This is the order the document was typed in. The page goes more technical as I become more technical. If you care more about those parts - let
2003
This is the first time I encounter a computer. I am about four feet tall, and I’m in my school’s Computer Lab. This computer is white in colour. I am in utter disbelief – I have seen these on TV. I know my dad has one at his work. This thing can do so many things!
Over the year I learn that this computer runs something called Windows 98. You do not just turn the power off on this computer, you have to go to Start > Shutdown. How funny.
MS Paint is awesome. MS Office makes me feel like a hacker.
2004
I learn about Logo. When you open the program called PC LOGO, a black screen takes over the interface. On the center of this screen is a pixelated triangle.
A ? █ symbol on the bottom of the screen awaits my instructions. This article by Susan Pal is a wonderful recall of how first experiences with Logo can be.
I get so good at it. I built shapes, flowers, landscapes and faces. One landscape had a sun, a river, a hut and 3 birds. Another one had many many flowers in it.
The kid who sat next to me liked to toy with me. He would randomly press