CSS—the language that’s supposed to make our web pages beautiful, sleek, and perfectly aligned. The first time I tried to learn CSS, I had visions of smooth transitions, elegant layouts, and a color palette that would make a Pantone expert swoon. Instead, I got frustration, a dash of humility, and the most ridiculous-looking webpage I’d ever seen.
My journey into CSS started with a simple task: centering a div. How hard could it be? You just slap on a “text-align: center” or something, right? Wrong. My div was a stubborn little rascal who decided to chill on the far-left side of the screen like it was attending a political rally. I tried everything I could think of, including margin, padding, and align-center (which is not a thing, by the way), and even begged Google for answers.
Learning CSS is like being handed a paintbrush and told to create a masterpiece, only to realize that the paintbrush has a mind of its own. What should be a straightforward journey to designing beautiful web pages often feels more like a chaotic expedition into the wild world of layout woes, mysterious spacing gaps, and the eternal battle against the stubborn div.
For all its frustrations, there’s a strange sense of victory when you finally get CSS to cooperate. When your layout finally looks right on all screen sizes, when that div stays centered, and when the box model plays nice—it’s like cracking a code you weren’t even sure was solvable.
Yes, I’m having a hard time today with CSS. Why do you ask? But in some warped way, it’s fun.
The atmosphere in the house is peaceful. Chris is in the process of settling into his dorm. Alex needs to ride his bike to work today as Kel won’t be able to make it back in time to give him a ride. Lexi is getting ready for school; she’s leaving on Saturday. Meanwhile, I’m enjoying my second cup of coffee, eagerly awaiting noon to satisfy my grumbling stomach. I’m thinking of making some hard-boiled eggs and ramen for lunch – that sounds quite appealing.
I just spent 10 minutes watching the girls try to retrieve a frisbee that had gotten stuck in a tree. Lexi accidentally threw the frisbee for Merlin, and it got caught in the branches. Then, both Lexi and Karissa attempted to dislodge it by throwing a ball at it, but Lexi also ended up getting the ball stuck in the tree. Eventually, Karissa used a broom to shake the branch, successfully freeing both the frisbee and the ball. It was pretty entertaining to witness!
Coding involves so much information, and I know I will forget some of it. I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed by the amount of information I’m trying to learn, but I think it will be alright. I just have to keep at it.
