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Life in the UK
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Cambridge, A Year Ago
Jakarta yesterday morning was unusual. The road was clear, there were not as many vehicles as usual, and the traffic was surprisingly okay. I arrived at the office 10 minutes early, giving me a few minutes to spare. Like maybe everyone else in this era, I logged into Facebook, and that was when I saw…
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10 Most Memorable Places in Southampton
Last July was not the greatest time I’ve had this year. It was intensely somber and grim, and wow, I didn’t realize how much it was reflected on my posts. Now that it’s August, I’m trying to be more cheerful. However, since I’m still feeling a bit nostalgic about Southampton (why hasn’t it diminished, by…
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An impulse, a bottle of wine, and a remarkable night
It all started with a quick dinner somewhere in Portswood, on a cold November night. As we were walking out, she suddenly said, “Let’s go to the docks.” I hesitated, thinking it might not be such a good idea to go there when it was windy and rainy, when she added, “Let’s buy a bottle…
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Portobello Market, Notting Hill
Things have been gloomy again here (as ever), and I’m in dire need of bright colors. Sometimes, there are moments when those are the only bright things in my life. And what’s better place to look than in an old folder titled Portobello Market? Honestly, I don’t quite know any girl who doesn’t like Notting Hill. And…
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Hyde Park
I’ve never been fond of big cities, and London is no exception. I went there many times, and it was always good, but it never left an impression on me. For me, London was always too big, too crowded, and too overwhelming. Fascinating, but daunting. And yes, crazy expensive too. London always put me on…
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Snippets of Edinburgh
I first went to Edinburgh in January 2014, right after my last exam. I fell in love instantly, despite the gloomy sky and intermittent rain. I had such an amazing time going to the castle and walking around the old town. My favorite was Arthur’s Seat, where I spent one blissful hour taking pictures and watching people come and…
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All those shades of blue
It’s been almost 3 months since I left Southampton, and I’m acutely aware of how much I miss it. And to be honest, I miss seeing the blue sky. I haven’t seen it since I arrived in Jakarta, thanks to the grey polluted sky. So today I went through my folders and picked some pictures…
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Some things along the way vol. 3: London
Growing up in small towns for the first 15 years of my life, I’ve never been fond of big cities. There’s something about them that makes me feel on edge. Also, I get grouchy in crowded places. London is no exception. In all fairness, it’s a vibrant city with iconic landmarks that could leave you…
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Homebound
Lately, I’ve been struggling to write. This happened when I wanted to write about Christmas, then the year 2014, and now, my homecoming. I have a wild guess this has something to do with the overwhelming emotions, but who knows. By the time this post is published, I’ll be on the plane, heading east to a…
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A Look Back on 2014
I’ve been meaning to wrap 2014 into one nice post, but somehow, I find it hard to even begin writing about it. Earlier in 2014, I made a resolution to have no I-wish-I’d-done-that regret. I told myself that I’d try new things and say yes to whatever came my way. I’m glad to say that this…
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