Hello Steemit. My name is Amy and I'm new here.
I'm in the process of forging and floating through my third decade of life. I want to be an entertainer, a leatherworker, an artist, an underwater welder, a writer, a Spanish speaker, a computer person, a camera woman, an activist. I assure you, the list goes on. However, I'm just human, so I only do some of these things. But I do my best and I pretty much never get bored.
I live in a brownstown apartment, filled with music-makers and personal treasures collected from my lives before, facing a park. I sit and I watch dogs being walked there from my living room windows - in a big red papasan chair, drinking coffee, writing songs, procrastinating, etcetera. This is noteworthy, me watching the world go by, only because for several years before now, I've always been the one moving and leaving and going by.
I taught English in South Korea in 2015. It's safe to say I lived for moments like these, when students made pinecone hearts to stand in.
In recent years, I've lived/traveled/worked in South Korea, Spain, and New Zealand - all for different motivations - including money, love, newness, and escapism. Somehow, all those steps have landed me here, in a sometimes very cold place called Minneapolis. It's a city I'm in love with, yet never in a million years thought I would call home .
I do a number of odd-jobs and passions to make my humble living. Most recently, I've been posing nude for artists all over the Twin Cities. They recreate the intricate details of my figure on paper with varied strokes of watercolor, pencil, charcoal, and paints. They revere and appreciate my body's rounded mounds of tissue and the milky skin that covers it.
My 14 to 27-year-old self would've never believed someone could find those things beautiful.
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See the resemblance?
My other main source of income: teaching English to adorable kids in China via the web. I work for a Chinese company called VIPKID and I absolutely love it. My hours start anywhere from 8pm to 3:30am and I finish around sunrise - when the buildings around the park turn pink and my living room windows start to shimmer in a certain way that only lasts for about 20 minutes.
As for passions.....I'm a singer. My voice is how I can best tap into my soul's juices and leak them out into the world. Singing certain Cat Power songs is the easiest way to make myself cry. Way back when, that role was filled by Celine Dion, then Mariah Carey, and many, many more. I'm currently in a band with my talented, tech-y lover, @kindstranger . We call our project Bathing Belles.
Here's a snippet of one of the first songs I ever wrote:
In short, I'm happy where I am. It's where I told myself I wanted to be a few months ago. That feels good. I make my own work hours and manage my perfect combination of stability and freedom. I'm surrounded by art and music almost always, and I have lots to share and learn from everyone here in the Steemit community. I'm following a few of my besties into the Steemit world: @kindstranger @jessandthesea @fictions @wolfcat . They all inspire me severely, so check them out.
Me, so happy to finally be here!
If you'd like to hear an original song, check out my first Steemit Open Mic submission ;)
The girl's got PIPES! Awesome intro post @amyinautumn. Looking forward to watching more of your stories unfold here on steemit- happy to have ya! <3
Thank you @dayleeo. I'm super excited about all these happenings here at Steemit!
I know it can feel a bit overwhelming at times, If you ever have any questions feel free to give a holler!
Dam your introduction was good you just made me feel incredibly lazy.
Nice work
Oh no -that's not the point, @shai-hulud I promise! Also, I'm a lazy lion most of the time too, so don't feel bad. That's why I make money just sitting and posing after all.... ;)
Thanks for heading over to my page I appreciate it.
Its awesome to see how well you interact with everyone here its something I'm going to have to work on.
Look forward to hearing more of that voice
YAY AMY! So happy to see you here. Yet another place for our lives to overlap <3
LOVE YOU BB @jessandthesea
Welcome to Steemit! What a wonderful intro post. You have such amazing energy! You're going to fit in perfectly here.
@lenadr I appreciate that! Glad my energy's flowing through the interweb ;)
:) <3 <3 <3
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STOPWelcome to Steemit!!! I have only been here for a short time, but have had a great experience. I hope you do to. I like to post outdoor and wildlife photographs. If you are interested please check out my blog. (O:
Yes! @vilmore I love the great out doors! I fell in love with birds when I was traveling in New Zealand....You a bird person? This isn't my photo, but these birds - Tuis - have the most amazing vocal powers! Two voice boxes. They range from robotic to normal song and are known to imitate lawn mowers and people....I have to restrain myself from nerding down the bird rabbit hole right now.....
Bird people unite!
Aint dat da troof.
Wow, that's a neat bird! Yeah I also enjoy bird watching. We don't have any tropical birds here, but we do have many beautiful and interesting ones to look at. We have many different larger birds of prey, to all kinds of small ones. I will look forward to your future posts! (O:
Wow! that is a great voice you have there. You had a great introduction. Welcome to steemit. Look forward to reading and commenting on your blog
Thank you thank you thank you @seareader1. More songs and random things I think about to come!
Your very welcome. I think you are brave for modeling as well. way to go
Damn girl! I got chills 😊 Welcome! I look forward to seeing more from you. I’m definitely going to follow you to see what comes next 💜
Thanks for reading @cristinamuah!! If you're interested, I've posted another of my songs for the steemit #openmic. There's lots of awesome entries to watch this week!
I’ll check it out :)
Hi @amyinautumn , welcome to @steemit, I can help you to explain a little about steemit. because I believe that you can be the best blogger and contributor on this site. So I'll follow you and you follow me ^. ^
@johntor
Thank you for the welcome @johntor!!
Welcome to Steemit from Indonesia, this is an amazing platform for creativity and imagination. Share, comment and make friends
Thank you very much @lopezdacruz! I'm super excited to be here.
you are beautiful, good luck)
Thank you @frank1in <3
Very in depth Intro, Loved it. Looking forward to your additions to this community
Thanks for taking the time to read @rymeske !
Hey Amy, welcome to steemit. I am sure you going to have a good time here in this community :)
Thank you @skysnap! The party is just getting started.
Welcome to join steemit community, hope you can provide color and share information more useful anyone who read it, regards to know from me @teukukhaidir
Hey, thank you for the warm welcome @teukhaidir ! I'll do my best ;)
Welcome @amyinautumn . Wonderful voice and sing you've got there. I did not know you played the guitar. Am glad you are here on steemit. Hope you have a lovely time. I upvoted you,its small, but just a sign of my good will.
Am on a contest now and I really need your vote. All you need do is click this link https://steemit.com/contest/@jaynie/the-never-would-i-ever-challenge-3-sports
And then upvote my comment @stellastella in the comment section.
That will help me win the sports contest. Thanks a lot for your anticipated help. You can join the contest also if you desire. Thanks alot for your help
welcome to steemit! have fun and patience in here! i bet you will realize that this community is really great and different from all the others
Yes, I'm enjoying dipping my toes in! There's a lot to process in the meantime! Thanks for the warm welcome.
Great intro post @amyinautumn! Thanks for joining Steemit! I am @gogogadgetupvote and I found your intro post thanks to a link that @shai-hulud sent me in my Daily "Introduceyourself Post" Bounty! I have upvoted and resteemed your intro, as well as given you a follow! Be sure to check out my contest post I linked, there are several useful articles linked at the bottom for new users!
Thank you @gogogadgetupvote! And @shai-hulud. I'll definitely check out the contest. Appreciate the warmth and support! <3