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Family is always a complicated aspect in our life. We’re not able to choose our parents, where we were born, or how our upbringing shapes us (including all of the scars and traumas). And in this book, my friend, Stefani, shares her journey in embracing her passed-down family trauma. As she now grows a family of her own, she realises that cutting people off is not the right answer. She must go…

For as long as I can remember, I’ve always loved to write things down – even before I could even write! Hahaha. I used to have this small binder, and I would pretend I’d written stuff on the pages, but it was actually just lines and scribbles. Fast forward to today, I am still that obsessed with writing things down for many reasons I will share next, and also for silly reasons that finishing a…

Do you guys remember when the world (especially BTS ARMY) was curious about what RM’s YouTube algorithm is because all of the members were laughing when they saw it during live? But thanks to Epik High on one of his Epikase episode, we all know what was on his YouTube page – even RM explain it himself. Now, based on that, although no one really cares about my interests, I want to share (and also…

For today’s post, I want to share something that happened to me today. I think this story will be a good reminder for us to be open to new things and to try them. Taking an unusual road might take longer or less time than predicted, but it could also lead to even better results. For Context I am an INFJ – so I do love planning for stuff. I don’t like being late or being unprepared, especially…

I bought this book 2 years ago and started reading it then, but haven’t finished it until now. No, not the kind of book that is too complicated, or the language is too hard. The topic is also really interesting and really ME. This book has so many series – that are the inspiration of my life motto: Menulis itu berbagi, mari menulis kebaikan // Writing is sharing, so let’s share kindness. The…

When I was still in kindergarten, I always loved to colour, and I remember one time I entered a competition, where I won 4th place! A core memory, they said. I competed with my mom (who also loves to colour), and it turns out my love for colouring and stationery continues into adulthood. I was never the art person throughout my whole life, but I do always appreciate a good drawing and crafting.…

I got this idea to write about this topic since I just watched a bunch of videos of Pokemon Card Vendors on youtube. I must say, the interaction they have in the community is awesome! Now, this got me thinking, why do we collect things despite whatever is going on in our lives? I Collect Memories First, to answer that question, I personally collect meaningful and personal objects. The short…

I was never a game person, most games just bring more stress to me instead of fun. I do like to install games on my phone, usually just because I’m interested in the artwork or I’m hooked by an ad. But I ended up just playing them for one or 2 weeks, and then I forgot about it. But this one is different. Burned Out in City Life, Tsuki Came Back to Farm in Mushroom Village I bought the…

This is my 7th day of writing a blog daily. When I reactivated my blog in 2024, my intention was to keep this as a safe platform for me to write without any targets or expectations. I believed that was the right decision, since I don’t want to force myself into making something. But I have a new perspective after I read Hwang Bo-Reum’s Everyday I Read – although the book is about reading, it’s…

Yesterday I watched a reel about the cat distribution system, which made me remember this book: We’ll Prescribe You a Cat. A cat a day keeps the doctor away… This book basically took the cat distribution system concept, along with cats’ healing power, and took it to the next level. The characters in this book have different conflicts and problems in their life, and yet the ‘doctor’ prescribes…

I didn’t realise that the idea of doing something alone is unthinkable for some people, even for the simplest activities like having dinner outside or going to the movies. In my opinion, that’s best for me, since it means I can do things based on the timeline and in ways that work for me. Especially at my age now, each of my friends has their own life and business with work, family and many other…

Every Day I Read is a collection of essays about reading and also about life. It’s written by Hwang Bo-Reum, who also wrote The Hyunam-Dong Bookshop. Unlike the fiction that gave me such a huge comfort last year, this book invites me to dig deeper into the meaning of reading. Early this year, I shared where and when I read the most, while last year, on how we read books in this digital age? And…

I read somewhere that when we learn something new, our brains make a ‘new path’. Just like when we solve a math problem, even when we think it has nothing to do with our practical lives, it still affects our brains – making our minds sharp. This process is called neuroplasticity. By actively engaging in behaviours that support neuroplasticity, you can strengthen cognitive function and…

I came across this question and thought this would be a good blog idea. First of all, considering how often I travel/walk/explore or basically do anything by myself, I have been really grateful that I have had more positive experiences than bad ones. And as much as I like to make as little contact/interaction with strangers as possible, we are social creatures that need interaction. In this post,…

One of the things I’ve noticed, attending UWRF for two consecutive years back in 2023 and 2024, was the fact that most of the writers started writing because their lives were hitting rock bottom – either they’re depressed, or they have to channel their trauma or repressed feelings that are bundled up in their mind. And I agree, since I do journaling to process my thoughts and feelings, and it…

Awal tahun kemarin sempat ikut activity-nya dari Orasis Art Space. Selain lokasinya galeri yang mereka bikin beberapa aktivitas seni seperti  Sun Printing with Turmeric, Monochrome Suminagashi, dan  Clay Object Making. Dari 3 opsi, jadwal yang cocok yaitu bikin clay – which is what I really wanted to since last year! Orasis Art Space Galeri di Orasis Art Space Sebelum mulai sesi bikin…

Since forever, I declare myself a non-gamer. Playing games frustrates me. From Super Mario, ‘bounce’ on the old Nokia phone, to Stardew Valley, I couldn’t find enjoyment in any of it. To reflect on that, maybe I just don’t like the fact that I am not being my best right away. I have to repeat the process multiple times, trying and just trying. Not to mention, I do not see a purpose in completing…