System Reboot // v2.0

Reverse Engineering The Human Body.

Documenting the architectural transition from building scalable cloud infrastructure in Tokyo to studying complex biological systems in Central Europe.

At 33, From IT Engineer to Medical School in Bulgaria. The Real Reason I Decided to Become a Doctor. — After years in Tokyo's IT industry, a sudden loss changed everything. This is the story of why I left my career behind and moved to Bulgaria to study medicine.
Status: Pre-Med Year 1

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Studying Abroad When You Feel Mentally Exhausted

Depression, social anxiety, and insomnia — the reality of studying abroad while managing mental health. I ran out of medication, switched to a new one, and now I barely sleep. But I am still here.

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What It Feels Like to Be the Oldest Student in Class

I am 33, surrounded by 18-year-olds whose English is better than mine. My pride collapsed — but something unexpected took its place. A quiet, honest reflection on starting over.

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A Classroom of Six 🇧🇬
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A Classroom of Six 🇧🇬

A small English prep class at a medical university in Bulgaria — six students from Japan, Palestine, and Sudan, learning together.

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