Skills in Bloom, Growth to Consume

     It feels so unreal, knowing half of the school year already passed and the second quarter is at its end. This quarter was surely an exciting chapter in my academic journey. Since day one, I already knew that coding would be included in the curriculum. For the topic of coding, I had less experience, and being honest, I was somewhat frightened. I was concerned that lessons would be hard to catch up on or that I would fall behind, but these weeks have found me surprised that I not only understand the basics of coding, but I actually enjoy it.

     Learning HTML allowed me to create simple web pages, experiment with tags, and see how small changes could make big results. It's like unlocking a whole new world of creativity and problem-solving. Accomplishment with each project drove my confidence. This quarter reminded me that stepping out of your comfort zone often leads to the greatest growth.

    Besides coding, blogging lessons were the most enjoyable moments of the quarter. Blogging gave me an opportunity to express myself, be creative, and therefore improve my writing skills. Writing articles on different topics was entertaining but at the same time taught me how to get in touch with an audience. Whether it be discussing current events or sharing personal reflections, blogging helped me put my ideas across with more confidence.

    Of course, no journey is without its hurdles. This quarter presented its fair share of challenges, from technical issues like HTML tags not working as expected to moments of confusion while trying to grasp new concepts. These obstacles taught me the value of patience, problem-solving, and collaboration. Asking for help from classmates became one of the most important strategies to get over these difficulties, and I felt how much we are capable of doing when we work together. And asking for help is not a weakness; it is one of the most powerful ways to learn and grow with others.

    In addition to the technical knowledge, this quarter also instilled in me a much deeper sense of persistence and adaptability. It is so easy sometimes to turn and run away when everything is not going right, but to find a solution out and keep moving is just exhilarating. Each setback proved to be an opportunity to learn something new: at times troubleshooting some technical problem, and at other times some refinement of an approach to some task at hand.

    In the future, I am excited to further develop my knowledge of coding. It's been great working with HTML and creating something from scratch; thus, this is a skill I am interested in developing further. Maybe this will be a useful hobby or even a career some day. Apart from coding, I'm going to take the knowledge of this quarter, including patience, creativity, and collaboration, into every single part of my life.

    The second quarter has been bittersweet; it was a mix of ups and downs, but most importantly, one of growth. I am rather excited to see what the third quarter has in store and how I apply the knowledge and skills that I have gained. This whole experience has taught me something: every challenge is an opportunity, and every lesson learned brings us closer to becoming the best version of ourselves.

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