Getting To Know Me Better
Hello, Hivers! I know this is somewhat late for the introduction as I already posted three articles in the community. Owing to my writing, and editing jobs in the magazine, as well as my function as the assistant to the CEO, things have been relatively occupied recently. Nonetheless, I want to reintroduce myself. It looked like a wonderful moment to take hold of each other even better.
For those who don't know me...
Hi, I am @diosarich a mixed-blood Greek-Italian-Spanish-Filipino from the Philippines, on the island of Mindanao where Davao City, my homeland, is located where you can find the most beautiful sunset and beaches, the delicious durian and fleshy marang, the sweet pomelo, the captivating Waling-waling(Vanda Sanderiana or Sander's Vanda, named after Henry Frederick Conrad Sander, a noted orchidologist) and the serenity of nature.
A SINGLE PARENT
I am a single mother who takes pleasure in many parts of motherhood. My eldest is married and she has a thirteen-year-old son (yes, I'm a grandma - mamita as my grandson dubs me). My youngest child has an epileptic cerebral palsy and he passed away last November 12 - I will tell you about his illness in my next blog.
A single parent's life can be a very formidable job. To be both a mother and a father, you must be an iron-willed role model. There may or may not always be financial underlying that is required, such as child care. All of the family responsibilities lie on your shoulders. While single parenting can be challenging, the blessings are far higher.
SENIOR CITIZEN
When I joined #Hive, I was in my mid-fifties. I earned the title of Certified Senior Citizen two years ago. That means more wrinkles on my brow and a platinum mane on my head. 🤩 Furthermore, I am now a PWD member (Person With Discounts). I now pluck the blessing of being a citizen of this country who has performed for several years. I have benefited from the savings that the law provides to Senior Citizens on maintenance medications, some grocery products, transportation fees, movie tickets, and other things.
SIMPLE PHYSICAL REGIMEN OF AN AGEING WOMAN
Hair of platinum, soles of the masterwork, as an aging woman, I am all that jazz. Every day I work to keep my health in tip-top shape. Stretching, brisk walking, jogging, meditation/yoga, and jazz dance are all part of my physical conditioning regimens. As I mentioned, I am responsible for two people. My mother, who is 88 years old, is partially blind and my son, who has special needs, is bedridden. I should keep myself fit to get around with illness.
PROFITABLE RECREATIONS
Art is a piece of limitless field that brings out concepts, insights, and fascination and is based on a creative nature as it is significant in many facets of life. Putting together things with one's hands is what art is all about.
I've been interested in crocheting, embroidery, tatting, paper quilling, and other crafts like creating my bracelets out of broken pieces of jewelry and glass beads-wired bracelets since I was in primary school. I even learned to weave, but due to a lack of equipment, I was unable to put it to use. Fresh Blossoms Art, a DIY that uses the natural beauty of flowers to create spectacular artwork has recently piqued my interest.
These are among my favorite hobbies that have additionally proved to be profitable and helped me meet both ends with my son's physical and medical condition when he was still living. I continue doing it even though he's now gone. It is a must to have extra savings when the rainy days come.
FOOD FOR THE THOUGHT PASSION
My other passion encompasses writing poetry and flash fiction/non-fiction based on thoughts from my imagination, which is pressed for them to put together the right lines. Talent is the blessing you always pay for yourself and uplift others.
Poetry
Life: God's Divine GiftFlash Fiction
Trance
Everyone has unique abilities and interests, and we are all specialized in some way. We are all stylish transformers.
I guess I have burned lavishly of your time. I am delighted to impart a small chunk about me with you and I am thrilled about heading toward this amazing avenue with all of you!
Thank you for fetching around my blog and checking out the post. Catch you on my next blog.
Namaste,
@diosarich🌷💕
P.S.
Thanks to @samsmith1971 who invited me to this community a year ago.
Kudos,you are very artistic...and the photos are wonderful. You've been hiding your talent ...
Thank you so much @mers. Mana po sa inyo 🤩. Aside from quilling art, which I only recently developed, I've possessed that skill since primary school. Do you recall our class on Practical Arts? As a student of a public school, I can attest to the development of students' talents and the discovery of untapped skills for future use. Didn't we used to be like that? The teacher gave us more freedom to show our hidden talents, especially in the art class. I long for my younger years. 😍
Beach Resort In Talicud Island, Samal, Davao. Ang ganda dyan sana mapuntahan ko balang araw.
Oh, sure! I will be moving back to Davao soon. See you there! 🤩. Thanks for swinging by @dantrin. God speed.
Time to move on and keep yourself busy with your artistry dear.
I'm taking it one step at a time, which is why I'm working on a new craft while also continuing my writing and online jobs to alleviate the grief and loneliness caused by my son's death. Thank you, Sis @sarimanok.💕
He is a warrior person, I hope his life is very good, it is good that he exercises and keeps his life full of creativity, it is good to be distracted when there are so many things that disperse us. Nice to meet you
Nice to meet you too, @freddybri. I have to do all these things to keep me busy and alleviate my loneliness and misery caused by my son's passing. Thank you so much. God speed.🌷🕊️
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Thank you so much @hivebuzz for your continued support. God speed.🙏🕊️
50k upvotes is a major milestone. Awesome work @diosarich 👍
Have I gone that far? I hope I can go farther. 💕
i salute u for being single mom🙂 and kahit ganun pa man nataguyod mo ang iyong mga anak is🙂
Thank you, Sis @exgen-30. It isn't easy to be a single parent but with God's love and direction. I weather all the challenges.🙏🌷🕊️
I am proud to be a member of an empowering women's community. God speed.💕🌷
I admire your positive outlook in life. It needs a lot of strength and courage being a single mother. Be strong and healthy.
I appreciate your warm sentiments, Sis @asiaymalay. I have to gather my strength since I am both a father and a mother to my children, particularly my late son, who was physically and intellectually challenged. Thank God for His enlightenment and direction, as well as my loving family and friends who are always there for me throughout difficult times. Prayer is the most valuable instrument in my life's path.
A talented lady, ang tapang mo Sis hinarap ang bagyo ng buhay...as a single parents, I salute.
Thank you so much, Sis @jurich60. Bukod sa family and friends wala naman akong ibang makakapitan kundi ang Panginoong Dios. I surrender everything to Him.💕🌷🕊️
What a lovely introduction @diosarich, I love how you embroidered our community name.
You certainly are a role model for many of us, we need to take care of ourselves at all times.
Take a peek at my BLOG for our 3rd birthday writing prompt, you may just win a surprise prize😉
Wishing you strength with caring for your Mom and your son, it cannot be easy🫠
Thanks so much, @lizelle. I highly appreciate your comforting words.💕 I will visit your blog. I only have my mom now because my son passed away last November of last year.