Get to know me a bit

As I was leaving for the UK, my father intuitively recognized my unspoken fears and reassured me with a simple yet profound phrase: ‘Everything will be okay.’ Though the words themselves were ordinary, their timing and emotional weight transformed them into a personal mantra. Now, in moments of doubt or despair, I echo that same sentiment to myself ‘It’s going to be okay’ drawing strength from the certainty and comfort he embedded in those words. What began as paternal reassurance has become a psychological anchor, a reminder of resilience that I carry forward.

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Welcome to My Story

I'm a 21 year old who moved to the UK alone at 19, driven by one goal: becoming the strongest, most capable version of myself not just physically, but mentally, emotionally, and professionally.

I believe in the power of storytelling to inspire, connect, and preserve the moments that matter most. Here's a glimpse into the experiences that have defined my path.

Life's Journey

1990

🌪️ What You’ll Find In My World

Lonely 10K runs at 6am when I had no job, no direction, but still laced up. Breakups that broke me, then rebuilt me. Friendships I outgrew, and silence I learned to live with. Barista shifts, café breakdowns, late-night coding, quiet confidence. Voice notes, journaling, gym reps, real tears, and real wins.

Childhood home by the coast
2008

🔥 What I Believe

You don’t find yourself. You build yourself. iscipline is stronger than motivation. Respect starts by keeping the promises you make to yourself. A man is what he does when no one claps for him.

University campus and library
2012

🧭 What I’m Seeking

This is not just about goals. It’s about meaning. I want to connect with people who feel the weight of becoming someone. People who aren’t afraid to admit they’re still figuring it out. People who see life as a fight worth entering — even when it hurts. I’m not perfect. I’ve cried at rivers, coded through depression, quit things I started, and risen again. But every time, I return stronger. I’ve learned that pain doesn’t always mean you’re broken — sometimes, it just means you’re becoming.

First office workspace
2018

Before I die

Before I go, I want to climb K2. Not for a trophy, but for the quiet above the clouds—the metronome of breath, step, breath. I’m training for it: early runs, knots by feel, carrying honest weight, learning when turning back is courage. I save, plan, and listen to weather like scripture. I study the route like a prayer: Base, Advanced, One, Two, Three, Four.

New city skyline

Cherished Moments

Family gathering

Sushi is one of my best friends, she knows a lot about me.

peace

Adventures in nature that refresh the soul

Graduation day

The guy who dragged me into coding hahaha...

Travel memories

Climbing

Creative projects

Creative pursuits that fuel our passion

Community service

Giving back to the community we love

Let's Connect

I'd love to hear from you and share more stories together.

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