Puti Karina Puar. 22. Geologist in the making. Learning to write and vice versa. Tag Archives for Rig Life
These 3 Months
So far, two of the greatest blessings in my life were: 1) I never had to come to a job fair, to stand up in line with hundreds of other brilliant people (with sky-rocketing GPA) bringing CVs. 2) I was … Continue reading
(Repetition) Recently
Yawning. Coffee. Drawing on used paper with the LWD log printed on the other side. Putting on helmet. Putting on safety glasses. Going outside. Describing cutting. Coming back. (Usually) more coffee. Calling mom (telling her I’m healthy, telling her I … Continue reading
Eid Greeting from Rig Yani
Yes, this year I’m celebrating Eid on the rig while being in charge. It is not as bad as it sounds because there would be ketupat and our favorite cuisines, and we’d do the Eid prayer on the helideck. The galley … Continue reading
Between ‘Lives for Working’ and ‘Works for Living’
This picture was taken from my new friend’s messenger display picture. He’s an engineer for that-blue-oil-and-gas-service-company, spent 2 years in Stavanger, and for sure, internationally well paid. His role (and the whole team) is crucial and staying awake all hours is a … Continue reading
