Gratitude and redirection

This is probably my first write-up for this blog app I made for myself after migrating some of my writings from Tumblr—and this serves as a reminder of where I started.

I used to spend hours tweaking Tumblr themes when I was young, and now, here I am— building this blog app from scratch. I recently learned Next.js, and I'm really enjoying the process. So, I decided to create this little space for myself.

Today, Kriztian gave me the source code of the web app that he was working on for our previous vertical, and I thought to myself, if I have learned these stacks a bit earlier, it would have been more fun for us three to work on this project together.

I just wish we had more days like the ones when we'd chat about our college lives and capstone projects, share our favorite Tteokbokki snack, munch on Stick-O and Fruit-tella while working, and laugh about the most random things.

And of course, who wouldn't feel sappy about those Javascript 101 sessions during lunch or how my slack is filled with JavaScript tutorials he sent (I wasn't even able to compile all of them). It inspires me how much passion he pours into what he does—it made me want to match that energy.

Looking back, I don't think I would have made this much progress if it weren't for Kriz and Ralph's patience to share what they know. It's rare to meet people so giving and so supportive.

I've always thought of myself as a strong, independent woman—and I still am—but they are always there to the rescue, guiding me along the way on my learning journey. I usually figure things out on my own, just like I'm doing now, but when they're around, I can't help leaning on them more than I probably should. Haha!

Even now, as I build and learn on my own, I often recall the lessons they shared-they're ingrained in my process, like brushstrokes on a canvas or little signposts reminding me to keep going.

They truly left a significant impact on me, and I will always... always will be grateful that they have been a part of me and who I will become moving forward.

Growth really is uncomfortable.

But this period of growth and embracing change has shown me how to turn every hurdle and difficulties into opportunity.

Sometimes, the delays are just a redirection to something even better. Although "better" means leaving some things behind for your growth.