One foot in, and one foot out the door into the real world. Despite experiencing a bar late-night in LA for the first time, 21 is, dare I say, sobering.
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John Daniel Norombaba
Researcher, designer, and builder.
Currently pursuing a master's degree in Informatics at the University of California, Irvine.
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January 2026
Continuing the master's, taking in the new year, and more. Here is what's new and ongoing.
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Twenty-Two
I’m at the beginning of a master’s degree, fighting demons, and at different points, continuing to explore the world.
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Between nineteen and now, there were plenty of little steps and big revelations.
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We've made it beyond the end of our sophomore year at UCI. What's ahead? Our roaring twenties! More goodbyes. And a little more time to ponder about the future.
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