Warning: long post ahead.
See my 2018 highlights here.
There's a lot going on this year. And by lot, I mean really, really a LOT. I don't want to miss any details, so I'm starting the highlights early. It's the end of August when I wrote this paragraph. Might continue the intro later on, but now I'm just gonna do the half of 2019 highlights now.
On January, my niece was born. It was magical. She first came looking like an alien, but she's okay now. Reunited with JHS friends during this week too. On 18th, the office moved to Lippo Mall Puri and I finally felt like a legit corporate worker and I'm loving every corner of it, despite the green tinted windows. Interviewed Salon by Houzcall on 25th, and it is the beginning of many interviews ahead...
February was the month that I finally went out of town and staying the night with friends. Never have I ever did this before because duh strict Asian parents. It was a short getaway, but very fun–and comforting. We had a good chat, good food, and good rest too. What else? Met Tasya Farasya, again. Went to the overhyped Kokonut & Curtains. Got another free eyelash extensions. On 22nd, I bawled my eyes out because my boss, who's been very kind, telling me that she's going to resign.
Before my boss left, she said something about how our work would allow us to do many amazing things, including doing an interview with an international figure. Little did I know, that at that time she was referring to my first interview with a native speaker, more specifically, Bianca Talaic, the Global Communication Manager of Trilogy. Yes, that 'rosehip' Trilogy. I stutter, obviously. But the interview went alright. It was on 19th.
Didn't I told you that I did many interviews this year? Well, on 25th, I got the chance to interviewed someone whom I admire a lot back then on the ask.fm era, and it's Hindia a.k.a Baskara Putra. On 21st, I received a chat from my boss:
Oh. Wow.
Y'all already know what's happening in April: I. Went. to. Korea. It was definitely not only one of the highlight of this year, but also on my career, and my life. Also vlogged for the first time and it wasn't a pleasant experience. I'll do another separate post about this trip (hopefully).
This is also the month where I came in-and-out RSPP for UTI. Shucks. Had fun with Game of Thrones every week, tho.
On May 18th, after Joe & Dough event, I sneaked to Sociolla's first ever store at Kota Kasablanka. It was very very pretty that I almost teared up a bit because dang we have came so far?!??
Watched the final of GOT with A and R. I expected the worst but surprisingly the ending pleased me. This month ends with a fun 'arisan' a.k.a rebutan makeup at the office and a quick annual trip to Batam for a wedding. It was okay. Mom is nagging me as usual.
Unlike last year, June was a pretty chill month this time. Nothing major happened. Went to Semasa and disappointed, but the picturesque Lapangan Banteng made it okay.
July means BFF Run is getting closer. I started the month with the newest season of Stranger Things. Had another fun time pampering with L'Occitane. On 19th, the store on Lippo Mall Puri opens for public. Might do a separate post for the pictures.
Another coworker left on 25th. Had another free eyelash extensions and also reflexology on 30th. This particular date was packed. Started from eyelash appointment at 10AM, continued with a talk show till lunch. A reflexology session afterwards, then I moved to Baxter for another event. Did a glow-in-the-dark painting and here's the fun part: I accidentally met W downstairs (Baxter was on 3rd level) when I was waiting for the cab. We chatted, laughed, took pictures, and he asked me to grab a cup of coffee sometime.
Don't expect any tea just yet. August started with a quick trip to Bandung for Breakfast Club on 4th. I learned that I am that bad at running and desperate times call for desperate measures (I hitched a biker passing by). Luckily, I won a free massage from the event on 25th, so I booked a session on 5th immediately.
Apparently, W's coffee invitation wasn't just him being polite. He actually followed up and asked me about it. I told him that I'm gonna skip work on Monday for a massage and that he can meet me afterwards if he wants to. He said yes.
What supposed to be a cup of coffee after massage somehow turned into a nostalgic car rides, a ramen date, a movie, and at last, coffee, with hours of conversation. Things did change for a while, but in the end we agreed that it was best for us to stay friends... and civilized.
Anyhoo, back to August. I went to Bandung on 9th with 5 other media which was nerve-wracking. It went fine. Did a whole day shoot for COSRX that ended up in vain. Got a PR package thanks to my annoying habit of sliding into the DMs.
On 24th, with two unused train tickets (which I originally prepared in case I want to bid farewell to W), I went to Bandung with half of my office. On 25th, the event was a total blast. Many cried happy tears. Not me. Almost, but no. The day that we all dreaded went very very very well. Also got to interviewed Maxime and Diskoria.
(Hi! It's December 27th now as I'm writing this). Let's see... what happened on September? I tried Xing Fu Tang at office's gathering. Helped R changed his tire. Things are happening at the country–RKUHP issues.
November 1st was the day I bid farewell to D, one of my favorite coworker. We went to lunch together. Of course then I return to a yearly surprise from my officemates. This year, I also got a gift and a cake from the mentioned coworker before and also from G, a friend from creative division. Flew to Solo on the 6th (why do I always got assigned out of town event on November?).
Did my very first work interview after a loong time on 14th (hint: I ended up saying no to the offer). Went to more events. Saying goodbye to my liputan-partner on 28th. On 29th, I have a shoot with Sunny Dahye for COSRX. Um. Didn't enjoy the shoot, obivously, but I did have fun with the team.
There are quite a lot of events on December, one if it that was the most memorable was Femmue launching event on the 9th. I slide to their DMs and not only getting invited to the launch, I also got to interview the founder herself, Kelly Chung. It was the prettiest event I've ever been to. I should also mention that BJ was the only media present. Man, the tea served at the Glasshouse by Four Seasons was out of this world.
Oh, I also went to another work interview on 6th. Had crush on the interviewer. On 12th, I randomly forced to take part on a 'Jaka Tarub' play as one of the angels. Went to Kak M's wedding on 14th. Won Kahoot quiz on 18th. Went to M Bloc and Kashiwa on the 21th with Z and R. Tried Hai Di Lao on 23rd. Met R and A on 31th and that was 2019!
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2019 was a year full of blessings and I would gladly do it all over again :)
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