Hi, my name is Kate, and the journey to explore the Hive universe is about to begin.
I was first introduced to this platform by two of my colleagues. While the notion of earning for the content you produce sounds appealing enough, for someone like myself who also enjoys writing almost anything, I suppose why not give it a shot?
INTRODUCING ME
Have you ever wondered what it really means to become your authentic self and live life on your own terms? As they say, no one can fully know themselves. Even I am still on the verge of discovering my true self.
I am a cat lady and I have the worst sense of direction. I have an extremely hazy recall of events, conversations, places, and people in general. Though I find it quite an advantage because that makes me a very good confidant on secrets.
I am a self-confessed corporate slave. I used to work in a bank for four years before transferring to a publishing company as a Marketing Services Associate.
The reader in her reading slump era
I love to read books and immerse myself in new worlds through the pages. Nothing calms the anxiety after a long, tiring day like reading a book does.
Unfortunately though, I am currently in a very bad reading slump. I know it's quite common and happens to the best of us, but it can be very frustrating at times, to say the least. I have so many books piling up on my never-ending TBR shelf. But I am trying to read shorter or lighter books now to help me ease back into the habit. I’ll definitely talk more about this in my succeeding blogs.
Weekend Hikes and Nature Endeavors
Since I’m in my reading slump era, the timely discovery of being a nature enthusiast offers a refreshing escape. These days, you can often find me hiking with friends and watching documentaries about our planet. That’s how I usually spend my weekends.
I am most thankful to my friend and colleague, ate @mariasalve, who influenced me in this kind of activity. And to @ybanezkim26 for onboarding me on this platform. It's nice to have people who inspire us to explore new interests and discover the joys of the outdoors.
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And the journaled journeys begin…
In April 2020, I decided to create a WordPress account and start blogging. The blogs I’ve written and posted were never meant to be shared. It was a way of expressing all the emotions in the deepest recesses of my heart that no one knew about.
Hive and this opportunity to share my thoughts and escapades and connect with others, is a little bit overwhelming and exciting at the same time. Navigating through topics, finding my unique voice, and reaching an audience all seem like big challenges. However, I'm eager to dive in, learn along the way, and channel this excitement into creating contents that resonate with both myself and potential readers. I'm stepping into something meaningful, and I'm ready to embrace the journey with enthusiasm and an open mind. So I really do hope for the best of this journey.
A fresh start isn't a new place, it's a new mindset.
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Yayy! Welcome to Hive, @katiemeow 🥳 Looking forward to your posts! Hehe
Yey! Thank you ate @mariasalve 💕
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Welcome to Hive! I hope you'll enjoy your journey here.
Thank you @ybanezkim26 😊
Welcome to Hive, Kate! 🤗
You're not the only one 😅
See you around~
Thank you so much @cthings see you around 😊
Yeyyyy! Welcome to Hive, Ate @katiemeow !
Welcome @katiemeow to hive !!hope you enjoy staying and strolling around.
Thank you @hallmarkey2023 😊
Welcome to Hive po! Enjoy exploring the nature because I can say nature is indeed the best place for us to meditate and calmness of our entire being
I would agree @jessmcwhite 😊😊 thank you so much!
Best of luck to your journey here in Hive
HIVE! We are thrilled to have you here.Hey @katiemeow. Welcome to
Hive can be your diary or your creative space to express yourself. Inner blocks or Reflections would be those spaces. If you want to share some stories about your cat, head to Caturday. Lastly, I know you have so much beautiful spots or adventures you can share in Pinmapple, Outdoors and More, and Mountaineering.
We encourage you to share your future blogs in the appropriate communities. These are niche groups that allow you to connect and engage with like-minded people who share a common interest like the ones I've suggested for you. They have their leaders/moderators that also guide new users and promote quality posts. The OCD Communities Incubation Program highlights supported communities that have great engagement levels. You might want to check them out too.
Apart from a compilation of resources found in newbies-guide, here are some valuable resources that could help you understand how things work here on Hive:
👉How To Get A Great Start on the Hive Blockchain
👉3 things Newbies should do in their first week on Hive
👉Hive & Integrity
Certain actions are frowned upon here on Hive like Plagiarism, Recycling Content, and Comment Spamming - just to name some. You can read this to be guided accordingly. It's also a must to read the rules and guidelines before posting in a specific community.
Navigating here on Hive can be somewhat tricky so make sure to check out the things mentioned above. Once again, Congratulations on embarking on a new journey here in Hive.
This is @indayclara from the @ocd team and we wish you all the best.
Thank you @indayclara I just followed the accounts you mentioned. And thank you for the warm welcome! 😊
Welcome to hive @katiemeow. You're in good hands. I am sure you'll enjoy a lot in this platform. I am excited to read more of your blogs soon. See you around.
Thank you @missleray I appreciate it. I'm excited to post more blogs and contents too. I’ll see you around!
Welcome to the great ecosystem powered by the Hive Blockchain network, I'm also starting recently, got plenty of help for my start and already know some friends using it. I hope you can share your posts just like you did on WordPress, have a great day. Best regards.
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Welcome to this great platform @katiemeow! Enjoy Hiving!
Welcome and congratulations!! You’ll have an amazing journey on Hive! It’s the best place for sharing!
I also love to read, but same thing, I have many books waiting for me, hehe. But I agree with you, it’s amazing to be able to get lost in all those pages!
Welcome to Hive!!!!
Hello, happy late welcome to hive! :)
I'd like to ask u to join my new discord server..
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hope to chat some hive with u later,