Two Months Already?

Hi, it's been almost two months after the graduation vibes. And I think it's too late to post any photo about that celebration. But, I just kinda miss it. Being away from home makes me realize that I should be grateful of everything I have. I experience a lot of new things. Stepping outside my comfort zone, where I have to live by my own. But yup, I kinda miss these things: My family, my dear friends, and absolutely home.

 

Mission Completed!

Dear, everyone. In this post, I'm going to share my happiness that I finally finished my study in this engineering school. Alhamdulillah, I praise Allah for letting me passed all of these things successfully. And these people are the ones who always being so supportive. I'm beyond happy and grateful to have them by my side. 

When I was about to enter the college, I was not so sure about everything. I never had a thought about my self in the future. But, I love math and physics. My parents ever asked me whether I was interested to go to medical school because most of the high school students would do anything to enter that favorite school. But, nope thank you. I don't like hospital and blood just freaks me out. I was 100% sure that I will never tackle those challenges. Then, my goal was to enter the engineering school. At that moment, going to Bandung was my dream, entering the first rank university in Indonesia. I fell in love with that school when the first time I went there with my Mom to visit her lecturer. Yup, my Mom studied there for her master degree. However, I really did not know what happened. But somehow, I had the thought that perhaps these four years are the time for me to enjoy the moment with my parents before going further or having another journey. The fact that I don't have any young brother/sister who will stay with my parents after my brother and I leaving the house sometimes makes me scared. So then, I chose to stay in Jogja so that I could have more time with my parents.

On these four years, sometimes I had this thought that perhaps If I chose that school, I would have more opportunities, I would have more network, I would become more independent, and so on. But then I feel relieve that I have these kind of feeling, happiness and content. I am grateful for every conversation when we had dinner time together, for every single support my family gave me during my endeavor to finish my study, and the things I would never had If I did not choose to stay. One of the most important thing is that I was there watching my Dad struggled a lot the past few months and I was there beside him during his hard time.

So, that's the story why I am here, majoring Chemical Engineering in Universitas Gadjah Mada. I am also beyond grateful that I meet so many kindhearted people. I also can meet my old friends regularly without the challenge of the distance. Eventually, I realize that this way is the better one for me. Alhamdulillah.

July 13th 2017 was the big day, the one that I thought would be so scary and I could not pass it. So many hard works behind, sleepless nights, endless grumble, and stuck moment. But yeah, I nailed it! Mission completed. Alhamdulillah, I will never ever do this without Allah, the one and only. And these are my support system who also help me to make this happen.

1. Family

Ayah, Bunda, Mas Aji. Those people who will always have my back. The super awesome human being who will always be my biggest inspiration. I have my biggest fear that I won't make them proud. I always under estimate my self for that. But, I have to be so grateful that never in my life they push me to do this and that. All they give me just the endless advice and support. Thank you so much for always believing in me and my dreams, even when I always disbelieve in my own self. For the rest of my family, especially Bulik Nani who has looked after me since my childhood, thank you so much for being super lovely and super kind. I owe you so much.

2. Sule

I knew her since the very first year of my university life. I never had a plan to do my final project with my close friends because I think that it will be easier to work professionally. But then, I ended up to work with her for about 8 months and it was not bad at all. As a matter of fact, the road was not straight. I believe that each team has their own ups and downs during these process. I got stuck too many times. Thank you Sule for keeping up with me these past few months & for understand me and my working style :p

3. Marique

Let's say that I grow up with them. I met them on 2007, can't believe that it has been 10 years. We did so many things together when we were so young. Life was easy and simple. Then we graduated from junior high school and were separated in three different high school and completely 7 different major in university. However, I'm glad to know that we still stick on each other until now. Still close and getting stronger. 

Shafa was with me on our senior high school, perhaps that's why I become so close with her. And thank to her, the cheerful girl, for always being here the whole time. She has became a part of my life. I tell her literally every single thing which happen in my life. My journey is complete when I can share it with her.

4. Geng Cewek Ketje + Lia

They were the core of my senior high school life, especially on the hard one, the senior year. I think that all of the tiring time became easier with their presence. We don't talk to each other everyday. But they are truly my inspiring ladies. Every time we catch up, that will be the time when I get recharge with the brand new spirit and motivation. As simple as that.

(minus Mba Resa & Mba Piet, who have became a career woman. Thanks for the support through the distance xoxo)

For the person in this photograph, Karina. My dear bestfriend who I started to know when we were still on high school orientation program. When I got my 17th birthday, she was the one who put the birthday greeting with my photograph and some quotes on all of the shcool's wall magazine so that everyone noticed. I remembered a quote she gave, it's never too late to be whoever you want to be. She is one of the person who always believe in me and my dream. She is definitely one of the freakiest friend who always succeed to make me laugh.

Thankyou for this person, Lia. We were at the same junior high school, but we were not friends. I just knew her. But then we were at the same class on senior high school. We were not close at the beginning and I did not even know why she chose me as a partner in one of the biggest school event at that time. I never envisaged that those moment would be one of my precious moment in my life and it was with her.

5. Girls no Vacation

I never thought to have best friends when I was in university because I think that it would be so hard to find. But then I found them. They were the source of my happiness during my study there. Those moment when we went together most of the time are something that I relish to recall. With them, I can completely become my own self.

6. Cabs

I don't even know why this inner circle is active when at the first time, it's just a study group. But these three girls and these two boys perhaps would be those person who I can run to most of the time. It's good to know that you grow in a circle which can push you to be motivated, have more insight, and somehow challenge yourself to be a better person.

7. Basedowi

One of my precious moment in my high school was meeting them. The ones who regularly become my adventurous partner to the new destination. Though not everybody come, I was so happy for their chat and greetings. And my special thanks goes to this guy with his teddy bear.

8. KKN BL-01

These people who finally become my family since a year ago. The ones who put new colors in my life and open new perspective from the other point of view. It is such a relief to find a group of people who always support each other. And the big point is that I can find a group where I can completely laugh on things and get a simple happiness.

9. Dekatria

These people undoubtedly become those person who helped me a lot through this process. For those people who I run to everytime I got stuck and those people who will always kindly help me to understand, thank you so much. Perhaps, in the other place, I won't find this kind of kinship. I always excited by the fact that we get through this together. We care about one and another. Hopefully, we will see each other on top! Thank you guys.

Thank you so much for my supervisor, Prof. I Made Bendiyasa, for the help, the kindness, and the patience. I could not ask for a better one.

For every single person, who asked me "Sar kapan sidang? Buruan ya". Thank you for the motivation and your implicit prayer. 
For every single person, who sent me the encourage message, support, and prayer. Thanks a lot for doing that. That's a very kind of you.
For every single person, who came by and kindly gave some gifts. Thank you so much. You have no idea how much I appreciated that.

I believe that life is perpetual learning. We won't stop at the particular point. Sometimes it scares me where this life is gonna take me. I get no clue. But a person, actually one of my favorite senior ever said to me, "It's ok to be scared, that makes you a real human being. Bismillah, baby steps and you'll be surprised by how Allah amaze you". I don't know but somehow, his words just mean a lot to me. 

So, good luck every one! For those who have just finished one step and will struggle to pursue the other one. Let's put this belief in our heart, that Allah is always be with us. His way is the best way for us. Fighting!

Story from Nusa Tenggara Timur

So sorry it takes too long for me to finally write again. Happy new year dear everyone! What I want to share in this post is about my holiday by the end of last year. After months of exhausted work, my family and I decided to go for a holiday to NTT, the place I have never been before. Having fact that my brother is away from home, my Mom asked me to bring my friends so the trip would be more fun. Well, I have asked my best friends, but only Hasna could fulfil the date. So, yeah, finally four of us went to Labuan Bajo on December 27^th.

Labuan Bajo is located in the edge of Flores island. It takes about more than an hour by flight from Bali. There is no direct flight from Jogja, hence we should transit in Ngurah Rai first. We arrived there by noon, but Hasna had already there because we had different flight. It was so hot there, but we could see the beauty of the sea and several islands from the top. After relaxing for a moment at the hotel, Mas Aziz (our tour guide), brought us into Bukit Silvia, which is not too far from the hotel, to watch the sunset. I was in owe with the view. It was undoubtedly mesmeric. We had seafood for dinner afterwards.

The next day was our sailing trip. When we get there, we must be offered by several package of sailing trip to several islands near Labuan Bajo. It varies from a day sailing trip until several days sailing trip. If we pick the longer one, we could stay the night at the ship. That's must be so fun. Yet, we only took a day trip with the destination Padar Island, Rinca Island, and Kelor Islang where we could do snorkeling. So, at that day, we departed to the harbor at about 8 AM. We used the small boat. The first destination was Padar Island which took about 2 hours from the harbor. All the way there, we could see the beauty of this place. It was truly beautiful and marvelous. Once we got there, we could not stop contemplating those gorgeous view.

  

From there, we directly went to Rinca Island to see Komodo. We did the trekking to find the komodo. When I entered the island, I thought that it seems like in Africa hahaha. So hot and wet as well. Komodo is one of the largest reptile in the world. And for the first time in my life, I could see it in real. They are just sooo big... We do not have to be worry, because there is a guide who will lead our way. All of them always bring a long wood just in case something bad happen.

 

We went to do snorkeling afterwards. The weather was gloomy at that time. Well, it was my first time did the snorkeling in the sea and I feel so afraid to not use the life suit. But, not too bad because my Mom and Hasna helped me a lot to handle this.

  

That day was amazing. We all got the sunburn but it was frankly worth the view. The next day was our last day in Labuan Bajo. We then moved to the other part of the Flores Island, Ende. Hence, we had the flight from Labuan Bajo to Ende which took only about 45 minutes. Ende is a historical city, where our very first president, Ir. Soeakarno, was sent there for years. Ende is far hotter than in Labuan Bajo, the temperature is about more than 30oC. Actually, our main destination was Mount Kelimutu, but before we departed there. We came by the historical house of Soekarno when he lived there. The house is too cute, so vintage. Then, we went to the park where Soekarno was believed to write his thought about Pancasila.

 

Right after that, we had lunch and directly went to Desa Moni. Kelimutu is located quite far from Ende, so basically people who intend to get there, will spend the night in Desa Moni. We stayed in small lodge. There is no hotel there since it is only the small village. But, so many foreign people come to this place too. The next day, at the early morning, we had to wake up and went to Kelimutu National Park. We had to use the car because it is quite far if we walk there. From the gate, we had to walk several meters. Perhaps, more than a kilo to make it to the top. Since the sun has not ease up, so it is better better for us to prepare the light. We used the ligh from my cell phone. It was pretty cold in the morning since it is situated on the top. The National Park was so wide. Unfortunately, that day, the sky was covered by the cloud so that we could not see the beautiful sunrise. However, gradually, we could see the beauty of three different small lakes. The color keep changing on the different month, but we cannot guest it when and what color they will change into.

Our last destination here was Bajawa. It took about 2 hours by car from Ende. The view along the way was hill and beach wich was too stunning. We stayed one night there since it was already evening when we got there. The next day, we went to Kampung Adat Bena. In this rapidly changing era, we have to respect on them, the one who still preserve their tradition rightly. In Kampung Bena, we could see the pure community who still live in their traditional house, do their responsibility towards their ancestor, and many more.

Well, that was my story from NTT! Hopefully I would have the other chance to explore the other part of Indonesia again. I am going to depart for Bontang next Monday to do my internship for about 2 months. So, here I go, another 60 days away from home. Hopefully I will do the best I can. See you again!