Slow Afternoon

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There’s one thing I’ve learned along the way, though, is how much it helps to have someone who stands with you. My husband has been that for me. He has been that quiet strength for me. On days when mood swings and anxiety (due to my health) quietly take over the rhythm of life, it takes a special kind of person to meet you with patience and kindness. Someone who listens without rushing to fix things, who laughs in tears with you over back and forth reels that we sent to each other, or who gently pets the cat – even after she has scratched another part of our sofas.

My inner circle friends have been that for me as well. Those whom I can poke at any time just to rearrange my heart, suddenly coffee or hours of gibberish just to clear the fog in our heads.

I’m so thankful to have hubby and close friends by my side, and I sincerely hope you have people like that too.

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Thankful

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Menjelang akhir tahun ini, saya sering bertanya ke diri sendiri: apa yang paling saya syukuri dari tahun ini?
Jawabannya sederhana: support. Dari banyak arah, dalam banyak bentuk.

Di pekerjaan, saya belajar lagi bahwa tim bukan sekadar orang-orang yang bekerja bersama, tapi orang-orang yang memilih untuk saling menopang. Saya bersyukur memiliki tim yang solid. Pernah, suatu kali tim kami ketiban kerjaan tim lain dan itu adalah project Rorojongrang. Terbiasa membuat timeline dan distribusi pekerjaan (tanpa pushing, karena itu bukan gaya saya), saya sampaikan ke tim risiko jika tugas ini tidak selesai dan saya prep tim jika karena ini maka kami semua kena getahnya. Saya kira mereka akan nggrundel (siapa coba yang seneng ketiban kerjaan tim lain?), ngedumel atau mundur, namun jawaban mereka mengagetkan saya.

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Kaset dari Bapak

Lagu “Julia Says” milik grup band Skotlandia Wet Wet Wet mengalun pelan dari stasiun radio 95.1 FM bersamaan ketika saya menekan tombol start di mobil. Lagu lawas dari pertengahan tahun 90an saat saya masih SMP dulu. Saat masih mengenakan seragam putih biru. Lagu bukan sembarang lagu namun lagu yang sarat membawa kenangan akan kasih sayang bapak.

Dulu sepulang kantor bapak sering menyodorkan sebuah kaset berisi kompilasi lagu-lagu terkenal di masa itu. Bapak paham, remaja putrinya mulai suka lagu-lagu barat kekiniaan, bukan lagi lagu anak-anak lagi.

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Masa-Masa Itu

Dalam bayanganku, kalo aku sampai Jakarta lagi kita bisa bertemu lalu saling cerita lagi mengenang masa muda kita dulu. Masa saat masalah terbesar hidup itu cuma tugas kuliah dari Bu Ratna, dosen killer matkul Statistik yang cantik jelita itu. Yang meski parasnya ayu tapi tak pernah segan kasih nilai D bahkan E buat mahasiswanya. Masa saat patah hati itu obatnya naik gunung berhari-hari lalu pulang dengan perasaan lebih ringan. Aku masih ingat sorot mata resahmu di penghujung sore saat memutuskan ikut kami naik ke Gunung Gede. Tanpa sungkan langsung nimbrung (tentu saja tanpa patungan biaya nanjak -adatmu emang gitu- hahaha). Tapi itulah teman ya. Siapa yang lagi ada ya bayarin aja duluan gitu. Nggak itung-itungan. Kan setia kawan!

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There’s Always a Place for Gratitude

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I took a social media pause from Twitter (X) since I dunno when and how long will it be. In 2023 I was’t on Twitter for about 4 months and this 2024 is going about 2 months of absence I think. That platform is just so overwhelming with its constant heating argument from random people, sometimes on heavy topics, oftentimes over silly matters. So, I deleted the apps 😅 but…

The irony is, last week I stumbled into a quote in Instagram which was taken from Twitter (the apps I paused myself from 😂) that serves as a kind reminder. Oh how the irony is. Lol.

Guess, cross posting content has been common nowadays. Thank God, the heating argument isn’t migrating to IG too, just some of the quotes. Anw, don’t forget to be grateful for everything. God’s way is always perfect.

Happy Easter!

Cerita Tentang Tante

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We have that favourite aunt who showers us with lotta love and amuses with her life. I have one from my mother sides, I called her Tante De. She lives out of town but recently we met on one of family occasion. As usual she shares stories about what’s goin on with her lately.

Tante Pur

“Kowe kelingan Mbak Pur ra, Ka? Iku konco SMAku mbiyen iku lho.” Tanya Tante De dengan logat Jawanya yang medok. (terjemahan: Kamu ingat Mbak Pur, gak? Teman SMA-ku dulu)

“Yang tinggi gede itu tah?” (Dulu Tante De waktu SMA tinggal sama kami jadi yeah, saya tau teman-temannya juga)

“Ho-oh. Bar pindah agama.”

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Ten Things Make Me Happy This week

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Go to:

1. My hot water works

2. I get enough sleep the whole week

3. Wake up fresh and energized in the morning

4. Long walk with hub

5. Lazy Sunday morning

6. Lovely books

7. Fresh coffee that smells sooo good

8. Old series available in Netflix: Law & Order (going to 2nd seasons) House (now on 3rd season), Sex & the City (just started), Suits (now on 8th season).

9. Catch up with an old friend

10. Slow breathing

Those put lotta smiles of happiness on my face. ☺️☺️ Geez, sometimes we forget how blessed we are. ‘Coz if that’s not blessed, I dunno what is. Thank you, God. Teach me more to count your blessings daily.

Anw, what made you happy this week? Happy Sunday!

Sangrai Arabica & Blueberry Bolu Meranti. All were gifts. Thank you

I Remember

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I remember the way you glanced at me, yes I remember

I remember when we caught some stars, yes I remember

I remember all the things that we shared, and the promise we made, just you and I

I remember all the laughter we shared, all the wishes we made, upon the roof that night

Do you remember when we were holding hands in the rain in that October?

I remember when we were together for week and any other week without any disturbances even a phone call/text, I remember

I remember coz you gladly and willingly did that, I remember

I remember the way you read your books

Yes I remember the way you tied your shoes

Yes I remember the cheese cake you loved the most

Yes I remember the way you drank your tea

Taken from Mocca’s album with some adjustment to personal memories 😊