The Colorful Work World
Ch. 86 Arip Graduation

Not felt from March 2020 until the end of the year. Pandemics still exist in the world. Indonesia is not alone, all countries in the world have the same problem. Therefore, we do not blame too much if for now the handling of the pandemic is still not optimal. The virus is constantly evolving so researchers are trying to find a solution to this problem as quickly as possible.

Spreads that are difficult to control. Restricted social activities, to have an impact on economic problems. Without good cooperation from all sides. I don't know when this pandemic problem can be solved well.

Because with the pandemic, all activities slowly began to turn online. You can learn a lot of new things and do a lot of new things because it is not necessary to go to the office again during wfh. There are a lot of new things you can do in your home.

Maybe you can try to grow crops, because during the pandemic many people became fond of plants. Then you can also cook. Because the ingredients you can order online then you just cook at home. There are also those who are starting to like bicycles for health. That is why sports activities are also a prima donna during this pandemic. People started to become health literate and started to exercise.

It could be that with a pandemic, humans can change for the better. Or on the contrary, become slumped in the lowest place. About where do you want to be?

Every time there is a big event like this, it is natural that there is a business that collapses. But there are also those who survive. Some even become soaring rapidly when this pandemic occurs. Any event has its positive and negative effects. It is impossible to be one-sided, because the world is set to balance.

I myself had time to improve some of the skills I had. But I was too complacent, because I was too comfortable with the current position. Maybe this is what makes me get the reward in 2021.

But for this year, most of the things I do only work according to orders. There is no intention to try more and get more awards from superiors.

Because the rest of the time I spend having fun. Even though I am 20 years old, playing is still one of the activities I do every day.

Playing games has forgotten the routine, the level is no longer a hobby. It feels like not playing. That day I felt something was lacking. I do this activity continuously during 2020 every day. That's why there is enough time spent doing this activity.

No one is watching because work is always at home. There is a lot of temptation when doing work in your own home. Either from the outside or temptation from the inside.

It is easy to see social media. Just open the phone or open a new tab in the web browser, it greatly reduces productivity. Especially if we are addicted to playing games, it feels like the task has forgotten it. There are so many things that can get me distracted at home.

In addition to playing, I also keep an eye on my sister Lamda who is in online school because it is difficult for her immature to adapt in this pandemic period. I, as an older sister, happen to be always at home because of WFH, was responsible for overseeing her studies. Because I want to be a good sister and protect her sisters.

During this one year as well, I didn't go far anywhere. All office activities are done online. During the holidays it is forbidden to go home or out of the house. Worse still, the holiday until shifted or abolished just because people crowded.

No matter the prohibition should not come out, but yes we should not have a holiday just because wfh? Hard work is good, but should there be time to rest too dong? Humans are not robots that can work 24 hours.

Fortunately my brother, Arip had time to graduate before the pandemic came down, so he has not received an online graduation. I'll tell you what we did at Arip's graduation.

*Guardee Arip*

At that time there was still no pandemic, there were still no restrictions so that people could still be free to enter and exit Jogja. Just like me, my sister also studied in the student city, Yogyakarta.

The difference is, he's at a public university while I'm in private. After struggling to work on the thesis and other conditions, finally my sister will soon be graduating.

Our family prepared to go there. It was a Saturday afternoon, so that on Friday we could leave and not disturb my parents too much.

I myself have worked online so there is no problem attending my sister's graduation closest to my age. But still, I had to bring a laptop to do the task I was doing. The fear is suddenly in contact and can get an impromptu job.

Just as usual, we set off in a private car with members of me, Lamda, Yana, Mamah, Papah, and om Maman. The trip was quite tiring because more than 12 hours we went through to get to the destination.

As usual, I only listen to music or sleep on the way. Maybe occasionally eat a Snack or drink a little water. The rest, chat with other passengers or even sleep in the car.

Because if you only see the scenery, the eyes become tired and the body quickly tired. Different stories if the scenery is interesting and pampering the eyes. But most of the journey is the same view. Maybe for those who like to walk, they can enjoy this moment, somewhat different from me who do not really like the activities done out of the house.

*The next day*

Arip had left first because he had to miss graduation and take care of other administrations at dawn. Me and the others got in the car after we were all ready. But still, a bit rushed because my sisters are a bit lethargic if told to take a shower in the morning.

We were confused to find parking. Because the parking lot is full. In the end, we managed to get a parking space for our car.

Father and mother perg to the building tmepst graduation held. I thought they were originally going to walk, it turns out, a special car was provided to take parents whose children graduated.

When they were gone, all my sisters were starving because they had not had breakfast. Because at the time of this morning we hurried to leave so as not to be late to attend the graduation event.

"Mas, hungry, let's get something to eat" my sister Lamda whined for food.

"Yes mas, foraging out there outside "my sister Yana also said the same thing.

Seeing the younger siblings starving, Lamda and I went to forage while Yana chose to stay in the car. He just drank and did not want to eat.

A few minutes into walking, we finally found one of the fastfood restaurants close to campus. Unfortunately, the shop is still closed. We came too early. Rather than waiting for a raspy kayak in front of the restaurant, we chose to return in the car after buying a drink for Yana.

“Where is mas? Did you get that?" Yana asked me when we got to the car.

“Not yet deck, haven't opened his store. Later come back when open. No papa, right?"

My sister Lamda nodded as she was just waiting for what we could do.

While waiting for the opening time, we just chat and play mobile phone only.

"Mas, hasn't the restaurant opened yet?"

I looked at the clock on the phone and said, "It looks like it's open, let's just walk to it"

With enthusiasm, Lamda immediately got out of the car and pulled me out of the car "Let's get out fast, already hungry!"

"Ok ok, be patient, first check the wallet with hp."

After checking the luggage, we both went back to the restaurant that was still closed. Our trip was quite tiring, but when I reached the destination, I felt very happy because the shop was open.

"Yes, the shop's open! Come on in!" said Lamda with enthusiasm to shout while jumping.

"Yes, let's go in. My brother is hungry." I entered together with Lamda and headed straight to the table where I ordered food.

'I mean, what message can we get here? Is the menu complete even though it's still open?'

I'm afraid the food is still not much because it's still morning. At the very least, hopefully we can buy some good rice and side dishes in this place. Because the stomach is screaming and asking to be filled as soon as possible.

*connect*