as written by Melissa Kartini
If you’re well-acquainted with Malaysian people, you’d know that our unofficial national sport is complaining. We love to complain. Even or especially if it’s about our own country. We complain about the weather, our jobs, school, politics, having to walk under the sun, that random old lady across the street, that one too nosy Grab …
I’m sure that at this point, most of you have noticed that my posting times over recent weeks have… slipped a little. That’s because like many people out there, I’ve been feeling uninspired and honestly, restless and stressed. I’ve been staying indoors since February, and now that I really think about it, a string of …
Photo by melissakartini Famous Tokyo Gardens Photo Essays Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens (Autumn) — After visiting Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens just a few days prior, I was in a pretty sweet Autumn-viewing mood. All I wanted to do was to see more, and I thank God I was able to see more of the beauty that this season …
The thing about being from a country that’s not particularly famous is that when you move overseas, you’ll often find yourself explaining just what a [insert nationality] is. This experience is amplified all the more if the country you’re moving to is quite insular. And doesn’t share the same language as you. Case in point, …
I know, I know, I’ve already blogged about Covid-19, but at this point, I feel compelled to keep going. Not just to provide an inside look on life here in Japan, but as a thing for me to look back on as well–because let’s face it. What’s happening right now is making history, and may …
When I reached the decision to study abroad in Japan, it was not a decision that had been made out of the blue. I like to think of it as something that had been planned out for me. Now, I don’t mean to be dramatic, but when I sit back and reflect on my life, …
It is now cherry blossom season in Japan–and also three weeks into self-isolation since my school issued the order for all students to stay indoors due to the coronavirus. And honestly, I’ve reached the point where I am both resigned and annoyed. Just to make things clear, though, I do not have the virus. Most …