A Wondrous Year of Mine — Firsts in 2023 (Part III)
Let’s go to the final part!
22. First Time Being Awaited by Precious Ones at Finish Line — August 2023
I enjoy spending time with my family just to accompany the little things. I also always involve them, especially my mom and dad, in all my activities. One of them is running.
Actually, my mo and dad can be said to accompany me quite often on runs. But usually they just wait at the hotel or somewhere nearby while enjoying their time together and then I catch up with them after I’ve finished my thing.
However, at the Jakarta Half Marathon last August, they were waiting for me at the finish line even when I was at the last 2 kms!
23. First Full Time Job and Met The Ones Called ‘Second Home’ — August 2023
Last August, I was given the opportunity to get my first full-time job after I graduated in September 2022.
Being accepted at a national TV station to become a reporter which is in line with what I want is something that makes me happy. But more than that, meeting co-workers who are supportive and are on the same frequency is something I am truly grateful for more than anything.
I can’t mention one by one to the amazing 16 people in this photo. But once again, I am very grateful to be in Batch 7! May unity, solidarity, and success always belong to us forever. ❤️
24. First Time Meeting Respected and Influential Figures in the Country — From August 2023
It could be said that one of the gratitudes of being a journalist is the opportunity to get access to meet important figures in Indonesia that other people might not get. To be honest, this experience never crossed my mind before.
25. First Time Building a Business Owned by Myself — August 2023I have professional goals, one of which is to have a business that I can manage until the future.
I myself came with Sunset Flight (@sunsetflight.co) which carries the concept of a local brand ready-to-wear.
Even though I can’t be that consistent, I am determined to be able to develop and make Sunset Flight into a big brand that people know one day.
26. First Live Report — Sept 2023
One of the assessments to become officially a journalist or reporter in the place I work is a Live Report.
September 9 2023 to be precise, was the date when I delivered the news to all over Indonesia on national TV. Of course I felt so nervous but relieved in the end because I had prepared thoroughly, even though there were still many things that I needed to improve and develop.
My first live report would not have gone smoothly without the help and courage of my team at that time, Kak Adimul, Bang Taufik, and Bang Adam.
27. First Time Interviewing, Having Conversation & Given an Opportunity to Out of Town — Nov 2023
1 month after being declared as a journalist and reporter, I was trusted and given the opportunity to work out of town, specifically to Surabaya, East Java, to be a stand-upper for one of the segments in the “Inspirasi Pagi” program.
In the first plan, I was supposed to be scheduled to interview the Governor of East Java, Mrs. Khofifah (what a precious moment).
However, for one reason or another, without reducing my respect and gratitude, I was given the opportunity to interview the Head of the Goods/Services Procurement Bureau of the East Java Provincial Secretariat, Mr. Dr. Endy Alim Abdi Nusa. It’s an honor to be able to talk to him.
There was a great team behind this. Thank you and shout out to Bang Pitra, Bang Eka, and Bang Yudi who made this interview run smoothly and my out-of-town working experience was memorable!
28. First Time Solo-Concert After 4 Years — Dec 2023
There are only 2 musicians that I don’t want to miss their concerts in my life; Noah and Maroon 5.
I was excited when I found out Noah’s concert schedule in Jakarta. Moreover, this was the closing concert of The Great Journey of Noah before they finally went on hiatus for who knows how long (2–3 years? Idk but don’t take too long please :’)). And this concert is also a solo-concert, not a combination of other artists just like at a music festival. So without thinking too much, I immediately took part in the ticket war and chose the festival category so I could see Ariel up close.
This Noah’s concert moment is a comeback from Feli the solo-concert-goer after Dewa 19 in 2019. And from this, I also met new friends from various regions and even abroad!
See you in first moments in 2024!
