I think this is the saddest independence day. The rain is pouring down heavily, the rain is beautiful as always, but today she looks different.

Maybe it’s because of me, I’m sad today, a lot of things happen and I feel overwhelmed with everything. I jumped into busy-ness today, I aim to create the most peaceful room in this house. So I rearranged, sorted things, cleaned, and dusted my room, I even put on the air freshener!

You’re sad and you’re spring cleaning your room? Yes. Yes I did. I know I love to see a tidy and fragrant room, and I just don’t want to normalize keeping things that I no longer use (unfortunately I’m the only person who thinks this way in this house). I wonder why people love to hoard things, could it be some coping mechanism? I have no idea.

Happy Independence day, Indonesia. We’re all struggling hard these days. May we all be blessed. May this complicated, beautiful country find a little more peace too. Amen.

Karin Sabrina