Self Intro
Stretching my arms and sticking my fingers out as I get back into writing and embrace the world of blogging.
I am thrilled. I am scared. I am definitely feeling two contrasting feelings at the same time. Oh the world of blogging! But here I am pursuing. It is a leap of faith and fun I want to take.
ABOUT ME
Hello, Hive world! Please call me Kach. This is a new nickname I come up for myself and for blogging. Don't worry, this is not too far from my really long real name. Kar is what people know of me and call me. But for quite a long time now, I feel like it's too common. No offense to all "Kar" or my sangay out there. Please dont get me wrong —I love my nickname and the real name my parents gave me and anyone can still call me that way if they want to. But after all the moments of being-'Hit'-in-the-NBI-every-year, somehow I feel like giving myself a new one and really owning it as if no one also has it but me. Can you feel me? Yes, I am giving me so much self love right now. ❤︎
ME AND MY PERKS
I am on the process of recovery and re-discovery while chasing dreams and getting goals. I cannot not be a goal-digger. I love to become better. I love self help and spiritual books, music, arts and photography. I love sunrise and sunsets. I love the mountains and the beach. I love to curate and be creative. I love fashion, but I notice I often fall short in style (haha). I love deep talks and sharing stories. I listen more than I speak out. I can appreciate all the good and beautiful things in the world —to be grateful always, in all ways.
ME IN EVERYDAY
I have a hectic schedule! I work one job, with a few cake to bake and tons of other to-do's on my list. But all the days are long and the hours so fast.
I go to work early and then go home tired from work. My mother tells me we have the most sacrificial job in the world. She told me it's like becoming a saint. Well, we're far from that but those words from her uplifts my soul everytime I remember her saying that. It feels so rewarding to be appreciated. Taps back
All the work gets done of course, but a new one comes the next day. It's an endless process I now understand and accept. This is life. This is me, growing and learning everyday. A puzzle in pieces. Indeed, I am a work in progress.
ME AND LIVING
I am always grateful for what had been and for all that I am in the past. But definitely, my days are better today than any other days before for all that I have and what I have become. Truly, days can change so much and life can teach you things you never expect you'll need to learn and unlearn. Recently, I have learned to uphold self love.
I am an introvert and an extrovert at the same time. But I can be anybody in those two depending on my state of mind. I can work, I can blend. Sounds crazy, but choosing who I am in different days and on different mind state is a constant battle of balance. But ultimately, it is all about listening to myself and knowing I am being more.
Oh, the conscious living.
ME AND WRITING
I have always loved writing. I write on my journal, I have notes on my phone. I feel like it is the only way I can express myself when I can't say it out loud. Like it's the only way out when I can't knock on people's doors.
Back in the days, I started writing when I was in gradeschool. I joined in campus journalism until the whole high school years. Like today, it is a leap of fun and faith I had to take.
Fun because I knew I would engage to constant peers in our school —my classmates and schoolmates who compose the campus journalist team, who by the way are smart, outgoing and all fun to be with —meet new people and new friends plus travel to different municipalities every competition, and if we get lucky, travel to different places in the Philippines!
Faith bacause it is in complete surrender and trust that you hope people would love and appreciate what your heart has put into writing. Sure, there are hard days in writing —when you just don't know what to write, how to begin with or can't find the right words to say. It happens. That has always been my struggle til this day (no, im not denying it. Writing this self intro even took me a month to complete! 😅). Sure blogging is an open platform where we can be carefree but the real challenge is to be able to convey the message while writing with empathy and while being constructive in what you share. This is where a certain level of pressure comes in. Have you felt the same?
ME AND MY PASSION
It is always my prayer that whatever I write and share, I can give a good story and that people can relate into. Something that will leave them feeling something good or happy or thrilled.
As it is my hope to tell a good story to everyone who reads my articles, it is in my heart to also help people learn and reflect from what I share —may it be in love and life in general. I believe it is pointless to write and share anything to the world when people cannot take something from it. We all learn from experiences, but we can also learn from what we read —from others' thoughts, feelings and experiences.
It is my hope to share about love and life and all the different stories that comes with it —the begginings, the in betweens, and the resolutions. I want to tell a good story people can learn from and put into heart. This isnt just me writing, this is the readers enjoying, remembering and reflecting.
ME AND HIVE
I have been writing for a long time and I've been keeping them on my phone or in my journal. I have kept them —unseen, unheard, unread. Once, I tried using a certain blog site but it all went futile only cause I got scared of sharing my thoughts and showing who I am to the world of blogging. I felt like hiding.
It was only until this year, a gorgeous lady by the name @sassycebuana , my mother's workmate and friend, told me about Hive. Right then I knew I want it! But I didn't know how to start. Moreover, I was so scared of opening myself again to the world. I am boring, I am out of style, I am outgoing but doesnt have the luxury of money and time that I rarely go to places. What will I write about? Will there be anybody who would read my blogs?
What made me give it a try? Well, after a series of conversation, I understood it wasnt just a platform where I can share everything I write. This is a platform where bloggers can be family, supporting and helping each other out. And so I know I wouldn't be alone in this journey. Like what she said, there's no pressure. I can write anything I want and just be who I am.
I am far from being a good writer —my influence is far from others. But I'm up for the challenge. I know that this will be a great platform to write, share, and also earn. Above all, this is an opportunity for learning and self development— be it in writing, creativity, regaining confidence, and making new friends.
I am beyond grateful to be part of this community @sassycebuana has shared to me and I am excited to meet everyone in the Hive team.
This is just the beginning..
I can't wait to post more and share more stories here in my Hive journey. And with that, I hope to see you on my next blog.
Love and light!✨
-Kach