A Great 2009

Year 2009, so far, is the greatest year in my life. IN this year, I have the chance to study in Japan, to do internship in Tokyo for two months, to go for exchange in Shanghai CEIBS for 4 months, and finally to have a two-week holiday in Singapore to visit my old friends. A truly enriching experience... An undescribable experience.. A memorable and enjoyable experience...

During this year 2009, I learned a lot, experienced a lot, and cried a lot too! Through this year, I am molded into a more matured person. Witnessing my friends getting married one-by-one has really added so much pressure to myself. Witnessing the success of my friends in career life has motivated me to work harder. I told myself that I would catch up soon! Just wait for me! I am still heating up my engine...

Year 2010 is a year full of challenge. I only have a plan for the first half of 2010, i.e. continuing my study in Japan. I will be graduating on 25 June. After that, I leave it to God to enlighten me!

I will not give up! akiramenai! May God give me the fighting spirit over the next six months as the next six months will be my busiest time ever. I have lots of things to do:
1. Prepare for JLPT Level 2
2. Prepare for CFA Level 2
3. Thesis (till now ZERO progress)
4. MBA courses & projects
5. Library part-time
6. Apply for jobs
7... many more

Nothing is impossible with God! Through UPs and DOWNs in life, He will still be with me!

15 things in my bag

I am a guy that always carry a bag everywhere I go. It is kind of strange for a guy carrying a bag, back in my home country (Indonesia, especially my hometown Medan). Unless you are wearing a student uniform or an office worker suit, you will get a strange glance from people. Nevertheless, I can't go out without my bag. I remembered that one of my friend always asked me, "Where are you going yah? Why bring such a big bag?"... Er..

Take a peek at what is inside my bag (tote white bag from FILA as of 25 Dec @ Singapore):

1. Wallet - Braun Buffel

I normally don't put my wallet in my pants' pocket. I don't want to bend my cards!

2. Mobile Phone - Nokia 6500 slide

Sometimes I put this in my pocket if I am waiting for important calls or messages.

3. Umbrella - UNIQLO

Useful in rainy days. Sedia payung sebelum hujan!

4. Note book

I am not a gadget person. I am still using a traditional note book (yes, with papers & pen). Maybe, if I use iphone or other smartphones in future, I will dump this! In my note book, I will keep a to-do-list, important appointments, notes, etc

5. Pen - PILOT G-Tec 0.4 Black

To accompany the note book.

6. Namecard with namecard holder

You will never know when you will meet important people when you are going out.

7. ipod mini

It is now 5 years old! Time to change?

8. Nike Water bottle

Of course with water inside! I have lost this water bottle once in IUJ and twice in CEIBS. But, in the end some samaritans out there returned to me.

9. Pocket Camera - Canon IXY Digital 510 IS

Bought from Amazon JP. So much cheaper that RRP in Singapore

10. Clean & Clear Wet Facial Tissues

I have oily face. This comes very handy and useful.

11. Sambal ABC

This may sounds funny though! But, I like this Indonesian chilly sauce very much. It is the best companion for KFC or McD.

12. Deodorant Spray - Adidas

No comment here!

13. UNO Wax

To keep stylish all the time. ^_^

14. Fresh Mint

To keep bad mouth away!

15. Keys Pocket

Where I keep the house keys!

Exchange Life in Shanghai CEIBS: Aug - Dec 2009

Welcome Back To Blogspot!

It has been a long time I have never logged in and post something to my blog. I was in China Shanghai for exchange program 4 months. Blogspot is blocked there! That's why..

Anyway, now I am back to Singapore for holiday (2 weeks) before heading back to my campus life in Japan...

Oh.. how time flies! 2 months internship in Tokyo, 4 months exchange in Shanghai.. great experience, great companions! I will miss my friends in Shanghai