The Last Day

Before the last day at the Company.. Mba R suddenly told me that the team would throw me a farewell party.. Woow.. I was quite surprised and off course I was flattered. Who was I , that I deserve a party.. after all I am only a staff and only managers have the right to be thrown a party.  Moreover, the big boss who usually funds farewells for the “chosen” staffs already left the country.

But it turns out that one of the senior engineers who I’ve worked with since my first project was willing to fund my farewell.. J J . Funding a farewell for the team means you have to buy at least ten boxes of Pizza.. For me that’s a lot of money. That’s why I couldn’t afford a team farewell.. My plan was, I will have a luncheon with only the ladies instead.  Well, thanks pak for the Pizzas J J.

I was determined then, when It was my turn to say my farewell speech, I wouldn’t cry as I did on Bakor Farewell L , so I listed down the things I would say, and probably I would bring my notes.. I guess it will be easier just to read my written thoughts rather than spontaneously saying it. I was afraid I would cry and make a fool out of myself :D

Well on the last day, I took one last look at my emails and tried to save important emails to our share folder, I hope I didn’t miss anything. I also had small discussion with my successor and my ex “little boss”.  And then I started jotting down my notes for my farewell email and on my farewell speech.

Over all the pointers are:

-          A little bit of my journey at the Company

-          I thank the management for the opportunity

-          I enjoyed my stay but I must move on

-          I thank my coach aka mentor J à this is only for my speech

-          I wish everyone success

-          My contact number etc à on my farewell email

I spent quite some time on my email and my speech pointers, and I had to peek at some of my previous colleagues farewell email.  Hehehe..  no googling this time, just peeping :p

My farewell email was straight forward. I wanted it that way. I didn’t want to put quotes or poems or anything too personal. I didn’t know why but I just wanted to keep it professional. Although I gave in to cute teddy bear picture to put on my note. But actually, I spent more time searching for the right picture than to write my note. The next tricky thing was deciding who to send the email to. I tried to include everybody that I have worked with, and whoever I had acquaintance with. I tried not to forget any name. Who knows, someday we might meet again. But I still did forgot some names.. darrrnnn... !!

Well, at the farewell the new big boss said some nice and encouraging words for me, as well as the senior engineer who funded my farewell. I am so glad that people find my work quite satisfactory (or at least that what they say.. hope its not a lie ... hehehehe). Really its an honor for me. That kind of compliment can’t be valued for money.. even though I wont reject any bonus if given.. hehehe

It was set up that “he” won’t have a chance to say anything, so I also made sure of that. After both bosses made their speech, I just stood up and said my words.. I didn’t cry.. yippppieee... even though, people were making fun of me , giving me tissues, but no tears were shed that day.. hehehe.. but my voice quivered a bit..

Not because I wasn’t sad.. I was sad.. but I tried so hard to keep my cool.. ;p

Well actually my speech pretty much went as planned, and I did plan not to say anything about him, because I thought, at least for once in my journey at the Company, I would do something that is really really honest about my professional feelings for him.. and it is just plain.. “nothingness”.  I did try to think of something nice to say, but I was just blank.. so then I decided to keep it blank. It is againts my personality and manner, but then again.. I don’t wanna leave regreting anything or creating an image I am not ok with.

I said what have to be said at my speech J

And then... the next surprise was... I received lots of gifts.. OMG I was just speechless.. It was too much for me. Wooow again... I got a pair of shoes, a bag and a watch.. wheeeehh... It was too much but I accepted it.. hihihihi. (just look at my cheerful face below ;P)

Well I am really flattered and so thankful for  the attention on my final hours at the Company. It has really wraped up my journey there. I will miss my former team, and especially the ladies, my mentor aka roommate ,my mommy buddies and all my besties.  All the wonderfull friendship and giggles, and craziness for four years will never leave a spot in my heart <3

So sad to leave, but also so excited to face my future.

GBU all folks

Indahnya Persekutuan (Makasih mas bro dan mba sist)

Selasa kemarin akhirnya giliran ku tiba deh...

Giliran ku di doain (doa farewell di persekutuan kantor).  Niatnya sih .... niaaaat banget.. ah gak bakalan nangis, tp akhirnya nangis juga.. jebol juga pertahanan nya.

Ya iyalah orang gue cengeng begini... nonton drama romantis aja suka mewek, drama jepang or korea korean apalagi ... dan apalagi real life.. hihihihi. Keliatannya aja cuek, tp hatinya mewek ...

Pengennya tuh bisa berkata2 dengan berwibawa.. halah... tp yah seperti sudah diprediksi akhirnya penuh dengan kemewekan, dimulai pas my luvly galfriend mulai speech meweknya juga :D

dioperlah tuh tempat tisu kesana kemari. :)

Anyway, sebenernya tuh yang pengen ku omongin tuh ini lho..

Seneng dan bersykur banget bisa kerja disini selama 4,5 th. Dan yang paling menerima ku apa adanya, bahkan waktu itu sebagai anak baru yang gak punya pengalaman samsek di oil and gas, ya persekutuan ku..

Seneng bisa kenal dengan semua teman persekutuan, dan dipercaya boleh megang sie literatur.. itu emang cucooook banget sama aku (dulu)... aku suka baca buku yang bagus2 and bikin resensi or promo buku yang menarik. Tapi maaf semenjak punya anak jadi bener2 gak kepegang.. sumpe lo.. blm ada 1 buku non fiksi yang gw baca semenjak lahiran, huuhuhuhuhu..

Mohon rekomendasikan buku bagus tapi tipis dooonk.

Sebenernya sampe sekarang pun masih cucoook kok di literatur.. cuman nunggu waktunya yaaa.. wkwkwkw

Trus...Salut deh buat program2nya kaya OTA dan Bimbel gratis.. aku pun suka mengajar anak2.. tp biasa... alasaaaaaan terus... semenjak lahiran blm ada waktunya nih.. hiks

Pokoke yg bikin betah kerja terus terang aja ya, bukan kerjaannya... hehehe.. apalagi kompensasinya  (kabuuuuurrr :p ), apalagi bos kecilnya... (huuuuuuu).. tp emang sih kekompakan dan keseruan orang2nya.. baik di Departemen or Persekutuan. Luv u guys and gals lah..

Trus pesan ku buat temen2 persekutuan ya agar selalu mengusahakan yang terbaik lah di tempat kerja, biar selalu jadi garam dan terang.. never give up walopun banyak tantangan :).

Makasih ya temans buat semuanya.. maafkan kalo kurang maksimal pelayannya.. hiks hiks..

Maafin kalo ada salah2 kata or prilaku yg norak ya..

Semoga kita semua tetap bisa berkarya , saling melayani  and never lose contact.. dimanapun kita berada.

Last but not Least, thanks untuk kadonya

Luv it, buat belanja di pasar klandasan depan kantor baru nanti.. ihiiiiiiiiy J

How to make resignation and reference letter

When you decided to resign from your current job, the first thing to do is to prepare a resignation letter..
This is quite an easy thing to do if you have a sample.

As for me, preparing a resignation letter that must be submitted asap (meaning on the same day I got confirmation from my future employer) in order to fulfil my 30 days notice and my new date of hire , and also on the same day that I had deadlines and lots of work.. means, I absolutely have no idea what to write.

Well I searched from my personal files, looking for my last resignation letter 5 years ago.. Alas... It was written in Indonesian :(. This one must be in English..
Then I searched from my emails.. I remembered a friend sent me her resignation letter way back, but then.. hmmmm sorry to say, it was not what I had in mind.
I want a really profesional resignation letter, yet straight forward.

What I wanted in my resignation letter was ;
- I enjoyed my previous job but I had to move on for a new challenge
- I will give a prior 30 days/ 4 weeks notice
- I am thankful for the opportunity that was given to me
- I wish my former company success
Well I had all of that in my mind, but because of all the things in my mind and my deadlines.. I just couldnt write a letter. My mind was stuck.

then.. a woman's gotta do what a woman's gotta do.. I turn to my instant helper.. GOOGLE
Yes I googled it
and voilaaaa... I knew I could count on you Mbah Google :)
here is the link
http://jobsearchtech.about.com/od/resumesandletters/tp/Resignation-Letters.htm

well I did some editing of course, but the sample given were more than enough. All I had to do was to change names, dates, job function and its done.
Submitted it and ..OMG.. I did it.. finally I'm moving on..

And then, the next thing to prepare was to get a reference letter or letter of recommendation from my employer. I didnt want just a letter of employment stating my work period. I wanted something quite proffesional and personal to reflect my achievement. I was not quite sure whether or not I am entitled for it.. since my current employment status is contract based.
So I asked a friend, whether or not she got a reference letter when she resigned. She was also a contract employee. She said she did, but the company wont issue it. We have to write it down ourself and the manager / user (hopefully) will sign it. HR wont sign it cause I am a contract employee.. yeah yeah.. :(
No reason why my user wont sign it cause I did work for my user right.. It was kinda personal based - I guess.
So I asked my friend for an example.
I waited and waited but it seems that she was busy and she forgot to send me hers.. Its okay sist..
well...then..a woman's gotta do what a woman's gotta do... mbah Google again..

hehehehe

well since about 7 years ago when I was still in Medical Dept in a pharmaceutical company.. I had become so attached to Google for looking up infos. (even medical and scientific journals back in the days). I know you cant rely on all of its infos.. but I guess a letter is something general that I can rely on :).

here's the link
http://jobsearch.about.com/od/referenceletters/Sample_Reference_Letters.htm

Its much more complicated making a reference letter.. even though I have a sample or template, but I have to make major editing to reflect my current situation. This takes more time than making resignation letter.

This is what I wanted to point out in my letter:
-My current job description (in brief), a bit of my daily tasks
-My skills and abilities
-My performance and achievement off course
-and..... this is the highlight of it.. How my former manager really recomends me for the same and / or higher position and will miss me profesionally and personally.. wkakakakaka.. hear hear...I am trully an asset..

I written down all of those pointers in my letter and had them signed without hesitation
(thanks big boss.. I owe you one)
Well I guess it was my right to have it.. after all I did serve for almost five years right..


Actually this is the first time I got a really descriptive recomendation letter.
Previously it was just stating time period of employment and a simple thank you.

Google has certainly made my life easier.. :)

oh ya gambar dari browsing di google juga.. alamanya kepanjangan ;)

Nanny Story

Mau sedikit cerita seputar art, nanny atau pengasuh di rumah ah.. sama soal pengaruhnya ke kedekatan ke anak.. yah sharing dari pengalaman pribadi aja.

Jadi semenjak dulu hamil anak pertama (Gaby -in heaven), kami sudah mempersiapkan diri dengan mencari art yang nantinya akan membantu di rumah. Karena kami berdua kerja, rencananya saat itu adalah memiliki 1 art dan 1 BS/ nanny.
Tetapi karena takdir berkata lain, maka akhirnya gak jadi punya nanny.. hanya ada art aja yang tetap menemani kami saat2 gak jadi punya baby. Mbak Atun amanya.. Orangnya sangan pembersih dan cekatan, masakannya enak dan kerjanya cepat. Dia cuma lulusan SD sih, tapi semangatnya besar.
Well, anyway saat memutuskan punya art, kami sudah memutuskan bahwa siapapun yang tinggal di rumah kami akan diperlakukan selayaknya keluarga. Ya mungkin gak bisa 100% seperti keluarg asli tapi at least we're gonna try.
Dia akan makan bersama kami, makanan yang sama tidak dipisahkan. Kamar mandi pun sama dan peralatan mandi kecuali sabun pun sama. Saat itu kami masih kontrak rumah, dan hanya punya 1 kamar mandi.. jadi ya memang sharing jadi hal yang wajar.
Secara umum, semua berjalan lancar aja, bahkan si mbak pun sering kami ajak makan diluar, jalan2 dan karaoke bareng pun pernah. Cuman waktu itu satu hal yang saya kurang cocok adalah selera nonton tv kami yang sangat berbeda.. tapi sueeeeer deh saya lebih banyak ngalahnya.. hehehe. Apalagi dulu belum langganan yes tv. Ada sih tv kabel abal2.. Akhirnya menjelang tahun ke 3 bersama kami, si mbak resign karena akan menikah. Sampai sekarang kami masih terkadang sms-an untuk menanyakan kabar :)

Nah pengganti mbak Atun, mbak Wasis, juga dipasok mamaku dari Jawa, tadinya hanya sebagai art biasa, tpi semenjak Thania lahir, kami upgrade (kaya software aja.. hihihihi) jadi nanny. Tadinya mau mencari sesorang yang benar2 certified sebagai BS, tetapi setelah dipikir2, kami sudah percaya mbak Wasis, dan sepertinya bisa nanganin bayi juga.. so be it..
Beneran deh sebagai ibu baru saat itu, saya bener2 gak bisa yang namanya gendong bayi lama2.. apalagi gendong jarik.. halaaaah.. susye amat. Sekarang boleh diadu deh gendongan gue :D
Jadilah dulu saat saya lagi gak sabar, dan Thania nangis2, digendonglah oleh mbak Wasis, dan voilaa.. diem dan langsung tidur gak berapa lama .
Oh ya untuk mbak Wasis, sama konsepnya kaya mba Atun, makan makanan yang sama, di meja makan. Kamar mandi sekarang beda sih  karena udah rumah sendiri dooong.. (sombong.. timpuk aja.. wkwkw), kami bener2 berusaha memperlakukan sebaik mungkin karena memang kami bener2 perlu seseorang yang dipercaya jagain Thania. Semoga semua niat ini bukan pamrih ya..
Mbak Wasis ini lulusan SMP, anaknya cerdas.. hobi banget ngisi TTS kalo ada di koran (ini sebelum mengenal FB siiih)... skrg sih dah doyan hape dia.. wkwkwkw..
Well anyway, soal momong Thania oke aja.. telaten, ngasi ASIP, nyuapin, dan ngajak main. Jadi sekarang saya gak harus tiap hari pulang siang buat ngecek. Saya udah bisa percaya sedikit2.. yah semoga Tuhan selalu jaga kami semua, walopun saya tidak dirumah.

Sebagai seorang ibu bekerja, memang dihadapkan pada terbaginya kasih sayang dari anak kita. Saya rasa itu pasti ya, apalagi kalau sang nanny juga sayang sama anak kita.
Menurut saya, hal itu tidak usah dihalang halangi.. karena itu adalah proses alamiah. Namun bagaimanapun sebagai seorang ibu, saya pun ingin dapat tempat spesial di hati anak.. wajarr banget dong.

Contoh yang suka bikin agak sirik tadinya. Thania lebih cepet belajar kiss kiss mbak dibanding bundanya. Tapi saya biarkan aja, toh lama2 dia udah mau kok kiss kiss bunda.. hehehe
Ada milestones tertentu yg mbak nya tau duluan.. seperti hari ini katnya sempet Thania berdiri sendirian sebentar.. huuuuuh nyeseeeel banget gak liat.. tapi ya udah lah.. nanti juga liat.
Sekarang sih belajar untuk gak ambil hati hal2 kaya gitu...Justru seneng aja ada bonding antara nanny dan Thania.
toooooh at the end of the day, cuma bundanya yang nyusuin Thania dan kelonin Thania.. hehehe..thats my perfect moment with her.
Saya yakin hal -hal tertentu pasti tidak akan tergantikan oleh nanny. Hal-hal tertentu adalah wilayahnya mommy :)

Well, sebagai ibu bekerja ada bbrp hal yang pernah saya baca yang bisa menjaminkan bonding kita dengan anak gak luntur walopun kita kerja 8 to 5.. (sebentar lagi 8 to 6 euuuy)
- Menyusui.. it works.. pasti bakal daleeeem bgt bondingnya.
-Quality time saat pulang kantor (ini agak sulit krn suka cape dan sibuk ini itu...tp tetep main bareng pulang kerja itu wajib walaupun cuma sebentar)
-Kasi nanny free time saat wiken, jadi anak kita handle sendiri. Well kalo ini nilai saya 90 lah.. kadang2 kalo pas cape banget di wiken, masih suka minta bantuan mbak untuk suapin Thania dan  bunda bisa ngilang bentar buat me time or bobo.. hehehe . Dengan ini nanny juga refreshed buat kerja lagi pas weekdays.
-Treat nanny right and with respect and love. Kenapa ini penting, krn kalo nanny happy, anak pun diurus dengan baik.. alamat gak jadi anak terlantar, ibu bahagia, anak bahagia, bonding lancar.. Kesehatan nanny juga harus diperhatiinn karena kalo nanny sakit, anak bisa ketularan dunk..
-Tentu aja rajin juga ngecek anak walopun dikantor :)
-Pagi hari yang cuman sebentar tetep nyempetin ada waktu sama anak, dalam hal ini ayahnya mandiin pas saya masak buat Thania, trus selesai mandi, Thania ikut ngeliatin bunda dandan.. That's our routine.. Jadi intinya ada hal-hal tertentu yang hanya dilakukan keluarga inti yaa.. :)


Ya kayanya gitu aja dulu sharing seputaran nanny ... semoga nanny ini tetep awet ya..

Goodbye and Hello

This year is gonna be a really challenging year for me,

There will be new opportunities for me.
A chance that will not pass.
A challenge I will have to take.

There may be tears ...

There surely be laughter also.
Goodbye is inevitable, but Hello is for certain.


I will once again step into unknown terrain.
Adaptation will be my friend.
Comfort zone left behind me.
I will not look back at what's behind me.
My past will be my teacher
I will face my future with optimism.
I will conquer my challenges.

This path is a different path, taking me somewhere..

Hopefully promising and much more rewarding.

Goodbye,

Past

Hello ......

Future

Sup Ikan Patin

Ini juga salah satu jenis sop sop-an fave nya Thania

(maaf blm ada fotonya, lain kali deh di posting)

Bahan
Ikan patin di filet atau potong kecil2 tanpa kulit
kaldu ayam kampung
bawang putih
serai
daun salam
daun jeruk
daun bawang
bawang merah (optional)
gula garam
margarin

Cara pembuatan
Tumis bawang dengan margarin sampai harum
masukkan ikan patin dan tumis sebentar
tambahkan kaldu dan air
tambahkan serai, daun salam dan daun jeruk
tambahkan sedikit gulgar dan aduk
tambahkan daun bawang sedikit

voila.. :)

enak banget ini soalnya ikan patin kan lembut gitu jd ga bakal bikin baby keselek (thania gampang keselek T_T)

Resep Aneka Sup Jagung

Semenjak bikin mpasi rumahan.. terus terang skill memasak jadi agak2 nambah nih..
hehehehe
tapi emang yang gampang2 aja sih.

salah satu yang super duper gampang adalah :
Aneka sup jagung... kenapa pake kata aneka adalah karena basic nya sup jagung trus nanti bisa ditambahin macem2 sesuai selera :)

Bahan:
Jagung muda dipipil (kalo buat orang dewasa bisa pake jagung kaleng, kalo buat bocah ya yg fresh lha)
kaldu ayam kampung
bawang putih
jahe
gula garam seiprit
daun bawang
ayam disuwir

Bahan tambahan / pengganti ayam klo ga punya ayam
Tahu sutra
Telur ayam kampung
Jamur kancing

Cara membuat
Bawang putih dikeprek trus dicincang, masukkan dalam kaldu untuk dimasak
Masukkan jahe dikeprek juga
Masukkan jagung manis , dan suwiran ayam
Tambahkan gulgar diiikiiiit aja
setelah mendidih kasi daun bawang
thats it :D

Nah klo buat variasi nya
kocok telur dan masukkan perlahan di sup bila sudah mendidih.. jadi nanti tekstur telurnya kaya benang2
masukkan tahu sutra
atau... seperti yang digambar bisa masukkan jamur kancing yg sudah dicincang..

sup ini jadi teman setianya Thania kalo bundanya lagi stuck mau masak apa.



udah deh.. so pasti bergizi dan berkuah cocok buat thania yg doyan kuah2..