Just now, I saw a civil servant—convicted of corruption—posing for the cameras. Journalists, TV crews, all crowding around her like she was some kind of celebrity. And she was smiling. Smiling.She even flashed the victory sign with both hands, like she’d just won something.I stared at the screen and thought, *Why is she so happy?*Is … Continue reading Corrupted
Month: April 2025
Dear self,
You will breathe life into whatever you focus on Dear self, I know the mood’s been low— add the bad weather to the mix, the extreme heat, You keep counting bad apples,as if the rot outweighs the orchard.Lately, you forget the quiet good. You forget: your legs still carry you at dawn, running 45 minutes … Continue reading Dear self,
The heat
The weather is extremely hot today.. The city has been living in this kind of extreme weather for a week. I am not functioning really well under this heat; sour mood, tired constantly, easily irritated, and hard to concentrate. I drink plenty of water, I stay away from the news- nothing new really, everyone is … Continue reading The heat
Do not sleep with Worry
Do not sleep with WorryWorry is no good in BedHe will interrupt your slumberSpinning dramas like a webHe will plant seeds in your gardenThey will strangle all you've grownPulling roots up from your flowerbedsTo make room there for his ownHe will take your precious memoriesAnd paint them murky greyHe will meet your inner childAnd send … Continue reading Do not sleep with Worry
Human
Stardust
Wild hope - Donna Ashworth
Waterfall
Sipiso Piso waterfall, North Sumatra, Indonesia There's something mystical about waterfall. The mist, the moist air, the whole scenery, the powerful yet Serene beauty of a waterfall have left a deep impression on me.
The Tao of Self-Confidence
I spent this weekend reading this book and it's a weekend well spent! Ms.Chan shares her rough journey to forge a path for her own life. A different path from what her family, her relatives, and her culture expect from her. Her story is pretty much relatable to me. In many Asian cultures, a woman … Continue reading The Tao of Self-Confidence
Tea, always.
A slow afternoon. It’s raining.A romantic drizzle, a cool breeze. It’s daydream-perfect. The mug can be refilled as many times as I like. I’m sitting on the porch. The neighborhood is quiet, prayers from the nearby mosques fill the wet air. There’s magic in the rain—or so I believe. I made a new friend today, … Continue reading Tea, always.
Kaldera
Unbeatable trio! Lake Toba, Great Running event, and my favorite human ❤️❤️
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