Let's start with the getting to know period. . .
I am Kim L. Santos... my friends call me "Kimmy" or "Klouise". But, I prefer being called "Klouise" cuz' it sounds unique. I'm a college student and working for my dreams!
Naturally, I love writing. You know what? Whenever I get bored in class, I write something in my notes in line with essays, poems, and stories. However, I write depending on my mood. If I feel sad or mad -- writing, for me is the best way to throw out my emotion.
I only discovered my passion for writing when I randomly joined an essay writing contest. Back then, our class had to choose a representative to join the school's essay contest for all levels. Out of the blue, my adviser called my name and asked me if I can do it. I was hesitant, of course! I didn't have much experience. I only write in my diaries and during essay exams (it is asked usually at the last part of the exam), other than that, I have no exposure or training. I was pressured to accept the load and become our class representative. In my mind, I want to win but negative thoughts bugged me thinking that I'm only a high school freshman. Thankfully, I got second place in the awarding ceremony. Well, that's not bad knowing that the contest was for the entire level (from first to fourth-year level).
The experience opened more opportunities for me to join more writing contests. I started to get compliments about the way I write and how people noticed my grammar, my story, and the topics I pick. It felt good that I wanted to write more. 😇
I started to join press conferences and more writing contests. I got myself collect certificates and bragging rights, I'd say. I then joined the writer's club and publications but it wasn't that supported by the school admin back then. It was really a nice experience, thanks to the teachers who believed in my potential and helped me out along the way.
Now that I'm in college, I still write. In fact, just out on a random day, I had myself audition for our school's publication - Forward Publication. It was unplanned, I don't even know that there was an audition going on. But my friend back then asked me to come with her since she's joining. And so, I did.
The audition took us a day as far as I could remember. It started with a series of writing and a panel interview. I loved the writing part, although, I felt the pressure knowing that there were a lot of aspirants, like me. I just didn't mind because I wasn't thinking of really getting in. My confidence level wasn't that high, to be honest. And there goes the panel interview which was quite tough. Good thing I was a bit updated with current events cuz' I use to buy newspapers and read them in the morning before I go to school. Most of the questions were situational and my say about the current events local and national. It was a long, mind-blowing day for me but I admit, I was grateful that my friend, Karen tagged me along. The results weren't announced on the very day but when that day came, I was surprised that I was included in the list of successful joiners. But, I think happiness is not everyone's cup of tea for my small win. 😞
Fast forward, I am now out of the publication and working in a call center to sustain my studies. Mind you, it's not easy but it's fun! I get to spend my salary on something productive -- my tuition, some household fees and I can also help my mom. But there's a catch! Because I'm so busy, I barely have time to scribble my ideas. So, on my first salary, I decided to buy myself a computer set for installment (because I can't afford to pay it in cash!). Instead of a new trendy mobile phone, I just bought a keypad type cuz' I also need one after dropping my old phone in the office toilet.😑 I know this is a better investment for my school, too.
And of course, I still wish to continue my write-ups and just express myself like I'm writing in my old diary, but this time it's digital! I hope you can enjoy browsing through my blogs and relate. I wish to receive some feedback and advice about life. Thank you. :)
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