Another last day in Bali, I went here for work, but decided to take last minute leave to write. I do need this, to digest my feelings. Only two weeks in 2024, but I face a lot of emotional roller coaster already: break up with someone that was never my boyfriend, drama in the office,... Continue Reading →
The secret of being content in any and every situation
I throw a bet to all my beloved friends, family and co-workers. Anyone who can find me a boyfriend, I will grant them all the annual bonus I got. I am not earning that much, but it is still tempting right? Yet, they all give up without even giving a shot, “an impossible task”, they... Continue Reading →
The White Luggage
This is the last day of the Europe trip, the first time in my 7 years of working experiences where I took more than two weeks vacation. I feel blue, but what more perfect thing to do in rainy Paris for your last few hours? Shopping? No! I am not really sure when I will... Continue Reading →
The three types of men you’ll meet before finding the real you.
I wanted to write this for a long time, but got so much hesitation. Well, this will be highly cringe and reveal the deepest hopeless romantic self in me. Plus, those men in this article might read it. I merely talk about the true feelings, wrap it all in sarcastic jokes and tons of banter,... Continue Reading →
Life Without Knowing
Another Saturday night in Jakarta, mom called and told me to go out so here I am in a walk distance cafe ordering dinner in front of Mac, the laptop, not the boy. Not yet 30s but I can feel the vibes already, it's actually just a new 20s with a little more money, way... Continue Reading →
The art of being vulnerable
The long holiday will end tomorrow. Knowing that in a few hours work anxiety will hit twice as much as before. I am taking myself to a nice restaurant for dinner and wine, swiping the cloud in mind while writing this. Yes, not dance nor party, writing is my hobby and personal therapy. I wear... Continue Reading →
What I learn in (almost) early 30s that make me at ease
What a simple yet content evening, I sat in the corner with a cup of Vietnamese coffee on the alley called Book Street, Ho Chi Minh. Not sure if I am gonna buy one or not, but looking into the shell of books makes me feel at peace. I played Chopin Nocturnes while leaves fell... Continue Reading →
Brand New Start Resolutions
Who doesn’t like a brand new start? Feels like the first chapter of a new fiction book, even the smell makes you excited and wonder what is gonna happen next. Just like writing a brand new article, I love to prepare a new year with a theme. In addition, starting in 2021, I add something... Continue Reading →
This is a story about a girl sitting alone in a corner on Valentine day She wear a nice dress, many called her pretty She know she is, cause she spent a decade to build esteem No, she is not complaining about life at all She know she’s blessed Nothing she lack of, cause God... Continue Reading →
Emily, Please Respect Yourself!
Here I am finally having time to write again. After a full week working in the office, I decided to enjoy Saturday at home, spending quality time with Mattheon, my naughty yet super cute dog. Scrolling Netflix options, not ‘Friends’ again for a hundred millions times, I watched something that I avoided cause I knew... Continue Reading →
