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Software engineer by trade. I make video games in my free time.

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Reading Trends

What I've read according to Google Reader trends. Yes, I still read RSS feeds. Sometimes I find statistic like this amusing.

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Posted 2 months ago

Top 9 Tips for Living a Kick-Ass Life

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did so. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.
via positivityblog.com

Note to self.

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Posted 2 months ago

My Desktop

I like it. Took me quite some time to decide the wallpaper. It's high-definition, pixelated space invaders.

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Posted 2 months ago

Singapore: One Month Later

So, here I am, in Singapore, one month later.


I remember about 3 months ago, I accepted a new job in Singapore. I flew here one month ago, with some friends from Jakarta. My first day here was very tiring, because I have a 30+ Kg luggage to move around, and medical check-up to attend, and contract to sign, and so on. After that, I think everything went smoothly.

I had two chances to meet my friends who work for my previous employer, but in Singapore. First we had coffee somewhere in Orchard, talked about a lot of things, mostly fun. That was an awesome time. Second time we had drinks somewhere near Clarke Quay, with addition a friend come from the Philippines.


How about work? Not very interesting yet. I attended a few training. One of them was about GSM network, where I spent my time dozed off *ROFL*. Really, nothing new and uber-exciting, just like most other jobs. I got a PC at office *boo Windows*, decent screen (19 inch), and quite restricted internet access. Digital security company restrict their internet access? Sounds normal for me.


About life? I rented a room here. Quite nice room, big, quite expensive for me though. Actually, after I saw a few rooms, this is the one that feels like a real *home* room. At the first time, the owner is quite strict about things such as electricity. I don't know, maybe most people here are like that. In Indonesia, people don't care about electricity unless they run a big building. Other than that, the owner is quite nice. In fact, she and her family invited me to their "reunion lunch" before Chinese New Year. And of course, there are lots of foods as well in Chinese New Year day(s). How awesome is that! Now, take a step back, take picture, tada!


As I predicted, my first month spending here is quite a lot. Bought a new iPhone (awesome!), bought a 1 TB hard drive, applied for new mobile line, and of course, plenty of basic daily stuffs which I forgot (or too lazy) to bring here. I hope next month's spending could be under control.

So, here it is, an update after a long time. You will find more writings here in the future, promise! But, in the mean time, you can follow me on twitter, sign up for one if you aren't there yet! It's so hip *ROFL*.

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Posted 9 months ago

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.

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Posted 10 months ago