Amid that uncertainty, I remembered my lifelong fascination with computers. Inspired by this childhood interest, I decided to shift courses to information technology (IT) to explore something new. What started as testing the waters quickly turned into a passion, leading me to shift once more—this time into computer science (CS).

Many people say a CS degree isn’t necessary to become a software engineer, and I wholeheartedly agree. Yet, for me, those four years were transformative. Along the way, I not only deepened my understanding of programming but also discovered something about myself: that programming, like many meaningful pursuits, requires time, effort, consistency, and above all, persistence. Every roadblock I encountered helped me grow.

During this journey, I found myself drawn to another passion—writing. I started exploring storytelling and even entertained the idea of becoming a novelist. While balancing this newfound interest with my computer science studies was challenging, I don’t regret it. Writing allowed me to immerse myself in the stories others had created and inspired me to craft my own.

This crossroads of programming and writing led me to a unique solution: combining the two passions. I started creating writing software and writing tools as side projects, allowing me to enjoy both worlds simultaneously.

Now, my ultimate goal is clear: to create the best writing software possible, no matter the effort it takes. Although AI tools like ChatGPT have become increasingly common and impressive, I’ll continue to write because I genuinely enjoy the process and the creativity it brings.