I just finished her memoir, finding me. An eye opener, an honest account of one life- no sugar coating, but it's not ... Vulgar either. I read it in two sittings, and after the book finished, I needed time to just exhale and let Viola's stories make their way into my mind. The best part … Continue reading Viola Davis
Books
Truth
Another I can't stop reading this book by Mitch Albom. A little liar. This time, the book weaved many stories into one big theme: what is a lie, what is the truth? Can we say the truth all the time? Or to the far extreme, why do some people become a pathological liar? Is the … Continue reading Truth
Weltanschauung
The book is altering my Weltanschauung ( world view). Probably the only history book that made me cry. After reading this book, I see Ompung Si Singamangaraja differently. I admire him completely. The title fits perfectly. Ahu si Singamangaraja, means I am Si Singamangaraja. The last words he said in his final moment before the … Continue reading Weltanschauung
Water
What tattoo do you want and where would you put it? I just finished this book and then there's this question about tattoo. Where do I start? The book... Of course, I'll start from the book. There are rivers in the sky by Elif Shafak. I finished the book in two sittings, and up to … Continue reading Water
Lumos!
My celebration for this new year! This fragile life, this beautifully functional body, this exceptionally working brain. All is well. Amen. Karin Sabrina
Bubble
I carved a space for myself today. A Daniel kahneman book (admittedly way too heavy for my life situation now 😅) and a caramel Macchiato. I sat there in this café, sipping my macchiato, and read without any intention to understand the cognitive dissonance explained by Mr. Kahneman 😂. I just let the words passed … Continue reading Bubble
Celebration
Donna Ashworth, The Right Words.
Hari Kartini 2025
Selamat hari kartini, Selamat Membaca buku. Karena perjuangan kartini adalah kebiasaan untuk Membaca Dan Menulis. Karin Sabrina
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,
Stardust
Wild hope - Donna Ashworth
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