From MacGyver to STEM Enthusiast: How a Childhood Fascination with DIY Sparked a Lifelong Passion for Innovation

Welcome Makers:
May 5th 2020

Who am I?

“I am not what I think I am. I am not what you think I am. I am what I think you think I am.” - Charles Horton Cooley

What is Shes2Tech Insider?

A blog about electronic projects & simple crafty DIY's.

What inspired you?

Life itself. There at so many mediums to pour energy into, I find that blogging and connecting with people online is my creative outlet and enjoyable niche. Watching other tech gurus and people who love what they do to the point that they have figured out a way to make their lifestyle a stream of income excites me. My passion has been discovered and I hope to inspire many individuals looking to find theirs.

When did you start learning about electronics?

As a curious 6 or 7-year-old, I was captivated by the TV series MacGyver, where the ingenious protagonist would take things apart and repurpose their components to build clever distraction gadgets. Inspired by his resourcefulness, I embarked on my own DIY journey and created my first successful make: a motor boat crafted from salvaged toy truck parts. It was a thrilling moment of hands-on creativity and problem-solving that sparked my lifelong passion for tinkering and inventing.

From that moment on, I was hooked on the thrill of transforming ordinary objects into something extraordinary. I spent countless hours scouring my surroundings for materials to repurpose, eagerly applying MacGyver-like ingenuity to create new contraptions and gadgets. It was a formative experience that ignited my love for engineering, and I knew from an early age that I was destined for a future in STEM fields.

That childhood fascination with repurposing and building has continued to shape my journey as I've grown older. Today, I find joy and fulfillment in leveraging my creativity and engineering skills to solve real-world problems and create innovative solutions. Whether it's designing cutting-edge technology or crafting unique pieces of art, the spirit of MacGyver's ingenuity and resourcefulness remains a driving force in my life, fueling my passion for innovation and pushing me to explore new horizons.

I'm grateful for the early influence of MacGyver's TV series, which ignited my imagination and set me on a path of discovery, invention, and endless possibilities. It's a reminder that our childhood experiences can shape our passions and talents, and I'm proud to continue channeling that spirit of curiosity and innovation in all that I do.

Where are you writing from?

Physically? The most comfortable place that is relaxing at the time. Mentally, from the heart. My projects are my passion so I am explaining and reflecting on what inspires them. 

Why do you blog?

To share my story and experiences about my journey to becoming an engineer though quirky blogs and how-to's. 

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