About Me

print(“Hello 🙂 I’m Bexa!”)

Heya, it’s sweet of you to want to get to know more about me ^_^.

My Internet History

I have ALWAYS been into computers. My mum bought my first computer when I was about 3 it was a little v-tech thing where I learnt basic algebra and since then I fell in love with gadgets.

When I was about 5 she bought me a proper computer. The Windows 3.0 which we later upgraded for Windows 95. All my games were on floppy disks including the “move the box into place” game called Sokoban which looked like this:

I was obsessed. Then when we first got internet. That was it. I was done. Hooked for life baby.

Early Tech Obsession: From Neopets to First Website

Then, I got attrociously addicted to…Neopets.com (an online virtual pet world) 😂 and in order to pimp out my pet page, I had to learn basic HTML/CSS and so I started learning how to build websites using templates. At 10, I made my first (very ugly) website on Angelfire. Where I posted song lyrics I had copied manually from stop-start-rewinding my Sony walkman; I had tapes of Shania Twain, Madonna, Elton John…you name it 😅


I got my first domain at 13, Vintagefairy.com (I don’t own it anymore), and started learning how to build websites from scratch and illustrate using vectors in a cracked Paint Shop Pro I had illegally downloaded from Limewire. Then I discovered WordPress CMS and I guess that’s where blogging all began. Then I started to design and develop my own WordPress themes. During that time I also ran an eCommerce jewellerystore and a banner exchange for bloggers.

Here’s one of my old WordPress blogs from when I was 14 (Yes I used to like emo boys 😂)

Socialising Online

I grew up on a council estate with a single mum who worked incredibly hard so I could go to music school, sports clubs, and extra tuition. She gave me every opportunity she could. But because she worked so much, I often spent a lot of time alone. Blogging became my way of combating loneliness, expressing myself, and connecting with other bloggers. What started as writing about my little life gave me a voice, a creative outlet, and skills that have shaped the person I am today. It’s why, over 20 years later, I still love doing it.

I started joining web design forums, and since then online communities have been my support system. I found friends from all over the world, discovered new skills, fell in love with design, and was exposed to perspectives I’d never encountered before. This gave me the space to explore my interests without feeling like the odd one out. It was the first place I genuinely felt like I belonged. 🤣

My Career

I’ve had a wonderful and fun career as a Digital Designer for the past 8 years designing for a wide range of industries: from beauty, footwear, to gaming and adTech.

I’ve worked in start-ups, for small businesses and also large well-known corps and experienced so many different work environments. I’ve honestly enjoyed every second of my career. I value all the lessons and skills I’ve learnt and stayed in contact with all the amazing people I’ve met.

I’ve been so lucky to have a career in something that I love as I was always into Web Design which was a mixture of graphic design, coding and website management. Growing up, I enjoyed programming but didn’t think I was smart enough to study computer science so I decided to go down the route of becoming a Designer, which I was better at and which I am now grateful for.

Career Pivot: From Design to Data Engineering

My lifelong dream has always been to become a programmer but because I never got to do it I still thought about programming very often for as long as I remember. During covid I stumbled accross this very sad and awkward forum post, with bad spelling, from when I was 14 😂:

I’m scared to have a MASSIVE ambition and not succeed

14-year-old me

When I read that forum post I did kinda shed a tear as I felt sorry for young-me not feeling good enough to pursue something I was clearly interested in.

So, in 2020 I quit my design career and decided to go back to school to study a Masters in Computer Science. I finally decided to take the dive to learn more, work towards a more technical field and finally try something I’ve always wanted to do. There’s some unfinished business to do. 🏁

My Interests

I love learning new skills because it gives me more tools to build ideas to life. I just love making stuff out of nothing. I still love tinkering on my websites (as you can see) and I love sharing information… but I’m not the same lonely child anymore; I’ve grown older (but I haven’t grown up tbf) and lived a fun-filled life with so many vibrant experiences which I’m very grateful for.

I spend a lot of my free time travelling, exploring, going to the gym, or doing adult gymnastics. I also sew a lot and upcycle my clothes, DIYing, painting, creating. ANYTHING creative – I’m all over it.

Although I am a bubbly social person I 100% prefer spending time alone. I do love people too and deep conversations BUT socialising tires me out so I prefer spending most of my time engaged in hobbies and with my doggo Tofu.

This is Tofu and I

Life Goals

My goal is to make technology feel less intimidating by sharing what I learn… the wins, the failures, and everything in between, in a way that’s approachable for everyone and not just techy people.

MAKE TECH FUN AGAIN

The skills I developed through blogging opened doors I never imagined. They gave me the confidence to build a career I’m proud of, create my own opportunities, and shape a life on my own terms. Now I want to help others discover those same possibilities through technology.

I think life is about experiencing the world through your own unique lens, then using those experiences to find your purpose and discover how you can help others. Blogging helped me do exactly that. It became a way to process my journey, share what I’ve learned, and connect with people who might be on a similar path.

I know it’s a bit cringe to write all this, but blogging has given me a sense of purpose. It’s why, after more than 20 years, I’m still here writing.

I hope 14-year-old me would be proud of who I’ve become, and that you enjoy reading my blog as much as I enjoy writing it.

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