Category: Article
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How Our Love Story Unfolded (not) at ITB
In the past two days, we had been celebrating the 100th anniversary of Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), which also marked the 100th year of engineering study in Indonesia. As an alumnus, a daughter of an alumnus, and a wife of an alumnus, I, of course, had been joining this celebration (later I refer to as…
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My Youth Crushes, a Contemplation on “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before”
Who has watched Netflix’s movie adaptation from a best-selling novel with the same title, “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before”? Who did get the euphoria after watching it? Who did go back in time to teenage life and its sweet time of having a crush on boy(s)?
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Transition into Motherhood: In Between Happiness and Baby Blues
My transition into motherhood wasn’t as fabulous as Instagram pictures I saw on my feed. I had too many emotions at the first moment I held my baby. I was overwhelmed. I was happy, yet, at the same time, I was… worried.
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The Day Aisha was Born
Dear Aisha our firstborn, February 8th, 2018 is one of the most memorable days for Mama, Papa, your Grandparents, and those who love you. This date will be celebrated as your birthday later in the future. You will receive congratulatory messages from your friends, a celebratory family dinner, and sometimes a surprise party.
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Being a Pregnant Woman in Portugal: the Administration & Check Up
Maternity Book or Boletim de Saudé da Grávida I came to Portugal when I was in my second trimester of pregnancy. I had had several checkups at the OB/GYN every month when I was in Indonesia, but then I need to continue my checkups here in Portugal. Having said so, different country, different rule, and standard. I was…
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A Pregnant Woman’s Reflection: Adeus, Second Trimester!
Adeus, my I-am-feeling-awesome-everyday second trimester and Olá, my I-am-getting-heavier third trimester!
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I’m 28 and Embracing My (Soon) New Long-Term Career
It was October 25th for the 18th 28th time last week!
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People Say, Life Changes After Marriage?
Some people say life changes after marriage. Does it really change? How far does marriage change the married couple? Well, does marriage change me?
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We Have Moved to a New City!
Bandung was never empty during the weekend, especially that Saturday. Prior to my departure on Sunday afternoon, my husband and I planned to settle some things up. Our plan included getting a haircut (this was very important because haircut was much more expensive compared to one in Indonesia), copying some important documents, and eating…
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When Mrs. OMG! is No Longer a Miss
Six weeks have passed since the incredible April 29th, 2017 — was saved on my calendar as my wedding day. My husband, my family, & I didn’t use any Javanese calculation in deciding the date. We planned it based on several considerations, including how far do we were ready to get married and most importantly,…