Hi. My name is Draven Xarcell Vestatt from North Carolina USA. I am fumbling with what to say in my introduction to the Hive Community, simply because I am a private person and I don't like to talk about myself or family. So I hope the Hive community can appreciate what I am about to share...
PERSONALITY
First, I am a very opinionated guy who loves to discuss ideas. I like to sit around in my spare time creating things and improving designs on existing systems. Although, I am not much for gossip or small talk. Actually, come to think of it, I really don't talk much at all. Not unless I really have something to say.
People who meet me consider me to be quiet, polite, and well mannered. The ones that actually get to know me, find me to be compassionate, understanding, respectful, and complicated.
Some people may find me to be disagreeable. I really hate that, but I like to think it is because I am capable of questioning things. I like to do my own research on an idea or topic before coming to a conclusion. Everything in life has its PROS & CONS, and I believe a wise person can see this no matter how trivial the subject matter is.
EDUCATION
I am mostly self-educated and avid learner. I took several community college classes, but never earned a degree. However, I have earned several certifications & diplomas in various aspects and industries ranging from Public Notary to Clinical Hypnotherapy(yes, this is a real thing that is accredited and has a US federal job code number).
WORK EXPERIENCE
I have professional work experience in major big-box retail(12yrs), business development & branding(4yrs), project management(2yrs), documentation writing(100+), web hosting(5yrs), front-end web development(15yrs), graphic design(8yrs), and photography(4yrs).
PERSONAL PROJECTS
I have several personal projects that I work on in my spare time, such as my own CSS & XML framework, a universal language, a modular board game, and a private project that consumes most of that time. However, I don't currently earn a living on any of these projects and I don't know if any of them will ever be fully completed.
EMPLOYMENT
I used to own my own business that offered web hosting, web design, graphic design, photography, and helped get small businesses online. After 16 years(2005-2021), I had to let this go due to health reasons. I was recently diagnosed(Apr2021) with Parkinson's Disease and this is the first time I have said it publicly, so I hope the Hive community can respect that. Typing with both hands has become almost impossible for me and slow.
CHARITY
I have put in thousands of hours into Free Open Source Software(FOSS) projects. I have helped direct local community blood drives that have raised about 200+ pints that saves up to 600 lives, food drives that has raised about 2+ tons, and book drives that has raised 1000+ for schools.
Since 2017, I have volunteered as a on-call cook at my local county Hospice & Palliative Care facility where I work 13 hour shifts 1-5 days a month, covering other employee vacation and sick days.
FAMILY
My family consists of an amazing wife whom I adore from Cebu Philippines, and I have two daughters. One is an adult now, and the other is still a teenager. I have 4 brothers with one being recently deceased and another who was born deaf. I do know sign language, but I am quite rusty.
HOBBYS
I enjoy watching movies & shows from every genre except maybe musicals. I like music from every genre, but mostly electronic. I also play AAA video games on the big screen, not on PC or on mobile devices.
WHY AM I HERE?
I was doing some research on censorship-free, decentralized, and privacy oriented applications when I found out about DBLOG. From there I found out about Hive. I am new to blockchain technologies and can't say I understand it, yet. Hive seems promising, but I am not sure how I feel about it. I think it has some great ideas, but I also find it confusing and overwhelming. I am thankful for how friendly the community has been thus far.
SPECIAL THANKS
I would personally like to thank @traciyork & @lovesniper for pointing me in the right direction as a new Hive member. Thank you.
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Welcome to hive!
North caroline such a great place. Visit few times and great place to live.
Sorry for the Parkinson. My grandmother had it and know it's difficult. Hope we advance finding effective treatment.
I think you will like hive. You will find lot of people that want the same as you. very helpful community.
Yes, at first hive and all eco system is kind overwhelming. Try to dedicate some time to know how it works.
Basically you have Hive and lot of dapps running over it. Hive is a fork from steem.
Few tips for u:
welcome and keep hiving
I definitely appreciate your intro, @xarcell and thank you so much for the shout out. One of the main reasons I'm still here on Hive is because so many people pointed me in the right direction almost four years ago when I joined as a total crypto-blockchain-investment n00b.
I'm sorry to hear about your Parkinson's diagnosis, and I also appreciate you sharing it with the community. I was diagnosed with Essential Tremor a few years back, and any time I've mentioned it on Hive, I've been met with kindness and compassion so I have high hopes you'll have a similar experience. While there is still a bit of a Wild West vibe to the community, there are lots of good people here to keep the balance.
Please feel free to tag me any time you have a question, and I'll do my best to help you out. And hello from New Hampshire! 😊
We are pleased for having you here. Feel free to explore the platform. You have so much to offer since you have a lot of experience about business..
Have a nice day ahead.Welcome to Hive @xarcell
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STOPWelcome, Xarcell! Im new here too and I just made my intro post.
People who are labeled as quiet are usually the ones who are good to converse with since what they talk about are often filled with substance.
And hello to your wife! Im also a Cebuana and who knows, maybe we were neighbors? Haha. Amping mo!
Welcomeee to the HIVE Blockchain! 😉 And greeetings from Vienna 🇦🇹
Welcomeee to the HIVE Blockchain! 😉 And greeetings from Vienna 🇦🇹
Hey Xarcell, my name is Emilian and I am plant medicine practitioner. Recently I've worked with a pacient who has parkinson's disease, we see really good results, more control and movement thanks to Kambo. Please read my post about Kambo and try to find practitioner in your area. Let me know if you have any questions. See this post: https://ecency.com/hive-120078/@ritualhealing/vaccine-of-the-forest-traditional
Hi Draven , I see you got directions already but I just came by to say welcome. Hope you will like it here and by reading you intro and bio of life I think you will have stories enough to tell.
Maybe enrols your wife aswell😉 let me know if you need help.
For most just have fun
Have a great tuesday