Sept 19th, 2010 - 11 Years After

Today, it's already 11 years since my Dad leaving us. I still remember the day and how I lost someone that truly had great impact in my life.

What I learn/have in this 11 years?

1. Finish my High School
Without any motivation to study, I still managed to finish my final year in high school. Can't be a good achievement. But, at least, I finish it. I was in the last 5 in the class and did my National Exam with average 6.8 with RED grade for all science studies. Yeah, I want to take Social class but my Dad encourage and force me to take Science class, which later turn out to be a better choice.

2. Get a Bachelor Degree
Actually, I don't really want to take Bachelor studies at that time. I'm thinking to helping my mom or starting my own business career. But, my mom encourage (or force) me to get a degree, at least, since she thinks that degree can make life better.
I studied at a local university, University of Jambi, for about 1 year taking Management studies in Economic faculty. But, I don't really enjoy my time there. I'm not a person who like to remember exactly the definition of everything.
Then, I start over my bachelor studies at Bina Nusantara University taking Computer Science degree which I finish in 3.5 year with Cum Laud despite some troubles with University. I also did some part-time job which leads me to become a professional.

3. Working in Real Life
I have some different working experiences ranging from small till nation-wide companies. And in each different working place, I learn different things. Each scale of companies has their own circumstances.
My range of jobs is Production Planner (Supply Chain Management), Database Specialist, Reporting Specialist and so on. Being in different jobs background forcing me adapt in every condition. Each job has their own strength and weakness. Each working place has their own positive and negative aspects.

4. Get a Master Degree
It's really a gift of my life. Being in Melbourne for 1.5 years is really an experience that I want to repeat. Lack of friends, lack of revenue, cultural shock, and language barrier are just some of the troubles that I got there. But, it's what I called LIFE. Low discrimination, a lot of interesting places, round the year festival, good transportation system, and (the most important thing) The Most Live-able City in the world.

5. Changing Mentality
For the last 2 years, I've tried my best to change my mentality from being a Professional to become an Entrepreneur. I've never been trained to be a businessman before. What I know is to do my best and get the best result. I work my way to be a Professional and trying to be in a field that I want. But, right now, under different circumstances, I am forced to learn how to do a business.
Business is harsh. Sometimes, it's out of ethical way; the thing that I hate in my life. I don't think that having money is always the best thing in life. There are a lot of things that are important than that; friendship, health, happiness, etc.


In the end, I really miss my Dad right now. What would be the different if I still have my Dad right now?