#MentalHealth ❤️🩹 is a topic we all need to take seriously, and there’s no better time to discuss it than during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Recently, I had the opportunity to help organize an insightful💡 event at the Indonesian Embassy in Singapore, where Afgan, a prominent Indonesian public figure, shared his mental health journey with...Read More
I had the privilege of spending two Saturdays immersed in a technopreneurship masterclass, mentored by two of Singapore’s leading entrepreneurs, Faris Malik and Syakir H. Through this experience, I gained valuable insights into cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset, developing a minimum viable product, understanding customer needs, and preparing to launch and scale my own product. I...Read More
It was a wonderful experience to visit Jakarta again last week, especially as Pinterest‘s partner, Living Loving, invited us to their Afternoon Delight sharing session. Living Loving began as a blog, sharing their passion for creating beautiful and aesthetically pleasing homes. Since 2013, they have grown rapidly, building a strong community and becoming the ultimate...Read More
Spending time with family is always important, and to make it more engaging, we have some tips to share. On August 6th, 2024, Pinterest and Parentalk organized an event with partners from brands, merchants, and publishers to discuss curating inspiring family moments. In a relaxed high-tea setting at Peacock Lounge, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Jakarta,...Read More
This year’s Indonesian Independence Day celebration, hosted by the Indonesian Embassy in Singapore, was a blast! They really pulled out all the stops by inviting Kahitna, the beloved Indonesian band, and many more to perform for the diaspora this weekend. I was lucky to get an invite and join in the fun. The vibe was...Read More
Last Saturday, I went to the Indonesian Embassy in Singapore to celebrate Independence Day. It was a great day, and I was amazed by how excited everyone was, especially with all the Indonesian national costumes. The vibe was super festive and grand. I’m so glad I got to be there, hang out with friends, and...Read More
Last Friday night, I got invited to a listening party by Secret Signals. They were previewing the new album from the dream-pop lullabies band, Cigarettes After Sex, at Swee Lee. That band name is pretty provocative, right? The band’s third album, X’s, has 10 songs and sounds a lot like their previous ones. I love...Read More
Last month, I joined the Singapore Weekend Photographers for their regular photo walk event. The plan was to walk from Fort Canning MRT through Alkaff Bridge and end at Tiong Bahru. Although it rained, we managed to take some photos along the way. We ended the day with a nice coffee chat at Toby’s, and...Read More
Indonesian weddings are always extravagant. And I had the chance to capture a wedding ceremony for the first time. This is my first attempt at capturing a wedding ceremony. The sacred wedding of my nephew, Ivan, and his beloved, Gesti, was full of joy, modesty, and deep emotion. At one point, my eyes welled up...Read More
