Hi, it’s me, CHALK.
Every version of us changes over time. In this fast-paced world, how could we possibly keep up? For me, it’s about changing often and adapting, because that’s what we do as humans. We live in a weird timeline where it feels like we’re racing against time. Some of us are winning, some of us are losing. It’s getting harder and harder to position our lives with everything happening around us. But let’s not forget that the human spirit is indomitable.
This is my third time starting over, and I’m a little ashamed of it. I always thought things would work every time I made a plan. But I believe that with every iteration, we get closer to making it happen. So I’ll never stop trying until I get there.
Life happens. And it sucks that not everyone, including me, gets the happy ending we planned for. I can’t go into everything that happened, but I can say this: after that event, I just became a lifeless robot doing schoolwork for almost two straight semesters. Yeah, that long…
But here I am. Still kicking. Still not losing hope. Because all we’ve got is one life, right?
So, what do I see for myself?
I want to be honest and more thoughtful with the things I do. I want my work to have a meaningful outcome, not just for me but for anyone who sees it. I want to work harder and study the things that interest me because I really like building cool skills related to tech and cybersecurity.
I deeply want to make an impact on the world, and I know I need the right skills to make that real.
My last website didn’t reflect this passion. It was a museum of old projects, snapshots of a past me. They weren’t bad, but they didn’t show who I am now or where I’m headed. This blog is different. It’s a fresh start, a place to share my journey and the skills I’m building, so I can look back and see how far I’ve come.
Now that I’m starting from zero, I want to go all in. I want to move forward with purpose and be happy doing it. I want to take what I have now and turn it into something better. I want to achieve things I never thought I could, and keep exploring beyond that.
I want to chase my goals with clear intention, fueled by passion, and enjoy the process while I’m at it. I also want to give myself a comfortable life when it comes to finances and mental health. Those are too important to ignore if I want to keep going.
I’d share more about what I’m building, but I don’t want to spoil anything yet. I’ll talk about it when it’s ready. I’m genuinely excited. It’s been so long since I felt this way. It’s a scary kind of excitement, because I know I’m not in a great place right now. But this blog will remind me of everything I’ve gone through.
Once I’m past this hell, I’ll write a blog called Day One.
For now, I’ll leave you with a quote from Winston Churchill:
“If you’re going through hell, keep going.”
Let’s keep on keeping on, anon.