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
Stories
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
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
Advice
What's the best piece of advice you've ever received? 1. Nobody was ever thinking about you. Anyhow 2. Eat the frog. (Can be interpreted as Stop making excuses and just do whatever you have to do!) 3. Be brave means you're scared but still you move forward. Elizabeth Gilbert Yes, I adore Ms. Gilbert. I … Continue reading Advice
Running notes
Several notes about my running today: Forgot to lace my shoes correctly, the shoes are supposed to be snug, not too tight and not too loose. A reminder: I do not need new running shoes! -sigh!- 😅 My smart watch started to mess up, I ran 5 km and it recorded 8 km; I ran … Continue reading Running notes
Present
It's good to be here, and boy... What a long time to realize that. True, there is so much to experience in life and I'm happy to be alive. Life is hard and I found out that I have no control toward everything outside myself. Even to control my own mind is similar to hard … Continue reading Present
Enough
It's heart warming when I do the "enough" practice. I have enough clothes, enough food, I do try to think that I have enough running shoes or running related gears, not gonna lie.. but it's sooo hard! 😅 I have enough money to cover my expenses tomorrow. Yes, that's how I operate nowadays. How much … Continue reading Enough
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