Ramadhan 1445 H – Pulang, Tapi Nggak Sama Lagi

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, aku minta skip aja. Tapi sekarang... lucunya, justru hal-hal kecil itu yang aku rindukan. Maybe it’s nostalgia. Or maybe... it’s a quiet reminder th…

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…

Linger

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…

A Sneak Peak of Love Letter

My Dearest Husband,  This birthday love letter comes late and I apologize for that. I hope it doesn’t lower your excitement to read. I am not really good at articulating my words, thus I took some ti…

TTC Ep. 7: You Gotta Be Stronger!

Anticipated Hopes and Disappointment The last week of last month was the most anticipated week throughout our whole Trying to Conceive Program. It was a week filled with hope and anticipation on our …

Al-I'tiraf (Last Poem of Abu Nuwas)

إِلهِي لَسْتُ لِلْفِرْدَوْسِ أَهْلاً , وَلاَ أَقْوَى عَلىَ النَّارِ الجَحِيْمِ Ilaahii lastu lil firdausi ahlaan, wa laa aqwaa ‘alaa naaril jahiimi Wahai Tuhan ku tak layak ke surgaMu,  Juga tak mamp…