Nani Skinnerblog.naniskinner.com·Dec 9, 2024Why I Started a New Career at 35I never imagined that at 35, I’d be sitting at my desk learning to code, with lines of JavaScript staring back at me. Yet here I am, knee-deep in the world of Web3 and frontend engineering, wondering how I got here—and why it feels like exactly the r...27 readsCareer
Nani Skinnerblog.naniskinner.com·Nov 29, 2024Parenting and Programming: Finding Time to Learn Web3 as a Busy MomIntroduction: The Winds of Change For the past eight years, homeschooling was our thing. It was messy and magical—a whirlwind of Montessori projects, spontaneous geography lessons during road trips, and the occasional “math happens best in pajamas” d...26 readsWeb3
Anahianahicodes.hashnode.dev·Aug 10, 2023Weekly Update: August 10, 2023.I was supposed to update my learning journey every Monday, but here we are. Last week was a bit hectic due to getting ready for school for my children and my impulsive side; volunteering to foster three puppies. Why? Don't ask me, I am still trying t...Scrimba
Anahianahicodes.hashnode.dev·Jul 25, 2023Back into CodingThe past few months have been brutal, to say the least. My coding journey has been taking a hit the most. I had to prioritize other aspects of my life and just shove coding in a corner. I lost my grandfather, my aunt, and my friend in 6 months. It ha...#codingNewbies
Presley Potterpresleytieman.hashnode.dev·Jul 14, 2023Bootcamp Supermom: How to Hack Your Way Through a Coding Bootcamp and ParenthoodSurviving a coding bootcamp as a parent comes with its own set of challenges and demands. Juggling coding assignments and parental duties can feel overwhelming, but with the right strategies and mindset, it's possible to find a harmonious balance. Le...3 likes·63 readsmomcoder
Anahianahicodes.hashnode.dev·Oct 10, 2022Busy busyThis entry will be more of a rant than an update about my tech journey. I had a long weekend that started on Thursday. I had asked for the day off from work because I wanted to finish things around the house while my kids were in school. I had a lot ...4 likes·33 readsweekend
Anahianahicodes.hashnode.dev·Aug 18, 2022When life gives you lemonsIt's been a rough couple of weeks. We had to send my father to Mexico to get treated. The lack of insurance in the US and the ridiculous price of insulin here would just mean we would have to choose between medicine or paying the rent. Ridiculous isn...Codewars
Anahianahicodes.hashnode.dev·Jul 30, 2022Just thinkingI have been thinking how much I have accomplished in the last year. It may not seem much for many people but I have seen the growth within myself. A year ago I decided to start coding (I officially started in January of this year). I was taking a fe...6 likesmomcoder
Anahianahicodes.hashnode.dev·Jul 9, 2022Going back to basics.I have been working hard on getting my portfolio, (semi) ready. It's already live, but the projects section looks really sad. I have been trying hard to fix the past websites I built but didn't finish. This weekend I tackled media queries. Oh my, I r...10 likes·29 readsmomcoder
Anahianahicodes.hashnode.dev·Jun 6, 2022June 5th Codewar - 2I guess this will count as my second codewar of the day! I feel so proud of myself because I saw the problem and I was able to pseudo code what I needed to do first. The problem was to create a function that will double each character of the string. ...1 likeCodewars
