Neopets.com Changed My Life (2019)
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- #Writing
- #Neopets
- #HTML
- Neopets was a popular kids' website where users could create and care for virtual pets, play games, and engage in creative activities.
- The author began their writing journey on Neopets, getting published over 30 times in The Neopian Times, which helped improve their writing skills.
- Neopets also introduced the author to HTML through creating pet homepages, leading to valuable tech skills used later in life.
- The author's HTML knowledge, initially developed on Neopets, proved useful in college and became a foundational skill for their career.
- Despite being an adult, the author still uses Neopets to practice and enhance their HTML and design skills.
- The article reflects on how childhood hobbies like Neopets can unexpectedly shape future careers and skill sets.