Section 1.1: Embracing Randomness

My inaugural application was a simple affirmation tool, designed to uplift spirits with a single button press. Available on the Google Play Store, it embodies my belief in the power of words to liberate the mind from negative thoughts.

This app mirrored my first major programming experience in C++, where I crafted a basic program using switch statements. Here’s a brief look at that code:

#include <iostream>

#include <string>

using namespace std;

int main() {

int mood;

cout << "Welcome to the Affirmation App!" << endl;

cout << "Choose your mood (1-3):" << endl;

cout << "1. Happyn2. Calmn3. Motivatedn";

cin >> mood;

string affirmation;

switch (mood) {

case 1:

affirmation = "You radiate happiness and positivity!";

break;

case 2:

affirmation = "Embrace tranquility and find inner peace.";

break;

case 3:

affirmation = "You have the power to achieve your goals and dreams!";

break;

default:

affirmation = "Invalid mood selection. Please choose 1, 2, or 3.";

break;

}

cout << "Affirmation for your mood:" << endl;

cout << affirmation << endl;

system("PAUSE");

return 0;

}

As I advanced, I explored Broadcast Receivers and Intents, deepening my Java expertise. Inspired by the explosion of SnapChat, I envisioned creating a similar application, learning from Simcoder’s tutorials along the way.

The Stories We Tell Ourselves: Three Stories About #Mindset highlights the importance of perspective in our personal narratives and how mindset influences our development.

Section 1.2: Embracing Authenticity

Instead of simply creating an app for filters, I aimed for a platform where users could be their authentic selves. My goal was to foster a conversational bot capable of understanding a range of emotions, utilizing both facial and vocal data for enriched interactions.

This concept led to the development of my SnapChat-inspired application, which successfully detected faces and aimed to interpret emotional states through machine learning.