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About Me — Samuel Okoruwa. Writing helps me dream; dreaming helps…
By: Samuel Okoruwa
Tags: Writer, Introduction, About Me, Profile

I’m pretty excited to share my story with you because I thought I didn’t have anything interesting to share at first. It was only after I sat down to read the stories of some other writers in this publication that I realised there was a lot I could share. Hope you find my story interesting.

Who am I?

My name is Samuel Okoruwa (pronounced oh-koh-ru-wah, hope I’ve able to clear any confusion). I am a Nigerian content writer and first-year Computer Science student. I work for Connect Nigeria, an online information portal that offers content exclusive to Nigeria. I am currently looking to transition into freelance writing and this is what has led me to Medium.

Medium Goals

I’ve been a member of Medium for about 2 years and it was only a few months ago I realised it could be the ideal platform for newbie freelancer writers looking to create writing samples.

Lately, I’ve realised there’s even more I can achieve on Medium. I have found myself falling in love with the Medium community, especially with inspiring content by Quy Ma and other amazing Medium writers.

Unfortunately, my country is ineligible for the Medium Partner Program, so I can’t get those coins. This is something that bothers me and many other writers based in Africa. It is quite disheartening knowing that we can’t be part of a program that could increase our earning potential.

While it would be great if Medium looked into this, it’s still good to know that I have access to a platform where I can share my thoughts, host writing samples, and connect with like-minded individuals.

Interests and Passions

Writing has always been my first love. I became enthralled by the world of literature due to the many…many novels my dad exposed us to as a child.

I have been passionate about music ever since I was old enough to watch High School Musical. I love listening to great artistes and performers such as Michael Jackson, Prince, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Tupac, Biggie Smalls, Post Malone, and more, as well as artists from my own country.

And I’ve literally seen my musical abilities grow due to the time I’ve spent watching great performers.

My interest in mental health stems from my struggle with social anxiety. As I work to get rid of social anxiety and practice my social skills, I’m eager to share all my experiences and lessons by writing about them on Medium.

I’ve been in love with science and technology ever since I was a child and would often ask my father the most ridiculous questions (the most ridiculous questions, trust me!) about space. I’m also considering picking this niche for my freelance writing career.

Lastly, content creation is something I took to after I started my writing career. While I contemplate what to create, I see myself tilting more and more towards video content.

That’s all I can say for now. Trust me there’s more to come!

Connect with me on LinkedIn

Here is a link to my Medium stories.
About me
By: Andrei Komarovskiy
Tags: About Me

My name is Andrew, and I’m a startup entrepreneur.

At least that’s the closest that comes to my mind.

I’ve started building my biggest and hardest startup yet, and I’m kind of going “all in” on it. Meaning I’m moving to another country, completely changing my lifestyle (again) and the course of my life (yet again).

So I thought, why not make a public story out of it. Even if I fail, I’ll have a pretty accurate trace of all my past ideas and actions. Not that it would help much in the end, though.

As of this writing, I have effectively 0 followers and friends on Facebook for this account. But I still feel like I have to lay out a couple facts about myself.

1 — I love startups — launched 10+ of my own, sold three of them, and am still a co-founder of two operating profitable startups.

2 — I either built or managed three accelerators for startups (those are relatively short educational programs for innovative companies), the most famous of which is the Founder Institute (fi.co).

3 — I have an absolutely amazing wife, who is half Indian and half Russian and has a master’s degree in child psychology and who’s also a micro-influencer (it’s still early days).

4 — I was born and grew up in Russia and lived in the US for many years.

5 — I’ve been living in Ukraine for the past couple of years.

So. I’m wrapping up here in Ukraine and moving to either the US or Finland (or to both, actually) to build my first billion-dollar company.

I believe that you have to do what you really want to do and not hold onto things like comfort and stability. They are nice to have, but they are not life.
Welcome to My Medium Profile!
By: Kevin Lee
Tags: Introduction, About Me, Medium Partner Program, Kevin Lee, Ｍedium

Welcome to My Medium Profile!

Hi friend,

Thanks for dropping by and welcome to my profile!

I often write about self-help, motivation, business, and writing. Sometimes, I even throw in a little bit of humor as well.

Here is a shortlist of some of my best stories that have been curated/further distributed by Medium.

Hope you enjoy it and feel free to leave comments. I love reading your opinions and feedback :)

Self

Motivation

Writing

Work/Business
About Me — Alice Goldbloom. I am a woman of a certain age. On a…
By: Alice Goldbloom
Tags: About Me, Biography, Alice, Personal Story, Writing

About Me — Alice Goldbloom

This is a photo of my hubby and me. I like it because my hat says SHIT HAPPENS. And it does.

If someone had told me a year ago that I would be communicating with strangers online, I would have said they were nuts.

Why at this late stage of my life, a couple of years into my retirement from a business and consulting career, did I begin writing and sharing my personal stories with people I have never met? Why have I started relationships with other writers I have met only online? Good questions. Answer to the first question: At my age, it’s wise to write it down to remember all the stories. Answer to the second question: The relationships are an unexpected bonus.

When I first started writing — creative non-fiction is my jam — I told a friend of mine, a well-known columnist and documentary filmmaker in the city where I live (Montreal, yeah! best city in the world!). “Well,” he said, “let’s see if you stick with it. Then, you will know if you are really a writer.”

I am still writing. In fact, I have just joined a writing group with three other supportive women: Stephanie Thurrott, Michelle Loucadoux, MBA, and Kristina Segarra. Lucky me to have their support on this journey.

Writing smooths the edges of my day, just like a couple of glasses of chardonnay used to. I am hooked; it is my therapy and it makes me happier. I write about life, marriage, random kindness, my pesky inner critic, self-compassion (something that came to me late in life), my parents, friendship, heartbreak, ageing, and even my late dog, who our family loved to the moon and back.

I am grateful to be here and be writing. These are my two favourite stories that I wrote this year. Sorry, they are not two of the funnier or more cheerful ones.

Thanks for reading.
Pallvi nice to meet you too. Thanks for checking out my bio 😊
By: Chira Lois
Tags: About Me, Writing

Pallvi nice to meet you too. Thanks for checking out my bio 😊
About Me — Carla Sharpe. Here I am.
By: Carla Sharpe
Tags: About Me

Here I am.

The words that have always caused butterflies in my stomach are “Let’s go around the room and everyone introduce themselves.” I’d rather poke pencils in my eyes than introduce myself…well, not really…but you get the drift.

So here we are…here I am.

I live in beautiful North Carolina with my husband and two cats (both of whom think they are dying of hunger 99.9% of the time).

I love hiking, reading, traveling, wildlife, and, in general, all things nature. I’m typically not an inside kinda girl…I prefer to be outside (except in frigid winter) and especially in the warm weather months on our patio, sipping a glass of wine, and listening to some tunes.

We have regular visitors in the back yard each evening: several deer, 2 skunks, 1 raccoon, and 1 opossum with a bad leg. Yes, they are all named. The deer get apples and corn up in the woods and the others are scavengers under my bird feeders where they may luckily find a few extra seeds strewn about and perhaps some grapes or banana slices. (How did that get there? Ahem).

While I love writing, I share that love with painting so I don’t turn out blog posts as frequently as most other Medium writers. There will definitely not be much money made from either and that’s perfectly fine with me so I’ll just continue to work as a hairdresser until I die! Seriously, it’s difficult to fit everything I want to do in a day when working full-time.

original painting by the author

There’s always more about me but we’ll save that for another day so as not to bore you too much.

Thanks for sitting through my chatter and so very nice to meet new friends :)
My Introduction
Tags: Introduction, About Me

It is currently 11:52 AM on Monday, the 21st of December, 2020.

Hello there!

I’m not entirely sure how to write this, in fact, I’m not even doing this seriously. This could either be the beginning of something big or a small website I checked out once in my life, which changed nothing and I moved on normally.

You see, I’m just a teen. I hope this does not affect or change your views and impression of me. A nice and smart classmate of mine recommended this website to me since I enjoy writing. Also because we were talking about this competition our school is hosting that I was contemplating participating in (I still am, haha). The due date is January 17th and the only thing working for me that I am proud of even in the slightest is my skill and ability of writing.

English isn’t even my native language, and yet, from growing up in an environment so influenced by the West, it was only natural I’d learn English. However, that also has some downsides since now I’m failing two subjects in school that are in my native language…

Enough about that for now, though. Where was I? Oh, right! So like I mentioned, I am just a teenager, and so I must say I was somewhat disappointed to see most of the people on this website being adults with problems much different from mine, and people writing articles and reports about real world issues.

I was hoping for it to be more like Tumblr. I had an account on Tumblr a few months ago that I marked as dead and stopped writing in because I became unmotivated. It currently has 300+ followers and over 7000 likes. I just made a post not too long ago trying to revive that account.

I faced some major emotional pain a few hours ago, but I’m not thinking too much about it anymore. I no longer wish to be the old me. I want to be the best me. So I’m taking steps. I am going to achieve something. Create my name as a writer and make people proud and envious. Starting by participating in that competition.

I truly hope to meet wonderful people on this website and maybe even teens like me. (I swear I don’t always sound like a robot-)

If I find that people are actually viewing this, I might write more on here! I really wish to. I love writing! I just need support, I guess :D. I have a lot of issues, they’re kind of personal so I hope nobody recognizes me and so I wish to remain anonymous. Not a single soul in my life knows everything about me, they just know about the part of my life that they became friends/know me with.

Thank you so much for reading!

Please do tell me your opinion, I’d love to hear it!
About — M.H. Rubin. This might not seem like nothing to you…
By: M. H. Rubin
Tags: Introduction, Table Of Contents, Biography, About Me

Selfie at the deYoung, 2015

Hey everyone!

This is me: I have been a photographer for more than 40 years, a writer for fewer, a long time resident of the Bay Area, but moments away from a big move to Santa Fe, New Mexico.

When I was a kid, I was a young protégé of Jerry Uelsmann; his surreal images were everywhere around me. I’ve never been a professional photographer; I’d say I’m a professional amateur — and spend my time evangelizing photographic exploration for consumers. Some of my work these days involves managing a large photographic collection of classical works of midcentury modernism.

Me at 20 and at 57

Concurrent with photography, I’ve had an entrepreneurial career that has spanned industries such as publishing, consumer retail, entertainment media, and technology. Highlights include Lucasfilm, Netflix, and Adobe, as well as number of startups. In the old days I had editing and post production roles on a number of television and feature projects, including the CBS miniseries Lonesome Dove, Paul McCartney’s concert film Get Back and the Bertolucci feature The Sheltering Sky. I’m proud that my ex-wife and I pioneered the you-paint-it “contemporary ceramics” industry (at Color Me Mine, Petroglyph) and even prouder of the successful way we handled our divorce and parenting.

I have a degree in neuroscience from Brown University, which has been nominally useful; my secret passion is to be a performance storyteller (sorta like Spaulding Grey, but without the suicide part); I’m a lifelong educator, the author of essays and books primarily on filmmaking, including a history of Lucas and Pixar: Droidmaker.

It’s been a long meandering career of highs and lows and my Medium stories chronicle the weirdness.
Table of Contents. My relatively easy to navigate nexus of writing.
By: Cody James Howell Phd, Raiden
Tags: Travel, About Me, Blog, Table Of Contents, Short Form

Self-publishing Is Trial and Error, This Advertising Experience Will Save You Time and Money

How to set up Amazon Advertising to sell your book, and why you should use it over Facebook Ads
My Story
Tags: My Life, About Me

Hi, I’m Abby and this is my first story or article, I don’t know what there called. Anyway I’m 12 years old, 13 in may (Can’t wait!). My story isn’t crazy or anything but it’s mine, so that’s good, right?

Hmm where do I start. I feel like there’s gonna be a fade out into a flashback. Ok I’m weird but this totally feels like a teen movie in a way, lol. I think it’s funny how I write all formal-ish then there’s lol.

Ok, I’ll start for real this time. I was born in good old Massachusetts, with an ear-infection thing because of that I had trouble hearing so learning how to speak took a little longer and I also didn’t learn words correctly. That made me go to speech thearpy. My brother was really the only one that understood me when I talk and that made me upset because I have a lot to say. Speech (I call it seech.) helped me and I don’t have to miss class tme at school anymore. I still say words wrong sometimes but it is all good. Fun Fact: When I was younger I loved the gas station shell, yes a gas station, kinda odd but they had the best ice cream ever. I couldn’t pronouce sh, so when I asked to go to shell it would sound like, “Can we go to h*ll?” (I don’t swear, promise.) I was 5 at the time…

Ok, more about me, cool. (I started this section at like 12:00 so sorry about mispelled words.[see the joke there…funny, ok but a parentheses in a bractect wowwwww!])

Anyway I have a stomach bad thing. Don’t you love my use of words. It’s related to, yes, gas… It’s actually really bad but I use bad jokes to mend the pain. :) Some things I have to do for it or done for it, I don’t know, are really blah. You know what I mean, right? Any who, I had to drink this thing that tasted like old juice and it was warm. I hate warm drinks so much! I also had to get bloodwork, it took 3 doctor vists. That was the start of this year. So, yep. I also had to get a tube down my throat, afterwards I was kinda up in the clouds, my parents thought it was funny. I do remember ranting about a duck… (I use … way to much…) *Yawns* Well I should go to bed or play snake and rage quit I don’t care which one.

It’s now the second day of writing this, so cool. Another thing about me is that I have really bad anxiety. Wow, we just jumped right into that one. Ok, I’m been struggling with it for a long time. I used to go to therapy and it worked for a little bit. I’m starting a new therapy at my school in the new year and I’m really excited about it. The anxiety really intervenes with my stomach problems which is great. (Put in sarcastic tone.) I don’t know what else to really say about it.

This is the last thing about me so get ready! I love to act, dance and draw. I take acting classes but the first semester ended so I’m probably going to start a different kind of class. I love to draw but I’m not the best at it. My drawings can turn out great or it can look really bad. It’s a 50% chance. I also love to dance and I took dance lessons when I was 6 but then I moved so I’m going to start them again. That’s basically it.

If you liked this please give me a follow. Why does it sound like I’m a youtuber? Byeeeee!
Know about me:
By: Suman Sharma
Tags: Introduction, Life, About Me, Startup Life, Writing

Hello you lovely people,

This is my first article on medium.com, where my passion for writing out my thoughts have brought me here, I am a very emotional person and have a cyclone of thoughts swirling inside my head.

So I was trying to find out a way to bring it on to a paper, and to my surprise, I found this beast where I have no limits to express myself, and I know that all you lovely audiences are always available to get connected with me and not keep me lonely.

Talking about myself, I am an enthusiastic and fun-loving person trying to find excitement in almost everything I do or come across. I am a decent girl and I like to accept whatever life brings to me with a huge smile.

In the recent past, I have done intensive traveling with my Husband after I got married and have come to a realization that this is something that I really enjoy doing it and you don't be surprised if you end up spotting an article on traveling.

I am a good observer which helps me do better analysis of almost everything from my personal life to my work life. I am someone who is curious to learn, and thus I do intensive research to upgrade my knowledge, clear my doubts, and also love reading various articles and topics and tan tada...here I have found medium.com.

I have recently started youtube content creation and actively looking forward to starting my career as a content writer which fulfills my passion to write and support various businesses.

Do follow me, and I will make sure to give you great content.

Thanks for reading this article, you might have got some insight about me now!

Hold my hand and I will make sure to never leave you.

Take care and stay safe!
About Me — Paul Do. Husband, Father, Jiu-Jitsu Enthusiast…
By: Dr. Paul Do
Tags: Ivf, Poker, About Me, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Vietnamese Boat People

About Me — Paul Do

I am a “Boat Person.” I am a refugee. I am an immigrant. I am Vietnamese. I am an American. I am an Ohioan. I am a Californian. I am a Chicagoan.

The Herald-Star of Steubenville, Ohio wrote a story on my family, circa 1984.

I am an elementary school math whiz. I am a Spelling Bee champion. I am a Little Leaguer. I am an involuntary Catholic. I am a reluctant altar boy. I am a militant atheist.

I am a mediocre high school football player. I am a better wrestler. I am a student of the game. I am a high school football coach. I am a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I am an assistant instructor in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Brazilian jiu-jitsu started as a way for me to get healthy and it turned into a passion. I am pictured here In January 2017 with my Professor, co-founder of Brazil-021 International, and fifth-degree black belt, Andre Terencio

I am a rapper. I am an old-school hip-hop head. I am a breakdancing Stan. I am a Bob Dylan fan. I am in love with Tupac Shakur. I am a procrastinating screenwriter. I am an essayist on untold stories of America.

I am an indoctrinated Republican. I am the holder of two degrees from the People’s Republic of UC Berkeley. I am a registered independent. I am a staunch believer in the phrase, “Black Lives Matter.” I am an opponent of the War on Drugs.

I am a recovering binge drinker. I am a raver. I am a cannabis enthusiast. I am an addict. I am a poker player. I am a gambler.

Poker has gone from a hobby to an obsession because it combines math and risk-taking. I am pictured here playing in the 2015 World Series of Poker Millionaire Maker.

I am a meme stealer and sharer. I am an internet troll. I am on social media for unhealthy amounts of time. I am a reality-television fanatic.

I am a lawyer. I am a writer. I am a teacher. I am a student. I am a friend. I am a foe.

I am a husband. I am a father. I am a middle child. I am a brother. I am an uncle. I am a fur daddy.

I am pictured here with my wonderful wife, Lauren, and my son, Zion, who was born in 2019 after a 6-year IVF journey.

I am not special. I am lucky. I am, according to a law school roommate’s mother, “LOVE.”
Welcome New Readers
By: Jose Perez
Tags: New Writers, Welcome, About Me

My name is Jose Perez. I am an entrepreneur who works a full-time job and various side hustles to become successful for myself and my family.

I believe in rising above the mediocrity of life. I believe in reaching your peak and then finding a higher peak to reach after that on another mountain. In this life we have, we cannot settle for just getting by. We need to be uncomfortable with where we are, and push ourselves to be greater, achieve more, live longer, be stronger, know more, etc.

I mentioned I have a full-time job. On the side, I design and print 3D things. I have some of my projects listed on my own Etsy shop. I take various surveys online for extra income. I mostly step out of my comfort zone as often as possible.

I am a veteran. I served in the US Army for five years as an active-duty soldier operating UAVs. That was fun. My downtime consists of binge-watching episodes of The Office, playing Xbox, reading, and watching anime. I also spend a lot of time with my wife, who is also into all of those things I mentioned. We both love to listen to Harry Potter books on Audible.

I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a focus on management. I am currently in school full-time, earning my MBA from Columbia Southern University.

I hope you will find my writing to be something you can relate to personally or professionally. I aim to write on different subjects to include fictional work in the future. Make sure to come by and see what is new on my blog often. I look forward to letting you into my world and showing you what goes on in my mind. Thanks for reading!
About Me — Nitish Menon. Unwrapping good in the world — one pun…
By: Nitish Menon
Tags: Life, Introduction, About Me, Personal, Journey

About Me

Originally from India but currently residing in Toronto after successfully completing my MBA degree here. Yes, that business guy — but with a whole lot of heart. Promise.

Which is a perfect segue to learn about the content I write about. I generally write at the intersection of marketing, business, strategy, and a few thought pieces inspired by personal events. If any of the above themes excite you, be sure to check out some of my work. I guarantee you won’t be disappointed.

Did I mention earlier that I love puns and sarcasm of all kinds? It’s almost always expected in my stories, or at least wherever possible.

I love exploring new places. This passion of mine has taken me to over 10+ countries across the globe, with many more on the wish list. If you have some cool recommendations on places to visit, be sure to drop them in the comments below. I would love to check them out.

Another cliché, but I’m a huge football enthusiast. No, please don’t call it “soccer”. Absolutely love the English Premier League and Arsenal FC (once upon a time called “The Invincibles”). I also play the sport, not just admire it from a distance. Fun fact, I had the chance to represent my country at a soccer tournament hosted in Malaysia. Safe to say, I’m not bad at it.
About Me — Mary DeVries. I write. I wander. I read. I remember.
By: Mary Devries
Tags: Writer, Introduction, About Me

About Me — Mary DeVries

I started writing my first novel at age eight. It was about a family of pencils that came alive at night and wandered around the classroom having various adventures. I was several chapters in when a well-meaning adult asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up.

“I want to be a writer. In fact, I’ve already started writing my first novel,” I told her.

“Oh, that’s so cute. Being a writer is hard work you know. Most people never make it.”

This was news to me. I had assumed the only tough part about writing was plot development and getting the words down on paper. I went back to my half-written opus with a new and critical eye. Was this really worth publishing?

I put it and my dreams of being a published writer aside for several decades. I still wrote plenty I just rarely shared it.

No more. I’m embracing my childhood dreams. I’m writing for me but I want to share it with the world.

If you want to get to know me, read my writing. I’m sharing more about who I am each day.

I’ve lived a variety of experiences so I write on a variety of topics. Humor, Parenting, Medium Specifc and General Writing Advice, Travel, Self Help, Aging, Relationships, Loss of a Loved One, Practical Advice, and Topical Commentary.

Click on any of the above to go to a listing of the stories I’ve written on these topics. Be warned, just like in life, the categories are a bit blurred. My travel stories may involve parenting lessons. My topical Commentary may include self-help advice. Almost all of it involves at least some humor.

Here are some of my favorite things I’ve written. Enjoy, and thanks for reading!

Sign up here to receive an email from me once a week with links to my latest writing so you don’t miss a thing.
Introduction
By: Dasha Zerboni
Tags: Writer, Introduction, About Me, Writers On Writing, Books

Hi, My name is Dasha, and I’m a writer.

I’m a student and write short stories and novels for fun, as well as a way to relax and destress. It’s been a really important way for me to cope with everything that’s been going on in the world right now, and I began writing over Quarantine as a way to fill up all those hours I now have to spend at home instead of going outside. The result has been over 13 drafts of my first full novel, the Arena, as well as the first draft of my next series, The Providence Series.

My primary special interests are music, role-playing games like D&D, biology (both hypothetical and real), world-building, character development/design, mythology and art history. I also really like the science fiction and fantasy genres.

On this account, I’m mainly going to be posting information about the books that I’m working out, their worlds and characters, as well as short segments from the novel. I can also post other short stories and poems. I hope everyone enjoys!
Hello :)
By: Bailey Littleton
Tags: Diary, Self Improvement, About Me, Mental Health

This is my second time writing this. I accidentally deleted the first one. Oops. It’s okay though. I don’t mind re-writing this.

First thing, I’m not much of a writer. I rarely ever write at all. I used to love writing, and reading. I used to be smart. In elementary school anyways. I feel like it would be better for me to write more often. It might clear my mind so I don’t feel so stressed out all the time. This will be more like a diary than anything else. I will probably write about my mental health or how I feel throughout the day. I might write about self improvement because I have some improvement to do, maybe this will be enough motivation for me to keep improving myself and making myself push my limits. I will definitely write about things I care about and things I absolutely love talking about. I love talking about anime, music, and my dogs. This may also give me some motivation to start taking more pictures. Photography is a career path that I would love to take.

If you want, you can watch… or read about my journey through life. Like I’m the main character in a new book you’re reading and you want to see character development happen. See if I become a hero, or maybe I’ll become the bad guy in my story. I most likely won’t become the bad guy. Maybe an anti-hero but, not the bad guy. Read and see what adventures I go on. Read and find out if I make any friends on my way to the end of my main goal. Read and find out if I become the main character I would want myself to be.

Bailey :)
Hi, I’m Lauren.
By: Lauren Briggs
Tags: First Post, Introduction, Get To Know Me, About Me

Hi, I’m Lauren. You are probably wondering who I am or why I’m here. I am sixteen years old and currently a junior in high school. My passions include playing volleyball, singing, painting, and hanging out with the people I love. I have always kept diaries ever since I was a young girl, documenting every single up and down throughout my life. Why not start writing on medium like it is my diary? I have learned so much about myself in the past years and would love to look back in ten years to see how much I have grown. I can’t wait to share fun stories or maybe just random things I am thinking about on here. I am so glad to have found a perfect outlet to write about my life journey. 😋
My introduction : )
Tags: Introduction, Journalism, About Me, Ispirazione

My introduction : )

Well hello there. I bet you might like to know a little bit about me, I mean you did click on my introduction. I am 16, a huge stoner, oh and I love to write( duh). I thought of the name societys.enemy becase of a movie I watched in my English class called dead poets society. I also belive that i am considered an enemy to society becase encourage breaking out of the norms, standing up for what’s right, and most of all being you. Anyways this was just a short intro l, I will let your mind wander and you can make as many assumptions about me as you want.
My Birth Defect
Tags: About Me, Health, Original Content, Personal Story, Spina Bifida

My Birth Defect

I was born with spina bifida in which my spine didn’t form properly.

My life hasn’t been easy but, with the support of my family I been getting through it.

Here are a few things about my spina bifida:

I was diagnosed before birth

Hours after birth I had lower back surgery to close the open spine.

24 hours later I was placed a shunt in which lets fluid flow my body.

48 hours later I had a tracheotomy because, my lungs were weak.

With my spina bifida most children end up not walking, but I started to walk at the age of 2.

Most kids with spina bifida also end up with the trachea tube and do not talk only sign language. I started to talk at almost age of 3.

Since I was a baby I been having a weak bladder, meaning it is easy to have accidents.

I have a learning disability in which I can’t process and think fast. I get confused at times.

I walk with a limp of my right leg

I have weak and strong force strength on both legs.

I can’t play sports that involve a ball.

From the outside I am a normal person from the inside I am a different person.

I have to use catheters whenever using the restroom.

I do and think slow

I have no idea about other spina bifida children but, I have one kidney smaller than the other.

This finalizes my story ☺️. Spina bifida varies in every child and even though I have the most rare one…

I am happy with the progress I have made.
About Me
Tags: About Me

Case Study: Google Health & Safety Feature for COVID

9 in 10 Canadians have reported an increase in daily anxiety during the pandemic. Many fear going out, even for…
About Me, Writer From Tara Takes On The World
By: Tara Abraham
Tags: Blogging, About Me

I may be your average college student, but I have a voice, and I’m not afraid to use it. I have remained silent for too long, not speaking up when I should have because I was scared or too self-conscious. But not anymore.

I believe that one of the greatest injustices is not doing something when you have the skillset to do so. I know how discouraging it can be to hear about all the problems affecting our world, and I also know how easy it is to tune everything out and continue with our lives. But just because you ignore a problem doesn’t make it go away.

I started a blog to raise awareness about various social injustices because they are intertwined with many of our troubles (racism, inequality, climate change). But, we can’t fix these problems without first understanding why they exist in the first place, which is another aim of my blog.

I was born and brought up in Sacramento, California, with my younger brother. My parents came to the states in the 1990s from Kerala, India. I feel fortunate to be raised with a fusion of American and Indian culture.

When I am not writing or studying, I enjoy playing the piano and watching Youtube videos. I am also a huge fan of Marvel movies. I am a public speaker with Toastmasters International, and I am a phone volunteer for Seniors.

While I’m not sure what the future holds, none of us do; I feel prepared to be my own advocate and advocate for those who deserve to be heard.

Favorite Quotes:

If you are depressed, you are living in the past. If you are anxious, you are living in the future. If you are at peace, you are living in the present Lao Tzu Be Yourself; Everyone else is taken Oscar Wilde If opportunity doesn’t knock; build a door Milton Berle No one can make you feel inferior without your consent Eleanor Roosevelt

I hope you find my writing and research helpful. Thanks for reading!
About Me — Melissa A. Matthews. I am “likkle but tallawah,” as my…
By: Melissa A. Matthews
Tags: Life Lessons, Life, About Me, Love

About Me — Melissa A. Matthews

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I’m a 4'9, 90 lb storyteller whose stories and experiences are taller, heavier, and more far reaching than I might have ever imagined.

As a teenager growing up in Brooklyn NY, I thought I’d die at twenty-one. I had a dream in which I watched myself die. I lived with reckless abandon. By the time I was twenty-five , I’d accomplished every goal I’d written down from zero to sixteen. I got a degree in painting, opened an arts nonprofit, exhibited internationally, wrote stories, and sold my art.

I spent my late twenties trying to figure out what a life without striving for those goals would look like. That meant finding love and finding myself in my cultural home of Trinidad and Tobago.

In my thirties, my journey has been defined not by what I do but who I am. I am a woman on a journey toward inner peace and manifestation in all aspects of my life. I exercise everyday, I’m two years into veganism and seven years into owning several businesses with my twin sister and one with my partner.

I am an Afro-Trinidadian American woman living in Trinidad. I am a 35 year old mother, partner, and storyteller. I am one whose stories are written, eaten, listened to, stared at and used to help other people tell their stories.

Mostly to those that know and love me, I am Mel.

I am Melissa A. Matthews, but I don’t tell people what the A stands for and that’s my business.
About Me — Samantha Drobac. Where to even begin?
By: Samantha Drobac
Tags: Life, About Me, Being Yourself, Original Content, Personal Story

About Me — Samantha Drobac

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It’s hard to even start writing about me because I don’t really like to talk about myself. This could be attributed to the years I spent in sales where I quickly realized that most people (not all) don’t care to know anything about you unless it benefits them in some way.

The aspects of my life that I would share are the ordinary stories we would all typically mention. Now…there are also moments that I lived through that could make for a very good story but at the same time I don’t want people feeling pity for me.

I guess I’ll share a few things:
About Me — Nancy Soto. My Height Tells It All
Tags: Introduction, Life, About Me, Original Content, Personal Story

We are very traditional when it comes to religious things. But, over time our traditions have modernize.

I love drinking soda- coca cola is my favorite. Lately, I been trying to cut it off.

I come from an entrepreneur relatives. My dad’s siblings own a family bakery in Mexico.

That concludes my mini story. Physically in public I am shy to talk about myself but, in writing I can go on and on about me. Writing in general is like my therapy because, I can say what I want without questioning or judgements.
Hi, I’m Penelope
By: Penelope Banks
Tags: Self, About Me, Personal, Blogger

I don’t ever know what to write when I’m talking about myself. So maybe I’ll add a little here and a little there. But I wanted to write something, so you can get to know me a bit better.

I’m a freelancer, a nomad, a now a kinky sex blogger.

In my previous life, I was a struggling college student and fast-food worker who had to pay her tuition by being a webcam model.

So let’s just say I’ve been around the block.

And now I’m here, and I couldn’t be happier about it.
About Me
By: Hunter Pitts
Tags: About Me

Hello my name is Hunter Pitts. I will be trying to publish educational writings on all different subjects.
About Me — Ruks Moreea. Hello, my name is Ruks and I am…
By: Ruks Moreea
Tags: Life, About Me, Spirituality, Sharing, Inspiration

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Hello, my name is Ruks and I am originally from a piece of heaven in the middle of the Indian Ocean.

I am a full-time mum to a Tween and a Flower Angel but used to be part of the corporate rat race.

I love books, the arts, languages, music and once upon a time, was a seasoned traveller. I tend to read more spiritual stuff with a touch of psychology, but anything that triggers alternative and out of box thinking is great. Travelling was a great outlet to explore cultures and perhaps my inner depth?

My social circle is small and tight, and one would describe me as being a bit of an introvert. I tend to gravitate towards the silent rather than the noisy. Sounds boring to many but hopefully connective to few.

I am more of a dog and less of a cat person and I love nature. I love seeing nature and listening to what she has to say, hearing birdsong and watching the subtle movements of branches. Above all, I am a sea lover, I can sit and stare at her angry roaring waves or her gentle healing ripples. I can watch her in sheer stillness and lose myself in her vast beauty. I guess am a bit of a loner.

I believe that the World (Mother Earth) needs clearing and healing. I would love to connect with many of you who share this aspiration to make our Home a happier One. We are all connected in spirit and mind so let us vibe high.

Love and light,

Ruks
About Me — Lone Brinkmann. One of my professors once said: “You…
By: Lone Brinkmann
Tags: About Me, Biography, Bio, Personal Story, Write On Medium

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One of my professors once said: “You can read fiction as philosophy, and philosophy as fiction.”

Each of my mornings typically begins with an outdoor walk and reading fiction or philosophy. As a child of nature, with my philosophical heart and creative academic mind, I have always been drawn to Kierkegaard’s existential philosophy and its current day applications through new media.

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Publishing my first textbook in 2016 titled “#Kirkegaard and Performative Narratology on Social Media,” I developed a unique how-to approach regarding Kirkegaard’s theories with respect to today’s technology. Following this publication, I developed online material to teaching platforms used in Danish high schools.

Much of my academic work compares personal storytelling in the past versus the often self-promoting digital narratives created through social media today, highlighting the consequences of ‘digital footprints.’ Each individual ‘footprint’ consists of the culmination of likes, comments, posts, and retweets (etc.) that are tied to our names in perpetuity, creating our virtual identities.

My other academic pursuits include Kirkegaard’s existential philosophy in general, how to use new media as literary genres, and Kirkegaard’s life stages and their effect on digital civility among younger generations. Most recently I have endeavoured into the world of YA, flash fiction and chat format stories, primarily published on Hooked (Snapchat) and Medium.

Despite my interest in writing about social media, the last place I can be found in my private life is scrolling through online posts. I much prefer to spend my time reading great 19th century literature or working on creative art projects with a brilliant photographer.

Holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Danish Language, Literature, and Religious Studies and a Master’s Degree in Culture and Communication, I made a career out of keynote speaking, writing, and literary consulting. After working as an editor for 12 years in the publishing industry, I have decided to fully commit to my own writing every single day, and I couldn’t be happier. I even have a test audience for my work right at home in my dog Sofus, wagging his tail when he’s interested and snoring when he’s bored. I don’t always take his advice, but I’m thankful he is always there by my side!
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By: Mackenzie Schieli
Tags: Film, Introduction, Television, About Me, Music

My name is Mackenzie Schieli, and I am from Bergen County, New Jersey, which arguably the best place to live in the entire country. I live in a yellow house with an American flag waving in the front. My house is on a dead end street in a small town nestled between Paramus and Hackensack. I live with my mom, my brother, and our dog. I am a freshman studying at Montclair State University in pursuance of a bachelor’s degree in Communications and Media Arts.

My main interests and things I will probably post about on here are music, film, and television. I am constantly listening to music, or watching a movie or show. I am interested in a lot of TV shows, especially now since I have had time to watch so many due to COVID. Some of my favorite shows are The Office, Parks and Rec, Grey’s Anatomy, Supernatural, The Vampire Diaries, and the list goes on. I have a subscription to practically every streaming service available to watch millions of hours of content from. I love so many movies that I will not get into the names of any specifics but I will say that I like Marvel, Pixar, Laika, and Blumhouse productions. I also enjoy a lot of Amazon, Netflix, and Hulu originals, both films and shows alike. I listen to all different artists and genres of music. I have found some music I like on my own such as alternative, mega-mashups and EDM, but a big part of my music taste comes from my parents. Because of my mom I like disco and pop and because of my dad I like rock and heavy metal. My favorite song of all time, is 505 by Arctic Monkey, which I listen to at least once every time I open my music app. I highly recommend giving it a listen. On this page I plan to post discussions and reviews of various forms of media.

Professionally, I am not sure what I want to do yet. I definitely want to be in the communications field but I am not sure what specific area of that is right for me. I am thinking about going into Public Relations, Journalism, or Television Production. I plan to switch majors or tack on a minor once I decide which is best for me. I can see myself doing work that is about creating, editing, and/or managing content, which all of these options have. I am very talkative and people oriented, so anything in the communications field goes well with my personality. Any job where I will get to work with and collaborate with other people will be a good fit for me.
About Me — Tina Joy. Joie de vivre ~ Constantly learning and…
By: Tina Joy
Tags: Life Coach, Introduction, About Me, Thebusinessguru, Entrepreneur

Joie de vivre ~ Constantly learning and evolving.

Overview — Through the Looking Glass

I was super inspired reading Quy Ma’s story and being invited to share my own About Me. Quy Ma is the creator of the About Me Stories publication filled with “writers that come from all over the world, with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.”

His vision to bring together writers from across the world is impressive. Quy Ma’s idea to unify our stories as one, is meaningful and allows us a space to share a little bit about who we are as writers. Thank you for designing such a well thought out idea and bringing it to life!

Reading and resonating with Quy Ma’s story, made me realize just how much we all share in common. We are far more alike than we give ourselves credit. As people, we share so many similarities yet, we so often tend to point out our differences rather than bring forth our similarities.

Our life journey and the experiences that come along with it, are all different in comparison to one another, yet, we come to realize many of the same lessons. Upon dealing with numerous situations throughout life’s phases, we come to adapt and grow into stronger versions of ourselves.
About Felicia C. Sullivan
By: Felicia C. Sullivan
Tags: Felicia C Sullivan, Marketing, About Me, Freelancing

The Details: It’s About Experience…And Being Human

A data-driven marketer and storyteller for over two decades, who has straddled the agency and client-side fences, I deliver simple solutions to complex problems. I care about customer lifetime value over campaign ROI.

My 3-step brand-building method — where your customers are the hero of the story — sets me apart from the pack. Customers aren’t a line item on a P&L — they’re discerning and overwhelmed by choice. We live in an era where problem-solving isn’t enough. Values are no longer a tagline.

Being decent is not a campaign.

I help businesses build better brands for customers that demand we be better humans.

My experience has cultivated an enviable reputation for delivering the wow factor, backed by a sound brand and storytelling strategy that drives long-term business results.

I’ve been telling stories since I was six and I haven’t shut up since.

TL;DR: I make marketing simple.
About Me — Tatiana Santana. Not really that interesting but I hope…
By: Tatiana Santana
Tags: Life, About Me, Storyofmylife, Youth, Living With Purpose

On May 16th I was brought into this world, my mother was always told she could not have children and she had been trying for a long time. The day the twin towers fell, she took a pregnancy test, and boom there I was.

I was born in Miami Florida, we had a pool of course and I loved to swim since I was about a year old. Fast-forwarding to 2005, we packed up and moved to the good ole North Carolina. When we moved here my mom thought I was going to hate it but I didn't, I loved the weather here and I absolutely loved the trees and experiencing snow and cold weather.

At around seven or eight years old I met a friend that had a farm of about 120 acres and a big barn full of horses and other animals. They taught me how to ride and I enjoyed it so much, when we moved to a new house in the same area my mom decided to get a house on seven acres with a nice barn and two horses. I grew up with so many animals that I just had everything but fear for them. Eventually, I was thrown off of the horses about 4 times and it always bruised me up pretty bad but I made sure to get right back on every time. I didn't let it scare me, I continued to ride for a very long time. Eventually, we moved away again but this time without a barn and I had to sell my horses and the house, this really made me sad and I stopped riding.

When I turned fourteen my friend moved away and I didn't have any horses anymore, so that was it for me. I met a guy named Xander at fourteen and we started dating. Now I am eighteen years old and going on four years with my boyfriend! We live together and I am so happy where I am at in my life so far.

I have just started writing on medium and I love for my writing to be seen, I hope that my writing touches someone and helps them in any way. This is something I have wanted to do for so long, I have always been scared to do it and I have finally faced my fears and I hope to flourish!

So this is the short little run-through of my life so far, I hope to write about my life in the next five years and tell everyone where I got !