2023 Year-end Review
Guten Tag,
This year is a little different from last year. I have relocated in Berlin and started my job to continue my search in storages. It may seem strange, but I didn’t fully understand the storage system back then, even though I was determined to learn about it. I own many thanks to Stefan and Damien who have walked with me through the journey in QEMU even after I finished Outreachy internship. It was a hard time for me dealing with pandemic control and school matters during last year, for which I am grateful for their companion as not only mentors but also friends with whom I could share something with.
I am constantly asked why learning CS (computer science) whereas my major in university is biology. I decided to study CS when I was 18. I remember having a conversation with a friend about the majors we were planning to pursue in university. She chose physics and that’s when I revealed my choice for the first time. It took some turns in the year-over-year self-learning in the university. However, studying biology is not a regretful choice eventually. I must be responsible for all my decisions, right or wrong. And it does not deter me from studying what I set out with. I never believe in the opinion that one must work in the same field as their major studied in school. Not to mention the abundance of excellent open courses available, from which you can learn not only CS, but also gain a deeper understanding of the world and yourself.
However, I was still in doubt for many years. Will I be able to make it happen that I can work as a software engineer? One question led to another and it builds who I am for finding those answers. Damien was the first one who validated my abilities when I had those doubts and hesitations. And it was the offer of one internship in Japan, which did not happen for a various of reasons in the end, that inspired me to think I could work abroad, starting by not setting limits for myself. That was what in my mind about a year ago.
I would also thank one of my dearest friend who have supported me even I was not in a good shape. She was there when I made my decision to work abroad and during the long search in possible opportunites. It would have been very difficult for me to cope with the ups and downs without her.
It was a surprise that my parents took my decision to relocate to Berlin well. I could not come this far without their unconditional love and support.
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It’s the same day when I received the offical contract and saw the sundown.
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Baldur’s Gate 3 is my favorite game in this year. It depicts an imaginary world full of adventures, where you can seek the truth amidst a suspicious and uncertain exterior. Though the fight scenes are great, I enjoy playing the Lute with teammates on the top floor of the Elfsong Tavern more.
I am surprised to find about that the Talos Principle is a very delicate and well designed game. It takes some extra thoughts to pass each level. Every problem you solved will reveal a little more truth of the world that traps you inside. And in the end you are able to choose your path. Maybe a robot overlord? Besides that, Octopath Traveler II is also one of the games that I am crazy about. It’s kind of the game once you pick up and never want to let it go, unless you find the whole stories of all characters. Civilization VI, Mount & Blade I, Breath of the Wild are just classics. I spent many hours to beat old me. IMHO, Breath of the Wild is better than The Tears of The Kindom. It is beautiful and pure as in nature. Though the second one is more advanced in life styles, the previous one touched me with its story lines and the wild without pollution of some ancient relics.
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