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I just saw my C Sharp coding mark. It was not surprising as I know that I am a VERY weak coder( actually, I just don't know how to code). I kind of expected that mark because during the test, I sat there for a long time freaking out and then just submitting it - which is not really good mind frame.

I am stressed about coding but I feel like I should treat coding as an obstacle to overcome and learn from rather than be afraid of it... It is learning a new language, which I suck at.
I am however, trying to improve my coding skills. I'm coding with Matthew every Friday morning and he is very helpful in explaining why and how everything works. I'm also trying to change my mind frame with coding. I find that I usually look at what we have to do and I get in this weird slump and procrastinate because my code is literally full of red squiggly lines. So right now, I'm adding little comments that remind of why I'm coding what I'm coding with little smiley faces just to make myself feel better which is really sad but works.

Also, this week I realised that I forgot to submit my Lab1 - I need to start writing in my diary and reminding myself about homework and submitting things on time

Milestone 0

I really enjoyed being project manager for milestone 0. It, obviously, was not a lot of work... but it was so much fun starting off the project whilst getting to know everyone in the group. The group consists of Lydia, Junior, Palesa, Tanielle and I. I would describe us as a crazy but introverted group in class.
Every meeting is fun yet focused. We usually spend about 10-15 minutes catching up and talking about everything except for  information systems but after a while we re-group and get focused, splitting the tasks and discussing what needs to be done.

I screwed up milestone 0 as I did not submit the dropbox. Well, i thought i did but it didn't seem to go through. 

Reflective Review ( PDP)

I enjoyed creating my PDP.  It was a fun process trying to figure out what my ‘life’ goal is. I found it difficult in the beginning because I still trying to figure out what I want to do in the future. I came to Wits last year knowing that I wanted a degree a Bcom as it is ta good degree to have if one( i.e. me) is confused with what to do with their lives.

However, going through the process of what I enjoy and the university subjects I am taking narrowed my option down to become a multimedia programmer. It links both the skills I am learning and creativity skills I’m interested in, together.

I enjoyed writing out my goals for this semester/year. It is very interesting reading over what I should try achieve as I usually try and avoid my bad traits by procrastinating or ignoring them. I think that because I’ve set these goals, it’ll be easier to try and achieve them.

During the one month of Information systems, I have been extremely frustrated with coding. I get put off it because I can’t do it but I’m slowly starting to learn that it takes time to learn this skill.

However, I enjoy working with my group. We get along quite well and have fun working together. I’ve learnt that I’m not a strong speaker but I enjoyed putting the slideshow together.

Petcha Kuchas

Today, we presented our Petcha Kuchas to the class. The group that I am in consists of Junior, Palesa, Tanielle and Lydia. Over the past week, we spent time every day during the 12.00-12.30 breaks discussing and coming up with ideas.
We loved the idea that consisted of food so we had a lot of fun putting the presentation together and presenting it ( even though it was very nerve-wracking). In truth, I think we were all very happy that the presenting part is over. The last speech I gave was in matric to a group of my closests friends and our english teachers, so even though i only spoke for 30-45 seconds, I was not use to presenting to new people.

I think that overall, I need to work on my presenting skills as they are very weak.
After class, we spent time in the library tutorial rooms working on milestone 0.