Finally, akhirnya gue memakai toga dan disumpah sebagai seorang wisudawan. I'm so thank God for this thing, apalagi kalau mengingat perjuangannya untuk bisa seperti ini. Like I promised you on the last post, I'll tell you about this day, my graduation day, my day, oh my favorite one. I am the first child in my family means that it was my family's first graduate celebration, yeah and I could see how my mam and pap were very happy atau lebih ke rempong tepatnya, but that was not a problem.
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| Dewi Lestari Natalia Marpaung, ST |
In this post, I would like to move my foreword in my thesis. Yeah behind my graduation there are so many people there who support and pray for me, give extra spirit and motivation to me, remind me of God who's always stay there beside me, teach me how to be more patient and tough, and so many thing so many things. I thank you for all of you, wholeheartedly...
- Jesus Christ, I have no more word to express my gratitude (hundred, thousand, no but more than that). I love you with all I am, dear my Almighty Lord. Thank you for Your Word in Philippians 4:13 (Paulus Letter to the Philippians), I really love that Word and that's my motto of life which encourage me in my down mood.
- Mami and Papa, I thank God for both of you. You are my inspiration and motivation, oh no that's more than that, you are my everything. I have not become a pride daughter but I promise you sometimes I will.
- Prof. Dr. Ir. Bondan Tiara Sofyan, M.Si, She is my professor who guide and lead me to do my thesis experience. She gaves me advice, motivation, spirit, and encouragement to finish my thesis. She is a brilliant lecturer and mom too. Thank you, Bu for everything.
- Y. An*r**s R., my best partner in crime. Like I promise you, I just write this thankful foreword with that code, ya you know lah hahaa. Thank you for being my inspiration and good luck for your study there, I'm gonna miss you so much.
- My Besties, they are Sanput Genk (Maylani, Ain, Ikah, Ningrum, Hestia, Yoza featuring Galih, Puput, Rini, and Mbak Lini), Metal UI 2010, Cemet 2010, PKK POFT UI 2010 (they are here), PSPO UI (especially Monica, Sisil, Juwita, Ka Ares and Alumni), KK (Ka Noni, Maylani, Ines, Sherly, Uli, Evi), Hi-School Mates (icut, hanna, andis, eldaa dkk), Junior Hi-School Mates (Erika, Grace, Vera, Tyas, Maya, Uthe, Jonket, Efod, Akbar, Putu, Becca dkk), GREPE (sorry guys, too long to write your name all. Click here for more information about them), Naposobulung HKBP Maranatha Rawa Lumbu (especially Pengurus Naposo), PKTB Maranatha (click here to know them), Komsel Uteng (Bang Porman, Bang Ferdinan, Bang Bobby, Bang Boyke, Bang Thurman, Bang Christian, Bang Dona, Ka Rani, Ka Echa, Ka Oktha), Neighbor (Anye and Bang Fredrick), and last but not least Abang Itu (hahahaaa anti-mainstream bangetsss).
- Departemen Teknik Metalurgi dan Material Universitas Indonesia, for being my best place, friends, partners, lecturers around 3,5 years.
I love all of them, for their kindness, faithfulness, maturity, pressure, and many things. Some of them send me messages, tweets, cards, flowers, gifts, even kisses (it's called cipika-cipiki). Actually, this is more than my birthday celebration (even when I was 17th hahaa) and at the time I know that they are so happy to see me happy when I've reached what I've been fighting for (awwww so weet guys). Honestly like Paulus said in Philippians 1:3 "I thank my God upon every remembrance of you" (it's KJV version), thank you guys for being part of my life. For me, even this likes simple appreciation for my graduation, it's so meaningful and not forgotten. Love you, all.
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I don't know if this is wishful thinking or whatnot but I know that before a diamond is processed to become one heck of a beautiful, expensive ornament, it went through quite a lot of pressure. With my faithfulness and obedience while going through all these things, I hope to be the same, a diamond in the end. I guess this will be the major difference between being student and worker, the acceptance that there is actually a purpose for many things in the future.
I found an article from New York Times's website, excerpts of the words of wisdom of some of the world's greatest men and women sending the Class of 2011 to the world. I read and I was inspired.
Sheryl Sandberg
Chief operating officer, Facebook
Barnard College
Women almost never make one decision to leave the work force. It doesn’t happen that way. They make small little decisions along the way that eventually lead them there. Maybe it’s the last year of med school when they say, “I’ll take a slightly less interesting specialty because I’m going to want more balance one day.” Maybe it’s the fifth year in a law firm when they say, “I’m not even sure I should go for partner, because I know I’m going to want kids eventually.” These women don’t even have relationships, and already they’re finding balance, balance for responsibilities they don’t yet have. And from that moment, they start quietly leaning back.So, my heartfelt message to all of you is, and start thinking about this now, do not leave before you leave. Do not lean back; lean in. Put your foot on that gas pedal and keep it there until the day you have to make a decision, and then make a decision. That’s the only way, when that day comes, you’ll even have a decision to make.
Daniel F. AkersonChief executive, General Motors
Bryant University
I do have a few final bits of advice: Acknowledge your mistakes, learn from them and move on. Don’t be afraid of new ideas; be afraid of old ones. Be faithful to your family and friends. You’ll get the same in return. Tell the truth and always play by the rules. If you think nobody cares, try missing a couple of payments.
Finally,
HAPPY GRADUATION DEAR FELLAS, METALURGI UI 2010
I am so proud of you guys, good luck and see you :)
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| Metalurgi dan Material 2010 |
So glad to be a part of your life,
Dewi Lestari Natalia.
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