Writing Spot Review – Erasmus Huis Library, Jakarta

February 16, 2019February 15, 2019 ~ Alicia Lidwina ~ 5 Comments

Several weeks ago, before I was hospitalized, I had the chance to visit this recently renovated library in South Jakarta. As the name suggests, the place is actually a library—only that it’s in the same building as the Netherlands’ cultural center building.

I first heard about the library from my Twitter feed. With a very eye-catching thumbnail, it’s hard to miss the announcement. I hadn’t been to the place yet—not even to the cultural center—but I had heard good things about it. In fact, one of my friends used to take a language course there, in preparation for her studies abroad.

Being the bibliophile that I am, and being somewhat desperate in search of a new writing spot, the place instantly caught my interest.

Fortunately, one of my friends was also inclined to check the place out.

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[REVIEW] FINAL FANTASY XV: So Much Potential….

July 7, 2018July 7, 2018 ~ Alicia Lidwina ~ 3 Comments

It comes without saying that I am super late into the fray. Yes; I know the game was released a couple of years ago, and I know that most people would probably have read dozens of better-written reviews on the net. But as a long-time fan of Final Fantasy, I just feel the need to write my personal take on their latest installment.

If you’ve been following me on this blog, then you would know that playing video games is one of my hobbies. I even wrote that Final Fantasy IX, with all its charms and flaws, was one of the games that changed my life. So you might be wondering, why would a devoted fan as myself be this late into playing the game? Continue reading “[REVIEW] FINAL FANTASY XV: So Much Potential….” →

POST Bookshop – a Short, Urban Escape

April 28, 2018April 26, 2018 ~ Alicia Lidwina ~ 2 Comments

I am no stranger to indie books. In fact, some of my best reading experiences was from reading independently published books. There is just something magical about holding an indie book in your hands—taking in all that is is, and realizing that the author did everything they could to bring this book into existence.

Of course, the same can be said about traditionally published books, but I cannot deny the quaint charm of indie books, especially since most of indie titles are elusive, limited, or even exclusive.

I had talked about my newfound love in Books Actually from my writing retreat post several months ago. And at that time, I had clearly thought going abroad would be the only chance of me ever discovering an indie bookstore, with the ample amount of branches a certain Indonesian major bookstore has. Imagine how delightful it was when I learned how wrong I was!

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The Garden of Words – a review

March 31, 2018 ~ Alicia Lidwina ~ Leave a comment

There is something about Shinkai Makoto’s works that moves my heart.

Maybe it’s the amazing artwork and animation render quality. Perhaps it’s the simplistic story concept that takes everyone’s breath away. Or maybe it’s just because the music sews everything perfectly. I couldn’t find one specific reason of my addiction towards Shinkai Makoto’s works, and I am content to announce that I don’t even care why. Continue reading “The Garden of Words – a review” →