A Leap and the Shadow

“All growth is a leap in the dark, a spontaneous, unpremeditated act without benefit of experience.” 
(Henry Mille)

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The great debate inside me, whether I am the black bird or the blue bird, doesn't matter anymore now. So long as I still have my wings to fly high, ride the wind, take the leap, and soar~ I'll be perfectly fine. 

Life has been a roller coaster; it has been a great adventure and still is. Ups and downs with a twist here and there. In and out the rabbit hole. I used to be really terrified to get stumbled on that dark shadow; forgetting that it might be the one that make the adventure worthwhile: the mystery of growing up. Doubt has made me forget the one most important thing to live the life wholly. Not anymore now.

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Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow. 

-Dream by Langston Hughes-

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Now, here comes the parade of dreams coming true: a new playground, a self-created rare opportunity, a little corner of the world that might as well follow, a new friendship comes with a new opportunity, and the wind that guides me home on and on. This time, I'll try harder not to get overwhelmed by whatever comes along. This might be the big leap I've been searching for. On and on, I've learned the art of stumbling upon that shadow. Now I'm not afraid of the shadow anymore. I'll take the leap and ride the wind to help me soar. Dare enough to dream bigger than it used to be.

Wish me all the best, will you?

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Miy

Cape / (x)s.m.l.

Batik Dress / a.k.k.u.

Tight / Centro

Accessories / here and there

Wedge Shoes / Friday to Sunday

Photographed by Dito Yuwono

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Love,