About Me — Ahmed Gadaken

I chosen to stay away from social media to avoid attention — now I have publicize myself once again.

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At twenty-one, I find myself worrying less about finding my purpose in life and more about how to shape my future — while many in my age group are still searching. Does that make me more mature, or just more restless?

“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” — Mark Twain

Hello, reader!

Putting myself out there feels like the wrong move, at least according to my instincts. I’ve always preferred the comfort of the shadows, staying out of sight. But today, I’ve decided to step into the light (even though, as an introvert, writing this fills me with a guilty sense of exposure).

But for once, I’m going to ignore the fear.

My Background

So, who am I?

Honestly, I’m still figuring that out.

But here are a few things I do know: I’m Ahmed Gadaken, from Somalia, currently…