Hello, Hive Family!
I’m so grateful to finally be here and share my story with this amazing community. My name is Leigh, and this marks the beginning of a new chapter in my life—one filled with healing, hustle, and hope.
My Journey So Far
I’m a graduate of Bachelor of Secondary Education, Major in English, and spent four fulfilling years as a classroom teacher. Later, I shifted to the BPO industry, where I worked from September 2012 until June 2025. Last year, I moved to a new house which is far from my workplace. That’s the reason why I decided to resign, due to the long daily commute. Since then, I’ve been searching for a permanent work-from-home opportunity.
This year has tested me in ways I never imagined. In July, I lost my beloved father. As the eldest child and breadwinner of our family, I had to shoulder all the financial responsibilities—from his hospitalization to his burial—using the savings I had from my previous job. I remain childless at 39, having carried many family burdens since I started working. I’m currently navigating through a mountain of loans, but I’m determined to rise again.
🕊️ Inheritance — A Poem for My Father
I wrote this poem to honor my father’s love and the quiet strength he passed on to me.
A Day in My Life: From Fur baby Cuddles to Freelance Hustles
My days are a mix of quiet reflection and determined hustle. I wake up around 6:30 AM, greeted by my fluffy Chow Chow, my loyal companion and emotional support. We take a short walk, and I savor the calm before the day begins.
After breakfast, I dive into content creation for my social media accounts. It’s a creative outlet that keeps me connected and inspired. Then comes the freelance grind—answering surveys, exploring affiliate marketing, and applying for online jobs. Sometimes, I also serve as a substitute ESL tutor to few students(private) if my friend cannot accommodate them. Every small win feels like a step forward.
In the afternoon, I take time to read or write. I’ve always loved crafting short stories and poems. They help me process my emotions and find meaning in the chaos. My fur baby often joins me for cuddles or playtime, reminding me that joy can be found in the simplest moments.
Evenings are for reflections. I journal, set intentions, and sometimes draft ideas for my next posts. Life isn’t easy right now, but I’m learning to find beauty in the struggle.
My Goals on Hive
I am onboarded by @antonette. We met through Facebook and she oriented me how Hive works. She also mentioned to me the importance of abiding to the rules of Hive (e.g., no using of AI in posts, no plagiarism, ensuring quality posts and engagements, using own original pictures, etc.) Special thanks as well to @chinito for being such a great inspiration. Furthermore, I joined Hive to heal, grow, and connect. Here’s what I hope to achieve:
• Share my original short stories and poems to inspire and connect with readers
• Learn from fellow creators and improve my writing and content creation skills
• Build a supportive network of friends and collaborators
• Explore monetization opportunities to help ease my financial burdens
• Post about my daily life, including fun moments with my Chow Chow
• Engage with the community through posts about basketball, freelancing, and personal growth
A Few Things I Love
• Watching basketball games (especially those buzzer-beaters)
• Creating content for my social media accounts
• Playing with my fluffy fur baby
• Reading and writing short stories and poems
• Exploring online opportunities like freelancing, affiliate marketing, and surveys
Let’s Connect!
I’m here not just to write, but to listen, learn, and grow with this amazing community. If you’ve made it this far, thank you! I’d love to hear from you in the comments. Let’s support each other and make Hive a space where stories, struggles, and dreams are all welcome. Kindly note, too, that all my photos I share here are mine but enhanced by the user-friendly CollageArt.
Here’s to new beginnings, healing, and hope!
— @leighdalisay
Welcome to hive!
Continue exploring hive and enjoy.✨
Hello @hideey.writes ! Thank you so much for giving me additional strength and motivation. Yes, as much as possible, I will continue exploring hive and enjoy every moment here while undergoing the process of healing.
Welcome po sa Hive madam 😊
Hi @allmonitors ! Thanks a lot po for your warm welcome! 😍
Hey Soul Sister, welcome to Hive, I hope you will enjoy sharing insights here, write soon 💕
Hi @haveyoumetellie !Thank you very much for welcoming me here. I'm praying that I can regain my passion in writing which I have almost forgotten when I entered the BPO industry. Now that I have shifted career and trying to explore more freelancing opportunities, I hope to write more articles, poems, short stories, etc. like what I used to do when I was still a student. Again, thank you! Stay safe, Dear.😘
So good to hear, just trust the process, you can bounce back, I know for sure 🥰
Thank you! Please include me in your prayers. 😇
WELCOME TO HIVE, Ms. @leighdalisay. You've been through a lot, to the point that you've even forgotten to love and embrace the real you-just like me lately, eheh. Know that everything happens for a reason. I was so sad to hear about your father. Explore this platform; I'm sure you will get into it and can even develop your skills here. Enjoy!
Hello @daileen23! Thank you very much for the warm welcome. Actually, to be honest, I'm really having a hard time coping with my current situation. Sometimes I'm just trying to hide the pain I feel inside so that my family will not worry. But despite all of these struggles, I can feel someday somehow, I will be the best version of myself again. I know it takes time, but it will come in God's perfect timing.🙏
Hi @leighdalisay welcome to Hive. I'm @palomap3 from Lovesniper OCD team.
I'm sorry for the loss of your father. It's always too soon for such a heavy blow, but your beautiful poem in his memory shows that you're processing it well. I love your furry friend and I completely understand the love you feel for him. I hope you can enjoy many more years together. You have excellent mentors, so I recommend that you follow their advice and visit these communities, which I'm sure you'll like: Hive Pets and Hive Book Club.
Tips and information as a Hive newbie here: newbie guide.
Communities you might like that are part of the OCD Communities Incubation Program. Important: read their rules and post in the one that fits your content.
Have a good day!
Hello @palomap3! Thank you so much for your words of encouragement and great suggestions! Highly appreciated, Dear... Those are such big help to me as a newbie here while I'm still in the midst of my healing journey. I have just subscribed to the fruitful communities you've mentioned, and I wish that sooner or later, I can share my relevant posts to each of them. Again, sincere thanks to you. Stay safe and healthy.
It’s my pleasure, we all have been newbies in our own Hive path. 😉 Enjoy yours!
Thank you, Dear! You're so kind. May God bless you more and more.😇
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STOPThank you, thank you! I feel so excited for myself dealing with different kinds of people here in Hive. How I wish I can fully heal immediately so I can write more and share my talent to everyone.
FIGHTING! welcome to hive! :) yes, step by step. do nice to meet a multi talented, hard working person like u now. yay!
be sure to ask any questions or share about whatever on the foh discord.
ps. ur baby so cute!! i was just looking at a pic of my dog before..
Dobby:
Thank you so much for all your kind words, Admin @chinito, oh Chinito!😍 Your furbaby is so cute, too! To be honest, I was not a dog lover before. But when Cardo came into my life, everything has changed.😇
Oh, wow! They're so cute! I remember my Cardo when he was still a puppy. Now, he's turning 5 years old three months from now.😊
Spending several hours on travel going to your work is really stressful. I am grateful that in my case, I stay inside a college campus where I work.
You're lucky, Dear. That's nice. I gave up my work because aside from the stressful traffic, my apartment monthly rental has increased. I don't regret resigning. It's okay if my current source of income is not as high as before. What matters most is that, we don't forget that God is our Great Provider. 😇
Welcome to the Hive community @leighdalisay!
We sincerely hope you find everything you are looking for and have found a new home here.
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Have fun and happy Hiving!
Hello, Dear! Thanks a lot for all the reminders you've shared to me. Rest assured that I will remember them as I explore this new home. Stay safe.😊
Welcome to the best web3 network ever, Leigh. Have fun around here!
Thank you, @godfish! Your kind words are highly appreciated. 😊
:) great post!
kamusta! join me in my new discord server.. filipinos of hive..
https://discord.gg/w4EefbaTcW
together we can raise up all of PH.
:)
LABAN!!
Hello, Idol! Done joining your discord server. Thank you po! Stay safe.
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hi, welcome to Hive.
great introduction.
lost some people and animals in the last years.
their bodies are dead, but their souls are eternal (just like ours) and need to move on.
our sadness and emotions restrict them from moving forward.
also, they wouldn't want us being sad about them.
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Welcome po sa Hive.
Ako po ay taga Batangas❤️
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OMG! Thank you po, Idol! I'm feeling so much love now from the Hive Family even if I'm a newbie here and still thinking on my next post. Stay safe po. 😘
Keep on posting awesome blogs po🤑
Hello, Idol! Yes, I will try posting more blogs soon. I'm still starting to regain my passion in writing. Thank you so much po! God bless...😇