“It’s not what you have, it’s what you do with what you have.”
I remember having a conversation with my uncle around the time I was in high school. We were talking about computer/technology equipment, and I was impressed with my uncle’s setup. I knew it was better than mine but one thing he said was, âItâs not what you have itâs what you do with what you have.â These words influence me to think differently with my personal items. But before it was such an odd thing to say since I didn’t understand it at the time. He said, “essentially you should start small based on the stuff you have now and when you have the knowledge and experience then youâll move on to something new or big.” My uncle had a lot of expensive computer equipment and I felt limited to the stuff I could achieve based on the stuff I had at the time. But I later learned to appreciate the stuff I have now.
The reason this conversation was important to me because when I was younger, I was eager to get my first computer. Especially since I was getting closed to turning 18. Having the chance to get my own computer was so beneficial, not only because of personal used but also with work related stuff as well. When I had homework assignments that required me to type and essay on a word document, I wouldn’t have to go to the library all the time and use the computers over there. Also, when it came to certain applications that was also available on a mobile device, I can use its fullest extent. Like the time I had to do a google slides presentations and, on a computer, it had easier accessibilities compared to using it on a mobile device. But even if it was easier on a computer the more experience you are with something the easier it is to master that method.
I like this lesson learned: I later learned to appreciate the stuff I have now.
If you decide to develop this further, what would be the focus of this story? Has uncle NAME’s words helped you in school? — OR — could this be a story of getting your first computer and how this changed you as a learner? Was getting your first computer the first step on path to being an computer engineer? What was the momentous first computer like and what new worlds opened for you? THINK connection to Malcolm X and how reading opened worlds for him.
For example: when I was younger, I was eager to get my first computer. Especially since I was getting closed to turning 18. Having the chance to get my own computer
Make an outline of events that would move your story forward.
I. INTRO — SCENE: Dragging yourself to library to use library computers.
II. Getting first computer age 17.
III. That first project where you were able to soar using computer to slide show
IV. Uncle Name’s words and his influence on your computer projects
IDK — but you know events that could tell the story! So turn this into a story, with scenes, create Theatre of the MInd for your reader — Me!