This is a journey on how I started to re-learn how to code.

I setup my first webpage when I was 14, but the computer was not mine. It was my sister's and when she moved, she took the computer with her, so I didn't continue learning.

Started working in tech support in 2014 doing simple passwords reset. My first real tech job was in 2015 and since then, I have done everything from profiling a Windows computer and MacBook to setting up accounts.

I wasn't moving ahead at work. Even though I showed an interest in learning and joining other teams, it didn't happen.

Since I wasn't going anywhere, I started to get overwhelmed of doing the same thing at work. I wasn't given a chance, so then I began to learn something new.

I looked online for Software Developer classes, but they are too expensive and I just cannot afford another expense since I am already spending money on my own college education.

Here is how I started:

On August 14th, I watched TravisMedia and got some encouragement from there.

August 15th- Watched the video again and took some notes then made a list of what to learn first.

August 16th- Started learning: First, I Googled the different ways to learn. I bought a book to learn HTML but I couldn't follow it. I followed the instructions, but I couldn't ask questions. I decided to use various free online resources to guide me.

Then, I setup the tools I needed: Installed Visual Studio Installed Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. I already had Edge installed. Setup Visual Studio then installed extension Live Server.

Wrote my first basic HTML5 code and added my first link to give credit to the YouTuber that inspired me to learn HTML again.

August 18th - Created a new repository in my GitHub account: Learning-HTML5

Part of the learning process was to add an image to the site. This is an image of a trip to Maui:

I then started tracking the time I would start practicing coding and what time I finish. I would start at 0500 and stop for breaks and then would finally stop at 10:24.

When I would be on call at work, I would start at 0943. Then would be up to date with all my work and would start practicing coding while I wait for someone to reach out for help.

I then would journal, 'Stopped at 0948 to help an exec and back to coding at 1002'. I have to confess, this is a little like a diary.

8/20/2024 started at 1730. Decided to dedicate the site to my IT Skills with what I have learned of HTML so far and incorporate CSS. Stopped at 22:18

8/22/2024 started practicing at 1900 and stopped at 2145.

8/24/2024 Learned more about margin, had issues removing an underline from the Portfolio.

Since then, I have been practicing.