Now that seven weeks have passed, it’s time to write another story about my UK journey. I promised myself to journal more often. As much as I enjoy it (well, I try to like it anyway), it has been a bit tough. The clock is ticking, and it feels like I just arrived yesterday. I …
Am I lucky? Solving the Mystery of Being Lucky.
“You are a lucky bastard!” exclaimed my friend when I got a job at an international school in Bali. Even more so, when I traveled to Papua and the U.S. for free as all expenses were paid by my American friend. My friend kept wondering why I was so lucky. Honestly, the term ‘a …
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A lesson from a Sick Grandpa
With his uninspired face, my grandpa smiled when I saw him at the hospital today. He looked pale, hopeless, and frustrated. The disease, that no doctor is sure enough what it is, has been bothering him for a while now. I remember when I went to my village in East Bali, it was two months …
Putri Menjangan, a Fulfilling Recreation for You and Nature
What do you say for a peaceful place in Bali that has a beautiful marine life and huge conservation area? If you are a sea person and want to contribute to mangrove and coral reef conservation, then a place in Northwest Bali called Putri Menjangaan is for you. Putri Menjangan is a new tourist attraction …
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How to Deal with Procrastination
I was looking at the screen working on a math problem that I hated. I started to feel uncomfortable. It was as if somebody whispered in my ear “Check your Facebook first, and come back to your task when you feel better.” I start listening to that devil. I opened Facebook, chatted with my friends, …
8 Surprising Discoveries on my First American Trip
I am on six-month study tour of the US. Although I knew what America looked like from movies, news, and friends, the actual experience of being in America has been beyond my expectation. Almost everything that I experience is overwhelmingly new – from staying in heated houses to figuring out city transportation, from drinking …
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