Today is sunny but a bit chilly. In the computer lab, I’ve been learning how to code simple games with blocks. It’s like solving puzzles, but instead of pieces fitting together physically, it’s through commands on a screen.

I just finished making a game where a character moves left and right, jumps when you tap the space bar, and collects coins. Each coin gives you 10 points. I’m really proud of how smooth it feels to play.

After that, I tried a new coding challenge: creating a bouncing ball animation. It’s tricky because you have to get the timing just right so the ball doesn’t look weird as it moves up and down.

When I got stuck, I watched some online tutorials on YouTube. They explained it in easy steps, like breaking the problem into smaller parts. That helped me figure out how to make gravity work for the ball. It’s fun to see something you built from scratch come alive on the screen.

Tonight, I’ll test my game with some friends and get their feedback before sharing it online. Coding is really starting to feel less like schoolwork and more like a hobby now.