You cannot ask things to do what they are not meant to do, Fransisco. Eventually, they will break.Mitch Albom, The magic strings of Frankie Presto, Page 418
Stories
‘NO’
No, thank you, I am not interested anymore to impress the person I don't even like with the money I clearly don't have. No, I will not dye my hair. I like it just the way it is. No, I don't have to look 15 years younger to be loved.No, I am not doing work … Continue reading ‘NO’
Revolution
I wore black because I liked it. I still do, and wearing it still means something to me. It's still my symbol of rebellion -- against a stagnant status quo, against our hypocritical houses of God, against people whose minds are closed to others' ideas.J. Cash Some people wear a particular color of dress at … Continue reading Revolution
Stars
“Look at the stars. It won't fix the economy. It won't stop wars. It won't give you flat abs, or even help you figure out your relationship. But it's important. It helps you to remember that you and your problems are both infinitesimally small and conversely, that you are a piece of an amazing and … Continue reading Stars
On marriage
First day of December 2021! Around this time, last year, me and my husband was so busy preparing for our wedding. The poem above, was initially planned to be put on the wedding invitation, but then I change my mind and use the poem by Sapardi Djoko Darmono instead. Both of those poems sing about … Continue reading On marriage
Within
Today, the question above struck me, I asked my self over and over again, have I started the journey within my self? Where am I at the journey, supposedly, I already do it. Or, am I still in the preparation period? What should happen when we do this? Is there any specific features when we … Continue reading Within
Gratitude
November 2018 I live to enjoy life by the littlest things, feeling the grass between my toes, breathing fresh air, watching the wind sway the trees, enjoying the company of loved ones, a deep conversation, getting lost in a good book, going for a walk in nature, watching my kids grow up. Just the feeling … Continue reading Gratitude
You
I'll tell it rather simplyI'll say it plain and trueA single thing is all I want And all I want is youThere are no other richesNo treasures or possessionsThat could ever compare with youMy fondest of obsessionYou are the air that I breatheThe ration that sustains meYou're all my thoughts tied up as oneThe laugh … Continue reading You
Perilaku
Saya bersyukur Untuk semua orang-orang sulit dalam hidup Saya. Mereka menunjukkan orang seperti apa yang harus Saya hindari. Akan selalu ada kesempatan Untuk marah kepada orang yang sudah berlaku buruk kepada Kita. Akan selalu ada kesempatan bagi orang Untuk menunjukkan perilaku nya yang kasar. Dan harus diakui, sering ada pikiran yang bilang hidup ini akan … Continue reading Perilaku
Know thy self
Up to this day, the biggest regret I have from my younger days is: I didn't know myself, and I didn't even try to. I assumed that once I hit a certain age, I will understand about life, I will know all the things that I need to know to have a life full of … Continue reading Know thy self
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