When Trust is Gained, Loyalty is Returned
“A relationship is only made for two, but some people don’t know how to count.” Unknown Claudio masih menahan pintu dengan kakinya. Kesegaran dedaunan yang helai demi helainya mulai menghijau menyambut musim semi sudah terasa waktu itu. Namun, Pipi Claudio yang...
Let’s Redefine the Meaning of Beautiful
“To all the girls that think you’re fat because you’re not a size zero, you’re the beautiful one, its society who’s ugly.” Marilyn Monroe Matahari telah beranjak dari peraduannya saat saya memandang ke luar jendela. Terdengar sayup-sayup merdunya kicauan burung...
Love is Nothing without Trust
“I don't trust people who don't love themselves and tell me, 'I love you.' There is an African saying which is: Be careful when a naked person offers you a shirt.” Maya Angelou Semilir angin dan cahaya rembulan yang membungkus langit kota Basel menemani...
Mother’s Cooking is Love Made Visible
“The secret ingredient is always love.” Unknown Baltimore adalah kota pelabuhan terbesar kedua di Mid Atlantic dan East Coast. Di kota yang dikenal dengan nick name “The Greatest City in America”, Francis Scott Key menulis “The Star-Spangled Banner” yang...
Never Put the Key to your Happiness in Someone Else’s Pocket
“If you always need someone to be happy and to feel complete, you are only one moment away from breaking down.” Unknown Langit kota Nadi tersapu dengan warna orange bercampur dengan gradasi warna biru segar. Terlihat dengan jelas kemilau warna biru yang sangat...
Humble Yourself or Life Will Do it for You
“Climb the mountain so you can see the world, not so the world can see you.” Unknown Hari yang saya nanti akhirnya tiba, Chris datang ke Indonesia untuk pertama kalinya mengunjungi saya dan juga sekalian berlibur melihat kampung halamannya. Chris mempunyai...
I Travel therefore I Embrace Diversity
“Travel early and travel often. Live abroad, if you can. Understand cultures other than your own. As your understanding of other cultures increases, your understanding of yourself and your own culture will increase exponentially.” Tom Freston Maryland, bagi saya...
Falling in love is Easy, Stay in Love is Rare
“Falling in love and having a relationship are two different things.” Mas Nunu a.k.a. Keanu Reeves Rembulan membingkai cakrawala kota Leeds malam itu dalam perjalanan pulang dari airport Leeds Bradford. Setelah menurunkan para international student ke...
Never Settle for Less than You Deserve
“Don’t let someone who doesn’t know your value tell you how much you’re worth.” Unknown Sesampainya kami di Leeds Bradford Airport, saya segera turun lebih dahulu sedangkan Brian mencari tempat parkir. Cuaca dari sejuk perlahan berubah menjadi semakin dingin...
Tahajud is a Beautiful Struggle, Do Not Give Up
“Many people talk about Allah but very few people talk to Allah. Bring tahajud and Dua into your life and talk to Allah.” “Banyak orang yang membicarakan tentang Allah, tapi sedikit sekali yang mau berbicara kepada Allah. Bawa serta tahajud dan doa ke dalam...
