Directions

I thought after 3 years, I would have it all figure out. Get that career, get that ladder climbing and get that profile. but do I really want to be a consultant? It was something I have in mind during my 3 years of Economics.
For some reason or another, my mind consistently reminds me that I can stretch myself more than that.

It was the 3rd day of my Journalism course, I already felt a pang of excitment that I never felt before during my 3 years in Economics. Journalism takes me to places and be observant.Take today ,for instance, I learnt how audio and pictures can evoke emotions at the precise moment. Another shot will take you somewhere else.Journalism allows you to be a representative for the voices of the unheard and unknown. It allows you to shape your audience's perspectives.A very powerful tool indeed.

We were shown a documentary on Indonesian Punk by Maria Bakkalapulo & Ayumi Nakanishi. Unfortunately, I can't find the video on YouTube, but the video below is just something I pick up that might interest you.

Being half Indonesian (but practically grew up in Malaysia), I felt a surge of emotions when I watched the video. It brought me back to last summer during my very first visit to Jakarta after ten over years. We were having lunch then. It was a small dingy stall. 2 buskers, no older than 25 years old started stringing their guitars. I wonder aloud how they can survive with a few dollars. What amazed me was that they knew every song by heart. They did a light and beautiful version of - I saw her standing there by the Beatles with just guitars. I loved the song ever since.
Watching the video this morning made me want to be the voice for this community. Or any community that can captivate the audience's attention and feel the emotions these people are going through. The feeling of abandonment, disappointment with their government, and hope. Hope through music.

Below is a random video but I think it is worth a watch!