This May 16, 2020, is exactly two months since I’ve been doing things from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In Indonesia it’s not called quarantine, the President names it PSBB (Pembatasan Sosial Berskala Besar or Large-scale Social Restrictions). Let’s to not talk about the […]

Apart from fasting and other worships, the month of Ramadan is identical to the preparation for the homecoming trip called mudik (In Indonesian, udik means village (contrary to city), while Jakarta is the biggest city of the country.) Where are you going for mudik this […]

Every February, Arabesque Ballet Studio (ABS) holds Graduation. This event is a graduation show of the ABS students who have participated in the ATOD International Exam in November of the previous year. ABS at least holds two regular annual show programs, namely Graduation in February […]

I wonder how some people have no reflective behaviour on their dangerous actions towards others. I drive two vehicles: motorbike and car. But lately, I use the car more often because of a certain condition. I am able to wholeheartedly rate every car driver while […]

To enliven World Breastfeeding Week 2018 (August 1—7 every year), AIMI (Asosiasi Ibu Menyusui Indonesia) West Java chapter organised Breastfeeding Festival on August 11—12. Through Bubi Ari, I was invited to share my breastfeeding experience with mastitis. Wow, it’s about six years ago when Daya […]

Just a year ago, some friends forwarded the announcement created by Sisters in Danger (SiD) to me. As they put their selves as a band campaigning for anti-violence against women and children, SiD needed a voluntary dancer who’s willing to take part in the clip […]

We welcome 2018 by bringing a little dismay and anxiety. This year, the election of the regional head will be held in numerous areas, followed by the presidential election in the following year. Hey! It gonna be the two year-marathon that drains your energy. Not […]

Do you go to Bandung for new year’s holiday? My out-of-town friends often ask me where the nice place to eat in Bandung. Hmm… I’m also an immigrant here. I’m not really a newcomer though, but it always feels like just yesterday I moved to […]