Blog
I have wanted to start this blog for a long time. It feels like opening a door that has been patiently waiting.
Here, I would love to share my creative journey — the hardships, the small victories, the moments of doubt, and the moments of joy. The path of creating is not always easy, but it is deeply meaningful.
My hope is that within these words and experiences, you may find something that resonates with you — perhaps a piece of encouragement, a sense of companionship, or something that enriches your own creative path.
Nothing Was Wasted: The Journey to Becoming a Surface Pattern Designer
In the year 2000, I arrived in the UK as a newly married woman with an acceptance letter from University College London to study Biochemical Engineering. I remember the mixture of excitement and uncertainty. Before anything could begin, I needed to pass my IELTS exam.
It was not easy.
Yet something in me adapted quickly. After taking an English course, I passed the exam and began my Master’s degree. A year later, I completed my thesis with distinction.
At that time, success looked very clear. Study hard. Achieve well. Move forward.
Life, however, had its own rhythm.
