2008: a reflection
A lot of things has happened in 2008. On the job-related side, I got my first job early in 2008 (January), the one I left after one week (can't stand the working environment, low pay, like hell). Don't want to talk about it. Then I move to another job (software developer), very relaxed environment, enough pay to support my lifestyle (at that moment). I really learned a lot there, from my colleague and boss, mostly about software related stuff.
At that time, I joined an English course, just to spend my free time. It's quite fun though, to know some cool friends (especially the pretty ladies) and teacher. The course feels like a refreshment after a frantic day at work.
After three months in that job, I luckily got accepted in a big corporation. After I graduated, I never really look for a job in big company, unlike most of my friends. At that time, I thought, maybe this is the chance for me, and it came just in time, my contract just about to end. Then I moved to Jakarta, big city, traffic jam, hot weather, for good.
The first two months in my new job was training time. The company sent me, and about 40 other people from ASEAN, to KL, Malaysia, for 6 weeks training. Wow it is DEFINITELY the best time in my 2008, and probably life (until now). It really change me in some sort of ways, teach me about professionalism, integrity, cultural diversity, and especially friendship. Sometimes I look at the pictures taken at that time and remember what a wonderful time I had there, and how lucky I am to have that chance.
Fast forward a few months, by the end of 2008, I had a huge decision to make. Whether to stick with the company or move on. After the training, I really don't have a lot of things to do there. So I used those time to learn a lot of things from the web, from books, from other people. See what people are doing, how they do their job, etc. My point is, I was very bored with my job there, and I tried to look for alternatives. Don't blame me for being bored. Then the offer came. I've said my farewell to my friends, and now I'm waiting for the next job to start.
On the personal side, life's been boring in this 2008. No new breakthrough that really noteworthy. I've made some personal improvements, some new skills that I've never think of, some new ambition for the future. I spent quite a lot of time with family this year since I live in the same house with them now. Bought (and read) a lot of books (quite surprising though), but haven't really finished a video game, and the most important: I quit World of Warcraft! Wow, that sure is difficult.
In late 2008, I have a plan involving Fitness First. I think I have quite successful there, but it sure costs money. Well, maybe it really worth the effort. My latest ambition in 2008 is to create my first 3D game. Ha, I've heard of that some years ago, but nevertheless, that is still my number one unaccomplished dream. I've learned some 3D stuffs, game engine, even Maya. It's really exciting. Maybe I'll consider it as a hobby, a difficult and exciting one.
So, here are the things I have accomplished in 2008:
- Some certification, mostly about soft skills, that I got from my training in Malaysia.
- I had to do call stuffs, reminding people about some event. That's considered new to me, who usually work as developer.
- Lose several Kgs, enough to make most of my clothes unusable.
- Quitted from 3 jobs in one year. Wow that's awesome!
- Bought and read 15+ books. I don't mind spend a lot for books.
- Got a credit card! Yay!
- Stopped some bad habits, started some good ones.
- Got a new job abroad.
That's my 2008, summarized, with some details intentionally left. Gotta start to write my 2009 post now.
