It's not common to be an only child amongst the Bataknese, but that's who I am. I am the only daughter of my mother, and to be honest, I like the un-common-ness of being an only child. If you assume that being the only daughter means I always have a very warm and close relationship … Continue reading The only child
Love
Senyum
Tidak lama setelah kami menikah, seorang teman bertanya: sudah berantem kalian? Dan Saya menjawab dengan senyum. Menurutku, pasangan yang bertengkar menjadi sangat sangat "normal" dalam budaya Kita. Setelah menikah, ya pasti kudu mesti bertengkar, itu adalah bunga bunganya... Heran Juga sebetulnya... Kok pertengkaran itu disamakan dengan bunga, kenapa ndak disamakan dengan duri? Atau gulma? Atau … Continue reading Senyum
First
Love your self first, they said, then... And only then you could love others. In my case, the man that I luckily called husband now, love me first, he show me that I to him, is so important. At that time I didn't love my self, I am so full of rage and disappointment toward … Continue reading First
Love
Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. It's a promise made by an unknown, and being spread irresponsibly by a motivational speaker. In real life, even the job that you love can be unpleasant, and you will need to submit a 3 day off in … Continue reading Love
Meet up
Remembrance is a form of meetingKhalil Gibran
Ernest’s drawings
Sat nite
Our usual sat nite: The couchThe three of usThe books The movieSeveral cups of hot tea+ chocolateThe talks I have come to the point where I finally understand the best gift I have. The gift of those perfectly ordinary days. Today is one of those ordinary days. I spent time to clean the house, to … Continue reading Sat nite
Groceries
We were taking a quick dinner on our way home tonight We went to the supermarket after work today, and for a moment, I realized that I really appreciate and feel grateful for this man that I called husband now. He is always super helpful, not even once I ever heard him complaining when I … Continue reading Groceries
Marriage
I decided to let my family's form become an evolving ecosystem. I un-became a woman clinging to a prescribed family structure and became one clinging to each of her family member's right to their full humanity: including me. We would break and re-break our structure instead of allowing any of us to live broken. I … Continue reading Marriage
Pedicab
Op. Surung Doli He always being a hardworking man. In his senior days, he owned several pedicabs for rent, so he had a steady income. I remember that whenever I wish for extra candies or a chocolate bar, I just came to him and he would give me pocket money with one condition : I … Continue reading Pedicab
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