Selamat Idul Fitri/Eid 1445 H

Another year, another Eid away from home. (But where is home, really?) This year’s Eid falls on Wednesday. In the beginning I had no intention of cooking traditional dishes like before, because it’s gonna be in the middle of the week, and I couldn’t invite anyone. But then in the supermarket, I was inspired. I …

Eid Al Fitr 1442 H

Another eid amid the pandemic. However, I feel much much better than last year. I got to meet my family, and also the extended ones from both of my parents’ side (virtually). Even if it meant I sacrificed some sleep. (Although I was better presented for the later session) Funny enough, when I showed up, …

2020: My own reflections

On the new year of 2020, my friends brought a Greek New Year’s cake (Βασιλόπιτα) for us to cut at midnight. By divine providence, I got the slice which contains the coin 🪙, and it is believed that those who got the coin will get lucky 🍀 So I entered the year, believing that 2020 …

Alicia is turning 30!

If anyone ever asked me what the most important day of the year is, I would not hesitate to say ‘my birthday.’ So you can imagine how I felt when I figured out that big celebration was out of the table for this year. I mean, I’m turning 30! It’s big! When else could I …

The Mug Cake Experiment

Jadi ceritanya sebelum puasa aku sempet belanja di supermarket sejuta umat bernama Willy's di bilangan Friedhemsplan, Stockholm. Pas mau bayar, aku ngeliat setumpuk buku masak gitu deket pintu keluarnya Nah entah kesambet apa, tiba-tiba aku mikir, 'Ih pengen deh beli buku masak itu.' dan akhirnya aku beli aja dong, ga cuma satu tapi DUA buku …

Hari Ketigapuluh – Ujian

Wow! Ga kerasa ternyata udah 30 hari aku di Swedia.. 😀 alhamdulillah yah..meski flunya belum sembuh juga. Huhuw BTW,di hari ketiga puluh ini pertama kalinya aku ujian. Jadi di kuliahku yg sistemnya blok ini, di pertengahan ada ujian tengah course gitu. Ga dimasukin nilai c,tapi ujian ini kaya simulasi buat ujian sebenarnya gitu. Trus udah …