We made it through another orbit around that big fiery ball in the sky—and somehow, I’m about to hit Level 42 on the 16th of January 2026! ☀️🎮
Honestly, I still feel like a 28-year-old running on Wi-Fi and caffeine… but my knees keep buffering every time I stand up too fast. 😅
I was just getting comfortable being 41, and now the universe drops the “Early Forties Expansion Pack” on me—no updates, no patch notes, and definitely no cheat codes.
2025’s been wild already: from the “aura farming” craze that took over TikTok, to job shifts, elections, Sumatra Floods, and AI that now gives dating advice (still not helping, by the way).
But hey, silver lining—I officially leveled up career-wise too, joining a new company for some exciting new adventures. 🚀
And as tradition goes… here it comes: my annual birthday wishlist! 🎉
No pressure, no fundraising—just good vibes, gratitude, and a sprinkle of manifestation magic ✨ for those that kind of forgot and didn’t put my birthday on your calendar FYI it’s still on 16th of January Mwahahahahhaah…. so here we go again for the list 😀
1. XPeng Pro Car – Rp660.000.000
If you see me zooming silently down Sudirman, it’s not a midlife crisis—it’s just “sustainable swag.” 😂
Because nothing says “Forever Now” like not paying for gas anymore.
2. Orient Peanuts Snoopy 75th Anniversary Watch – Rp6.500.000 https://tk.tokopedia.com/ZSfLQLVuf/
A watch that reminds me time flies—but Snoopy makes it cute. 🕰️
At 42, every tick feels like another verse in a Level 42 song.
3. Pelikan Classic M200 Fountain Pen – Golden Lapis – Rp4.099.900 https://tk.tokopedia.com/ZSfLxGsGK/
Because if I’m going to sign contracts or love letters, they might as well look classy enough to be in cursive. ✒️
Also perfect for writing lyrics that nobody asked for but sound deep.
4. Yashica City 200 Compact Digital Camera – Rp3.369.806 https://tk.tokopedia.com/ZSyWA2UJv/
To capture proof that I still look 28 under warm lighting. 📸
Also, if I disappear, I’m probably somewhere taking artsy photos of coffee cups and stray cats.
5. LEGO 21333 – The Starry Night (Vincent van Gogh) – Rp2.699.000
Because adulthood is just building LEGO sets you couldn’t afford as a kid.
I call it “investment in inner peace and outer mess.” https://tk.tokopedia.com/ZSfLxXArF/
6. Philips Foot Massage Machine (PPM6331) – Rp1.279.430 https://tk.tokopedia.com/ZSyWktC65/
For when life kicks me around—at least I can kick back. 🦶
It’s cheaper than therapy, and it doesn’t talk back.
7. Philips Eye Massager (PPM2522) – Rp1.851.730 https://tk.tokopedia.com/ZSyWAPW2Q/
Because staring at screens analyzing TikTok trends deserves some reward. 👀
Also, so my future wife doesn’t say, “you look tired” anymore.
8. LEGO 72046 – Game Boy Collectible – Rp1.154.705 https://tk.tokopedia.com/ZSUonof6x/
For nostalgia therapy—because some of us peaked at Pokémon Blue. 💚
“Forever Now” but make it pixelated.
9. Switch Pokémon Legends Z-A + Gyarados Mezatag – Rp1.049.000 https://tk.tokopedia.com/ZSUoWeURC/
Let’s be honest, this isn’t a game—it’s self-care. 🐉
Catching monsters is easier than catching feelings.
10. Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller – Rp1.338.000 https://tk.tokopedia.com/ZSUonbsDn/
Because real gamers know one thing: drift isn’t just for cars, it’s for Joy-Cons too. 😎
11. Nintendo Switch 2 Camera Official Accessory – Rp827.000 https://tk.tokopedia.com/ZSUonCn1q/
Finally, I can film my “shocked reaction” when my friends don’t get me number 1 on this list. 😂
12. THE GENGA ART OF DORAEMON – Manga Frame Collection Artbook – Rp1.200.000 https://tk.tokopedia.com/ZSyePAUvq/
Because even at 42, I still wish Doraemon would pop out of my drawer with a financial solution. 🐱👓
13. Osamu Tezuka – How to Draw Manga Textbook – Rp528.675 https://tk.tokopedia.com/ZSyefcMaJ/
So I can start drawing my own life story… in panels, not paragraphs. 🎨
14. Maneki Neko Book – Rp301.000 https://tk.tokopedia.com/ZSyePQQHy/
May this lucky cat finally bring me the fortune to afford #1 and #2. 🐈⬛
15. Super Mario Official Sticker Book – Rp242.000 https://tk.tokopedia.com/ZSye5jFx8/
Because at this age, I can’t collect coins—but I can collect stickers. 🍄
16. Final Fantasy Knitted Chocobo Plush 17cm – Rp507.900 https://tk.tokopedia.com/ZSyefBMtv/
When adulting gets too real, this little guy will remind me it’s okay to just ride it out. 🐤
17. Tamagotchi – Hobonichi Agenda A5 Cousin Cover (Clear 2026) – Rp270.000 https://tk.tokopedia.com/ZSyef7uPj/
Because nothing says “organized adult” like a planner that looks like it belongs to a high school girl in Tokyo. 😂
18. Philips OneBlade Electric Shaver – Rp256.800 https://tk.tokopedia.com/ZSyWBRvmb/
For a cleaner shave and cleaner life choices (still working on the second part). 🪒
19. Jakarta–Tokyo Return Ticket (Nov 2026) – variable price ✈️
Manifesting this one because if I can’t find love locally, maybe I’ll find it at Akihabara. 🇯🇵
20. Career Level-Up (International Job, Cool Boss, Great Team) – priceless
If you know a gig that involves creativity, travel, and a great team dynamic—send it my way.
Promise I’ll bring snacks to every meeting. 😁
21. Wife – also priceless (and technically unavailable on Tokopedia… yet)
Looking for someone smart, kind, and maybe shorter than me (that still narrows it down to 97% of the population 😂).
Bonus points if she laughs at my dad jokes and doesn’t mind my weird Citypop playlist—extra bonus if she’s got that Chindo charm or Chindo look.
Ideally Muslim or willing to convert heheheh, around 26–35 years old (younger? hey, we can talk 😏), and not taller than 166 cm because I still like feeling like the tall one in selfies.
If she’s working—especially as a civil servant (Pegawai Negeri or BUMN, eh, nowadays it was called Danantara Indonesia Company) —then wow, achievement unlocked! 🎯
Most importantly, I hope she’s someone who loves her family deeply… and hopefully will love mine too when the time comes. Huahahaha ❤️
That’s all, folks! 🎈
If anyone claims one of these gifts, I’ll update the post.
Until then, I’ll be right here—still young at heart, leveling up, and dancing awkwardly to Forever Now.
With love,
Acha Salim
(Forever young at heart, forever now.)
Acha Salim Blog 
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