Every few months, our phones gently tap us on the shoulder with a little message:“Software update available.”And what do we do?We plug it in overnight. Like it’s 11:59 PM, and we’re tucking our phones into the charger, like babies going to daycare, full of hope and promise. Excited for some mysterious promise of “improved performance” … Continue reading Stop Ugrading Everything But Yourself!
I just left Desi & Arif's (pseudonym) apartment. It was raining a little, not dramatically, just that soft, cold kind of drizzle that feels like it’s trying to match the mood. And I can't stop replaying it. The plate. It started with a plate. I sat there, third-wheeling a conversation I wasn’t invited into. And … Continue reading The Secrets Behind Lasting Relationships Revealed! (Part 1)
In a Coffee Shop, Somewhere in Jakarta. 14.35 pm Sit next to me, there's a beautiful couple over there. Based on their appearance, they kinda look like me, probably in their 40s. I don't have the intention or whatsoever to eavesdrop, but since I'm in "zen" mode, basically just chilling, my ears are quite sensitive … Continue reading A Sign of a Happy Relationship: Playful Teasing!
What's the sign of a happy, long-lasting relationship? Honestly, I'm not an expert on relationships, so I can't say for sure. I could totally Google it and find some credible sources out there, and write it here, but that might be a bit much, right? Anyway, I've got my take on it, and I've noticed … Continue reading When “Nothing” is Everything
"Life is like a coffee, if you don't take time to enjoy it, all you'll taste is the bitterness." That line speaks to my heart. It's from the movie I watched with the whole family yesterday, titled "Keluarga Super Irit", which translates to "Super Frugal Family" in English. The movie stars are an Indonesian Actor … Continue reading Enjoy Life Like Coffee: Sip it, Even it’s Bitter!
