When I decided to join Hive, a good friend of mine and who introduced me to Hive, @ybanezkim26 , asked a very important question; “How will you introduce yourself to the platform.” Honestly, when I was asked this multiple ways come to mind.
- Should I do something generic?
- Should I introduce myself like going through the memory lane?
- Should I be creative with it?
While I was sitting on it and thinking of how am I be going about it, I realized that the first question I should answer is “Who is actually Christine Mendoza.” Because how can I introduce myself, right, if I alone don’t even know who am I.
When I think of myself, initial thoughts really is I am an over thinker, overachiever, extremely compulsive trapped in a body of a mediocre individual. I step backed for a while, will I really introduced myself negatively? Do I really see myself negatively? Is this how I’m going to start my journey? So I rehash, thought about it for a while and I think I am ready to introduce myself as candidly as I could.
Join me as I am typing this and trying to also look at myself inwardly. Together, we will be going in a journey of maybe multiple self-discovery and how I translate my thoughts to words.
To formally start, I am Christine Mendoza, 22 years old as of this writing, and I am located in Casuntingan, Mandaue City, Cebu. My childhood I can’t really say much about it. As I am very sickly, both my parents are very overprotective of me. That includes not being able to play and run as much as most child do.
But it is not all sad, my grandmother has a very beautiful garden filled with beautiful flowers and plants that I usually use as my lovely ingredients for my little made up restaurant.
During my grade school, I was an overachiever brought to you by very high strung parents that wants to brag to their “kumares” and “kumpares” how amazing they raised their children. Looking back to that time of my life that is probably where my problem with being an overthinker stems from. I was so afraid of letting them down that I have thrown myself to the back burner just trying to reach their expectations. This is happening at an age where I should have been enjoying growth and life. It was actually not all sad, I was lucky enough to be enrolled in a school that not only focused on helping me developed my holistic growth but also helped me be prepared with my advance academics.
Highschool that is a different story tho. I won’t say I was a rebel because I was still having good grades but I am definitely not a good student. I was going home late, always out during weekends, and I was definitely being very
stubborn as much as I want. The worse thing I transferred during my last yearof highschool losing my chance to be an honor student. But surprisingly it was the best decision I have ever made for I have found my people on my last year of highschool.
Now college this is a very interesting one, it is actually a two-parter. I initially started with studying Bachelor of Science in Chemical engineering. Definitely, not my choice but during that time I am also not sure what I want to be in life. Also, the ego of being a smart highschool student going for a program that is challenging was with me. Honestly, I was not feeling the whole program I am passing classes but I was not able to see a future with it. During my second year, we are allowed to join extra-curricular organizations, so I decided to join
USC Chemical Engineering Society, where eventually I met Kim. Being part of the organization molded and changed me, it helped me to have the courage in facing my parents telling them that I am no longer going for the program and I wanted to do what I initially planned on doing, being a doctor.
After convincing them for a month to allow me to shift program, I started my journey on studying Medical Technology as my pre-med course. On my end I was definitely enjoying what I am studying but it was not a calm journey. My decision to shift, made my family especially my grandfather to be disappointed in me. Every family function they never fail to mention how much I disappoint them for not continuing ChE. On the outside I seem fine, but it was eating me so much on the inside. Whatever opinions they had I am quite sure this is what I want.
I graduated with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science and started working during the pandemic, being on the frontlines.
Right now, I am actually, honestly a lost individual. Due to the pandemic, it showed how broken the healthcare system is in the Philippines and how it is eating its workforce. This is the primary reason I want to join Hive. I always enjoyed writing so I decided that to start figuring who am I now. I should start with the basics and do something I love. One of the things I enjoyed doing is writing. I always love writing. I love how I can make myself feel better by typing off my feelings. Maybe I can put this into good use, having a community maybe where I can feel that I am listened to through the words that I am conveying. I am not perfect, I sometimes don’t get my thoughts right but this will be a journey of not only self-rediscovery but maybe this might be something I really want to pursue in life.
Christine Mendoza
Welcome to my space in Hive. A medical technologist by day, overthinker by night, and overall a complete nervous wreck. Passionate about learning new things and doing DIY, and leaving them unfinished halfway through. Currently in her soul searching phase, trying to find her path in a capitalist centered world. Self rediscovery under the process and she is taking all of you in this journey of hers. See her both on the top of the mountain and in her lowest of low. This would be good and messy at the same time.
If you like the content don't forget to upvote and leave a comment to show her support through this journey. If you find it relatable don't forget to reblog. If you want, only if you want, don't forget to follow to be updated with this messy journey of hers.
This may sound grim and sad, but I am honestly hopeful for what is in store with me in the future. It may not seem much right now but I feel and I am in the right path. Where this path will take me, I am positive that I am brought to a place where I am supposed to be in.
If you like the content don't forget to upvote and leave a comment to show her support through this journey. If you find it relatable don't forget to reblog. If you want, only if you want, don't forget to follow to be updated with this messy journey of hers.
Hello and Welcome to Hive 👋. What an introduction; I hope you find it as good in here as we did. I just started as well the way 😉
Thank you so much ♥ I know I just started but I am completely hopeful and excited about my journey here in Hive
For sure there's a lot more for you in here, enjoy 🍻
I surely can't wait to explore more about Hive
Welcome to hive @xtinemza . You're gonna enjoy your stay here, the ride may be a little bumpy but you need perseverance. Fasten your seat belt dear and you'll love every bump you encounter, there are so many cool communities to subscribe to, choose whichever one you think you fit in and have fun. !PIZZA
Ohmy! Thank you for your kind words. I am definitely excited as to where this journey will take me. I am most excited about the person that I will discover through HIVE. Thank you for the warm welcome.
When @ybanezkim26 introduces someone new to Hive, I'm always on the look out. He seems to be bringing in quality writers like you. Read it thoroughly and as much as I can relate to being an overthinker, I can't help but admire you that you were able to pursue what you really wanted in college. Good move for shifting to a different course.
Most of us were definitely lost during the pandemic. Mostly have been lost all their life but it takes courage to admit that and start anew. I do hope Hive will bring you a new life and a new perspective just like it did to me. You will love it here and I am looking foward to reading your future blogs.
Oh! Thank you for the kindest of words. Shifting was probably the best choice I made so far but I certainly did not regret taking up ChE as I met Kim and GB.
Starting HIVE literally I don't know where this will take me but I am quite excited. The first step is always scary but I am thankful that I didn't start this journey alone.
Hello @xtinemza! This is @indayclara from @ocd (Original Content Decentralized) team. We saw that you already posted your first blog here in Hive! Congratulations and welcome!
It's also best to subscribe to Communities you like and share your blogs there to have a wider range of audience. Or you can check out the Communities Incubation Program.If you are looking for tips and information as a Hive newbie, click here: Newbie guide. If you have questions, you can hop into Discord server and we'll gladly answer your questions.
Also, letting you know since content on the Hive platform is monetized, using other people’s ideas or images could be considered as an offense and which is also viewed in a serious light on the blockchain. Here is a useful collection of resources about how plagiarism and abuse is viewed and handled on Hive.
Thank you for the warm welcome to the community! I will certainly look into all the things and guide. Again, thank you!
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Thank you so much for the welcome ♥
Finally! I'm so excited to see your journey here! Laban as a person.
Thank you so much for the guidance gyud! After how many years na spectator ni try na gyud ko
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welcome! a very much respected profession during these hard times!
Thank you so much! It is totally not easy but trying.
Hello!! Welcome to Hive, Christine 🤗😍 I'm sure you'll enjoy sharing your stories in this platform for you have indeed a talent in writing.
I could relate to this feeling. I am also an allied medical intern right now and we currently do internship online and it's really stressful. Seeing the current situation of the healthcare system got me so confused if I should proceed to medicine after or seek for a better life abroad. Take care always! Huge thanks to all of you frontliners 😘💖
Thank you for your lovely response. I am really looking forward in sharing my thoughts and things I enjoy on this platform. I understand the frustration of having the internship online. It is totally different when you handle patients face to face. Best of Luck in your internship. That time of college was the best time for me.
I know right but I hope next year I'll get to handle patients face to face again🤗 Take care as well dear 💕
Definitely you will. I am hopeful for that. ♥