Introducing me.
So hi, hello, hey!? Anyone there?
This feels like public speaking... I've never been very good at that. Actually, I'm terrible at it. Something about attention focused on me makes me choke up. So bear with me, whilst I try to introduce myself, which is not something I've really had to do, ever. I'm really quite a private person.
So I'm Lisa. Hi nice to meet you!
Ive come to Hive mainly because I want to read all the cool shit you have on here. My husband is here, Hi Honey @Rubido! He really likes the content and people here, and being as he is generally an excellent judge of character and atmosphere I feel confident that I will like it here to.
The third and most important person that completes our family trio is our son. Our superbly goofy, fountain of joy and chaos in equal measure 6 year old. He actually had his first day of primary/elementary school yesterday. It's a curious feeling to be both sad and delighted in equal measure that he grows so damn fast.
Ok, back to me. Honestly? It was nice to divert the focus for a bit then.
Uhmmm...so...
I really enjoy making things. It could be a something as basic as learning a new crochet stitch to as my husband puts it 'house bashing' to renovate a room (although he doesn't trust me with the power tools... I'm too clumsy I guess)
I am not always the most creative person. I find lots of inspiration from others which usually leads me towards a unique creation. Above all I love the process, it's like therapy.
I guess a good analogy to how I create would be cooking; solid ingredients, put together in different ways to yield a new result. Not always good; sometimes spectacular. It's those moments that make me feel a great sense of accomplishment.
Regardless of the technicalities, art, crafts, and creating things with my hands brings me great joy and satisfaction. There are of course other things which I thoroughly enjoy. For example. I love to read and learn more about History. Particularly ancient history. Learning more about the origins of our early civilizations, and how they shaped and influence the cultures we have today is fascinating. The oftentimes forgotten histories of the everyday person intrigue me. Ruins, both great and small, ancient and relatively modern provoke curiosity and reflection.
This all probably goes a long way towards explaining why I dreamed of being an archeologist when I was a kid. Not a Howard Carter, but a Time Team cast member (I don't know if anyone will get that reference.)
I also dreamt of being a flower fairy, but that never happened either. Actually that's one of the earliest dreams I ever had, I still remember wondering if it was real or not?
OK focus Lisa. What else should I share? Errr....honey help? @rubido is being remarkably taciturn. He has a memory like an old goat (apparently goats do indeed have a good memory, an he is a capricorn), you'd think he would just bounce a few things back at me that I've said before, maybe? I guess it's for the best, unfiltered me. Yay for you.
I like to think that I am quietly funny, maybe even nuanced? But that's probably just a band aid over "not really funny by a country mile." But I try! Wasn't there a post recently about someone's views on participation awards? I feel like those are the only ones I win. Oops.
This is probably the best I can do for my very first post. Hurrah! Publicly speaking about myself is a singularly peculiar endeavor. Maybe future posts might give a more of an insight into who I am....Like an onion I've got layers (an old analogy but nether the less a good one), hopefully this post doesn't stink like one.
Welcome to the Hive!!
Oh, I started out being super introverted and now... the communities here have made me comfortable enough to plaster bits and bobs of me all over :D
There are so many communities you can step right in and will find a place, and I am going to drop a few in case you are interested.
@ladiesofhive
@needleworkmonday
@proofofbrain
And there are so many talented artists here and you will fit right in
You still have a chance to be that Flower Fairy - virtually :D
Hey thank you for the kind welcome, I've already joined @ladiesofhive and @needleworkmonday, I'm going to hop on over to @proofofbrain and check them out. Thanks for the suggestions!
One more I think you will find their questions interesting to tackle
@ecotrain
Have funnnn :D
-Hi there! @iaura Ma'am, your post was truly fascinating. You know what I am not into introducing myself that much in public in one instance..that will be self-killing (not suicide hehe) for us because not all eyes have a positive retina haha! Let them know you with your works..and gradual introduction. Well, whatever you have in your skills like crafts, talents be thankful..what you have done there was beautiful, and as long as you are contented and happy for everything you do, that is what matters, even if you do or draw a single line there, if that is beautiful in your eyes and you got your objective on doing that, then its a success. Hehe sometimes we truly do some "extra-something in our craft for some purpose to conveyed useful messages for...ourselves hehe..aha..for ourselves so who have the right to judge your work negatively. Just be confident and be yourself, stand on your principles, and never allow others to step on your dignity because this is our crowning glory. As much as possible never spend even a minute nor throwing a glance at worthless things, never hurt anyone in any way, offline/online...BUT if others or few will abuse you well. it's a very different story!
The fish art was pretty awesome, my goodness haha! Anyway..welcome to Hive! You could engage well here, join contests and challenges...Ahw... Do your best to create an entry that you think is best and aligned with the requirements and guidelines of the contests. I also loved to join contests, even before, not only on photographs..in writing contests too not only here on Hive. In my former platform, I joined a lot of contests there, and by God graces I won some, not only in content creation but with quality comments too. I won my rewards/award because of quality and creativity NOT BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN FAVORED by anyone, even if I received extra rewards aside from what I got from the prize, it's because of the quality of my work, especially If the one who gave you an especial reward is known to be fair and have the self-respect to his/her self!!!. Because when I was in focus on everything I do, I am giving my best..especially when I am not restricted/distracted with other matters like time element and career/school/family situations. If ANYONE, say something negative about your winnings? Hahaha..well consider that a great source of BIG LAUGH, (laughter is the best medicine)because nobody knows yourself well than you. And pretty sure the judges who have chosen your craft have their integrity and respect to their selves, and also fair to give their rightful judgment. Ignore those words from people who just talk without even knowing how everything happens. It's their happiness to throw such not-so-good things to other people, and not just minding their business. Just forgive them..and pray for them to get their happiness in their lives, but if too much then, of course, you have the right to defend yourself in a dignified way!.
So, I hope you enjoy your journey here in Hive, you have a wonderful son and are blessed with priceless treasures, your family, take good care of them. May God bless you and your family always!🌷💚❤💚🙏
Hehehe pardon me for a lengthy comment, It's my natural way of engaging with an article that got my attention, which I think is relevant to what I read..WELCOME TO HIVE!"
Have a blessed morning!🙏
#dreemer
Thank you for such a wonderful and welcoming reply to my post. It's really touched my heart.
"never hurt anyone in any way, offline/online.."
I try to live by this. There is so much hurt in the world that I do my part however small to try to be as kind as possible, sometimes that involves some careful diplomacy but if nothing else, I know in my heart of hearts I am doing the best I can to make the place a little better.
"You could engage well here, join contests and challenges...Ahw... Do your best to create an entry that you think is best and aligned with the requirements and guidelines of the contests."
I have seen a few contests so far, but I think I need to find my confidence first before I join any. I am however reading the entries submitted to them. I enjoyed reading your contest entry about willpower for the #inspiration theme.
"The fish art was pretty awesome, my goodness haha! Anyway..welcome to Hive!"
Thank you and thank you 😂, it was fun and one of those spur of the moment ideas. They always seem to be the best for me. I don't creatively respond well to planning.
"So, I hope you enjoy your journey here in Hive, you have a wonderful son and are blessed with priceless treasures, your family, take good care of them. May God bless you and your family always!🌷💚❤💚🙏"
I am blessed 😇 to know just how lucky I am to have the wonderful family and friends I do. I wish you all the best as well. Have a great day 💕
P. S. I am unsure as to how to quote in the ecency app. I hope the quotes within the" "display properly.
I see that you put that fish picture as a cover 😁
Joke aside it's pretty cool what you did here :
Did you ever finish it? That could be a cool post! Awesome to have you here!
Edit: Shit!!! @lionmom told me I am going far with my joke, I ain't gonna edit it out because it's some really quality banter.
@rubido, was it too much?
I'll get you back it's fine 😁.... The koi, well it kinda was finished, as far as I wanted to go with it anyway. It's rare I ever finish a project, I actually have a theory on why that is ( at least specifically to me.) Maybe I'll turn that into a post, or maybe there's not enough meat to it. I'll have to draft. Thanks @lionmom I know you've got my back 😎
Omg, I remember already telling you it wasn't finished, and you told me it was, and then I said no it isn't, and then you said no it's finished, and it kept going like this for a while, until someone finally fell asleep 😄
I think you could rock anything @iaura, do your thang!
Your confidence in my abilities is reassuring @edprivat
Also I don't remember this conversation 🤔 or falling asleep. Oops.
Already working on my first proper post, just made a rough draft, going to keep trying to polish it and get some good pics over the next few days.
It was kind of a joke, I don't think we've ever fell asleep together, facing each other on a chair with a glass in our hand.
That would be very comical... 😁
Can't wait!!!
OK phew. I don't think I've ever been black out drunk, but would I remember if I was 🤔
hahaha nope you wouldn't
Nah I agree that fish is awesome, as for too far... It's never too far until the bottles are flying at you across the room 😁
Sounds like home 😆
But did you see the plecostomus at the end?
I had to go google it though.
I laughed out loud. Ok, since you didn't know what it was, how funny was it when you found it?
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Thank you very much. Glad to be here 😊
Welcome to hive @iaura
I believe you are going to enjoy it here
Thank you! I think it's going to be fun! I've just had a look at your photography. That's one skill I have never been able to master.
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I'm @dandays - The Luckiest Guy I Know. I'm the one he won't stop talking about. Him. Me. I know about your home and your mother and a little bit about Rick and some other stuff.
I'm a pro with death. I've never introduced myself like this before and now that I said that I'm uncertain how to continue.
Hi nice to meet you! I also know a little about you too, does that make us equal?
What you didn't know is that it took me a good long while to figure out how to reply to this. I can do uncertainty too you see. But one thing is certain I only say what I mean.
SO, it's nice to formally make your Acquaintance, very happy to be here and thanks for the welcome.
Hi Lisa, I think this is a great introduction. Where has the time gone. Your boy was a baby last time we saw you. Looking forward to hearing more from you, and from Hubby. I love creating too. Beading is my thing, and stringing beads. I love the drawings you have shared. They are great. S.
My thought was true, glad that Rubido's got his wife on here! Love seeing the family teams on here. Your son sounds a lot like ours haha, goofy, fun and chaos! LOL :D
Looking forward to seeing you around!