Eid Report

As I said in my previous post, I couldn’t wait for this year’s Eid… Well, Eid is indeed the best days in the whole year!! Let me count my blessings:

1. My big family gathers, stayed in my house. Some slept in bedroom, many slept in the living room. My house practically became the loudest house in that little town. 

2. We went to the river every day. We barbecued. My skin got darker. I got uglier because of the sunburn. Nevertheless, I was happy every single day. 

3. The whole villagers gathered for Ikan Larangan. It wasn’t as exciting as the last time (cause some villagers did not come) but for me, it never lost its fun. 

4. There was also an additional occasion where all the single males and females ate together for the last Ramadhan breakfast. It turned out inspire me to do something for my village.
5. Millions of little blessings I have each day. 

My Kind of Thanksgiving

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Westerns have Thanksgiving, Valentine, and Christmas at different days. We Easterns have all of those in one single occasion: Idul Fitri, and it's just around the corner!! I couldn't be more excited than I am right now. It is practically the only occasion I can and have to go back home. You bet it right if you conclude the last time I went home was in last year's Idul Fitri. Every 'perantau' goes home to celebrate Idul Fitri every year. Perantau is a Minang term referring to someone who goes out of the comfort of their hometown to further place to study or make a living. I am also a Perantau, always have been since I was not even 10 years old. 

To me, Idul Fitri is way bigger compared to those three occasions I mentioned (though I don't celebrate any of them at all). This is the day we truly apologize for what we did, the day we forgive everyone despite of what they've done. This is the day we love each other again, at the same time love ourselves enough to forgive and start new. This is the day we celebrate all the good things in life, thank Allah and everything He has been giving us unconditionally through our loved people. There could be no better day than Idul Fitri. 

As for you who wonder what we Muslims do during the day, I'm here pleased to explain.

Spontaneous Exploring (while you're sick)

To go outside when you're feeling sick is probably not the best option. Your doctor would not let you, and if you live with your parents, they'd get freaked out and lock all the doors and windows. But what if you're the kind of person who take going outside/exploring as one of your medication choices? I am that kind of person. 

Udara Segar dan Kuda Makan Sampah

Hari Senin kemarin dimulai dengan kegiatan lari pagi bersama adik-adik. Tujuan favorit kita adalah Lapangan Khatib Sulaiman, Bancah Laweh (atau sering disebut masyarakat setempat sebagai Lapangan Kuda). Selain pemandangan perbukitan yang bagus, lapangan adalah tempat favorit saya jogging karena bisa mengandalkannya sebagai ukuran kekuatan fisik saya. Misalnya, hari ini saya hanya bisa mengelilingi lapangan dua kali, minggu depan alhamdulillah bisa tiga kali, dst. Sunrise di sana juga breathtaking. 

Kelas: Ruang Tidur Paling Nyaman

Fenomena murid tidur di kelas bukanlah hal baru bagi siapapun. Termasuk saya, yang dulu selalu memilih kursi paling belakang agar bisa tidur nyenyak. Tidak heran jika teman-teman SMA dulu menjuluki kelas sebagai tempat tidur paling nyaman. Salah satu alasan kenapa seseorang bisa tidur nyaman adalah: lelah dan bosan. Hal ini jadi tanda tanya besar bagi kita semua. Haruskan kelas, yang sejatinya adalah ruangan tempat menuntut ilmu bekal hidup, yang mendapat julukan ini?