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Hello, my name is Tola Chhoeun and I am thrilled to share my story with you. I am a software developer, amateur photographer, and an enthusiastic learner. Growing up, my father brought home a Pentium II PC that marked my first encounter with computers. I was in grade 9, and the PC had a 320 MHz processor, 64 MB RAM, 4GB hard drive, and Windows 97 installed on it. Although I used to own 3.5 floppy disks, I am not that old.
My brother and I were immediately hooked to the computer, and we spent most of our time indoors. Although I did not know much about programming back then, I wrote MS DOS scripts in batch files, which was the closest thing I had to programming languages in high school. I then embarked on a journey to learn how to write code that nobody could read or comprehend. It was then that I realized that English was my first stepping stone to achieving that goal, and there was no other way around it.
After completing high school, I knew exactly what I wanted to do with my life. I wanted to be a software developer because I strongly believed that the virtual world was more extensive than the physical one and that the future belonged to it. However, I used to believe that every kid should learn how to write code, but not anymore. Through my experience, I have come to understand that although coding is an essential skill, it is not for everyone. I have seen many talented people who can achieve great things in other areas but struggle with programming.
Today, as a software developer and amateur photographer, I have learned that it is essential to continue learning and never stop challenging myself. The world of technology is constantly evolving, and there is always something new to discover. I hope my story inspires you to pursue your dreams and to embrace the changes that come with them. Thank you for taking the time to read my story, and I look forward to sharing more about my journey with you.
My brother and I were immediately hooked to the computer, and we spent most of our time indoors. Although I did not know much about programming back then, I wrote MS DOS scripts in batch files, which was the closest thing I had to programming languages in high school. I then embarked on a journey to learn how to write code that nobody could read or comprehend. It was then that I realized that English was my first stepping stone to achieving that goal, and there was no other way around it.
After completing high school, I knew exactly what I wanted to do with my life. I wanted to be a software developer because I strongly believed that the virtual world was more extensive than the physical one and that the future belonged to it. However, I used to believe that every kid should learn how to write code, but not anymore. Through my experience, I have come to understand that although coding is an essential skill, it is not for everyone. I have seen many talented people who can achieve great things in other areas but struggle with programming.
Today, as a software developer and amateur photographer, I have learned that it is essential to continue learning and never stop challenging myself. The world of technology is constantly evolving, and there is always something new to discover. I hope my story inspires you to pursue your dreams and to embrace the changes that come with them. Thank you for taking the time to read my story, and I look forward to sharing more about my journey with you.
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As a child, I was always interested in building things. My love for building started when I was just 10 years old, and I started with clay sculptures, wooden toy cars, and kites. I was particularly excited about making my first kite using an old plastic bag and bamboo stick. I even made the bamboo stick from a bamboo tree by myself. I did not have any glue to stick the plastic, so I welded the plastic by poking it with incense and pressing it together.
However, my first kite did not even take off from the ground. I tried and failed several times until I finally made it fly. The learning process of making kites taught me many valuable lessons, including:
- Choosing the right materials and tools for the right task
- Best practices save time and improve quality
- Failure shows us what does not work, and we should also credit those lessons learned
- Lastly, I learned never to do my first run in front of a big group of people, as it can be embarrassing.
Growing up in the countryside provided me with many opportunities to work with my hands and build things. I am grateful for these experiences as they taught me valuable skills that I still use today as a software developer. From my childhood kite-making adventures, I learned to persevere, experiment, and never give up, even when things don't go as planned.
However, my first kite did not even take off from the ground. I tried and failed several times until I finally made it fly. The learning process of making kites taught me many valuable lessons, including:
- Choosing the right materials and tools for the right task
- Best practices save time and improve quality
- Failure shows us what does not work, and we should also credit those lessons learned
- Lastly, I learned never to do my first run in front of a big group of people, as it can be embarrassing.
Growing up in the countryside provided me with many opportunities to work with my hands and build things. I am grateful for these experiences as they taught me valuable skills that I still use today as a software developer. From my childhood kite-making adventures, I learned to persevere, experiment, and never give up, even when things don't go as planned.