The earliest time I had an idea of love came from my parents. They often cutely argue on how it started. My dad said mom was the one who chased him while the opposite had a huge pride to agree with it. They met at college which is not both of them first preferences of... Continue Reading →
Work in Progress…
Oh I missed this, a date with Mac. I’ve been to many places with him, enjoying a cup of coffee while I tell him whatever is on my mind, all the doubts, failures and lessons. We’ve been to Paris, Rome, Bali, Japan, and a few other romantic places. I like to end the trip with... Continue Reading →
Lower your standard, they said
After a month of searching, viewing more than 25 flats, and few rejected offers, I found a place in London. To be honest, this is one of the hardest parts of the move. I burst into tears, landlord rejection feels like one sided love. Lower your standard, they said. I have a list of criterias... Continue Reading →
Finding that perfect flat
Last time I wrote was during the second business trip to London, a time where I question what I really want. Two months have passed, since a week ago I officially moved in. Here comes the other problem, finding a flat. Honestly I wouldn't have thought it could be this hard, especially because the company... Continue Reading →
Why do I always pick the hard choice?
I am in Doha, waiting for my next flight to London. For what my surroundings called a dream came true, the rain after a storm, the chance I believe made them genuinely happy for me. But am I happy though? I am holding my tears for hours, letting it down when the light dies in... Continue Reading →
The purpose of sorrow
I took a leave today, I had something I needed to do for a few hours, then I brought my dog for a short walk nearby. I need a bit of time to clear the clouds in head, sorrow in heart. What would help me feel better than writing? The jokes I used to say,... Continue Reading →
The Turbulences on A Plane
Last week I was taking a flight to Kuala Lumpur, not to run from the news but unexpectedly after I heard something that wasn't nice. The two hour journey was full of turbulence. I saw faces of wonder and worried around. Yet I was yelling inside laughing, It was fun! The turbulence, yes, I could... Continue Reading →
The Heart of Leadership
It's Saturday, I decided to spend some time alone. Been long time I felt like life keeps moving without a time to contemplate and digest it. So here I am, enjoying a cup of ice coffee in front of the busiest mall in Kuala Lumpur, Pavilion, looking at bunch of human minding their business. I... Continue Reading →
The tough trainer of your characters
Oh my God! It has been too long since the last time I wrote. While waiting for a friend to finish her class, I decided to buy a few hours doing something that I like the most. Well, short update, this emotionally unavailable yet hopeless romantic writer, after 5 years of singleness, finally has a... Continue Reading →
The emotional raincoat
Friday night in Jakarta, usually it’s a massage time, but this time I decided to just sit outside, drinking wine while watching my little dog playing. Too much feeling and clouds in the head, I really need contemplation time to write. A friend asked, “why do you post it on a blog instead of having... Continue Reading →
