– Mandy Hale
Greetings, Hive community! It’s me Nine😊. I come from a captivating country, the Philippines, specifically in the northern region of Cebu. I’m already 22 years old. I'm the elder of two siblings and have been leading an independent life since 2022. I'd like to share a sneak peek into how I've embraced the solo lifestyle as my introduction here on Hive. Certainly, we all reach a point in our lives where we must take steps on our own. When I was younger, I used to wonder what it would feel like to have my privacy and manage my life independently – something they call freedom. You'll get to know more about me as I share my life and experiences through my blog posts, including how I ended up living alone.
My mother used to be a single mom from the time I was born until 2014🤰. She worked in Korea, where she met the person, she eventually married and had a child with, who is now 7 years old. Since she started working in Korea, I have been living in my uncle’s house. In 2017, my mother managed to purchase a house and lot near my uncle's place. Just last year, all the construction was completed, and I decided to move there so that I could take care of it, as my family is currently residing in Korea. So, that's the reason I find myself living alone in our humble abode.
I recently graduated from college with a Bachelor of Secondary Education majoring in English earlier this year👩🎓. I'm getting ready to start my review to get my teaching license and I'm excited to share my experiences here on Hive. Unlike the culture in some other countries, Filipinos are not inclined to move out and have their place once they reach the age of 18 or older. We typically stay with our families until we start our own families or when it becomes necessary for work purposes, although this doesn't apply to everyone. That's why I find it a bit challenging to face life all alone.
Living alone is not as fun and easy as I initially thought. I've had to improve my budgeting skills since I have a fixed budget from my mother, and I can't request additional funds because they also have their expenses to cover. I must ensure that the groceries I buy are enough for me for a month, manage bills (such as electricity, water, tax, etc.), and, of course, have emergency funds for any unforeseen expenses. Other than that, I can still see the brighter side of it, as it molds me into a better manager and captain of my decisions in life.
But we can't ignore the fact that living alone in the four corners of a room can sometimes be draining. That's why visiting churches and spending time with friends and relatives have helped me manage my mental and social well-being. I love visiting sacred places, where I can express my worries and seek guidance during times when I feel lost and unsure about how to navigate my life. I seldom wonder what it feels like to have a mother and father who guide me on what to do and what's best for me, just like other families out there. It's a feeling I longed for a long time ago, and being alone sometimes brings back that same feeling, even though I understand that I am old enough and that my mother has to work hard to provide for our needs. However, it comes naturally to me, and that's why I need that place to clear my mind and put my thoughts and plans in order once again.
Indeed, living alone is not easy. You might see others who live alone and can genuinely smile, but there are moments in their lives when they need someone to lean on and share their stories and worries with. However, life is full of surprises and excitement, and no matter how challenging it may be, unexpected events, individuals, and inspirations come along the way. You just have to embrace and acknowledge them. We might find it challenging and confusing at first, but as long as we believe in our Creator seek His guidance, and learn to enjoy the journey of life, we'll eventually reach a point where we'll realize how far we've come and how we've overcome unexpected obstacles. You see, life is not easy at all, even the richest person has experienced the toughest journey of their life. We just have to pursue our goals in life, there's no such thing as instant success. One day, everything will be paid off through God's mercy and love for us. If others can do it, then there's no reason why we can't. We just have to fasten our seatbelt and ride through life, learning at every step along the way. It's okay to take a break when we feel the need, it's okay to cry if that's our way of expressing ourselves, and it's okay to slow down when we're tired. What's not okay is surrendering and doing nothing to live our lives. We're not alone on this journey; there are many people around us, and there are many things that can inspire us to do more. We just need to open our eyes wide and embrace their presence.
HOBBIES AND LIKES
My hobbies became my comfort zone. They are my way of escaping the hardships of life, expressing myself, and finding some comfort. They help me think more positively and come up with solutions. Mental, physical, emotional, and social health is very important, which is why I'm giving myself a break by indulging in hobbies that I love the most such as dancing, watching love and comedy movies on Netflix, listening to soothing instrumental music, scrolling through my social media accounts and applications, playing volleyball, and visiting the beach.
Dancing truly allows me to express the emotions I've kept inside. Any genre will do, depending on my mood or the emotions I currently feel. It helps me intensify those emotions and release them until they're no more. It's quite therapeutic, especially for handling moody emotions💃.
I also enjoy watching love and comedy movies on Netflix. They entertain my eyes and emotions, especially Korean dramas, which somehow teach me common casual words that are very helpful in conversations. I don't watch horror, thriller, or mystery movies. As someone living alone, I try to avoid them because they give me creeps and make me feel uneasy in our house. Of course, I also spend time scrolling through my social media accounts and using applications like Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram to stay updated and connected with the online world👩💻.
Listening to soothing instrumental music truly helps me relax and think calmly, providing a way for me to escape from the outside noise that I sometimes want to ignore. I prefer instrumental music because it helps me focus, unlike music with lyrics, which can be distracting, especially when I'm deep in thought, figuring things out, working on academic papers, or simply trying to relax and find calm moments.
I also find therapy for my social life through playing volleyball, a sport that I truly love. It's where I can collaborate with a team, develop social skills, and strengthen connections, even through non-verbal communication.
But what truly brings me joy is visiting the beach, where I can naturally listen to the soothing sound of the waves. In addition to listening to instrumental music, I genuinely love the sound of the waves. It helps me appreciate nature even more, and it's a place I would never get tired of looking at🌊.
WHY I JOINED HIVE
I did mention that I love adventures and that I enjoy reminiscing about the feelings I've experienced during those special moments. I am so glad that this Hive community was introduced to me by @naymhapz and oriented by these two individuals @indayclara and sir @intoy.bugoy which encouraged me to delve into this kind of platform, with Hive, I can create a documentary of my adventures, and specific moments, food, and other aspects of my life to share with my Hive community. Through Hive, I can share many of my experiences and, in the long run, have something to look back on to remind myself of the feelings I had during those times. I don't have a close circle of friends to share much with. However, I strongly believe that with you all, I can share all my experiences, whether they are moments of joy, sadness, challenges, or other circumstances. This can finally provide me with a community to freely share the moments in my life. Additionally, this community can serve as a guide for you, and your experiences can also guide me. Through this community, we can share our life journeys on a global scale and appreciate the beauty of life.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM MY BLOG
My blogs are quite random, usually about how I navigate life while living alone, my journey updates, spontaneous moments, foods, challenges, and travels especially during my long break, I would like to explore places, specifically here in Cebu. Now that I no longer go to school and don't have a full schedule for classes, I have more time for such adventures. I enjoy sharing these with you and discussing finding solutions, including my problems and eventually upcoming problems that many of us are currently facing or might face shortly. These moments are so unpredictable, and I would love to share them with you to let you see the beauty in life's challenges. It's been a bumpy ride with many rough roads along the way. So, let's fasten our seatbelts tightly and enjoy the journey, no matter what it brings. Bittersweet experiences are the key ingredients that are most important for learning in life. Let's learn from and embrace each of them, as every aspect of our lives plays an important role and imparts valuable lessons not just to us but to others as well. Let's strive to be good teachers to one another👩🏫.
It is a great honor to be a part of the Hive community, and I am delighted to share my journey with all of you. I humbly pray for each other's well-being and success. Thank you for reading, and I eagerly anticipate not only my future blogs but also yours. Have a great day😇!
Welcome aboard @nineglimpse, happy to see you inside the platform. Have fun and explore this amazing world of blogging.
Thank you so much @intoy.bugoy for the warm welcome. Surely I will enjoy and grow in this world of blogging😇 together with the Hive community💛!
Hello @nineglimpse. Welcome to the Hive world! Keep the enthusiasm and determination and surely you will grow more here on Hive ñ.
Enjoy blogging😊
Absolutely @missjoycee 💞, looking forward to writing more blogs and of course reading and having interactions with you and other co-hive community. Surely we'll learn from one another💛!
Welcome to hive world inday...more blogs..and see you around..
Mixed emotions I'm feeling here ate @iamgagz09😊, but it's an honor to be surrounded by gifted and talented people like you, so I'm even more enthusiastic to dive deeper into this platform💪.
Yea just keep on exploring and engaging...
Welcome to Hive community dai Nin🙋🙋🙋
A big thank you for welcoming me so warmly ate-ma'am @missbebeth😘💛
We are happy for you day Nin❤️
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A thousand thanks @hivebuzz🎉, a more challenging yet exciting journey ahead💛❤️
You're welcome @nineglimpse! Have a nice day 😊👍
Hi Nine, welcome to Hive. Nice knowing a little bit of info about you. I hope you find joy here on hive as you dive deeper into it. Nakaka amaze naman na nakaya mong harapin and life, alone. You are doing very good doing that, although mahirap, lavarnnnn! Ganon naman talaga kasi no, mahirap pero wala tayong choice but to move forward lalo na if we also want to enjoy this life we have now. Anyways, good luck sa journey mo here, enjoy mo lang and gogogo! ᕙ(⇀‸↼‶)ᕗ
Life must go on no matter how challenging it may become po😇, what's more important is that you learn from every battle that you face, and ALWAYS find the treasure behind each of it. Because through that way, you will be able to figure out how you will handle and live your life. It's not just me who is facing this kind of challenge, some suffer more and so I think I don't have the right to surrender. Let's be an inspiration from each especially those who are facing battles the same as ours🙂. Such a great privilege to meet you @ruffatotmeee through this platform, thank you for your genuine welcome💝💞
You really have an awesome mindset and a clear vision of life. Let's go get this yeah ᕙ(⇀‸↼‶)ᕗ
Welcome to Hive po. I am so happy that you are one of the bloggers now. For sure you will enjoy and have fun doing it. There are a lot of communities that might be suited to your preference. Have fun exploring then! I am so excited to read more of your blogs. Just keep going. God bless.
A great honor to meet such a genuine person like you @amoreyl 😉. Surely I will explore deeper with this platform, and no doubt I will enjoy each part of it. So excited to share more about my life and journey with you, and looking forward to knowing you through your blogs. God bless you day😇!
Hi @nineglimpse welcome to #Hive
Hello @afterglow, thanks a lot for welcoming me, looking forward to more interaction with you and the rest of the hive community🙂💛
You're welcome. Have a nice day ahead, good luck and have fun.
Welcome to hive
A warm thank you @bluepark for welcoming me to the hive community☺🤗💛
Welcome to the hive and enjoy!
I will surely enjoy this platform @dehai , thanks a lot💞
Hello ,@nineglimpse!Welcome to Hive😊❤️I'm sure you will enjoy here connecting with inspiring people😊Thank you for sharing your life story❤️It served as an inspiration to all of us here❤️😊Congratulations❤️
Hello, ma'am @lovinglymers 😊, that is my main purpose in joining this platform; I want a community with which to engage and share varied experiences, where we may be an inspiration while also being inspired by others' experiences💞. Thank you so much for your kind words, ma'am. I'm excited to read about your blogs💛!
Wow, I am happy that we are now getting bigger here in Caduawan, I read your whole story and it is impressive very inspiring. Keep it up inday @nineglimpse, welcome to Hive!
I am so overwhelmed hearing that you took the time to read a glimpse of my life story ma'am @simplybil💛. I am inspired by my co-Caduawanons to join this kind of platform knowing that I am with such a sincere and enthusiastic individual as you! Cheers to writing more blogs with you, ma'am!🥂😘!
Cheers to more blogs!
Welcome to Hive. I hope to read about your adventures in the coming days.
Your comment means a lot to me @jloberiza😊 , it gave me the motivation to eagerly write more and share my journey with our hive community. I am looking forward to reading your blogs as well, have a great day!😇
Welcome to the Hive Community! Looking forward to your blogs.
It's my pleasure to be joining the Hive community @maroone😊 Thank you for taking the time to comment and welcome me here! Indeed a community with love and sincerity! Will be publishing more soon, God bless!💕😊
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Thanks, and keep on posting awesome stuff on hive.
Welcome @nineglimpse to the Hive community. I'm very optimistic that you can do a lot more. You'll never be alone here because everyone cares and supports one another. It's really nice to see each of us growing in our community.
I am looking forward to my future improvements @natsve54 😊 Discovering such a cheerful and sincere person like you I know I will be loving this community. And for sure I will someday bring the best in me with the guidance of our co-hive community. I have so much admiration here for getting to delve into a supportive and caring community! More power for all of us💝
Welcome to Hive, Nine! 🫶🏼
Good luck with your LPT review, don't forget to take a break and enjoy too!
I can't wait to read more of your solo living blogs. Enjoy Hive ✨
I desperately need your good luck, @cthings 😭😊. Thank you so much for your genuine support. And yes, I agree with you when you say that I should take a break and enjoy too, and I'm very happy I got to know this platform where I can share my experiences, especially my adventures so that I can look back on such specific moments and share them with the entire Hive community! Catching up with you soon!💛
Welcome to Hive kabayan @nineglimpse. Enjoy 😉
Thank you for having me aboard my kabayan @luckylaica😇! I will certainly take my time to enjoy this type of platform and I am confident that I will be guided by our Hive community! God bless us all💛😊
You're very welcome kabayan. We have a lot of good kabayan here also that will help us with this platform to grow. See you around @nineglimpse.
Welcome to Hive!
It's so nice to meet you through this platform @patsitivity 😊, thank you for taking the time to welcome me here in our community. To more blogs soon! Have a great day!💛
Welcome to this great platform @nineglimpse where you can freely share your adventures and experiences in life. Enjoy Hiving!
Indeed a great and unique platform @kellyane😊It's not just a matter of sharing your experiences but you may also be led by others, where you will feel cared for and not alone in this path. I'd want to tell you more about myself and my adventures knowing that this community is willing to give their time to read and get to know me. I will undoubtedly enjoy Hiving!💛
Welcome to Hive, miss @nineglimpse! ❤️
I am beyond blessed to be greeted by such a lovely person as you @jeannmazing😇 Your welcome has inspired me to delve deeper into this platform. I am eager to get to know you more, as well as the rest of the hive community, God bless you always💞😊
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Hello there @akumagai😊 This might be a bit challenging for me but I am more driven to go further and continue thriving in this hive community. I believe I am in a safe community and will certainly stay here to continue and share my journey.😊💛
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Thank you for your kind words in my writings @chefdjg😊 And yes, I had amazing mentors who became my number one believer and passionately trusted in my ability to create a blog. Despite my doubts, we do have people who urge us to go beyond the box and bring out the best in ourselves😇. I'll definitely see you around💛
Welcome to Hive, @nineglimpse !
I am looking forward to reading your blogs and I know you have a lot of stories to tell and a lot of blogs to write. I am so happy that you finally published your first ever blog and I cannot wait to see you around more often!☺︎♡
Aloha ate-ma'am @heyitsjian 🤗 Thank you for taking the time to read my introduction blog. Definitely, I have a lot of stories to tell and maybe building the blog my dictionary of life's happenings😅finally, I have a community to share my life with because I don't have one💞. I'm sure I'll be releasing more soon, especially since I'm encouraged by your dedication to writing📝. God bless you always😇
Great! I look forward to reading more from you☺︎♡ I know you are capable of more. Best of luck and God bless you too as well☺︎♡
Welcome and happy HIVE. Being so young and so responsible is something most want but it’s not an easy task. Congrats 🎊🎈🎉. KEEP IT UP.
Happy hive indeed @havandris😊 With the opportunity to interact with such a joyful and welcoming community as you, I do not doubt that I will enjoy this Hive. Being alone is difficult, but I am grateful to have found this community where I can find the care and support that I crave. I appreciate your words and thank you so much😊💞.
Welcome @nineglimpse, it's nice seeing you here
Hi @iam-siki😊, it's great to see you here in our hive community as well. I look forward to further engagement with you. Thank you for having me here, and have a wonderful day😇!
No problem ,it's my pleasure.
welcome to Hive mam @nineglimpse 🤩☺️...Thanks for sharing your life experiences.
Hello @crownrich😊 It is my great pleasure to share my life story with you, and I thank you for taking the time to read my first blog. Thank you for welcoming me here, it's great to meet so many new people, especially you.💛
welcome dear @nineglimpse ....keep blogging...God bless
Hello, @nineglimpse! Welcome to Hive Blockchain! Living independently makes you stronger even though sometimes you feel mentally down with some of the lifestyles around you that make you question your life again. So far you're doing well. don't forget to be grateful for it and you are worthy of it.
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Hello @anggreklestari of @lovesniper from the @OCD team, thank you so much for taking the time to read my introduction blog, I am beyond grateful for everything that I have right now😊😇 Thank you my hive community for the guidance and support. Rest assured that I will further my understanding and knowledge of this platform. Be safe always💛💞
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Nice to know you here on Hive.
I am sure you have many stories to tell ❤️
All people around the world can share their own stories and indeed it must be beautiful things to read. Just don't be afraid to start writing 🌸
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Hi @travelfeed 🤗😇, I am overwhelmed knowing that there are various activities that I can engage and explore through this community. I will definitely be enjoying everything that this platform offers. Especially that most probably my blogs will be about travels I will surely be taking note of this feature. Have a great day!💛💝
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STOPor to resume write a wordSTARTHi Nine 👋 FTH here, welcome to Hive!
Nice intro, it’s one of the best I read in the past years. Feel free to share even the most random or mundane events in your life. This community is is friendly & generous to genuine content creators like you.
About living independently, it could be hard at times however, it’s one of the phases in life that one has to go through. I can feel from your post that you are a strong independent woman, you can do it… fighting 💪!!!