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<p>Discover how two simple terms tell the story of women’s roles and rights in Indonesia’s history. Source: Kicauanuri ‘Wanita’ and ‘Perempuan’ have the same meaning when referring to women. However, their origins and the distinct meanings they have developed over various periods of leadership in Indonesia make this discussion significant. Understanding the history behind these<a class="more-link" href="https://kicauanurimedia.wordpress.com/2025/01/20/perempuan-vs-wanita-term

<p>&#8220;Pulling off dirty tricks takes two to tango—cunning and shameless individuals.&#8221; —Dirty Vote (Full Movie) Photo by Dirty Vote (Full Movie) on YouTube Three top legal minds—Zainal Arifin Mochtar, Bivitri Susanti, and Feri Amsari—are pulling back the curtain in Dirty Vote. This documentary exposes how political power is being used (and abused) to win elections and<a class="more-link" href="https://kicauanurimedia.wordpress.com/2024/02/13/formulating-such-dirty-sc

<p>When a secretary’s idea is stolen by her boss, she seizes an opportunity to steal it back by pretending she has her boss’ job. Source: Working Girl (1988) Film: Working Girl. Year: 1988. Genre: Comedy/Drama/Romance. Rating: R. Director: Mike Nichols Forget glass slippers — this Cinderella is strutting into the office in Louboutins, ready to take on Wall Street.<a class="more-link" href="https://kicauanurimedia.wordpress.com/2024/01/11/i-have-a-head-for-business-and-a-bod-f

<p>When It’s Hard to Play Hard to Get — Read This! Photo by Vince Fleming on Unsplash Did you ever feel like you were just too easy for a boy you had a crush on? Was it downright cringeworthy? Of course, it is; in my mind, I always question myself — Why did I ever do that? Why did<a class="more-link" href="https://kicauanurimedia.wordpress.com/2025/02/10/i-was-too-easy-for-a-boy-i-had-a-crush-on/">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">&#8220;I Was Too Easy for a B

<p>When love tastes intoxicatingly sweet. Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash Rum Raisin. 7 p.m. clockingI hear you knockingHugs and kisses all over meIt tastes intoxicatingly sweet, honey. Take a hint, Come right here, Take off your glasses,Let’s make the thickest molasses. Crushing sugarcane all day,Low blood sugar in a way,I became a demanding fascistHurry up! fed me<a class="more-link" href="https://kicauanurimedia.wordpress.com/2025/02/08/rum-raisin-latte-series-poems-writ

<p>When a Vacation to Karimunjawa Turns into a Plankton Rescue Mission Photo by Roman Razyev on Pixabay Indonesian version When I was in 4th grade, every recess, like clockwork, Bayu, Ayu, and I would park in the garden right in front of the library. Not to read, mind you — to chat and swap stories about our year-end breaks.<a class="more-link" href="https://kicauanurimedia.wordpress.com/2024/07/06/short-story-planktons-epic-alliance/">Continue reading <span class="screen-rea

<p>In third grade, I was a nerdy girl with short hair and an ordinary face. I never imagined that boy would like me romantically. Photo by Les Anderson on Unsplash Indonesian version. Ari was a sweet, skinny, and tall boy who ranked second from the bottom in our class. He confessed his feelings to me through<a class="more-link" href="https://kicauanurimedia.wordpress.com/2024/06/09/puppy-love/">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">&#8220;Puppy Love&#8221;</span><

<p>Different Relationships, Honest Conversations, and Finding Your Person. Photo by kabita Darlami on Unsplash Looking for “the one” is a personal journey with no guarantees, and I’ve learned a lot about what I’m looking for. Here’s the thing: I’ve learned much over the past few years about what I’m looking for. I’ve discovered that dating in this<a class="more-link" href="https://kicauanurimedia.wordpress.com/2024/03/13/modern-dating-decoded-finding-the-one-in-a-world-of-opt

<p>How Emotional Pain Shapes Lives and the Path to Healing. Photo by Priscilla Du Preez 🇨🇦 on Unsplash Trauma is more frequent than people believe, and it is not just a clinical phrase. It is our emotional response to life’s most difficult situations. Accidents, traumatic incidents, and natural calamities are among examples. They shook us to our<a class="more-link" href="https://kicauanurimedia.wordpress.com/2024/02/18/riding-the-emotional-rollercoaster-the-reality-of-traum

<p>Every cringe moment of mine, living in my head rent-free and waiting to be triggered again, haunts me, fills me with angst, and makes me want to punch myself. Photo by ian dooley on Unsplash “Does anyone remember about my cringe moment?” “This thing not just happened to me, right?” “Does anyone else feel the same as<a class="more-link" href="https://kicauanurimedia.wordpress.com/2024/02/12/my-anxietys-begging-for-a-shovel-to-bury-those-cringe-memories-six-feet-under/">Cont

<p>Discovering what my family does that reminded me how much my family loves me. Photo by Tyler Nix on Unsplash I was feeling like a lone wolf, totally disconnected from my pack. But then, boom! I discovered something that melted my icy heart and reminded me how much my family loves me. Caught Dad’s phone doing some<a class="more-link" href="https://kicauanurimedia.wordpress.com/2024/02/11/i-was-wrong-my-family-loves-me-unconditionally/">Continue reading <span class="screen-r

<p>How I Went from Thinking &#8220;I&#8217;m Not Like Other Girls&#8221; Made Me Cool to Realizing I Was Just Unbearable — And Why Embracing My Inner Basic Queen Was the Best Decision Ever. Photo by Kenny Eliason on Unsplash I used to be a pick-me girl — fully convinced that being &#8220;not like other girls&#8221; made me special. I&#8217;d roll my eyes<a class="more-link" href="https://kicauanurimedia.wordpress.com/2024/02/10/how-i-stopped-trying-to-be-different-and-realize

<p>Build a Page That Attracts, Engages, and Keeps Customers Coming Back. Photo by Kenny Eliason on Unsplash A strong online presence is like having a cool tent in a busy marketplace. People wander by, check out your stuff, and might even step inside to see what you’re all about. Facebook is like a giant digital market; your<a class="more-link" href="https://kicauanurimedia.wordpress.com/2024/02/01/build-the-brand-on-digital-market-a-guide-to-mastering-facebook/">Continue read

<p>This love letter is addressed to me in the future. Photo by Anthony Tran on Unsplash Gloom Room Last day in this room,A touch of sadness lingers,Memories in twenties gloom. I wish I could leave it all behind,Locked in this space, confined. Yet the blue isn’t in these walls,It lives within my mind’s halls.A bittersweet farewell,To this<a class="more-link" href="https://kicauanurimedia.wordpress.com/2024/01/19/i-ka/">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">&#8220;/

<p>Love in Pieces: How We Built Something Real, Brick by Brick. Photo by Kicauanuri created with Bing Image Creator Let someone know how much they’re cherished– and they’ll bring a beautiful burst of color when displayed in a vase. The Lego rose sat on my desk, a prickly memorial of a love- pieced brick by brick. Brick<a class="more-link" href="https://kicauanurimedia.wordpress.com/2024/01/11/she-is-cherished-with-roses-and-he-chills-with-the-hottest/">Continue reading <span

<p>How to Keep Your Online Life Private Without Confusion, Slow Speeds, or Tech Jargon. Photo by Petter Lagson on Unsplash Data privacy in today’s online jungle is as rare as a unicorn. Every click leaves a digital footprint. Malicious actors lurk around every corner, eager to snatch your information. That’s where Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) come in.<a class="more-link" href="https://kicauanurimedia.wordpress.com/2023/12/21/level-up-your-online-privacy-the-2023-vpn-guide-

<p>Navigating Confidence Without Letting It Run the Show. Photo by Orkun Azap on Unsplash The ego — that little voice in our heads that hypes us up but can also trip us up — plays a significant role, especially in our twenties when we’re still figuring stuff out. It’s a mixed bag, helping us chase our goals while sometimes complicating life.<a class="more-link" href="https://kicauanurimedia.wordpress.com/2023/11/30/keeping-your-ego-in-check-striking-the-right-balance/">Contin

<p>Easy, Down-to-Earth Tips to Help You Stay Chill, Keep Your Sanity, and Handle Whatever Life Throws Your Way Without Feeling Overwhelmed. Photo by Nik on Unsplash Life can be a lot sometimes; that feels like a never-ending to-do list, and stress creeps in. However, staying calm isn’t about having some superhuman zen powers. It’s about little<a class="more-link" href="https://kicauanurimedia.wordpress.com/2023/11/28/coping-mechanisms-for-stressful-situations/">Continue readi

<p>He said he loves me, and I love him more, but I don’t want to this distance hurt me anymore. Photo by Laura Chouette on Unsplash Tears heal wounds. I agreed to connect across the miles,Little did I know, from time to time,This attachment would destroy my smile,Even though I try to respect his lucrative time. Yet my<a class="more-link" href="https://kicauanurimedia.wordpress.com/2023/08/29/faraway-connection-series-poems-written-by-kicauanuri/">Continue reading <span class=

<p>I was pretty naive back then and here I am, writing down all my innocent sentences. Photo by Laura Chouette on Unsplash Doppelgänger German folklore holds thatSeeing one’s doppelgänger is an omen of death.Am I cursed when I see yours?For when I see your doppelgänger, It kills me. Should I fear for my lifeWhen your doppelgänger<a class="more-link" href="https://kicauanurimedia.wordpress.com/2023/08/26/catch-22-series-poems-written-by-kicauanuri/">Continue reading <span clas