Mac (@macchiata)
My digital playground fueled by coffee, curiosity, and creativity. Following curiosities wherever they lead.
The Longer I Work Remotely, the Less I Care About The Aesthetics of Digital Nomad
I was caught up into "Digital nomad" aesthetics until I just buy what fits, usable, and fits my budget rather than following certain aesthetic. --- If you had asked me almost 18 years ago, the reas...
You Can’t Fix What You’re Too Close To
Recently, I was home for a bit and that once again made me realize how depressing it can get and how I am coping in the dumbest way possible. Being home does something strange to me. I can't pin po...
Nomad Hive : Working Across Java and Smaller Indonesian Cities My Thoughts
So, I want to talk about Digital Nomad in Indonesia again... --- Digital nomad in Indonesia is often associated with foreigners living in Bali working from their laptop. Basically, if you work onli...
Kupat Tahu Mangunreja Tasikmalaya Serving The Local Culinary Delight Since The 50's
Just when I thought working in this field would make me lose weight, I actually spend 10% of the time discovering new culinary delights in each cities I visited/worked from. Typically in this job, ...
Senja Pagi, A Cafe That Sells You The Fantasy of Village Life
During my long trip around Java, I had the chance to visit Senja Pagi, a cafe / mini zoo located in Magelang, Central Java. Prior visiting the area, I didn't know that this particular neighborhood ...
Experiencing Sundanese Saung Architecture
Most people like to visit a restaurant because its food but for me food is always secondary to my curiosity. I enjoy visiting a new eatery in new city because that's where I can experience vernacul...
I am looking for a job & I am learning not to be embarrassed about it
It's silly, I know... I used to feel like having an egg on my face whenever I advertised that I am looking for a job. It's as if there are invisible forces even imaginary friends of mine said, " Yo...
I Traded My Soul For This MSI Modern 15
In case you didn't know, buying a laptop these days is volunteering to be robbed in a daylight. This year is the worst time to be buying electronics as prices skyrocketed due to AI but hey, when yo...
Apparently, Work Takes You Places
Inspired by @ruffatotmeee's walk through her neighborhood, I wanted to share some of my recent experience exploring parts of Tasikmalaya through walking. In my current job, some of the responsibili...
Never Get Carried Away
I've been learning some professional work etiquette these past couple of weeks. It's not only that I learned more about the job and industry I am currently in but more so about staying firm on my w...
Jeda Coffee & Eatery With Forest View in Tasikmalaya
Galunggung Forest View Sometimes it surprised me how big Indonesia is. There are many nook and crannies I might have not visited including this area called Galungung mountain. In this forest view, ...
Hello August!
Hello... Feels like it has been a while since I am writing here. Currently, I am still having a field visit in West Java and it takes a lot of my energy. I would love to write again but maybe once ...
The Strange Economics of My Starbucks Habit
Finally, they fixed the lightbulb! I reckon it has been quite a few years since the Starbucks Malioboro outlet fixed their lightbulb. Whenever I am in town, none of my friends like to invite me to ...
I Spent a Week Living Like I Had Given Up
For the past week, I’ve lived like I had no job. I woke up extremely late, spent the days consuming content like a zombie, drifting through days without clear goals. I lived life like I was depress...
The Blank Page Still Wins
Pen and paper will not go away. While trying to grade my students and create more framework, I noticed that I was scrambling to get a pen and a sheet of paper. It is funny because my course is 100%...