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She walks through life with a heavy heart,

Always feeling like she’s playing a part,

In a never-ending drama of love and pain,

Where every relationship ends the same. She tells herself she’s just unlucky in love,

But deep down she knows it’s something above,

The fear of being honest and true,

The fear of opening up and being vulnerable too. She’s scared of what the truth might reveal,

That maybe love is not what she truly feels,

That she’s been using it as a shield,

To protect herself f

Fearless and Unsilenced: The Inspiring Women Journalists Who Paid the Ultimate Price for Truth

Fearless and Unsilenced: The Inspiring Women Journalists Who Paid the Ultimate Price for Truth

Journalism is often considered one of the most dangerous professions in the world. But for women, the dangers go beyond the usual risks that come with reporting from conflict zones or investigating powerful figures. Many female journalists have faced abuse, harassment, and even death threats simply for doing their jobs. Despite these challenges, some inspiring women have continued to push forward and

Overcoming Negative Self-Image: Understanding the Complexities of Attraction and Cultivating…

Overcoming Negative Self-Image: Understanding the Complexities of Attraction and Cultivating Self-Acceptance

Feeling unattractive despite putting in the effort to look our best can be an emotionally challenging experience. It’s important to understand that our perception of our appearance is often heavily influenced by our emotions and mood. When feeling down or anxious, we may be more likely to focus on our perceived flaws and overlook our positive qualities, leading us to feel unattractive ev

The Dark Side of People-Pleasing in a Toxic Work Environment: Tales of Exploitation

The Dark Side of People-Pleasing in a Toxic Work Environment: Tales of Exploitation

Being a people pleaser in a bad work environment can feel like a never-ending cycle of exploitation and disappointment. When you’re constantly trying to please everyone, you can become the go-to person for colleagues to dump their responsibilities onto, often leading to burnout and feeling undervalued. In this article, we’ll explore the negative impact of being a people pleaser in a bad work environment and disc

Unveiling the Limitations of Chat GPT: The Disadvantages of AI in Writing and the Perpetuation of…

Unveiling the Limitations of Chat GPT: The Disadvantages of AI in Writing and the Perpetuation of Bias

I can attest to its limitations as someone who has used Chat GPT for almost a month. While the technology is undoubtedly impressive, it can only partially replace human writing. The disadvantages of Chat GPT become more apparent the more you use it.

One of the most significant limitations of Chat GPT is its inability to convey emotions effectively. While it can generate words that sound like

How to Deal with a Disengaged Colleague: Finding Pride in Your Work Together

How to Deal with a Disengaged Colleague: Finding Pride in Your Work Together

Working alongside someone who seems to lack any sense of pride or ownership in their work can be incredibly frustrating. No matter how much effort and care you put into your tasks, their lackadaisical approach is dragging down the entire team.

This lack of pride can manifest in many ways, from simply not caring about the quality of their work to outright disinterest in the company’s success. Unfortunately, this is a p

Treated Like Fragile Glass: Navigating Mental Health Stigma as a First Asian Daughter

Treated Like Fragile Glass: Navigating Mental Health Stigma as a First Asian Daughter

As the first Asian daughter in my family, I was always taught to prioritize academic success and hard work. But in 2019, I started experiencing massive anxiety and suicidal thoughts that left me feeling lost and overwhelmed. It was a difficult time, and despite seeking help from psychologists, I felt like none of them could truly understand what I was going through.

As I struggled to manage my emotions, I fou

Government vs LPDP Scholars: A Controversial Discussion on Self-Awareness and Responsibility

Government vs LPDP Scholars: A Controversial Discussion on Self-Awareness and Responsibility

A tweet mentioning the issue of scholarship recipients from the Lembaga Pengelola Dana Pendidikan (LPDP) not returning to Indonesia after completing their studies went viral on social media. According to the tweet, many scholarship recipients prefer to work abroad to avoid taxes and provide free education for their children.

Main Director at LPDP, Andin Hadiyanto, stated that out of the 35,000 alums, o

2022: Got Abandoned, Social Anxiety Disorder, Suicidal Thoughts, and Love Life

I KNEW I was inconsistent in uploading your favorite Monday Blog; I've been busy with my suicidal thoughts and insecurities, also my new job, and that's why I've been ignoring you for a long time (huhuhu)

Last week in 2022, how'd you feel yall? Got abandoned? Anxious? Were you tired of being insecure in every situation? Broke as hell?

SAME YALL. WE ARE ON THE SAME PAGE

Okay, let me summarize the whole year, starting with the Thesis; I'm done with that; as you already know, I already uploaded

Happy Birthday, Babe!

My dearest (does that sound too corny?)

I wanted to write you a love letter, but it's going to sound more like a thank you note. It could be both. Thank you for always being a good listener whenever I return from work. I want to thank you for always calming me even tho I have massive suicidal thoughts every day. I want to thank you for all the hugs and kisses you have offered me to squeeze the sadness out and the pep talks you gave me when I doubted myself. Most of all, thank you for existing.

The Only Thing to Do After Graduating from College

The Only Thing to Do After Graduating from College

Before I divulge this, ensure you already have a LinkedIn account and have filled it in with your complete profile!

Okay, surely you guys are asking questions, what should I do after graduation, I have internship experience, but I don’t believe in myself; I feel like I can’t do anything; I’m afraid, duh..….

I feel the same way too!

I was declared graduated and finished my studies in mid-August. Since that month, I have started applying for j

Why Do I Hate College Life & Many People on Campus?

Why Do I Hate College Life & Many People on Campus?

"I just graduated . . . Now it's time to spill the tea."

Perhaps because I feel so disappointed in humanity! Because I expected education to be valuable. I wished to see people who understood me. I find a bunch of toxic narcissists and a few intelligent people who are two-faced and snobby. It's sad and painful!

I felt like I was wasting my time on what I could have learned better at home using the edX. I feel like my brain power is wasted on

Is Cancel Culture Effective? NAH

Yesterday, May 21, 2021, I was very frustrated when I saw the news on Twitter about a rapist who became a radio host in Indonesia and a new Korean idol member who turned out to be a bully in high school. Why are these problematic people have a good position in society?

Before I start, let’s read from the beginning about what a cancel culture is

Cancel culture — the phenomenon of promoting the “canceling” of people, brands, and even shows and movies due to what some consider to be offensive or

Thirty-Nine & Twenty Five Twenty One Becomes the Best Korean Drama in March 2022

Thirty-Nine & Twenty Five Twenty One Becomes the Best Korean Drama in March 2022

Thirty-Nine is the best JTBC drama that hooks Jeon Mi Do, Son Ye Jin, and Kim Ji Hyun as the main characters. Thirty-Nine tells the story of friendship, love, and life of three friends who will turn 40 years old.

Through this drama, the audience will see and feel the journey of Jeon Mi Do's extraordinary sad emotions as Jung Chan Young, who aspires to be an actress but has to suffer from brain cancer.

Even though

Why Do Indonesian Brands Claim to Show at Paris Fashion Week?

Why Do Indonesian Brands Claim to Show at Paris Fashion Week? Strategy to Fool the People and Get International Glorification?

The local Indonesian fashion brands present their work in Paris and claim to be the Paris Fashion Week 2022. The company and the brand ambassador are also considered to have shared misinformation that could fool the public.

The fashion event, attended by eight local Indonesian products, differed from the actual Paris Fashion Week. It's just that the fashion show was he

Indonesian Designer Allegedly Involved in Human Organ Trafficking Case

The name of an Indonesian designer, Arnold Putra, became trending on Twitter after his name was dragged into the discovery of a package that allegedly contained human organs.

Recently, the Brazilian Federal Police uncovered a human organ trafficking syndicate from a raid on the laboratory of the UEA Campus (Amazonas State University) in Manaus City.

The Brazilian Federal Police told a controversial designer from Indonesia ordered a package containing a hand-cut and three placentas to Singapore

Juvenile Justice: The Story Behind The Perpetrators

Juvenile Justice: The Story Behind The Perpetrators

After All Of Us Are Dead, the next Netflix original Korean drama is Juvenile Justice. This drama highlights the social issues surrounding juvenile crime, which are increasingly widespread, and they can escape all kinds of criminal penalties because they are still minors.

Juvenile Justice is directed by Hong Jong Chan, who previously worked on the Korean drama Dear My Friends in 2016. The script for this drama was written by Kim Min Sook and i

What Happened With Downfall: The Case Against Boeing?

What Happened With Downfall: The Case Against Boeing?

Downfall: The Case Against Boeing is a Netflix documentary released on February 18, 2022. The documentary tells the background of the Boeing 737 Max series crashes belonging to Lion Air in 2018 and Ethiopian Airlines in 2019.

The crash of Lion Air in 2018 killed the entire crew and passengers as many as 189 people. Ethiopian Airlines also claimed 157 died. The two planes both crashed within minutes of takeoff.

The crash caught the attentio

The Best Disney and Pixar Movies are Suitable for Jobseekers

Watching Disney and Pixar movies can be at any time of the day or night. Disney & Pixar movies don’t just make the audience laugh and laugh. These films teach essential life lessons for one’s life and career. As you watch it and reminisce about your childhood, you may realize a big lesson behind each storyline.

Here are five lessons from Disney and Pixar films that will inspire you in your life and career.

Mulan takes the opportunity to pose as a man to become an imperial soldier to replace he

The Original Figures of Kinan and Aris "Layangan Putus" in Real Life — Indonesian Drama

The now-popular story of Layangan Putus tells the story of a wife with four children who choose to divorce after learning about her husband's betrayal who decided to marry a young celebrity. This story is based on a viral story on Facebook written by Mommy ASF in 2019.

Since the story was adapted into a series and premiered on WeTV on November 26, 2021, the true story of Layangan Putus, written by Mommy ASF, has reappeared. The success of the Layangan Putus series has also made netizens wonder
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