02/03/2026
Journey of 1.5 Years of Patience, Pressure, and Persistence
On 12 February 2026, a journey of almost 1.5 years finally came to an end when I cleared my Chief Mate.
This phase was not just about exams, classes, and documents it was a test of patience, emotions, finances, and self-belief.
There were many moments when I felt stuck, frustrated, and unsure about continuing.
Multiple times I thought that maybe I should just go back onboard and stop chasing this for now.
The process was long, unpredictable, and mentally exhausting.
But one person stood like a wall behind me through everything : .mishra_ .
She supported me emotionally when I was low,
She supported me financially when things were difficult,
And most importantly, she supported me mentally whenever I felt like giving up.
Many times when I decided that I should leave this and join ship again,
she stopped me, convinced me, and pushed me to continue.
At that time it felt difficult, but today I know //
she was right every single time.
You showed me what a true partner really is,
what strength, patience, and commitment in a relationship actually look like.
Thank you for getting so deeply involved in this journey,
as if this goal was yours as much as it was mine.
If you had not held me back during those setbacks,
I probably would have been writing this may be next year .
This achievement is not mine alone.
It belongs to both of us.
Thank you, Annu .
Thank you for standing with me in every setback, every delay, and every doubt.
And finallyβ¦
Chief Mate cleared on 12 Feb 2026. β