Kokoro note @Bitmaker Labs

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Day-10: Namaste

Today we got deeper into the world of HTML, CSS, Sinatra, and.. stuffs. The lesson was mostly about how to create different types of forms, such as checkbox, radio, text box, etc. 

There was also a yoga class taught by Rebecca, and I got to borrow a pink mat today! Near the end of Savasana, I felt like a kid who’s spent all day at the playground, not wanting to go back home; the sun is setting, sky’s getting dark, and mom would soon come get me, because the dinner is almost ready. The instructor woke us up, and we prayed namaste. For some reason, I wanted to cry, but I shied away. 

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Day-9: “convention over configuration”

I forgot to make my blog entry yesterday, but that doesn’t mean I can’t write it the next day. I can still write about the fact that I forgot about it. 

Since we got into HTML & CSS, things got a little easier. Mina told us that CSS can get very difficult, but ensured us that it is worth the investment. So off I go, typing furiously, again and again... By the way, everything is a box in HTML, apparently.

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Day 8: “wait, that’s an erb file?

“Chili with multi-grain bagel and a honey cruller for number 24.” 

As soon as I opened the bag, I felt regret for not ordering chicken pad thai from Pai through Ritual. But after I got a load of caffeine and sugar, I didn’t care anymore. After all, I was trying to save money on lunch, and most of the times you get what you pay for. I kind of wish that the same goes for coding. So far, all my codes are acting like a wild horse. 

Today, we learned about HTTP, sinatra, and how to work with erb(embedded ruby) file. Now I have some sort of idea of what the browser is wanting to say when it throws me those random number. Overall, today was more laid back. I’m glad I can go home early and get some rest.

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I am sleepy

It is past 3:30 am, and I’m still looking at my assignments. I feel like I’m taking things too seriously, and I’m worried that one day I might decide to take a pill of fuckitol (which I had an addiction on during my teenage)

Just before the beginning of Web Development program at Bitmaker, my plan was to not burn myself out by taking baby steps. But as the course progressed, I feel like the tension is rising, and I need to put in more hours.

For sure I am grateful, for this opportunity, and learning new things is quite fun. But the stress is definitely there as well. I guess no pain no gain.

Anyways, I’ve started this blog as a documentation of my experience at Bitmaker, and hopefully it will be my outlet as well.