Forem: Rupali-2005

The Beginning of Becoming: A Personal Reflection on Growth and resilience

Rupali-2005 — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 15:22:59 +0000

Hey Dev community,
I wanted to share a piece I wrote about the quieter, often unseen parts of growth — the doubts, the setbacks, and the small but important steps that lead to becoming who we want to be. It’s not about genius or shortcuts, but about staying and building even when it’s tough.
If you’re on a journey of learning or personal growth, maybe this will speak to you.
Link

I’m Not a Genius — Just Simply Ambitious (And That’s Enough)

Rupali-2005 — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:51:12 +0000

"There’s no algorithm for ambition — just raw will and a loop that never breaks."
Hey there, fellow explorer!

If you’re here hoping to find a tech genius with a million-dollar startup or a CS degree from MIT… you’re in the wrong tab. But if you’re someone who's just getting started — nervous, clueless, yet determined — then you’re exactly where you need to be.

I'm not perfect. I’m not even close. I’ve just started — with nothing but free courses, a few mini-projects, and one ridiculously big dream: to build things that matter and one day perhaps get what I wish for: success and power... more importantly, happiness. A feeling that I am enough

This blog isn’t about showing off. It’s about showing up.

What I Have (So Far)

A couple of free certificates (thank you, YouTube & GeeksforGeeks)
One non-coding hackathon project that I somehow survived
An absolute beginner’s brain with a whole lot of grit
A dream to work in AI & data science
A refusal to give up

Why I'm Writing This

This blog is part:

🧠 Journal – to document my messy, real progress
📍 Roadmap – to track what works and what doesn’t
❤️ Support group – for anyone who feels like they’re late, lost, or left behind

If You're...

Ahead of me: I admire you.
Behind me: I believe in you.
Beside me: Let’s build something together.

We don’t need to be perfect.

We just need to be ambitious — and consistent.

Thanks for being here.

This is Post #1 of a journey that’s just getting started.

You can call me Simply Ambitious ✨

See you in the next one.

Tech as Extracurricular- Why I Choose Coding

Rupali-2005 — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 18:44:16 +0000

Hi everyone!
I recently wrote a blog post about why I treat technology as my extracurricular. Yep, while others are out there having fun and learning new things, I am busy coding, building and blogging my heart out. (Is it boring? Sure... if you don’t get the thrill of a perfect no error code)!

In my recent blog post, I spill the tea on why tech isn’t just a “hobby” — it’s the thing that fires me up, fuels my ambitions, and basically runs my life right now. From juggling college exams to chasing success and building projects, this journey is anything but dull.
Do give it a read, and feedback is always welcome:
Tech Is My Extracurricular/

Why share this?

Because extracurriculars come in all shapes and sizes — and sometimes, your “thing” isn’t a club or a sport, but something that sparks your curiosity and growth in a totally different way. If you’re on a similar journey, I’d love to hear about it!