Who am I? It’s a big and difficult question, and one I probably won’t finish answering in the time that I spend typing up this post on my phone’s keyboard (mostly because I’m still figuring it out to be honest). But I’ll try anyway.
To start with, I’m British. Which explains perfectly why I have spent a considerable and ridiculous amount of time panicking over what to write about myself. We’re not great at this stuff.
The truth is, I’m happiest when eating. The below image will give you an idea of the happiness that food (in this instance, pizza) fills me with. So you can imagine the delight that a year split between living in Paris and Rome gave me. Ultimate foodie capitals.
It was 2018, I was 21, and I set off to spread my wings for the first time, leaving London behind me. I studied Modern Languages (French and Italian of course) and so this was to be my ‘year abroad’ experience. I was plagued by homesickness at the very beginning, too anxious to even leave my apartment and walk the streets of Paris. Now, four years on and sitting here in the middle of a backpacking trip through Mexico, 21 year-old me feels like a world away (although she does still pop in sometimes). 2018 ended up being a great year. A year that gifted me with friends from far and wide, a first love that rode me around Rome on the back of his motorbike and fed me pasta followed by ice cream followed by a digestivo, a newfound confidence, and a thirst to venture even further out into the world.
Then the world fell to its knees in 2020, and my graduation inconveniently coincided with the fall. Two long years of job hunting, and then eventually being unhappily employed, wondering what I was going to do with myself, and a break-up (yes the Italian-food feeding motorcyclist) followed.
My love for languages and my curiosity for culture catapulted me into my first backpacking adventure around Latin-America. Finally, a chance to learn Spanish! The adventure began in Colombia, momentarily transported me into Central America (it’s rainy season there and it rains enough in London, but I’ll be back I swear!) and now finds me in Mexico. The land of enchiladas and mariachi. A country I have dreamed of coming to. I won’t go too far in to the travel stuff here, that’ll be for another day and another read. But it’s what lead me to this moment and writing this post. I wouldn’t have known about this platform if it weren’t for my Dear Friend George @vanbliss, who I met (fortunately) on this travel journey. Thanks George.
Aside from the travelling, I am the youngest of three girls. I’m telling you that because I feel like you need to know that. It’s important.
I will fight anyone who tries to say that Indian food is not the best in the world - also important.
And for me, there would be no point living in a world where music doesn’t exist. You may think that sounds obvious, but trust me I have met people who just do not listen to music, nor do they have any kind of interest in it. Blasphemy, I know.
I’m sure an entire post dedicated to that wonderful art will follow soon.
Hopefully you’ll have a bit of a better idea of who I am by now, and how I ended up here. I’m still really not sure what I want to do with my life (I’m hoping 25 isn’t too old to still not know) or what my life’s purpose is. So until then I’ll be here basically just plodding along (I’ll get there eventually I’m sure).
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Great first post Simi!
I love the foodie photo with the blur from the speed in which your food was travelling :)
Lots of details included which I'm sure will help the folks on here to help you out with suggestions on communities that might be of interest to you.
Enjoy Mexico!!
The pizza did indeed have a short life span. Thanks George!
Hey @plodding-along! This is @indayclara from the @ocd team. Congratulations and welcome to Hive!
Not everyone got it all figured out in their 20's so no need to worry on that. Eventually, as you go through life, you will find yourself "finding your purpose" or simply being joyful in everything you do. Hive can be a great avenue for you to share your thoughts or adventures around the world! Here are communities I think you will like: Foodies Bee Hive coz we know you love food!, Pinmapple - share here your travel stories, Hive Lingual - meet other language enthusiasts, and Cross cultures.
It is amazing that you pursued your passion in singing and playing guitar! You can share us your talent in Hive Open Mic or Music. If you want to upload a video, use 3speak.tv.
Starting your journey here on Hive can be overwhelming so it's good to do your research and ask around. You can also read: How To Get A Great Start on the Hive Blockchain.
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Hi Clara! Thanks so much for all the community suggestions and advice. Will definitely be checking them out for my future posts :) you're right, there's a lot going on on here so can be a little overwhelming. Happy to be here though!
Heyooo, welcome welcome 🖐️. Nice to know a little info about you. By the way, I am really curious in Indian Foods, hope I can get a taste of that someday. And about music, music is life and so whenever I go I always have my headset in my body, listening to my favorite song. I mean, music is the greatest ✨
Hello! Thank you for the warm welcome :) you should definitely try Indian food someday - you won’t be disappointed. Glad you feel the same about music, I agree that it is life!!
You and your Friends are Beautiful A very warm welcome Dera to this Wonderful Hive Community 🙏
Thank you for the welcome!!
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Indian food is not the best in the world.
:)
Well, now you better watch out...
You don't scare me. Indian food does.
I'm joking! Please don't hurt me. Welcome to Hive.
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Cheers Fred :D
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Thank you!
25? You have PLENTY of time to figure life out. Life is always changing and bringing us new and exciting opportunities.. you will find your calling at the perfect time.
Welcome to Hive and I hope your experience here is an AWESOME one 😊
See you around the blockchain!
Ahhh hopefully, thanks for the reassurance and for the welcome! :) See you around!
Welcome to hive!! you will enjoy here!
Muchas gracias! :-)
Welcome to Hive, you are certainly well travelled - I have always been interested in Mexico especially their exceptionally colourful coffee sacks which I do get through a few of.
I am looking forward to seeing your travel posts, keep using the teamuk tag it helps our growing group of British Hivers find each other.
Thanks for the welcome! Everything in Mexico is super colourful so far (not just the coffee sacks :D). Stay tuned for more travel posts and photos - there will be plenty to come!
Welcome to Hive. Lots of Brits on here and plenty of travellers. You may bump into some of them. Would your sisters want to join too? The more, the merrier!
Have fun.
!PIZZA
Maybe I will bump into some of them - or already have! Haha, I'll be sure to ask them.
Thanks! :)
I gifted $PIZZA slices here:
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You took the jump and became a Hiver just now, so CONGRATS, be ready for a lot of reading and writing fun.
I just saw your new message in my bot feed! So I came by to say : Hi and Welcome to you new addiction. Your passions, funny or dead serious rants, brain waves and - or thoughts put into writing and a hive blog is a new way of living, but if you have questions let us on hive know. There are many hivers that will help if you ask in comments or in discord! Terminal is the biggest one for new comers.
Discord is a tip aswell. It’s where a lot of hivers talk. There is so much so all topics will have a place on the blockchain. The hivinguniverse is so diverse it’s suitable for all of us. And fun!
If you blog on your phone there is a mobile app for blogging called : Ecency
Or join the lovely Ecency discord : https://discord.gg/QZsFNN6TrX
engagement there is huge.
Good luck to you as the new arrival, may hive become your new life !
We (@ jamerussell and I ) are presenting New comers in Our @Heyhaveyamet blogs almost every day , ( when normal life doesn’t get in the way ) and as I said before there is a Discord called The Terminal for newbies and all the answers to your questions, join in, I am on Hive everyday ! You can always leave a comment.
I hope you get a lot of comments and I hope you enjoy the platform from now on !
Greetings from Brittandjosie from the Netherlands but also many other hiver bees and have fun here!
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Hello!! Thank you for the welcome, yes the reading and writing fun has definitely begun :D it’s exciting to have somewhere to put all of the noise in my head!
Hellooo @plodding-along ,
Welcome to Hive Ecosystem! ♦️
Excellent introduction, I loved the post!
Here you will find a very healthy network.
Where you have freedom of speech and receive a lot of support for your effortin creating content.
I hope to see you flying through the communities and staying forever in Hive!
Nice to meet you!
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Boelter hugs straight from Brasil!Hello! Glad you liked the post :D thank you for the warm welcome
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