The Plan Is Set: Album Release, PhD Goals & FE Exam Focus | June 2025

This is a period of intentionality—a season where I have to be unapologetically focused and aggressive about hitting my goals. And right now, my top priority is finishing and releasing my album, Tired of Everything, on June 27th—a date that means more to me than most people know. This project isn’t just music. It’s my truth. It’s my story. And although I’m not sure if I’ll get another chance to release an album in the future, I’m pouring everything into this one while I still can. I’ve gone back and forth on whether to expand the album’s tracklist—my friend gave me some real feedback from a critic's lens, suggesting a few extra songs might help the project shine more. I already had lyrics printed and music locked in, but honestly, the recording process has been tough. I’ve been battling creative fatigue, and it’s starting to feel like burnout. That’s why, during my PhD, I’m pressing pause on music. No studio, no tracks. Just focus.

Instead, I’m shifting my creative energy into my screenplay—an idea I’ve carried since childhood and only recently began turning into something real during the early COVID days. I’ve written three chapters, but now it’s time to expand. It’s something I need to complete—not just to prove I can do it, but because it represents the other side of my creativity. That’s what makes me versatile: my ability to juggle multiple passions and still keep moving forward.

In terms of my timeline, the album must be done this month, and I have to pass the FE exam by the end of July. There’s no wiggle room. No distractions. Just hustle. The FE exam isn’t a breeze for me. And honestly, I don’t just want to pass—I need to outperform. There’s someone in my circle, a classmate, who’s made it clear they want to outdo me. Their energy is competitive, and it’s exhausting. They don’t see me as valuable—they see me as competition. That fuels me in the worst way, and I have no choice but to double down. I’m studying harder than I’ve ever studied before. Because being over excelled is one of my deepest fears. It’s not just about success—it’s about staying ahead in a world that constantly tries to remind you that you’re replaceable.

I’ve made hard choices to stay focused. I shredded lyrics I once planned to record—just so I could stay committed to the tracks I’m working on now. I’ve cut out distractions, even when it hurt. And although today feels like a good day—good music is dropping, the sun is out—I’m using this moment as fuel. Because tomorrow, it’s back to the grind: mixing, mastering, finalizing beats, correcting everything until it’s perfect. I want everything polished before Tired of Everything drops. I want people to feel it.

There’s pressure—so much pressure—but that’s what I signed up for. This is what growth looks like. And I plan to rise above all of it.

🔄 Splitting the Timelines

Also, I’ve decided to break things down into separate timelines to keep myself grounded:

• June → Album release: Tired of Everything

• July → FE Exam: total academic focus, no distractions

• August → Earn a certificate in MATLAB before the PhD begins

Once I get through those three stages, I’ll be done worrying—and finally ready to enter the PhD program with a clean slate and a sharper mindset. Thank you for sticking with me through this journey.

🎥 Watch the Video

Check out the video where I talk about all of this—my album, my PhD, and the intentional mindset I’m stepping into this month:

The Plan Is Set: Album Release, PhD Goals & FE Exam Focus | June 2025