"PAINTED IN PROGRESS: MY STORY BEGINS HERE"

Every story begins somewhere — mine starts with curiosity, a few stumbles, and a heart full of hope. Here’s a look at the path that’s brought me to where I am now. ||| |-|-| My name is Athlea, 22 years old. I was born on August 8, 2002. My nickname is Erica but most of my friends call me "Ath". I have two amazing parents and both are very hard-working and loving. I’m the oldest of three siblings, with two younger brothers. I am a graduate of the Bachelor of Elementary Education program. I took up education way back 2021 without thinking what lies ahead. The first and second year was a struggle and a battle between continuing or shifting. But with God's guidance, I started to love the course I chose. I treated it as my calling and I thank God for sustaining me all throughout my college journey. I'm grateful that I met a lot of good people who continuously encourage and inspire me to become an educator. ||| |-|-| I love both creative and technical writing but I do creative writing most of the time. I prefer expressing myself through poems and stories. I also love singing, my voice may not be as high as Ariana grande but my voice can surely entertain you. Sometimes , I also spend my free time sketching and painting whatever inspires me. What makes other people love me so much is that I'm very helpful and caring to others, hardworking and very passionate in everything I do. ### Who introduced me to Hive? It was my friend, @khay.yryn and Manang @ayane-chan. I find Hive interesting so I joined with one goal in mind — to share thoughts, stories, ideas, and bits of life that matter. Whether you stumbled upon this page by accident or came here on purpose, I hope you find something that speaks to you. Life can feel fast and noisy, but sometimes, all we need is a quiet space to read, reflect, and reconnect. ||| |-|-| You’ll find a mix of things here and I'll be happy to contribute in this space through sharing my everyday experiences, lessons learned, creative ideas, helpful tips, and maybe even a few personal rants. I'm not here to be perfect, just real. Think of it like a friendly chat over coffee — honest, warm, and sometimes a little random. ||| |-|-| Whether you're a curious reader, a fellow thinker, or someone just looking for something new, I hope you'll enjoy your stay and maybe even come back for more. Feel free to comment, share, or just read quietly. You’re always welcome here. Thank you, Manang @ayane-chan for introducing me to Hive and helping me through the process. Love lots! Let me end my first blog with a quote from Dolly Parton,*"The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain."* This is to remind you that whatever challenges life may throw at you, face it and don’t give up. In order for us to grow, we should take a leap of faith. Choose to face your fears than staying upin mediocrity and dullness. God is with you, remember that. Welcome to my blog! I'm really glad and grateful that you're here.