Ini Bukan Diskusi

Why would anyone have so much pets? The answers may vary, but listening to all the reasons that Ina shared with us tonight is in fact interesting. From the way those animals would love you unconditionally, looking at you lovingly, asking for no returns all the way to the way this surreal times might ease your anxiety by having one or maybe more pets. I like the way the conversation goes as it does...

Even when he had to smuggle a new aquarium into the storage, he would not back down. That's a rule number one for a pet lover or any other hobbyist really since it is easier to ask for forgiveness rather than asking your spouse permission! :) Owning 15 aquarium with vast varieties ecosystem in each of them, Götz really got his hands on. This particular fascination started years ago when he was sti...

When I think about Koi, I would only think about this person, that is Faisal of course. Even in his high school years, he has already had the inkling to fishes. Koi that is. From his admiration to restaurants' ponds to actually created his own pond, one can only assume that he really has that zing. As a true hobbyist he understood the level of commitment (both pain and joy) that it takes to caring...

It does take one hell of courage admitting to our obsession with social media. From that phone book that you kept tight in your pocket in the early 90s, to the matchmaking apps in early 2000s to the ninth wonder of the world: Instagram. We tried to cover it all and letting our own experiences be the guide. Friendster, Twitter, Facebook, match.com , Zoosk, MIRC, ICQ, YM, Kaskus, Tinder, Linkedin, a...

This is getting way too personal! :) Having said that, you might learn one or million about where the three of us came from: our family history. The family who are related by blood, by marriage or that special people (and of course that canine family) who we consider our own even when we do not share DNA albeit we do share similar beliefs. Nina with her Javanese touch, Parvita with her mix of Nort...

First, let me tell you that especially for this episode, we did not mean to offend both human and the unknown creatures. When we discuss whatever it is that we discuss, please know that we are celebrating life and all the complexities within. Which for tonight, it includes all the stories we have heard, seen, and to some extent, experienced. It may not be true, it may be 100% true, or maybe just m...

From the time B18 in Ratu Plaza was the ultimate place to purchase that MAC lipstick to the time when that Body Shop lip gloss was suddenly a must-have item for us. This discussion will absolutely cover all the things that you need to know about looking and feeling good and also the things you probably do not have any interest in such as Vaginal Rejuvenation and Haji Jeje treatment :). Although, w...

Can a woman be a tech savvy kind of dudette? Well, there are a lot of techie women out there much as there are a lot of non-techie kind of dude. So let's see this from a neutral angle. :) In tonight episode we will be discussing technology in ways that only us can do. Ngalor-ngidul-ngetan-ngulon style. Our understanding of technology is just as much as yours probably are. Nevertheless, given the c...

With the immense informations coming and going through social media along with the #MeToo movements, we can no longer stereotyping that women in workspace are all X, and then women who chose to be a solid home maker is definitely act like a Y. In this episode of Ini Bukan Diskusi, we are trying to get out of those small-mindedness. Yet we did not stop there, there is also discussions about men in...

Ever wonder why we are what we are? This heated and surprisingly entertaining discussion obviously chewing over being women in the workspace. Some might say it is common, some might say how dare you choose career over family, and the list goes on and on. Whatever have been said about women and career, we were brave enough to discuss our choices. How did Parvita start her career? Why did Nina choos...

Along with the semi lockdown being imposed by the government across Java Island and Bali, we would like to reminisce about the whole experience regarding this Covid-19 pandemic. As we will have three female hosts throughout the month of July, it is only fair to revisit the rhetoric from our set of eyes. Living with the current pandemic for ordinary women. How did it feel? How does it feel? What do...

When you think of banking and the likes, you will immediately be brought into all sorts of imaginary scenarios. However, Pak Teddy's line of works challenged all the notions that we've (I've) ever had. As the Senior Vice President of Government & Institutional at Bank Mandiri, he works with the Ministry of State Owned Enterprises to oversee their project: 'BUMN Untuk Indonesia' as the mediator...

Anyone who met or knew Erly must have thought the same thing: What is it about her that amazed us so much? How on earth does she do it all? How many hours of sleep does she have? Through this discussion, I found all the answers. The truth is according to Erly, work-life balance is only possible if you can balance your expectation with the commitment you have set for yourself. A highly target-orien...

Coming from private sectors for 12 years, Eri Wibowo suddenly found his calling in serving for Indonesia in 2012. What were the odds that that specific calling presented itself in a form of Sarana Multi Infrastruktur job offer. With his astounding background in Finance, this Universitas Indonesia and George Washington University graduate, striving to help people within his means. Actively financin...

Maybe some of you have heard the 'Satpol PP' term. Well, back in the day we called them 'Tibum' from Ketertiban Umum. Those guys who were once a figure in tidying up the city, was the sole inspiration for our guest tonight in becoming a civil servant. Soon she set her goal in life to help cities all over Indonesia to take care of the poor without leaving them empty handed. With her background of U...

Tonight, we have an accountant who once worked in the Hospitality Industry before made a decision to join the Ministry of Defense. What a change! See, this is why we like talking in a greater depth with people, you will be surprised at times. During the entire discussion, we got the sense of what it is to be a part of the Ministry of Defense, the culture and especially the education. And also toni...

Inspired by his dad, Ambia chose to work for the government and now is a civil servant for Pemda DKI. As a part of Dinas Perumahan Rakyat dan Kawasan Permukiman Provinsi DKI Jakarta and has spent four years working in the private sector before working for the government, Ambia has more delightful stories to be shared than what we anticipated. His experience in representing DKI Jakarta for Dutch Ur...

Having a military level of discipline and vigorously dressed like one since Middle School, it was not a surprise really when we heard that Mariani chose to go to Taruna Nusantara for her high school (with its military-like discipline) instead of SMAN 3 Bandung. And the dream came true! She is now a doctor who works for the Indonesian Air Force under the Ministry of Defense. It is a complicated rou...

Knowing Yusi Yuliana for most of my life means that I get to be proud for her achievement. Working for the Central Bank of Indonesia is no easy feat. The challenge of work and life balance means that you have to juggle the right way while still connecting with your inner motherhood. A mother of three, she is now positioned in Tasikmalaya, West Java where she oversees UMKM in Tasikmalaya, Pangandar...

What more can I say with this hot-stuffs-dude, whom Deddy and I got to spend an hour with. He is the man of his game, one of the best bike handling dude that I have ever met. He was arguably my first non-athlete inspiration when I started the trilogy games of biking, running, and swimming back in 2013. Taught me stuffs about trail running, and especially bike handling from a to z. Eventually merel...

A young woman with so many (too many) things on her plate! Deddy and I are pleased to talk with one of the young and bubbly Bintaro Trojan Runners member, Diah Vitaloka or Vita. Set aside her twelve-hours shift in Starbucks, she still manages to exercise at the very least three times a week, then starting to learn how to cook, while also quite active on Netflix (highly important). Interestingly, s...

Twenty-three years old, one good heart, an entrepreneur, a runner, is a college student while also working full time to pay for his college tuition. So if you (me, us) think we cannot do it all, uhm I guess we have just been proven wrong by this young dude called Bilal. Highly energetic Bilal told us his tale of being born lazy and had nothing else on his mind but flying a kite :) Over time, Bilal...

Some people may have one goal in their life: to lose weight. And here we are, discussing Keto Diet with one of the pioneer in Bintaro Trojan Runners circle. I might have been guilty before looking at Evie's weird diet. But as the discussion goes, Deddy and I actually learned a thing or two about this Keto Diet. Interesting, funny, a very fluid conversation about balancing life: keto diet, exercise...

Fourteen pages of Sports CV with almost eight decades of experience, he continues to spark energy wherever he is. Mike is still biking to and from the office every single day, comes summer (super hot) and winter (super cold and icy, thus slippery). This is a trait that is unusual for my experience surrounded by older people here in Indonesia. Aside from 3-100miles ride here and there, he also fini...

Andy or Iyan, whichever you prefer, was in athletic club growing up. Then life happens. Off to college, followed by taking administrative jobs, he just didn't find his passion there. Of course his love for sports kept asking him to go back to that route. When the opportunity came to be a part of Celebrity Fitness Instructor, he took it seriously. Taking license here and there, he finally made it....