Writing Your Profile Information Not as Easy as it Looks
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"Who Am I" is a Tough Question to Answer
A Closer Look at Myself
How many times have you been asked “Who are you?” If that isn’t a loaded question I don’t know what is. I have sat down many times and tried to write things about myself that would give the world a greater insight of the type of person I am. Not as easy as it looks. It requires you to dig deep and it was a lot more complicated than I thought. Ridiculous that’s all I have to say (or should I insert my favorite word from Shrek) “ridonkulous.” Simply put, I’d rather be hit in the head repeatedly by ceiling fan blades, than to ever do another self analysis. I will try to keep this simple, although I have found out that I am a pretty complex person and will warn you about my tendencies to ramble on, and on, and on. LOL
I am a person of many colors. My travels in life do not consist of traveling abroad to Palau or Pointe de Lima, sipping margaritas on the beach, breathing in the air of paradise, while planning my next trip to France. Not that I wouldn’t love to do that, the opportunity to have the luxury to do that has never shown itself (as of yet.) But first, I would have to get over my fear of flying! No, as you will learn over the coming months, mine is a Riches to Rags to I’m okay, type of story. I had plenty of obstacles to overcome and a lot of heroes along the way. I hope in the coming months to be able to share many of my life experiences and/or knowledge on certain subjects. My goal on HP is to gain experience as a writer and like many others, generate a second income. I hope to make friends along the way and also be able to make a difference (whether big or small) in someone else’s life.
I strongly believe that we have to make life happen, not just sit back and let it happen. Be an active participant. You are the one in control of your own happiness and success, not someone else. If you put that power into someone else’s hands, you will be deeply disappointed with the outcome. Trust me, I did it for years and one day when the fog cleared and I woke up from the deep slumber I apparently had been in, I got a hard slap to the back of the head with a “dumbass” remark to go with it! I guess I can say one thing, I learned a great deal and as troubled as my past may have been, I honestly wouldn’t change a thing. I wouldn’t be the person I am today without having all those experiences.
Well, that may be a tad untruthful; because I would make every second count with a loved one, if I knew it was the last time that I would see them.
Personal Facts
I stated in my profile that I am a 40 year old, divorced mother of two boys. My kids are absolutely my world and I have learned a lot from them over the years. They taught me about unconditional love, compassion, how to laugh, how to cry, be silly and love life. They are absolutely amazing and they definitely had a hand in making me who I am today! I am serious when I need to be, goofy at times, love to laugh & can find humor in just about anything. I can be brutally honest, but I try to do it in a nice way. I may not have a PhD or any significant title, but I am educated and continue to research and learn new things.
Reading was an escape from reality for me, when I was younger. I would write poems and make up short stories and would dream about becoming a big time author someday. I wanted to prove something to the world and to the people who cast me away. I wanted to have the last laugh, so to speak. But, of course, life happened. So my dreams of “making it big” never even left the ground, but providing a safe home for my children and living a simple life, has ended up being a true blessing.
I have always believed that things happen for a reason and to prove my point, I will quickly explain a series of events that have led me here to Hubpages. My friend, Andrea, received a phone call from her mother one day. Andrea’s mom is a published author and had a deadline to meet and needed help. Andrea asked if I wanted to take a trip to the Ozarks and that’s how it all started. We spent a few days helping to get everything just right for the publisher and during that time I was also able to take a much needed breather. It was peaceful. Considering that I am unemployed at the moment, due to the economy and the heavy competition in the area I live in to gain employment, I needed to re-evaluate my life. With the serene surroundings and a little help from the harmonica playing neighbor, who would serenade me during the day (priceless, by the way) while I sipped on endless cups of delicious java, I felt refreshed and a little more at peace. That tripped sparked my interest to pursue writing again. Upon returning home, I researched about Freelance Writing and Proofreading/Editing jobs on the web. This ultimately led me to the world of blogging, which led me to Hubpages. I have spent countless hours researching everything there is to know and have not even touched the bottom of the barrel, but truly hope with time and guidance I will find my way in this vast world of bloggers. (Of course, I would like to thank Andrea's mom, Ellen, for opening her beautiful home and inspiring me.)
I hope you enjoy my upcoming musings and articles, as much as I have been enjoying yours. I welcome any critiques, questions, and advice. Most of all, feel free to laugh at this crazy thing we call life.
My favorite aphorism is: May the fleas of a 1000 camels infect the crotch of the people who try to ruin your day, and may their arms be too short to scratch. Hahahaha
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Why thank you, kind sir :)
What a wonderful introduction. I look forward to more. Your first Hub was very well done.
Duchess - Thank you for taking the time to stop by. I look forward to reading more of your Hubs. I, of course, liked your Hub about coffee, as that is my biggest weakness. Take care
Love your aphorism! It is one I had never heard before. There are so many ways to write your bio. They can either tell about you or give a glimpse into your heart. They can even do both, with a little thought.
I remember reading through about 200 bios on here, before deciding how to write mine... At the moment it is in need of work.
Thank you Ivorwen - I, like you, spent a lot of time reading others bios. Words can be the window to the soul and I only hope that I was able to give people a glimpse of who I am. Life is too short to waste our energy on petty things or be too uptight to enjoy the simple things.
Like many others, I have the ability to adapt to many different situations and people. Do I enjoy drinking wine with the best of them, watching my P's and Q's as the night progresses? Not really, but I do it because society expects me to. I'd rather have a beer, and run through fields barefoot feeling the blades of grass in between my toes, or imagine what it would feel like riding a shooting star, laughing and screaming, "What a ride!"
Live to love and love to live. Thank you for stopping by :)
WOw....great story about you. I learn much by reading your life experience. I believe you are great mother and good writer. Thank you very much. Two thumbs up for you. I hope the best for you.
Prasetio
Thank you prasetio - I am a little shocked everytime I receive a comment, but very grateful. As the saying goes, "We are our own worst critics." Did you try any of the Tea Forte yet? Yummmm
I feel as if I've been having coffee with a friend after reading this. It's a wonderful introduction. "I am a person of many colors" - I love that description.
SilverGenes - I am truly honored to have you grace my hub with your presence. I will gladly have a cup of coffee..do you like yours black or with cream and sugar? lol
Great introduction. I guess I need to get over and do something with my profile ;)
I have always hated telling, or writing about myself also. It is very difficult to put into words who you are. Humans are so complicated that a few words just don't seem fitting. That is why mine is a few short facts. I like your style of telling much better.
Thank you Lamme! I can't wait to try your recipe for homemade mexican tomales!
Dardia - it definitely wasn't easy and you are right, it is very hard to "sum yourself up" in just a few words. Thanks for stopping by :)
I agree with you about writing profile information. I, too was having a hard time on what to write, where to begin and how it would end. Seems like I don't know much about myself because of the complexities in life I'm experiencing.
Thanks for sharing this experience of yours. I thought I'm alone in this regard.
Beth - Definitely not alone. LOL When meeting someone in person, I tend to stand back and get a "feel for them," so to speak. I secretly analyze them, as I'm sure they do to me. First impressions are important. For the most part, we are able to see if our personalities are compatible. If they give off a positive or negative vibe, are they funny, and so on. We get a "gut feeling" about people, or I do anyway. The point is, when we have to explain to people (via internet, HP, etc) the only thing they have to go on is word descriptions. Which, as we found out, is not as easy as we thought it would be. Glad you enjoyed it...take care :)
The "Who Am I" question always stumps me, so I'm definitely in awe of those who can impart the essence of themselves in a few hundred words (or less).
Instead, in addition to my own pennings about subjects that interest (or offend) me, I sprinkle bits of my "essence" around HP and Blogland in the form of comments on, or in reply to, the writings of others. Someday I'll revisit each site, gather them up, and compile them in a 3-ring binder titled "Who I Am".
JamaGenee - I think gathering them all up & putting them in a binder is an excellent idea! Thank you for taking the time to read my hub :)
Looking forward to more hubs by you (No pressure there...) ;D
Wonderful hub. Coffee,reading and unemployed,sounds like my life. Looking forward to more hubs from you.
JamaGenee - right, no pressure at all hahahaha :)
Europewalker - Thank you for taking the time to read them. Come sit and enjoy a cup of java with me, it's a beautiful morning. :)
Well, Angel Face, you got me with the introduction to your profile. You have something, that IT which should lead to success. And having JamaGenee's seal of approval definitely means a lot :-)) - Look forward to reading more from you :D
De Greek - *gracious bow* It is truly an honor to have you and JamaGenee grace my pages, with your presence. There are so many talented writers on HP and its always a great day when one of them stumbles upon me. I can honestly say though, with each visit, I can feel the pressure start to build to produce great quality hubs. LOL Thank you for stopping by
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this! It is indeed a fine line between saying too little and saying too much. What you have said makes one feel 'comfortable' with you and your writing! Many write hubs that are just trying too hard instead of being themselves. I think you have it just right!
logic - it was definitely a battle to say the least! LOL I went back and forth for a few days. I didn't want it to be a generic profile of I do this and that, but wanted to be able to let people try to get a feel of who I am. Meeting people in person is easy, because they can tell a lot from meeting you. They can see that I'm easy-going, laid-back, bubbly, and I tend to have a shocking sense of humor. (So, I've been told..LOL) We all have our own personalities and it's so much easier for people to see this upon meeting you. Writing it was a totally different story. Many days of "Gggrrrrrrr...why can't I just say who I am?" Thanks for stopping by and for the encouragement!! Hope to see you again! Take Care :)
you are a renaissance woman, a survivor, open-minded and a wonderful writer.
It's true, writing one's profile information isnt as easy as it seems, it took me quite some time to write mine too.
epigramman..thank you for all the wonderful comments. I knew I liked you for a reason! LOL ;D
Rockstar - I'm so happy to hear that I was not the only one that had issues with this. So many great writers here on HP and it seems that most of us had difficulty when presented with this question. Thanks for taking the time to read. :)
I cringe every time I have to write a profile. There's never been one that I've been happy with. It's so much easier to write one for someone else! Maybe that's what I need to do, pretend I'm someone else, for the sake of getting that profile written.
Many of us struggle with finding that elusive quality called "a voice." I know I do. I think to write that compelling profile, or resume for that matter, the voice has to come through. I also think everyone has one, but it doesn't always make itself accessible.
I'm looking forward to listening to your voice often.
Sally's Trove - Thank you for reading and the sweet comment. Take care. :)
Great hub. Love your style of writing. I look forward to more.
KoffeeKlatch - thank you! Always exciting to see new faces. Great name by the way. :)
The trouble with writing a profile is that you want to write something that will attract reader. I so want to make up a pack of ridiculous, yet, entertaining lies. It would be fun.
hahahahaa Dolores! That would be fun and definitely entertaining! If you ever do, please let me know...I would LOVE to read it. LOL Thanks for commenting! :D
I just write whatever. I love when future employers ask you to tell them a little bit about yourself. Like which angle do i go for, the "people person, very punctual" angle, or the "well i like jazz..." angle. lol
Hmmmm - think I will re-do my profile :) Seriously, your hub is so good. And oh my - the aphorism - I laughed so hard. Thanks for teaching me just what I need to learn.
You are such a good mother and I wish you all the joy your heart can hold.
Blades: Love your sense of humor and your strength. Great beginning. I am eager to read more of your work. Thanks for joining the hubpages co. :)
Pink i agree, I absolutely am lost when it comes to interviews. For instance, this job i have now, the guys I work with didn't really know how to take me or how I would fit in upon meeting me for the first time. They are happy to report to almost everyone that asks "How's the new girl fitting in?" they always say "Not what we expected, but fits in great." LOL I will leave it at that. Miss you Pink, wish I had more time to spend on here but hopefully in the near future that will change. Oh and the comments on FB? Hysterical and yes, you were right and the mother-in-law was trying to start something. Long story I will have to send you an update. Have been battling a terrible cold/cough, so heading off to bed. Take care of yourself girl!
Vocalcoach-thanks so much for your positivity! Your input is always deeply appreciated. Hope to write again soon because I definitely do not want to disappoint the fans that I have been fortunate enough to gain here. Many blessings to you and yours
Denise...thanks so much for stopping by. My life is a little hectic at the moment, which unfortunately has not left me much time to do what I love the most...which is write. I'm flattered you came across my HP. :)
I need to rewrite my bio - kind of boring. Good hub and worth a thumbs up.
Thanks Elayne! Quite a bit of soul-searching done for that one, that's for sure! Thanks for taking the time to read :)
Putz Ballard 23 months ago
Great hub