A Cup of Coffee To Start Hive Fest - TCSP Week #139

Halo Buddies...

"Wow!"

This is my actual reaction when I read the #TCSP Week #139 prompt. What a coincidence! Because recently I still thinking about it.

I wondered how it related to what I was thinking at that moment, as I was in a coffee shop, waiting for my latte with my somewhat noisy intrusive thoughts. My anxiety stemmed from a lack of sleep because I had just landed and was immediately heading to the Hive Fest venue. I deliberately ordered coffee so I wouldn't miss any small details of the day's event. The latte I ordered was made at Stellar Café.

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Stellar Coffee at Rex KL

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Stellar Café is located on the ground floor of the REX KL building, the first venue of Hive Fest 10 Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia (15-19 Oct). I even thought this was where the day 1 conference would take place. But no. We came there because Hive account@macchiata said she was preparing for a presentation and stopped by Stellar Coffee to practice. The café is in a very strategic location because when I arrived, the first thing I saw were bags of coffee beans neatly lined up on the shelves. We didn't need to look for this coffee shop; it was readily apparent.

Just like Mach, who was experiencing stage fright, I too was experiencing the same. Even when I met her, I still doubted myself. Would I be comfortable meeting other hive users—who didn't share the same language? Even when I met fellow Indonesian speakers, I found it difficult to mingle.

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A Cup Of Latte for Talkless Introvert

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I ordered a hot latte, while trying to figure out if I should really be involved in this gathering. But I'd come this far. I'd made the effort to attend Hive Fest, and how could I back out just because I missed the first day? Words like that kept swirling around in my head. I tried to distract myself by occasionally talking to Hive account@aswita, but the anxiety and stress were always there, in your first--whatever you want to do.

I have to admit, I've done small things that ultimately led to the best moments and the most exciting travels this year. Before Hive Fest, I thought I wouldn't want to return to Kuala Lumpur because—at the time, I didn't find the vibe that good. I remember walking with my map, and someone approached me and asked me for a drink. It made me afraid and prejudiced—would everyone in Kuala Lumpur be like that? So I didn't want to go back, but Hive Fest made me break my promise. LOL. It was a small choice that ultimately made me say, 'Okay, it's okay to forget about that promise, let's just have fun.'

Ultimately, I have to admit that returning to Kuala Lumpur for Hive Fest was the right decision. Although I was initially plagued by anxiety—as this was my first international gathering—time seemed to confirm my decision. And I never imagined I'd feel so comfortable among the strangers there.

Hasta La Vista...

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