Hello beautiful people, greetings from Cuba.
I didn’t know how to introduce myself to you, because I don’t usually talk about myself or the things I like or care about. I usually keep my thoughts to myself and to the pages of the notebook that tends to be my confidant.
But here I am, challenging myself to express myself and discover myself in other facets, so here’s a little bit about who Laura is and how I came across HIVE.
About a year ago @madefrance told me about her personal transformation process and the important role this platform played in it. Listening to her and reading her so excited about her journey at HIVE planted the seed of curiosity in me.
What will this platform be like? Is Made right and can I make my way there? Will I be able to discover my hidden talents if I join?
Those and many others, were the questions I asked myself before accessing the online course, I didn’t know if it was my path, but I have always believed that knowledge is never a surplus, but enriches; so, I took the time to watch the classes and learn new things.
However, all the enthusiasm remained in the writing of my presentation. I was not encouraged to go ahead; I had more doubts than answers and I was not sure about taking that step.
My 2024 was a quiet year in the eyes of others, but intense internally. Not knowing exactly what path you are on, nor what route you should take next, was my main dilemma.
I met new people, studied subjects that interested me, watched as many series as I wanted, listened to as much music as I could, and discovered that I needed to keep exploring my tastes and skills, because all that was not enough.
Then came the social networks to show me the things I had never tried before, but that I would like to try. I kept in my memory and wrote down, the languages I would like to learn, the topics I would love to write about, I set aside a space to try drawing with zero knowledge about art, and I encouraged myself to have dreams I had never thought of before.
And you may ask,
why are you telling us this?
The answer is simple, sometimes we have many thoughts, ideas, desires, dreams, that we leave stored and forgotten for not daring to take the step to materialize them. We are overcome by insecurity and uncertainty about the future, and we forget that life is about trial and error, and that it is better to try than to regret not having done it.
And that’s why I’m here, in a different year facing those doubts that approached me last year and didn’t let me take the step; giving myself a second chance to take advantage of the knowledge that @soy-laloreto and her allies, so kindly taught us in their classes, and open myself to the possibility of turning this blog into my safe place, and my source of inspiration and discovery.
Who is Laura, the person?
I am a person who adapts to circumstances. I was born in a country where life is about just that, while you find your way and the way to overcome the difficulty, but where no one stops smiling and trying to be happy.
I am a perfectionist and very critical of myself, so I usually do not pay attention to the excessive opinions of others, but only to my own. While for some people I am serious, boring and unfriendly, for others I am sweet, funny and kind, and that does not mean that I am one or the other, but I am whoever the situation and the person in question requires.
I’m not lying to you, I have my bouts of craziness and I explode like anyone else when my feelings reach the limit, but I tend to be calm, mediating and understanding. I don’t like problems, so I do my best to stop them and avoid them, if necessary, but that doesn’t take away from telling the necessary truths at the right time. Life has shown me that it is better to be honest than to remain silent and accumulate resentments or misunderstandings.
I would like to tell you if I am an extrovert or an introvert person, but I can’t define myself as one or the other, I just know that I am passionate about life and its secrets to happiness, that I do not find myself if it is not enjoying even the smallest things, and that, if something I understand important, it is love in any of its expressions.
I cannot conceive my day-to-day life without the company of my family and friends, without the laughter of people and without their sorrows, because yes, I value every feeling that we can transmit as living beings, and I am grateful to have the opportunity to show and receive them.
It doesn’t matter if it’s a message, a call, or a simple shout, I simply love the many ways we find to show each other respect and affection.
I don’t know if it’s good or bad, but analyzing people helps me understand them and put myself in their shoes. I like to observe and listen, to pay attention to what we don’t usually say but drop on the table as if it were a hidden message.
What are the things I am passionate about, and what would I like to discover and experience?
Thousands of answers jumped into my mind.
I hate insects, but I love nature and its wonders, both visual and practical. Sitting by the sea or on the Havana Seawall to enjoy a sunset is one of the activities that I will never get tired of doing and that I will never get bored of. Standing on the balcony or on the patio of my house, after running out of the room so as not to miss the departure of the sun on the horizon, and getting up early to see how it says good morning with the birds singing; definitely one of my favorite moments of the day.
Swimming freely or floating on the waves, defying the tide and absorbed by the sound of the sea and its peculiar smell; feeling the sand on my skin as I walk on it; closing my eyes and relaxing in the tranquility of a park while I focus my attention on the music that booms in my ears; going for a walk and seeing new places with my loved ones; chatting about any nonsense with my friends; debating about how tired the day is with my family; and watching a series in a single night; are some of those things that I love and would repeat without a doubt.
I love the beach over the pool, although I think that’s already been noted (HAHAHAHA); I was born and raised in the city but I don’t refuse to enjoy the countryside and its landscapes; I love to dance and sing, without caring how well or badly I do it, I just flow, as my friend Made would say.
Music is essential in my daily life, whether it’s to couple myself to the feeling and suffer it and live it as if it were my own, or to lift my spirits and give me strength and energy to face whatever comes my way. Salsa, bachata, reggaeton, pop, rock, R&B, hip-hop, etc., I really don’t discriminate in genres. If my ear enjoys what it hears, it’s all good. Lyrics are a love-hate issue, because there are songs whose rhythm and melody invite me to dance and ignore their lyrics, but the reality is that I love to find deep texts, with meaning and that invite you to reflect.
I find it extremely satisfying to dance, sing or just listen to music, but I also love watching movies, series and novels, and getting into the stories as if I were part of them. In some I am the protagonist, in others the supporting character, and in many I am just a critical spectator who loves to talk to the TV as if the actors or characters could hear her.
Genres, languages, plots? I can watch any, if the first five minutes grab me, I’ll finish watching it, even if the ending is not what I expected.
I also enjoy watching variety shows that involve games and competitions, it amuses me to see how people think and execute their strategies to achieve their goals, and well, why not, if it’s about celebrities, I like to see them in a different facet to their profession/vocation.
Latin American, English-speaking, Asian or European entertainment, etc., I like to explore them all and learn about their traditions and cultures, the reason for their actions, the root of their food, our social differences, and so on.
Now, personally, I was always curious about the diverse expressions of art, interactive and extreme sports, the magic of cooking, and the incomprehensible but dynamic world of fashion; but I dared little to explore them, and that’s exactly what I intend to do next.
**"To discover how much I can achieve, and how far I can push my own limits."**
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📝 Translation by DeepL.com
