The Moment CSS Made Me Feel Confident

HTML helped me understand structure-the sequence that follows the words as we see them on our web pages.

CSS did something else.

It gave me confidence- The power to affect the styles and colours of those words: the building blocks, that appear on the web.

Not the loud kind of confidence. Not the kind that announces itself.
The quiet kind — the kind that settles in slowly and stays.

At first, Cascading Style Sheet, CSS felt like decoration.

Colors.
Spacing.
Fonts.
Layout tweaks.

It didn’t seem essential in the way HTML did. HTML explained what things were- essentially the building blocks. CSS only changed how they looked — or so I thought.

But the first time I changed a color and saw the page respond, something shifted.

Then it happened again.

I adjusted spacing and the layout stopped feeling cramped.
I styled a button and it finally looked clickable and appeared in clean colours that could be tweaked by mere adjustment of a few codes.
I fixed a broken alignment and understood why it had been wrong in the first place.

None of these moments were dramatic.
But together, they changed how I felt about what I was building.

For the first time, I wasn’t just placing content on a page.

I was shaping it.

CSS didn’t make me feel like an expert.

It made me feel in control — even if only a little.

That mattered more than I expected.

Before then, tech often felt fragile. One small change could break everything. the small frustration that creeps in when it does. I wasn’t always sure why something looked wrong, only that it did.

CSS slowed that chaos down. It meant that for every break, there is a reason. Once the reason is discovered and fixed, everything became normal again.

It taught me that layout follows rules.
That spacing isn’t random.
That visual structure has logic behind it.

Once I understood that, things stopped breaking “mysteriously.”

They broke for reasons. That clarity removed frustrations. If something breaks, find the cause and fix it. That awareness replaced frustrations with patience.

So CSS also taught me patience.

Sometimes a single property didn’t work the way I expected. Sometimes fixing one thing exposed another problem. Sometimes the solution wasn’t obvious.

But each adjustment taught me something.

I began to recognize patterns:

  • why elements stack the way they do,
  • why margins behave differently from padding,
  • why a small change can have a big visual effect…
  • And the beauty of all them put together.

The page stopped feeling hostile.

It started feeling negotiable.

What CSS really gave me wasn’t that beauty.

It gave me incremental control. A feeling of ability that was not as concrete as it became.

I didn’t need to know everything to improve something.
I just needed to understand the next small step.

That realization changed how I approached learning.

Learning tech wasn’t about mastery.
It was about steady influence over the system in front of me. A little consistent steps that beats intensity.

That confidence carried me forward.

Not because the next phase was easier — it wasn’t.
But because I had learned something important by then:

I could move from confusion to clarity, one adjustment at a time.

And once you experience that even once, you trust that it can happen again.

This post is part of my ongoing learning archive.
→ My Tech Learning Journey — One Step at a Time

Why I Started My Tech Journey with HTML

When I decided to learn tech, I didn’t start with Python or JavaScript.

I started with HTML.

Before then I had become very interested in how images, colours and texts take shape on the web. The forms they take from the time of request till when it appears on our screens. What is responsible for these dynamics? Why do some texts appear in italics, bold or normal? What is responsible for the difference in colours? How is the spacing between words achieved? Why do some texts appear on the right and others on the left? How is this achieved? How do I get to have options and when I make inputs, I get results? It was these interests that churned on as the days passed that led me to the building block of the web-HTML.

At the time, it didn’t feel like a bold decision especially when I discovered a few days into the study what Ai could now do in that respect. Even a friend of my in the Tech industry whom I had informed of my interest and my decision to learn this skill alluded to this fact. He said it was a waste of time and advised that I focus on other more profitable aspect of Tech. But that did not assuage the thirst and I kept on. And Thank God I did!

But it felt almost underwhelming. I did not understand why. HTML wasn’t glamorous. It didn’t promise automation, intelligence, or complex logic. It was just structure — tags, elements, and files.

And at first, it felt too simple.
Almost boring.

But looking back now, that simplicity was exactly what I needed. It provided the type of ground that formed my very first steps in this journey. The exact type I so much desired.

HTML was the first time tech stopped feeling abstract.

Before then, “the web” was something I used, not something I understood. Pages loaded. Buttons worked. Content appeared. But none of it had a shape in my mind only bewilderment that later gave rise to interest.

HTML changed that.

It showed me that the web isn’t magic — it’s structure.
Headings, paragraphs, links, images.
Files connecting to files.
Content arranged intentionally.

For the first time, I could see how things fit together.

What HTML gave me wasn’t intelligence.
It gave me orientation. A picture; an outline.

I began to understand:

  • how content is displayed,
  • how a browser reads files,
  • how one file can point to another,
  • how a simple mistake can break a page — and how fixing it restores order.

These weren’t advanced concepts, but they were grounding.

Instead of feeling lost inside “tech,” I had a map.

More importantly, HTML gave me early wins. I now saw how websites are built. How the texts are formed. How images are rendered.

I typed something.
I saved the file.
I opened it in a browser.

And there it was.

It didn’t matter that it looked ugly.
It didn’t matter that it wasn’t styled.
What mattered was that something I created appeared in front of me.

That moment did more for my confidence than any explanation ever could. And it was fun too to see the “magic” I could now activate!!

HTML didn’t make me feel “smart.”

It made me feel capable.

That difference is subtle, but important.

Feeling smart fades quickly when things get hard.
Feeling capable stays with you when you hit confusion.

I had been somewhat carefree in handling files. HTML taught me that I could:

  • follow structure,
  • make sense of errors,
  • fix what was broken,
  • and build something visible from nothing.

At the beginning, that matters more than complexity.

Looking back now, I see that starting with HTML wasn’t about learning a language.

It was about learning how to stand inside tech without fear.

It slowed things down in the right way.
It removed pressure.
It allowed understanding to form without intimidation.

Though I am still learning but that foundation made everything that followed possible.

If you’re starting tech today, HTML is not a waste of time.

It won’t impress anyone just like I did not impress my friend.
It won’t make you feel advanced.

But it will give you something more valuable early on:

A sense that you belong here.
A sense that you can build.
A sense that learning is possible.

And sometimes, that’s the most important foundation of all.

This post is part of my ongoing learning archive.
→ My Tech Learning Journey — One Step at a Time

Why I am Documenting My Tech Learning Properly This Time

I have been learning tech for a while now. 

HTML.
CSS.
JavaScript.
Python.

On paper, it looks like progress. And in many ways, it was.

But recently, I realized something important:

I learned, what I should consider, a lot of things, yet I didn’t truly document the journey.

Not the confusion.
Not the incessant nudge to give up.

Not the false starts.
Not the moments when things didn’t make sense but I kept going anyway.

What existed were outcomes — not the thinking that led to them.

For a long time, I assumed documentation was something you did after you had figured things out. Something reserved for experts, teachers, or people who already had clarity.

So I focused on consuming content instead:

  • tutorials,
  • guides,
  • videos,
  • explanations.

I was learning, yes — but quietly. Internally. Without leaving a trace of how my understanding was forming.

Looking back now, I see that this made it harder to notice patterns:

  • where I was improving,
  • where I was stuck,
  • what actually helped me move forward.

This time,  I am doing it differently.

Not because I suddenly became more disciplined.
Not because I want to teach.
And certainly not because I think I have “arrived.”

I am documenting because clarity doesn’t come from speed.
It comes from structure.

Writing forces me to slow down.
To name confusion instead of rushing past it.
To understand why something works, not just that it does.

This space — ObisDeck — is not a tutorial platform in the traditional sense.

It is:

  • a learning archive,
  • a thinking log,
  • a place where progress is allowed to be slow,
  • and where understanding is allowed to form honestly.

Some entries will be reflective.
Some will be practical.
Some will simply capture a shift in how I see things.

All of them will be real.

I am not documenting to prove anything.

I am documenting because I have learned that when learning remains invisible, it’s easy to feel like nothing is happening — even when growth is taking place.

By writing things down, I give my learning a shape.
By structuring it, I give it direction.

That’s what this journey is about.

If you’re learning tech quietly —
if you’ve started, stopped, restarted, or hesitated —
or if you’ve felt like you’re “doing the work” but still unsure where you stand,

you’re welcome to follow along.

This is not a race.
It’s a process.

And this is the first step.

This post is part of my ongoing learning archive.
→ My Tech Learning Journey — One Step at a Time

Why Tutorials Alone Didn’t Give Me Flow

There was a period in my learning where everything looked right from the outside.

I was watching tutorials- Youtube videos and others.
I was reading guides-including PDF´s of code journals, W3Schools website and the in-depth coverage it gave in almost all programming languages.
I was following along, typing what I saw, and getting the expected results.

By most standards, I was “learning.”

But internally, something felt off. And so I felt.

I wasn’t lost, yet I wasn’t settled either. I could reproduce steps, but once the tutorial ended, the confidence faded quickly. The sense of flow I expected never really arrived. I could not actually connect the dots thereafter.

At that stage, my learning was mostly driven by consumption. Wait longer, it tends to dissipate-lost almost completely. And with a bit of frustration at how I could forget so soon, I would go back to try to fill the gaps again.

I moved from one tutorial to the next, assuming that consistency alone would eventually turn into understanding. Each video felt productive. Each article felt useful. And in isolation, they were.

But what I didn’t realize at the time was that I was collecting information, not owning it.

I could follow instructions, but I struggled to explain why something worked. If a small detail changed, I had to go back to the tutorial. If I faced a slightly different problem, the clarity disappeared.

The knowledge was there — but it wasn’t anchored.

This wasn’t a failure of tutorials.

In fact, tutorials helped me overcome fear. They introduced me to tools, concepts, and possibilities I might not have approached on my own. They lowered the barrier to entry and made learning feel accessible.

But they had a limitation I didn’t see early enough.

Tutorials are designed to show a path, not to build ownership. They guide you forward, but they don’t pause to ask whether you truly understand what just happened.

And I wasn’t pausing either. Just going.

The real issue wasn’t that I was learning the “wrong” way.
It was that I hadn’t yet learned how I needed to learn.

I mistook movement for progress.
I assumed that more effort will bring clarity and that staying busy meant things were sinking in.

But flow doesn’t come from repetition alone. It comes from clarity — and clarity only appears when you slow down enough to reflect.

That realization didn’t arrive as frustration or burnout. It came quietly.

I noticed that the moments where things finally made sense were the moments when I stepped away from the tutorial and tried to explain the idea to myself — sometimes in writing, sometimes mentally, sometimes by rebuilding something without guidance.

Those moments were slower. Less impressive. Less visible.

But they stayed with me.

That was the beginning of a shift.

I didn’t abandon tutorials. I simply stopped letting them lead the entire process. I began paying attention to what confused me, where I hesitated, and what I couldn’t explain clearly.

Writing became a tool, not for teaching others, but for understanding myself.

Documenting what I was learning forced me to confront gaps that tutorials had quietly allowed me to skip. Reflection turned passive knowledge into something more solid. Then the dots started connecting.

That’s when learning started to feel different.

This post sits between From Fear to Flow and the more structured journey that followed.

It represents the phase where learning looked productive, but understanding was still forming. It explains why documentation became necessary — not for content, not for performance, but for clarity.

The stages that come after this are shaped by that realization.

I didn’t need more speed.
I needed more structure.

And that’s where the next part of the journey begins.

This post is part of my ongoing learning archive.
→ My Tech Learning Journey — One Step at a Time

Blue-Light Blocking Glasses: Do They Really Work — And Should You Be Using Them?

Tired young professional rubbing eyes after hours on laptop screen at night, showing digital eye strain
Tired young professional rubbing eyes after hours on laptop screen at night, showing digital eye strain

Introduction: The Hidden Strain of Modern Life

It is late at night, and your phone screen glows inches from your face. Your eyes burn, your head feels heavy, and when you finally switch off, sleep doesn’t come easily. Sound familiar?

You are not alone. Research shows that the average adult now spends over seven hours a day in front of digital screens — phones, laptops, TVs, tablets. For professionals, creators, and students, it’s even higher. The result? A silent epidemic of digital eye strain and disrupted sleep.

Enter blue-light blocking glasses — hailed by some as a wellness hack and dismissed by others as hype. As someone who lives at the intersection of content creation and wellness expertise, I have dug deep into the science, the user experience, and the practical benefits. Here’s what you need to know.

What Exactly Is Blue Light?

Blue light is part of the visible light spectrum, with high-energy, short wavelengths. It comes from the sun (good in moderation) but also floods out of our screens — laptops, smartphones, and LED lighting.

The problem is timing. During the day, blue light can boost alertness and productivity. But at night, excess exposure can suppress melatonin, the hormone that helps you sleep. Prolonged daily exposure has also been linked to digital eye strain, headaches, and blurred vision. Research shows that blue light can suppress melatonin and disrupt sleep cycles.

Why Screen Time Is Becoming a Health Crisis

The modern lifestyle means screen time is no longer optional — it is work, school, entertainment, and even social life. In surveys, professionals report:

  • Insomnia after late-night scrolling.
  • Eyestrain and dryness after long Zoom sessions.
  • Headaches from switching between multiple screens.

Eye specialists now warn that while blue light won’t “burn your retina” overnight, years of exposure without countermeasures can compound stress on the visual system.

What Are Blue-Light Blocking Glasses?

Blue-light blocking glasses are designed with special lenses that filter high-energy visible light before it reaches your eyes. Depending on the brand, they may have clear lenses for everyday use, or amber/yellow lenses that block more light (especially for nighttime).

Blue-light blocking glasses placed neatly beside a laptop and coffee on a bright desk, representing digital wellness.
Blue-light blocking glasses placed neatly beside a laptop and coffee on a bright desk, representing digital wellness.

Potential benefits:

  • ✅ Less eye strain during long screen sessions.
  • ✅ Reduced glare and flicker sensitivity.
  • ✅ Better sleep quality when used in the evening.
  • ✅ Fewer headaches linked to digital fatigue.

Do they work for everyone? No. Some studies show mixed results. But thousands of users — from gamers to office workers — report noticeable relief. As with most wellness tools, it’s about stacking small wins.

Who Should Consider Wearing Them?

If you fall into one of these groups, glasses might make a big difference:

  • Office professionals spending 8+ hours on a laptop.
  • Students studying late at night.
  • Content creators, coders, designers, or video editors.
  • Gamers and streamers.
  • Parents who worry about kids’ screen habits.

As one optometrist puts it: “Lifestyle changes are the foundation, but for heavy screen users, glasses are a simple, affordable extra layer of protection.”

How to Choose the Right Pair

Not all glasses are created equal. Here’s what to look for:

  • Frame comfort — You’ll be wearing them for hours.
  • Lens clarity — Clear lenses for day use, amber for heavy night use.
  • Anti-glare coating — Reduces reflections from office or studio lights.
  • Price vs. quality — Don’t chase the cheapest; balance value and durability.

👉 One of the most reliable starting points is this pair of Blue-Light Blocking Glasses on Amazon (Affiliate Link). They’re affordable, lightweight, and effective for everyday use.

Complementary Habits for Digital Wellness

Glasses work best when combined with smart habits:

  • 🔆 Turn on “Night Shift” or “Blue Light Filter” mode on devices after sunset.
  • 👁 Follow the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
  • 🌙 Keep screens away in the hour before bed.
  • 💧 Stay hydrated — dehydration can make eye strain worse.

Think of glasses as part of a toolkit, not a standalone cure. Explore more tips in my guide on healthy screen habits.

Real-World Results

While the science is still evolving, users worldwide share real benefits:

  • “I no longer get splitting headaches after long gaming sessions.”
  • “I fall asleep faster, even after late-night laptop work.”
  • “As a teacher grading papers online, my eyes don’t burn like before.”

And yes — as a content creator myself, I’ve noticed that editing video for hours feels less harsh with glasses on.

Conclusion: A Small Change With Big Payoff

Blue-light blocking glasses won’t solve all your digital wellness problems. But if you spend hours on screens — and let’s be honest, we all do — they’re a simple, affordable tool worth testing. How to Choose the Right Pair

Smiling person wearing blue-light glasses while working on laptop, looking relaxed and productive
Blue-light glasses can make screen time more comfortable — and your day more productive

Your eyes deserve better. Your sleep deserves better. And your productivity depends on both.

👉 If you’re curious to try them, start with this recommended pair on Amazon.Check this affordable pair of blue-light blocking glasses on Amazon and if you want to take your digital wellness further, subscribe to my newsletter — I share simple, science-backed tips every week to help you work smarter, rest deeper, and live better.

Complementary Habits for Digital Wellness

Introduction

Screens are part of modern life — from laptops at work to phones at night. While tools like blue-light glasses can help, the truth is that lasting digital wellness comes from a set of simple habits anyone can build.

1. Follow the 20-20-20 Rule 👀

Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds. It gives your eyes the micro-breaks they need.

Professional stretching arms beside laptop to reduce digital eye strain during screen breaks
A quick stretch break every hour helps your eyes and body reset.

The American Optometric Association recommends the 20-20-20 rule as a simple way to reduce digital eye strain

2. Use Night Mode 🌙

Most devices have a “Night Shift” or “Blue Light Filter.” Turning it on in the evening helps reduce glare and prepare your body for sleep.

3. Take Micro Breaks 🧘

Stand, stretch, or walk for a minute every hour. Movement lowers stress and helps your eyes reset.

4. Manage Notifications 🔕

Constant pings increase screen fatigue. Turn off non-essential alerts or use focus mode to stay balanced.

Conclusion

Digital wellness isn’t about avoiding screens — it’s about using them smarter. Combine these habits with tools like blue-light blocking glasses to reduce strain, improve sleep, and live healthier in a digital-first world.

👉 Explore more in my full post: Blue-Light Glasses — Do They Really Work?

Side Hustles Nigerians Can Start Today (With Low Capital)

Introduction

In Nigeria—home to one of the world’s most entrepreneurial populations—side hustles are more than just extra income. They’ve become a hallmark of ambition and resilience. Whether you want to supplement your salary, gain financial independence, or even launch a future full-time business, there are multiple high-impact hustles you can start today with minimal capital—no MBA required!

👉 Looking for online income streams? Check out our guide on apps Nigerians should be using for daily life

1. Digital Content Creation

Best for: Creatives, teachers, and anyone with a smartphone.

  • YouTube & TikTok: Share cooking recipes, comedy skits, skill tutorials, or motivational talks. Monetise via ads, sponsorships, and affiliate links.
  • Blogging & Micro-blogging: Write about tech reviews, Nigerian travel spots, or lifestyle tips. Earn through display ads, sponsored posts, and consulting.
  • Podcasting: Host discussions on Nollywood gossip, personal finance, or mental health. Once you build a loyal audience, sell sponsorship slots.

💡 Startup cost: Smartphone, decent internet connection, free editing apps. Many Nigerians who gained celebrity status today started took advantage of the internet. Eg. Mark Angel comedy, “Investor Sabinus” etc are just but a few. You can do the same and chat your own course.

A young Nigerian content creator recording a video with a phone ring light
Digital content creation is a growing opportunity in Nigeria, requiring minimal tools such as a smartphone and ring light.

👉 For more information, please check out our resource page.

2. E-Commerce and Dropshipping

Best for: Entrepreneurs with an eye for products and branding.

  • Local handcrafts: Sell beaded jewelry, Ankara fabrics, or shea-butter skincare on Jumia or Konga.
  • Dropshipping gadgets: Partner with suppliers on AliExpress or Alibaba; products ship directly to your customers.
  • Print-on-Demand: Use Shopify or Teespring to sell T-shirts, mugs, and tote bags with Naija slogans worldwide.

💡 Pro tip: Customer service is everything—fast responses, shipping updates, and easy returns build trust.

Product showcase of handmade jewelries of different colours and a green Naija T-shirt design with white text boldly written Naija.
Product showcase of handmade jewellery and a Naija T-shirt design.

👉 For more info check: Jumia seller Hub:

3. Skills Training & Tutoring

Best for: Students, professionals, or skilled artisans.

  • Academic tutoring: Target JAMB and WAEC candidates in Maths, English, and Sciences (in person or via Zoom).
  • Vocational workshops: Teach hairstyling, makeup artistry, graphic design, or basic coding.
  • Language coaching: Teach Hausa, Yoruba, or Igbo to expatriates—demand is rising!

💡 Pro tip: Share testimonials and short free lessons on social media to build credibility.

A tutor teaching online with a laptop on a desk and students on Zoom.

👉 Getting Started with CSS: How to Style Your First Web Page.

4. Ride-Hailing & Delivery Services

Best for: Car and bike owners in busy cities.

  • Bolt, Uber, Little Cab: Earn flexibly ferrying passengers.
  • Food delivery: Partner with Jumia Food or cloud kitchens—weekends and evenings are peak hours.
  • Errand running: Offer concierge services for grocery shopping, pharmacy pickups, or bill payments. These are gaining traction.

💡 Insight: In Lagos or Abuja, a fuel-efficient bike can often bring higher profits than a car due to traffic congestion.

A delivery rider weaving through Lagos traffic

👉 Check out uber Nigeria Sign-up

5. Agribusiness and Urban Farming

Best for: Those with access to small land or backyard space.

  • Poultry rearing: Start with 50–100 birds; eggs sell quickly in local markets.
  • Snail farming: This is one of the growing businesses and it takes little or nothing to start.
  • Vegetable gardening: Grow tomatoes, peppers, and spinach in sacks or vertical farms. Restaurants often pay top rates for fresh supply.
  • Fish farming: Tilapia or catfish in small tank systems—demand is high in wet markets and eateries.

💡 Good to know: Explore grants and low-interest loans like CBN’s AGSMEIS program to expand operations.

A farmer holding a basket of fresh produce in a green field
A farmer holding a basket of fresh produce in a green field

👉 For more information, visit the CBN AGSMEIS Loan

Getting Started Checklist

✔ Validate demand: Ask friends, family, or online groups.
✔ Set goals: Define your budget, time, and revenue targets.
✔ Build your brand: Pick a name, create social media pages, and post consistently.
✔ Deliver excellence: Reliability and quality create repeat customers.
✔ Reinvest profits: Use earnings for marketing, equipment, or stock growth.

Conclusion

Side hustles in Nigeria are more than just extra cash opportunities—they’re incubators for skills, networks, and confidence. By leveraging your talents and Nigeria’s vibrant market, you can transform a simple idea into a thriving venture.

Start small, stay consistent, and grow your side hustle into something much bigger.👉 Looking for more? Read our post on How to Use Apps to Earn Extra Income in Nigeria

4 Must-Have Apps for Everyday Nigerians (That Make Life Easier Instantly)

Tagline: Learning Tech — One Step at a Time

🧠 Tech Isn’t Just for Techies

Everybody’s talking “tech this, tech that” — but what if you just want something that works?

You’re not trying to become the next Mark Zuckerberg. You just want to:

  • Pay bills quickly
  • Know when NEPA will bring light
  • Get your NIN without fighting queues

These things can now be done in minutes — if you know the right tools.
The best part? You don’t need political connections to enjoy them.

👤 I’ve used these myself. That’s why I’m asking you to try them too.

🔐 1. NIMC Mobile ID – Access Your National ID Instantly

Still looking for where to print your NIN slip? This app gives you a digital version — for free.

Why it matters:

Generate Virtual NIN for banks or employers

View your photo and NIN

Share your ID via scannable QR

How to Use:

  1. Download “MWS: NIMC Mobile ID” (Google Play / App Store)
  2. Enter your 11-digit NIN
  3. Verify your phone number via OTP

👤 This app saved hours of stress for friends I introduced it to. It can do the same for you.

💸 2. Opay – The Mobile Bank That Actually Works

A young Nigerian vendor scanning a QR code from a phone using the Opay app to receive payment at a roadside stall.

Opay isn’t just for POS agents and bike riders. It’s a full-fledged mobile bank that works when others don’t.

What you can do:

  • Send/receive money (even when banks fail)
  • Buy airtime, data — often with discounts
  • Pay NEPA, cable bills, scratch cards
  • Use a virtual card for online shopping

To Get Started:

  1. Download Opay
  2. Register with your phone number
  3. Fund your wallet or link your bank

👤 I was skeptical at first — no clear address, no real office… But like we say, “trial convinced me.”
When banks fail, Opay stands “gidigba”.

🗺️ 3. Google Maps – Not Just for Big Cities

Happy Nigerian woman using her smartphone on a street in Lagos, surrounded by app icons like money transfer,
Happy Nigerian woman using her smartphone on a street in Lagos, surrounded by app icons,

Google Maps does more than guide you through Lagos or Abuja. It can:

  • Find clear roads and avoid traffic
  • Locate ATMs, petrol stations, or clinics
  • Download offline maps for remote areas

How to Use:

  • Open the Google Maps app
  • Search your area
  • Tap menu > “Offline Maps”
  • Download and save
An image of a young girl in a street smiling at her phone with icons around the background
An image of a young girl in a street smiling at her phone with icons around the background

👤 I almost missed a wedding in Ohozara, Abia State — Google Maps came to my rescue. It works anywhere.

🤖 4. ChatGPT – Your Free Tech Tutor, Writer & Idea Machine

A Nigerian student at a laptop using ChatGPT to brainstorm ideas. Thought bubble showing ideas, icons and robot
A Nigerian student at a laptop using ChatGPT to brainstorm ideas. Thought bubble showing ideas, icons and robot

ChatGPT is more than just a chatbot — it’s your AI-powered personal assistant.

What it can help you do:

  • Write CVs, proposals, or blog drafts
  • Translate into Pidgin, Hausa, or Igbo
  • Learn new skills — Canva, HTML, budgeting
  • Ask anything from “What is forex?” to “How to earn online in Nigeria?”

How to Use:

  1. Visit chat.openai.com or download the app
  2. Create a free account
  3. Start chatting

👤 From blog posts to color palette suggestions, ChatGPT helps me every day. It’s your free tech tutor.

🧩 Final Thoughts – Start Small, Keep Going

Collage of top Nigerian apps including Opay, ChatGPT, NIMC Mobile ID, and Google Maps on mobile devices.
Collage of top Nigerian apps including Opay, ChatGPT, NIMC Mobile ID, and Google Maps on mobile devices.

These 4 apps may seem small, but they can change your daily experience in big ways.

👉 Start with just one. Try it.
That’s the ObisDeck way — learning tech, one step at a time.

💬 Let’s Chat

Which app are you trying first? Already using one? Share your experience in the comments or drop a word.

📎 Coming Soon on ObisDeck

  • How to Use ChatGPT in Pidgin
  • Apps That Can Help You Earn Side Income in Nigeria
  • Step-by-Step: How to Create a Virtual Card on Opay

My Early Steps into Trading: Learning, Testing, and Building Confidence

Catching the fever:

A picture of a man sitting calmly with trading candle sticks chart at the background

Trading has always seemed like something only professionals do — the type of thing you see in movies with lots of flashing screens and complex charts. But when I decided to explore the world of trading for myself, I quickly realised: you don’t have to be a professional to start — you just have to be willing to learn, step by step.

A recent conversation with a childhood friend, Moses, gave me new ideas. Later, I spoke again with another very good childhood friend of mine, (Mr Pee) Pius Anokwu, who has been involved in trading for some time. Whenever time permits, we talk — among other things — about trading. There were also a few colleagues at work who engaged in meaningful conversations about trading and were always willing to explain a few concepts when I asked.

Other happenings — my tech journey, random Facebook and Instagram ads — kept nudging me toward it. And the idea that I could enhance my IT learning by building an automated trading dashboard really set me on the path.

So, over the past few weeks, I’ve been diving into trading using MetaTrader 5 and setting up a proper trading journal. I also began building simple tools — like a pip calculator — and practicing with a demo account through Admiral Markets.

Why I Decided to Learn Trading

Information about trading has always been around me. I’m not talking about the get-rich-quick ads on Facebook or Instagram that push you toward buying strategies or courses. I’m talking about real trading insights: strategies, deeper understanding, the risks and the potential gains.

Conversations with a few people, as I mentioned, helped set me on this path. But the final spark was the possibility of taking structured steps and learning by building pip calculators, trading journals, and tools — all leaning toward automation, which is part of my broader IT learning journey.

This is also part of my pursuit of new ways to generate income. I wanted something that:
✅ Is flexible (I can trade even with a full-time job)
✅ Can be scaled over time
✅ Gives me full control — no one manages my money but me

Trading matched these goals — but I knew it also came with risks. That’s why I committed to learning first, not rushing.

Lessons From My First Trading Weeks

A Trading Journal Is Essential

A screenshot of Trading Journal built with Google Sheet

Keeping records of each trade (what I saw, why I entered, what happened) helps me learn much faster than just guessing or jumping in blind.

I used to think trading involved everything but skill. Now I know that “luck is the intersection between preparation and opportunity.” You must learn the “waltz and foxtrot” of it all. Commit to a deeper learning of the process and extricate yourself from emotions that come with it while focusing on technical and fundamentals of the entire exercise.

Understanding Risk-Reward

Using a clear R:R (Risk-to-Reward) ratio for every trade helps me protect my account and avoid emotional trading.

Building Tools Helps Learning

Creating my own pip calculator in JavaScript has taught me more about pip size, SL/TP, and pair differences than any YouTube video could.

While I don’t underestimate the importance of good YouTube videos on trading, one should be able to localize what is learned — by taking from them and building tools that work for you.

A screenshot of a PiP calculator I built. A very important tool for me in trading

What I’m Working On Next

✅ Testing small demo trades using my tools
✅ Learning more about using technical indicators (RSI, Moving Averages)
✅ Improving my Google Sheet trading dashboard
✅ Exploring automation possibilities (APIs, Zapier)
✅ Continuing to journal every step — wins and mistakes

Final Thoughts: Trading Is a Journey, Not a Race

If you’re new to trading like me, here’s my advice:

Don’t try to “beat the market” overnight.
Start with learning, take notes, build your tools, and track your progress.

This is exactly what I’m doing — and I will continue to share both my wins and mistakes as I go.

Stay tuned for more — and if you’re on a similar learning path, let’s connect!

HTML Basics: The First Building Block of the Web

What I’ve Learned So Far About the Web’s Foundation

I will never forget how my love for literature opened the doors to the world of tech. From Shakespeare to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (my second daughter’s namesake), I was always drawn to how words shape meaning. Back then, everything I read followed the same form — paragraphs, punctuation, printed language.

But today, the internet has become the new library, the global stage, the printing press of our age. It holds books, news, images, videos, and even live broadcasts — all formatted and structured not just by language, but by code.At first, I thought writing online followed the same rules as traditional writing. I was wrong. The internet has its own structure, and its name is HTML — a powerful, silent language that gives order and shape to the web.

What Is HTML, Really?

HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language.It’s the skeleton of every website you see — organizing content, defining where things appear, and making sure the browser knows how to display them. HTML does not  make websites look beautiful (that’s CSS), or make them respond to actions (that’s JavaScript), but without it, there would be no structure at all.

A screenshot of my initial HTML code in VS Code

My First Few Tags

I started with just a few basic tags:

<html>, <head>, <body>, <p>, <h1>

At first, they looked strange. But once I practiced wrapping my words inside them, I began to see the pattern. <h1> gave me headlines. <p> wrapped my thoughts into neat paragraphs. <body> told the browser, “Here’s the main content.” Suddenly, I wasn’t just writing — I was building.

Mistakes I Made as a Beginner

Like any beginner, I stumbled:

To have order, there must be rules.

  • I forgot to close tags (</p>, </body>) and watched my whole page collapse
  • I confused class and id between HTML and CSS
  • I sometimes put CSS rules directly inside HTML, not knowing how to link stylesheets

But each mistake taught me something.

What’s Next?

Now that I understand the basics, I am excited to:

  • Combine HTML with CSS for layout and design
  • Create simple templates I can reuse
  • Practice building pages from scratch using VS Code

Final Thoughts

If you are new to coding, look here but here’s my advice:

Start small. Test often. Don’t be afraid to break things.

With every tag you write, you will understand more about how the web works — and the satisfaction that comes from seeing your ideas take shape is unlike anything else.

Feel free to share your first steps in coding, or drop any questions below. Let’s learn together — one tag at a time.