The Witty Wordsmith

I grew up far from the sea. Bukan cuma secara geografis, tapi juga secara emosional, keluargaku nggak punya tradisi jalan-jalan dengan keluarga, apalagi liburan ke pantai. Satu-satunya kenangan masa kecilku soal laut adalah pergi sekali ke pantai Ancol yang lebih mirip kayak dirty pond , itupun bareng keluarga temanku. Bahkan, saat itu aku belum t…

I grew up far from the sea. Bukan cuma secara geografis, tapi juga secara emosional, keluargaku nggak punya tradisi jalan-jalan dengan keluarga, apalagi liburan ke pantai. Satu-satunya kenangan masa …

This article is part of the series:  Advice from a Sister from Another Mother A collection of honest reflections and practical lessons from a 30-something to her 20-something sisters—about love, se…

It’s been sometime since I wrote my last blog post. A post filled with hope, pain, and the stubborn kind of resilience you hold onto when you're too afraid to let yourself break. I wish I could c…

This article is part of the series:  Advice from a Sister from Another Mother A collection of honest reflections and practical lessons from a 30-something to her 20-something sisters—about love, self…

This article is part of the series: Advice from a Sister from Another Mother A collection of honest reflections and practical lessons from a 30-something to her 20-something sisters—about love, self-…

There’s something magical about Ramadhan. Dulu, aku paling malas kalau bulan puasa datang. Males bangun sahur, males puasa, dan paling sering marah-marah kalau mamaku bangunin subuh-subuh. Kalau bisa…

I stand at the crossroad, where the road bends and the light soften Each path cast in shifting shadows. This forest, familiar yet restless is a place I've wandered for years its roots deep, its b…

This idea of "you can't have it all" has been stuck in my mind for who knows how long. I think it comes from my belief that, in this world, everything balances out. Growing up, I often …