Now, My Goal is Live My Life to the Fullest.
Already in the middle of 2023, many things have happened and been learned by me. Sweet and bitter lessons from life that never end, become a precious memory for me in the future. There is no regret or self-blame, because the process of life always goes up and down, or sometimes it just stagnates.
In the middle of this year, it becomes the most diverse memory for me compared to the previous year. I’m starting to feel more impactful and I’m doing a lot of new things. I just got to know new people a lot this year. I’m really grateful, finally I reached a point of life full of busyness, full of learning and I started to dare to create something.
Travelling
This year, I started setting aside money for travel every month. Starting from the mountains or the sea, both are the best places for me. Experiencing new experiences, which sometimes end up tiring but fun. Talking with local people is also fun for me. Enjoying the extraordinary beautiful scenery makes the mind seem to heal itself. Be happy because you meet new people with stories of their life experiences that are interesting to listen to.
Every where, I always have an interesting story. Somehow, all of that is recorded clearly in the memory of my mind. I always record all the moments on my iPhone and upload them to social media even though only close friends see. I want to see it a hundred more times, and I record a lot of it. I feel happy. My insight into the purpose of life is getting denser and clearer, the simpler it is, the more I know where to go and what I’m going for. I come to understand where happiness comes from and what it’s for with the best version of me. The most worth spending this year is for traveling.
Build Community
Since March 2023, I was invited by a friend to create a special community for culinary lovers in Jakarta called Go Makan Jakarta, which currently has more than 100+ club members. It’s nice to be able to meet lots of new friends who become good friends. So far, it has opened about 8 batches and has been involved in collaborating with several brands and events. This community also gave me the experience to gain exposure on TV and radio. The first time, it turned out to get a good welcome from the crowd and met members who were interdependent and had a high sense of belonging.
I think the only way for food lovers might be to become a food influencer through social media. Maybe, I’m not consistent enough to continue editing and uploading videos on social media because of my daily activities. However, I have a way as a person who likes to try food, to create fun moments between strangers. Because for me, food is a source of happiness. Perhaps, some people make food the main source of life. For me, food can be a means to get to know new people, create wider connections, and even have an impact on the food and beverage industry around us.
Learn Data Scientist
Lastly, I finally dared to try to study Data Scientist this year. Set aside most of your salary to join the online data scientist bootcamp. Actually, I’ve wanted to learn since a few years ago, but I don’t have the confidence to at least feel myself capable of receiving new information. I too underestimated myself. And finally with confidence, I found a bootcamp that really suited me through Instagram Ads, and immediately paid the down payment on the spot.
Maybe right now, I don’t have much time to study, but I like it when I’m able to complete the mission of my study at Data Scientist whose knowledge is very broad. I also feel that this is important knowledge in the startup business and maybe it will be useful in the future. Hopefully, the time and money I invested was not wasted and I can get the results later. Maybe I should be more consistent and serious about studying and setting aside more time to meet deadlines.
In 2023, there is one thing that I learned that life is a choice, and life will go according to the decisions that have been made in the past. The present is the past as well as the future. I have many reasons to live in the moment that excite me every day.
I have a different way of life this year. Every day is precious, I wouldn’t spend it without doing something worthwhile. Because time is an asset that everyone has and has the same opportunity, but it will not be repeated. Every day is a productive day for me. Everyone may feel amazed, but I feel happy because I have good time management.
This year I dare to spend money on things I like. I no longer save tight and live frugally. I love my life so much that I’m willing to set aside for my happiness. Hopefully, everything ends well for my future. I believe, everything will not be in vain.
