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My Timeline

A personal Blog by Gustavo Manchuca, documenting my journey to becoming a web developer.

Night Shifts and Small Wins

I’ve fallen a few days behind in the Bootcamp. The truth is, I’ve been working 12-hour night shifts every single day, almost without rest. Private security is exhausting work — physically and mentally — but for now, it pays the bills. It allows me to invest in useful tools and, sometimes, small things that make the journey easier.

In the Bootcamp, I’m currently taking my first real steps into CSS — selectors, attributes, and core fundamentals. Even when I recognize some concepts, I refuse to skip them. This time, I’m building strong foundations. No shortcuts. No rushing.

To stay consistent, I’ve been tracking my learning streak in Lifeofdiscipline.com Watching those small red boxes fill up day after day gives me a quiet sense of progress. It’s not dramatic, but it’s real.

I’m also improving my workspace. I recently added a HomePod mini to my 2014 Mac mini after damaging the internal speaker months ago. It’s a small upgrade, bought second-hand at a great price, but it feels meaningful. Every improvement brings me closer to the environment I want to grow in.

At the same time, I’ve started focusing on my health. I’m entering a weight-loss phase: walking more, doing push-ups and planks before bed, eating cleaner, and drinking more water. I’ll track everything using MyFitnessPal and my smartwatch.

Nothing extraordinary. Just steady movement forward. Step by step.

My workspace setup with Mac mini and HomePod mini

Moving Forward with CSS

At the beginning of February 2026, I start the CSS module in the bootcamp. I can feel myself progressing little by little — small steps, but consistent ones.

I won’t pretend there aren’t days when I don’t have time or simply don’t feel like studying, but I always come back and return to the Bootcamp.

These past days, I’ve been renovating my bedroom and workspace. There are still a few things I need to buy in the coming weeks, but I can already see the transformation.

I’m sharing a picture of how it’s coming along. I’m looking forward to finishing this stage and officially beginning my journey into the IT world.

My workspace setup

Full-Stack Bootcamp Begins

I start studying a full-stack web development bootcamp by Angela Yu on Udemy from Argentina. My goal is to build a solid foundation in web development, starting with HTML and Git, and progressing step by step with consistency. This journey is focused on long-term growth, developing real skills, and creating new opportunities through discipline and daily practice. I am committed to becoming a professional web developer and building a future based on knowledge, not shortcuts.