Are you (still) a misfit?

My first time joining TEDxJakarta community as a volunteer of this year’s event.

The event was inspiring, no doubt. What I want to talk about more is what we had today: The After Party.

Glad that I decided to join the fun. On the D-day I at first only knew a few friends but coming to the after party, I got the opportunity to know more about one of each of us who came and sharing ideas (cos yes we are TEDs!)

One thing I have been claiming myself as is that I am a misfit. It feels like there is no place where I can see myself really best suit in. But today, I got a feel like I finally found a community that worth to keep.

Love to hear that I am not the only one who can’t ride a bike.

And so I am not the only one who loves to run but laziness so many times beats me.

That I am not the only one who is (kind of) proud of having an OCD.

Also that I am not the only one who feels uncomfortable with the transition we have to face and bear with in order to adapt with our new environment we are working in.

It soothes me that I am not a weirdo after all.. or I am not being a weird alone. lol

It is also amazing how I can get nods from our small group of talk when I was sharing my thoughts and ideas, vice versa.

Jadi peribahasa, tak kenal maka tak sayang, bisa dipakai buat menggambarkan komunitas TEDxJakarta, yeay? hehehe

Here are some of the pics of the After Party taken from my camera..

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everyone gets here

Been stressed since the past three months and a half. I feel like it’s cause of having to worry and do so many things at one time..HAHA. But I am so grateful to be where I’m at in life. You gotta go through ups and downs to build  yourself and to learn about yourself right? Just wanted to encourage  anyone out there that is feeling what I’m feeling. You only go through  things like this because you can endure it, and in the end it will make  you stronger and wiser. The only person to blame if you give up, is  yourself.

i know it does sound selfish but please have a faith in me a little bit more
jess lee

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washed jeans look never go wrong

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For those who did bad to you, who talked bad about you, who hurt you, you could just shut them down. But what makes you different is that you have a bigger heart and a broader shoulder to accept. Not because you are a loser, but because you know you can do better than them.
I know, it takes its toll to do such thing. But please believe in your good self. For your own sake.
Jess Lee

What if what people see me is all wrong? What if I am not as bright as they think I am? There is a time when I feel stupid, useless, hopeless and feel sorry to ones I love who put their hopes high on me. Now it is that time.
Jess Lee

Janine once said to me that she really looked up to my drive. Now I don’t know anymore where it is going. I lost it.
Jess Lee

I fell, I admitted my faults, I have punished myself badly, now I am struggling to get up, rise and shine once again. It is the toughest period I know.
Jess Lee

It is not only once or twice my friends have to hypnotize telling me that it is okay to think of yourself for some good reasons.
Jess Lee