Aug 6, 2021An Open Letter to InfluencersI’m not sure how many of you so-called influencers will read this. To be honest, if at least one reads this, I’d be more than pleased. So here it goes: Dear influencers, I don’t get why there are so many of you these days in more arbitrary forms than ever…Influencers3 min read
Jul 7, 2021It’s All About That Time in Someone’s LifeI’m guessing a lot of us has encountered people of older generations saying “back in my days, things were bla bla bla”. Whether it’s in a conversation we have with older family members or on social media posts, it’s probably a thing our generation encounters. Whichever generation you are, this…Nostalgia4 min read
Apr 29, 2021The Chicken Porridge AnalogyI was born in Medan. It’s a loud and vibrant place. It’s a place where everything seems so near where a 30-minute drive can take you to the edge of the city. It’s also a place of all sorts of ethnicities and cultures. Contrary to popular belief, it’s definitely not…Analogy3 min read
Mar 29, 2021My Questions About MenThis will be a list of all the questions I have regarding men. It will be in no particular cohesion between one question to the next, just whatever pops in my head or whatever question people have that they conveyed through this post. I tried to give a number to…Men2 min read
Mar 23, 2021It’s Not All Martial Arts and A Bowl of RiceI do find myself a bit perplexed, really, that when I want to write about the current affairs portion of this page (as so I’ve put in my bio and explained in my first post), it is usually in response to certain events that have struck a nerve inside of…Asian5 min read
Mar 2, 2021Car Configurator: A Way to Kill TimeI’ve said it once, and I’ll repeat it: I love cars. I love it a lot. As I’ve said in the Top Gear article, cars are a big thing for me and driving is one of the pleasures in life I’m thanking God I can enjoy. Another thing I enjoy…Cars4 min read
Feb 9, 2021Diss Tracks’ Fall From GraceI’m sure that whether you’re on TikTok or not, you’ve probably heard of that song: Driver’s License by Olivia Rodrigo. Whether it’s a run-of-the-mill pop love song is a matter of taste. Whether she will be a one-hit-wonder is a matter of time and perceptions. What you can’t really deny…Pop Culture3 min read
Jan 27, 2021Ghost of Gory Gori PastIn a country, there is a city, where there is a museum, and there is a statue on the museum grounds. The statue and museum are dedicated to a man who was born in the city. This man might be a hero to some, yet a villain to others. The…History4 min read
Jan 18, 2021Fantasy Football: Why Do People Enjoy Them?Fantasy sports is one of the ways people go and enjoy the game besides watching the game itself. I, for example, am a Fantasy Premier League (FPL) player. Besides that, I’ve also dabbled in some Fantasy UEFA Champions League, Fantasy Bundesliga, and even Fantasy Formula 1. I’ve been playing FPL…Football3 min read
Jan 7, 2021Top Gear (and Grand Tour) Shaped My LifeI love cars. Ever since I was a kid watching the road through the backseat window and until I got behind the steering wheel myself, I always like watching cars on the road. I now also like driving them, although I mostly drive our family car. I’d like to think…Top Gear5 min read