7 Portraits of Rachmania Arunita who Stay Productive During the Covid-19 Pandemic, Gardening and Breeding Worms

Rachmania found a unique way to stay productive while staying at home, especially since this 34-year-old woman has a trauma that she still cannot forget.

"There are several ways to shop, it's therapeutic. Plants, cats, yes. Gardening and taking care of worms too," Rachmania said when met at her residence in Cinere, Depok, West Java recently.

Initially, Rachmania started to busy herself with vegetable gardening. But because the plants attracted rats, she switched to taking care of ornamental plants like Janda Bolong in her backyard.

Not joking around, Rachmania mentioned that one of the ornamental plants in her garden is worth tens of millions, obtained from her sibling. Nevertheless, she is not afraid of her plants being stolen by someone.

In addition, it turns out that the writer of the film Lost In Love also farms worms. Although it started as a joke, worm farming activities that she does apparently can be a source of inspiration as well as a promising business.

"Initially, I liked making soil mixtures because each plant has different soil requirements. I started breeding worms because fertile plants need worms to make the soil loose. But then I realized that buying worms can be expensive. After I googled it, I found out that worm farming is an environmentally friendly business," she explained.

Being productive during a pandemic like Rachmania is a must, KLovers. However, always remember to #IngatPesanIbu (Remember Mother's Message). Always wear a mask, wash your hands regularly, and don't forget to maintain social distance.