Working is easy, the hard thing is becoming a professional.
Sipping coffee, starting the day, taking a deep breath. Then, we realize that entering adulthood requires us to become a professional in every profession we have. Whatever.
Becoming a professional in your job will be difficult when you start in a position where you have everything. You come from a family that can support you. Your identity will be truly tested by things that seem completely invisible but from within you that continue to consume you in the running time. If you don't want to get up and set up.
Last night, right after dinner, my husband invited me to a new coffee shop in the city center. Not far from our house. My husband said he wanted a football match at the coffee shop. I said yes to my husband's invitation.
Indeed, most coffee shops in the city where we live always hold moments to watch football matches together. So, it would be fun to watch a football match together. Especially, in our house there is no TV. :)
Last night there was a match between Indonesia and Yemen for the Asian Cup Qualifiers. Let me tell you. Actually, I don't like football matches and am not interested in football matches. But, I always respect my husband. I just accompany my husband, even though I don't like football matches.
So, what do I do when I accompany my husband? Of course, I bring my laptop. :) Am I crazy? Oh, of course not. This is a professional that I master.
I followed The Coffee Shop Prompt by 
That was an interesting prompt. Incidentally, I faced that situation last night. I am a person who can make public spaces my working spaces. Whether using a laptop or phone. Even in a noisy place, the fact is I can handle the situation.
Last night I ordered a local coffee called Sanger Espresso. A type of coffee that serves espresso with sweetened condensed milk. It can be served as iced coffee or hot coffee.
This type of coffee is very strong in taste. And it can really make me think. But it's just that, I fell asleep late last night. It's okay, just an occasional moment and I don't do it often for health reasons. (Still, drinking coffee before dark is the best way to keep sleep quality good and normal).
How can I make public places like coffee shops, cafes, etc., as my working space? Well, I'm just used to it. I have to be professional. Working while still prioritizing mood or place, it will actually reduce productivity.
Since I graduated from college, and worked at a state-owned company that required me to work under pressure, I got used to working anywhere. In fact, I used to always bring my laptop wherever I went even though I had a family event because my job at that time required me to be online when they needed it, anytime, and anywhere.
That job shaped me into a hardworking and professional person, even though I no longer work for that company. I chose my own path. But, I learned a lot from there and I didn't forget to be a professional.
For snacks, I ordered cheese sticks last night. A delicious savory snack dipped in hot sauce. Also perfect for coffee. :)
Becoming a professional in my opinion is not a choice, but a necessity. Becoming a professional can make me stand where I am today, even though I used to come from a family that even had difficulty eating. In the end, I was able to graduate from college with a full scholarship from the government, and worked in a big company at that time.
By becoming a professional, I can prove to my extended family that it doesn't matter if we are born poor. We just need to have big intentions and dreams, and then work hard for those dreams. Once you take a step and don't give up, then you know, you will be closer to the things you want. :)
How about you guys? Can you work in public places, or are you trying to learn to be able to work anywhere? :)
Best Regards,
Anggrek Lestari
Anggrek Lestari is an Indonesian fiction writer who has published two major books. Now She is a full-time content creator. She has a goal to share life, poem, and food content that makes others happy and can get inspiration.
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