Mentors and Cheap Labors

Many of us were hired by Darryl Hadaway and Greg Alberto back in the days of Arthur Andersen. Only 25 years ago (time flies), in my case. So when Greg is back in Jakarta again after his last visit in 2014, the (former) cheap labors met up in Pacific Place for a great fun dinner…

Konser Pesta Rakyat Dewa 19: Terbaik Terbaik

Dengan selera musik yang beda jauh, saya dan istri saya Elok, jarang nonton konser bareng. Susah menyatukan gemuruh Judas Priest atau dentuman Megadeth dengan untaian syahdu Rossa dan lantunan manis Kahitna. Hanya sedikit pemusik yang masuk dalam irisan diagram venn musik kita. Salah satunya Coldplay. Yang kita tonton bareng di Bangkok beberapa tahun lalu. Dan…

Cyclists Turn to Runners

I’ve been witnessing my fellow road cyclists in Jakarta decided to park their road bike, and turned into runners these days. There are several reasons. First, the road condition in Jakarta is getting less ideal for road cycling. Especially if you ride in pelotons. Weekdays’ traffic is back to normal. Or perhaps even worse than…

That Feeling When You Just Won The Derby

Massively boosted by last night’s derby win, I ran 15K through Jakarta Car Free Day with my wife today. Proudly wearing the Red Devils shirt, smiling all the way 😊 Manchester United won 2-1 at Old Trafford after a comeback win, having trailed 0-1 early at second half. But goals from Fernandes and Rashford ensured…

Mencari Rute Lari di Strava

Setelah semakin menggemari olahraga lari, saya selalu menyempatkan untuk lari kalau sedang traveling. Entah untuk berlibur, ataupun bekerja. Sepertinya seluruh trip yang saya jalani enam bulan ini selalu saya isi satu pagi dengan berlari. Jogja, Palembang, Surabaya, Kuala Lumpur, Purwokerto. Dan terakhir ini, Singapura. Istilahnya, meninggalkan jejak di Strava. Senang aja melihat lintasan merah di…