Author: mickeyjanesalim
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2024: I’m happy where I am
I called 2022 my year of recovery, 2023 the year of doing the impossible, and I had hoped 2024 would be my year of thriving. Was it, though? As I looked back, nothing particularly groundbreaking happened, yet life wasn’t disappointing either. Safe to say, things have been steadily improving although there’s no photo dump or…
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Going full circle
Singapore | Hello from sunny Singapore! Back in the days.. Singapore was the first overseas experience I had as a kid. My paternal grandma used to live here with my cousins. My maternal grandparents came here on a regular basis for medical check up and they would always bring me along! Takashimaya 5th floor, which…
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Driving & Growth Mindset
Jakarta | At the age of 26, I finally decided to learn to drive again. Living in Jakarta without being able to drive is mobility limiting as the city’s public transportation is underdeveloped. Little did I know that driving doesn’t only give me the flexibility to move around, but also give me the confidence and…
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The courage to be honest to myself
Jakarta | 2022 was a year when I reached my rock bottom, but it was also a year of pivot and healing. There are a few things I learnt, the first one was learning to be honest to myself. Be honest of what we truly want in life. Earlier this year, I decided to leave…
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Missing Hong Kong from afar
Jakarta, Dec 2022 If you asked me what’s my biggest achievement this year, the answer would be having the courage to finally leave Hong Kong. Don’t get me wrong. It’s my second home. It’s where I go through my adulting phase. I love how efficient the city is. I love the people I’ve met along…
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Just me, myself, and I
Stockholm, 20 Nov 2022 One of my goals this year is to be comfortable with being alone. As an extrovert, my energy comes from socialising. Even on my busiest days, I want to be surrounded by other human beings. Until it becomes too much that I always felt the urge to go out on the…
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Welcome back!
Tallinn, 17 Nov 2022 Today, I updated the bio in my social media profile, I came across this website link that I proudly put there for years. Regrettably, ever since I start working, I hardly make time to regularly update this blog that I used to be proud of and design as if it’s my…
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2021: Adventure is a state of mind
Hong Kong, 8 Jan 2022 First week into the new year, I finally have a quiet weekend after a month full of festivities — a lot of long overdue catch ups and laughters to end 2021. In summary, 2021 was the second year of covid-19, a full 365 days staying in Hong Kong, fully vaccinated,…
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Should your colleagues be your friends?
Hong Kong, 6 August 2021 Today is the last working day of my first job. I remind myself to not get so emotional because I can always meet them again. I’ve seen a lot of colleagues come and go in a my company or clients. I change project every 8 months or so. Trust me,…
Mickey Jane 