The One Who is Worth Fighting For

As many people said, relationships aren't supposed to be easy. Arguments, tears and disagreements will get involved. It takes a lot of hard work, compromise, commitment and mutual respect for a relationship to work.

Our relationship doesn't always go smoothly. There were times when we drove each other crazy. There were also times where we fought with each other that we thought of giving up. Nevertheless, we somehow always managed to find our way back to each other. Maybe it's our love and commitment that keep us together until today. 

Despite the dark days that we went through, I'm very thankful that we met. Seriously, I can't imagine living my life without him. We're so different in many ways, but it's our differences that make us feel complete. Even if no relationship is easy, I know ours is worth fighting for. 

Kelas Inspirasi: A Very Memorable Experience

Early this year, I made a resolution that I have to get myself involved in voluntary projects just because I feel like I hadn't done something meaningful in my life. A friend of mine then suggested me to join Kelas Inspirasi, a one-day teaching program initiated by Indonesia Mengajar. I was reluctant at first, thinking that I'm not capable of teaching kids. But I registered myself anyway. 

Weeks passed. Suddenly I received an e-mail from the committee stating that I pass the selection for Kelas Inspirasi. I was excited and nervous at the same time. I thought of all the worst scenarios that could happen during the program, but I kept telling myself that everything will be alright.

Those who passed the selection were then required to attend a briefing held by the committee. There, we were divided into groups and got to meet our group members for the first time. My group was assigned to teach at SDN Tanah Tinggi 10 Petang. We had a brief discussion with the school's representatives regarding the school's condition. 

The program was held on May 2, 2016, coinciding with Indonesia National Education Day. We only had around 2 weeks for preparation. It was quite challenging for me to prepare the most effective lesson plan. Thankfully, I had a brief discussion with my senior a few days before the program and she gave me an inspiration for my lesson plan.

The day finally came. It turned out to be one of the best experiences of my life. Although there were a few moments where their behaviours stressed me out, it was also very heartwarming to hear their dreams for the future. Many of them want to become police, while some others want to become astronauts, doctors, and teachers. I will definitely register myself again for another Kelas Inspirasi programs in the future.

Gratitude Post

I'm a very logical person when it comes to making decision, but with you suddenly my logic stops working. I remember my heart beat so loud when I first met you. I was so nervous that we might not be compatible with each other, but you proved me wrong that night. Thanks to our similar taste of music.

You are a very spontaneous person. It is one of many characteristics that I love about you. You even asked me to go together to Sea World only on our second week of knowing each other! We had quite a conversation that day and I remember the happy feeling I had afterwards. I couldn't stop smiling that night.

Your presence in my life was something I did not expect. You might not tick off every criteria I have for my ideal lover, but with you somehow everything feels perfect. You came into my life with your simplicity and offered me nothing but happiness and sincerity. Despite many disagreements and fights we had along the way, I am really grateful that we met.

If you're reading this, I just want to thank you for sticking with me throughout the times. I may be really hard to handle at times, but that's only because I want what's best for us. I sincerely hope that we can keep making each other happy.

Self-Development

Being an adult is hard. You have to go to work every day, manage your own money, and face all those "adult's problems". Some people are afraid of becoming an adult. However, I am happy to have finally reached this point of my life. Why? I can now make my own decisions and decide my career path. Yes, it can be scary and tricky sometimes, but this way I can learn to be responsible of my own life. I consider it as a self-development process.

Being an adult is challenging, but I like challenges.