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
Author: karin.sabrina.sinambela
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
No
I still find it hard to say 'No' towards people that I care about. I never skip a beat to say No to a person I dislike - secretly or openly- but... To say No to a friend or a colleague that I genuinely like... It's a bit problematic. So yesterday, I said yes to … Continue reading No
Jobs
List three jobs you'd consider pursuing if money didn't matter. A writer A Runner A pastry chef 😁 Hmm.. I like these three... Really. 💕 And interesting questions too. May you be at peace dearest readers, K Sabrina
More
What could you do more of? Being grateful Being calm. I remember there's a line that goes: learn to sit quietly in the eye of the storm. I like that... No matter the situation is, stay calm and reserve. Good night my dearest readers... K Sabrina
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