My profession is in programming. Initially, my dad tried to teach me Javascript. It was a struggle and couldn’t get it.
A few years later, I took up computer science in college and that’s where it all clicked: I can imagine the end result. It’s a matter of being curious and finding (or I daresay… hacking) my way to that conclusion. Programming languages have a very funny way of allowing you to do just that. In studying computer science, I discovered the art of engineering all kinds of software-based solutions.
Because my way of solving problems is more deductive than inductive, I have to consciously build foundational knowledge and routines. Constant learning and insatiable curiosity is required for me to identify when my hunches are wrong and discard them accordingly.
I straighten below hairs for Japanese adult entertainment employees. Usually a Philips does the job, however for some folks I’ve had to whip out the ironing board. It’s a tough job.
Wait, what?!
When they get too long, the industry sells the hairs to Hollywood, for various props like long beards.
I don’t get to meet anyone famous, though Sir Ian McKellen said thanks once or three times.