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On A Sunny Day
Life is never too hard when you’re with your best friend for thirteen years (and still counting).
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My 10 Favorite Places in Batu Hijau
When I tell people that I come from Sumbawa, they always tell me that they imagine I live in a densely wooded area. I also get jokes like “Jadi kayak Laskar Pelangi?” or “Beta sonde pernah terlambat lagi,” the latter coming from the Aqua ads. After some time, I stop explaining to them and just…
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Visiting Iti
It’s been a month since Iti began her training for Indonesia Mengajar. Before she left, we promised to visit. After several delays, last weekend we made it, bringing her things she would need (and want) during the quarantine and the year ahead when she will be teaching in Rote Ndao. We met her and decided…
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Divie’s First Concert
My sister Divie has a true love for music. We began taking piano lesson since early age, but along the way I got bored and stopped, and she continued to learn on her own when we moved to Sumbawa. Later when she moved to Bandung, she began taking another piano lesson, and then, violin lesson.…
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GrIStuF Flashback
It’s been 9 months since GrIStuF, and out of the blue I miss everything. The festival, the people, the party, the balloons, and the madness. Oh, I guess it’s about time.
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Bruges: The Hidden Charm of Belgium
Most people will go to Brussels, Antwerp, Leuven, Liège, or even Ghent when they visit Belgium. Not many know that this little town has so much to offer, probably more than other cities ever do. This town is located in Flemish Region, one station away from Ostend, 20 minutes by train from Ghent. For youngsters, Bruges…
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Twelve Days of the Past
Going back to my hometown has always been one of my top priorities ever since I left it seven years ago. If not for staying, than a visit would be just fine, I thought. I’ve never adjusted living in a big city, even more in Jakarta, as I said before in here. I’m never used…
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