Hello Today; How is Tomorrow?
The day I struggled badly to resist returning permanently to my native home after finishing my undergraduate degree. I would like to thank myself for having fearlessly made an important decision in the past.
Undoubtedly, leaving my hometown was one of the few things I have never regretted. Many things in my life have changed completely since then, bringing me into another universe to celebrate happiness.
On the other side, after completing their studies, many of my friends wanted to return home and work there. There was nothing wrong with this option because a lot of unanticipated events always occur in life. I assumed that their life was probably flat. It’s just my assumption, indeed.
I remained in Makassar and did my first job as a Tendik (Tenaga Kependidikan) in one of SD in the suburbs. In addition, I occasionally substituted to teach when the permanent teachers missed their classes.
My second occupation was as a Notary assistant, and I just survived less than three months due to an underpaid salary. Then, I hit a new job with a reasonable income, but I worked at this office for only seven months. Finally, I moved to Papua and began teaching there.
I decided to stay in Makassar for a number of reasons, but I can’t reveal them here for privacy concerns. Then I faced my quarter-life crisis phase. Since I was constantly worried, I arranged a strategy to take myself away. I had some issues about my future if I were to stay in Makassar for a long time. I didn’t need additional time to stay, so I focused on finding a way out.
On the other hand, when I landed in Sorong, West Papua, I experienced a new life. Such as obtaining my second chance to live again, and this was what I dreamt about.
Today, I live with full optimism. I do not have severe distress anymore for the same fear. I frequently make mistakes, just like other people do. However, I feel so delighted when I create the right one. Therefore, I migrated to Jogja and converted to being a local person.
Even though I am mentally and physically excellent, I cannot escape the fact that I will experience more emotional misery. However, I am prepared for that. Thus, we should approach this problem positively, for life is unexpected.
