Journeys and Faces: A Tale of Travel and People “This whole process of self-actualization is hard,” I thought. Later, I figured it was a mere ego–self-pride thought of the busier I am, the worthier I’ll be (in fact, no LOL). I had so many things, plans, goals, activities to do. And all of the stressful events and thoughts accumulated and came to its peak on one Friday afternoon in November. It was really overwhelming.. I vented to my mom and she felt bad that I felt that way. At that time, she had some things to work on in Salatiga and I impulsively asked if I could join her. She rejected, and suggested Solo instead. I booked the train ticket and hotel in a rush, indeed an impulsive decision. I even made the itinerary on the train LOL, and nothing planned in particular, really. I also brought some of the material for my undergraduate thesis HAHAHAH had a thought to have work from cafe in Solo… actually I thought, I just wanted a different environment, fresh air was all I n...
I love the way you smile. And I feel so grateful to look into your eyes. I know there might be the second, third, and I don’t know how many more. But I never thought I could fall this hard. You are my home. Even if tomorrow might differ, I will always be glad that I’ve had home in you.
A summer ablaze, perhaps the brightest I have ever known. Its warmth carved itself into the marrow of my days. My fingers wandered through his hair, my palms rested on his shoulders, as if touch could anchor time, as if tomorrow had forgotten us. Yet time is merciless, indifferent to the ache of hearts. It moves, and I must follow, waving farewell, whether I wish it or not. If the world would allow, I would relive it endlessly. But reality strikes sharper than longing. So I whisper into the silence: I love you, though it was only summer’s love. I cherish you still, and hunger for your nearness.
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