MY INTRODUCTORY POST: AN EXPLORATION OF A NEW BEGINNING

Hi everyone, I am delighted to have found this platform HIVE through Ms. Antonette socmed post. It caught my attention and, out of curiosity, I got interested. Fastforward, I am now happily guided by her. By the way, I am Lanie C Montaño, 44 years old, married and still in the process in making a child. God willing!

"An exploration of a new beginning", as I say, since I am not that consistently active in online world since 2020. I have focused on managing our little source of income which is a motorcycle parts together with my husband.

A PEEK INTO MY LIFE

Working Era:

Sept 2003 - Dec. 20,2020. Five years ago, I was actively affiliated in a community based job in a non-government organization. However, year 2020 pandemic strikes I made a tough decision which is to leave my lovely job for 17 years due to personal reasons.

April - Sept 2003. I worked as a processing crew in Philippine Kingford Incorporated- it is a tuna industry based in Gensan. I was assigned as a processing crew wherein we process tuna for export.

October 2002 - April 2003. During my last year in college, I took in contractual job at Gaisano Mall Gensan. I successfully managed to balance my work and academic load.

1988 - 1994 finished my elementary at A. Biscayda Elementary School.

1994 - 1998 finish my High school at Conel High School

1998 - 2003 graduated at Mindanao State University, took up Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Management.

Allow me to share some glimpse of experiences during college years. Coming from a big family (I am 9th among 12 siblings), life is really hard back then. Praise be to GOD that I was able to pass the SASE Exam at MSU. I am proudly product of a SPES Program (Special Program Employment for Students) wherein every Summer and Christmas, instead of spending time for vacation or whatever family occasions, I spent it working under that program in order to sustain my studies. During these years, I only have a budget of 20.00 pesos which was taken from my parent's vulcanizing shop's income. Per day, I have a fix expense of 18.00 pesos for fare which was tight given that I am a college student. To overcome this, I engaged with various side hustles such as selling cornick (safari and botchoy) and stick-o in the campus. I also sometimes negotiate my way to a free ride by acting as a conductor for the jeepney driver when there are shortages. On top of that, I occassionally worked as a mini library assistant in our college department. All of these shows my resourcefulness and desire to achieve my goal. I always thank the Lord for the protection and provision. With the help of family, I was able to make it!

Our parents have a huge influence to who we are now. I am forever grateful for their prayers, undeniable love, and support. Unfortunately, I now only have my father-in-law as my biological parents and mother in law already resigned. May their eternal souls rest in peace.

I understand that in navigating Hive: Using of AI in post and engagement is prohibited. No plagiarism is allowed. Only quality post and quantity engagement is a must. Likewise, I must use our own original pictures. With this, I am happy to belong in this community. All photos shared are mine and edited by canva. Until nextime, happy to share and happy reading.