During my elementary years, I moved schools four times across two different islands. Each school held its own unique charm, but all shared a common rule: students in grades 1–4 were not allowed to write with pens, only pencils. …

As a child, I found myself fascinated by things that were beyond my reach, especially certain figures or professions. I used to imagine how fun it would be to be a shopkeeper, unpacking snacks and arranging them in a supermarket display case, or to be a librarian, spending all day…

I. When young, one candle was all I’d need For I was only one, indeed Now cakes with many candles I’d decline Worried ‘bout my sugar intake’s incline I’m an adult now, or so they say Excitement mingles with sadness today For many loved ones have left me this year Intentional or not…

I appreciate that in Goodreads, a high rating doesn’t always mean that the book is good. Personally, I tend to read the low-star reviews before the high-star ones, as I find this more helpful. This approach has worked well for me so far. The text above is about how book…

This morning, I pledged to heed my alarm’s call. The past five days, I was granted respite from work, and today marks the final day. I woke up at 5:00. The air was still frigid, having been drenched by last night’s rain. …

A few months back, I saw that my two friends who were in a relationship had stopped following each other on Instagram, and their pictures together had disappeared. I wondered if they had broken up. Later, one of my female friends confirmed that they had indeed broken up. These two…

Seiring waktu, disiplin sejarah penerjemahan telah berkembang dalam perspektif historis yang lebih luas. Perkembangan ini diupayakan untuk menjamin pluralisme sebagai dasar konstitusi sejarah penerjemahan yang benar-benar komprehensif. …

Sebagai pembaca, saya selalu terpesona dengan kekuatan penulisan sejarah dalam membentuk pemahaman kita tentang masa lalu. Menulis tentang sejarah bukan hanya perkara merekam peristiwa, melainkan tindakan interpretasi yang dapat membentuk persepsi kita tentang apa yang terjadi dan mengapa. Menulis sejarah menjadi alat yang kuat untuk membentuk memori publik dan pemahaman…

It takes a lot of courage to get here. I lost something I loved because I cared for it out of fear — fear that it might disappear suddenly, fear that it might love someone else more, and fear that it might share greater love with others. …