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Michael is a professional leader in the fields of energy investments, complex commercial deals, and sustainability with extensive international experience. His personal interests span from socio-political issues, history, and culture.
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Celotehan tentang Indonesia dan Dunia
By michael on December 30, 2007
Bicara tentang Indonesia dan dunia niscaya tidak akan selesai dalam sepuluh halaman, seratus halaman, seribu halaman sekalipun. Sedemikian banyak aspek dan interaksi diantara keduanya dengan jutaan fakta dan ribuan opini. Tulisan atau lebih tepatnya, “celotehan” yang dituliskan ini hanya ingin bercerita sedikit tentang beberapa aspek pilihan yang mungkin kurang ditampilkan dalam diskusi publik. Tulisan ini bukan tulisan ilmiah dan bukan pula essai komprehensif.
Category: Indonesia
Thank You to You All
Twenty-three years –a flash in time for some, an eternity for others. For me at the moment, it’s simply my entire living journey -a journey in which I am grateful for all its joy and sorrow, its hardships and pleasure, as well as its passion and madness.
As the clock hit 00.01 Central European Time on April 8 yesterday, my phones were restless. Calls and text messages from different continents started to pour in. Electronic mailbox also had its share of incoming greetings. Losing a couple hours of good sleep was a very cheap price to pay for embracing thoughtful and kind wishes from dear families and friends.
It is also because of them that the past years have been filled with countless learning experience -experience that is invaluable and much appreciated. I’ve shared opinions and views with many, laughs and tears with some, and love and devotion with few. All of which I value as they paint my canvas of life with exquisite colors.
Fellas, I can’t express enough my sincere gratitude to you all for everything. It has been one heck of a ride for the past twenty-three years, and it’s just the beginning. One thing is for sure: if we’re always at each other’s side, then I damn look forward to exploring the years to come!
Again, my dear friends: thank you.
Rotterdam, 9 April 2006,
Michael C.N.C.G. Putrawenas