The political situation in Indonesia is fairly stable despite elections typically being a polarizing time for people supporting different parties. We have a democracy and lately, there have been a lot of changes to battle corruption, collusion, and nepotism. I tend to follow politics in the U.S. mor...

Colorism is probably one of the ugliest reminders of neocolonialism in play. There are beautiful people all around us regardless of the color of their skin. If anything, extra melanin means they have better protection against UV rays. Back home, many people prefer to stay indoors to avoid getting a ...

It seems we have seen enough evidence that it is real and very serious, especially if we care about the well-being of others in our community. I have known people who had it and didn't have any serious symptoms, and others who had extreme reactions and had to be hospitalized and put on a respirator....

If I had to pick only one thing, it would probably be the internet or phone. These days, we all rely on both of these to accomplish most tasks and stay in touch with our families. Especially with COVID-19, it became much harder to meet with or stay in touch with people or attend classes. Even doctor...

I got my first cellphone around 20 years ago when the internet was not really available much in my home country.

I'm from Indonesia, though my ethnicity is a blend of Pakistani-Indian-Indonesian.

There are so many things I miss about home, primarily:
1. My family.
2. Cheaper cost of living.
3. Holiday gatherings & special events.
4. The food.
5. Affordable self-care services.

What about everyone else?

For me, there are too many things to choose from, but some of my favorites include: 1. Beef Rendang (Flavorful Coconut Beef Stew w/Lots of Spices) http://ilarizky.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/resep-rendang-khas-minangkabau-paling-enak.png 2. Klepon (Pandan-Flavored Rice Cake Balls with Molten Palm...