Hey Codeforces!

I’m excited to share a little milestone – I finally reached the Expert level! It’s been two years since I started learning competitive programming, and, honestly, it’s been a rollercoaster. I spent over a year stuck at Specialist, grinding away, and there were definitely times when I thought, "Is this even possible?"

Looking back, though, I realize how much I’ve learned from each struggle and every wrong answer. It’s been a process of slow, sometimes frustrating growth, but also so rewarding to see the progress pay off.

Big thanks to everyone here – the resources, the discussions, the contests – this community has really kept me motivated. Here’s to everyone out there grinding through the ranks: keep pushing, even if it feels like you’re stuck. It all adds up eventually.