrance ticket, some are free. Some of the rides that can be tried include:
A suspension bridge that connects one tree to another
ATVs that are suitable to try
Or take pictures on some of the selfie decks that have been provided
If visitors want to take pictures with their natural beauty, visitors can take selfies among the trees or try camping in the places provided. You can also bring your own camping equipment or rent it from the tourist attraction committee.
At night, we can enjoy the lights on in the limpakuwus pine forest rides or the glittering city from above. Of course with the cold weather typical of the mountains. Tips for enjoying the limpakuwus pine forest, of course, don't forget to wear warm clothes or a jacket. And, if you come during the rainy season, don't forget to bring a coat.
A motivation for us to be enthusiastic about work
Tuesday 14 June 2022
People who want to be successful in the future must like the exhaustion of working hard today. Seriousness full of enthusiasm to work hard is the capital to achieve success. The beginning of starting work is quite hard, but keep working hard, no one achieves success without hard work.
Don't make yesterday's failure a burden today, but make it a lesson to be better at work. Work hard and the results will be what you expect. To make that dream come true, you also have to wake up early, then get ready for work.
You have to remember that it is not easy for you to work in this place, so don't regret when you work here, enjoy the whole process and you will be able to adapt quickly to your coworkers and work environment.
Work is a must to fulfill the necessities of life, working online or offline both require sacrifices in terms of costs, thoughts, and prayers.
So we should not assume that people who reap great results do not work hard. Those who have worked hard before and now they are just enjoying the results.
When you have plunged into a field of work, then persevere in that job. Whatever your job (good work), be diligent. Rest assured it will bring good fortune and remember this one thing, after you finish one job, another job will come.
Remember your wife and children at home, then you will work hard to provide for their needs. Work smart, work effectively, work with confidence. Don't look for excuses to be lazy at work, because for many reasons, they are usually lazy to work.
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Don't lie at work because one lie will be covered by the next. Besides that you also have to work honestly because it's better for you if you know.
Mistakes made today should not be repeated in the future, make a mistake as a valuable lesson or as your experience. Look for halal sustenance by working in a good place. Think carefully when you get hired, whether the place is right for you or not.
Be grateful for those of you who already have a job because there are still many people out there who are confused about finding work. Make work a necessity so you don't feel lazy to do it.
If you love your family, then work for them, it will make you more enthusiastic to work. Get rid of the word lazy in your life if you want to achieve success at work.
Sometimes what we do today does not immediately produce results, be patient because what we are doing now will bear fruit in the future. Many people want to work in well-known companies because of the high salaries.
Even though working at home can make a lot of money, for example, business, design, blogging and much more. Many successful people don't work in big companies, but they try to create their own jobs and eventually succeed like opening a small business or something else that can make you more money.
**Discipline**
At work we must also be disciplined, Follow the orders of superiors while the orders are good, give the maximum contribution to advancing your company. Don't be lazy because lazy people are hated by others and keep your work spirit with the belief that you will achieve success.
Do the best you can and don't push beyond that. Extraordinary hard work will yield extraordinary results. There is no fruit without a tree planted, work hard today, one day you will reap the rewards.
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How introverts make friends?
Monday 13 June 2022
Introverts are generally described as a loner and do things individually. Actually, besides introverts feel comfortable when alone, introverts also try to make friends and get to know other people.
Unfortunately, introverts always feel insecure about making friends with people or talking to them. So, finding friends is like a hard thing to do. But that's not always the case.
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**And here are some ways introverts can make friends with other people.**
1. Be yourself
The first theme is being yourself, sometimes introverted people think that they have to act like an extroverted person to build friendships. However, being yourself is the best thing, be yourself as you are by remaining sincere and humble in building connections.
Don't change into someone else just for the purpose of being liked, and moreover never be shy to say hello first and never fail to say hello. Believe that this simple step will make an introvert more open to those around him.
**2. Start making friends individually**
Many interactions with other people will certainly drain energy. The best way to make friends that don't drain your energy is to start small or start with individuals first.
Because this will reduce pressure and attention will be more focused. In this way the communication will also be deeper. Therefore, wherever introverts are, it is better to start making friends individually first rather than not at all.
**3. Looking for friends through social media/online**
In general, nowadays introverts spend more time online on social media, so why not make this time to make friends. This is the most effective way, as the virtual world gives introverts an opportunity to express themselves fully.
Furthermore, introverts who are active in social media will be more free to share their thoughts with various individuals or groups related to their interests, so that they will share the same spirit or make individual or group interest meetings in the real world.
**4. Be a good listener**
Being a good listener can leave a very strong impression on people when communicating. When we listen to the words of our interlocutor, then others will definitely feel appreciated. Then you will also be more appreciated when there is an opportunity to speak.
**And those are some ways introverts can make it easier to make friends. This may be difficult for introverts, but they are also human.**
Humans are social creatures who cannot be separated from interaction with other people, including introverts themselves.
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What makes an introvert attractive?
Thursday
Date 9 June 2022
When they first meet an introvert, they may seem shy and a little awkward at first. But once we get to know them, we will be surprised how many hidden things or unique things about him.
Once they feel comfortable enough around us, introverts can be very funny, smart and friendly. They are also known to be more honest, sincere, intelligent and curious than most other people. This is what gives rise to an introvert's attraction.
**Definition of introvert**
For those of you who don't know, introvert is a personality trait that makes a person more internally oriented than externally oriented. Simply put, introverts get their energy from spending time with themselves, with their own thoughts, feelings, and ideas.
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**And here, there are also advantages to having friends who are introverted, which makes it very interesting when we are friends with them.**
**1. They are very self-aware**
No one can know an introvert better than they know themselves. They are very tenacious, introspective, sensitive and highly sensitive, have a stable and mature personality, because they know who they are and what they want.They stick to their personal values and have clear plans for the future.
**2. Has a soft side in his heart**
An introvert, not only a good thinker, they are also very wise, loving, and very loyal to those closest to them. Their observant nature allows them to pick up on emotional cues from others and recognize when something is wrong with them or if they are feeling down. They are generous with their time and concern, and do whatever it takes to comfort their loved ones.
**3. Very sensitive to the feelings of others**
If an extrovert is easier to get to know and get to know. But when an introvert is used to being around you, it makes something very special. They are more honest and sincere the more time you spend with them, and you will be amazed at how sensitive or understanding they are emotionally.
And furthermore, an introvert will be proud and feel happy in his small circle of friends and closest people. So if an introvert lets you into their life, it means they feel a special connection to you.
**4. They are deep thinkers**
Introverts like to linger in thinking and contemplating, which makes them more insightful. They prefer to have deep and meaningful conversations about life, the world, and the people around them, so that they will enjoy chatting with them. An introvert also loves to read, so be careful in what you say and in expressing your opinion.
5. Great listener
When an introvert loves you, they will always be ready and willing to listen to everything you have to say. Unlike most people, they don't just wait their turn to speak, but take the time to understand your point of view and empathize with what you're going through, allowing yourself to express whatever you feel without judgment. And once you're done, they're sure to have some great advice to offer you.
6. Mysterious
The reason introverts' lives are so mysterious to others is because they are quiet and sensitive. Thus, making other people want to know them better or become curious. They don't really like being the center of attention, but they are good listeners which causes people to want to always look for them to meet or be friends with. That is why they are so suitable as friends and partners, what's more, they are full of surprises.
**Those are some interesting things about being an introvert, so do you have friends who are introverted? or maybe you are an introvert yourself, well it is very interesting to discuss this one thing.**
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