This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Somay
Another morning, another wasted productivity hour. You know the drill – that precious time before classes when you convince yourself you’ll knock out something meaningful. Instead, I stared at screens and questioned my life choices.
The Productivity Paradox
Funny how we label days as “breaks” then fill them with work anyway. Today was supposed to be my off day – no networking, no workout, no commitments. Just rest.
What did I actually do? Linear regression revision and portfolio website fixes.
AI-Powered Frontend Development
My portfolio site has become this ongoing project where I use AI to debug and optimize. It’s not just about the final product – it’s about developing this hybrid workflow where human creativity meets machine efficiency.
The debugging process with AI assistance has become almost meditative. You describe the problem, the AI suggests solutions, you implement and iterate. It’s like having a coding buddy who never gets tired of your questions.
The Human Element
Evening brought the real moments. Egg curry in the mess wasn’t appealing, so dinner out with friends happened. Walking back, rain started falling. These unplanned moments – friends laughing, getting soaked, not caring about tomorrow’s schedule – this is what matters.
Connection and Utility
Instagram notification: girl from college replied to my story. She seems genuine, but the analyst in me knows the truth – human connections often start with utility. We connect because there’s mutual benefit. I’m guilty of it too.
No judgment here, just observation. Pure connection without agenda is rare.
The Dark Circle Diaries
My face tells the story my social media doesn’t. Dark circles from late-night coding sessions, but what I really want is someone who’ll tell me to sleep instead of asking “how’s work going?”
Real support isn’t checking on productivity metrics. It’s caring about the human behind the code.
Tomorrow (Or Whenever)
No alarm set. Small rebellion against the structured life. Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is admit you need actual rest.
The work will be there tomorrow. The code will wait. The portfolio will get finished eventually.
But this moment – rain-soaked clothes, tired eyes, friends who get it – this is the real build.
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This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Somay