Halo! Sugeng Ndalu means good evening in Javanese. My name is Maria Magdalena Rahayu Ambarastuti or Ambar for short. I know. I have a name for three people at once. I’m from Indonesia and am Javanese. And as Javanese, my parents believe in the philosophical meaning of a name, that’s why they gave me such a long name. But I am not going to discuss about names and their meaning here. It’s 9.07 p.m in Central Java, Indonesia, so no time to waste on names explanation.
I work as professional English-Indonesian-English translator/interpreter currently at Gameloft Indonesia. At home, I play my role as diligent wife and do my part of the chores. And then I do what I like the most: reading and writing. Most of the times I will watch Orange Is the New Black instead of reading or writing. *big grin*
I like reading because I never get bored imagining things the writer wrote. And I could learn a lot of new things from reading.
I write because when I was a kid I used to imagine myself as a writer. This is because I love reading and eventually I want to become like those authors. I have lots of famous writers who inspire me and whenever I’m daydreaming, I would dream myself producing books that inspire and motivates other people. I write because when my heart is filled with unsettled feelings, I find writing is often the best way of channeling it. And when I was a kid, I found that pen and paper are my most loyal companions when I’m feeling blue. But I had not the confident to write for public.
I began to write for public because I could speak my thoughts and feelings more loud in writing than verbal. I started to write essays about history and politics turmoil in Indonesia. I continue to write even personal things because I found that when I share with people my experiences, they get to learn something. And then they ask me to write about it.
So, I write because I cannot just be a mere spectator of life’s events.
Amazing. I always wanted be a writer growing up as well! I love how you ended the post, “I write because I cannot just be a mere spectator of life’s events.” What a powerful statement!
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Thank you!Your words are both strong and beautiful
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“I began to write for public because I could speak my thoughts and feelings more loud in writing than verbal.!
It’s the same for me, although I find the more I write the better I speak.
Good post!
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Thank you 🙂 and I second your opinion; writing gives so much benefit, isn’t it?
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I don’t know where I’d be without it, and more recently, without the support of fellow bloggers.
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Yes, I agree, the writer records, participates in or reacts to events
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One of my grandmothers was from Java! Love the words you wrote at the end. Njoy the journey ahead! Much love from Holland! ❤
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Thank you! The Dutch and Indonesian go way back 😀 Warmest regards for your grandma
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Ah she is not alive anymore but I’m sure she’ll appreciate it anyways. ❤
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Oops, sincere apologies 😢
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I guess, I read and speak better (not in English though) than write, but I agree, writing can help other people be motivated. Keep up the good work!
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Many thanks! Let’s spread out the positive energy 🙂
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Why are you so adorable, mbak? (This is not sweet talk by the way because you really are!) I agree that writing is the best option to reflect our feelings. For me personally, writing can be a good therapy to remove half of my psychological burden. After writing a long post, I always feel more relax and calm. 🙂 Waiting for more inspiring words from you, mbak! Cheers!
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*blushing* thank you! Ayo, nulis bersama 🙂
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