Thursday, February 27, 2020
Getting Out of Control in Life
بِسْمِ ٱللّٰهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيم
Assalamu'alaikum.
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Do you have fear?
About those things you have no control over, things you urgently need to do but just thinking about it makes you get headaches thus you procrastinate, or even that particular thing that makes you get goosebumps upon hearing it?
Then you, my friend is more or less having the same situations that I do.
Congratulations.
Okay, that one is a touch of sarcasm :)
So I was actually moving out of my apartment in Heidelberg to a city in a rather-middle-part of Germany. The fact that I'm getting out of my comfort shell not only excites me, but also gives me thrills. I don't know why do my last days here seem to be very tough and challenging. Things don't really somehow worked just like how I carefully planned it should.
I feel like I can handle everything but 'life' just like showed up and ta-da, it happens. At some point, I think God is giving me trials for nothing but hardships. I mean, I know I'm a sinner, too, but do You really have to do this to me?
For example, yesterday noon I was doing laundry. Here in the students apartments in Heidelberg, the washing machine and the drying machine are being separated, so after I did the washing thing I really need to use the dryer. Unfortunately, every single machine is still in use. Not every single one actually, but the ones that are finished still has clothes in it T^T I thought I should wait for some time but then after an hour I gave up since it was very cold. One. Hour.
My blood was boiling. I mean, please, you aren't the only one that uses this facility and I really have to do other cleaning things before leaving (a.k.a the whole apartment). Not gonna lie, I'm a little bit drama queen myself, but all of this 'moving out' pile of stress seriously makes everything seems so complicated at a glance. In the end, I went back to my house and went to dry it a couple hours later.
Ask me why I didn't just take the wet laundry and dry it at my house and the answer is because I was washing bed sheets, winter jackets, and blankets. Waiting for it to dry just will take centuries. I need to finish my packing ASAP and send it the very morning the next day. At that time everything seems complicated as an addition I was blaming and complaining towards nothing.
Then suddenly it clicks.
All these seemed-to-be annoying little things that I couldn't handle are maybe a reminder for me to stay grounded and calm towards everything. I know, I know. The fear of something uncontrollable is inevitable, but what else can we do except for searching for another best way possible if it doesn't work?
Life gets harder and sometimes is scary. This one I found on Tumblr may 99% depicts what I felt about getting older.
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Just as I think my life will just end dramatically,
guess what?
In the meantime of that one hour of waiting, someone had forgotten to bring their card to enter the laundry room (we need a particular card to enter the building as a key, just like hotels). I can see it in her eyes that she, too, was in a rush. I couldn't imagine how stressful it'd be if I wasn't still there and complaining about a lifeless drying machine.
It's just us that are temporarily 'blind'.
Complaining is actually our human nature, yet it is really tiring and endless. Buddy, I suppose you are so much more than that! I couldn't remember who, but someone ever said to me that some people think that complaining is releasing that 'negative' energy of yours, but then where did it go?
We have certainly created man into hardship. (QS. Al Balad, 4)
Take that chance to submit your scholarship documents! Take that exchange program! Register for that competition! Say sorry and compliment that friend of yours that means a lot! (Okay, that is way too many exclamation marks, sorry but not sorry.)
Personally, I think, if you are afraid of doing something that means you are going to do something reaaaally brave. Don't be afraid to ask for directions if you are lost -- especially to al Khaliq, the Creator. Tell your stories to as Sami, the All-Hearer when you got no one to talk to.
You got so much potential and surprises in you, that you haven't seen it yet. People couldn't see it because they are blinded by your light that is too bright to handle! Please, please believe in yourself because, buddy, I believe in you. You did well keeping up until this very day. Thank you for trying your best to keep on going. I'm so proud of you :)
My life isn't an interesting one anyway including this one. But I really do hope that you can take something and learn from it haha.
... But perhaps you hate a thing and it is good for you; and perhaps you love a thing and it is bad for you. And Allah Knows, while you know not. (QS. Al Baqarah, 216)
Love and light,
Sintya.
Monday, February 24, 2020
The First Footsteps: Before The Flight (#2)
بِسْمِ ٱللّٰهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيم
Assalamu'alaikum.
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Hello, Lieblings!
It's time for me to continue my previous post from The First Footsteps series! As a recap, I've mentioned my experience when I was learning German in high school, study agencies, and many more. If you missed it out, please do check my previous post The First Footsteps: The Awkward Highschooler (Prologue).
This post is actually one of the two of my pre-departure stories. Both altogether consist of 8 different phases. Phase 1 to 4 are included in the previous post and 4 others are in this one. To make you easier to read, here is the table of contents.
Phase One - The Blessing
Phase Two - Decide solo or duo
Phase Three - Learn the language
Phase Four - Prepare your needed skill
Phase Five - Visas (and all the annoying time-consuming bureaucracy work)
Phase Six - Packing and tickets
Phase Seven - Get yourself ready
Phase Eight - Last check
Enjoy reading the rest!
Part Four - Visas and all the (annoying) time-consuming bureaucracy work
Honestly from deep inside my heart, I can't really tell you how because I didn't experience collecting all the documents, translate it, etc. Well, I guess there are pros and cons of working together with an agency and apparently this phase is included. Though it really spares my time and I could concentrate more on my learning, but the thing is kids... when we arrive in Germany, sooner or later we have to be responsible for all of the complicated registration and (unwanted) bureaucratic things. Make this phase as a start, I guarantee your future self will defo thank you for it.
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(literally when bureaucratic stuff is forcing me to fAcE it daily)
I wouldn't lie that I'm not the expert of this field, but thanks to KBRI Jerman Website -- our lifesaver! I left for Germany with my Sprachkursvisum or simply visa for language learning. All pieces of information regarding German Visa from KBRI Jerman in Jakarta can be found here (including needed documents and its terms)
Shortcuts (.pdf in Indonesian):
Thank God I wasn't underage (younger as 18) at the time I applied for my visa, that's why my documents aren't really complicated. I remember writing my Motivationsschreiben (Motivation letter) and Lebenslauf (CV) with the help of my teachers. You know how I struggled to dump the thoughts from my brain on a piece of paper (well actually its Microsoft word) in a language you don't really understand... UGH.
After a dramatic 4 weeks period of time, I received an e-mail from KBRI saying when and how can I take my visa. To be honest this is the scariest part throughout this pre-departure phase. Thanks to, you know, being stressed out of something you don't have control at all. It is really "that" depressing for me hahah. But please, please don't. As long as you have tried your best to write the Motivation letter and CV, you just need to pray for the best.
Hearing stories from people that are applying latter around this month, the period of waiting had been extended from 1 month to 2 months period of time. I'm not really sure why. Ask me again at the time when I'm one of those people that got to work at KBRI heu.
TIP: Even if you received certificates from your language courses in Indonesia, I would still highly recommend taking tests from Goethe Institut seeing that their certificates are acknowledged by universities in Germany.
Goethe Institut Indonesia website can be found here.
(Please expect a solo post regarding this topic in-depth!)
Part Five - Packing and plane tickets
I label myself as a perfectionist and someone that (sometimes) prepares (too much). I remember starting preparing around 2 months before my departure. That includes food, clothing, medicine, books, blanket, and pillows. What I found really important is actually medicine, considering that not every well-known medicine in Indo is also well-known here. As an example, you can't go to the drugstore asking for minyak kayu putih or minyak tawon :((((
Here are thoughts from me personally regarding things to bring:
- If you bought your flight ticket already, please always keep the luggage maximum weight and all its regulations in mind. (If your flight is with other people in one booking number, sometimes the weight can be calculated altogether.)
- Do not bring things that are certainly available at your destination. This includes soaps, shampoos, and body lotions. Each product has been formulated uniquely for different countries regarding their weather, conditions, and most skin types. I brought one small bottle of soap from a mainstream brand in Indo for emergency and, omg, my skin is drier as pOtaTo chiPS.
- Bring only necessary foods (your favorite one, obviously) to mend this homesickness :') Don't bring too much instant noodle. Trust me, Ind*mie is widely spread in places you would never think it would be. For instant spices, the most common ones are those from Bamboe.
- Bring medicines, especially the basic ones like for fever, flu, maag, diarrhea, and headache. Aromatherapy healing oil and Vicks are actually one gang that shouldn't be looked down on, really. Until today, my life also relies on the existence of tolak angin, vitamin C, minyak kutus-kutus, and minyak tawon. Be your own 911! Know which medicine to take when you have a certain illness or allergy.
- Bring clothes that are suitable for the season and weather of your destination. As I arrived in December, it was indeed winter -- cold and unforgiving, just like ... (fill in the blank :-']). Aside from my house-indoor-clothing, I brought only some pairs of heattech, leggings, some sweaters, trousers, one winter coat, one scarf (not hijab ok), a pair of water-resistant boots, and thick socks.
- As for blankets and pillows, it's not actually urgent because you can still buy them here. But it's good if you can. As a matter of fact, most European countries don't acknowledge the existence of guling :') sad beautiful tragic, isn't it. Or if you are anxious about your future home, I would recommend you to bring an inflatable pillow and a sleeping bag.
- Rice cookers aren't really crucial honestly. Most Asian markets and electronic stores here sell those, so no worries. In my opinion, I'd rather bring more food than rice cookers... Though the choice is all yours.
- Bring important documents like your school report from 5th to 6th Semester, SIM, KTP, and copies from your AKTE Kelahiran. Bring at least 7 certified copies (re: legalisiran) from your report in Indo and also the translated one. Make a digital copy of it too (re: scan!!)
- Do. not. ever. bring laptops and other electronic devices with fake software (re: bajakan) if you still want to keep your deposit money alive until you need to renew it. In Germany, there is this law that you will be fined for a very big amount if you download bajakan things. You might get caught in the airport too, so just, don't.
- Divide your cash wisely and hide it nicely inside your backpack, handbag, cabin baggage, and even your baggage. Imagine and prepare for the worst case. Not to scare you obviously, but it's good if we have plan A, B and even C. In case you can also bring debit cards from Indonesia. If they have Cirrus, Visa, or Mastercard label on it, you can always take your money in ATMs here. Please note that some banks required certain activation to be used abroad.
I'm a huge believer in the existence of culture shock. I mean, the more you prepare, the better. But in my case, I couldn't ignore that uncomfortable feeling completely. Just get ready before it shoots you right on the head.
(yes this man is culture shock dressing up really well)
As for plane tickets, I flew to Germany with Turkish Airlines from Soekarno Hatta International Airport first to Istanbul and then to Frankfurt. Again, my plane tickets were booked by my study agency, so I don't have to meddle with all these ticket things... But it's not actually a big deal though. I've flown with Emirates too and tbh they have really good movies sense HAHA. If you are looking for affordable tickets, you can actually check Scoot out -- the child of Singapore Airlines. Though I don't really recommend it for your first ever flight, seeing that the maximum luggage is rather lighter than some other airlines. Try Skyscanner to compare flight tickets!
Before you book a non-direct flight, please do consider the amount of time needed for transit. I honestly think two hours transit is a horror (unless you are Usain Bolt). Imagine lining up to that very long immigration, counting the time you need to walk to your gates and security checks. I'd prefer a longer transit time and wait peacefully in the waiting room and window shopping, rather than running an Olympic sprint at the airport. 3-5 hours transit is just fine. Sometimes airlines also provide their passengers with guided tours around the transit city.
Part Six - Get yourself ready
Mentality is so damn crucial. Got yourself together, because, this is just the beginning.
Going abroad with no mentality is like when you know the technique to use a sword but doesn't have the bravery to swing it to your enemy. Useless. At the very least, the feeling of 'trying to be fearless' and 'i'll try my best' should present in the depth of your heart. Ciadaw. Embrace your strength and willpower, never forget what are your reasons behind this big decision. Anxiety might reach one of its highest peaks here, but don't worry. It will all be alright, I promise. You'll get through this.
Before your departure, spend your 'last seconds' with those whom you love. Throw a farewell party if you'd like to. Spend more time with your family, as they are your 'home' wherever you actually are. :)
Part Seven - Last check
Okay. But please, don't ever destroy your plane tickets unless you need to save someone you love being kidnapped. Uh-oh spoiler alert. Sorry, not sorry. Please protect your passport, belongings, and plane tickets just like Gu Seung Jun willing to cost his life for Seo Dan T^T
Checking is important, even the wheels and the health of your baggage. As a matter of fact, my baggage turned out to be broken one day before my flight to Germany. My dad and I rushed to go to Mall Taman Anggrek Jakarta just to buy a new one just a few hours before the flight :') I hope no such thing will happen to you. Keep your wallet and phone close to you. Put luggage tags on all of your belongings. It's good to tie a ribbon on your luggage or have a unique color of luggage so that it could be easily identified as yours.
I really hope pieces of my stories might help you throughout your journey. I'd also like to make solo posts about some parts of this post. If you have any questions or if I made mistakes, please feel free to contact me through the contact form or comment down below! I'd be glad to help too if you face any problem or simply need someone to talk to regarding this matter :)
Please, please don't ever give up on your dreams. You are the only one who is able to make your dreams come true, you are your own fairy godmother! I believe if you put your hardest effort into something you are really passionate about, the light will then show the way. Just like how the sun rays start to show up after a storm. Stay strong.
Love and light,
Sintya.
[p/s:]
For those who are wondering, yes, I certainly have fallen head over heels to the second lead and his partner in crime -- Gu Seung Jun and Seo Dan from the drama Crash Landing On You! The drama is just simply indescribable and it's like nothing I've ever watched before. It tells us about the story of a soldier from North Korea and a chaebol from the South. I can't fathom my feeling in words ugh you must watch it for yourself haha.
Monday, February 10, 2020
The First Footsteps: The Awkward Highschooler (Prologue)
بِسْمِ ٱللّٰهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيم
Assalamu'alaikum.
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Hello, Lieblings!
I promised to tell you my journey along with advice and takeaways that might help you along your journey too. But this is actually a really complex topic to tell and can go to several even detailed topics. For example, if I talk about my language-learning phase I might relate it with the applications that I used, etc. It would be indeed very long.
This post is like 'on the surface' timeline for my journey. I might link a particular topic with links to my related posts, so don't be worry about getting it out of hand.
DISCLAIMER: Please note that every person has a different cup of tea or preferences. What works for me may not work for you and the other way around. Please wisely choose what suits you best according to your current situation. Oh and this post is mainly based on my personal experience of studying for Bachelor (S1) in Germany.
The Epilogue.
Allow me to tell you a story of how this journey actually begins.
It was a hot day in a senior high in Pakuncen around August (if I'm not mistaken) when a group of strangers came into my class. I could remember it fondly because I and some of my homies were upset because and need to press down the urge of going outta class. Cool kids back then name this anomaly of 'teacher not able to teach at a certain period' as 'jam kosong' or jamkos for short.
Soo these people presented how studying abroad would be a leap of what they like to call 'success'. Bored with the monotonous life here in Yogyakarta, this presentation seems so intriguing and actually caught my attention. Luckily this jamkos anomaly occurred several times in a row and that means more persuasive presentations, yay.
The more I know about the world, my childhood dreams of studying abroad seem to fade away. My 'logical thinking' tried its best to win the fight. It saddened me that I grew up in a society that mostly thinks the best way to live life and to be called a successful person is to do a certain timeline and reach a certain target. Thus really shape my way of thinking.
I can't lie that these particular people kind of triggered me to do solo researches about studying abroad and awaken my childhood desires. Every website seems to catch my attention and I don't really know which one contains the most realistic situation regarding the studies. Even the uni website itself. Because you know, marketing. It's their job to make everything looks interesting.
I can't lie that these particular people kind of triggered me to do solo researches about studying abroad and awaken my childhood desires. Every website seems to catch my attention and I don't really know which one contains the most realistic situation regarding the studies. Even the uni website itself. Because you know, marketing. It's their job to make everything looks interesting.
My first target was in Australia.
I went to an IDP exhibition from Australian Uni back then to make myself sure that this is the right path for me to choose. Actually, in my opinion, Australia gives a very promising future for me to put in my CV. Knowing that English is my second language (well, third if you count Javanese) and my past experiences of being in an environment with varieties of cultures and languages being put together -- I thought Australia would be a perfect place to start exploring this whole wide world.
Not really far away from my homeland (and a huge variety of dishes to choose) is increasing my urge to fly away across the Indian Ocean.
But.
There were so many buts.
After I asked people here and there, doing more researches and even asking for advice, I came to realize that Australia may be good, but there is somewhere better. This post will be very long to read if I wrote all of my reasons in this post, so I decided to put it in one particular post.
And then the adventure begins when I steered away from the Indian Ocean and headed to North Atlantic.
Alert: Incoming Challenges!
This part of the story consists of 8 different phases. Phase 1 to 4 are included in this post and 4 others are in the other (The First Footsteps: Before The Flight). To make you easier to read, here is the table of contents.Phase One - The Blessing
Phase Two - Decide solo or duo
Phase Three - Learn the language
Phase Four - Prepare your needed skill
Phase Five - Visas (and all the annoying time-consuming bureaucracy work)
Phase Six - Packing and tickets
Phase Seven - Get yourself ready
Phase Eight - Last check
Let's start!
Phase One - The blessing
Realizing that going abroad is not an easy task for most people to overcome, it's time to get more rock-headed and decide your true intentions folks. Because among all those early footsteps experiences, one of the most sacred things to do is to first ask for your parents' blessing.
My father once said that life is just like playing a game.
To get into a new harder level, you need to show that you are worthy of that by completing your current level and collect the targetted XP. Try to see this as a challenge you have to overcome rather than a problem so that you'll find it more interesting to 'solve' it.
It was a no joke for me to try tackling this very first to-do list. Especially my parents weren't around at this particular time of the year. Thanks to this modern tech era, it was possible for me to do everything via e-mail. After I'm quite satisfied with my 'thesis', I decided to tell my parents what's actually hiding deep inside and my fingertips started to dance according to the voices from the bottom of my heard that wanted to be heard.
This time made my insecurities grew stronger to be honest. It was really hard for me to get a grip on my root of 'why' and my faith in myself. I look for advice not only from my kind and queen but also from my homies. But you see, there are quite various forms of love. It could be in a form of support and it could also be that 'protective' kind of love.
To be honest, this fiery ambitions had made me upset when I heard the second form of love, but I couldn't blame them anyway. They were just worried about me and I should've been grateful for that.
Alhamdulillah, alhamdulillah. After a huge amount of attempts (and a tiny little bit of drama), my heart was relieved when they decided to let their oldest child embark on this life-changing journey.
Phase Two - Decide to solo or duo
In a nutshell, there are actually two well-known ways to go abroad. Whether you embark on your journey on your own or getting help through 'study agencies' -- companies that are willing to help you get ready for your journey.
Most study agencies provide their students with free consultations, workshops, visa documents (+ assist you while applying in KBRI), along with language courses. It really depends on you and your family preferences. I suggest you to really, really choose your path wisely and might consider the extra expenses you might have to pay by using agencies.
In my case after a long discussion with both of my parents, apparently, I decided to give it up striving for going on my own. Because you know, parents. It explains all.
I joined an agency not far from my house in Yogyakarta and met amazing friends I comfortably call family now. Having said that, I'd actually recommend going solo if you know you are capable. Every path has consequences, decide wisely which one suits you best.
I joined an agency not far from my house in Yogyakarta and met amazing friends I comfortably call family now. Having said that, I'd actually recommend going solo if you know you are capable. Every path has consequences, decide wisely which one suits you best.
I'd try my best to talk about the solo or duo topic in detail because it's that long guys believe me.
Phase Three - Learn the language
German is actually one of the subjects that I got to choose for my 'peminatan' course in high school. But little do I know, I already have chosen Economics and couldn't change it. Therefore I have to learn German somewhere else.
In my case, I studied German with the programs my study agency has provided since September 2017 (I was in my third year of high school) for around a year and 2 months. Before the National Examinations or Ujian Nasional (UN) -- I went to the German language class twice a week I guess? After UN, I started to learn intensively every day mostly from around 8 AM to 4 PM.
Most agencies provide German lessons that include grammar, listening, reading, and writing skills but not conversations. I found it schade because to be fluent, we need to actually use the language. However, my friends and I tried our best to speak German daily, but... ta-da! You guessed it, epic fail :))
Remember that "Bahasa adalah nyawa." -- Language is your soul! Without learning the language you might not be able to survive in a long period of time. Most countries require their foreign bachelor applicants to learn their native languages (even just the basics) to actually 'push' them so they could survive. For example German, France, Japan, China, and Korea. Imagine being lost in a remote area and couldn't speak the language. Defo a nightmare.
There are actually large variations of options in terms of learning a language. I've met several Indo students here in Germany that went to language lessons, took online courses via Skype with a native, or even solo-learning. But according to my experience learning a language actually depends on how much time you use to study the language.
The more amount of effort you put in a day, the faster you can master the language.
If you are tired, that's alright. It is indeed VERY tiring. I'm glad that throughout my journey I got to watch Jerome Polin's, Leonardo Edwin's, and Adinda Negara's Youtube videos and Instagram posts. Tbh they play a huge role in my perseverance in this journey and influence me to keep on going, keep on trying until this very day. Damn. Starting is hard, but having Sabr in doing the work is also no joke.
GOLDEN TIP: Allow yourself to take breaks but never stop. There may be hard times but please, don't stop. Even if you are tired, never stay still -- keep on moving! Even if it's just 0,0001 cm every day. Even if it's just one single paragraph or word.
Phase Four - Prepare your needed skills
I wasn't paying attention to this very step until I experience it myself heu. After you get to know your targetted country better, you might also want to note down the basic manners, the daily habit of the natives, and the foooood!
1. Sweat it out!
In my case, I found out that most Germans loved to walk. They tend to see walking 1,5 km as a short distance. Pardon my 'ojek-online' leg muscle it took me quite a while to adapt to this habit. And you guessed it, I was too lazy to just sweat it out. God! I know I'm not the best example, nevertheless, I hope you guys can learn something from me. Lol. Try to jog around your area for at least twice a week, do Zumba, or even workout in your room! That might help build your muscle, stamina, and increase your immune system.
2. Get ready to be your own chef
Moreover one of my most beautiful mistakes was that I'm not the best cook. I feel sorry for myself because the most complicated food I can cook before I flew to Germany is basically opor ayam (put instant spices, coconut milk, and chicken together. Voila!). I thought bringing as many instant spices as possible would be a great way to live, but we can't eat micin every day aren't we?
I'm glad that my friends are kind enough to teach me the basic skill. Can you believe before I couldn't even use a knife correctly?! Such a shame, tsk tsk.
It's good to learn at least Indo specialties that are rare in your targetted country. Soto, mie ayam, bakso, bakwan, or even your city's unique foods. I promise you, my friend, this skill would be your savior if homesickness decided to bother.
3. Know your body
There are a few illnesses that only a few know how to overcome. Make sure you know which medicine to take when the symptoms started to show. It's best to tell the people around you what kind of illness you had and what to do in case of an emergency. Remember that health is VERY expensive wherever you are. Even if health insurances are ready to pay for your medicine and doctor-visits, please please just stay healthy.
My story is not yet meeting an end, but I think it's too long already isn't it? See you guys shortly in the next post!
Love and light,
Sintya.
Friday, February 7, 2020
An Introduction
بِسْمِ ٱللّٰهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيم
Assalamu'alaikum.
Hello cyberspace, let me first introduce who invades you.
I'm Sintya. A wandering bookworm.
Born and raised with warmth and loving souls I really enjoyed my life back then in Indonesia before opening a new door to a whole new adventure in a little town million miles away from Yogyakarta. This place that most people call Germany is now I comfortably call home, Alhamdulillah. To know me more, please go to my 'About' page here.
Until this very second, I've been settling down in Germany for about a year and 2 months.
To be honest, it's been a hell of a ride but the actual adventure isn't starting yet. I received my Zeugnis (report) from Studienkolleg (preparatory course) already last January and is now ready to face the next big challenge: (finally) Bachelor!
But long story short, I couldn't enter the Uni this semester because my major doesn't accept new students in the Summer Semester (around April-July). That's why I need to wait until the Winter Semester which starts around September, which means I got a very long break starting from February. It's so long I lost count haha.
And that's why I seemed to legit have so much time to spend -- in a nutshell.
But why blogging? you may ask.
I started to blog when I was around 11, back then blogging was a trend. Everyone had one, therefore it was a must for little Sintya to start blogging! I was actually stunned by my perseverance in this cyber world and how I actually joined communities actively. I guess now you can see how my self-discipline and self-confidence are getting worse each year passing. But it saddened me that the more I engaged with my social circles in the analog world, I tend to fade away from the other.
I hesitated to start this new chapter for a very long time. Being given many spontaneous changes and 'life' had forced me to delay blogging on repeat.
But now, let's start fresh.
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Nautical Chant literally means 'song of the ocean'.
I tend to see life as the ocean. Expressing itself with beautiful and at the same time powerful waves. It moves in harmony with the wind, all the creatures living beneath and above, and even the hard rocky cliffs. And me? I'm actually the sailor. I got my compass and that maritime knowledge ready, but sometimes I just need to know when should I follow the flow, and when should I make one.
This blog is all about my version of trying my best life stories while 'flowing' in Europe along with a list of stuff to do and not, probably miscellaneous thoughts on what I've watched in Netflix lately (preferably ones from Studio Ghibli and docuseries), living sustainably, personal spiritual reflections, travel journeys, and many more.
I can't promise how many times I would show up every week, but at least let me try my best, yeah?
Maybe some of you aren't familiar with those words I made italic up there, but no worries. This post is only the beginning of the beginning. Join me in my 'nostalgic' throwback of how did I ended up choosing one of the hardest life decisions I've ever made in my upcoming posts!
Thank you for reading, I hope you have a wondrous day today (ﾉ´ヮ´)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧
Love and light,
Sintya
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