Veritatis Splendor

Reflecting on 2 Corinthians 4:7-15, we contemplated St. Paul’s image of ourselves as earthen vessels. Like clay jars, we are fragile, limited, and often marked by cracks. Yet it is precisely within this fragile humanity that God entrusts the priceless treasure of the Gospel. St. Paul does not conceal his struggles. He openly speaks of being afflicted, perplexed, persecuted, and struck down. Through these experiences, he reminds us that we carry the life of Jesus in our mortal bodies so that Jesus’ life may be revealed through us.

Our frailty, therefore, is not an obstacle to God’s work. Rather, it becomes the very place where His grace shines most clearly. The greater danger is not our weakness itself, but pretending to be strong. When we pretend, we cease to depend on God. It is in our emptiness rather, that God pours out His fullness.

On the Feast of St. James, we also reflected on the Gospel according to Matthew, particularly the request of the mother of the sons of Zebedee for places of honor at Jesus’ right and left. Her request was deeply human, reflecting our own desire for recognition and greatness. Yet Jesus did not reject or shame her request. Instead, as St. John Chrysostom explains in his homily on Matthew from the Office of Readings, Jesus transformed it by asking, “Can you drink the chalice that I am going to drink?”

Rather than belittling the brothers, Jesus lifted their minds to a higher calling. The chalice symbolizes participation in Christ’s own self-emptying, His kenosis. To drink from this chalice is to embrace a life of humble service, quiet obedience when it is difficult, and faithful perseverance when the path becomes tedious.

Deo tantum notus — known by God alone.

Wednesday, October 26 2022

1st reading       : Ephesian 6:1-9

Gospel             : Luke 13:22-30

Gospel Reflection by Michael Satria Abi Dileyon, OP.

Jesus passed through towns and villages, teaching as he went and making his way to Jerusalem. Someone asked him, "Lord, will only a few people be saved?" He answered them, "Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I tell you, will attempt to enter but will not be strong enough (Lk 13: 23-24). Jesus is sagacious. He does not directly answer the amount of the people but gives the direction about the entrance of the Kingdom of God. 

For Jesus, numbers are not essential. But the critical message is how to strive and be tough enough to enter eternal salvation. There is a lot of room in the Kingdom of God, and Jesus has prepared it since the ascension. "My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?" (Jn 14:2)

I believe that numerous people may dwell in God's Kingdom because all of us naturally long for eternal happiness, and in God alone, we will find our eternal rest (Psalm 62:1). God is indeed undoubtedly merciful. However, regarding the entrance, it requires the maturity and readiness of those who want to enter. How to be ready to enter that narrow gate? I will quote one of the lessons from Fr Garrigou-Lagrange, OP, regarding our ultimate goal in God's grace. He said that we must be strong enough to repudiate sin and hate it. 

Sin is disobedience to the law of God. There are two types of it, mortal sin and venial sin. Mortal sin destroys charity in the heart of man by a grave violation of God’s law. On the other hand, venial sin allows charity to subsist, even though it offends and wounds it (CCC 1855). However, a venial sin committed by a soul consecrated to God is dangerous. The way for us to escape from this state is through a good retreat; a spiritual direction that is wise, warm-hearted, and energetic; a great cross; or a great humiliation that make us return inward. We should beseech Jesus not to permit us descend into this obstacle so that we are ready to enter the narrow gate.

Thursday, September 8 2022

1st reading       : Micah 5: 1-4a

Gospel             : Matthew 1:18-23

Gospel Reflection by Michael Satria Abi Dileyon, OP.

The life of Christ begins in His Mother. And so, as Christians, we also start our lives in Mary. Today we celebrated the feast of the Nativity of Mary, Mother of the Church. The Church has celebrated this day since at least the sixth century, and September 8 date helped determine the date for the feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 8. This feast originated in the Christian East, where the Church celebrated it as the first major feast of the Church year, which begins September 1 in the Byzantine Rite. This feast allows us to reflect on Mary's childhood and the new beginning of her and our lives as Christian. 

In our Liturgical calendar, we only celebrate the birth of three persons; the birth of Our Lord, John the Baptist, and Mary. The nativity of Mary and John is significant because they pointed directly to the mystery of the birth of Christ. Saint Andrew of Crete, in his discourse, signified a double grace from the nativity of Mary. Firstly, we are led toward the truth. Then, we are led away from our condition of slavery to the letter of the law. How can this be? Darkness yields before the coming of the light, and grace exchanges legalism for freedom. But midway between these two events stands the mystery of the Nativity of Mary. It is the frontier where types and symbols give way to reality and the old is replaced by the new. 

Sometimes, it can be challenging to start something new. The bad spirit continuously tempts us to “adult” cynicism, such as “You will not able to do it. You will never be consistent in this new effort". We need grace from God to counteract these bad thoughts, and innocent trust is the grace we need the most at this moment. This is the grace for which Our Lady is especially known. 

Mary believed in the word of God and treasured it in her heart. Believing and treasuring the words of the Lord means trusting God's will. It can be uncomfortable and tough to take a fresh step and start something new. But God will always generously bestow His grace to strengthen our steps. It is not a big deal if we walk slowly or slip along the way. We can invoke Mary in those situations and imitate her example to say “Be it done to me according to your word.”

Monday, October 24, 2022

1st reading: Ephesian 4:32–5:8

Gospel:       Luke 13:10-17

Gospel Reflection by Michael Satria Abi Dileyon, OP.

To suffer from a severe condition could be unbearable. But what if we suffer from this sickness for 18 years? It is undoubtedly a big deal.

Jesus was teaching in a synagogue on the Sabbath. And there was a woman who had been crippled for eighteen years by a spirit. She was bent over, completely incapable of standing erect. Some people may judge her condition as not that bad. She still managed to walk, hear, and speak and did not bleed, unlike the other persons Jesus healed. But the fact that she bore that uncomfortable condition for 18 years made me relate to her struggle.

I have a schedule for washing the dining utensil twice a month.  I felt back pain while washing the dishes after dinner because I bent my back for about 30 minutes. It was merely a half hour, but sometimes, I moaned like a dove. And the woman in the Gospel bore that position for 18 years!

It may be a physical condition. But the fact that Jesus described her malady as caused by a demon leads one to speculate that her paralysis may be a spiritual one. Sometimes, the weight of the past can cripple us. There are sorrows, resentment, nostalgia, remorse, or an overwhelming attachment that bent us down and hinder our movement. They are the works of the demon that silently interferes our direction toward God’s graces.

The answer to this problem comes from the simple act of the woman. We need to be present toward our Lord. She was there in the Synagogue, and Jesus found her. No matter how much struggle we had in the past, we must offer them to God and appreciate his blessings that work in the present. Let us be there before the Blessed Sacrament, and let Jesus heals our struggle.

Excerpt From

The True Devotion to the Blessed Virgin

Excerpt From

The True Devotion to the Blessed Virgin

St. Louis Marie Grignion de Montfort

On the Solemnity of our father, Saint Dominic, some of the brothers and I went around the city of Pontianak to deliver some food to the needy.

At the traffic light, we stopped and looked for someone who needs the food. In front of our car, three little boys strolled around, selling snacks to the drivers and passengers.

We opened our window, and instead of buying something from them, we offered them some food.

They received it with a big smile and expressed their gratitude.

One of them said to us, “Uncle, may we get some for our Mama and Papa?”

We were startled. These little children did not only think for themselves but also their parents. Their altruistic deed spontaneously came from a young age. Without hesitation, we gave them more food for their families.

Demons have a lot of modes of action. In the Gospel today, demons made men silent and babble. Demons can silence our voices or open our lips. They prevent us from speaking the truth. On the other hand, they generate our mouth to utter reproaches.

I understand that everyone has a personal opinion. Every step I take or every choice I made will bring out assessment or judgement. Even a good deed may end up with an insult or ridicule. I will strive to do good and let not anyone’s mockery hinders it.

The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux

I am very grateful to meet the opportunity for reviewing this book. Saint Therese is one of my favourites Saints along with Saint Dominic and Saint Michael. She seems very approachable. Her life was so short, yet her living legacy was endless. This book gives me a deeper insight and understanding of her simple life. I use the electronic edition transcribed by David McClamrock. This edition includes much, but not all, of the content of Soeur Thérèse of Lisieux (London: Burns, Oates & Washbourne, 1912; 8th ed., 1922), edited by Rev. T.N. Taylor.

This book consists of 11 chapters, some letters from Saint Therese, and various prayer. Overall, it contains 742 pages. This book tells us about Saint Therese's life story (autobiography). In the first chapter, this book gives us the earliest memory of Saint Therese. Then, it followed by the stories before she entered the Carmelites. These stories were full of passion and trials because she was too young to join Carmelites. Afterwards, her life in the convent showed us the little way to holiness.

1. Story of a soul emphasising the primacy of love. “But what I demand is love. I care now about one thing only – to love You, my Jesus! Great deeds are forbidden me, I cannot preach the Gospel nor shed my blood – but what does it matter? The only way I can prove my love is by scattering flowers and these flowers are every little sacrifice, every glance and word, and the doing of the least of actions for love. I wish both to suffer and to find joy through love (Chapter XI, page 399).

Saint Therese inspires me to offer love to Jesus in my action, for love is the greatest among other theological virtues.

2. Saint Therese grew up in a very loving and Catholic household. Her faith development was greatly influenced by her parents and older sisters. At ten years old, Saint Therese fell on debilitating nervous condition. However, she received a sudden cure. She attributed her healing miracle from this illness to a prayer she made while gazing at a statue of the Virgin Mary.

3. Saint Therese devoted to the Holy Eucharist from a very early age. She relates that she received exceptional graces when she made her first Holy Communion at age eleven. At the time of her First Holy Communion, she is given the grace to understand the important role of suffering in her life.

“After Holy Communion… my heart became inflamed with an ardent desire for suffering. I felt certain that Jesus had many, many crosses in store for me” (Chapter IV, page 132).

The value of redemptive suffering is a key component of her life and spirituality.

4. At a young age, Saint Therese realized that self-love was the greatest obstacle to her sanctity. She learned to check self-love by making acts of self-denial – a practice taught to her by her sisters. Later in her life, she stated:

“True love feeds on sacrifice, and that in proportion as our souls renounce natural enjoyments our affections become stronger and more detached”

(Chapter X, page 340).

5. Humility and littleness are the foundation of Saint Therese’s spirituality. “Unless you become like a little child you shall not enter the Kingdom of Heaven” (Mt 18: 3).

6. The real essence of Saint Therese spirituality is her great confidence and trust in God’s love and mercy. She states, “... The spirit of self-abandonment alone is my guide. I have no other compass, and know not how to ask anything with eagerness, save the perfect accomplishment of God's designs upon my soul.” (Chapter XIII, page 278)

7. Saint Therese understands that so many of the activities we do in life are boring. Nevertheless, with each present moment, no matter what we are doing, we have the opportunity to grow in grace and holiness by performing our duties faithfully for the love of God.

8. In the months before her death from tuberculosis at the age of twenty-four, Saint Therese suffered through a terrible dark night of the soul. She was battling the temptation that her belief in Heaven was a mere illusion. It was only shortly before her death that this tempest of darkness broke. It can be no doubt that Saint Therese’s voluntary participation in Jesus’ passion during her dark night of abandonment won countless graces for many souls.

9. Saint Therese’s last words before she died in Carmel were: “Oh!... I love Him!... My God, I... love... Thee!” (Epilogue, page 466)

Saint Therese was departed on September 30, 1897. Finally, her blessed soul became the prey of the "Divine Eagle," and was borne away to the heights of Heaven.”

Saint Therese’s spirituality gives me strength and consolation. Sometimes, I am not capable to do wonderful things. When I encountered big problems, my soul shrank. However, I learned from Saint Therese's self-abandonment to guide me. Jesus will offer His guidance to help me, the reckless little boy. I will be confident and trust in God’s love and mercy.

Cuaca adem, bangunan historis, kuliner legit & belajar biologi adalah sekelebat kesan yang tertinggal bagiku di kota bandung.

Selalu ada excitement yang timbul beserta kerinduan yang membuncah ketika datang dan pergi ke kota kembang ini.

Aku memang sering bolak-balik bandung via travel. Jakarta-Bandung, Bogor-Bandung & Purwakarta-Bandung. Perjalanan pertamaku wara wiri dimulai waktu Kerja Praktek di Jakarta Timur.

Di daerah itu agak kagok kalau mau naik kereta. Soalnya jarak stasiun ke Pulogadung lumayan jauh. Aku juga masih cupu & baru pertama kali mau bermukim di Jakarta. Jadi daripada ada banyak risiko keamanan, aku lebih memilih jalan via travel aja. Meskipun risiko kena macetnya lebih tinggi.

Kemacetan paling parah adalah perjalanan Bogor-Bandung 7 jam karena ada perbaikan jalan & arus mudik weekend. Banyak penumpang yang mulai resah, gelisah & sering menghela napas buat nyebut but but. Pernah juga perjalanan Purwakarta-Bandung 5 jam karena ada SPBU yang meleduk. Tapi yang paling bikin deg deg ser adalah perjalanan Jakarta-Bandung sambil bawa sampel plasma buat riset TA. Khawatir proteinnya degrade waktu dry icenya menguap heuheu.

Disamping banyaknya polemik sepanjang perjalanan, melancong ke Bandung menyimpan pesona tersendiri. Memasuki perbatasan kilometer sekian, vegetasi di kanan dan kiri jalan tol mulai berubah. Aku sudah lupa nama pepohonan dan semaknya, tapi terasa unik gitu (biosis gagal wkwk). Semua vegetasi itu menuntun ke gerbang tol pasteur yang sebentar lagi akan bersua.

Dalam setiap perjalanan, pin point tujuan akhir adalah tempat menghela kelegaan dan melepas penat sepanjang perjalanan. Akan tetapi...

Terkadang perjalanan dapat menjadi sarana meditatif dan kontemplatif untuk menelaah diri, bersyukur, atau planning pelbagai hal yang akan dilakukan di tempat tujuan.

Termasuk juga perjalananku ke Bandung sekarang ini.

Pasteur, 15.07.2020

Mengumpulkan niat merupakan hal yang cukup sulit. Terlebih untuk recalling peristiwa satu tahun yang lalu. Sepenggal perjalanan hidup yang sangat sayang untuk dilewatkan begitu saja.

“Writing is not just a process of creation. It is also a process of self-discovery”  ― Cristina Istrati

Menulis bukanlah perkara mengukir kesempurnaan dalam setiap kata. Tetapi merupakan ungkapan hati dan refleksi pada diri sendiri. Dan inilah sepenggal kisah saya di semester 5 yang penuh dinamika.

Semester 5 merupakan semester yang berat dari segi fisik dan mental bagi mahasiswa biologi ITB. Pada semester ini, kami dihadapkan pada dua mata kuliah proyek yang sangat menyita konsentrasi, waktu, dan tenaga. Seakan belum cukup, saya khilaf dengan mengambil 3 mata kuliah yang cukup berat (imunologi, neurobiologi, dan biomaterial). Ditambah lagi saya menjadi ketua acara sharing TA dan beragam persoalan lainnya. Namun dibalik itu semua, tersimpan beragam kenangan indah yang sayang untuk dilewatkan.

1.      MA2082 Biostatistika

Jangan sangka bahwa di jurusan biologi tidak akan berjumpa matematika lagi selain di TPB. Faktanya, di semester 5 ada mata kuliah biostatistika yang perlu hitung-hitungan dan bermain logika. Ilmu biostatistika sangat penting untuk penelitian biologi. Contohnya adalah aplikasi ANOVA untuk perancangan penelitian.

Saya secara pribadi merasa sangat sulit untuk belajar statistika. Saya bersyukur sekali ternyata setelah pengumuman, saya dinyatakan lulus (hiks... terharu).

Biostatistika terdiri dari 2 jam kuliah, 2 jam tutorial, dan 2 jam praktikum. Dosen yang mengajar adalah Dr. Udjiana Sekteria Pasaribu dan asisten dosennya Kak Nisa. Ibu Ria sangat semangat dalam mengajar. Banyak ‘pelajaran hidup’ yang sering disampaikan Ibu di kelas hehehe... Kak Nisa adalah asisten dosen yang baik, pintar, dan sangat sabar. Ketika kami tidak memahami materi di kelas, Kak Nisa mau mengulang materi lagi saat tutorial. Terkadang Kak Nisa juga membuka kesempatan tutorial di gedung CAS.

Saat praktikum, kami mempelajari aplikasi dari mata kuliah biostatistika. Kami belajar SPSS, Excell stat, dan minitab.

 2.      BI3101 Ekologi

Ekologi adalah ilmu yang mempelajari interaksi makhluk hidup dengan lingkungannya. Ilmu ekologi memiliki scope yang paling luas di Biologi. Dosen yang mengampu adalah Prof. Tati Suryati Syamsudin. Ibu Tati mengajar dengan sabar. Setiap pagi hari senin, kegiatan kuliah dibuka dengan doa dan bersyukur. Buku acuannya dari Molles. Saya sangat suka konsep ilmu ekologi karena sifatnya sangat universal dan fundamental. Walaupun saya kurang tertarik kerja di lapangan, saya sangat suka nonton wild life seperti NatGeo untuk melihat keindahan alam. Ekologi mengajarkan cara hidup yang sustainable. Karena 4 sks, ada kuliah 4 jam, ada tugas individu, kelompok, dan presentasi.

 3.      BI3102 Proyek Ekologi dan BI3104 Proyek Biologi Sel dan Molekul

Proyek ekologi adalah mata kuliah yang paling menguras energi, dan perasaan. Sedangkan sebagai pelengkap, proyek biologi sel dan molekul adalah mata kuliah yang menguras pikiran. Keduanya tampak kontradiktif dalam hal scope studi. Akan tetapi, banyak suka duka dan pengalaman yang ingin diceritakan. Oleh karena itu, saya akan membuat postingan terpisah untuk mata kuliah proyek ini.

 4.      BI3103 Biologi Sel dan Molekul II

Mata kuliah ini fokus untuk membahas biologi secara molekuler. Dosen yang mengampu mata kuliah ini adalah Dr. Maelita Ramdani Moeis dan Dr. Azzania Fibriani. Ibu Mae merupakan ahli bidang biologi sintetik, sementara Ibu Azzania banyak melakukan penelitian pada virus. Pada awal kuliah, kami bersama Ibu Mae belajar mengenai dasar-dasar biologi molekuler, lingkup DNA, RNA, protein, dll. Sementara itu, bersama Ibu Azzania kami belajar aplikasi dari biologi molekuler. Aplikasi ini meliputi genetic switch hingga kontrol ekspresi gen. Buku acuannya adalah MBOTC dari Bruce Alberts. Pada akhir kuliah, kami diharuskan untuk melakukan presentasi berkelompok menggunakan sistem undian. Karena kurang beruntung, kelompok saya harus maju presentasi untuk mewakili topik human globin gene family. Karena persiapan yang kurang matang, beberapa konsep belum dikuasai dengan baik. Ditambah lagi teman-teman banyak yang menanyakan pertanyaan sulit hiks. Tapi untung semua sudah berlalu, dan Ibu Azzania juga memberikan penjelasan dengan sangat rinci.

 5.      BI3105 Evolusi

Menurut saya, evolusi merupakan dasar utama dari program studi biologi dan ilmu kehayatian lainnya. Ilmu ini bersifat fundamental dan menjembatani scope biologi molekuler hingga biosfer. Dosen yang mengampu adalah Dr. Sony Heru Sumarsono dan dipertengahan ada kuliah dari Prof. Djoko Tjahjono Iskandar. Mata kuliah ini sering diisi dengan presentasi kelompok. Topiknya seputar buku evolusi karangan Prof. Djoko. Sebenarnya materi evolusi sangatlah menarik, walau saya sering ngantuk saat di kelas hehe. Ujiannya lengkap berupa isian singkat dan essay. Yang terpenting adalah baca bukunya, dan jangan sering bolos.

 6.      BI4103 Imunologi

Merupakan mata kuliah favorit saya yang dijalani dengan penuh air mata. Terkadang sering menyesal, mengapa mata kuliah pilihan yang penting dan super sulit ini saya ambil di semester 5. Dengan kekhilafan, saya tambah lagi dengan neurobiologi dan biomaterial biar greget hiks. Tapi ternyata saya tidak jadi menyesal, karena ilmunya saya pakai lagi saat Kerja Praktek di Nutrifood. Dosen yang mengampu adalah Dr. rer. nat. Marselina Irasonia Tan. Beliau sering meneliti cancer dan stem cell, topik yang sangat saya sukai. Oleh karena itu, saya mencoba untuk menjadi ketua kelas, sekalian silaturahmi hehe. Pada mata kuliah ini, kami belajar sistem imun, serba-serbi antigen-imunoglobulin, aneka pathway beserta sitokin yang bikin pusing, respon imun, hipersensitif, dll. Buku acuannya dari Janeway’s Immunobiology. Karena banyak terpotong libur, diadakan kuliah tambahan ketika masa kuliah sudah berakhir. Di akhir kuliah kami melakukan presentasi berkelompok (SJS-TEN).

7.      BI4105 Neurobiologi

Menurut saya, sistem syaraf merupakan kajian ilmu yang luar biasa. Oleh karena itu, saya tertarik untuk mempelajari mata kuliah ini bersama Dr. Lulu Lusianty Fitri yang lucu dan baik hati. Beberapa anak Teknik Fisika juga mengambil mata kuliah ini karena ada pelajaran gelombang dan potensial yang cukup abstrak. Kami belajar neuron, anatomi, regenerasi, potensial, neurotransmiter, otak, sinapsis, refleks dan masih banyak lagi. Materinya suangaaat buanyaaaaakk. Saya sering meratapi ratusan slide yang harus dipelajari semalam sebelum ujian (karena sks hehe). Saya menyesal karena belajar sks waktu UTS 1 dan ternyata masih tetap sks juga waktu UTS 2 dan UAS. Sepertinya ini merupakan efek dari semester 5 yang berat (alibi ehehe). Akan tetapi, banyak ilmu yang bermanfaat dari mata kuliah ini. Terutama adalah tips belajar yang efektif (cahaya biru, bineural beats, dll).

 8.      MT4007 Biomaterial

Ini merupakan mata kuliah pilihan dari prodi Teknik Material, FTMD. Saya mau coba ambil karena materinya sangat menarik, terutama bagian tissue engineering dan drug delivery. Kami belajar tiga material utama yang sering digunakan di dunia medis, yaitu metal, polymer, dan ceramic. Ketiganya dijelaskan oleh dosen yang berbeda. Menurut saya, ilmunya cukup dekat dengan biologi sel & molekul I. Karena teknik material sering kerja sama dengan biologi di bidang tissue engineering. Ada kuliah tamu juga dari Jepang, tapi saya tidak ikut karena harus kuliah wajib imunologi. Secara umum materinya menyenangkan, ada tugas review dan ujiannya essay dua kali.

 Okey demikianlah tbt semester 5 di biologi ITB. Semoga berfaedah. Ora et Labora,

Setelah melalui psikotest dan interview, tanggal 12 Juni 2017 saya resmi menjadi trainee di PT. Nutrifood. Saya ditempatkan di Departemen BioAnalytical Science (XBA). Hari pertama diawali dengan kegiatan orientasi. Saya bertemu dengan supervisor saya, Kak Wika dan dikenalkan dengan karyawan dalam satu divisi saya. Saya juga bertemu dengan Kak Eunice yang sedang menjalankan penelitian di Nutrifood untuk thesis.

Setelah perkenalan, saya mengikuti meeting untuk penjelasan awal mengenai Kerja Praktek yang akan dilakukan. Topik Kerja Praktek saya adalah gut microbiota. Salah satu bidang yang lagi hype banget. Selain faktor genetik dan makanan, gut microbiota sangat penting dalam menentukan status kesehatan seseorang. Saya diberi tugas untuk mencari karakteristik detail dari satu mikroba indikator, beserta potensi dari mikroba lain. Selain itu, saya juga meneliti perspektif dari suatu protein di serum darah yang kemungkinan bisa jadi indikator komposisi gut microbiota.

Minggu pertama saya jalani dengan studi literatur. Suasana kerjanya sangaaaaat nyaman. Kantor Nutrifood memang sudah terkenal dengan suasananya yang sangat homey (sayang gak boleh foto2, cek aja di www.nutrifood.co.id). Karyawannya juga baik-baik, seperti kakak sendiri. Setiap hari saya dibimbing untuk mengetahui progress kerja yang saya lakukan. Pada hari Jumat, saya juga ikut acara buka bersama. Namun minggu pertama saya merasa kesepian, karena tidak ada teman yang  juga magang di sini :(

Minggu kedua, saya tidak kesepian lagi. Ada teman magang dari Teknobiologi Atmajaya. Ada Mario, Matthew, Margie, dan Kezia. Sekarang saya sudah ada teman buat ngobrol di saat kantor sunyi. Hari pertama kami jalan-jalan keliling kantor, terus diajak Kak Wika ke koperasi yang menjual sarapan dan aneka produk nutrifood dengan harga yang lebih murah. Setelah cek harga, beberapa produk bisa lebih murah 20-30% lho.

Oh iya, makan siang di Nutrifood merupakan salah satu kebahagiaan yang patut disyukuri. Terlebih lagi saat minggu kedua, karena saya tidak sendiri lagi. Makan siang di sini sudah pasti terjamin nilai nutrisinya. Setiap hari tersedia pilihan 2 menu makan (kalau hari biasa bisa 3 menu). Menunya selain sehat juga sangat enak hehe. Ada juga pilihan minuman refill berupa jus aneka rasa dan yogurt. Biasanya juga ada pilihan dessert seperti sop buah dll. Ditambah suasana kantin yang seperti kafe, makan siang di Nutrifood jadi moment kebahagiaan yang hakiki.

Pada hari Kamis, kami menjalani meeting XBA rules & roles terkait safety induction di lab XBA. Kegiatannya sangat penting untuk mengetahui aturan umum, beragam alat lab yang keren, serta beberapa hal yang akan dijalankan kedepannya. Kami juga menonton video sambil menikmati teh dan biskuit low calory produksi Nutrifood.

Pada hari Jumat, kami bersama-sama mengikuti pengecekan InBody. Pengecekan ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui profil kesehatan kita saat menjalani magang di sini. Pengecekannya sangat lengkap meliputi komposisi lemak, otot, air, dan mineral dalam tubuh. Hasilnya, saya banyak sekali mengalami defisiensi di berbagai parameter karena terlalu kurus. Hanya otot kaki yang developed karena sering jalan kaki hehe. Karena kondisi ini saya diajak fitness bareng supaya agak berisi. Meskipun setelah itu langsung mendapat timbunan asam laktat, aka pegel2.

Okey, demikian dua minggu pertama di sini. Semoga selanjutnya bisa berjalan dengan lancar.

Keep healthy and inspiring a nutritious life.

Ora et Labora.