12/05/2026
I thought I was running away from the ghosts of my pastโuntil I realized I was carrying the tools to build my future. โจ
For a long time, I kept my story private. I stepped away from the world of 'shapes and lines' because it hurt too much to remember the life my late husband and I created togetherโthe high-rise buildings, the luxury hotel bars, and the big villas we brought to life as a team while I worked as his assistant MEP designer.
I thought if I stopped designing homes, I could stop the pain of missing my husband and mentor. I tried to pivot into other thingsโopened a printing shop, worked at the call center, I even opened an Etsy shop for home decor and digital printables, but when it got shut down, I felt like I was losing my way after 4 months of working so hard on it even though I am suffering from dry eye.
But then, something 'unordinary' happened. Even though I am just starting this new chapter, finding support from a stranger reminded me to take back control of the wheels. Like Captain Raymond has inspired me to find my voice again, I realized I didnโt just live that lifeโI created it.
My husband once told me that a real architect builds 'unordinary' buildings. Today, my 'unordinary building' is JBG Travel Services x KoziKomfi. Iโve shifted my goals; Iโm no longer building physical walls, but curating the 'spirit' and peace within them for you.
To the dreamers who feel stuck in their memories: You are not running away; you are evolving. Your expertise is your foundation. No matter what you've lost, you still have the power to take the wheel and create something extraordinary.
Now, here I am. Ready to design your next escape.
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