My 2025 in 25 bullet points

Here we are again at the end of a somewhat wild year for me. Here is my 2025, in 25 bullet points:

• Started the year with my extended family, I had good drinks with my cousins and heart crazy stories about growing up in West Jakarta.
• Entered 2025 as an unemployed. To be honest it felt scary.
• Tweaked my portfolio aggressively. I can’t remember how many times I destroyed my portfolio and started again from scratch.
• Achieved one of my major lifetime dreams to watch Green Day live in Jakarta with my band and childhood best friend.
• Tore my ankle in a moshpit when Green Day played St. Jimmy. The medical tent was really fast, respect to them.
• Got a freelance project from an old colleague in a software agency.
• In a circle of doubt about career. Really didn’t know at all about where my design career would go. Been thinking about other options.
• Celebrated my wife’s employment again after a year. I really adore and admire her spirit in building our little family.
• Started Walkfuzz, a media platform that talks about stocks. Didn’t know much about stocks but it’s a good way to save money.
• In April, I finally got a full-time job again with the recommendation of a friend.
• Experienced working in the media industry for the first time. After two years working remotely, it felt strange to have friends from the office again.
• Celebrated my birthday with an awesome SUPR burger my wife bought as the birthday cake. She knows me too well lol.
• Got surprised by my band at a fast food chain, celebrated my birthday like a kid.
• Celebrated my wife’s birthday in a nice hotel in Central Jakarta. Had an Italian dinner which is kinda nice.
• Got close friends to surprise my wife as well. It was amazing with many gifts.
• Finally released a mini album with my band after years of working on it.
• Felt kinda bummed because my band were supposed to have a solo showcase, inviting close friends and family.
• Been sketching and writing stuff for my next musical project. But so far came up with none. Perhaps in 2026.
• Celebrated our wedding anniversary by watching Rossa. Phenomenal singer, the topic kinda didn’t match with the vibe lol.
• My wife is also thinking of starting her own music project. Had fun exploring options but then again… maybe in 2026.
• Got a nice flight discount so my wife and I went to Bali. Her experience stepping outside the Java island.
• Experienced a beach club for the first time. Bali is truly different honestly.
• Minted our own new wedding rings at a Bali workshop. It now has more sentimental value than ever.
• I guess 2025 is the year I got less sleep than before (at least on my way to become 30).
• Celebrated 2026 with my closest friends. This time we’re having a nice staycation in West Jakarta.

Here’s to a wonderful 2026. Happy new year y’all! 🎉