Over time, I successfully completed all levels of my ‘Computer for Kids’ program. As a child, the feeling of accomplishment with each level was particularly rewarding, and I enjoyed watching my progress. The course gave me a holistic view of the computing world, and things gradually started making more sense to me.
I remember receiving countless leaflets advertising computers for sale, complete with price tags, pictures, and lists of hardware and software. Armed with the knowledge I had gained, I could now read and understand these leaflets and make informed decisions. While it still wasn’t time to own my computer, this understanding was a significant achievement for me. As a schoolboy, it made me proud and enabled me to converse with different groups of people.
As I consistently met my goals in the courses, something else was developing in the background: my family’s willingness to invest more in my computer education. Eager to delve deeper into advanced computing, I faced a choice between two popular courses: desktop publishing, which covered logo design and other graphics, and hardware engineering. My favorite, Visual Basic, wasn’t an option then. These diploma courses required long-term commitment and serious practical and theoretical exams, along with a higher cost. They were professional courses, and attending them meant traveling to Colombo, adding extra expenses.
I presented my proposal to my family, and after some time, I received a ‘yes.’ The joy was indescribable, and the excitement was unparalleled.
Reflecting on this part of my journey, I learned a crucial life lesson: Consistency in the right direction can lead to greater opportunities. At a young age, I managed to secure my parents’ investment in two expensive, professional courses, a testament to the power of persistent effort and focus.
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