Hi! I'm new to this platform, and I'm excited to be part of the community. This is my first post, so I'd take a moment to introduce myself.

My name is Irish Alyssa Siao, but you can call me "Aly", I am 20 years old,I'm from Philippines and I am an online seller and a housewife who strives to balance my work and responsibilities at home every day.

I like taking pictures of myself because
it makes me feel more confident.

My hobby is baking, and I really enjoy making different treats for my family and friends. I started baking because I wanted to make homemade desserts that people could enjoy.

I also like cooking. My favorite dish to make is pork adobo because it is the first dish I learned how to cook.

I love going to the beach because it is one of the places where i feel calm and happy.I enjoy looking at the beautiful views,listening to the sound of the waves,and feeling the fresh air.. Whenever I feel tired or stressed, going to the beach helps me relax and refresh my mind.I also love taking pictures of myself and the scenery because I want to keep memories of the places I visit.

And this is my family,at 20 years old,I have already experienced many challenges and lessons in life.Being the firstborn among five siblings
taught me to becomeresponsible and mature at an early age.Growing up in a broken family was not easy, and it helped shape me into the person I am today. Since my mother does not work because she needs to take care of my younger siblings, I became the breadwinner of our family. I work hard every day to help provide for our needs and support my family in any way I can. Although the responsibility is not always easy, it motivates me to keep going and do my best for the people I love.

Even though life can be difficult, I still find ways to enjoy and appreciate every moment. I am grateful that I found my husband, who became my partner and a source of happiness in my life.

I also have a lot of friends. Even though we’re not always together, we still talk and check on each other. I’m happy to have friends who are always there for me.
I joined Hive because I love sharing the things that make me happy and capturing beautiful moments through photography.
I was onboarded by @antonette and @chinito, and they helped me get started on Hive. They guided me through the basics, like creating posts, interacting with other users, and understanding the community rules and because of their help, I quickly became more comfortable using Hive and learned how to be an active member of the community. I'm thankful for the time and effort they spent helping me get started.
The rules of Hive and PeakD teach users to be responsible when creating and sharing content. We should post our own work, avoid copying from others and using ai.
Photos were edited by canva.
Hi Aly — I loved how you introduced yourself through the things that matter most to you, especially your baking, your favorite pork adobo, and how the beach helps you feel calm and refreshed. Your post feels really warm and personal, and the photos make it even easier to get a sense of your life in the Philippines as you balance being an online seller and a housewife. Since you’re sharing lifestyle content and family moments, hivepro.ai could help if you ever want to polish your writing, and hivestats.io is handy later if you want to keep an eye on your account growth as you settle in. What dessert do you enjoy baking the most for your family and friends?
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Thank you! I really appreciate your kind words. 😊 My favorite dessert to bake is banana cake because it's simple, and my family always asks me to make it. I also enjoy baking brownies once in a while. Thanks for the recommendations—I’ll check them out❤❤❤
Welcome to Hive, @siaowiii! 💙
I spotted your introduction post and thought I'd help you get started! Here are some communities and authors you might enjoy:
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Thank you so much for the warm welcome! 😊 I really appreciate the recommendations. I'll definitely check out these communities and I'm excited to learn and connect with everyone here on Hive. Thanks again!
Welcome on HIve
It is a pleasure to read your introduction
I hope you will have fun sharing your contents on Hive
Peace
😊 I appreciate your kind words. I'm excited to be here and look forward to sharing more on Hive. Peace! 💙
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You are welcome @siaowiii! It is great to see you are taking your first steps on Hive! Great work!
Hi @siaowiii welcome to Hive. I'm @palomap3 from Lovesniper OCD team.
I fully understand the sense of responsibility you feel as the eldest child in your family . I’m in the same boat, and there really is that extra pressure to make sure everyone’s happy. I’m glad to see that doesn’t stop you from pursuing your own happiness, well done. I’m not much of a cook myself, but if you need someone to taste your desserts, I’ll volunteer haha, they look absolutely delicious!!
As you already have the help of two experienced users, I’ll just leave you with a bit of information and encourage you to explore the communities I’ve linked below.
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!
Hi @palomap3, thank you so much for the warm welcome!
I really appreciate you sharing the newbie guide and introducing me to the OCD Communities Incubation Program. I'll make sure to explore the communities and read their rules before posting.Haha, I'll remember your offer to taste my desserts! 😄
Ahh. I don't like baking, but I like cakes. 😸
Welcome to Hive, Aly, we hope you can share your passion with us, pictures, bakings and all. Be patient, more friends are coming to help you soon. 💕
Thank you so much for the warm welcome!ma'am 😊 I'm happy to be here. I'll definitely share more of my baking and other things I enjoy.
Make a discord account, so Antonette can add you to the groups, just incase you have questions or troubles. 💕
Hello @siaowiii welcome to Hive, enjoy writing your stories here at hive ☺️ have a blast Saturday 😀
Thank you ❤🥰
Hi @siaowiii ,the adobo made me hungry .So nice intro post .Keep up!
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