The author reflects on their journey of writing since entering university. They began by producing various features and short articles for newspapers and magazines. While these contributions provided a small amount of income, the financial gain was secondary to the emotional reward. The author describes a profound sense of satisfaction in seeing their work published. Specifically, seeing their name in print served as a powerful form of self-validation. This experience is framed as a quest for a lasting identity. Ultimately, the text explores the connection between published writing and the human desire for immortality.