Hey CodeForces,
23rd July 2024 was a significant day for me—it marked my first ever contest on this platform. I had a whirlwind of emotions leading up to it: uncertainty about my approach, questions about my ability to solve the problems, and yet, a quiet confidence that I could rise to the challenge. Before this, my experience was mostly on LeetCode, where I could usually solve only two problems per contest. But this time, I wanted to push myself further and see how far I could go. After all, as the saying goes, "You only grow in your life once you leave your comfort zone." That's the piece of advice I would love to give myself, as it truly motivates me.
During the contest, I managed to solve one problem, A (Diagonals), which felt like a small victory. I also tackled problem B (Bouquet (Easy Version)), but unfortunately, I encountered a Time Limit Exceeded (TLE) issue. As a result, my first rating is 377. While it's not a grand achievement, it's a starting point, and I'm proud of taking the plunge.
Why am I writing this here? Honestly, I'm not entirely sure. Maybe it's a way to document my journey, a way to remind myself of where I started and how far I can go. The future is uncertain, but one thing is for sure: I'll give my best in every contest I participate in.
Thank you for being a part of this journey with me.
Sincerely,
Mickeey
I'm calling it right now, this is gonna get downvoted to oblivion.
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