Writing on software development, software design, random thoughts, and books.

All of my long-form thoughts on programming, design, learning, and books — collected in chronological order.

Closer Than It Seems, Farther Than It Is

Closer Than It Seems, Farther Than It Is

Sometimes, what seems close is farther than we imagine—like the mountain I once thought stood right behind my school. Dreams can feel the same way: distant, untouchable. But as I’ve grown, I’ve learned that fate doesn’t always hand us golden crowns or lofty titles. Instead, it gives us something simpler—a hat to wear, one that shields us from the sun and storms. It may not be grand, but it’s mine, and I’ve chosen to make it part of who I am.