2025 Taught Me Enough. 2026 Is About Choosing.

This year starts quietly.Not because I don’t have plans, but because I don’t want to rush emotionally. If I’m being honest, 2025 started with me feeling pretty lost. I didn’t really know where things were going, and that made me uncomfortable. I kept moving anyway, mostly by trial and error, figuring things out as I … Continue reading 2025 Taught Me Enough. 2026 Is About Choosing. →

When Effort Becomes a Question

There’s a quiet moment when effort stops feeling natural and starts feeling heavy. Not because you’re counting who does more, but because you realize you’re the one still checking the calendar, sending the message, and making sure something actually happens. At first, you tell yourself it’s normal. People get busy. Life happens. So you adjust, … Continue reading When Effort Becomes a Question →

Embracing The Messy Part of Life: Learning to Be Okay When Things Don’t Go Your Way

I used to think I had it all figured out. I knew where I was headed, what I wanted to achieve, and how I’d get there. But this year? It didn’t go as planned. Not even close. I failed to get into the master's program this year. I got rejected by LPDP -- twice. The … Continue reading Embracing The Messy Part of Life: Learning to Be Okay When Things Don’t Go Your Way →

A self-reflection: When Disappearing Becomes a Way to Survive

Why do I always disappear when things get tough? It’s a question I’ve asked myself countless times. I’m not a fan of being alone, but my first instinct is to pull away whenever everything feels overwhelming. Not because I enjoy it, but because it’s easier than having to explain what’s really going on to others. … Continue reading A self-reflection: When Disappearing Becomes a Way to Survive →