About

Hi, Valerie here. Welcome! I built this site with two purposes in mind. Firstly, I've greatly benefited from the immense knowledge shared online, and now I feel it's my duty to give back to the community. Additionally, I've always wanted to create a place where people can come together and engage in meaningful discussions. That's why I've set up a blog - it feels like a good start!

So, feel free to join the conversation, share your thoughts, and let's grow together. Thanks for stopping by, and have a lovely day! ✌

Focus

When I was 13, I stumbled upon a biography of Steve Jobs, and it left quite an impression. He was truly full of character, wasn't he? One story stood out for me the most: his casual decision to take a calligraphy class in college, which unexpectedly revolutionized how we use fonts today.

This taught me that learning something seemingly irrelevant can hold immense value later in life, and it's become a life motto for me. I'm passionate about exploring various topics. So, while this blog will mainly focus on web development and software engineering, don't be surprised if I throw in a random topic as well.

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