05 July 2006 @ 6:23pm.

First, Happy 4th of July in the U.S.!

Second, Happy Birthday, Aaron!!!

Third, here are some Indonesian proverbs (for a longer list, click here):

* “Ada gula ada semut.” (Where there is sugar, there are ants.)
Meaning: People tend to be attracted to what benefits them the most. –> This is one of the first ones I learned some time ago.

* “Bermain air basah, bermain api hangus.” (Playing with water, wet; playing with fire, burned.)
Meaning: Every action has its consequences.

* “Gajah mati meninggalkan gadingnya, macan mati meninggalkan belangnya, manusia mati meninggalkan namanya.” (An elephant that dies leaves its tusk, a tiger that dies leaves its stripes, a person who dies leaves his/her name.)
Meaning: Someone will be remembered by his/her accolades.

* “Ingin hati memeluk gunung, apa daya tangan tak sampai.” (The will of the heart is to hug the mountain, but the arm is not long enough.)
Meaning: This often refers to a person who does not have enough resources to do/accomplish his goal/wish.

* “Malu bertanya, sesat di jalan.” (Being embarrassed to ask will result in getting lost on the street.)
Meaning: Asking questions is the only way to learn.