Insights & Writings

A place where I share ideas, document what I'm learning, and reflect on technology, productivity, current affairs, and the experiences that shape my perspective.

My First Homelab Setup: A Tale of Manual Returns, Unexpected Costs, and Proxmox

It feels super satisfying to finally sit back and look at my long-awaited homelab setup running on the corner of my desk.

Posted on Aug 3rd, 2026

Goodbye Brave, Hello Zen: How Multi-Profile Fatigue Pushed Me to Switch

After spending nearly four months with Brave as my daily driver, I recently hit a bit of a wall.

Posted on Jun 20th, 2026

The Illusion of "Free" Meals and Independent Cooperatives

My mind has been a bit heavy lately after catching up on the national news.

Posted on Jun 4th, 2026

Congratulations! The Rupiah Hits a New All-Time High of Rp18,000!

Over the past few days, my social media feed has been flooded with depressing news about the stock market and the plummeting Rupiah.

Posted on Jun 4th, 2026

My Experiment with a Social Media Fast

A few days ago, I had a bit of a wake-up call after checking the screen time report on my phone.

Posted on Apr 3rd, 2026