In Understanding History We Must Understand It Sincerely and Honestly

In understanding history we must understand it sincerely and honestly. We must understand history completely, from the largest part to the smallest part, either holistically or reductionally. This understanding takes time, and may last a lifetime. We must always learn.

It is normal if we have certain feelings such as hatred or longing for something that happened in the past, but don't let a feeling drive you because we must always be objective. Even though it seems difficult, we must always try to be objective. Try to avoid bias, especially political bias.

Taken on Tuesday, 28 May, 2024 at 22:43 with Samsung Galaxy A05s.

Taken on Tuesday, 28 May, 2024 at 22:45 with Samsung Galaxy A05s.

Taken on Tuesday, 28 May, 2024 at 22:47 with Samsung Galaxy A05s.

Nothing is unforgivable in this world, I always believe in that. For whatever 'bad' things have happened in human history, everything is forgiven and also what will come later. Even so, these 'bad' things can happen again, back to each individual and society to prevent it from happening.

For myself, I will always try my best to make good and add beauty to the history of my life. Mainly for my personal satisfaction but at the same time it is beneficial to other individuals and society. Every individual is unique and I am unique with my property: the uniqueness of myself.

The photos in this article were first published on my Instagram account on Friday, 31 May, 2024.

It's Been A Long Time Since I Met College Friends Like This

Yokatta! It's been a long time since I met college friends like this. The last time was early 2023. So, on Tuesday, 21 May, I attended the weekly meeting of our English club by Indonesia Open University, only every Tuesday. It was so fun, I like it. 

Taken on Tuesday, 21 May, 2024 at 22:31 with Samsung Galaxy A05s.

Taken on Tuesday, 21 May, 2024 at 22:31 with Samsung Galaxy A05s.

Later I'll tell you how I got into this English club. We have a WhatsApp group and from Monday to Friday, except Tuesday, we call in the group to practice our English. I will attend this meeting every week I hope it doesn't rain every Tuesday.

This is already very good, the meeting is only every week at the branch office of Indonesia Open University in Manado, starting at 7 pm. The distance between this office and my house is also quite far, hehe. 

This makes me healthy. I meet with friends at least once a week. The main thing is that I can meet friends, it's really fun. Even though they will come and go, I'm grateful to be friends with them now. Be happy because I am happy.

The photos in this article were first published on my Instagram account on Thursday, 23 May, 2024.

The third photo is from Anna (the one who wears glasses) and the fourth, fifth and sixth photos are from Florence (the one who wears glasses and blue shirt).

Distance Learning Makes Things A Lot Easier for Me

One of the reasons I entered the Indonesia Open University (Universitas Terbuka or UT) was because this university implemented a distance learning. This makes learning flexible. This makes things a lot easier for me, especially when it comes to my health. 

Taken on Thursday, 16 May, 2024 at 16:06 with Samsung Galaxy A05s.

I've always been used to studying independently, meaning I taught myself. This made it easier for me when I entered the Indonesia Open University which indirectly requires students to study independently. I have the ability to learn independently and I am proud of it.

I told my college friends that learning is anywhere and anytime. We don't really need to set a specific time to study, but back to each individual. I learn anywhere and anytime and I thank myself for that. If we are not used to studying it will be difficult to study later.

But of course there are weaknesses to the distance learning system, especially since it depends heavily on information and communications technology (ICT). There are still many people that don't know ICT and I know ICT. I thank myself for that.

The photos in this article were first published on my Instagram account on Wednesday, 22 May, 2024.

My New Haircut (2024)

My new haircut. I think, this is actually not good but I want to shorten my hair. This could be better if I cut it correctly, maybe. My hair is also a bit wavy. So, this is how it happens. If you look at it from another angle, my hair is not good.

Taken on Saturday, 11 May, 2024 at 22:39 with Samsung Galaxy A10s.

Taken on Saturday, 11 May, 2024 at 22:58 with Samsung Galaxy A10s.

Taken on Saturday, 11 May, 2024 at 22:34 with Samsung Galaxy A10s.

Taken on Saturday, 11 May, 2024 at 22:07 with Samsung Galaxy A10s.

I will cut my hair again next year, I hope it's not worse than this year's. If you have a good face, maybe any haircut or style can suit you, but not me. Hopefully I can be like those who have good faces one day.

The photos in this article were first published on my Instagram account on Saturday, 11 May, 2024.

I Need Money to Take Care of Myself

Self-care actually requires quite a bit of money. I need money to take care of myself and for now, because I don't have a job yet, the money comes from my mother. That's enough for basic care, I also don't want to ask for more for quite a lot of reasons.

Taken on Friday, 3 May, 2024 at 10:29 with Samsung Galaxy A10s.

When I remember that my physical appearance is not very good, I often feel down, especially because I have scoliosis and I also have an overbite. What needs to be cured first is my scoliosis and later my overbite.

I want to beautify my hair and it's expensive. I want to have straight hair with straight bangs like Sayoko Yamaguchi (山口小夜子), if you've seen my post about her. Ah, I hope one day my hair will be as beautiful as that, The main thing is that my hair is healthy.

Hopefully later I will have lots of money so I can cure my scoliosis and my overbite. I will also beautify my hair as I said before. This process may not be fast, I will be patient. The people who truly love me will be happy if I'm happy, that's for sure. 

The photos in this article were first published on my Instagram account on Saturday, 4 May, 2024.

Volcanic Ash on The Leaves of One of The Plants

Volcanic ash on the leaves of one of the plants in my grandmother's house. This is the result of the eruption of Ruang Volcano which is located in the Sangihe Islands, although I live in Manado City which is more than 100 kilometers (62 miles) from this volcano. 

Taken on Wednesday, 1 May, 2024 at 10:15 with Samsung Galaxy A10s.

Taken on Wednesday, 1 May, 2024 at 10:18 with Samsung Galaxy A10s.

Luckily I don't live near a volcano...actually I live near a volcano but it's an extinct volcano, it's Mount Klabat and it is the highest mountain in North Sulawesi Province, about 1,995 meters or more than 6,500 feet. It would be more exciting if it erupted again. 

The photos in this article were first published on my Instagram account on Wednesday, 1 May, 2024.