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December in Pictures
December can be depressing sometimes. With the short days, gloomy sky, and cold weather, it takes a little bit of an effort to stay contented. While it may not be as obvious as spring or fall, I always think winter is beautiful in its own way. The crack of dawn and the sunrise, with the silhouette…
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The Best Things about Christmas
Hello December! I’ve always been the person who starts the fuss about Christmas way before everyone else does. And although I’ve started decorating Christmas since a week ago, I know for some people you can’t start doing that until December. So now that it’s December, it’s generally acceptable to go a bit overboard with all…
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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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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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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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Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Everyone who’s heard of Singapore must have heard of Marina Bay Sands, most likely. Along with the Merlion, the three towers with a terrace on the roof has become Singapore’s most iconic landmark. Armed with a shopping mall, a hotel, restaurants, and a casino, this place screams nothing but luxury. It’s not my kind of…
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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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