Some Finished Business

After a while, I know I lost my “title” as blog writer.


People grow, status changed, and so on. 

However, writing still holds a special place within. So..here we go.

2018 is a big year. I wouldn’t say the biggest, but it’s big. I wouldn’t say it’s life changing (that’s 2016), but it is still a big one. A lot happen in 2018. I just realized it when I tweeted this out just a couple days ago. 


Not that it matters that much but I actually lower my dose up to 87.5% 

If not seconds, it was hours after I tweeted it I realized that I actually have sooooooo many achievements that would fight for those top 3. The bird tweeted and there’s no such “regret”—regret sounds like a heavy word but I can’t think of any synonym. However, I think my future me would love to acknowledge every achievement I’ve gained within the year. Each one of them needs acknowledgment.

Without further ado, here they are *drum rolls*
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  1. Finished revision of my under-graduate thesis
  2. Have a farewell dinner with bf—it was pretty premature though. We don't know where we headed, but I was quite sure I was moving back to Jakarta
  3. Contributed in Kelas Inspirasi Bandung 6 #KIBDG6—I always loveeeeee volunteering
  4. Applied to some vacancies—which was exciting!
  5. Done my 2nd TOEFL test—I aimed for a higher score, but the score is actually quite much higher than my 1st one.
  6. Donated some clothes
  7. Having my baby got shown at an architectural exhibition
  8. Got my first job
  9. Graduated
  10. Went to work, for real, for the first time
  11. Applied and got my own NPWP
  12. Loving the job 
  13. Had a successful MRI—but the result isn’t that satisfying, lol 
  14. Giving out my first angpao to my nieces and nephews 
  15. Had my first 5K run 
  16. Went to Paramore concert with bf—we don't really share the same music preferences, so it's an achievement^^
  17. Had my second 5K run
  18. Went to gym (most of the time) twice weekly 
  19. Bought my first goat for qurban on Ied Adha 
  20. Paid for my medical trip 
  21. Had saving 
  22. Initiated my first investment 
  23. Exchanged to stainless straw 
  24. Exchanged to some-other sustainable items 
  25. Learning more about minimalism and zero waste lifestyle—wish me luck?
  26. Delivered some e-waste to be recycled, for the first time 
  27. Say no to some plastic bag offer 
  28. Bought clothes with my own shopping bag—which I thought was next level #proud 
  29. Planned my first getaway oversea with some friends—and have no difficulty in terms of permit (from parents) 
  30. Running oversea—in Singapore, to be specific
  31. Paid for (some of) my own bills 
  32. Went on a little getaway with bf’s fam 
  33. Taking cashless TransJakarta for the first time—the last time I took it was about 6 years ago, and the transaction was all cash 
  34. Taking commuter line for the first time 
  35. Having my budget planned 
  36. Bought gift for parents
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Of course, I went past a lot of regrets along the way as well. Unfinished books, immature behaviour, impulsive and stupid decisions. However...let's focus on the good things, shall we?

P.S. I don't really celebrate new year eve since...2015 or so, but, here's to 2019!

Not Feeling 22, Because I'm Not

Thought for Days

I've been thinking.


The thought of leaving Bandung is saddening. I love Bandung. It's where most of my big family (from both sides, mom's & dad's) lives. That's why, long time before I went to college, I often went to Bandung to visit the family. Not to mention that I was born here.

However, the thought of living in Bandung scares me. I'm not really sure why. Maybe because I've spent most of my live in Jakarta (---or Cibubur, you name it). That city also has a big part in my heart. That's where my home is. Eventhough...I live in a house of mine in Bandung as well. The thought of making that house my first house is scary.

Don't ask me why. I don't know. Maybe, just maybe. I'm afraid of the future. I'm not as curious as I was with the future.