Another female....
I've been using computers since the days of DOS, no hard drive...all programs and files were stored on big floppies! I am fascinated with computers....I probably goof off on mine, more than I do the work I am supposed to do for my job (I'm a nurse who does a lot of teaching.) Anyway, I build and repair computers...built my first one in 1999. I also dabble in web design.
I have "messed" with customizing the look of my computer since the days of Windows 95...I used to make tons of themes. Then XP came along, opening up a whole lot of new possibilities. I am just now starting to get brave enough to make my own blind...have been porting a lot of VS (personal use) to get practice in how the blinds work and what needs to be done to make them look good.