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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Through the Looking Glass: What is Real and What is Not?
Nowadays, it’s not easy to tell what is ‘real’ interaction and what is not. Along with the advancement of technology and how more and more people are entangled on the network, a lot of interaction happens ‘only’ as an idea manifested as data and displayed with computation. Looking at this from human-being’s perspective, it is…
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Finding ME in MEDIA, Finding MEDIA in ME
Nowadays, along with the rapid development of computation and inclusivity of interface, the landscape of media has evolved significantly. The accessibility of digital media and the possibility to gather real-time feedback make audience’s position more important to decide what should occur on media. With endless option of content to consume, audience these days may prefer…
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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…