About Me


My journey with writing began in 2006, though it wasn’t until 2008 that I found a meaningful outlet to articulate my thoughts—thanks to the introduction of a brilliant blogging platform by none other than my long-lost online friend, Innue. Before that, my ideas remained largely unvoiced, lingering somewhere between mind and mouth. Writing became the bridge. Much of what I compose is, quite simply, an attempt to say what I often cannot articulate aloud. As I once poetically phrased it: “I write what I don’t talk, I talk what I can’t write.” 

Many of my pieces emerge from curious places—my alter-ego’s tales, vivid dreams, overheard conversations, and the occasional rebellion of thought. These works are not always tidy or cheerful. In fact, some readers have noted a recurring tone of melancholy, occasionally presuming that my writings are a transparent window into my soul. While I neither confirm nor deny such interpretations, I do believe our words can be both revealing and misleading. After all, emotions are complex, and expression—whether written or spoken—often serves as both a veil and a revelation.

Now, must I write a conventional "About Me"? Perhaps not. I’ve always preferred to be understood—or misunderstood—through the lens of my work. I welcome assumptions, critiques, and interpretations, for they, too, are forms of creative engagement. If I seem mysterious, it’s entirely unintentional—I assure you, I’m not nearly as cryptic as I sound.

Oh, and a small note of warning-slash-apology: my writings occasionally blend Indonesian and English, particularly in fiction. Translating ideas between the two is a delightful agony, but I endure it for the sake of authenticity. I write without a fixed audience in mind, and any readership I gain is a welcome surprise.

So, whether you’re here by accident or intention, feel free to explore. No pressure. Just enjoy.

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No one can resist to hold themselves calling new media as the effect (or modern application) of imperialism. Been expressing myself quite much here:

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