Too Much Pressure For Kids?
You’ve heard of the Tiger Mom and the strict parenting approach, right? Well, parenting here in Jakarta to be exact is a little different. I’ve been mulling over this and been keeping …
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On Taking A Break
It’s that time of the year again…where Jakarta’s roads would breathe a little easier as millions of Jakartans went on their yearly exodus to their hometown to celebrate the end …
Social Life Gone Missing
“But you are very sociable!” claimed an acquaintances when I told her I barely go out and socialize these days. Soc…what? Insert raised eyebrows here then add some laughter. Err…just …
5 Things You Shouldn’t Say To A Single Mom
Considering the facts that Indonesian people have a tendency to suddenly become an expert when they’ve heard about marital problems or divorce, here I’m compiling things you shouldn’t say to …
How To Trust Again?
“You know that’s not gonna happen for a really long time…” Sadly, I know my best friend is right! And you know what they say, the truth hurts sometimes. Bless …
One Day She Will
photo credit: gogoloopie It’s another gorgeous day… She would be lying in a hammock sipping frozen margarita that she let sits quietly on a table nearby, while gentle wind caresses …
Single Moms Deserves Equal Opportunity
Ever since I joined a local mailing list for Indonesia Single Parents Community, I’ve learned more about life as single parents in Indonesia and the daily struggles facing us. One …
Claiming Your Own Path In Life
It was around December last year when I ‘stumble’ my way to this lady’s blog – someone was RT-ing her post and that’s how I found her. Christmas gave me …
I Am Lucky
It’s one of those dark days where I initially wanted to complain, to bitch about every single thing in my life, about how royally sucks things have seemed through my …
Flying Solo
No, this has nothing to do with real flying or traveling… On July 1st, 2011, I had the pleasure to be interviewed by Steph from Be Postive Mom and featured …