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The Hard Truths

by Devi

💌 A space for self-reflection+ a diary of an 🇮🇩 in 🇩🇪

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No one is really "self-made"

Hey you, The idea of being “self-made” is often glamorized as a testament to individual triumph. Self-made billionaires. Self-made women. But being the social creatures that we are, can one truly claim to be self-made? A few days ago, I told my boyfriend about my aspirations to be a self-made woman. My concept of it came from years of being independent. Leaving home was a big step in that direction. Ever since I ventured solo to another city for my bachelor’s degree, I knew I wanted to strike...

about 1 month ago • 2 min read
gray and black laptop computer on white table

Hey you, Though I don’t really write in ink these days, at least in the digital realm where screens illuminate our paths, my words have been gracefully dancing across pixels. Yet, I confess that my writing routine remains a constant struggle to tame the chaos that is consistency. There have been moments when life’s demands and unexpected detours have forced me to take hiatuses from the craft I hold dear. Though necessary, these pauses have sometimes left me feeling like being off-beat. One...

11 months ago • 5 min read
two wooden dummy hugging figures

Hey you, Love has a way of sweeping us off our feet, filling our hearts with warmth and hope. But beneath the surface of bliss, a quiet fear lingers—an unspoken worry that whispers, “What if it all slips away?” Such a thought visits me occasionally whenever I nestle into the cozy nook of our couch, wrapped in the warmth of his arms. We’d giggle and playfully map out our dreams for the future. Amidst the tenderness, doubts like, “What if life takes us on different paths? What if our dreams...

11 months ago • 4 min read
aerial view of city buildings near body of water during daytime

Hey you, In the delicate dance between my Indonesian roots and my new German home, I've never truly discovered the true power of biculturalism: the ability to weave threads of two cultures into a tapestry that celebrates both my heritage and the love I’ve found in unexpected places. As I set out on an adventure that took me far from the streets I knew in Germany and deep into the heart of Coimbra, Portugal, one experience (or question) stood out. “Hi, where are you from?” And for a split...

12 months ago • 5 min read
man holding broken mirror

Hey you, There was a hiking trail this week that I wanted to make to the very top so bad but couldn’t. My boyfriend could still go on if he wanted to, but he decided to also stop and go home with me. I felt bad and apologized. “Don’t be sorry. It’s still a nice day. And you walked so far already. Did you see that below? We came from there.” I looked, and oh boy, was that the highest thing I ever hiked. Even more than the 385.3m elevation of Jenzig, a mountain in the city where I currently...

12 months ago • 5 min read
sleeping woman in train at daytime

Hey you, What do you think one should do to live life to the fullest? How would you describe yours? Mine would be to experience as much as possible. During my first semester in Germany, I took eight courses, including an intensive German class and an English speaking class, while going on dates with local guys and making international friends. My second year was filled with remote work, rock climbing sessions, and relationship ups and downs. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to get the most...

about 1 year ago • 5 min read
man walking beside graffiti wall

Hey you, I’ve never thought of myself as anything other than a writer, marketer, and creator, at least in the last few years. Last month, I talked about my career with my boyfriend. We knew I’d need backup plans if writing, marketing, and creating didn’t pan out. I told him I’d love to work in the service industry. Perhaps somewhere like a cafe, bakery, or hostel. Although I never intended to work in this sector full-time, I’ve had previous experience. And they’re some of the best jobs I’ve...

over 1 year ago • 4 min read
shallow focus photography of man in suit jacket's back

Hey you, I sometimes resent being the player in today’s job search, even though it’s been such an evolution from yesterday’s. No longer do we have to browse newspapers for job openings and send out printed resumes. Nor looking for information about the company in the library or the news. Nor checking the answering machine for an interview invitation. The internet’s made it much easier to search and apply for our dream job. There are templates and guides for a CV, cover letter, portfolio,...

over 1 year ago • 3 min read
macro photography of brown gras

Hey you, I believe we have purpose and direction when we know our “why.” Driven by the freedom of expression that comes with being a creator, I decided to join the other 165 million creators in the creator economy. I divide my content into five buckets. I put together my newsletter and blog to catch the attention of potential future employers. It’ll showcase my writing skills and evidence that I put my spare time to good use. My posts on social media are designed to get more eyeballs and...

over 1 year ago • 4 min read
heart marker print

Hey you, How do you love? For as long as I can remember, worrying about someone I loved always came without question. When I got sick, my parents saw me in pain and took me to the doctor to help me feel better. Their worry was an expression of love. They wanted to make sure I was safe. That meant they loved me, and I did feel loved. That became one of my ways to love until I learned it wasn't supposed to be like that. When my boyfriend was going through something that troubled him, I told him...

over 1 year ago • 3 min read
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