IrenLast Saturday, I came to church for an engagement ceremony.I forced smiles and exchanged niceties, I avoided people as much as I could and told them I was fine when I couldn’t. I’m not, obviously. I…2 min read·Sep 11, 2023----
IrenBali, Juni 2023Life only becomes bearable when I hear waves crashing onto sand, and even that isn’t a choice I have access to on hand. I think I will…1 min read·Jun 25, 2023----
IrenDalam DiamDalam diam sepenuhnya aku merayakan memilikimu (bersemarak dekat dan penuh)2 min read·Dec 25, 2022----
IrenoktoberOktober datang membawa hujan, kesibukan, dan jawaban doa. Semua perasaan kulalui tahun ini, senang dan sedihnya kutelan dan kujadikan…1 min read·Nov 6, 2022----
IrenOctoberAt which point of one’s independence will it be translated as the longing for love?2 min read·Nov 6, 2022----
IrenI was told to write you a letter, but I think I deserve it more.In this lifetime, in the now:1 min read·May 14, 2022----
IrenUntuk diri: 2022Bisikkanlah terima kasih pada diri sendiri / Hebat dia / Terus menjagamu dan sayangimu2 min read·Mar 19, 2022----
Irenjanuariyou speak in knowing rhetorics and hushed whispers, a portrait of quiet confidence that is foreign to my unsure heart. honey, you reek of…1 min read·Jan 14, 2022----
IrenJemuThere are times where I dread Mondays when even waking up feels heavy And Tuesdays let me wonder if this is all that’s left for me2 min read·Feb 22, 2021----
IrenElections and Dad days (2019)Every election day my family goes back to our old neighborhood to vote (my dad never bothered to change the address from any of our IDs)…3 min read·Feb 22, 2021----