March 2026Milestone
Got my first users 🎉
After months of building alone, I finally got my first user. That feeling when someone you don't know signs up and actually uses what you built? Unmatched.
The Real Journey
Building Without a Blueprint.
Almost a year of building, failing, rebuilding, and refusing to quit. From 0 followers to 600+. From React Native to Flutter to PWA. From "will anyone use this?" to "people actually want this." This is the unfiltered story.
Jan 2026Milestone
Hit 500 followers on Threads 🎉
Started at 0 followers in May. Slowly growing through consistent posting and building in public. Celebrated this milestone then took a break because burnout hit hard. Came back stronger in February.
Dec 2025Launch
Christmas sale attempt (first real push)
Tried my first promotional sale around Christmas/New Year. Got 1 signup from who then ghosted. Learned that sales need more than just 'hey it's on sale.' Need trust first.
Nov 2025Launch
Prompt Journal v1 — finally live (attempt #3)
After React Native (75MB disaster) and Flutter (cancelled 1 week before launch), I rebuilt everything as a PWA. This version finally feels right. Mood-based prompts, 7-day trial, one-time payment. Solo built: design, code, Firebase, payments, everything.
Sept 2025Pivot
Flutter attempt cancelled (the hardest decision)
Had everything ready: payment integration, AWS/Backblaze distribution, sales page, launch date (Sept 29). But Flutter wasn't my vibe. Cancelled 1 week before launch and started over with web/PWA. Scary but necessary.
Aug 2025Product
Wallpaper Studio launched
Built and shipped Wallpaper Studio — a free affirmation wallpaper generator. No signup, no catch. Made it because I wanted it to exist. Also serves as a lead magnet for Prompt Journal. Learning the ecosystem play.
May 2025Beginning
Started on Threads
Tried Instagram for 25 days. Posted reels/carousels about journaling. Got 10-12 views max (highest: 139 views). Motivation died. Switched to Threads on May 25. First post got 6 likes, 400 views, 2-3 comments. Finally felt like the right platform.
March 2025Beginning
Built first journaling app (the 75MB baby)
React Native + Expo. Made it for myself with cute prompts like 'hello babygirl, what's my babygirl wanna write today.' 75MB app size. Too heavy to use. But it proved I could build. This was attempt #1.
Jan 2025Learning
6-week internship — learned Next.js
Did an internship (Jan 6 - Feb something). Was a MERN + EJS developer before. Learned Next.js and realized 'wait, this is so easy?' Fell in love with it. Still use it for everything now. This internship changed my whole stack.
Current Stats (March 2026)
650+
Followers
7
Active Users
3
App Rebuilds
~1yr
Building
Started in March 2025 with a naive dream of freedom. Still here. Still building. Not quitting.
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Building in public, one post at a time.
Daily updates, honest struggles, journaling prompts, and the unfiltered founder journey. No PR spin. Just real building.