Hi Hive FAM, finally I am here with the introduction that I’ve been preparing for days. I know, you heard me right. I am not good at writing, even more so in English – as it is my second language. I always tell myself that this is my weakness and it’s hard to improve. I used to accept that and didn’t try my best, but with the commitment of joining this platform, I hope I can fix it or at least try to make it better.
My name is Dora Nguyen and I’m from Vietnam. My friend @trangbaby introduced me to this community a couple of months ago. I've been reluctant to sign up as there is not a lot of info about it online, and to be honest it is not easy to understand how this works. It is confusing when my friend kept telling me how awesome this Hive community is, then she sent me article links from PEAKD or ECENCY. Based on what I know, or what I thought I know, it sounds not right. A social network based on blockchain and also cryptocurrency. I don’t know anything about it.
However, part of me like the idea of a social network that allows you to own your content, it’s uncensored, no one can plagiarize your content and you get paid for socialising. It speaks to me as I don’t like what the giant tech companies are doing.
So I decided to find out more online from reviews or users’ feedback. I usually trust more third-party reviews about products and services. Unfortunately, I couldn't find anything like that online. My gut told me it’s not that easy; it’s too good to be true. Socialising and earning money? good luck with that.
Until one day I realised it has been always like that – when I face something news that I know nothing about - I spend too much time weighing in pros and cons. Then I would find enough reasons or evidence to prove that it’s best not to do it. However, I am tired of this cycle; I want to change it. I am curious about something but afraid to step out of my comfort zone at the same time. Instead of running away & still spending a lot of time thinking about it, why not try it and consider it as learning something new?
I know if it’s too hard to understand this platform, there might be reasons behind it. I didn’t spend enough time & commit myself to investigate it. So I started to dive a bit deeper into the guides & resources for newbie users, which helped me a lot. I grew my understanding of what Hive is and how it works. One of the best guides I read was “Hive: A Complete Beginner's Guide (With Fun Doodles)”. Thank you @ryzeonline, that was amazing what you did to help us – newbie Hivians.
So, here I am. I know there are a lot of things I need to learn. But the first step is done and I hope I’ve nailed it. Oh, actually it is not. I suppose to tell you a bit more about myself, what I want to do here and how I will contribute to the community.
1. Who am I?
I was raised and born on a farm in the second smallest province in Vietnam. My childhood was full of memories of working on rice fields with my family. Not so much fun for a 10 years old girl as it was a really hard job especially in the summertime. It’s too hot during the day so we have to wake up early in the morning – around 4 am & then go to work on the field. However, I am grateful for it - helps me realise the value of hard work and build the resilience I have today.
Another good thing about growing up in family of farmers is that we can supply ourselves with almost everything we need. I still remember from the age of 10, I started to help my parents prepare meals. My main responsibility was to get green veggies from our backyards or get them from our relatives’ gardens. We share things we have with our relatives & neighbours. That was beautiful.
At the moment, I am working as a digital marketer in New Zealand. I love nature and always want to appreciate it in a special way. So whenever I had a chance, I go hiking to some places near home and I will collect some leaves & wildflowers, dry them and create something fun for me and for the people I love as well.
I am not a sports person but I do like skiing. Still, remember the first day I tried it. It was so much fun and a lot of fright as well. Wow, the feeling of skiing down the slope with the wind, is amazing.
2. What I want to achieve by joining this community.
If you can recall from the very beginning, I said I want to improve my writing, right? I already found a lot of posts on HIVE talking about how to improve and tips to make it right. It’s a good start. However, there is one more thing that might contribute to my fear of writing. All of my life, I've been trying to hide my feelings and don’t even dare to express myself. Growing up in a culture where it is easy to be judged if your thoughts and feelings are different from most people, I feel like the best way is not to say anything at all. Just live my normal life.
When I read many posts in the community, I feel that people are keen to share knowledge and to support each other. Plus, there is much cool stuff to learn as well. This made me realise that I still don’t know much about the outside world and even myself but it’s ok. I am on the way to find out.
Another reason that urge me to join this community is as a marketer, I need to keep up with the trend of social media network. If this is the future, I need to familiarise myself to it.
3. How I can contribute to this community
To be honest, I don’t know much at this point. All I can think now is to try to get a better understanding of this ecosystem so I can figure out what I can do. If it’s possible, I would love to get your advice.
Finally I want to thank you guys for spending your time reading my post. I hope to get to know many of the awesome Hive fellows soon. And last but not least to my lovely girl @trangbaby - I am so thrilled to finally be here and thank you so much for all your support. If it’s not because of you, I don’t think I would join it.
Welcome to the Hive community. Hope you have a lot of fun blogging.😊
Hi Trang. Thank you for reading my post. Cheers, Dora
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Awww....!!! I don't know how to express my feeling now~ my lovely girl. You've written a superb introduction, and I'm truly blown away. I didn't know that you spent much time looking into Hive before deciding to join us. You will be doing well here and will learn a lot for sure :)) I'm not a master of the blockchain but I'm willing to answer you whatever I know. ♥️♥️♥️
Again, welcome to the Hive family. I can't wait to check out more of your posts here ♥️
Keep posting ...
Heart warming <3
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oh girl. I don't want to disappoint you and I finally have enough courage to tell my story so I want to make it right. I will have a lot to ask next week so hope you don't mind. For now, have a good weekend and stay safe xx
Happy to see you was try are pages :) ... I hope I see soon more you post here in HIVE :)
thank you so much. Will try my best. Cheers, Dora
you're welcome :)
Woooo! Thanks so much for joining Hive, and I'm glad you enjoyed my guide. We're glad to have you with us, and I'm looking forward to seeing you grow your writing and marketing skills here. Wishing you a great day! 🙏
P.S. If you're new to crypto / the blockchain, you may get some value out of my Cryptionary, a glossary of terms explained in a friendly way, or my explanation of traditional paper money vs. cryptocurrency and why the world is buzzing about it. Either way, you rock!
Omg, much appreciated @ryzeonline. To be honest, I am so excited since joining. I wake up everyday and I know I will learn something new. In fact, it even follows me in my dreams. That feeling is truly amazing.
Thank you for your kind words and recommendation. Again, will add them in my reading lists. Have a wonderful Friday & stay safe.
My pleasure, and I'm glad you're excited! Our intuition tends to give us dreams and signs and ideas and impulses that guide us towards something wonderful for us. Wishing you a great weekend! 🙏
Welcome aboard and have fun here! 👏 😎 !PIZZA
@dora381! I sent you a slice of $PIZZA on behalf of @seckorama.
Did you know PIZZA has a very active community Discord? (1/10)
thanks @seckorama. That's so nice of you. Hope to see you around. Cheers Dora
You're welcome! 😎
Hi Dora381, while reading the introductory article, I thought many members were going through the same things. It was very similar to my own process. The only difference is that I still learned very little! You wrote a nice article as a starting article. Thank you for inspiring.
Hi @selmalani68, thank you so much for your nice word. Same to you, I learn slow as well. I have been on Hive for more than 3 months and I only use the blogging platform so far. I manage to exchange Hive to HBD and the other way around but other than that I know nothing. The beauty of being part of Hive is I know I will learn new things and I enjoy it. All the best and have a lovely weekend
@dora381 Welcome to HIVE!! Great into post as well. :D
Its a fun place with lots ot see and do. If you are a freind of @trangbaby you will be OK, She is good people.
If you have any qustions, feel free to hit me up.
Enjoy and have some !PIZZA as well.
@dora381! I sent you a slice of $PIZZA on behalf of @jacuzzi.
Have you voted for Pizza teams Hive witness (pizza.witness)? (1/20)
Hi @jacuzzi, thank you for spending your time to read my intro post.
Yeap I am so glad that @trangbaby is the one who introduce me to this platform. I know it's Sunday but she was willing to jump on a quick call earlier to just walk me through how to sign up.
Anyway, thank you for your pizza even though I don't know what it is? Not sure if it's edible?
Yap, warm welcome. Stick around, earn some stake, read some stuff, like whatever you like.
That's cool advice. thanks @manniman. Exactly what I need, read some stuff and follow the communities that I am interested in. Cheers, Dora
Hi chị. It's nice introduction. I'm a recent digital marketer. If having opportunity, Can I ask you something about this job?
Sure em, I don't have a lot of experience on this field - but happy to have a chat
What a great post for introduction 😍! Welcome to Hive 😊
thank you for your kind works. Actually your intro was one of the first post I read - Trang sent it to me - so thank you so much
Hihi we all get great support from our beautiful @trangbaby 😍. Waiting for your next posts 😊
Cheers to her. Will do soon but I need to get a hang of this plaform first :)
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hi @winnietran, nice to "meet" you here :)
@dora381, Welcome to the Hive community. I hope you'll be enjoy and have fun with posting. Good luck.
Hi @madushanka, thank you so much. Cheers, Dora
Welcome Dora, chào mừng đến với Hive nhé!
Cám ơn @dodovietnam nhé :)
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Hi anh, great to see you here :)
Warm greetings Dora, and welcome to the Hive blockchain! Your dear friend @trangbaby has certainly made the right decision to make you part of this beautiful family of passionate people from all walks of life. Have fun @dora381 and I’ll be seeing you around. 😊
Aww Salamat @storiesoferne. ♥️
I know that we don't often comment on each other posts but I always appreciated your great support. 🙂
Salamat pud (thanks also) @trangbaby. I'll try my best to be more active in commenting from now on...hehe. 😁
Hi @storiesoferne, Thank you so much for your kind words. I really appreciate it. Cheers, Dora
With pleasure Dora. All the best! 😊
Welcome to Hive Community! This is an amazing platform and there are many talented people here that you will get to know soon as you keep exploring.
that's awesome to hear @kellyane. At the moment, there are lot of things that I need to find out but I am here to learn. Have a great day.
Welcome to Hive Dora,
We're here to answer your Hive questions and I'm sure your good friend @trangbaby has already done so multiple times 🙂 By the way, keep in mind that your Instagram link is wrong.
Have a nice start!
thanks @orestistrips for letting me know. Probably because I was in hurry to sign up and didn't want to keep @trangbaby too long on the phone. Will fix it now. Cheers, Dora
Don't worry about it girl. I always have time for you 😍
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Hi @itmevu101, cám ơn em. Nice to "meet" you here.
Hey Dora, I am pleased to meet you! This is a very nice intro. I am really impressed by all the research and preparations you did before actually joining us, this is very unusual :) You already have a very good idea of how things work here on our chain so I am sure you will be doing great here, just like the whole Vietnamese community led by our amazing @trangbaby :) She also nominated this post to my latest upvote giveaway and it´s my pleasure to support it. Wishing you the best of luck and looking forward to your future posts :) Welcome!
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Hi @phortun, thank you so much for reading my intro. I am so thrilled with your support. Really appreciate it.
I like to connect the dots so when things don't make sense, I need to do my homework. As a person who works in user experiences design, I feel it is not easy to understand this ecosystem . However, I think the target audience of this community is different with others. Really interesting what they are doing here. Can't wait to learn more with you guys.
By the way, I just follow you as I can see we share the same interests with nature and try to live our lives as minimalists.
Have a lovely Monday & stay safe. Cheers, Dora
Hello, @dora381
This is @fionasfavourites from the @ocd (Original Content Decentralized) curation team. We noticed you shared your first post here on Hive and introduced yourself to the community - congratulations and welcome!
Speaking of community, we have many different ones here on the blockchain, devoted to all kinds of interests. Here's a link so you can check them all out - Hive Communities
Also since you're new, you may run into an RC (Resource Credits) error when trying to comment/post because you don't yet have enough Hive in your account yet. For assistance with a temporary delegation to get you started, be sure to check out the Gift Giver site.
Also, as this the hive can be quite confusing, the newly launched Newbies Guide is a growing repository of useful – easy to understand – posts about how the Hive ecosystem works.
If you have questions, feel free to hop into the OCD Discord server and we'll do our best to answer them, and again welcome to Hive!
Hi @lovesniper, thank you so much for this awesome list.
Yes I agree on the confusion part. I thought as a marketer, I shouldn't have any issues joining up this community. But no, this is a complete new concept. Will check them out one by one. Cheers, Dora
Welcome to Hive @dora381 😊
Hi @intoy.bugoy, nice to meet you :)
Nice to meet you too😊. Enjoy your Hiventure @dora381.
Hi there! Welcome 😁 you just started strong with such a great post. You'll do awesome here!
Hi @themonkeyzuelans , thank you for reading my post. This is the first time I have enough courage to tell my story on a social network without worying about being judged. So I want to make it right :) By the way love your cool designs. Cheers, Dora
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Cám ơn em. Chị có coach tuyệt vời em ơi :)
Welcome to Hive Dora 🥰
Nice to finally "meet" you. I saw many of your photos with @trangbaby
Welcome Very pleased to meet you. Great first post
Thanks @diveratt. Nice to meet you too.
We are so happy to have you here! Super introduction post!
I am sure you will soon find your ways and favorite content to read/share!
Hi @katerinaramm thank you for your kind words. There are a lot of things for me to learn. I am super excited. Hope to see you around
Welcome to Hive @dora381, great to see Team VN going from strength to strength and keep on bringing in fresh blood. With @trangbaby's support, you couldn't be in better hands. Hopefully she's mentioned Pinmapple to you, most of Team VN does some wicked travel post, so perhaps with you being in New Zealand, we shall see some travel content from you?
You mentioned "no one can plagiarize your content" it's not strictly true as anything that is in the public domain can be plagiarized. However, the community takes plagiarism very seriously, and those who do it due to sheer laziness or want to profit from other people's work will find that cutting the corner doesn't work on Hive.
Anyway, hopefully you have had a taster of Hive from your introduction post. We always welcome new joiners who are here to contribute and grow your presence. If you need any further information about Hive, you can also check out @newbies-guide as well.
Hi @livinguktaiwan, thank you for reading my post and explaining this to me. I agree it's quite tricky in this digital world. But I do appreciate a community based on respect and support each other. That's the important value that urges me to join this platform.
By the way, I am really grateful for the resources for newbies. I found it's really helpful. Once again, thank you so much & have a great day. Cheers, Dora
Thank you @livinguktaiwan, yes sure I'll tell every member about pinmapple as I'm a huge fan of it :))
Love you girl!! ❤️
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