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Read more: Desert Island Discs: 5 Favorite EpisodesPeople who have lived in the UK for some time might be no strangers to Desert Island Discs. Me, I found it pretty late. I was introduced to Desert Island Discs by H’s mom, who started the habit of listening to the episodes alphabetically while walking the dogs. I tried listening to a few episodes,…
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My 10 Favorite Holiday Destinations
Since I got bitten by the travel bug a few years ago, I’ve been taking every opportunity to explore new places and experience new things. I’ve visited a few places here and there, and it’s hard for me to pick my favorites, but I’ve finally narrowed them down. So if you’re planning a holiday and…
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Favorite Books of All Time
If you asked me what’s my favorite book, I’d have a hard time answering it. There are just too many! But here’s some of my favorite authors and their books that have become my firm favorite for years. And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie Eight people (plus a hired butler and a cook) get…
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For the Love of Mosaic
Aside from bright walls and cute doors, I have another obsession: mosaic. I can’t quite explain my obsession with mosaic. I guess I just find them all beautiful, and imagining the hard work of creating and arranging tiny pieces to make a big piece of art has always amazed me. There are so many things…
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Happy Birthday, Katka!
I met Katka at the beginning of fall, two years ago. Let’s fast forward to when this photo was taken, a year later. We were housemates by then, had spent a considerable amount of time talking about books, people, love, and life. I remember we were smoking at the backyard one summer night, when we talked about…
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Friends, Through and Through
I think by this point, I’ve made it really clear that I hate Jakarta. I survive — just barely — because of this munchkin, and also, my friends. Over the years, I’ve had the chance to meet the best kind of people from all over the world, and I consider myself very lucky to know…
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Sunday Morning
Moving to Jakarta hasn’t been easy for me. If there’s one thing that’s been a massive help, it’s this one. She gives me the warmest welcome after a long day of work, sits straight and gives me puppy eyes when she wants something from me, and licks me all over at every possible opportunity. She likes…
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It Hurts Because It Matters
image source What a contemplative month this October has been. I’ve experienced the nasty jab of realizing that I don’t matter when I thought I did. And to experience that again — albeit in completely different circumstances — in the space of less than a year after the last, let’s just say it’s been a…
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Reasons to Love October
October has always been my favorite month. You could say that it has something to do with my birthday, but I have a long list of reasons to love October. To me, October always has this nice, warm and wonderful vibe. It’s when the weather is cold enough for sweaters, coats, leggings, and boots to…
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Heartbreaking Children’s Books You Cannot Miss
Heartbreaking children’s books, you say? Well, yes. I’m not a cold-blooded person who enjoys seeing unfortunate things happen to children, I promise. The children in these books are a bit unfortunate in some ways, but reading this will make you feel different kind of emotions all at once. Love, sadness, joy, you name it. I…
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A Few Notes on My Birthday
There’s always something remarkable about my birthday. Two years ago, I went to The Hobbit for a couple of drinks and there I met my best friend, Maša. Last year, I went to London (after missing the bus and having to catch the next one) and spent the night with Katka and her housemates, drinking…
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