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More Than Just Old Songs, They Opened a Door to My Teenage Years
Yesterday, I accidentally stumbled upon a YouTube playlist filled with Indonesian songs from the early 2000s. At first, I thought I'd listen to just one song. An hour later... I was still there. On...
The Beauty of Silent Places
Standing at the entrance of this bamboo bridge, I couldn't see where it truly ended. Trees swallowed the horizon, and every step forward revealed only another few meters of path. It reminded me of ...
Black and White Portrait Photography | Monomad Challenge
Hello, #blackandwhite community! This is my first post here, and I hope to share my black-and-white shots in this community regularly. And this post is also my entry for the #monomad challenge. As ...
Behind the Good Girl
“What happens if you say no?” The young woman didn’t answer immediately. Her short hair was neatly combed, and her attire was simple yet elegant. Her hands clutched a tissue—tightly. It was the sam...
Hunting for Reflections at the Wedding Ceremony | SMARP
I still have a large collection of photos from my brother-in-law's wedding that I’d like to share here. So, don't be surprised if I continue writing about this over the coming days. This time, I wa...
Gayor - Decorative Wedding Archway | Night Photography
This is the wedding entrance decoration for my brother-in-law, known in Balinese as a Gayor. A Gayor is typically installed at the gateway or entrance of a traditional Balinese home during weddings...
How Writing Every Day Changed My Hive Journey | HPUD
Before I knew it, August had passed, and we are now at the start of September. How was your August, friends? I hope it went smoothly and that September will be even better. As usual, on the 1st of ...
My First Week Playing Hive Grove 🌳 My Experience and Review
It has been over a week since I started playing Hive Grove. Among the many games available on the Hive blockchain, Hive Grove was the first one I chose to play. In this post, I’ll share my experien...
Pearls Among the Grass
Last weekend, I spent time in my wife's hometown for my brother-in-law's wedding ceremony. A lush rural atmosphere, far from the hustle and bustle and surrounded by verdant rice fields—that is how ...
PhotoFeed Contest—Portrait Photography Round 183: The Proposal
Traditional Balinese wedding proceedings consist of several stages, one of which is the formal proposal. The event was attended by the couple's parents, as well as customary leaders, village admini...
Tree Shadows in My Garden | SMASh 440
The sun is shining brightly this morning, casting distinct shadows from every object it illuminates. The same goes for the garden in our yard; it is already filled with shadows early in the day. A ...
Reflection in a Jeep's Side Mirror
An army-green Jeep was parked in front of my in-laws' house. I’m not sure exactly what model it was, but it was destined to be used by my brother-in-law for the formal proposal visit. My brother-in...
Ecency's Creator Newsletter – A New Income Opportunity for Authors?
If you are an Ecency user, I’m sure you’ve noticed the email subscription feature on the posts you read. It is a new feature from Ecency that allows someone (a subscriber) to read your posts direct...
They Told Me to Wait 3 Days. Two Weeks Later, Nothing Had Happened
Remember my post about taking out a loan to buy a wedding gift for my wife? I wrote that post after visiting the bank to start the process of retrieving the "gift"—which was being kept in their vau...
How a K-Drama Saved a Family's Finances in Bali
A few days ago, I read a fascinating thread on Threads. A user shared the story of how a Korean drama (K-drama) saved her family's finances. I just tried to find the thread again but couldn't; the ...