It's a relief to find out that actually everyone around me is just as confused as I am about getting through this muddy water of life. It was an eye-opener when I found out that even my parents too don't have any clear descriptive map for navigating their lives. They are confused, they have their … Continue reading Acceptance
Month: November 2024
The bread
This is a new day, and I am going to prioritize my health; mentally and physically. I found out that it's still so hard for me to take bad commentaries lightly, even when I know for sure that the person who made the comments truly cares about me and has no bad intentions whatsoever. I … Continue reading The bread
Slowing
Who are your current most favorite people? My favorite people .. it would be me. It's hard to be me, an only child from a tough mother who set a very high standard for herself and passed it onto me. I grew up in a patriarchal culture, where women are being judged relentlessly for everything … Continue reading Slowing
Experiences
Processing life experiences is hard... Particularly when one had a near death experience. I read that in Claire Nelson's book, Things I learned from falling; A good book, the tagline: A must read true story of 2020 really suits it. Soon after the life-changing experience, we were usually filled with gratitude, we thought we used … Continue reading Experiences
Chapters
How are you my dear? It's been a while, since the last time you chatted with me... I'm good. Okay, I have scrolled too much in the insta-land. It's admittedly easier to do than to think what to write to myself like this afternoon. But hey... I'm here now. It's raining... It's a beautiful time … Continue reading Chapters
Commonsense
A book about the absurdity of modern life passed on my timeline, the author, David Graeber, poses a very fascinating question: does your job actually contribute something to society? If not, your job is probably bullshit, part of a system that ensures we do a meaningless job, just to keep us busy, so the population … Continue reading Commonsense
Expensive
Name the most expensive personal item you've ever purchased (not your home or car). My sanity, that's the most expensive thing I own. Almost a decade ago, I need to pay a hell of money to the cunning and greedy lawyer just to settle my divorce. I have to pay a lot of staycation when … Continue reading Expensive
Brianna & Bottomwise
It's rare that I read a book in one or two sittings. Briana and Bottomwise, a novel by Indonesian Author Andrea Hirata is that kind of book. A superb book, I laughed and cried as I read the stories from many parts of the world, intertwined beautifully with music, reminding me of 'Not Fade Away' … Continue reading Brianna & Bottomwise
Sape
Lovely evening, I am sitting on the front porch, listening to the sound of sape, a traditional string instrument from Borneo. It is a wooden-base instrument with strings attached, and played like a guitar. The harmonious sounds of frogs and rain, the cool breeze of air, the wet pavement and grass... Everything is covered with yellow … Continue reading Sape
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