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<p>Hi there! 👋 Thanks for checking out this page. If it is okay with you, please read a little longer.</p>
<h2 id="heading-my-story">📖 My Story</h2>
<p>In 2019, I was an ordinary adult who love programming as a hobby. I never thought of pursuing a career in tech, nor did I think I can ever make it in the industry as a "self-taught" programmer.</p>
<p>2020 was a big hit to all of us. I struggled with some health issues and had to take a break. After recovering, I started to freelance as a web developer, mainly helping small local businesses in my community. It was then I realized that what started as a hobby when I was young had turned into passion and deep curiosity in the field. </p>
<p>So I took a leap of faith and switched my career from finance to software/web development. At first, it was really hard to stand out with my resume. As a small freelancer without a formal education in Computer Science, my resume had no substance and impact to potential employers. But it all changed after I started this blog...</p>
<h2 id="heading-an-eternal-mission">🎯 An Eternal Mission</h2>
<p>Today, I am still an ordinary adult who love programming. The difference is that I love writing now too! The topics I write vary from technical articles relating to web development to blogging tips to empower new writers.</p>
<p>My purpose of writing on this blog is simple: <strong>to help the community and learn new things every day together.</strong></p>
<p>It's always super rewarding to read a comment or post that my article helped inspire someone's motivations, goals and journey, or just made them smile. <strong>Providing great value to others</strong> is what I consider as the ultimate and eternal mission of this blog.</p>
<h2 id="heading-wow-still-here">🔥 Wow! Still here?</h2>
<p>Thank you so much for taking your time to read this long page. </p>
<p>I have been writing non-stop on this blog since May 2020. As you know, it takes a lot of concentration, discipline, time management and hard work; so your support would mean a lot to me, as it tells me that I am on the right track.</p>
<p>If you are willing to support my blog and its mission, please consider sponsoring me or <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/victoria2666">buy me a cup of tea</a> 😇~</p>
<p>Also, please feel free to reach out or connect via <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/lo_victoria2666">Twitter</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://github.com/victoria-lo">GitHub</a> or <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria2666/">LinkedIn</a>. </p>
<p>If you are interested in reading more about developer life, journeys, etc., check out my <a target="_blank" href="https://buttondown.email/awesomedeveloperdiaries/archive/welcome-to-awesome-developer-diaries/">Awesome Developer Diaries</a> newsletter~</p>
<p>If you have any questions, my inbox is always open! Shoot an <a target="_blank" href="mailto:victoria-lo@hotmail.com">email</a> anytime!</p>
<p>Stay safe and stay tuned for my next articles! Cheers!</p>
<h4 id="heading-sincerely-a-tea-loving-nerd">Sincerely, a tea-loving nerd 🍵</h4>


Hi there! 👋 Thanks for checking out this page. If it is okay with you, please read a little longer.

## 📖 My Story
In 2019, I was an ordinary adult who love programming as a hobby. I never thought of pursuing a career in tech, nor did I think I can ever make it in the industry as a "self-taught" programmer.

2020 was a big hit to all of us. I struggled with some health issues and had to take a break. After recovering, I started to freelance as a web developer, mainly helping small local businesses in my community. It was then I realized that what started as a hobby when I was young had turned into passion and deep curiosity in the field. 

So I took a leap of faith and switched my career from finance to software/web development. At first, it was really hard to stand out with my resume. As a small freelancer without a formal education in Computer Science, my resume had no substance and impact to potential employers. But it all changed after I started this blog...

## 🎯 An Eternal Mission
Today, I am still an ordinary adult who love programming. The difference is that I love writing now too! The topics I write vary from technical articles relating to web development to blogging tips to empower new writers.

My purpose of writing on this blog is simple: **to help the community and learn new things every day together.**

It's always super rewarding to read a comment or post that my article helped inspire someone's motivations, goals and journey, or just made them smile. **Providing great value to others** is what I consider as the ultimate and eternal mission of this blog.

## 🔥 Wow! Still here?
Thank you so much for taking your time to read this long page. 

I have been writing non-stop on this blog since May 2020. As you know, it takes a lot of concentration, discipline, time management and hard work; so your support would mean a lot to me, as it tells me that I am on the right track.

If you are willing to support my blog and its mission, please consider sponsoring me or [buy me a cup of tea](https://www.buymeacoffee.com/victoria2666) 😇~

Also, please feel free to reach out or connect via [Twitter](https://twitter.com/lo_victoria2666), [GitHub](https://github.com/victoria-lo) or [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria2666/). 

If you are interested in reading more about developer life, journeys, etc., check out my [Awesome Developer Diaries](https://buttondown.email/awesomedeveloperdiaries/archive/welcome-to-awesome-developer-diaries/) newsletter~

If you have any questions, my inbox is always open! Shoot an [email](mailto:victoria-lo@hotmail.com) anytime!

Stay safe and stay tuned for my next articles! Cheers!


#### Sincerely, a tea-loving nerd 🍵

Articles by Victoria Lo