THINGS ARE PICKING UP

okay so i feel like things have been slow recently. and honestly, that was a good thing. i was able to reset, find myself again, and level up in all areas of my life — mental, physical, philosophical, spiritual, and emotional.

but now, things need to start picking up again. i need to start experiencing life.

and it’s perfect timing because i’m starting my new job soon.

my first placement is in la, and i’m super stoked. i chose la because it feels like a stepping stone into moving out. it’s closer, more familiar, and it’ll teach me how to live on my own. then, if i move to ny later, i’ll know what to do and what not to do. jumping straight from here to ny would’ve been chaotic — like going from point a to point d with no in-between.

so here’s the plan.

this month — may 2026

i will enjoy life and get ready for this big shift. i’m going to my cousin’s wedding, relaxing, and enjoying being home in sj. i want to spend a lot of time with family. at the same time, i’ll be looking at apartments and figuring out where i’m going to move and what that whole process looks like. this month is really the last calm month before things get real. think of it like a planning month.

then june hits.

that’s when everything starts moving. i’ll be getting ready to move into my new place and start this new chapter. i already know it’s going to be hectic, but i’m excited.

i think they’re also flying me out to ny for orientation mid-june, which i’m really looking forward to — meeting my coworkers, the media tech cohort, and just experiencing that whole environment. i also want to feel out the ny office and see if i’d actually want to move there for a future rotation.

then july 6 — first day.

i start my new job and finally experience what it’s like working in an office. i’m excited to learn more about data engineering, live and work in la, and meet new people. it’s such a fresh start. everything is new.

and honestly… i was thinking about it, and i’m really blessed to even have this opportunity. not many 23–25 year olds can say they get to work in la at universal studios and also at the rockefeller building in ny.

DUDE THESE ARE THE 2 BIGGEST CITIES IN THE US. HOLY...

... and i’m grateful.

i don’t want to take any of this for granted. i want to stay grounded, stick to my values, and keep in touch with all the important people in my life.

all the philosophy i’ve been learning is about to get tested in real life. i will make sure i perform and stay true to myself.

i’ll keep y’all posted… but yeah, we turning up.