Author: Hayu Hamemayu

  • Australia or Sweden?

    During my first weeks in Lund, every time I met new people, they always asked me same question: “What do you think about Sweden?” It sounds like a simple question, but honestly, it is hard for me to answer. Not because I don’t like Sweden, but because I never really ask myself about that. I… →

  • 9 Swedish Cakes and Pastries You Should Know (and Eat!)

    Winter, for me, is the best time for culinary adventure. Why? Because you can eat a lot and blame it on the weather. You can chew all day long and simply say “It’s the weather” when your significant others start to complain about that. Haha. Having that principle, no wonder I gain some weights after… →

  • The Story of the Unsettled Family

    I was driving one of my good friends to the airport when he asked, “So you’re moving to Sweden? All of you?” “Yes!” I replied. “When?” “By the end of this month or early December maximum.” And then he gave me that “whatttt???” look, showing how surprised he was to know about our decision. “But… →

  • Surat-surat yang Tak Pernah Sampai*

    Hari masih pagi saat aku berdiri, menunggu dengan tak sabar, antrian di Inglewood OPost. Dari jauh kulihat hanya dua, dari biasanya empat, konter layanan yang buka. Tak heran antriannya sepanjang ini. Aku menghitung dalam hati jumlah orang yang berdiri di depanku. Masih delapan lagi. Masih lama. Aku menghembuskan nafas panjang. Mulai bosan dengan hal yang… →

  • Pedasnya Sepiring Oseng-Oseng Mercon*

    Makanan apa yang terlintas di benak Anda ketika mendengar kata Jogja? Gudeg tentu saja. Kemudian Bakpia, Geplak, atau mungkin makanan-makanan di lesehan Malioboro. Jika itu jawaban Anda, Anda benar. Tapi jika Anda menyangka bahwa hanya itu jenis makanan yang ada di Jogja, Anda salah besar. →