My Computer Escapades

 My Love For Computers

My love for computers started while I was still in secondary school in Arima, Trinidad in the 60s. Actually, I learned basic computer programming without using a computer. That is how my fascination was in the early days of computers in Trinidad.

I was able to use my mind to visualize. And with that ability, I was able to do stuff blindly. And I began learning from a correspondence course I enrolled in. My self-taught computer training blossomed without any support from my school. Computer literacy was not taught in schools in those early days. You had to be a trooper to soldier on, and you did it alone.

But when you have a great love for something, you find a way to learn.

The Way I Progress

That is the way I progress. By first becoming fascinated. And with this captivation, having an unbounded drive to pursue steadfastly. And today, many decades later, it is the same with me.

Over the years, on my own, I have learned the world of computers because it interests me intensely.

I use different operating systems. Windows we all know of because it is heavily marketed.

However, I am quite familiar with the Linux operating system. There are hundreds of free and open-source Linux operating systems. And I continue daily to work with them.

My First Computer

In 1990, when I first emigrated to the USA, Brooklyn, New York to be precise. My 1st computer I bought was an Amiga 500 computer. I was able to learn so much using it. My love for music kept pushing me forward. 

It was not a Windows operating system. It was Amiga. It did multitasking.

Building & Fixing Computers

As I kept learning more about computers, hardware, and software, I learned to build desktop computers. I was able to develop an enjoyable hobby and trade. It was a wonderful ability to conquer this computer field. 

The fixing of computer hardware afforded me a longstanding enterprise. And anywhere I traveled in the world, my skillset was in great demand.

Mastering Computer Software

With this awesome machine, I soon learned many computer programs of the day. I quickly came up to speed with desktop publishing, and photo editing with Photoshop. I even learned to do video editing and make movies. I therefore made a thriving business with my skillset.

Later on, having mastered so much computer knowledge I became a virtual assistant before it was really a business.

Learning Operating Systems

My next blog post will focus on different operating systems I have used over the years. And my preference for free, open-source, and light software. And the journey continues with mobile phones with Android and light apps.

Documenting Again

My Present Circumstances

Here I am again, writing and documenting my life's pursuits.

Today is Friday, 12th of April, 2024. 

I believe documenting our projects helps us keep our focus.

I continue to do my music, composing, arranging, producing, and posting on YouTube.

Music is just one of my many pursuits.

Our pursuits, whatever they may be, keep our minds occupied. 

An active mind serves to keep us motivated and give us a reason to keep living. 

I mean that literally.
Having suffered from a 2nd serious stroke recently, we gain more perspectives in life.

My Computer Pursuit

As I shared, music is just one of my many pursuits. Computers are another. 

A computer is a tool that helps me accomplish so much in my life.

I began my pursuit of music as a young child composing songs. 

My early songs caused great laughter from my older nephew who lived with me and our other siblings and parents. 

But this distraction did not make me falter. I enjoyed the music so much that I found ways to keep going.

Later on, computers became commonplace. And I could use this tool to help me create music.

With computers, I was able to learn a tremendous amount. I learned to build websites. 

Ultimately, I became proficient in different fields of information technology.

And with this mostly self-taught education, I was then able to assist others in their work.

Subsequently, I gave back. I created websites for the colleges I attended and did database management.

In Closing

In my next blog post, I will go into more detail about my computer escapades.