My name is Ellen Sutjiarto. I am a passionate, cheerful, easy-going, curious woman engineer turned product manager (and child at heart) that is continuing to learn how to maneuver and figure out different adventures and journeys that life has presented.

I was born and raised in Jakarta, Indonesia but currently work and live in San Diego, CA with my husband and two fur babies. I love to eat, love to travel and love to learn new things. I started this blog to share my stories, my voice, things I’ve learned, my experiences, tips and tricks, and anything that I have gone through. Hopefully, my stories can inspire you all.

Anyway, ’nuff said. For now, welcome to my colourful endeavor!

It’s not about being perfect. It’s not about where you get yourself in the end. There’s power in allowing yourself to be known and heard, in owning your unique story, in using your authentic voice. And there’s grace in being willing to know and hear others. This, is for me, is how we become — Michelle Obama

Obama, Michelle. Becoming. New York, Crown Publishing Group division of Penguin Random House LLC, 2018.