Hello! I’m Celine, the creator of Macan Makan [meaning ‘eating tiger’ in Bahasa (Indonesian)], founded in April 2023! I don’t think we ever really do anything alone… this project only exists because of the support of so many friends and those around me. I love sharing food, cooking with others, and also am a heavy extrovert, so Macan Makan sort of started as a channel to connect with these different desires and as a means to practice, express, and heal.
Most of (or a lot of) my time ideally is spent practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) or within that community or practice, and I can’t stress enough how grateful I am for everyone who I get to train with and and see every week. Lately I haven’t been doing so many pop-up markets but have been challenging myself to compete in BJJ as much as possible because jiu jitsu is something I love so much, but competing has not been something that I either enjoy or love – I wanted to keep repeating it until my comfort zone had shifted a little bit. I also really do love and enjoy doing challenging things.
It has been impossible for me to balance a full-time job, jiu jitsu & everything associated, and MacMak at the same time, and I also really value being a part of a healthy social community and being the friend to others who I want to be, all at the same time. I’m content with that; I’ve enjoyed the balance of ocean time, quality time, and intentionality I’ve experienced reciprocally with others and within my life in 2024.
Lastly, I was born in the year of the earth tiger, hence Macan Makan as a name, and I hope to continue growing into a more loving person with shifting life balances throughout the rest of 2024 – on a real but scary note, I hope to take Macan Makan full-time in 2025. Currently for the month of June I am on some version of a sabbatical in Indonesia with family. I hope to see you soon!!
Thank you for taking the time to engage with me, in any medium.
06/2024
Thank you to everyone who has ever been kind to me or loved me; for that reason I am here. Thank you, everyone who is reading this; I am grateful.
04/2023