Category: Words & Writings
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New Book: Self-Improved Me (2024)
I started my obsession with imported bookstores when I was in junior high school. I’ve always loved books since I was little, but entering QB World Books (permanently closed), Aksara (permanently closed?), or Kinokuniya was… enthralling. Oftentimes, as I walked through the aisles and looked at the beautiful book covers with enticing titles, I held…
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City Person
I’m always confused when asked whether I’m a mountain person or beach person. Neither. I’m a city person. What’s wrong with that? But what’s wrong with not answering? Do we really have to answer every single question? Isn’t not answering an answer?
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Shorter Letter
Antariksa, At night, when I look at you sleeping, I feel like writing a love letter. Long long letter. About the past, the present, and the future. About how scared I am and happy at the same time. About promises I might not be able to keep; to protect you from mosquitoes and bad news. About…
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I Have a Thing About Backpacker Hostel
Here’s a confession: I have a thing about backpacker hostel. After almost 5 years, I could still recall vividly the first hostel I’ve ever been. I was 21. It was Sleep in Heaven in Copenhagen. It was winter and around midnight when we arrived, with heavy luggages, tired feet, yet relieved heart (and happy tummy…