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Showing posts with label Thoughts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Thoughts. Show all posts
Quote of The Day
"You can hate someone so so bad, you can loathe, you can even swear to never speak again. But at the end of the day, listen to what that person has to say. What will be said might not be right nor acceptable, but a reason is always understandable."
Mike Likes & Strikes To Hike
Climbing a mountain was never easy, so don't whine when we decide to go climb and find the journey to be difficult. We should have known the consequence from the very beginning, don't you think? :)
Wednesday
Despite my backache, it has been a heavy, sad week. I am forever grateful and content of my life, but I cannot help to not feel sad of what's been going on around as well. I guess having been at home for days has forced me to watch TV and see myself what's happening in Indonesia, unlike other days where I just read news from Twitter and say "woah" or "sigh". What's your problem, Indonesia? Why the immorality? The closed-mind? The injustice? The easily-manipulated law? It's ironic how the Indonesian youth dream of a bright future, and we spend our days to learn, create and innovate for the betterment of this country. But on the other hand, it's not getting any better.
Then seeing my parents getting older somehow aches. I love them so much, and it hurts like anything to hear any medical diagnoses that means not okay, even when it's minor, even when it's curable. I am never ready to see my parents sad or get hurt. What keeps me going is my faith and my parents. Because of my parents, I am alive.
I am sorry, peeps. I've been crying a lot to Allah these days. I am scared. Group hug, please? :')
Thank you...:')
Dorothy Shop dress, Only I tulle skirt, Khaloong necklace & rings, unbranded hat, Rayban sunglasses, Up wedges
Then seeing my parents getting older somehow aches. I love them so much, and it hurts like anything to hear any medical diagnoses that means not okay, even when it's minor, even when it's curable. I am never ready to see my parents sad or get hurt. What keeps me going is my faith and my parents. Because of my parents, I am alive.
I am sorry, peeps. I've been crying a lot to Allah these days. I am scared. Group hug, please? :')
Thank you...:')
Dorothy Shop dress, Only I tulle skirt, Khaloong necklace & rings, unbranded hat, Rayban sunglasses, Up wedges
Quote of The Day
"Don't sweat the small things. But hey, some small things actually count."
- Diana Rikasari-
Access Granted.
Blog is a space where we can just share with the world. No matter how substantial or nonsensical what we're sharing might seem, it's a relief for bloggers to be able to express whatever we have in our minds to others, even more when our blogs can facilitate a forum of inspiration and or discussion.
I appreciate all the pros and cons that happen in life. In any aspect, there will always be a wide, various range of opinions which can be complementary or opposing towards each other. I have to be honest though, that sometimes it saddens me when I read negative views about bloggers. I even feel that the negativity is even larger when it comes to bloggers who tend to blog about fashion.
Therefore, through this post, I would like to express my thoughts about these views. And before I do so, I would like to make it as clear as possible, that this post does mean to be offensive nor defensive. It's just merely an opinion....:)
1. Fashion bloggers have nothing else to do besides dressing up and taking pictures of their outfits.
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With all due respect, fashion bloggers DO have other things to do. If you were kind enough to spend more time getting to know more about us bloggers, you would actually be amazed by our backgrounds. Some bloggers do work in the fashion industry, some others work as accountants, media planners, journalists, graphic designers. I myself used to work as a quantitative researcher who then hopped on becoming an assistant brand manager. Only recently did I decide to resign and pursue my dreams as an entrepreneur. So yeah, we do have a life, and we do have other things to think about or do. We just happen to enjoy slipping some hours within a day to take a break from our daily activity, take pictures of what we're wearing that day, blog about it, then resume. That's all...:)
2. Fashion bloggers know nothing about fashion, they embarrass the fashion world.
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Now my question would be, "who ever claimed that we know so much about fashion?". I can't recall any blogger I know who loudly stated "I know so much about fashion, hence you all should dress like me". We never asked anyone to follow the way we dress, because yes, some of us do dress weirdly, but we're happy that way. Everyone has their own style...it's that simple. Our blog is simply a gallery of ourselves, us who have the guts to take pictures of our outfits and post them up on the internet. The way we dress was never intended to offend anyone who sees it, but if it does, then I apologize on behalf all of us bloggers. We might not know much about fashion, but we can't deny that we love it. Would you actually make fun of someone who loves photography and has a photoblog up on the internet even though his photos are not that good, and consider him as an embarrassment to the photography world? I think even the most professional photographers would actually appreciate him for even loving photography, some would even guide him to slowly learn and become a better photographer...:)
3. Fashion bloggers are overrated, they don't deserve the exposure they're getting.
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Sometimes I actually do agree with this. As a blogger myself, I am often confused why blogs and bloggers are becoming so much news material. But whatever the reason is, do we actually have to bother so much? Besides, everything comes and go anyway. Like Friendster, who got outdone by Myspace, then Facebook, then Twitter, bloggers will be replaced one day. So I guess we bloggers are just grateful for the moment we're getting, even more grateful because we never asked for it. But come to think of it, I think bloggers do deserve some credits, because to some extent, we have been contributing. You see...for every clothes we wear and mention on our blog, we're actually giving free advertisements. We bloggers provide an alternative to entrepreneurs, brands and companies who are seeking other ways to promote. And not all of us charge for it! I have been more than happy to receive items from random local and international brands and promote them on my blog for free if I know they have the potential. Magazines charge high rates for doing such promotions, and even when they don't charge, it's not easy to gain the access. Given this, is it that wrong if bloggers get at least some credits for it? :)
So I guess that's all I have to say...and everyone has the right to agree or disagree. For those of you who hate me or us bloggers so much, I really don't know what to do to make you not hate us. And you do have the right to hate, but we also have the right to not bother your hatred and just continue what we've been doing..:)
Thank you for reading, everyone! And I apologize if I said anything wrong..:)
Much love,
Diana.
PS: HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR! Gong Xi Fa Cai! :)
I appreciate all the pros and cons that happen in life. In any aspect, there will always be a wide, various range of opinions which can be complementary or opposing towards each other. I have to be honest though, that sometimes it saddens me when I read negative views about bloggers. I even feel that the negativity is even larger when it comes to bloggers who tend to blog about fashion.
Therefore, through this post, I would like to express my thoughts about these views. And before I do so, I would like to make it as clear as possible, that this post does mean to be offensive nor defensive. It's just merely an opinion....:)
1. Fashion bloggers have nothing else to do besides dressing up and taking pictures of their outfits.
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With all due respect, fashion bloggers DO have other things to do. If you were kind enough to spend more time getting to know more about us bloggers, you would actually be amazed by our backgrounds. Some bloggers do work in the fashion industry, some others work as accountants, media planners, journalists, graphic designers. I myself used to work as a quantitative researcher who then hopped on becoming an assistant brand manager. Only recently did I decide to resign and pursue my dreams as an entrepreneur. So yeah, we do have a life, and we do have other things to think about or do. We just happen to enjoy slipping some hours within a day to take a break from our daily activity, take pictures of what we're wearing that day, blog about it, then resume. That's all...:)
2. Fashion bloggers know nothing about fashion, they embarrass the fashion world.
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Now my question would be, "who ever claimed that we know so much about fashion?". I can't recall any blogger I know who loudly stated "I know so much about fashion, hence you all should dress like me". We never asked anyone to follow the way we dress, because yes, some of us do dress weirdly, but we're happy that way. Everyone has their own style...it's that simple. Our blog is simply a gallery of ourselves, us who have the guts to take pictures of our outfits and post them up on the internet. The way we dress was never intended to offend anyone who sees it, but if it does, then I apologize on behalf all of us bloggers. We might not know much about fashion, but we can't deny that we love it. Would you actually make fun of someone who loves photography and has a photoblog up on the internet even though his photos are not that good, and consider him as an embarrassment to the photography world? I think even the most professional photographers would actually appreciate him for even loving photography, some would even guide him to slowly learn and become a better photographer...:)
3. Fashion bloggers are overrated, they don't deserve the exposure they're getting.
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Sometimes I actually do agree with this. As a blogger myself, I am often confused why blogs and bloggers are becoming so much news material. But whatever the reason is, do we actually have to bother so much? Besides, everything comes and go anyway. Like Friendster, who got outdone by Myspace, then Facebook, then Twitter, bloggers will be replaced one day. So I guess we bloggers are just grateful for the moment we're getting, even more grateful because we never asked for it. But come to think of it, I think bloggers do deserve some credits, because to some extent, we have been contributing. You see...for every clothes we wear and mention on our blog, we're actually giving free advertisements. We bloggers provide an alternative to entrepreneurs, brands and companies who are seeking other ways to promote. And not all of us charge for it! I have been more than happy to receive items from random local and international brands and promote them on my blog for free if I know they have the potential. Magazines charge high rates for doing such promotions, and even when they don't charge, it's not easy to gain the access. Given this, is it that wrong if bloggers get at least some credits for it? :)
So I guess that's all I have to say...and everyone has the right to agree or disagree. For those of you who hate me or us bloggers so much, I really don't know what to do to make you not hate us. And you do have the right to hate, but we also have the right to not bother your hatred and just continue what we've been doing..:)
Thank you for reading, everyone! And I apologize if I said anything wrong..:)
Much love,
Diana.
PS: HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR! Gong Xi Fa Cai! :)
Breathe.
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"Diana....what do you mean by 'let go'?"I believe I'm pretty much a 'let go' person. I let go of anything that hurts me, anyone who saddens me, any excess that troubles me. I live my life without carrying an extra baggage, and walk on with just what I essentially need.
I think this trait can be clearly seen in how my wardrobe never grows bigger, and my closet has remained the same size since years ago. I educate myself to let go of the old clothes I have, pass it on to someone who might need it more, and replace them with new ones. I only keep very few clothes which I really really really love. Otherwise, they are handed down, or go into garage-sales.
Same goes to furniture, shoes, artworks, cards. And people. As much as I love meeting new people and making friends with them, I filter out those who I know do not benefit my life in any way. This does not mean I am picky. I am selective. Being picky sounds more negative, somehow implying that we choose only to make friends with people that share the same social status, education level, religion, or race. And I don't. I do, however, select people who I know do not carry a bad influence, and bring positive energy for me in any possible way.
In life, there will always be things, or people, that make us cry, that betray us, that steal from us, that make us wanna kill ourselves at a certain point of time. But let go. Let go of the anger, the grudge, and any intention for revenge. Let go and see the bigger picture. An unhappy moment in life, is just another moment among other moments to come. Let go and move on.
And let go of the people who hurt you. They are toxic. It's nice to be nice, but it's wiser to be wise. I believe God taught us to be nice to people, but God never told us to please everyone we know. We have the right to do the right thing. And as the owner of our own life, we know what's right for us.
And clothes. They're just clothes. Pass them down. Buy new ones. They just wrap the outside. They do not feed our soul.
Quote of The Day
"Doing the right thing is always more difficult than doing the wrong thing. That's why good people are great, because they overcome that difficulty."
- Diana Rikasari -
Confessions Of A Blogger
If I were to choose today's "Question of The Day", I guess it would be this one which was raised by a very friendly lady I met today;
I answered with a smile, and a low voice of "yes"...:)
The interesting part about blogging, for me, is that it started off with the thought of diary-ing. Ever since I was a kid, I used to buy Hello Kitty diaries and write down about my day in it; what I did, where I went, what I ate. It's just a part of me that enjoys keeping daily stories as memories. And so the diary itself went virtual at one point of time, that my diary is now no longer called a "diary", but a "blog". So my blog is my virtual diary.
I just wrote, took pictures, reviewed products, shared my favorite songs, and I was so much enjoying it that I never put any thinking of what I was doing and where it was taking me to. It was simply a medium of expression, and it still is. But then I am just very lucky, that people, including you, have the kindness to drop by and actually read whatever I have put up on my blog. And so I am grateful...:)
As much as I would never want to claim my blog 'famous', I do realize that there are quite a lot of people who read my blog, and therefore the diary is shared. And I guess this is where the pressure comes. The pressure arrives when high expectations are set, and every word I write is analyzed. I have to think twice, even thrice, before writing a post, because I am scared of what kind of responses it might invite. Some readers would be extremely nice providing me supportive & heartwarming comments, whilst ones who don't fancy me would take my words or photos as a presentation of a snob, a weirdo, an attention seeker, a fashion failure. I am aware that this is the risk of making your diary public, hence also a responsibility for me to ensure I do not blog about anything that might have a bad influence towards others. But then it requires a very big heart to accept all the consequences and move forward by remaining true to yourself, and that big heart can sometimes shrink though eventually enlarges back. I am who I am, and I can never accommodate everyone's liking. There will always be a group of people who does not like me with or without any reason, and there will always be another who expects me to be what they expect. In between, there are people who just kindly accepts me for who I am. I have my utmost respect to all of you, whichever group you fall into. And I am so grateful to have you all around me, as it teaches me a lot to become a strong person...:)
I'm just a Diana, who loves shoes, clothes, doing business, writing, trying new things. If I become known because of it and because of this blog, I really don't know what happened, but I will always remain the person I have always been. This post is one of my ways to let go of that pressure I might have been feeling once in a while, as I am writing this out of genuine feelings. I've made a promise to myself that this blog will always remain a diary, that will not be fabricated or commercialized..:)
Here's to you and me and everyone around us! We might love or hate each other, but even haters have room for love. Cheers! :)
PS:
My "Earthy Love" photos for Bloop Endorse is in Go Girl! January issue...yay!! :)
"Do you ever feel pressurized ever since your blog got famous?"
I answered with a smile, and a low voice of "yes"...:)
The interesting part about blogging, for me, is that it started off with the thought of diary-ing. Ever since I was a kid, I used to buy Hello Kitty diaries and write down about my day in it; what I did, where I went, what I ate. It's just a part of me that enjoys keeping daily stories as memories. And so the diary itself went virtual at one point of time, that my diary is now no longer called a "diary", but a "blog". So my blog is my virtual diary.
I just wrote, took pictures, reviewed products, shared my favorite songs, and I was so much enjoying it that I never put any thinking of what I was doing and where it was taking me to. It was simply a medium of expression, and it still is. But then I am just very lucky, that people, including you, have the kindness to drop by and actually read whatever I have put up on my blog. And so I am grateful...:)
As much as I would never want to claim my blog 'famous', I do realize that there are quite a lot of people who read my blog, and therefore the diary is shared. And I guess this is where the pressure comes. The pressure arrives when high expectations are set, and every word I write is analyzed. I have to think twice, even thrice, before writing a post, because I am scared of what kind of responses it might invite. Some readers would be extremely nice providing me supportive & heartwarming comments, whilst ones who don't fancy me would take my words or photos as a presentation of a snob, a weirdo, an attention seeker, a fashion failure. I am aware that this is the risk of making your diary public, hence also a responsibility for me to ensure I do not blog about anything that might have a bad influence towards others. But then it requires a very big heart to accept all the consequences and move forward by remaining true to yourself, and that big heart can sometimes shrink though eventually enlarges back. I am who I am, and I can never accommodate everyone's liking. There will always be a group of people who does not like me with or without any reason, and there will always be another who expects me to be what they expect. In between, there are people who just kindly accepts me for who I am. I have my utmost respect to all of you, whichever group you fall into. And I am so grateful to have you all around me, as it teaches me a lot to become a strong person...:)
I'm just a Diana, who loves shoes, clothes, doing business, writing, trying new things. If I become known because of it and because of this blog, I really don't know what happened, but I will always remain the person I have always been. This post is one of my ways to let go of that pressure I might have been feeling once in a while, as I am writing this out of genuine feelings. I've made a promise to myself that this blog will always remain a diary, that will not be fabricated or commercialized..:)
Here's to you and me and everyone around us! We might love or hate each other, but even haters have room for love. Cheers! :)
PS:
My "Earthy Love" photos for Bloop Endorse is in Go Girl! January issue...yay!! :)
Chocolate Sunday
Life can be very hard at times, but never for once say life sucks. God made us exist in this world for a reason, and for a mission. Just try to look at the bigger picture..:)
I Say Hello
It's almost 2011, peeps..how do you feel? :)
I'd like to welcome the new year with a new spirit yet the same person inside...let us all make progress, help more people, gain more achievements, maintain a good health, embrace changes, while keeping our values & beliefs strong.
Let us be comfortable with who we are, what we have, and we what we are capable of. Let us reject any negative influences, and remain positive and humble every time.
Let us never feel inferior nor superior, just content, tolerant and grateful.
Let us always be true to ourselves.
Happy welcoming 2011, everyone. Keep 100% original..:)
I'd like to welcome the new year with a new spirit yet the same person inside...let us all make progress, help more people, gain more achievements, maintain a good health, embrace changes, while keeping our values & beliefs strong.
Let us be comfortable with who we are, what we have, and we what we are capable of. Let us reject any negative influences, and remain positive and humble every time.
Let us never feel inferior nor superior, just content, tolerant and grateful.
Let us always be true to ourselves.
Happy welcoming 2011, everyone. Keep 100% original..:)
Happy Birthday, Diana.
I'm 26 years old! Woah. Usually I have a lot to say during my birthday, but this time I am rather short of words. All I can say is that I am very, very thankful to Allah for blessing me with so much happiness, and by happiness, that includes sadness as well. Being sad is an element of happiness, you know? :)
Dear Allah,
Thank you for allowing me to have a wonderful relationship with and support from my parents. Thank you for keeping me strong during my long-distance relationship with S, and bringing him close to me this year. I guess we should tie the knot soon, don't You think? (code for S). Thank you for all the friends you bring into my life, I am glad that my number of friends always keep increasing. Thank you for giving me the strength and patience in responding to all the challenges I had to face. Thank you for all the opportunities given, because of You I finally had the courage to do what I have been wanting to do. Thank you for keeping everyone I love healthy, including myself as well. And thank you for Up. This is a start to a new life at a new age. I love You.
Dear readers,
Thank you for having been with me, virtually and in real life, since the very first time I blogged. It's been 3,5 years already! I actually feel that I have grown with you guys. Your comments, your emails, your never-ending support, are what have driven me to become the person I am today. It's funny how life gets around, but I am glad you were all there with me. I hope I have been a good person for you all, and I also hope I have contributed a part in your life. Together we are strong...:)
So I guess that's it. No matter the number, I am forever young. Happy birthday, me! :)
Xoxo,
Diana
Dear Allah,
Thank you for allowing me to have a wonderful relationship with and support from my parents. Thank you for keeping me strong during my long-distance relationship with S, and bringing him close to me this year. I guess we should tie the knot soon, don't You think? (code for S). Thank you for all the friends you bring into my life, I am glad that my number of friends always keep increasing. Thank you for giving me the strength and patience in responding to all the challenges I had to face. Thank you for all the opportunities given, because of You I finally had the courage to do what I have been wanting to do. Thank you for keeping everyone I love healthy, including myself as well. And thank you for Up. This is a start to a new life at a new age. I love You.
Dear readers,
Thank you for having been with me, virtually and in real life, since the very first time I blogged. It's been 3,5 years already! I actually feel that I have grown with you guys. Your comments, your emails, your never-ending support, are what have driven me to become the person I am today. It's funny how life gets around, but I am glad you were all there with me. I hope I have been a good person for you all, and I also hope I have contributed a part in your life. Together we are strong...:)
So I guess that's it. No matter the number, I am forever young. Happy birthday, me! :)
Xoxo,
Diana
I Love Tory, and I Loved You.
I aaaaalways appreciate local brands. To me, they are an inspiration. Whether their business scale is small, medium, or large, they all contribute to our country's economy and pride...:)
Anyway..a few days ago, I took a stroll to my favorite mall, Grand Indonesia, and took time to visit an Indonesian-brand shoe shop...I always wonder how they managed to bring their brand to be present in such a grand & prestigious mall (capital-wise)...so I look up to them very much. And I can see that their quality is maintained at a fine level, that even my mom likes it hahah...as a shoe lover and entrepreneur, I actually think they're good! :)
But in all that awe, I ended up being disappointed. It was a huuuuuuge turn off when a few days ago I saw them selling flat shoes (which were lovely, really), embellished with a Tory Burch golden-plate logo on top of it...like literally Tory Burch. Whyyyyyyy? In terms of brand equity, I can see that they're getting there, able to become a global player. Having that good of reputation, there's clearly no need to use any elements of other brands moreover the logo, especially ones which are worldwide-famous hence made their shoes easily spotted to appear (no longer) original, and definitely 'cheap'.
I liked their brand because they were themselves, not because they're Tory Burch. As a local player, we should educate our consumers to be able to accept, appreciate and love local brands just as much as they do towards international brands. That's what it's all about, innit? :)
Be 100% original, peeps...:)
Anyway..a few days ago, I took a stroll to my favorite mall, Grand Indonesia, and took time to visit an Indonesian-brand shoe shop...I always wonder how they managed to bring their brand to be present in such a grand & prestigious mall (capital-wise)...so I look up to them very much. And I can see that their quality is maintained at a fine level, that even my mom likes it hahah...as a shoe lover and entrepreneur, I actually think they're good! :)
But in all that awe, I ended up being disappointed. It was a huuuuuuge turn off when a few days ago I saw them selling flat shoes (which were lovely, really), embellished with a Tory Burch golden-plate logo on top of it...like literally Tory Burch. Whyyyyyyy? In terms of brand equity, I can see that they're getting there, able to become a global player. Having that good of reputation, there's clearly no need to use any elements of other brands moreover the logo, especially ones which are worldwide-famous hence made their shoes easily spotted to appear (no longer) original, and definitely 'cheap'.
I liked their brand because they were themselves, not because they're Tory Burch. As a local player, we should educate our consumers to be able to accept, appreciate and love local brands just as much as they do towards international brands. That's what it's all about, innit? :)
Be 100% original, peeps...:)
Quote of The Day
"Everyone has the opportunity to make a better life, but not everyone knows how to. For those who happen to know, help those who don't."
- Diana Rikasari -
Quote of the Day
"Love exists not to take over your life & make you dependent on it. It exists to free you & make you feel better about life."
- Diana Rikasari -
We Are Who We Are
Someone from Malaysia sent me an email, asking about my decision to resign from the company I was working for in order to pursue another opportunity that had no strong promise of its future potential, and had no guarantee on what it can bring to my life. She asked me how it felt, during those very defining moments...:)
It was hard! It was hard to even just make up my own mind. I would wake up in the morning so convinced that I had to resign, but then during the day, I would actually enjoy my work and cherish the wonderful colleagues I had, then develop a second thought that I should not resign, and just manage everything as best as possible. I felt good by the compliments I received from my bosses...I enjoyed the stable income, the clear career path, the delicious treats from agencies. I enjoyed what I was given. But then at night, I would wonder what most matters in life, and what would make not only myself happy, but my soul as well. I thought about it for a very long time. And I finally knew, that I want to enjoy the feeling of creating something, from my very own hands.
For whatever that is I wanted to do, I needed time, and I needed to focus. Working 9 to 5 surely didn't allow me to have enough time, moreover the energy I needed. And I guess that was it. That was the simplest, strongest reason why I quit my job...to have enough energy and time. I want to be able to enjoy both worlds, but do I need to? And even if I succeed in convincing myself that I need to, am I actually able to? It became about measuring my own capabilities in the most genuine & realistic manner. So I resigned.
I was scared, not of failing, but of regretting. But in life, I guess we should never have regrets, for having so doesn't do us any favor but sadness. And for whatever happens next, we can always have a another plan, right?
The more I grow older, the more I learn to be true to myself. It sounds cheesy, I know. But it matters, really. I could have lied, and told myself that I can maintain my career and do what I wanted to do both at the same time. I could've been a super someone. But I'm not. For nobody is. And I guess I could have just gone with my career, to play safe. But dreams are there to pursue, and it's pretty that way.
If there's a will, there's a way. And if it's positive, the universe is with us...:)
Be true to yourself, guys...100% original...:)
It was hard! It was hard to even just make up my own mind. I would wake up in the morning so convinced that I had to resign, but then during the day, I would actually enjoy my work and cherish the wonderful colleagues I had, then develop a second thought that I should not resign, and just manage everything as best as possible. I felt good by the compliments I received from my bosses...I enjoyed the stable income, the clear career path, the delicious treats from agencies. I enjoyed what I was given. But then at night, I would wonder what most matters in life, and what would make not only myself happy, but my soul as well. I thought about it for a very long time. And I finally knew, that I want to enjoy the feeling of creating something, from my very own hands.
For whatever that is I wanted to do, I needed time, and I needed to focus. Working 9 to 5 surely didn't allow me to have enough time, moreover the energy I needed. And I guess that was it. That was the simplest, strongest reason why I quit my job...to have enough energy and time. I want to be able to enjoy both worlds, but do I need to? And even if I succeed in convincing myself that I need to, am I actually able to? It became about measuring my own capabilities in the most genuine & realistic manner. So I resigned.
I was scared, not of failing, but of regretting. But in life, I guess we should never have regrets, for having so doesn't do us any favor but sadness. And for whatever happens next, we can always have a another plan, right?
The more I grow older, the more I learn to be true to myself. It sounds cheesy, I know. But it matters, really. I could have lied, and told myself that I can maintain my career and do what I wanted to do both at the same time. I could've been a super someone. But I'm not. For nobody is. And I guess I could have just gone with my career, to play safe. But dreams are there to pursue, and it's pretty that way.
If there's a will, there's a way. And if it's positive, the universe is with us...:)
Be true to yourself, guys...100% original...:)
The Label
They say, your friends define you.
I personally believe in the above saying. One’s personality can easily be determined by their circle of friends. That's because we usually hang out with people who share similar interests or views regarding life and its bits. However, there seem to be cases where we tend to try look better. And by better, it could be prettier, cooler, smarter, or even wealthier. And so we fabricate our friends, and we violate the meaning of friendship itself. Instead of being friends we are comfortable with, we adjust ourselves to be comfortable in the group we want to fit in.
They say, your clothes define you.
Same goes to clothes. Everyone is unique, and everyone’s dressing is unique. However, there are again cases where we tend to try look better, but unfortunately end up looking just like everybody else. This might happen because we all look up to the same magazine or fashion icons. And there’s clearly nothing wrong with that. What can be wrong...is when we no longer know our personal style, moreover who we really are. We just dress according to what seems acceptable by the society we want to fit in, and so our dressing becomes our mask. We hide behind our clothes, and we put forward a different us.
It’s always good to explore and be able to adapt to every kind of people and situation. Making a lot of friends is essential in life, and looking stylish is very, very exciting. Just remember that at the end of the day, we must feel comfortable with ourselves. Never force ourselves to be who we aren't, or do what we don't. By being the best of ourselves, it actually allows us to shine even brighter. And when we shine, we create our own market...:)
Be true to yourself, be 100% original.
I personally believe in the above saying. One’s personality can easily be determined by their circle of friends. That's because we usually hang out with people who share similar interests or views regarding life and its bits. However, there seem to be cases where we tend to try look better. And by better, it could be prettier, cooler, smarter, or even wealthier. And so we fabricate our friends, and we violate the meaning of friendship itself. Instead of being friends we are comfortable with, we adjust ourselves to be comfortable in the group we want to fit in.
They say, your clothes define you.
Same goes to clothes. Everyone is unique, and everyone’s dressing is unique. However, there are again cases where we tend to try look better, but unfortunately end up looking just like everybody else. This might happen because we all look up to the same magazine or fashion icons. And there’s clearly nothing wrong with that. What can be wrong...is when we no longer know our personal style, moreover who we really are. We just dress according to what seems acceptable by the society we want to fit in, and so our dressing becomes our mask. We hide behind our clothes, and we put forward a different us.
It’s always good to explore and be able to adapt to every kind of people and situation. Making a lot of friends is essential in life, and looking stylish is very, very exciting. Just remember that at the end of the day, we must feel comfortable with ourselves. Never force ourselves to be who we aren't, or do what we don't. By being the best of ourselves, it actually allows us to shine even brighter. And when we shine, we create our own market...:)
Be true to yourself, be 100% original.
Quote of The Day
"Challenge yourself every single day.
Well probably not on the weekends."
Well probably not on the weekends."
- Diana Rikasari -
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Me & You & All Of Us
I used to be a fan of Mangga Dua, because I would always be able to search for 'weird' Hongkong or Japanese brands that I couldn't find elsewhere..but that was a loooong time ago. Nowadays, I don't really enjoy going to Mangga Dua anymore..not because of the fact that it takes me 2 hours to reach there, but because it always leaves me thinking of how can fake goods be sold everywhere inside that building, with prices ranging from the very lowest to the very highest according to the quality offered and level of similarity with the original goods.
There was this time I took my friend who was visiting from Singapore to shop at Mangga Dua, and I was so embarrassed by the way she perceived the scene there. She really didn't say anything..but I could see from her eyes how much she hated seeing those fake handbags stacked so high in every single shop, some even being sold on the ground as if (the real, original) brands are 'just' brands and authenticity have no value. It's sad. I really don't mean to point fingers to anyone who actually purchase these goods (I was one of them anyway), but I'm stressing out more on the fact that this is (somehow) allowed, and is visibly and openly happening. Sellers seem to have all the freedom selling fake goods, giving the impression that Indonesia is fine with piracy. That's really not good for our country's image, don't you think? :)
I guess one way to stop this is for us as consumers to start say 'NO!' to fake or pirated goods. Let us be more appreciative towards the real designers & original brands. If we can't afford designer goods, then we can always go for other brands we can afford, right? :)
Stay 100& original, peeps!
There was this time I took my friend who was visiting from Singapore to shop at Mangga Dua, and I was so embarrassed by the way she perceived the scene there. She really didn't say anything..but I could see from her eyes how much she hated seeing those fake handbags stacked so high in every single shop, some even being sold on the ground as if (the real, original) brands are 'just' brands and authenticity have no value. It's sad. I really don't mean to point fingers to anyone who actually purchase these goods (I was one of them anyway), but I'm stressing out more on the fact that this is (somehow) allowed, and is visibly and openly happening. Sellers seem to have all the freedom selling fake goods, giving the impression that Indonesia is fine with piracy. That's really not good for our country's image, don't you think? :)
I guess one way to stop this is for us as consumers to start say 'NO!' to fake or pirated goods. Let us be more appreciative towards the real designers & original brands. If we can't afford designer goods, then we can always go for other brands we can afford, right? :)
Stay 100& original, peeps!
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