Starting somewhere

Its been awhile...

I got busy and before I knew it, I got lost in all of it. Having so many passions and ambitions, but also dealing with real life- work and school among other things. For a time, I felt I lost sight of my focus having this tunnel vision on school and work. Its definitely a challenge to balance everything, with the fact other priorities come to play. I am still figuring it out along with my UX design dreams.

I always have considered a career in UX since coming across it by accident in early 2021, but I was still unsure. It was still very new to me. At the time everything was obscure I was just going through the motions. I wasn't the most confident, but I decided toward the end of 2021 to just take that leap. I decided I wanted to learn more about the tech industry even if it meant not necessarily becoming a full fledged software engineer. So I joined the winter cohort for G{Code}House. This allowed me to explore different avenues in tech as well as myself.

While working on our website projects I became really invested in the design process. In a lot of ways it made me think how I can improve the looks and navigation of my site, even finishing it I still had my questions on how to make it better. After completing the program training in basic web fundamentals, I was told about the opportunity to complete a certificate in UX design from Grow with Google.

If I am being honest, I am terrified as I am still a full time undergrad and work. I hear about how many people do it, but I often think its out of my own capabilities. Then I remembered that I have to start somewhere and to seek opportunity not wait on opportunity. This was the main reason I took that leap in 2021. I did it and I graduated. I was tired of settling and I wanted to do something that I enjoyed. I want to keep up the momentum.

A lot of the time I have doubts, but then there are other times I feel confident in my abilities. It definitely won't be an easy feat with all that I'm up against, but I am willing to push through the animosity and create a fruitful future.

Here's to better and brighter days.

Kiara