resolution crosscheck

End of the year means the deadline of 2012 resolution. So what have I done so far? *drum rolling*
(I made this list at the beginning of the year, together with other W15 cell group members)

CGPA above 3.2 [cross]

I did not manage to achieve this.  In fact, my GPA dropped to 3.00 at the end.  It was close. to  my bottom line limit.  Hm, but still thank God that I can finish my undergrad well.

Start working - multinational company [checked]

Though at the end, I could not start my career in Malaysia, I am really happy for my first job in Jakarta.  This is exactly what I want, what I imagine.  And I really grateful for the nice environment, nice people, nice task I have in the office.  And yes, I started with a multinational company. :))

Travel to a country that I have never been before [checked]

What fortunate to get this point checked with the privilege from the company I work with.  This year (only after 3 months working), I had a company trip to Guilin, China.  It is amazing, indeed.  I couldn't imagine when I would reach Guilin if not through this company trip.  And most important, it is covered by the company.  Hooraay. less expense. more happy. :D

Travel around Indonesia [more please..]

Well, I actually expect to travel around more.  I mean, I did go to Medan with family.  But that's it.  Oh no.  I forgot to count Surabaya in.  That's a good one.  I went to Mount Bromo and Surabaya, for Jazz Gunung and sunrise hiking.  Great experience.  Maybe I should also include travel around Malaysia to make it fair.  Beside Medan, I also went to Cameron Highlands, Pulau Redang-Perhentian, and Melaka this year.  Not bad at all.

Read self-improvement books [checked, need more though]

I am still working on it.  

Give a good gifts for parents [OK]

Thanks God, I could spare some time and money to give something to my parents.  Not fair if I myself judge whether it is good or not.  It's completely their right to do so.  

2013 resolution - on progress.  will keep you update once it's ready.

Cheers!
mik.

penghujung tahun

Tahun 2012 merupakan suatu akhir dan awal dari chapter hidupku.  Berjuta syukur harus kupanjatkan atas berjalannya tahun ini.  Semua baik.

Pengalaman-pengalaman yang penuh kejutan, orang-orang baru yang penuh kasih, dan hari-hari yang penuh warna.  Internshipku, kuliahku, kolega-kolegaku, sahabat, gerejaku, dan kini pekerjaanku.  Tahun ini penuh dengan pelajaran.  Setiap fulfillment, achievement, dan pencapaian yang kualami baik dalam studi dan pekerjaan bukan merupakan akhir, tetapi awal dari cerita terbaru dalam hidup mikhal.  2012 membawaku ke satu tingkat lebih tinggi, satu tingkat kedewasaan, satu tingkat penuh tantangan.  Ya, Saatnya benar-benar menghadapi dunia.

Kata orang dunia itu kejam.

Kata orang dunia itu penuh kenikmatan.

Kata orang dunia itu bermuka dua.

It really is, Pura-pura tidak tahu bukan sebuah jalan keluar.  Apapun yang terjadi ya tetap harus dijalani.  Seperti Pastor Kevin bilang, we live in the world, but not of the world.  Menjadi relevan, tapi tidak cuma ikut arus.  Tahun yang baru selalu memotivasi untuk meraih pencapaian yang lebih tinggi dan lebih baik dari tahun-tahun sebelumnya.

Kita cuma perlu kaki yang akan melangkah lebih jauh dari biasanya, tangan yang akan berbuat lebih banyak dari biasanya, mata yang akan menatap lebih lama dari biasanya, leher yang akan lebih sering melihat ke atas, lapisan tekad yang seribu kali lebih keras dari baja, dan hati yang akan bekerja lebih keras dari biasanya, serta mulut yang akan selalu berdoa.. (Donny Dhirgantoro, 5cm)

Be tough!  Let's conquer the wild world!

upset

[WARNING! This post contains complains and negative emotion.]

last Friday night was quite hell for me.

It was the first time I went back to Bogor not by train, neither by 'nebeng'.  So I asked my friend how to reach bogor by bus.  Cut the story short, I assumed there would be a direct bus from Semanggi to Bogor.  And so I went there and waited for the bus. tick tock tick tock. 5 minutes. 10 minutes. 15 minutes.  NO. I saw many buses passed by but didn't see any bus with Bogor sign on it.  I tried to recheck with 2 of my friends, one of them still saying that there should be a bus to bogor from my waiting spot.  After few minutes another friend confirmed me that there is NO direct bus to bogor.  You should go to Ps. Rebo first, which is actually not my route to Bogor.  Dang! Bad news.  Especially for me who actually rushing to catch a practice at 7PM in Bogor.  Time showed 6.15PM.  I just have no mood anymore. :'(

With literally no other option, I took the Ps. Rebo bus. As the seats were fully occupied, me and another mbak-mbak sat on the floor, with a newspaper below.  That wasn't so bad.  Unfortunately the traffic was, typical Friday night traffic.  I should faced it, that I would not be able to reach Bogor by 7PM.  Not even 8PM.  So I decided to cancel the rehearsal.  I was pissed off and irritated.  With the situation.

Reaching Ps. Rebo, people was everywhere and so do buses to different destinations.  Where is my bus? I was wondering.  After a while, big red bus came, 'Yeay, my bus is here'.  So I got in from the backside-door. Gosh! The bus was more than fullhouse.  I hardly moved inside, so dont expect to sit.  I stood at the corner, stood still at that position til I reach bogor.  Maybe the packed-ness is just the same as what happen in the train, but the problem with bus is, everyone is going to the same end destination, everyone stays until the end of the trip. and it was dark. Huhh.  But still, at the end I am fortunate enough to arrive at home safe.

what an experience.

and so I understand myself better.

I get upset when things did not happen according to plan.

Monash Convocation

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"Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today."
— Malcolm X

amazed by McD Delivery service

Like what the title said.  So here there story goes...

I stayed in my kost (rented room -red) today, sleepy and tired.  And so I spent almost 3 hours for a long afternoon-sleep.  It was a good deep sleep until the time I woke up, and realized that it was almost dinner time, and remember I did not have proper lunch today.  My stomach asked for help and shouted "Hungry".  Unfortunately, it was raining heavily outside and I just can't have no mood to go outside.  Wondering what should I have for dinner, I can only think about delivery service. anything of it.

Interesting fact about my kost, place where I live in Jakarta, this house does not have an exact address and no house number (maybe this is a proof that postmen do not really exist these days).  Considering this fact and delivery service idea, I have little expectation whether they would process my order or not.  pasrah.  So tried KFC with their 14022, no answer. *growling stomach* I browsed through the web and found McD delivery online. 'Wow! I didn't know that Jakarta has been so developed till the online delivery service,' I thought.  Let's give it a try.  So I started to fill up the order form, coming to the address field, 'hmmm..' I put the area name and the RT/RW without house number.  After 10 mins, McD person gave me a call to confirm my order and details.  She asked about my address, and I innocently answered, no house number, it's a kost, and beside this, near that, bla bla bla.. She patiently listened and jotted down my explanation.  She asked, 'Is there any label of the kost?' I could not say anything but NO.  I only asked her to try, with hesitation being rejected. 'OK.  It will takes around 45 mins' I agreed and she closed the conversation.

Cut the story short, after 45 mins, another unknown number gave me a call.

Delivery man: "Dengan Mikhal Anindita? Mbak, ini rumahnya nomer 14 ya?"

Me: "Iya saya.  Wah, mas udah sampai dimana?"

Delivery man: "Saya udah masuk setelah menara global"

Me: "Oh dari sana, masuk gang lagi Mas, ke kanan.  Terus setelah tanah kosong, rumah di kanan"

Delivery man: "Oh yang setelah sayur-sayuran itu ya?"

Me: *thinking. what sayur-sayuran??* Hmm.  Oh iya itu bener, nanti setelah warung ya Mas.  

I just remembered that there are some veggie sellers in the morning.  Not at night, and definitely not during a heavy rain like this.

And so the delivery man arrived in front of my door in 2 mins.  I am amazed that he is familiar with this random area.  Well, it is in the middle of Jakarta, but hey there are thousands of 'gang' (jalan kecil -red) in every corner of Jakarta.  And he was very friendly, sincerely he asked if I have waited for so long.  

And I am amazed that McD or maybe other delivery service still accept delivery order with unfamiliar address.  Ahh.  the food might not the best, but at least it rescued me from hunger and kept me away from the rain outside.

orang baik

I can never thank Him enough for placing so many amazing people in my life.

One after another, they just came by into my life, help me with those extraordinary things.

During my internship in KL, this friend became a good friend of mine, a friend to share jokes, to ask for advice, and to care about.  He said good things without hesitation, and keep telling me that I would have a great career ahead.  We just knew each other for quite a while, how could he have the power to please people sincerely. He taught me how a great friend should be.

After no conversation for sometime, I text him and said, "Hi. Remember me?" And effortlessly he replied, "Miss Mikhal, seriously? How on earth would I ever forget you.  You're one of the most awesomest person I met. How are you?"  And so we chat like we just met yesterday.  Grateful. :)

Another great mentor I met during my internship, he was the only Indonesian manager that time.  In fact, I didn't actually have the chance to work under him directly.  We only had several non-formal talks, about me and about market research as a career path.  However, he supports me in and out, back then during the internship and today when I'm looking for a real job.  Everyone in the office agrees that he is very helpful despite of the title he has.  But sometimes, I couldn't understand the way he helps me, he keeps saying that I have a potential in the industry, and offers me some recommendation, link, and also reference for me.  I am really honored to know him in person.

Even when I was just reached Melbourne for exchange program, or when I was looking for a job in Jakarta, there are always people I have never known before, I have never met before, can somehow turn up and help stranger like me without hesitation.  I always adore kind-hearted, welcome, friendly people.  They might do it easily, but it could mean a world for someone.

We can be one, instead of only adore and do nothing about them.

Again, thank you people, those I cannot mention one by one, for inspiring me :)

sorry for being busy this far.
i still want you for real, i really am.

soulmate

This is not about my soulmate, or someone's soulmate.  This is more about everyone's soulmate.  Do you think finding a soulmate is effortless? I don't think so.  

I went to a youth retreat last week and got some tips to find soulmate ;)

(un)fortunately,  the one who we listened to, who gave the talk was not other than, my dad.  I should have get the tips much earlier then! haha.  So, who is our soulmate? Soulmate could be our parents, our girlfriend/boyfriend/spouse, or it could be God.  No doubt, soulmate in love would always be the most interesting topics among all.

Finding soulmate, someone you want to spend your rest of your life with, is tricky.  All of us would try hard to find the best one, (I myself would not refuse if I meet the best one, for sure.)  But could we find him/her?  Where could we search for him?  And the most difficult, How?  Well, in that session, they remind me that, 'It's always easier to adore someone's capability and perfectness, on the other way let's ask ourselves, could we accept, and more than that, live with someone's limitation?'  With selfishness and self oriented thinking,  I feel I am not be able to answer this question yet.  But at least it reminds me not to find someone's perfect, because you just couldn't.

An indonesian movie, testpack, communicates the same thing by saying 'Apa adanya kamu, melengkapi saya..' Sweet.  But hard to practice.  I believe, it is one of our challenge, who actually greedy and selfish.  But I don't say it is impossible. No. Many people have done that.  And let's be optimistic, that we can do it well ourselves.

Another tips is to an equal partner (pasangan sepadan -red).  You can interpret how equal it can be,  at the end it is about building a good communication.  Because we couldn't resist the fact that the more differences we have, more argument would be inevitable to came up.

The tips don't makes it easier, huh?

I'll end this with a video showing how parents could become our soulmate.

Cheers!

being blogged

I've been being blogged by another blogger!
Woohooo, it's a great things indeed!!
Thank you Daniel Chiam, for this privilege,
Curious? Check out here.

Thanks! :)

kerja kerja

Puji Tuhan, Alhamdulilah, Thanks God aku sudah dapat kerja..

Sesuatu yang patut disyukuri, ketika orang-orang lain berjuang berbulan-bulan, apply dan interview di sana sini, aku cuma harus berjuang sebulan.  I set a target, to start working by August, and thanks God it came true!! :))

Perjuangan kerja yang 'cuma' sebulan juga bukan perjuangan yang mudah.  Tetap ada masa-masa galau menunggu telepon, perasaan unsecure menunggu panggilan selanjutnya, sampai parno mikirin plan B, C, D, E   kalau sampai nggak lolos di perusahaan-perusahaan itu.

Aku sangat bersyukur diberi kemampuan untuk mengerjakan tes-tes kerjaan di perusahaan terkait.  In fact, I always find it FUN when it comes to IQ test :P  selalu ada rasa penasaran buat ngerjain setiap soalnya. Another challenge when I was looking for a job is, that I go off-track from my field, applying something very unrelated with the course I studied in uni.  Tapi bayangan itu jelas, aku tahu aku nggak mau dan nggak suka kerja di science lab atau di pabrik.  Jadi, buat apa membuang waktu dan pura-pura mencoba menjalani sesuatu yang aku nggak suka cuma demi formalitas course dari university.  And so, in every interview I went through, they always ask this matter.  Why do I want to work in the industry, why I decided to study biotech back then, why I want to waste my 4 years knowledge into something I am not really familiar with.  

If people ask me if my biotech course is a waste, I would say no.  I did learn a lot of things, about science and non-science.  I enjoyed learning it, despite of the laboratory report and loads of scientific journal I have to read.  

Hal lain yang sangat aku syukuri adalah, ternyata pengalaman internshipku di TNS Malaysia juga yang mengantarku di titik ini, working in market research company.  Keterima internship di industri yang tidak aku mengerti aja udah seperti kebetulan, tidak pernah terbayang sebelumnya bisa menggeluti bidang ini as my real career.  Terima kasih banyak untuk pihak-pihak yang mensupport pencarian kerja Mikhal, dan percaya akan kemampuanku.  Untuk mentor di TNS yang tidak pernah berhenti mensupport, untuk temen SMA yang masukin CV ku, family yang mendoakan, dan teman-teman lain yang udah mau bertukar pikiran soal kerjaan. I can never thank you enough. *hug*

And so, here I am,

Mikhal Anindita

Research Associate

Millward Brown Indonesia

jauh dekat

jauh dekat itu relatif

pernah saya begitu dekat dengan teman secara fisik
satu atap satu kelas
tapi kok ya rasanya tetap tidak dekat
bukan mustahil hari-hari berlalu tanpa percakapan berarti
cukup basa basi

jauh dari orang-orang tersayang bukan hal baru
apalagi buat saya yang tinggal di negeri antah berantah
saya boleh dibilang jauh secara lokasi dari teman-teman lama,
tapi kok ya saya lebih update dari mereka yang sekota bahkan sekampus

dekat itu di hati
jarak boleh diukur, 
tapi jauh dekat berhak berkata lain

Home is where your heart is

I am going back home tomorrow, at the same time, I will also leave my other home.

I am leaving Malaysia for good.  So this is it, finally it is the time to leave.  Four years.  This has been amazing four years, full of laughter and experiences.  It feels like yesterday, the moment I was doing MUFY and entered Monash.  And now, I have completed my 3-years Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) course.

I am grateful and thankful for everything had happened during my study in Malaysia.  The time spent with MUFY friends, W15 and church friends, science classmates, with the band, and engineering friends.  This life wouldn't be this memorable without all of them.  Malaysia has become my second home, other than my GBS home.  While others struggled with homesick, I couldn't stop myself to arrange my next holiday plan, my next trip to explore KL, to explore Malaysia.

So how do I feel?  Sad? Let's not focus on the melancholic part.  No matter what, I am leaving for the better.  I am going to the next step of life, working life.  I might have no clue what will happen next, but I believe there is a great story has been prepared for me.

Wish me luck! ;)

Goodbye Monash

So that was it.  Yesterday was my last day of studying Biotechnology in Monash.  I had 3 exam papers this week, my 3 last papers for my undergraduate program, in my last semester.  Glad that the last lab management paper I had last friday left me with a nice ending.  While I am still waiting for the result to come, I am hoping that everything goes well.  

Next plan?

It's complicated.

Definitely working, um, I guess so, most probably yes.  I am not sure when where and what job will I have.

But I believe, there is a good path has been prepared for me.

For now, this point of time, I want to enjoy my freedom.

Let me relax for a while, can?

See you again. Cheers!

You.

I think it's a good time to introduce you one of the closest person I have at this point of time.  He, yes it's a He again, is not other than my boyfriend.  Take a look at the past for a while, I knew him since the moment I joined the band as a keyboardist.  Don't give me a no-wonder-look, please.  I didn't purposely aimed for this, really.  It is trully a professional relation kind of thing *hahaha*. So, cut the story short, I became friends with him and his bunch of friends.  playing, eating, hanging out, and spending holiday together.

It took me some times to know him personally, to think, and to finally decide to go to the next level of knowing each other.  Until this moment, I have no regret.

He is trully a friend.

He is trully a supporter.

He is trully a comforter.

He is trully a boyfriend.

I love the way he cares.

I love the way he brings laughter and joy.

I love the way he adores me.

I love the way he says things.

So thanks, for the good times, the sharings, the advices, the touches, the beatuful words, the sincerity, the supports, the hugs and kisses, the honesty, and most important thanks for loving me.

I am happy to have you! And I am excited to have more of you and more of us :))

Happy 3 months, E!

FOCUS!

I have 14 days to go in Monash.
All I have to do is stay focus and do my best!

hi, friend!

A friend in need is a friend indeed.

Well, this person is truly what so called friend in my life in Malaysia.  One of my closest friend here, I suppose.  He is someone you could call up in the middle of the night, when you missed the public bus that would fetch you home.  He is someone you can ask to help you bringing back your air flight baggage when you don't have any space left in your own baggage portion.  He is the guy who you can ask for help with feeling no least 'paiseh' in the case of emergency.  No. He is not my boyfriend at all.  Instead, He is a guy friend whom you can share all your story without worrying if there'll be romantic spark in between.

In conclusion, he is just a buddy, one of the best one.

The friendship is just like an ordinary friendship, it is not always smooth-sailing.  We complained.  We argued.  We had different stands  Different thinking.  In fact, it happens many times. A lot of times.  On the other hand, it is also a FUN, happy, excited, and full of laughter.

Why writing such a personal sentimental post?
Hmm, i actually just wanna wish you Happy 30th Birthday!! *Oops, I should hide the age, shouldn't I?*
Thanks for being you!

my curhat friend
my cell group friend
my makan friend
my hang-out friend
my boss used to be
my laughing-together friend
my board game friend
my karaoke friend
my gossip friend


May you will become a greater person, greater man, wiser individual, more mature in personality.  Be humble eventhough you know you are smart, keep being excited and friendly, and always think positive in everything you do.
God bless you, Yos!

finish well

Starting well is not a hard task, yet finishing well is another great challenge.


People didn't remember you when you walk in,
instead the memories lies on the moment you're done with something, 
when you achieved something.
Regret comes late, people.
So, you better watch out!

My last mid break in Monash

While other people longing for mid break to go back to their home town, me, Nukke, and some other friends are always excited to spend our time with friends, exploring Malaysia and surrounding.  Since the first trip to Genting during MUFY, We never get enough of Mid semester holiday.  It's always a great escape from Monash's hectic life.  Langkawi, Penang, Singapore, Bangkok, the trip are getting better and more exciting without fail.  So, finally here is my last semester break holiday.

Finally, Pulau Redang, Perhentian, and Lang Tengah trip.

Ini sebagian personil liburan, in fact we went in a biiig group, 22 people. huff!

Can you see how beautiful Redang is?

Snorkling trip, akhirnya mulai bisa menikmati, nggak ribet sama goggles lagi.

Fellowship time in Flora Resort, Perhentian Island.
Great friends, Great time.

Thank you Ian for the beautiful pics.

See you around :)

New resolution of the year:
I WANT TO LEARN HOW TO PLAY THE VIOLIN!

Wall climbing

This is about the saying, "there is always the first time for everything"

Another first experience this year, WALL CLIMBING!
I know, it sounds like really-not-my-thing.  But why not, there is nothing wrong in trying new things isn't it?  I knew for quite some time that Daniel is really into wall climbing.  After dozens of request and rejection, end of last year our cell group, W15 went for Wall Climbing outing in Putrajaya Challange Park.  Unfortunately, back then I was not around, and I had to miss the opportunity.

I only heard the story from Nukke who joined the cell group outing, how scary when you are on top, how Emily sprained her ankle, until how hard Alvin trying to climb and had to accept the fact that he couldn't move up anymore step.  Me, being not sporty person felt the nervous.  "Ahh, but if Alvin couldn't manage to climb, it would be understandable if I couldn't either." that was my thought (So sorry Alvin to use u as an example >.< ).        No pressure.  No high estimation.

being a cicak, climbing the wall

On the day, gladly I manage to climb to the top!!! 3 times!  Congratulation Mikhal :)

Papa 50th

Congratulation Papa, you have gone through half of the century..

This year, 10 Feb 2012 we celebrated Pap's b'day in Danau Toba, Brastagi, and Medan.  What a great family holiday! After 10 months seeing each other via skype, we manage to gather once again :)  It was the first time me, Yason, and Mama visiting Medan.  As a birthday gift, we ordered a caricature with Papa playing bass inside.  And I bought a bluetooth headset.

I love the place..

I love the fellowship time with family..

and I must admit, I love the food too!
If you like to eat, you won't be able to resist the goodness of the durian, saksang, popiah, bihun kari, mi siantar, etc, etc.

It's a great escape from the internship, working, and study life.
See u in the next holiday!

Thanks February

I am really sorry for skipping the month February, with my absence in this blog.  By far, February has been really awesome for me, and I believe for my friends too.  Lots of excitement, experience, and joy for sure.  It has been a great holiday indeed, in between my duties during the internship.  I hardly believe that February has passed.

Closing January with spending Chinese New Year in Sunway, Malaysia.  In fact, after 3,5 years staying here, this is my first time celebrating Chinese New Year in Sunway.  It was super quite.  Well, maybe not as quite as CNY in Singapore I spent 3 years ago.  But still, shops, restaurants, and even hawker stalls were closed.  Boring? NO.  I spent my CNY with my friends, had CNY's eve dinner like how it should be.  (Even I never did it back home).  We cooked and enjoyed some dishes, just simple and nice.

It was so great that February has many public holidays, at the beginning of the month, me and my friends went to Ipoh for half day food experience, Sungei Klah Hot Spring, and finally, Cameron Highlands.  It was great!  I didn't know that I have been to the hot spring until the time I reached there.  It was the same hotspring I went with church friends' Peter, Siew Mien, Yee Seng, Antonia, Andrew, and the rest maybe 2 years ago.  Nothing much changed, I think it was more crowded because of the long weekend we went on.

I love the Ipoh dimsum, well maybe I just like dimsum in general, the nice one.  Great menu for breakfast.  Menglembu is our next stop for food trip.  Ate like mad. Ais kacang, fried kuey teow, honey chicken, fried chicken, wantan mee, etc, etc.  *full of guilty now.. hikshiks.* We reached Cameron late at night, and had to miss the pasar malam, had a nice apartment unit for 10 of us. :)) I LOVE the weather.  reminds me of Puncak, Ahhhh.. it's been a while........


After the FUN time I spent with friends, it was time for family time.  We planned to have a family reunion, together with Papa's b'day by visiting Medan!!!! Excited.  As many of my friends are from Medan, they started promoting all the good things about Medan, and un-fortunately it is FOOD again!!!! Of course I wouldn't miss the opportunity. Hahaha.. Prepared with a to-go-and-to-eat-list, I flew to Medan from KL, while Pap, Mam, and Yason flew from Jakarta.

Danau Toba and Sipiso-piso waterfall are BEAUTIFUL!  The lake is so huge, no wonder it can appear on the map.  About the Medan city itself, we were focused on food, as what people suggested.  It is so fortunate that we stayed in Swiss Bell inn Medan, which is just behind, Selat Panjang, where many good foods are located.

to be continued...

Doa Seorang Ayah

untuk ulang tahun anakku yang ke 22


Tuhan,
terimakasih Engkau menjadikanku Ayah dengan memberikan anak 22 tahun yang lalu


Di awal pertumbuhannya, 
aku merasa, Engkau menitipkan anak yang penakut, pemalu, 
dengan rupa dan kecerdasan yang biasa.


Semua aku syukuri.


Namun aku bertekad menjadikan dia seseorang yang bisa terbang.


Sekarang aku melihat,
anak penakut itu berubah pemberani memasuki hal- hal baru.
Bukan pemalu lagi, tetapi menjadi pribadi yang menyenangkan dengan banyak kawan
Juga, dia cantik dan cerdas.


Dan dia sudah mulai terbang,
Terbang dengan ambisinya..
Terbang dengan prestasinya..
Terbang dalam pergaulannya..


Semua aku syukuri


Hal yang menentramkanku adalah, dia tetap dengan Engkau.
Dan aku percaya, tutunan Mu cukup, dalam dia menatap dunia ini.


Amin.

When she wished a Happy Birthday

Mikhal,
Hari ini genap 22 tahun usiamu.
Saat engkau beranjak menjadi gadis dewasa.


Hidup bagai roda yang berputar
Ada saat susah, ada saat senang
Ada saat kalah, ada saat menang
Smua itu bisa terjadi karena engkau pengendalinya


Di hadapanmu ada pilihan- pilihan yang harus kau tentukan
keputusan-keputusan yang harus kau ambil
Bersama Tuhan, jalanilah hidup dengan langkah pasti
Agar keputusan yang kau ambil seturut dengan kehendak-Nya


Selamat ulang tahun.
Tuhan besertamu 
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22

Tuhan Yesus,

terima kasih untuk 22 tahun yang sudah aku lewati.  My whole life is a blessing.  Terima kasih untuk family, untuk Mama Papa dan Yason yang selalu supportive, yang bijak, yang selalu menginspirasi hidupku. Terima kasih Tuhan, tanpa mereka, aku ga akan menjadi Mikhal yang sekarang.  Terima kasih untuk setiap lesson yang mereka berikan, yang membuatku selalu bangga dan bersyukur memiliki mereka.  Terima kasih untuk keluarga yang harmonis. They are irreplaceable. 

Terima kasih Tuhan, untuk teman-teman.  Mereka yang mewarnai hariku, membantu tanpa henti, mengajakku melihat dunia.  Seratus, dua ratus, seribu, dua ribu, begitu banyak jejak langkah dari orang-orang yang berbeda.  Those friends, they left footprints in my heart.  

Bantu aku Tuhan, untuk menjadi teman yang baik.  Untuk tidak hanya fokus pada diriku sendiri.  Let me not be arrogant and proud of myself.  Aku bukan siapa-siapa, tanpa orang-orang di sekitarku.

Terima kasih Tuhan untuk talents, untuk kemampuan beradaptasi dengan setiap situasi di depanku.  Terima kasih untuk energy, motivation, intelligence, and strength yang membuat aku keep moving forward.  

Tuhan Yesus,

Bantu aku untuk menjadi pribadi yang lebih baik

Bantu aku untuk lebih dekat dengan-Mu

Bantu aku untuk willingly help others.

Thank you God, for this smooth-sailing life I have. Though it may not be smooth all the time in the future, but I do believe GOD, that You have a wonderful plan for me.

Semua baik.

Sincerely,

Mikhal