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# [On being a designer learning code and the challenges of re-inventing yourself.](https://blog.anniebombanie.com/on-being-a-designer-learning-code-and-the-challenges-of-re-inventing-yourself?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

I remember the exact moment I started falling in love with coding. And believe me, my former self would never would say that... We so often define who we are early on in life. And in that process, it can be difficult to re-create yourself later on. D...

Apr 29, 2019 · 11 min read · blog.anniebombanie.com  
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## Written by

[Annie 🦄⚡](https://hashnode.com/@anniebombanie)

@anniebombanie · Toronto, Canada

  
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Front-end Engineering Lead x Designer

G'day I'm Annie! 👋 I'm a bootcamp grad working at a small, impactful SaaS startup. It's busy and I wear many hats, but I genuinely love my job and I'm grateful to be here! I also have a BA in Multimedia Design, my TESL certification and an advanced PADI license. I love drawing things and making CSS art, which I share on my Twitter, CodePen & GitHub. I'm an optimist, traveller, snowboarder, bookworm and superhero movies fan. I like rainy days and think people are cool 💜

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[Swati Sarangi](https://hashnode.com/@starCodes)

[Mar 9, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/on-being-a-designer-learning-code-and-the-challenges-of-re-inventing-yourself/60120395e8f6da1d3fdffb96/comment/62282e8133120280724e848d)

Great to read about your story and there are always some similarities between the stories of struggle of different developers especially those who have taken a transition in their career to the world of Software Engineering. Anything is possible with hard work and determination and you're a living example of this quote. Keep going and keep creating wonders!

[Paolo Urciullo](https://hashnode.com/@Paolourciullo)

[Jan 29, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/on-being-a-designer-learning-code-and-the-challenges-of-re-inventing-yourself/60120395e8f6da1d3fdffb96/comment/60140a2fe54673573b5702f6)

This was wonderful! I'm currently in bootcamp and this gave me a lot to think about!! cheers!

[Annie 🦄⚡](https://hashnode.com/@anniebombanie)

[Jan 31, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/on-being-a-designer-learning-code-and-the-challenges-of-re-inventing-yourself/60120395e8f6da1d3fdffb96/comment/60140a2fe54673573b5702f6#reply-60170062a4a28d1fcefcdc1b)

Awesome Paolo, I'm so glad to hear it was a little useful! Best of luck at bootcamp- don't forget to take breaks!!! 😅