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Beauty in the imperfection (Kintsugi)

Learned about this Kintsugi when we attended PD KKIHS yesterday with the topic "What doesn't kill you make you stronger" At the end of the session, the speaker shared about Kintsugi => mending with Gold. The word Kintsugi comes from the Japanese Kin (gold) and Tsugi (join), and therefore literally means:   golden joinery . The art of Kintsugi is called Kintsukuroi, meaning “mending with gold”.  Kintsugi is a repair technique in which ceramic pieces are put back together to form a new whole - the "scars" are then covered with real gold. Behind this is the idea that all things are unique - and breakage is not the end. Applying Kintsugi to our lives means being bold, rather than hiding the cracks and imperfections, we can investigate them, possibly accept them and find new perspectives in these live events. If we look at the repaired pottery with its golden scars, we may interpret imperfections as a source of strength and beauty. This reminds us of our uniquenes

Career change - 30/60/90 days

As I learn from LinkedIn crash course about how to highlight your job, the speaker told us to create 30/60/90 days plan. As I reflect back, it's the same process like what I do in my career to sell solutions to others, now I'm selling myself as solution to the organization and it could be easier as I know myself more than anyone. so here's I draw down 30/60/90 days plan First 30 days (1 - 31 July) 1. Market research in the industry that I'm gonna going I'm gonna create decks about : - Macro economic of ICT in Indonesia (as these are my asset) - Statistic of digital fraud in Indonesia - Who are responsible for preventing fraud - What kind of cybersecurity system they need - Who are the players that they are looking for to help them - Which geographical market needs this solution most - What are the entry barriers to sell to Indonesia market - What are the opportunities to sell to Indonesia market - What I can do to help these companies to enter Indo market 2. Build

Career change - What I want in my newjob

As the quote says, I am gonna write my dream job My Dream Job Criteria: Flexible Working Environment : Ideally, I prefer a fully remote setup, but a hybrid model with two days in the office and three days working from home is also acceptable. Travel Opportunities : I’d like to have 10-20% of my role involve travel within the Asia-Pacific region. Inspirational Leadership : A good leader who is willing to mentor and nurture their team is essential. Skill Development : I want to learn new skills in AI and cybersecurity. Social Impact : Creating significant social impact through products and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, particularly in education, is important to me. Collaborative Teamwork : I seek a solid team that shares a common vision and mission to make positive contributions to society. Salary Expectations : My minimum monthly salary requirement is SGD 7,500, excluding travel allowances and annual bonuses. Career Growth : I am looking for opportunities that offer

Career change - Unlearn to learn

Last week, I had an incident during my business trip to Indonesia that confirmed it’s time for me to move on. I felt humiliated and taken advantage of by the company, and for the first time, I found myself in tears. I confided in one of my team members, expressing my anger and frustration. On a positive note, this experience clarified my calling and what I want to pursue next. I’ve decided to focus on finding a new opportunity where I can contribute my expertise and networks while also growing personally and professionally. I’m particularly drawn to the cybersecurity industry, as I believe I can make a significant impact there. Since this is a new field for me, it’s time to unlearn and relearn. I’ve started taking short courses on LinkedIn to improve my resume and CV and to better understand how to land my dream job. I know there’s a lot of preparation ahead if I want to achieve my goals. Hopefully, it will all be worth it. Task List Continuous Prayer : Remain prayerful until my goals

Career change - Ora et Labora

The second sign for me came during my trip to Japan. I had hoped to see Mt. Fuji, but for the first three days, the weather didn’t cooperate. I had booked lovely hotels in the same area and prayed for a miracle, waiting 72 hours to catch a glimpse of the mountain without clouds—but to no avail. On the fourth day, we decided to explore a different area, and there it was—Mt. Fuji, clear and beautiful. This experience reminded me that sometimes, if I stay fixated on the same place and routine, I may miss the results I seek, leading to discouragement and demotivation. I realized I need to move to the “other side” to discover new opportunities that can reignite my passion. To gain clarity and discern God’s will, I’ve committed to praying the Novena and the rosary for nine days. Additionally, I’m focusing on skill enhancement and revamping my resume and portfolio.

Career Change - pet eagle and me

After contemplating and recognizing some signs, I’ve decided to seek new opportunities. The first prompt came during my trip to Lombok when I visited Bukit Merese and encountered a pet eagle. Speaking with the owner, I learned that the eagle was losing its survival skills because it had been spoon-fed and protected for so long. It could no longer fend for itself in the wild. I saw myself in that eagle. While I have great potential and a desire to keep learning, I realized that despite the good benefits and salary in my current company, I’m slowly losing my sense of self and passion. I don’t want to become like that pet eagle. I want to be the eagle that soars high and can feed itself. This was my first sign to move on.

Summer Holiday - Labuan Bajo day 4 (June 2024)

Our last day at Labuan Bajo. We woke up at 5am and did a little hiking at Bukit Sylvia to watch sunrise. It's amazing to see the bird's eyes view of Labuan Bajo. After that, we went to airport and bought some souvenirs along the way and I bought tenun vest as momento. Thank you Bajo for the warm hospitality and incredible views, you will be in my heart.

Summer Holiday - Labuan Bajo day 3 (June 2024)

Today we did land tour - culture experience and nature exploring. We started our day with coral exploration at Mirror stone cave. This is where coral under the sea formed million years ago when it's still covered by sea water. It's so incredible, we imagined we were diving under the sea exploring the coral cave. We went in with protective helmet and flashlight as the cave was dark inside. After that, we had our lunch at Berkat Seafood restaurant. The place is clean and the food is very yummy. Then, we continued to Rumah tenun for culture experience, understand and learn how tenun songket was made. They showed us where natural dye come from, how they make natural colouring and the process of tenun. One tenun sarong takes around 2 months in total as it's made by hand. In the afternoon, we enjoy Flores coffee while overlooking rice field. After that, we went to Taman Laut Handayani for sunset view and seafood dinner.