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How I Got My First Software Engineering Job

Category: Code

This is a story all about how my life got flipped turned upside down and I’d like to take a minute just sit right here, I’ll tell you how I got my first job as a software engineer.

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My Raspberry Pi Build

Category: Code, Educational

In this post I tell you all about my Raspberry Pi, Janet, and her current setup: the products I chose, the reasoning behind my selections, how much it all cost, and my thoughts so far.

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Anti-Racism Resources

Category: Educational

If you’ve been asking yourself “What can I do?” or “How can I help?”, here are a few resources (with links!) to use as a jumping-off point. Now let’s make some freakin’ CHANGE.

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The Big Poke

Category: Just For Fun

Sometimes I write for therapeutic reasons. Today, “incredibly personal” and “could possibly help someone else” overlap. Read about my super fun (/s) experience with macular degeneration here.

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The Best Snacks to Eat While Coding

Category: Code, Just For Fun

The best snacks to eat while coding are non-messy and put a smile on your face even when confronted by bugs. These are a few of my favorites.

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Look, a Distraction!

Category: Just For Fun

If you’re looking for a silly distraction from the world right now, look no further than this ridiculous and semi-humiliating tale from my early-20s.

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Of Argyle and Engineering

Category: Code

It’s official – I’m a software engineer! It’s a milestone, but it’s also just the beginning. Oh, and two old ladies got into a Hollywood nightclub somehow. Read all about it.

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Determined to Rise

Category: Code, Just For Fun

What does the ShaneXJeffree Conspiracy palette have to do with my journey into tech? Grab your popcorn and Diet Rootbeer, because this post is a doozy!

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Tips for Remote Workers

Category: Code, Copywriting

If you’re new to working remotely or thinking of taking the plunge, these tips will reveal the most common pitfalls you need to be aware of and what you can do to avoid falling in.

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Organization Tips for the Freelance Copywriter

Category: Copywriting

Staying organized is important if you want to be the kind of freelancer who meets deadlines and gets paid. Read this post to find out how I do it.

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