Entry #5

Major failure: I went to update something to this flog and realized I hit save and never published!

This week was not met with any true failures, but I did struggle to get my game of Life to “perform” and show the exact message I wanted it to. The hardest thing for me to work around was the investment squares. I struggled to find a way to make various “reality” check cards that were applicable because users could be at different stages in their lives. I also realized after I heard my classmate’s hacks, I thought of changes or additions I could make to my game that would improve it. I feel like I needed to finish my Hack early and really sit with it to make sure it was “everything” I wanted. For the last two hacks, I felt like even a week after the project, I discovered an amazing additional stipulation.

I do not have many ideas for Hack #3. Well I do, but none of them with importance or impact. I need to find an idea so I can have extra time marinating on the best way to execute. This week has been a bit of a failure in general as I broke my thumb in practice on Friday and have had a lot going on personally making me fall a bit behind. I am hoping this project will help me get back on track in an enjoyable manner.

I think chatting with classmates about ideas could be helpful for me or anyone before Hacks are due. We all have various ideas but hearing other people’s struggles can help inform each other.