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Bikin seloyang wajik durian untuk dibagi-bagikan ke tetangga 🥰 Alhamdulillah kami senantiasa dikelilingi orang-orang baik yang peduli, padahal nggak ada hubungan darah sama sekali. Didekatkan dengan orang-orang baik dan tulus itu juga adalah rezeki (dan itu patut dirayakan).

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I made a whole tray of wajik durian to share with the neighbors 🥰 Blessed to have such good people around, even though we're not even related. Real ones like that are a win worth celebrating.

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Sending your prose to international magazines is actually way more rewarding than sticking with local ones—no shade on any media, though. In Indonesia, there aren't many places that pay writers fairly and keep them updated on their submissions. And oddly enough, they mostly want exclusive pieces that can't be sent anywhere else but to their own media. Writers really need at least a confirmation of their work being received—something most Indonesian literary editors are too lazy to do. When I was an editor, I made sure every writer who sent in their work got that feedback, plus payment—even though we were totally relying on donors back then. If you're fluent in English, I think sending your stuff to foreign media could really pay off; just pick credible magazines that offer decent pay. If you're short on cash, look for ones that don’t charge submission fees. If you get accepted, you’ll also score some wider exposure—your work will reach way more readers.

Be selective when making choices because submitting your work as a beginner writer can sometimes be tough due to submission fees. Most major international literary magazines charge these fees, saying it's for website upkeep or printing costs. It feels like playing the lottery after you've put in real effort, because if you don’t get accepted, sometimes there’s no refund—just a pointless subscription. This just isn’t worth it when you’re starting out. You can either choose to pay the submission fees or opt for free ones—but be sure to look for platforms that will pay you. Seek out places that appreciate the hard work you put into your writing.

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I've been feeling dizzy and nauseous lately because of the loud noises my neighbor makes: the sound of cutting machines, loud voices, and tape music. It's really out of control. The place next to my house isn't even a workshop, it's a rental room. The owner has no initiative to address it, and they wonder why I've become unfriendly toward them.

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Infused water dengan bunga kenanga dan lemon slices; wangi, asam manis, ada pahitnya dikit. Segar. Untuk yang butuh minuman yang menenangkan, rendaman bunga kenanga ini mungkin bisa kamu coba. Enak kok, asal diminum sewajarnya. Aku minum ini seminggu sekali.

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Infused water with ylang-ylang flowers and lemon slices; it has a fragrant aroma, a mix of sweet and sour, with a hint of bitterness. Refreshing. If you're looking for a soothing drink, this ylang-ylang flower infusion might be worth a try. It's delicious, as long as you drink it in moderation. I have it once a week.

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Preparing lunch today made me reflect on the deeper symbolism of lemons—not only as a representation of strength and resilience, but also as a symbol of both death and hope.

Sandy Tolan captures this meaning in his book, The Lemon Tree. No matter how much effort colonizers put into erasing the identity of the occupied, they can never erase the memories etched into their history, much like what Dalia experiences with Bashir, or what the settlers face when they inhabit the houses of the displaced. These colonizers will eventually confront the trauma born from violence, believing it will make them stronger—but in reality, they will crumble from within. There is no righteousness in robbing others of their rights and oppressing the innocent. The only hope in all of this is the awareness to acknowledge mistakes--something feels wrong, and they must realize who the true enemy is.

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Media tanam yang baik harus poros dan gembur, juga terpenuhi unsur haranya. Kalau persediaan kompos kami kurang, kami pakai media tanam yang bisa langsung pakai ini--sudah merupakan campuran arang sekam, tanah, dan kohe (kotoran kambing). Kalau mau buat sendiri juga bisa, dengan perbandingan 1:1:1.

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An ideal planting medium should be porous, loose, and nutrient-rich. When our backyard compost runs low, we use this ready-made mix of rice husk charcoal, soil, and goat manure. You can easily whip up your own with a 1:1:1 ratio.

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I’ve never really been into rings, but one day I saw a friend getting decked out by her parents with all kinds of jewelry—she basically turned into a walking display of rings, necklaces, bracelets, and pins. Real talk, she didn’t even look good in all that bling, even though she rocked different pieces every day. But that made me pause—I’ve never been that girl who’s into accessories. I caved and bought a few rings, bracelet, but ended up ditching them and sticking to my real vibe: watches—I even collect them. Guess femininity isn’t just about shiny stuff, it’s about how you take care of yourself and own what’s yours with confidence. Femininity isn’t tied to looks; it’s really about those inner qualities.

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In Why Nations Fail, Acemoglu and Robinson explain why some countries rise while others get left behind. The gist is simple—it’s all in the institutions. When systems are inclusive (misalnya mendorong hak-hak individu), nations thrive; when they’re extractive (pemusatan kekuasaan di tangan elit, cenderung represif), it’s game over. Backed by history, they show how good governance drives progress, while corruption drags everything down. It’s not random—it’s how the rules are set that decides who wins and who collapses. Corruptors are a plague on the development of any nation. They deserve to b*rn alive in the fifth Bolgia.

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I breezed through this book since it's light and packed with conversations. Perfect bedtime read. The correspondence between the anonymous letter sender and Namiya's shop owner totally reminded me of those letters to Juliet in Verona—I actually sent one once and got a pretty satisfying reply.

📖 : The Miracles of the Namiya General Store by Higashino Keigo.

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Got a ton of books to read this week—things I found out while diving into them are : the singing profession has a long history. Like, opera kicked off in the 16th century when singers weren't even recognized as a legit job--they were doing double duty as gardeners, embroiderers, and whatnot; Female singers had to go through a lot of struggles to earn the freedom to sing like they do today on the opera stage. They battled negative stereotypes for centuries—even though some really did turn to prostitution and used the stage to boost their social status through patrons; and an ancient writer believed that castration could prevent gout so when it comes to singing, people usually do it willingly from a young age. Pretty wild.

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It’s raining tonight and we’re chilling at home, as usual, listening to some 'gitar tunggal' tunes on Spotify – a traditional music style from my hometown. Gitar tunggal means solo guitar. Its sounds similar to the melodies of the sape, but as the name suggests, the instrument being played is an actual acoustic guitar. The lyrics are full of rhyming verses, with lines of flirting, humor, or even sad stories. After that, we started exploring other audios. I found some Salihara audio dramas there. It took me back to when I was a kid, when radio still had their loyal listeners. I loved listening to the Menteng Pangkalan drama, which unfortunately isn’t available in digital form today. Or my sibling and I, right after magrib, would listen to Mak Lampir stories from Mount Merapi. We’d get scared and hide under a cool green blanket – for some reason that blanket always had a comforting chill to it--and we’d fall asleep not long after. Those were some good times.

This is how the gitar tunggal sounds. Honestly I didn’t really like any music videos of these. The local artists—or the video editors, at least the ones responsible for this—always made them look uncreative, not aesthetic, and outdated. But I really love the music itself. It's so calming and magical.

There is also audio drama my mom and I listened to tonight as well.

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This song feels different now and touches a deeper part of my heart because someone lifted me up through its lyrics today. It feels like this song is mine now. I'm so grateful that he's been there as my protector all this time.

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The Merry Cemetery – Săpânța, Romania - Atlas Obscura

Aku tahu ini akan terdengar aneh tapi Edgar Lee Masters akan sangat senang berada di sini.