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My digital playground fueled by coffee, curiosity, and creativity. Here to grow as a person and a writer.
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Hive Book Club
2026-05-22 08:22
Beyond the Pages | Meeting Writers, Publishers, and Literacy Advocates at the East Java Literacy Summit
This time though, I am about to share my experience being with others literacy advocates, writers and enthusiasts all around East-Java. It has been quite a few years and I still enjoy reading through
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Brewville
2026-05-22 06:52
I Changed My Mind About Arah Coffee
I used to dislike this coffee shop until it came into my small town. During Covid, this coffee shop is one of those places that only accepts QR and Cashless payment. It is one of its differences and “unique”
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Ladies of Hive
2026-05-20 11:49
To The Woman Who Never Asked Me to Become Someone Else
“ You don’t seem to have direction in life”, that’s what they’re concerned about. Lately, I am hearing that a lot, the more I dive into this society and the way it thinks, the more disconnection I experience.
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Reflections
2026-05-19 17:14
Between Grateful and Being Exhausted
Eating unhealthy, ✅ Sleeping too much or too little, ✅ Scrolling excessively, ✅ No fixed routine, ✅ When I wonder why I have piling up financial reports, KPI backlog and even my semi-abandoned Hive activity,
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Visual Shots
2026-05-19 04:35
Commuting Through the Lens
By now, I’ve sampled a few lines and I could see striking differences between the people who boarded onto the train carriages. For me, it’s always simple. A backpack and a hand carry, nothing more nothing
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Worldmappin
2026-05-17 07:37
Kediri, East Java Old Town Streets and the Ancient Setono Gedong Heritage Site
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On Thursday and Friday, I was attending a Community Literacy Summit in Kediri, East Java. This literacy summit invites library owners, writers, and literacy advocates across the region and first of its
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Lifestyle
2026-05-14 14:24
All the Versions of Me Sat Here
All gas no brakes Recently, my days have been filled with so many obligations and duties that I needed to do. It is not easy to manage life that requires you to be extremely good not only with time but
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Photography Lovers
2026-05-13 06:58
Day One with Fujifilm X-A10
I wanted to have a Fujifilm for so long and on my birthday, I was given an XA10 with its lens kit, 16-50mm. I know it’s a bit dated now to have it and for a hobbyist like myself, it’s a good entry point
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life
2026-05-10 14:14
Happy Birthday To Me
Happy Birthday To Me! As in previous years, I should feel happy knowing my existence is worth celebrating. Instead, today I woke up, far from my family, friends and the people I care about while questioning,
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Lifestyle
2026-05-07 02:48
Solo Diary - There's a Fly in My Coffee
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Almost like clockwork, every single weekend I am bound for Jakarta. These days, my weekends have a pattern; Bus seats, connecting trains and plans that keep shifting outside the window. Almost every single
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Be Entrepreneur
2026-05-05 14:36
I Thought I'd Be Profitable By Now
I used to think joining my family business would mean more freedom and a legacy. Yet slowly, that dream of continuing my family business slowly composting into something far more complicated. I never had
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Lifestyle
2026-05-03 13:33
First Experience Traveling to Jakarta by Bus
Traveling by bus is my least favorite way to move around as I had a little traumatic experience traveling by bus and I would avoid it as much as I could. However, recently, I had my first experience traveling
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NOMAD HIVE
2026-04-30 03:51
The Tax Bracket of Comfort
I used to think Jakarta was different from the rest of the capital around South East Asia but this assumption was built from my narrow experience as a middle class traveling there, brushing up on the city’s
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Foodies Bee Hive
2026-04-29 10:39
When You Crave A Good Burger- Askara Burger
Sometimes, I just crave bread for no reason, including burgers. I don’t know why but if there’s a food that I won’t get bored eating is bread. I can eat them just as is and I'd be happy. “ You’re Indonesian,
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Lifestyle
2026-04-28 06:31
Yogyakarta Diary - Meeting My Students, Mont Blanc, Surveying Land
Having relocated away from Yogyakarta, I’ve managed to keep my connection and network in this city. Both Magelang and Yogyakarta have quietly become my second home these days. Yet this particular visit
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Lifestyle
2026-04-27 04:29
Semarang Diary - Starbucks, Pork Noodle, Old Quarter
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Semarang is the second city in my list to visit during last weekend. This city is known for its historical colonial buildings and European architecture. It is also home to the train museum and many iconic
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Wednesday Walk
2026-04-26 03:02
10,000 Steps During Volcanic Eruption
I never really walk around my mom's neighborhood but somehow, I knew, it would have been amazing to see the scenery. So, since I woke up pretty early that day, I put on my shoes and started to walk around
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Personal Development
2026-04-25 04:32
I went from debt, grief and no safety net ……to this.
From moving back to my parents' home to an accepted abstract for an international conference, a consulting and teaching job and being a student again! Here we are! A few months ago, I started applying
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Lifestyle
2026-04-24 10:19
Jakarta Diary - Novotel, Moutai, & Biz
Recently, I accompanied my mother to Jakarta for some business and networking events. During our stay in Jakarta, we traveled around the area and visited some of our business partners. Eventually, we stayed
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Reflections
2026-04-24 04:03
I Left a Comfortable Life Then I Went Back
“ I am sorry to say, but I treat my kids as an investment” She wasn’t saying it in anger. It was emphasized to me once again and it was just pure fact, something she tried to hide from the rest of her
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