A Quarter of a Century

Yesterday marked a significant milestone: I celebrated my 25th birthday. Crossing the quarter-century threshold has left me reflective, a little scared, but mostly motivated for what lies ahead. Looking back at the journey from 24 to 25, it’s impossible not to feel a sense of anticipation for the future.

One Year in Seven Paragraphs

When I turned 24, life was stable. I had a steady job, a good friend to play video games with every Saturday, a massive obsession with Persona 5, and a few side projects brewing in my mind. As the Christmas lights twinkled, I had no idea how drastically things were about to change.

The first three months of the year were a blur of dates. I made a conscious decision to improve my social skills and step out of my comfort zone. Was it a resounding success? Hard to say. but I felt different—more secure, freer, and happier. My wallet, on the other hand, was definitely hurting.

The second quarter was about finding myself. Meeting so many new people made me realize I didn’t actually know who I was. I dove back into online courses, exploring fields far removed from Computer Science—arts, marketing, literature. I was on a mission to discover my true passions. During this period, this blog was born—an initiative to help others while finding myself.

Hello World!

My first blog entry. Let’s get started and see where this adventure takes us!

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That quarter ended with a realization: I needed to distance myself from everything familiar to truly process my growth. I bought a one-way ticket to Europe and embarked on a solitary journey. That trip was transformative, filled with experiences that forced me to mature and grow in ways I hadn’t expected.

Solo Travel: An Unforgettable Adventure

Discover the amazing aspects of solo travel, from freedom and personal growth to making new friends.

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Upon returning, I had no job, no active projects, and had lost touch with some old friends. But I had me. I threw myself into ambitious projects like AI José Gregorio, Me, Drawmatic, and StepCode. I learned to cook, I learned to dance. I met an incredible woman and set new, higher aspirations. I even became a professor. Fear and uncertainty simply evaporated.

DEVLog - October & November

Updates on my projects after a month of healing and reflection.

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Time marched on. Projects wrapped up, new ones began. I got a new job, made new friends, and drifted from others. Now, I turn 25 in the same physical place, surrounded by some of the same people—yet everything has changed.

I’ve discovered new passions and set ambitious goals. I’m exploring interests I never thought I’d touch. I don’t know exactly where the horizon is, or if I’m even on the “right” track. But honestly? It doesn’t matter. If all of this can happen in a single year, I can’t wait to see what the next 25 bring.

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