My usual padlet by Aillyn Estherrina

Finding Olaf

aillynestherrina — 2025-01-10 03:39:13 UTC

Olaf, a scruffy white dog with tired eyes, wandered through the streets, searching for the family he had lost. His paws were bruised, and his fur was messy from the rain, but he never gave up. One day, he met a cheerful golden retriever named junior, who noticed he looked sad and offered to help. Junior was full of energy and told olaf stories about his own family, making him feel less alone. Together, they conquered rainy nights, dodged fast cars, and shared whatever food they could find. As they traveled, olaf felt a growing bond with junior and was thankful for his company. When they finally reached his old home, olaf's heart filled with excitement. But as he looked at junior something struck him, he wasn’t just a friend, he was his brother, the one he thought he'd never see again. Overjoyed, olaf barked his name, and Junior, thrilled by the reunion, dashed across the road to reach their family faster. In his excitement, unfortunately he didn’t see the car speeding toward him. Olaf froze as the car struggled to break the car. His heart ached as he realized he had found his long-lost brother, only to lose him again forever.

Fahombo Batu: A Tradition That can Change Nias Boys’ Boyhood Forever

aillynestherrina — 2025-01-13 07:41:26 UTC

Nias Island, located off the western coast of Sumatra, is a place where time appears to have stood still, with the Nias people fiercely maintaining their traditional way of life. One of their cultural practices is Fahombo Batu, a ritual that showcases the bravery and strength of young boys. This tradition challenges participants not only physically but also mentally and emotionally, pushing them to overcome their fears and reach their full potential. Fahombo Batu marks the beginning of their journey into adulthood, it requires extraordinary physical skill and determination from those who take part.

This tradition is more than just a test of strength. For the Nias people, Fahombo Batu is a special event that shows a boy is ready to become a man. It connects the younger generation to their families, ancestors, and the whole village. By completing the ritual, the boys show they are ready to take on adult responsibilities, like helping their community, protecting their family, and keeping their culture alive.

In the end, Fahombo Batu is more than a tradition, it’s a powerful journey that shapes the boys of Nias into men. It connects them to their roots, strengthens their character, and prepares them for the challenges of adult hood. That's why this tradition should be kept in the people in of Nias forever.

Wacky Willy AD

aillynestherrina — 2025-04-08 06:51:07 UTC

https://youtu.be/TmFLtVgX3CE?si=Vs1VrDe90bx7N4dk

What I get from this ad is that the first thing you notice about a person is, of course, their appearance—and what decorates our appearance is clothing. In the ad, the male lead falls in love with the female lead because of the way she dresses. She wears the brand Wacky Willy, so the male lead decides to wear Wacky Willy too, hoping that the female lead will notice him. But it turns out it doesn't work, and he gets rejected many times. However, even though he gets rejected, at least now he has cool clothes.

The ad also shows a background character who wants to wear cool clothes (Wacky Willy) so he can appear on camera without his face being blurred. In the end, the message is that even in difficult situations, Wacky Willy will always make you shine.