To the Ones I Call Home

A quiet soul with a deep love for creating. Though life has brought her into the beautiful chaos of motherhood and being a full-time homemaker, she hasn’t let go of her dreams. She still believes in purpose, in growth, in staying empowered. Even if her world now mostly revolves around home and family. 

Back in her school days, Vinanda was far from invisible. In both junior and senior high school, she was chosen as Vice President of the student council. She brought home trophies and certificates from various competitions. 

Born and raised in Makassar, she later earned a scholarship from the Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Information (Kominfo). She went on to earn her Master’s degree in Communication Studies from Hasanuddin University, completing it in just 1 year and 8 months and graduating with the highest honors. Cum Laude, GPA 4.0.

This is her second book, and it’s more personal than anything she’s shared before. It’s a collection of poems and quiet writings for her family. Pieces that trace the emotional landscape of becoming a mother. The identity shifts, the silent questions, the soft joys, and the moments of doubt. All of it, poured into words. Through this book, Vinanda opens a small window into her inner world, one where love grows alongside longing, where silence holds meaning, and where being a mother doesn’t erase who she is but reshapes her into something even fuller. 

“No matter what, family comes first.”