Hello to the Steemit community! I’ve been on and off lurking on Steem for months now but now that my semester at school is coming to an end, I felt like it’s time to write my first post here. So here is my introduceyourself post for you all so I can feel like I’m officially a part of this wonderful community!
Cabernet
I go by “cabernet” because one of my favorite types of wine is Cabernet Sauvignon. I currently live in the Midwest in the United States and have been living here for almost a decade now. Originally, I am from a small mountainous country in South Asia, Nepal. I was born in a small town surrounded by beautiful mountains on the East, West, and North and the biggest forest of the country on the South. Growing up with scenic hills, mountains, rivers, and beautiful landscapes around me all the time, I LOVE nature; being outside and soaking up the raw beauty of this planet gives me a different kind of high. Here’s a picture of me right before hiking up one of the trails in Colorado Springs when I first visited Colorado 3 summers ago:
I like adventure and thrill. I never learned how to swim and the fact that I’m terrified of large bodies of water makes me stay away from activities like rafting. The only adventurous thing I’ve crossed off my bucket list would be paragliding. Last December when I visited my family and friends in Nepal for the first time since I had moved to the US, my cousins and I made this last-minute decision and just went for it:
Culture Shock
Moving to the US in my mid-teenage years and adapting to the culture here was quite a challenge at first. The culture shock got me good and I was mostly quiet and kept to myself the first couple of years. As I started college, I was more or less compelled to get out of my comfort zone. I started understanding the norms here and as my accent got better, I felt more confident speaking with people, asking questions, and listening. After my sophomore year of college, I became a lot more social and approachable. And the rest is history… Overall, I understand what it’s like to move across the world and not have a lot of things in common with people that you interact with on the daily. So, when I come across people who are new to the US in my university, I feel what they must be going through.
I’m a semester away from finishing up graduate school with my Master in Computer Science degree. There are a lot of international students in my college that come from countries all over the world and because of what I went through with culture shock when I first moved here, I’ve started striking up conversations with people that sit next to me in class; especially the international students. This isn’t difficult to do for me now. It helps that I’m a good listener. So, I start by asking questions and things just flow from there. After all, who doesn’t like talking about themselves, right? 😊 I like hearing stories first-hand from them; listening to their stories about how they came to the US and to our University, what their life was like back in their country, how they feel about living in the states now, etc. helps me learn a lot about people and their cultures. I enjoy listening more than talking in most situations and I think this has made me friendly, approachable, and somewhat consoling.
Passions
Despite growing up in a very patriarchal society, I was fortunate enough to have parents that believed that everyone deserves equal treatment and equal education. Because of that, my parents always motivated me and my siblings to do our best and give our best at everything we did. Funny enough, my college major ended up being Computer Science which put me back into environment that was mainly male-dominated which made me work harder to excel at my field of study. In the future, I want to promote STEM and Women In Science and Engineering back in my home country where women still lack proper education and equity in the society. I believe that education is the key to leading a fruitful life and everyone deserves to be allowed to open their minds to the endless possibilities, ideas, and opportunities literacy has to offer.
I want all women, especially young girls, to understand that looks shouldn’t be the only thing that will bring food to their plates or get others’ attention. Instead of seeking successful partners, I dream of a world where young girls strive for excellence themselves. This, in turn, will scare off most people that still dwell on primitive thinking that women are only to sit still and look pretty for them to show off. With social media taking over every aspect of our lives, I think this is one the main lessons we can teach young minds.
Interests
I am very interested in travelling, especially to places that are naturally beautiful. My travel-to list consists of countries like Switzerland, Norway, New Zealand, mountains of Canada, Peru, Greece, Indonesia, Philippines, etc. Once I graduate, I first plan on travelling across my home country since I didn’t really have a chance to do that when I was 15 and left. While I’m there, I plan on bungee jumping, sky-diving, lots of hiking, and fully experiencing the beauty of my homeland.
Another major part of my life is fitness and leading a healthy lifestyle. I started lifting about 3 years ago and have continued this journey ever since. Over the course of the years, I’ve learned so much about good form, eating healthy, and keeping the mind and body both fit. I practice transcendental meditation (TM) as it helps me organize my thoughts while helping me keep the college stress level as low as possible.
Some of my other interests include photography, watching documentaries, horror/psychological movies, and stand-up comedy, self-improvement books, and doing some fake “photoshoots” to occasionally re-ignite the little bit of interest I have in modeling which I never really pursued. Here is me in my cultural outfit modeling for my sister :D
I grew up with dogs, cats, cows, goats, pigeons, and chicken always around our mini-farm in my childhood home so I have a soft-spot for animals. Ever since I moved to the states, I’ve wanted to have a pet but with school being hectic and apartments being difficult when it comes to pets, once I graduate and move down South for my job, I plan on getting a little puppy of my own.
Overall, I look forward to graduating, starting a new life in Texas, and learning, excelling, and growing along the way.
So, this is me, cabernet, telling you a little bit about myself. Thank you so much for reading!
Welcome to Steemit of you! Glad to have you on Steemit. Continue doing good post.
I wish you the best! Hope you gonna have fun with our community and see you soon.
Thank you for the warm welcome!
Thank you too..
Hello you look like a very cool person. Welcome to steemit.
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Thank you very much!
You came to steemit in a good time, in 2018 big stuff will happen! Good luck and enjoy!
Welcome to Steemit @cabernet , have a beautiful day beautiful :D Anyways if you wish to learn more about steemit can checkout @steemitguide for more information and guides.
Took my time going through you posts here, on steemit and i think your content is great. Keep up the good work, you convinced me is worth following you :)
Thank you so much @romanian-abroad! :)
I applaud you so much for this. I wish more young girls realized their potential and started working on themselves instead of idolizing superficiality and empty popularity. As women we don't have to abandon our feminine traits to grow, just to realize that it is only a part of the whole that we can become.
Welcome to Steemit! It seems that you have a lot of interesting things to say, looking forward to read more from you. :-)
Hi @irime.
Uhm.. Hi back?
I have followed and gave upvote to your account @irime. If there is time, please visit my blog @ jharyadi.
Greetings know from Indonesia and good luck always.
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Hay as you said you are using this platform for Months not its your introduction post so I do Welcome you here on this platform and enjoy it
Thank you!
Your welcome
Your comment really confused me so I just checked out your profile and you have some interesting posts. I can't tell if you're just super sassy or just joking but I enjoyed your blogs and some of your resteems. "Should you continue steemit? " was hilarious. I look forward to seeing more of your posts!
Hay are you from India. Why I am asking, because of cloth you had wear in last photo.
Well, I thought you read my post! I mention exactly where I'm from in it haha
Hay l read your post again and what are you fine as you are from Nepal. But not now. Hay that means do you know hindi also .
Welcome to steemit :)
Great intro! Welcome aboard!
Hey, welcome to steemit!
Hello, @ cabernet ! you're very interesting,intelligent and inspiring person! Glad I found your blog here on liimit! Nice to read about your thoughts,ideas,your life story ! I shall wait for your new posts :)
You look even more gorgeous in our cultural dress...
A steemian from Nepal here :)
Do you have a personal blog? aside from steemit?
This is one of the best introduction post I've read here on steemit.You're so awesome @cabernet ! :)
I 'm new here too and have also recently published my intro post here
It's a bit different from normal intro posts... Do read it and tell me what you think about it :) https://steemit.com/introduceyourself/@creatovert/hello-steemit-you-have-a-creatovert-here
new revolution among young girls.keep your motivation on it up.
followed, upvoted and resteemed.
Welcome to...
Hi @cabernet, welcome to the steemit world,lots of interesting things are there, like that your intro post too very very interesting and something thrilling to read. you are an courageous and open minded women. you have good vision mind. your expectation and thought about women education and equity are will be the great and will make an another
Hey @kunani. Thank you for such sweet words. I try to do good, be good, and be grateful. Simple, effective ways to be happy and stay on track!
Cheers!
Wow, you are superwoman. Studying computer science, into healthy and fitness, plus you love life! We need more women like you sharing their adventures. It’s more inspirational than I think you realize. Can you tell I’m excited to have you here? Welcome to steemit, there is a ton of people to met, groups to join, and fun to be had. Let me know if you have any questions. You can always find me on my blog or chatting in the minnow support group, I hope you join! See you around!
Thank you @kubbyelizabeth! I'm thrilled to meet more determined women like us who strive to expand their horizons together!
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Thank you for the tips!
Welcome to steemit.. its a wonderful community..
My advice to you is that you should visit blogs of other people and comment on them first. Dont write your posts yet because you have less followers and that blog will get so many less views. Make your following this way and then start writing posts
May the power of cryptos be in your favour
Regards
Thank you for the handy tip!
Sry, but I don't think thats a good advice - Why not comment on others while still posting yourself ;) I mean you don't need to post every day - but just commenting for weeks won't help I think...
The hike was rough but yes totally worth it. They actually have a helicopter that will take u there.
Welcome cabernet !!!
So glad you started posting and joined steemit ! Can't wait to read more from you.
Thank you!!
Welcome to cabernet
Thank you!
Welcome..... to the new world. Cheers.
Welcome to a fellow Bitcoin enthusiast,cabernet!! I hope you will enjoy your time here on Steem! Look forward to your upcoming posts, mate!
Welcome. I pray things turn around for you. Good luck!
Welcome to Steemit cabernet and I'm sure you'll have a great time here!! :)
Welcome to steemit cabernet! just express yourself and the things that you enjoy and you will do fine here.
Very interesting story. Welcome to Steemit !!
Nice post and cool pics. Welcome!
Welcome to steemit.
I wanted to get into TM but I have a bit of trouble to find some material to start with. Could you recomned me a youtubechannel?
Enjoy your stay here
Thank you for the comment, flipstar! As far as I know, you have to learn TM form a licensed TM teacher in person. I'm not aware of what other options there are regarding how to get started with TM other than visiting the sites that offer this choice in person. If you want to get into meditation in general, there are many different types but for TM, I don't think online videos will be helpful. I may be wrong though. I learned it ~8 years ago and haven't had the need to go back.
Hi @cabernet, welcome to steemIt this is a wonderful place.
Hey cab (I hope I am allowed to shorten cabernet that way ;)!)
Glad you got on steemit, seems like you have a lot to tell.
I think that social media and the resulting constant comparing with others leads to many mental issues - especially for younger girls since they often compare themselves to models and other celebs. Social media is great - but that's definitely one of the downsides to it.
Different topic - You mentioned you want to travel to Switzerland - If Austrias mountains are fine as well, you might check my blog for some hike reports ;)
Greets and have fun on steemit!
Hey austrianguy! Cabernet was already shortened, jeez! Haha.
I had just read a blog by @rok-sivante about the DOs and DONTs on steem and the key point was making and allowing quality comments on people's blogs. Thanks for your remarks and an invite to check out your page. Very cool stuff!
Cabernet isn't that short :P
Using styled textes + with good pictures to underline content is the way to go!
If you have any questions, feel free to ask here or in the chat! I think you should try to find your own unique style - Just watch @bypaul's blog for example. He hasn't been around long but his posts are already working - And he is not even that active in the community!
Cabernet is an amazing wine. Looks like you're living your life up to your namesake.
Good luck on all your adventures. Looking forward to seeing you move forward and up!
Welcome on Steemit, @cabernet ! You look like you have the perfect profile a of digital nomad :) Looking forward discovering more about your travels and articles and life :) Followed!
welcome! just followed you,greetings from Athens,Greece :)
:D Thank you!!
You look stunning in the cultural outfit. Very welcome here, and we would like to See many posts from you
Thank you!!
Congratulations for your first post!
See you around SteemitHello @Cabernet & Wellcome!
Welcome to Steemit Its a great place here 😃
Welcome to steemit! and that's a great intro, keep sharing your adventure :)
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Welcome to Steemit! You are beautiful! :)
hi there @cabernet! So happy to find you here. I love connecting with new friends from all over the world. I will follow you and I hope you do the same so we can stay connected. :)
Hello @cabernet! I am @gogogadgetupvote and your post has been selected by @jznsamuel as an entry in my [DAILY INTRODUCEYOURSELF POST BOUNTY] contest! I have Upvoted and Resteemed your post, as well as given you a follow! Thanks for joining the platform and taking the time to introduce yourself! I will be keeping an eye out for your future posts!
Welcome to steemit and this is one of the best introduceyourself posts I have seen!
I'd love to see some posts about transcendental meditation; as that is something I have never heard about before.
Hi cabernet! Nice too meet you here...
Welcome to Steemit! I like your intro. You will be SUPER here! 😉
Welcome to steemit dear, the adventures should be parts of our life, best regard.
Welcome to the steemit :)
Thanks for sharing. Your writing is very easy to read. i bet you would be easy to hold a conversation with. When you are in the states you should check out havisupia falls in nevada! Seems like it would be something u would enjoy.
Check out an earlier post i made about it
https://steemit.com/travel/@lanceswallart/hidden-paradise-in-the-u-s
Cheers!
Great video! The hike on the rocky trails sounds rough but I'm sure the view of that waterfall made it worth it. Beautiful pictures and well put together videos!