MY INTRODUCTION POST ON HIVE: A soul you'll love to meet.
Image credit is mine.
Hey!
I heard about a writing platform weeks ago from this amazing person whom I call brother @jjmusa2004. I love you so much egbon mi (my brother). I am also very grateful to @monica-ene for onboarding me and for her support.
Prior to this I have been writing to post on my Whatsapp status. I find writing as a way of expressing myself, to gain clarity to my innermost thoughts; sometimes to vent and sometimes to find peace. In the past, communicating was so difficult, I like to bottle up my feelings and thoughts, so I end up not processing most times. This has affected a lot of relationships and it has affected me as well. Until one day I discovered writing out how I feel at a particular moment especially when I am overwhelmed by such feelings, helped me to find relief.
I have been told a few times to document my write-ups and share them with the world. I am more into narrative writing and a little of expository writing and I am so excited to start this journey on Hive. This is also an incredible opportunity for me to improve my writing skills and hopefully develop other ways of writing expressively. Humans, we must never forget how to express ourselves for we are going to be lost without it.
What motivates me to write are people. I see people going through different experiences each day where they find themselves unable to express themselves and convey their feelings with words. I am not an expressive person but writing has made communication easier for me not only to my family but to also my friends and colleagues at work.
Image credit is mine.
My name is Obafaiye Sarah and I am from Kogi state, in the North central part of Nigeria. I am about six-feet tall and you can find a dimple on my face when I smile. My height has always made me so self-conscious, in the sense that most people perceive me as distant and proud and tough whereas I don’t even want to be seen. I am the first child out of three, all females and I am so proud of us.
Laughing out loud, what do I do for a living? I am a Sonographer and I currently work in one of the major LGA (Local government area) in Kwara state, Nigeria.
My hobbies include singing, reading, scoring music some times and sleeping – yes, sleeping. I have deep fear of heights and bodies of water larger than my bathtub.
As you can see, my pen name is SMC. Arike Oba is a nickname which only my family uses. My family is an important part of me, for I believe I wouldn’t have been me without them.
It is my wish to pursue the expressive form of writing, to bring out our deepest, darkest thoughts. To convey the feeling of fear, joy, despair, pain, loneliness and peace with my words. Doubts? Yes. I solely write to express and to also say to everyone that ‘hey, you are not alone and time doesn’t stay still so things will definitely change. There is light at the end of every tunnel’.
Image credit is mine.
I wonder where my own tunnel ends though?
Your likes and comments would be of immense support to me.
My writing journey begins…..
Welcome onboard dear, may you find it easy and funfilled.
Good morning. Amen. Thank you for your welcome 😁
It's glad to finally have you here on Hive.
Your journey had started well and do well to engage with others.
The sky is your starting point dear
Good morning.... And thank you😊
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Welcome to hive dear friend
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Wish to see more of your post
Thank you...lol
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Welcome to Hive. Wishing you all the best. Enjoy your journey.
Amen. Thank you so much
Welcome momma
Thank you sis
Welcome on board. Looking forward to seeing your insightful posts.
Thank you very much....
Hi Sarah love your pictures thank you @monica-ene for onboarding
welcome and nice you came to join us here on hive. It’s exciting and great here but also hive can be daunting with all these opportunities that you have here. A place where thoughts put to later are valued and appreciated. i hope Hive can be the game changer
It was for me and for many others here. It can be daunting in the beginning but many will help if you ask us. I have to warn you though, it’s highly addictive , but we will understand we are also addicted, not on the least because you decided to join! So again Welcome to the Hive.
It’s a true movement and blockchain, and I love that you decided to join us here. You will have fun blogging and vlogging I promise.
For all interests there is a community place where you can meet , read and leave your written piece. Gotta be fair it’s not a GET RICH QUICK thing here! the beginning it’s hard and new and maybe you need help. We have amazing people here on the platform that help in discord if you need it. I love blogging, been here for three years already. But one important warning always be carefull with all your passwords, Never give those up !! I speak from experience !
I use Peakd and Ecency to post to Hive,
It’s both a website, mobile and desktop application that improves your experience on Hive. If you are interested for Android download : https://android.ecency.com, for iOS: https://ios.ecency.com, for desktop: https://desktop.ecency.com or www.peakd.com both apps that helps you to connect, and that’s what we do here !
You can also earn to promote and boost your content. Again If you are interested https://ecency.com just some extra information in this early start of your journey here! Last hive.blog is an option too. And this “ steps to take blog” :
https://ecency.com/hive-125125/@beeber/ecency-help-signup-process-for
Or join discord
https://discord.gg/qPRgm69AT9
Good luck with with hive experience and I Will See you around and may you find here what you are looking for. Just remember that all good things come in good time and never giving up is THE key to big succes on the Blockchain. Also you could join the the Terminal discord, as I said before we help there with problems or questions, for free don’t worry. Or visit @heyhaveyamet for more new arrivals, all are in the same phase that might be helpful or reassuring. Newbie exposure in the beginning is very important, so looking up friends in the same stage might be a good thing.
Let me know if this was helpfull or if you need more help, see you in Discord the Terminal, or somewhere in the comments. Here is the invite again its totally free,
https://discord.com/invite/paeMUMkaXd
Good luck to you as the new arrival, may hive become your new life !
Tip! https://peakd.com/hive-174578/@crosheille/so-whats-the-criteria-for-a-quality-post-how-curators-make-their-selections
Or watch this vlog
Or this blog https://peakd.com/hive-189306/@ryzeonline/hives-most-effective-but-controversial-marketing-video-so-far
See you in the comments or discord
Love
Britt
Thank you so much...
You said a lot when you talked about the need to keep writing. Welcome to the Hive community. Nice Dimple too.
Thank you sire
Hi, welcome to the Hive platform. I wish you luck @smc.arike.oba
Amen... And thank you
Ok I would love to read your posts continuously
Congratulations and welcome to Hive @smc.arike.oba!
Writing can bring so much peace within ourselves as it helps us release bottled emotions as you said so Hive is a beautiful space for you to express yourself in words and stories.
ThoughtfulDailyPost, Life Stories, and Ladies of Hive are just some of amazing communities you can get inspiration from. You can also check out our different Communities and see what interests you.
To help you on your journey here, you can read How To Get A Great Start on the Hive Blockchain or check out some resources in newbies-guide. Also, engaging with the community makes it much easier to build your network and gain support. And lastly, Plagiarism and any form of abuse is considered a serious offense. Navigating here on Hive can be somewhat tricky so make sure to check out the things mentioned above.
This is @indayclara from the @ocd team and we wish you all the best!
Thank you very much
Welcome to the Hive community @smc.arike.oba!
We sincerely hope you find everything you are looking for and have found a new home here.
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I found you because @brittandjosie and @jamerussell from @heyhaveyamet presented and promoted your publication to get more exposure and help you grow faster.
If you find yourself overwhelmed and need some guidance, or if you have any questions, there are informed Hiveans available who can help you; you can click to go to The Terminal in Discord here:
Have fun and happy Hiving!
Noted. Thank you so much..
Welcome on board lady, do well to explore and enjoy yourself on this wonderful platform. Good luck to you 👍
Thank you so much sis
You are most welcome
You are most officially welcome to hive, dear. Your introduction post is nice. It is good having you on this platform, and will really love to see your post from time to time. Welcome once again.