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Dear R & R,

I promised to write letters for you later, I failed. I just miss you, or someone else related to me and you, of course. That's the reason.

Life has been quite unpredictable lately. I have just resigned from my job and being in a transition from what-so-called ordinary working woman to another stage of life is pretty sucks. I am not sure if everyone feels the same, or it's just me with my chaotic hours of sleep and awful biological clock since I left my job.

Well, that's not the point I want to tell you, Sweethearts.

Let me tell you what I am doing now; I'm sorting my photos, some of them will be packed along with my stuffs and fly with me, while the rest will stay here, at home. I'm not into taking loads of pictures of myself every hour or every day, what's important to me is capturing moments. The best time of your life in which you think you might miss it someday or, you might never see it again. The moments you will never experience it again.

So sweethearts, capture a moment when you feel you have to. Keep them in a safe place. You may keep the loveliest ones in one place so you can see it anytime you want. When you have to travel, bring some of them with you, just in case a loneliness aches you. Be grateful for the people you love and love you in return. Draw up their smiles in your heart so you don't feel lonely. 

Hug them while you can. 

"You don't take a photograph, you make it" - Ansel Adams

I wish you good memories, just like mine.

Love,

Me.

To R & R

Hello, R

You know, disturbance is inevitable, but downfall is optional. You can't expect the storm to stop, but you can expect yourself to be fine. Be a home, be the place everyone belong. Be good, be the most wonderful friend everyone ever stumbled upon --or if you can't, just stay there and be a horizon where everyone would leave their heart. Some places might become lonely and even lonelier, but you'll be tough as I know.
Be strong, that's why I gave you the name Rakata.


Hello, R

Play your role, for everyone who's trying to reach you. They may fall, they may be hurt, but please secure them with your warmth. Don't be cocky, know how to deal with your beauty. Be a friendliest friend, be a paradise in everyone's heart. Some things might be hard and even harder, but you'll be great as usual.
Be tough and splendid, that's why I gave you the name Rinjani.


To R & R,

Do not whine. Later if you have questions, find the answers by your own. I can't help you, so does your father. The only person who can do it is yourself. This is something you have to work out on your own.
But don't be scared, don't think about yourself too often, because you and you are parts of the scenery.



P.S I hope you can stand with the cold.


Warmest hug,

Me,
hours before my morning flight

Picture taken in Muara Wahau, East Borneo