The Witty Wordsmith

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 come back here with a happy ending — the kind that ties every loose end neatly, the kind that makes all the waiting feel worth it. But life, in its own…

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 …

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about conflict in relationships—how much is too much, and when does it stop being a sign of passion and start being a red flag? At what point do you stop calling it &…

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…