AI, Blogging, and the First Barrier Broken

Public speaking has always been one of the hardest things for me. Over time, I’ve gotten better — more confident, more practiced — but the overthinking never really left. If you gave me the choice between delivering a rehearsed speech or speaking off the cuff, I’d go with improvisation every time. I don’t fully know why. I’m no expert in psychology, but I suspect perfectionism has something to do with it — the need to get every word just right.

That same hesitation has kept me from blogging for years. I’ve always wanted to write and share my thoughts online. I’ve made attempts before — drafts, mockups, even full designs — but I never managed to hit “Publish.” I wanted the blog to look clean, the content to be thoughtful, even if no one was going to read it. And so, for a long time, I stayed stuck at the start line.

The world changed — and so did my tools

Today’s world isn’t like the one I hesitated in. Now, we have helpers — smart ones. Generative AI tools have reshaped how I approach creative work. These tools have become like companions: they assist in planning, drafting, designing, coding, reviewing. They don’t eliminate the fear completely, but they do lower the barrier. They help you feel like you’re not alone with the blank page.

What pulled me in the most was the confidence boost these tools gave. It’s the same feeling we all had when search engines matured — that sense of “I don’t know, but I can find out.” It unlocked whole new paths for learning and building. With AI, that sense expands: “I might not know how to do this… but I can probably figure it out fast.”

Vibecoding and building with AI

This shift changed how I build things. Today, even if you’re not a full-time developer, you can describe your idea and get working code in seconds. You can tweak it, remix it, learn from it.

Take my 404 page as an example — the error page people see when they hit the wrong link. I could’ve just redirected people or shown a basic message. Instead, I made it playful. It didn’t take long, and it made me smile. That’s the kind of tiny joy AI makes easier.

More importantly, this entire website — the one you’re reading now — was built using a process that blends my ideas with the help of AI tools. I used tools for writing, design, image generation, and cloud development. I didn’t do it all alone, but I did steer the ship.

I used Replit for coding — not because it’s the most powerful IDE, but because it’s accessible anywhere, even from a tablet. If you’re working with a team or trying to prototype on the go, it’s a perfect place to start.

Moving forward

“Vibecoding” unlocked something for me. It’s not just about speed or automation — it’s about permission. The permission to start before you’re ready. To build something that works before it’s perfect. To hit “Publish” even when the voice in your head says, “maybe wait a little longer.”

So this is it. My first post.

Not perfect. Not polished to the bone.

But real — and finally, live.