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I love dancing, and I love writing. Mom thought a dance lesson was in order for a tomboyish little girl– never thought that I'd be hooked for life. Read more
Category Archives: Society
From Magical Dates to Mayan Doomsday
Guess everyone survived Wednesday last week, eh? Went to all the wedding parties, visited all the newborn babies, signing all the important papers? Or ran your usual errands, like going to Pilates class and visiting your dermatologist, as I did? … Continue reading
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Meddling Much in Middle Class: The Ivory Towers’ New Pastime
Enjoying your weekend? Either savoring Sunday brunch, sweating at gym, catching the latest flick and frocks or, hopefully, spending time outside malls with your beloveds, I wish you a good time. One does need rest after toiling away at work … Continue reading
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Why Fret About the Mayan Prophecy, When Jakarta Needs Saving Now?
How has 2012 treated you so far? While some of you, probably the Mayan prophecy diehards, are still recovering from a prolonged New Year celebration, some of us have had to return to real life. Real life in Indonesia this … Continue reading
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When Good Intentions Walk an Extra Mile for a Greater Good
Yep, that time of the year again, folks. I mean Ramadhan, not another wave of global credit crunch, although if we look back at 2008, the first crisis also folded out during Ramadhan. I’m neither historian nor futurologist, so that’s … Continue reading
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Mirror, Mirror on the Mall
If you happen to visit the malls and clubs this weekend, look around and pay closer attention. I bet that at least four out of ten women within the vicinity will sport a similar hairstyle (shoulder-length, blow-dried loose curls, or … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty Bee, Society
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As The Honeymoon Goes On: Obamania in Indonesia
Two years ago, the man shook the world. On so many levels, he changed some of the long-held game rules on the last hegemony on Earth, which echo would undoubtedly leave imprint elsewhere. On this particular part of the world, … Continue reading
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When Differences are the Norm
Jakarta, 9 September 2010 Three schoolmates sit down together for a meal. A Jewish American, A Christian Nigeria-born, and a Muslim Indonesian. Centuries of bigotry and bloodsheds are among them, as only the current Middle East can show. They can … Continue reading
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Snob Value: Nobody, Snobody
Jakarta, 20 June 2010 One afternoon I attended an intimate soiree, courtesy of a luxury brand. Now, let’s be clear. I’m not one of those tai-tais who hop from one glitzy function to another in head-to-toe labels sponsored by bottomless … Continue reading
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The Gory Unraveling of Our Own Agora
Jakarta, 7 May 2010 Two weekends ago I watched Agora, featuring great actress Rachel Weisz as the renowned philosopher and astronomer Hypatia from the fourth century, during which lingering paganism, rising Christianity, and struggling Judaism made the tumultuous melting pot … Continue reading
Good Morning, Mr. President
Jakarta, 25 October 2009 No raunchy Marilyn Monroe jokes, guys. I’m writing for our reelected, newly inaugurated President. Yes Bapak SBY, this is for you. Tweet
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