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Industrial, Art & Nature ? These 3 Concepts Blend Perfectly In This Cafe !

Hi all, as usual hope you already had your coffee today ! If previously, I often talk about fascinating cafes in my hometown, Yogyakarta. Now, it's time to give

My awesome Saturday

This Saturday started with a light breakfast with my friend at Mie Ayam Popeye, its chicken noddle with vegetables, it was Yummy and delicious especially when we

Me Time ala Salma …

This weekend was very busy, starting on Friday, after 2 PM, I had appointment with my bestie, Oma Molly. She is a very good mom and Oma. She has two daughters and

Me and My Fams In Front of Plaza Indonesia Photo

This photo took in the past January 2023 when my sister and their little family asked me and my parent to try MRT transportation, one of public transportation in

My first song released on Spotify!

I finally put something out. It has been sitting in various states of incompletion for longer than I want to admit. A folder of stems, a half-finished arrangement,

The Tax Bracket of Comfort

I used to think Jakarta was different from the rest of the capital around South East Asia but this assumption was built from my narrow experience as a middle class

Among Guitars I’ll Probably Never Own - My Actifit Report Card: April 19 2026

Today I dropped by a guitar exhibition, because a friend of mine was running a booth there. He deals in genuinely legendary guitars, the kind that come with eye-watering

A Night of Free Whisky and Wine - My Actifit Report Card: April 13 2026

Last night I had the chance to sample complimentary whisky and wine at a luxury hotel in Central Jakarta. Naturally, I showed up, no hesitation whatsoever. The event

Walking Tour, Batavia - My Actifit Report Card: April 11 2026

I recently participated in a walking tour titled "The Secret Society of Batavia". It's a compelling exploration of Jakarta's historical landscape that

Where the City Shines - My Actifit Report Card: April 4 2026

As noted in my previous post, Jakarta is a city marked by an overabundance of shopping malls. This evening, I visited one of its newer additions: Ashta Mall. Located

Not Quite Jakarta - My Actifit Report Card: April 3 2026

Jakarta is a city afflicted with a surplus of shopping malls, so many, in fact, that the phenomenon has metastasized into the surrounding satellite areas. Some of

[Korruption auf den Philippinen] HOW TO STAND UP TO A DICTATOR - Deutsche Ausgabe #29/128

Nachbarschaftsrivalitäten wuchsen sich zu einem Stadtkrieg aus: In den Straßen Jakartas schlitzten sich Männer mit Macheten gegenseitig auf. Die Szenen sinnloser

Sunset at Blok M - My Actifit Report Card: March 15 2026

I spent some time walking around Blok M. My main goal was to buy new clothes for Eid. Buying baju Lebaran is a long-standing tradition for us. We wear new clothes

A Fun Evening at the One Piece Live Action Season 2 Event - My Actifit Report Card: March 11 2026

I just came back from the One Piece Live Action Season 2 activation event organized by Netflix. As a huge fan of One Piece, I honestly didn’t feel that excited about

Ramadan, Day Four - My Actifit Report Card: February 22 2026

Today marks the fourth day of Ramadan. In Indonesia, where the majority of people are Muslim, the month brings a different rhythm to daily life. The mornings feel

The Fastest-Sinking City in The World Still Has a Soul

They say Jakarta is disappearing, and it’s true. Jakarta is the fastest sinking city in the world. But between the construction dust and the sinking ground, I took

Happy Lunar New Year! - My Actifit Report Card: February 17 2026

Happy Lunar New Year! Gong Xi Fa Cai! Indonesia also celebrates Lunar New Year, known locally as Tahun Baru Imlek, and it is officially recognized as a national

So ready for Lunar New Year - My Actifit Report Card: February 15 2026

It was a quiet Sunday morning in Jakarta. Since it was Car Free Day, the main roads were actually empty. No cars, just the sound of bicycles and people talking.

My Actifit Report Card: February 14 2026

I went to AEON Mall in Tanjung Barat, South Jakarta, Indonesia. It still feels new to me, at least compared to the more established malls in South Jakarta. The mall

If You’re Standing at the Bus Door With 10 Stops to Go, We Need to Talk

I swear I’m surrounded by absolute fucken idiots. And no, I’m not saying I’m better than them, it’s just that lately it’s really getting on my nerves. Let me explain.