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Morning Light, and A Catch Up
I have never been fond of growing up. In my mind, there are too many great things about childhood and youth, a lifetime simply is not enough for me to explore them and be satisfied. Fairy tales, folklores, and games are among my favorite things about childhood. Sure, I could still explore those child-appropriate things…
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Let’s Talk About Dreams
Throughout my time in college, and the time after that, I always admired my peer who seemed to be so driven, outspoken, and confident about everything, particularly their career. Unsurprisingly, they went far up the ladder with ambitions that never seemed to diminish. And in those times, I always felt somehow inadequate for not being…
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Things That Shouldn’t Surprise You When You Live in Indonesia
I feel that I have lived long enough in Indonesia to compile a list of things that shouldn’t surprise anyone who might want to visit someday. Some of the things (#1 and #3 in particular) don’t apply to all areas, and as I’m currently based in Jakarta, I’m living the extreme cases of those. But…
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A Little Bit about Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
I’ve loved The Little Prince since the first time I read it (so much so, that I make it a mission to find the book in every language I can find, preferably the country I’ve visited). Each time I read it, there’s always a fair bit of new and different insights that I’d missed the…
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To A Place Where Christmas is Christmas
This month has been quite busy, to say the least. It started with a field trip to Central and East Java for work, then followed by heavier-than-usual workload. On top of that, the preparation for the holiday season has added to the frenzy. All those things have kept me busy for quite a while now,…
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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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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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25 Things I Learned Before Turning 25
25. Wow. It feels like it was just yesterday I woke up with a scary face looking down at me, rushed to London to meet my friends, and drank until 6 in the morning. That’s the most unforgettable birthday, for sure, and now here I am again, on another birthday. I’d like to say I’ve…
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Post-vacation Blues
September last year, I bumped into a friend in the most surprising way. We’d met before in the summer, went out once, and called it there. We said goodbye and went our separate ways. That afternoon in September, he froze when he saw me, and so did I. After exchanging “How are you?” and “Why…
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