The Comeback — Stronger, Rooted, and Ready

There’s a certain kind of strength that grows quietly — not in boardrooms or on stages, but in the stillness of midnight feedings, in the chaos of family dinners, and in the heart of a woman who wears many hats. That’s where I’ve been. Not gone, but fully present.

For the past season of my life, I stepped away from public projects, paused my creative pursuits, and leaned fully into my roles as a mother, a wife, a full-time lecturer, and a multi-tasker juggling countless side gigs. My hiatus wasn’t about burnout. It was about intentional living. About choosing presence over performance, depth over display.

I’ve been busy building a life — not just a résumé.

Image generation from AI - my precious family.

What the Hiatus Taught Me

During this time, I learned that strength doesn’t always look like pushing harder. Sometimes, it’s found in surrendering to what matters most. I learned to find joy in the messiness of motherhood - mbak Siti left and her substitutes aren't just substituting enough due to the standard we have set in the past. I also managed to embrace the art of balancing a career in academia while nurturing a home filled with love and laughter with my husband and kids. I grew in patience, in clarity, and in an unshakable sense of purpose - this time God is even more involved so no one and nothing can beat me. 

This wasn’t a pause of weakness — it was a grounding. A rediscovery.

The Comeback

Now, I return to blogging, not because I have to, but because I want to — with more clarity, more courage, and more conviction than ever before. I’ve evolved, and so has my voice. I’ve outgrown old limitations and am stepping into a new season of creativity, confidence, and contribution. The comeback isn’t about picking up where I left off. It’s about starting again, but this time, with deeper roots.

What’s Next

Expect fresh projects, bold collaborations, and honest storytelling. I’m bringing all of me to the table — the nurturer, the educator, the creator, the dreamer. And I’m here not just to return, but to rise — stronger, wiser, and more inspired than ever. I'm gonna start re-writing my random and scattered mind again. The me you couldn't find in person because, yes, I'm so busy being present with my life right now.

To everyone who’s taken a step back to care for what truly matters: you’re not behind. You’re growing in all the ways that count. When you're ready to come back, do it with fire in your soul and peace in your heart.

Let’s rise (and raise), together.