# Working for Free: How I am Getting Website Design Experience and What I am Reading and Listening Too

I feel so relaxed! I am sitting in complete silence, except for the buzzing of a fly, that somehow got in my house, the only other thing I hear is my coffee brewing. 

This peaceful quiet is intoxicating. 

I've been working for free, following the advice of <a href="https://www.sethgodin.com/" target="_blank">Seth Godin.</a> He said, loosely translated, the only way to get good, is to just get started. So that's what I did, I've been designing free websites and writing copy/content for local businesses. I just completed my <a href="https://www.tonysshoeservice.wordpress.com" target="_blank">second project.</a>

I feel pretty good about the my work. I built the website on wordpress.com and wrote all the copy/content. I realize it has the potential to be so much more, but I respect the limitations of my knowledge. The new things I am learning will certainly improve my work with each  completed project. 

### What I am Reading
I am reading <a href="https://chopra.com/" target="_blank">"Metahuman, Unleashing Your Infinite Potential</a>," by Deepak Chopra, M.D. It's about the unlimited potential we have as conscious beings. It's a great read. He believes is the philosophy of non-dualism. This concept is interesting in that, everything exists only in consciousness. 

I am not fully sold on the theory of non-dualism(yet), but consciousness and the human mind are fascinating. 

I really feel our use of cell phones is pushing the envelope of how we experience ourselves. I think it's taking us into a world that is more self-centered and that non-dual aspect becomes more feasible. 

As I learn more about the skill of website design, the new trend of UX design leans heavily on this precept. This is why I am very attracted to this type of design.

### What I am Listening too
My new anthem is Lizzo's "It's About Damn Time." I love that song! The beat, the lyrics and all the Tik Tok dances have me addicted.

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I keep <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apHvjAXjTgI" target="_blank">Erykah Badu</a> in rotation. "Times a Wastin'" and "I Want Somebody to Kiss Me on My Neck," are my particular favoroites these days. And I can't forget "Bag Lady."

I've also been listening to a lot of classical music. I love piano solos.

### What's Next
I am going to take a close look at the projects I've completed and take note of how I can improve them. I don't want to get stuck on them, I'll probably cycle around to updating them later. 

I want points of reference. Where I've been, where I am, and where I am going. 

When I update the sites, it'll be with a much stronger skill set. I want give my first clients a gift to show my appreciation. They gave me the opportunity to develop my coding/design/techie skills. I am forever grateful.

I am going to keep plugging away with freeCodeCamp. I love the program and I am learning a lot. 

I've got a ton of videos on my watch list. Most are centered on coding and design. There is so much to learn.

### Time for Work
It's time to get ready for my day job. 

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