Geez! What took me so long?
Bonjour mes amis: I was just saying hello my friends in French. This is my first time publishing a post on this platform and to be sincere I feel really nervous on how to go about my introductory post.
Ah no! I’m not a newbie when it comes to blogging. I’m a consistent writer on a platform called read cash.
I have heard about hive many times from friends and acquaintances but I have been reluctant to give it a trial. You might be tempted to ask: why?
I definitely can answer that. I have opened my hive account through ecency some months ago but I have been reluctant to publish any article. The first reason was that I wasn’t familiar with how the platform works, and I didn't know anyone who would put me through on the dos and don'ts. I myself wasn't eager to learn as I didn't crave out time to learn about the workings of the platform.
But I think the major reason why it took me so long to finally make a post was because I was reluctant to move out of my comfort zone. You see I have been a writer on read cash for more than 6 months so I have become used to the platform and I have made a little name for myself there. So I wallowed myself in the comfort of read cash without thinking about exploring other platforms.
But as a writer you don’t sit in one place or use only a particular method of writing. Writers need to explore by reading the works of other writers, make friends, write and publish on numerous platforms. I believe those are part of the ways a writer can make name for his or her self. But I have shied away from taking most of the steps I listed above.
Today has been a turning point thanks to the right motivation from a friend, as I have decided it is time to give hive a trial.
I am sure you must have heard this popular proverb of Chinese origin which says that: "the journey of a thousand mile begins with a step".
Today I have taken that bold step, and I know in the nearest future I would be glad I did.
About me
It is a norm I believe that an introductory post should reveal its writer be if fully or partially. Well, my username Tomi Ajax isn't my real name but my pseudonym that I use in almost all platforms including in my social media accounts.
My pseudonym is gotten from my real names and a lot of people have come to regard me by it. I’m a young lad in my early twenties. I’m also a student, to be precise: I'm an undergraduate studying industrial chemistry in the University.
As you can guess from the opening sentence of my post, I'm interested in French language and I have been learning for more than a year now with the app Duolingo. I'm far from fluent because I do take breaks from learning but lately I have been learning more enthusiastically than before and I hope I keep up with the tempo.
I also need to mention that I'm a history lover, and I also deeply interested in international politics. Well I believe history and politics are interwoven. Without proper knowledge of history one won’t be able to understand the crisis in today’s international politics.!
I picked up my interest in writing when I was age 10, this was because I was an avid reader. Before I began blogging I specialize in writing short poems and quotes. Don’t worry I would be sharing some of poetical works with you as the time goes by.
Hey hope you enjoyed my introductory post. Thanks for reading.
NOTE: All images used in the collage are mine any other I would state otherwise
Welcome to the Proof of Brain community. Take a look at this guide:
https://www.proofofbrain.blog/hive-150329/@leprechaun/the-absolute-beginner-s-guide-to-proof-of-brain. It's a about how to use the Proof of Brain interfaces for brand new users. Much of it applies to Hive at large.
Thank you @leprechaun for the warm welcome. I would make sure to click the link and read it up
Welcome to hive bro 😁 you have taken the first and right step by introducing yourself to everyone and I hope your stay here will be enjoyable and worthwhile. Hive can be really overwhelming for a newbie (it's even still overwhelming for me to some extent 😆) but you will get used to it after sometime
I really appreciate the welcome @Kushyzee Yeah the platform look cool but I need guidance on every step I take.
Welcome tomi finally 😂
Yes it is like a dream come true.
Welcome! Wish you success here!
Hey Tomi, I'm happy you finally made it here on hive!... I'm guessing the name tomi was coined from your actual name.
In hive, there are strict rules one must adhere too!.. hehe not so difficult!
At all you are a writer and there are things we avoid doing so as to tarnish your image!
I will let @jamerussell drop the links for you to read them to ensure swift navigation here in hive!
I'm sure you have been seeing me talk about @dreemport ....take your time to read about dreemport and its amazing benefits for writers and readers like you!.. I'm sure you would love it!.... Read here about dreemport! And I have also sent you a discord invite link.... we have beautiful flks who would welcome you and s glad to help you with questions or inquiries!...
Any questions?... my DM (discord) is always open!
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heya @tomiajax this @macchiata from the @OCD team bringing you some helpful tips navigating hive.
If you have time, You can read some of the communities in this post that you may like : OCD Communities Incubation Program and for all hive communities you can check https://peakd.com/communities
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Welcome to hive Tommy..
It is feels great to have you here tomiajax, I know you quite well, and I believe you are capable enough to achieve great things on the platform. You aren't late to join, I trust you will do pretty pretty.
I am looking forward to your great write ups.
Hi Tomi, welcome to hive. It's good to have great writers onboard the platform. You've done a great job spreading your tentacles. We hope to be enriched with whatever have to offer. Just like you, I'm afraid to explore as a writer. I also have a read cash account but I have never made a post there. Here feels like family and it's never easy starting afresh on a new place but right here, you have found a home especially on Dreemport and it will make your journey an easy one.
Welcome onboard! We all do what we feel is best for us and your case was no different. I'm glad you finally left the shadows though. I do like history occasionally. Depends heavily on my mood. lol
I came in via Dreemport.
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Welcome to hive my friend..it is a very good introductory post, I wish you a good trip here
Great to have you on Hive, Tomi! And....in sharing in Dreemport 😊
I studied French at school myself and love the language ❣️ You know a great thing to do... watch Frech films with English sub-titles!!! There's a tip for you... at first you spend a lot of time reading the films lol... but it is amazing how, if you do it regularly, the brain takes what it is hearing in French, and what it is seeing in words and context and starts to put it together... after a while you will find yourself reading less and enjoying more, organically.
I studied Politics at University during my undergraduate degree - fascinating!!!
I assume that the ajax bit comes for a love of football? Who is your favourite player?
Enjoyed your intro post... catch you soon...
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Hi Tomi, welcome to the hive. It is a great pleasure to have you here. Take your time to tour around and learn more about the platform.
I'm pretty sure you will love it here.
Ola @tomiajax, Welcome to Hive!
Excellent introduction.
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!
Boelter hugs straight from Brasil!I invite everyone to participate in the communities: HiveBR, MusicHive and SkateHive.
In addition to being a content creator, I am a Moderator and Curator in these communities.
Let's exchange ideas and evolve together.