The class start at 20.30 until 22.00 WIB, the participant were 13 people. this class was interactive because at the beginning we talked about our experience in the previous classes was be.

The topic was writing short paragraphs about important belonging, I was writing about Harry Potter Books and sharing to other people.

We used websites called padlet (this website actually) the visual collaboration for creative work and education, we can use free for writing or sharing thoughts. Its good website for writing practice.

After I write my belonging and sharing to them, I got positive feedback from Ms.Sarah.

She said my pronunciation became more clear and better. I guess it depends on how often I practice speaking with youtube by Emma, LovelyEnglishStory, or with my partner speaking Pak Khaqim used mobile phone, Ms Teams and also Face to face.

When I used Gojek, sometimes the booking was delayed or canceled due to various reasons like technical issues, but I could always look for another driver who was available at the time, just needed to wait approximately 5 or 10 minutes.

If so, we are in the same feelings.

First, Let me introduce my talkative friend. He was an older man and he was a teacher. He loved talking everything to others with full energy without any quality in the conversation. When you start talking with him suddenly you start being like a school counselor who enjoys listening and said “tell me more” or “what happened then”.

I have read about an article that mostly the highly talkative person don’t even know they do it, and is uncontrolled. Unknowing they’re pushing people into their own.

Maybe it was okay to our real friends but not in the meeting room or classroom. In this situation we want to get same benefit, a chance to speak with teacher or other students, there have time limits. It is not fair if this person takes away the opportunity.

You can imagine what happened then. My class began at 19.30 pm with Ms. Sarah who was our favorite teacher in Ruang Guru. Everyone wanted to join in her class and speak with her. In her class, we have a small group to discuss about some topics.

Unluckily I met the talkative person as partner and Ka Deva also. In the beginning he started talking too much without thinking the learning goal. We just had 30 minutes to finish our discussion session and had to write down a story that we should share with each other.

The only way we could do it was ignoring him, Ka Deva and I focused to our own story and writing down while he was still talking.

We know this is a bad thing to do to older people but if we don’t do that, then we just waste our energy and time without benefits in this class meeting.

There is no agreed single standard for classification of those categories.

Some experts classify a country falls under developed if their GDP (Gross Domestic Product) per capita is higher than 15,000 USD. Some use the limit of 25,000 USD. But GDP per capita is not the only criteria. Educational quality and opportunity is another factor. A developed one is a country which provide quality education and also accessible to all their citizen. Their literacy rate is high.

That's why despite having a very high GDP per capita, but relatively lower educational standard and lower leteracy rate, the United Nation classifies Qatar as developing country.

Another criteria is its economic quality. A developed country, produce their economy mainly from knowledge-based economic activities like high tech product i.e. electronic, mobile phone, machinery and etc. Not merely based on raw material of natural resources abundance such as coal, oil and gas and the like.

Another factor is its industrialization. A country is in a developed level due to their industrialization is present to manufacture variety of products from food processing, fishery high end product, machinery, software, high tech defense product and etc. Industry to change from raw to intermediate products and from intermediates to end products.

Several developed countries are the US, West European countries, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Japan.

Developing country is if their status of those factors are below that of developed country. Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Turkey and Saudi Arabia are in this category.

While under-developed country is a country characterized by widespread chronic poverty and less economic development than other nations. The example are like some African countries which are under severe conflict.

Indonesia with its nominal GDP per capita of about 4500 USD is classified as developing country.

Indonesia vs Korea

Back then in 1960, South Korea was poorer than Indonesia. But 30 years later, Korea well propell into a high income country. Currently in 2023 it is 30,000 USD or 7 times than Indonesia. Since 1960, South Korea has tremendously advanced their economy based on knowledge, science and engineering. We know well about Samsung TV and most phenomenon is Samsung mobile phone that take global market share of about 25%. Thbeir car industries have been very successful such as Hyundai and KIA. Not to mention other products which enter global brand. Unlike South Korea, Indonesia's economic development has been stagnant since 25 years ago following the global crisis in 1998 that crashed its currency depreciated by 600%. From that point, its GDP just grows about approx. 5% per year. Indonesia is in the lower-middle income trap status. A status which its economy could not advance further to middle or high end products. To flip from the curse of middle income trap requires reform of its education, governance and economic system.

Khaqim

10-Nov-2024

Written on the way Jakarta-Pekanbaru-Dumai

In this short article, utilizing the same logic of Karl, try to explain why the rich natural resources of Kabupaten Banggai fails to even provide the very basic need of their less than half million of its population. It is called resources curse. Since its hydrocarbon discovery in 2000s followed by its subsequent exploration and production project in 2010s to monetize the untapped gas, even 15 years later, Banggai district is still lack of electricity supplies for its entire society. It is a common staples, that electric supply in every household in Banggai will be on and off 3 to 5 times per day in its peak troubles. This chronic problem stemmed from the very fact that the electric supply comes from old fashioned diesel-engine power generator whose capaity may be just match with or less than its demand. When one or two generators are in trouble, its output cannot meet its demand. This resulted in very frequent electric disruption. It can be 3 to 5 times per day in its peak with total off-time of 5 to 10 hours. Should its electric power generators are fuelled by gas with modern gas turbine or gas engine, this problem will not persist.

Despite almost 100% of the gas produced from its beneath are for export in the form of LNG and liquid ammonia, the government fail to provide supply of gas and electricity for their society. If it is managed properly with right policy set, may be just under 5% of the total produced gas from this region is more than enough to supply city gas and electricity for less than half million of Banggai population. Household can benefit city gas for cooking and sufficient electricity. Small industries can grow and thrive. What needed is a strong will from the government to prioritize its citizen when comes to policy making decision. Not only to serve business interest from the global power.

It is the paradox of plenty. Rich with gas that can supply cooking gas and electricity for all of their population, but it does not happen. Instead almost 100% gas lifted from the land of Banggai are exported to light up and provide cooking gas to Japan, Korea or other countries that is thousand miles away, but its true owner. A blatant irony in 21st century.

Another paradox is that the gas producing and processing industrial complex nearby are having adequate and in some cases excessive excess electricity. Inside the industrial complex, electricity never been off, while just outside the fence in the neighboring villages like Batui are completely dark night. Kids cannot do their homework, household cannot do their normal activities because of electric power disruption. Foods in their freezer are melted. Traditional market are dark. One of my dear friends who lives in Batui shared her experinces of many times cancelling her online classes when electricity is off. I feel very sorry for that.

The curse of natural resources is real. The paradox of plenty is seen in daily staples.

It is not in 1970s like Karl's book. But it is the year of 2024. How a tiny region of Bangga with just under half milion population blessed with rich hydrocarbon gas natural resources, but fail to even provide the very basic needs of cooking gas and electricity for their population. Instead, the gas are almost 100% exported.

It is the goverment failure to develop and set a proper, human-centric development policy that serve the economic benefit of their true owners of the natural resources. One of the nation constitution principles is the duty of the state to ensure welfare of their society.

It is another phenomenon of globalization that benefits those at the top but leaves ordinary citizens feeling disempowered and helpless. It is a rebuke for a technocratic approach to politics that is tone-deaf to the resentment of mass who feel left behind economically, socially and politically. Time to bring about a development that serve people not the powerful, deliver justice and fair share of economic to people not the hegemon.

Karl may pen another book The Double Paradox of Plenty should he knows the resources curse in Banggai.

Written in Citilink flight from Pekanbaru to Halim Jakarta

16 Nov 2024, 09:45am

In the geopolitical term, East and West has deeper and different meaning than just a direction or geographical separation. It reflects the ideological affirmation of the opposing views.

West represents a politically democratic, socially liberal and economically free market. The champions are United States, United Kingdom, France and other western euoropean countries.

East represents a poliyically authoritarian & non-democratic, socially conservative and economically state-controlled economy. Amongst them are China, USSR (is now Russia), absolute monarchy countries like Saudi Arabia, Jordan and etc.

In term of their population religion affiliation, western is predominantly Christian. While eastern are non-Christian and communist.

Economically, western countries are wealthier than that of eastern countries. Western countries have a dark history of colonizing other countries.

In brief, west-east in geopolitic is nothing to do with geography where a country is located. But is more about political, social and economic atributes.

Australia and New Zealand are geographically located at eastern sphere, but are well known as Western world. Likewise Rusia is located in Europe or western hemisphere, but sometime is not classified as western.

There is no single understanding of east-west definition amongst pundits. But there some common views that generally accepted.

By Khaqim

Jakarta 10-Oct-2024

to exchange learning with someone who are eager to learn on geopolitic

The North is generally referring to the developed countries which have economic, technological, and most of the time military might and advancement.

Countries with GDP percapita of more than 20kUSD are in this leagues. Those are all West European countries, some East European, the US, Japan, South Korea and the like. Although some high income countries in which their economy relies on their rich natural resources are not classified in this group, like Qatar, UAE and etc.

The South refers to developing and under developing countries. In term of economic, those are countries with income per capita of lower than 15kUSD. The big and influential countries in this league are like BRICS stand for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, also other countries that do not belong to the North. Those are all african countries, most asian countries and several south african countries.

Nowadays, there is a term known as Global South. A group of countries that challenge the hegemony of Western and _North.

The kind of emotion that can be challenging to capture fully in words or hard to describe.

I've been listening this a lot lately while Im in Collage.

It's my first ever poem, had the urge to write it while listening to Jamie.

Absolutely beautiful!

The government promised big changes: better roads and reliable electricity for the villagers, they called "BATUI TERANG" but years have passed, and the reality is far different such a big lier.

Better roads?

For years, the roads have been in poor condition, yet it’s only now, when the election is near, that we see these improvements happening. This quick rush to act raises doubts about the government’s true priorities and commitment to the people, suggesting that real change only comes when it serves their political agenda.

Electricity for the village?

This village endures daily blackouts. Families struggle to live without consistent electricity, businesses can’t operate properly, and students try to study in the dark.

This isn’t just a local issue—it reflects a global pattern seen in many resource-rich regions. In cities near oil fields in Nigeria, for example, communities often live without basic services like electricity, clean water, and healthcare, despite the billions of dollars generated from oil exports. Similarly, areas in Venezuela and Iraq rich in oil experience frequent power outages and infrastructure failures, even as their governments benefit from resource extraction.

These situations show a troubling trend: wealth from natural resources rarely benefits the people living closest to them. Instead, profits often go to corporations or government leaders, leaving local communities in poverty. The villagers’ struggle is part of a larger call for accountability and fairness in resource management worldwide.

In a world where cities are pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation, it’s almost ironic that our village remains stuck in time, far behind. While the world is racing forward, we’re still waiting for basic services like reliable electricity, as if progress has forgotten us completely.

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Have you ever paused for a moment to truly feel and listen to the whispers of your heart.

Let’s begin with a simple question: How are you feeling right now?

Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and tune into your inner self. Full of an unique emotions didn't you? or perhaps a mix of everything? Whatever it is, it's valid.

Let this be a space where you can laugh, cry, ponder, and dream. Take my hand and step into this. Let's embark on this adventure of self-expression together, where every page is an invitation to explore, feel, and just be.

With warmth and openness..

Adisty Faradila.

In this event there are Pak Jhon Akbar as facilitator, Pak Watman and his wife as guests speaker.

Besed on the incident Pak Watman lost his right leg, the incident happened in early 2022. He is a mechanical field technician in Company X.

Firstly, underwent a surgery to amputate his leg after one years or so after that the wound wasn’t fully recovery yet. His doctor decided to re-surgery his wound for make the wound fully recover so the prosthetic leg can be administere.

In this event the facilitator and the guest speaker delivered the presentation, topic and safety message in very clear, detailed and interesting way. Also all of the participants are very enthusiastic and asking for many questions.

His story was very heart touching which makes some participants feeling sad and shadding tears including me.

In the last section there is a message of Pak Watman experience that we have to be brave to say “No” if there any unsafe instruction and we have the right refuse unsafe work.

at QHSE SM room - Admin building.

Long story short, when Harry, Ron and Harmony was in Hogward express they were in the same room with Prof. Remus Lupin who was the new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher. He protected them from Dementor with magic spells “the one of Azkaban guards” who searched for Sirius Black. Dementor killed people’s with take over the souls.

Later in a week, In Defence against the Dark Arts class Prof Lupin teaches about Boggarts. The Shape Shifters that takes a shape of people worst fear, when Harry take his change to facing the Boggart suddenly become Dementor and Prof Lupin repels the Boggart for him. Faced by Lupin, the Boggart takes the shape of a bright glowing moon.

After class, Harry goes to Prod Lupin rooms wondering why the Dementors affect him so much. Prof Lupin explains that Dementors are fear itself and they pull forth the horrors from a person's past, which is why just before he faints, Harry hears his mother screaming before she dies and why the Dementors affect him worse than anyone else. Harry asks Prof Lupin if he can give him private lessons on the spell to drive off Dementors. And Prof Lupin teaching him how to use “Patronus Charm” and let Harry practice on Boggart. The charm can be powerful enough if Harry can imagine the happiness memories while using the magic. He success in his 3th trying.

to be continue....

Shortly, Ron’s rat “scabbers run into the whomping willow tree. Ron-Harry and Harmonie run follow the Rat. Inside the tree they find Sirius Black on it and he turns out to be an animal’s “black dog”. Harry was too angry with Sirius Black, who admits that he is responsible for the death of his parents. Prof Lupin then arrives and accused by Hermione of being Black's accomplice and a werewolf.

Hermione know this following Snape's lesson on werewolves, since Prof Lupin was always absent on nights of the full moon and Lupin's Boggart turned into the moon in his class.

Prof Lupin admits that he is a werewolf and also adds that he saw a supposedly dead person “Peter Pettigrew” who is also an Animagus and had been living for years as Ron Scabbers.

Harry, Ron and Hermione refuse to believe that Pettigrew is alive. They are pointing out that he was murdered by Black.

Sirius Black denies this, and Prof Lupin convinces him to tell Harry the truth of what happened. Prof Lupin tells the story of how the Marauders came to be. He had been bitten as a child, and in those days there was nothing to be done about his transformation into a monster every month (he explains that the recently invented potion Snape has been making for him “the Wolfsbane Potion” the mental change and allows him to retain his human sense of self as a wolf as long as he drinks “a gobletful” every day the week before the full moon.

Sirius reveals he broke out of Azkaban after seeing the Weasleys in the Daily Prophet. He saw Scabbers and recognise it was Pettigrew in his Animagus form (Pettigrew was missing a finger, Scabbers was missing a toe)

Sirius Black also realised that Pettigrew was in the perfect position to capture Harry and deliver him to Voldemort’s followers if they became strong again.

He searched for Pettigrew to kill him, to avenge the Potters and protect Harry. Pettigrew was the Potters' Secret-Keeper and already a spy for Voldemort also he faked his own death by cutting his finger and turning into a rat and escaping

to be continue...

Before Prof Lupin and Sirius want to kill Pettigrew, Harry stops them “saying that James would not want his two best friends to become killers”.

Unfortunately, the full moon rises and they are shaping into Animagus and being under control. They are both being battle. After seriously injuring Sirius Black, Prof Lupin run to the Forbidden Forest.

In a Lake, Harry and Sirius being hunted by a hundred Dementors and attempt to perform a Kiss on them. Before they all faint, Harry sees a familiar figure across the lake with a powerful “Patronus” that makes all the Dementors away.

In the Hospital Wing, Dumbledore tells to them that he believes them but he cannot save Sirius Black, the only way to safe him is to back trough the time and safe Sirius.

After spending time hiding in the Lake, Harry leaves to check out the present situation and seeing himself and Sirius Black fainting from Dementors.

He realise that he saw earlier across the lake was not his dad, but it was by himself with a powerful “Patronus” charm that make all the Dementors away. 

End.

Little did we know that an unexpected invitation was about to change everything.

^{we are going to Holiday yey!!}

The journey start was filled with light-hearted conversations and a cheerful tunes "Udin Sedunia - Lebah Begantong" creating a joyful atmosphere. we start from Batui arround 07.30 in the morning. We began our journey through the winding mountain with fantastic landscape of nature after past Luwuk city. As we drove, the air became cooler, a refreshing change from such hard work.

When we arrived at Salodik, we were greeted by the sound of birds singing and the peaceful rustling of leaves in the breeze. The feeling was perfect—rustic, cozy, and surrounded by nature. A clear, sparkling stream ran through leading us toward the amazing waterfall we had come to see.

without realizing we have 60 perfect collection of pictures !! amazing.

One afternoon, we decided to have a lunch in Pagimana "Ester Restaurant". The warm sun and the gentle sea breeze added to the perfect atmosphere, and we spent the meal savoring the delicious food, sharing stories and planning the last ideal way to end our adventure to visit the Pine Trees. My sister and I took turns capturing the breathtaking views on our camera.

In the evening we took the sunset to watch as the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden glow over the water at Kilo 5 Luwuk with orange coconut milk, grilled corn, and gave a little space to listen to the babbling of Chat GPT.

It wasn’t just the perfect weather or the stunning beach; it was the time that have been spent, the laughter, the kindness, and the feeling of being fully alive in the moment.

I couldn’t wait for more opportunities to explore, laugh, and create even more wonderful memories, again.

^Adis,

^{18 December 2024}

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It is a perfect morning. After a bit ascending and multi bending roads situated in middle of dense virgin tropical trees, finally a beatiful waterfall cascading many steps and layers are seen. Coloured with birds singing, wind blowing melody and silhouette sun light tresspasing trees. A perfect time and scenery to heal crumbling soul, cured psychologically injured heart and washing dark mind.

What makes it even more perfect, two soul with fresh and smiley faces fills and warms the ambient. Picturesque waterfall scenery blends harmoniously with cheeck dimples beautiful faces offering smiley warm of atmosphere.

Far from it, lies a grim reality that a modern life frequently stops their services. Electricity that is essential of modern life, frequently run into troubles that is not able to function several times in a day. While just stones throw, seen fenced compound building flooded by lights and never been off. How on earth, a region rich with natural gas beneath its surface, enlightening mega cities thousand miles away, but fail to benefit its true owner.

A short break at the waterfall has provided bunch of joys escaping for a while from burden of realism.

If there is a fairytale of peace, it would resemble the moment of sharing. It was always so perfect and coming that means a lot. Connection is so intense, full of passion, and it felt so natural, growing as time flies. It starts with little interest, growing helps, intensifying warmth and put other happiness first. Trusted deeply, letting guide shared experiences and feeling secure in sharing presence. The nature is calm but connection is electric. The closeness is unlike anything would ever felt before and made the moment truly special. Let time and wind bring joys of heart to its eternal place.

18-Dec-2024

Written on the flight from Luwuk to Makasar

Here is a journey of both reflection and inspiration. While my trip in Palu, my friend, my cousin and I enjoyed Donggala beach that one of our list to visit.

One afternoon three of us riding motor cycle to go there and It was a very hot day. Imagining the beautiful white-sandy beach make our journey felt very short. Over the road, it was fantastic scenenaries. Green, hills in the far, horizon meeting the blue ocean and clear blue sky.

After take 1 hour, we arrived in Donggala beach when sun at three quarter nearing set. Enjoying white sandy shoreline under light breeze. Blue clear turquoise waters reflect the sunlight, shimmering like a sea of diamonds.

High tall swaying palm trees waving blowing by the windy ambient. Providing shade, and the air is filled with the refreshing scent of the ocean.

The horizon is a far but feel very close, looks seamless blend of sea and blue sky, an amazing backdrop for a serene and idyllic escape.

And the important one that can't be skipped it is the food. we enjoyed coconut ice blended with coconut sugar, some special coffee, chocolate banana nugget, offering limitless taste of refreshment. Perfect!!

we also talked about anything that make us happier. Escaping from daily life burden for a while. Times to deeply reflect my past years but scrolled into just minutes flying in my mind.

Feel like just yesterday, I sat in the junior school classroom. And looks like just hours ago I was in the nursing colleague that I am not so enthusiastic.

Seems like just moment ago I have started new job. A completely new things. The way I work. The daily work activities full of papers and reports. Understanding the importance of being discipline, paying attention to detail and respecting profesionalism.

At the same time learning how powerful is knowledge and skill. Knowledge is the window to the world. Appreciating the meaning of showing sympathy and emphaty, absolutely meet amazing coworkers with their unique characteristics, good and kindness Managers, knowing the powerfull of having purpose of life, spending time usefull things and being responsible at least to my self.

"What a wonderful surprise from God" Accepting the necessary of helping each other, loving & caring. Internalizing the importance of learning, yes long life learning.

Sun has come to its time to sleep after lighting the globe half day. A gentle reminder to three of us.

Time to go back to Palu.

A memorable moment. Unforgettable. Always very short.

_{Received 20 December 2024,}

_{a little revise 22 December 2024}.

After years of longing, I finally reunited with my best friend in Palu, a visit that had been planned so long ago but only happened after almost five years had passed since we were in Yogja for our university.

The moment I saw them, it was as if no time had gone by; the laughter, the stories, and the connection felt as natural as ever, no matter how much time or distance comes between us.

My first time learn to saying goodbye it was with them. Though painful was sometime necessary for growth and see how far life takes us, those three have got family with three little angels warmth their life.

Our meet was full of memory. Moment of difficults when we were university students which had to squeeze even our food due to financial burden, save our pocket money or sometimes shared our meals. But remembering past difficulties, is now becomes smile in our faces. Past hardships have turned into jokes, funs and laughs.

So, it is a reminder, that how hard our lives were, there will be a times that all those will become happines.

True friendship always finds their way to feel close, create more memory and love again.

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I started my trip with treated myself to the Ice Cream Corner, where I get indulged in my favorite chocolate flavor, rich and satisfying, bringing a sense of comfort with every bite. It felt like the perfect way to kick off the holiday.

One afternoon, I was catching a screening of Moana at the cinema. It had been a while since I had enjoyed a movie outing, and watching this heartwarming tale on the big screen was the perfect escape. The vibrant animation, catchy songs, and inspiring story of adventure left me feeling uplifted and refreshed.

In addition to the movie, I spent some time exploring the local shops, and one particular visit stood out – the Doll Shop. It was a delightful experience, filled with unique, hand-crafted dolls that captured my imagination. I found myself lingering, admiring details of each one, and left with a smile, where I marveled at the unique collections on display.

A highlight of my trip was take a lunch at Ayam Panggang Biromaru, I take 30 minutes to the restaurants with foggy roads full of dust but it was worth it with the flavors were incredible, even the price very expensive for one portion but it left a lasting impression on me. The restaurant was recommendation from my Manager that turned out to be one of the best culinary experiences I've ever had.

In another day, I spent time soaking in the beauty of Palu’s beaches, where the calm and serenity filled me with peace.

You can check my special write about this in another post.

The Last but not least also buy Bawang Goreng Mbok Sri, Roti Kepang for my family at home.

To top off my trip, I added a new book to my collection, a small but meaningful treat for myself.

Every moment felt like a gift and It was.

A very well-rounded, memorable getaway filled with simple joys and unforgettable experiences.

Who could have expected this simple Trip turn out so wonderful.

_{With the remaining happiness that is still left behind,}

_Adisty.

_08/01/2025

This music helped me to create the beautiful words in post 009.

Glad to meet you again in my 26 years, before we saying good bye. I want to tell you about what happened on your month so far.

I get a lot of blessing, changes to grow and develop. "Some of life’s most important lessons come from unexpected moments." This time I learn about responsibility, teamwork, and how to handle challenges.

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One evening, I was invited to a special dinner for 36 people. The dinner for appreciated their team that have hard work during an achievement. I wasn’t just a guest; they also asked me to help them organize my team menu list and send to their PIC menu. The leader of the event wanted a main course for everyone to share and individual dishes for each person. It sounded like a good plan at the time, and their team worked hard to make it happen.

The evening started well, the food was served, conversations flowed, and everything seemed perfect. We estimated the cost would be around $400 to $500 reasonable for such a large group. when the bill comes out, The PIC menu and I were also shocked by the dinner bill at that time. What went wrong? the cost a fortune, the bill was around $1,300 !!

At the time, in front of their team the leader "dropped his responsibility" and he insist that he is not connected to this incident in any way. How deeply disappointed to hear that sentence from a leader.

"don't expect anything from him" _{I was mumbling.}

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As time goes by, I want to take a moment to sincerely thank you to my Manager who stepped up and handled the situation that night, it means more than words can express or to describe his actions who reminded that great leaders don’t shy away from challenges - the leader must face them no matter how challenging the situation.

The Powerful lesson about leadership.

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Looking back, that night taught me something valuable "dare to take carry and respond" thats we call Responsibility. I learned the importance whenever I plan something big or small I have to make sure to have a clear communication/transparency, high priority to the reasonable aspect, especially when working with others. critical thinking to double-check details about everything, dare to admit mistakes and apologize without blame anyone.

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We are all human, and humans make mistakes, mistakes have the power to turn you into something better than you were before and if you admitting a mistake is a sign of strength, not showing your weak anyway.

The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing." – Henry Ford.

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I truly hope this story proves to be helpful and meaningful for you too.

-different from the story of January 11th from Gigi-

this story from your cute writers,

Adisty - 22 January 2025.

As you know, suddenly change doesn’t ask for permission; it simply arrives. Change is always never easy to face but it’s where growth begins. I think I've been preparing for a long time and no matter how much I wish things could be fine, God always has all the ways to test people.

I’ve learned to focus on prepare more for it, make sure everything will be okay and ready.

Like I face some trouble in the last minutes before my test yesterday. I'm totally being chaos and panic.

Alhamdulillah praise be to Allah who always help. The verse in the Qur'an that explains that ease comes after difficulty is found in Surah Al-Inshirah (94:5-6):

"So, indeed, with hardship comes ease. Indeed, with hardship comes ease."

Powerful reminder that every challenge or difficulty we face is accompanied by relief and ease. Allah repeats this message twice to emphasize His promise that no matter how tough life feels, there is always hope and better times ahead.

This time Allah help me through someone who fixed my laptop, through someone who helped prepare my exam, through someone who give spirit, to all of them I am very grateful. Thank you.

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Anyway my class running so well after getting trouble that day and Yup !! sorry, I'm just inform you. There is Chat GPT Tap in my picture for help me learn grammar before my test hehe.

clearly seen to be a gen z isn't?

All I have is just how I respond, for whatever the weather next. Its totally fine.

Your cheerful pals,

Adisty - 26 Jan 2025

The revolt in Arab countries succesfully topled their despotic leaders such as in Tunisia and Egypt that went relatively bloodless. While in Libya and Yemen turned to bloody conflict of civil war. Since then many pundits termed it as the Arab Spring. Although later, Tunisia and Egypt were back to authoritarian and despotic regime.

Syria path turns a very bloodshed. Al Assad crushed their people mericelessly by patronizing with Rusia and Iran. Syria has been fragmented into cantonized regions. A third was under terrorist PKK/YPG backed by US, another area was under HTS and SNA. Until mid of 2024 there was a strong sign that Al Assad regime was steadfast and immune from the Arab Spring.

But, it was December 2024. By surprise, HTS (Hayat Tahrir Syam) supported by SNA and other opposition group, with lightening speed within less than two weeks toppled Al Assad regime with relatively no military fight. Al Assad escaped Damascus for Moscow.

13 years of people strugle againts their tyrani end up with toppling the tyrant. A very long awaited hope that finally come true. Whether the new leader will provide their country with justice and democratic accountability remain to be seen in the days, weeks, months and years to come. Whether their dream to have a free, secure and prosperous nation has yet to be proved.

But at least, for now, they have been get rid of Al Assad regime that oppressed their own people for more than half centuries. A 13 years struggled with persistent patient, finally prevails. A lesson to be learnt by all despotic regimes accross the globe that no matter how strong you are, there will be a time that you will be defeated.

29 Jan 2025

Luwuk Airport

Written while awaiting flight Luwuk-Makasar-Jakarta

This section actually to guide you and show you how beautiful learning from each other.

How can be the incredibly motivating keeps your fire alive? Get supportive learning partners !! Willpower to keep learning is a powerful thing. First just put your trust.

What do we do?

It was 16th July 2024 whether Ghost Fleet or Wereworld. Then the shared discovery thru learning has started. A start of an immense learning. Developing a gradual connection. A very passion learning walking path.

From the two book variants above, the Wereworld was selected. The horror genre kind of novel. The method that we take was re-writing every pages, one and other take odd - even pages, find new vocab then search to Oxford/Cambridge dictionary and make sentences with that. We do it consistent, through discipline and structure, to trust and believe for embracing the journey of learning.

The novel is about Mark. Ferran family with Drew and Trent as sibling, and Ms. Ferran. Drew is very close to nature and has the insting and sixth sensor to sense unseen creatures.

The method finished earlier in the Chapter 1 page 32 and we decided to combining our writing because the book was using old English and one of us as beginners feels difficult. New words like blistery and innate to express a strong wind and natural respectively. Kind of uncommon words for non-english speaking people. May be around 20% words are the first time we knew.

Growth isn’t always easy, there will be moments of doubt, but remember that even slow progress is still progress. What matters is that you keep going.

Do we stop learning at this end? Of course not.

See you again in the next write-up as we continue this journey.

Dumai - Batui. 😊📖✨

First week of February 2025.

Reading the series has been more than just practice; one by one has been an adventure. I hope to myself not to take a journey that takes up to 10 years, maybe for 2 or 3 years will be good.

Sometimes, I watch the movies to compare them with the books, I love comparing the two. Noticing the differences in details, dialogues, and emotions. It’s a fun way to sharpen my understanding and I'm like training my mind to think critically and observe details.

Remember part of the process learning doesn’t happen overnight, just like Harry and his friends face challenges and keep moving forward. In the end, the greatest kind of magic isn’t found in spells or wands — it’s found in the power of our learning, in the ability to growing and transformed, one story at a time.

In rainy day - Batui.

14 Feb 2025.

Indonesia has heroically raised freedom movement against multiple colonialists from Spain, Portugal, Dutch, British and Japan for 350 years. Finally, Indonesia proclaimes their state in 1945.

Indonesia facilitated Asian-African conference in 1950 in Bandung resulted in Bandung Declaration clearly declares that becoming an independent state is the right of every nation. It is also stated boldly in the Indonesias 1945 Constitution that freedom from colonialization is the basic right of every nation thus colonialization must be erased from the whole world.

In turn, Palestine was just started being under British protectorate in 1920 and later sold to a new alien israel years later. The true owners of Palestine were forced to displace, their lands were confiscated and occupied by the new colonialist.

Since then, revolt and freedom movement staged accross occupied Palestine. From river to sea. One of the phenomenal embrio is Hamas - Harokah al Muqowwamah al Islamiyah- founded by Syaikh Ahmad Yasin in 1987 in Gaza. Back then Gaza was under israeli military occupation. Syaikh Yasin is a paralize man. But his charisma, stedfastness and spirit has fired all walk of life to raise their voices thru all means. The strugle started with stone throwing,  pebble-catapult against might army and later with better arms.

And recently, since October 2024 Gaza had been destroyed dileberatly.  Mosque, church, school, hospital, university and all are levelled. Fifty thousands people are massacred, mostly women and children.

Despite facing this unmatch power, Gaza people stands tall with strong steadfastness to defend their sacred land and nation.

As Indonesia struggled for 350 years to become an independent state, no matter how long will be, Palestine will eventually bee free one day. No matter how strong their occupier that is supported by the most powerful army in the world, Palestine will finally defeat them. Their struggle is for their sacred right.

Long live Palestine!! We are all Palestine.

7 Feb 2025

Written during travel Pekanbaru-Jakarta

Walking the journey of discovery with someone we shared commitment and interest is not only making learning becomes fun, easier and encouraging, it develops bonding stronger, intelectually, emotionally and other aspect of human interaction.

Shared learning produce an environment of encouragement and mutual support. Learning in the presence of someone who genuinely cares each other about their progress can push us to make achievement up to maximum capacity we have that is beyond comfort zones. Mutual suports foster a sense of team accountability that make more likely to reach learning goals.

In addition, learning with someone we cherish enable the exchange of rich perspective. It may be opposing views or different angle of opinions. This allows both to grow further their mutual understanding knowing on each one's preferences, way of thinking and beliefs.

This intelectual discourse allows them to enhance their intimate relationship.

Learning together creates an opportunity on emotional benefits. Shared success and achievement collect lasting memories. Equally shared pain and overcoming difficulties along the journey creates stronger connection, trust and caring.

Putting fun and play into the process will make learning more enjoyable. Both can compete to challenge each other for a game or quiz while learning. It can be also a shared hobby. Like the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) competes running with Aisyah his wife. At times He wins, at other times She wins. A wonderful time.

In sum, learning together with someone we shared interest, values, principles and commitment, is a journey in which knowledge is earned, skill is sharpened, bond is strengthened, connection is enhanced, relationship is tighthened, joy is shared while shouldering pain and difficulty.

A reflection of our journey of discovery that we had been thru in months and believe to continue in months ahead. Keep learning. Keep learning. And keep learning together.

Wed, 29 Jan 2025

On flight from Makasar to Jakarta

May 2024 was when we crossed paths for the first time, during my interview for the admin role. I didn’t know then how meaningful that meeting would become. As I begin my new chapter of life, stepping into my new role on 7 June 2024 was the beginning of a journey that shaped me.

From that moment, my learning path unfolded until it came to a close in April 2025. I opening the door to future chapters still waiting to be written. I can’t believe how fast these 11 months have gone by. Here I am, I'm still there and I remember it all too well.

At 11th July 2024 was my first whattsap text uses English with Bapak and we still keep it till now, Alhamdulillah. I started learn with choose the Werewolf World Book, Using Duolingo, World puzzle game, Harry Potter series, Emma's lovely English, Speaking Practice tru Ms.Teams, sharing news, sharing and watch the Cell no. 7 Miracle, Al-Risalah/the Messenger Movie, Short Story with the leason learn (Nasrudin Hoja my favorite one), Who Move My Cheese Book, People Magnet Book, Never Angry Again Book, Englishnesia class, Padlet web, Ruang Guru Class, Preply Class and etc.

I will always look back fondly on everything I’ve learned, experienced shared, show caring, trust that have been build and how you've helped this little girl grow. I having fun and enjoy every moment without realize it become a memories now.

Suddenly when the news comes to me in the end of December 2024, it's never easy to face just simply arrived on my life. During January to March 2025, hiding the sadness isn’t easy at all but it’s where I growth begins. When this April come, I try to learn a lot for hold on a little tighter, smile a little bigger, laugh a little louder, forgive a little quicker, and love a whole lot deeper, counting day by day, appreciated and better damn well enjoy every time I spent because these are the moment that I will remember later on.

Today, 14 April 2025.

I say goodbye to everything that was familiar, to everything that was comfortable, to every sunday for finalize monthly report and get mentoring into it, to every sharing time cross generation in the late afternoon, to every little sharing time in Bakso, Warung Shanum, Surabaya Resto, Luwuk Seafood, Warung Araffah, and eating durian Nambo, to every street corners visited the new place, to every supporting that I received on email, everything that almost become my habit in my work place.

As a Winnie The Pooh said "How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard" 

This small chapter take up the most room in my heart and I hold it tight, keep it warm like the sunshine after rain.

Even though it's hard to meet you on your new meeting point (under Beringin tree). Let’s continue to learning together for a long time in many ways, Bapak. This girl is still in the process of growing and learning.

If the winds of time bring change, I’ll see you again, somewhere, someday.

As you always said - 'keep in touch.' and Till we meet again.

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_{Adisty - from one of the Gen Z in HSE Room sitting in front of her computer, wearing earphones when music play.}

You'll Be In My Heart
Song by - NIKI

Soundtrack of my path in "Year of Growth Season"

There, I captured more than just a view, I captured the feeling of being present, I saw a tender smile born from the heart, sincere and true. I listening to the stories shaped by time, I’ve learned a lot from the stories of life that I’ve heard. I was taught, in silence and small gestures, how to sincerely care at that time.

"Even as time goes on, the moments stay softly wrapped in nostalgia" I said when I look back at the pictures taken there and feeling deeply grateful for the time that given so genuinely.

where memories spoke louder than goodbyes in a beautifully written message I received called

"Moilong Beach Memorable Event"

It was 13th April 2025. I again visited Moilong beach for the second time. The first, we just passed by on the way to Bakiriang Conservation Area to release Maleo birds back in 2022 if not mistaken.

This time, I visited again, but by enjoying its beach views. Taking banana fried and hot tea at small food vendor while observing kids swimming at beach.

It was also a memorable event, as it was my last days in Donggi Senoro LNG before moving to the next journey.

It was also a very memorable time with special reason.

Who knows if in the future I will have time to visit again the beach with different condition.

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I said softly in the end, with tears that had not yet dried on my cheeks "who knows savoring a warm bowl of noodles with sweet soy sauce, trying cilor goreng to satisfy a hungry belly might return in another place, someday.."

You know, not all goodbyes are spoken right? some are quietly felt, some choose to stay in a memories and another just crossing softly and be missed.

Batui, 13 July 2025.

In the first Hallo, my mind can easy to read, you can also look through it. I'm really happy and also excited.

First stop: Bandung and first time trying Woosh transportation also. The quiet beauty of the place touched something deep inside me, visited the breathtaking Al-Jabar Mosque and also letting my soul whisper its hopes.

On the second day, began with a soft morning walk, not rushing anywhere, just breathing in the moment. Then next step to Ancol, a moment painted with soft warmth, sweet, caring and a feeling too deep to describe.

The most unforgettable part was at the Mangrove Resort, the final chapter of my journey in the city. I smiled at the mischievous monkeys, felt a little uneasy with the curious big lizard? yet in between those small fears, there was warmth.

As the golden sun slowly disappeared, time began to run faster, like sand spilling through open hands. a silent wish for the moment to stay a little longer, for the warmth, for the atmosphere doesn't end quickly.

This time let me said "Let time and wind bring joys of heart to its eternal place" too.

Final write: Batui, 07.10.2025

_{This time, I write a letter instead of writing a story,}

_{This time, I walk among the fallen leaves,}

_{This time, the leaves did not fall as signs of the season,
They descended as divine signs to the Angel of Death,
The leaves holding the names of my two closest friends,
Two souls returned to their Creator.}

_{Saying goodbye right after my birthday? Yes, I am. Twice, exactly. These two souls were neighbors in life and passed away within forty days of each other. Blessed are those who have been released from the world’s weariness.}

_{And this time, that season teach me that part of growth does not always look beautiful.}

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^{For my dearest friend,}

^{I wrote this message just for you both. Fly higher, may your journey be gentle, and your soul rest in God embrace, may you be embraced by a love tighter than family arms, gentler and deeper than a mother’s love, and greater than every love you ever knew, held eternally by God.}

^{We deeply apologize, losing you both of course make your family, all friends chaos, hopefully we don't make things heavy for you.}

^{In another hand, suddenly life allowed me a space, the space to not be imprisoned by that sadness. Strange how fate works right? it feels as though a little happiness was intentionally slipped in for a grieving soul. The space was planned one month before.}

^{I take the space to break for a while and I was truly present in that every moment passed. I learned to value each time or activity I do, completely healed me to fully enjoy what was in front of me and this break really hug me, the hug was even tighter then I have before.}

_{This time, I went to Jakarta. Unexpectedly, the place I visited was truly peaceful, far away from the rush and noise of the city. In there, I never missed my ten thousand steps with the cool morning air. In there, I received a cared and being loved. I visited a world filled with many kinds of animals also. Unfortunately, I was a little too confident when I challenged myself to enter the haunted house, it was made my heart rate higher than normal limit that day.}

_{Did you know? I even met new friends there. Who would have thought that someone like me who can’t really swim would push myself to ride water attractions with them, brave enough to repeat it again and again. There, I also tried Korean food (it was someone’s birthday at the time, beautiful).}

_{Before I went home, just spending 3 hours with our old friend Aisya. I told a lot about you both there "Al-Fātiḥah" she prayed.}

_{Rest in love.}

_{Your BF,}

_Adisty

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_{Would it have been the same if I had chosen to stay and just feel grieve?}

_{Of course not, that would not have been good for me. Before this, no one could truly persuade me to keep going while I was drowning in sadness.}

_{Would the tone of this writing will feel the same if that things not happened? Of course the lessons would have been different.}

_{Back then, everything felt heavy to me, it was my first time to survived this sense of grief. At the very least, after taking the break, all of my doubt, all of my tears and the loneliness slowly faded away. I sincerely easy to accept this fate.}

_{In the next chapter, hopefully many good things will be written. Goodbye 2025.}

^{Finalized writing with this song “Jiwa yang bersedih” by Ghea Indrawari.}

^{Batui, 31 Dec 2025.}

Some advice from our Trainer.