BLOG 15: The Journey: Happy First Blogsary

"It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." - Confucius

I started to join a blog with the straightforward goal of establishing a platform for everyone to express our ideas, passions, and experiences. What began as a friendly discussion evolved into a dedication to chronicling our lives, from significant life events to ordinary occurrences. I didn’t know that my background in elementary and high school would be used on this platform. Back then, I was a Feature Writer and Editorial Writer for our school paper and a grand slam winner in Essay Writing.

My blogs expanded as the days continued into weeks and months, and I was able to interact with people who either had similar experiences or were just reassured by my narrative. Every post has demonstrated our development, inventiveness, and strengthening relationships. As I reflect, we see that my blog is more than just a collection of words; it is a record of my journey, the memories I have made, and the community I have developed.

HAPPY FIRST BLOGSARY!👏🤞

I still remember how I started here on Hive. I had no idea how to start a blog; my sister told me it was an earning platform. But as the months went by, my blogs on Hive became more like a diary. Writing blogs can be difficult, especially when you have to correct all the grammar, since it's in English. Nevertheless, it wasn’t a hindrance for us to stop.

I would like to thank Miss @jeannmazing for making this happen. Thank you for always answering all my questions and clarifications about this platform and for helping me explore the necessary tools to curate my blogs. Despite your busy schedule, you still manage to address any concerns and make our blogs worth reading.

To my sister @chrmshly, thank you for introducing me to this platform. It has become my comfort zone, healing my inner child and reminding me of one of my strengths in writing and expressing myself through blogs.

And lastly, to the Hive Community, thank you so much for this platform. It helps many future writers and bloggers expand their expressions and reflect their thoughts through blogging. I know it’s no longer just about the earnings, but about the experiences that everyone shares.

I am sharing with you all my first blogs when I started here on Hive. It was a heartfelt experience because I didn’t know you would take the time to read and engage with me through my blogs. You all made me feel more motivated to blog about my experiences. Thank you, everyone, for always upvoting, reblogging, and commenting. My blog wouldn’t have been curated without all of you. Thank you so much🤞

I started using this platform last November 11, 2024. I was nervous and uncertain when I first started blogging. The idea of sharing my ideas and experiences with the world was frightening, and I asked myself, "What if no one is interested in what I have to say?" I wondered if my posts would get lost in the deluge of content or if anyone would be interested in my experiences. But as time went on, I came to understand that blogging is really about sharing, what matters to me and expressing myself, not about getting approval from other people. I will continue to write even if only a small number of individuals find my words meaningful. My anxiety of going unheard gradually subsided as I came to appreciate the process of speaking up.

This is my November earnings. Getting paid for writing serves as a reminder of the time and effort I've put into producing material, not as a means of boasting or showcasing. It's a little way for me to thank the community for its encouragement and support. This accomplishment would not have been possible without each and every upvote, comment, and share, for which I am thankful. Seeing that my thoughts have not only struck a chord with readers but have also advanced my writing career feels affirming. The profits, in my opinion, are not so much something to brag about as they are a reflection of the connections and common experiences this platform has provided. It's about enjoying the ride and the chance to continue doing what I love.

I used to create my blogs during work hours since I don’t have a complete setup at my boarding house. Here at my workplace, when it's not busy, I try to write blogs on my laptop and label them with the week I plan to post them. Creating my blogs has now become part of my leisure time, and I feel very happy and satisfied with my work once it's done. Sometimes, I struggle when I run out of topics to write about. I believe blogs are more impactful when we share them based on our own experiences.

To all of my fellow Hivers,

Never stop being passionate and spreading your message! Writing is only one aspect of blogging; another is connecting with others via the creative expression of your ideas, experiences, and views. Keep in mind that your distinct viewpoint counts, even when you're having a hard time or aren't feeling motivated. Every blog post you make has the capacity to uplift, educate, or even amuse readers. Thus, let's continue to advance, investigate novel concepts, and produce content that is true to ourselves. Keep writing, and together, let's keep changing the world, one post at a time!

And don’t forget to engage with others, keep upvoting, commenting, reblogging and following each in everyone😘

Thank you for being with me in this milestones! Happy First Blogsary👏