So this is what staying feels like.

I'm truly grateful to every kind voter who chose to support my work. Aliens may be one of the most well-worn themes out there, but what I hoped to convey through this piece is something simple: peaceful coexistence and genuine togetherness.

The creative process itself is a gift—it pushes me to reflect on what matters and helps me grow in ways I don't always expect.

So to know that it also resonated with others honestly makes my whole day. Thank you, sincerely, to everyone who took the time to vote for me. It means more than I can say.