About a month ago, while on sick leave due to IVF treatment, I experienced a surge of self-confidence. I don’t know if it had something to do with the down regulation hormones, but I felt like coming out of my shell, putting myself out there, and sharing my experiences (travel, healthcare, immigration). For a while before that, I’ve had years and years of social anxiety and self-consciousness that I didn’t like being around people or being “seen” IRL. Could be the price one had to pay when moving and integrating to a different country (Philippines and Norway are very different, geographically and culturally). So I kept myself busy with studies and work.

But one month ago, I finally managed to address the lack thereof, or the inadequate connection I have with other people and with the outside world IRL. My husband has been very supportive. We went to Oslo and got me a camera and microphone. It was exciting!

I have no experience in video-editing or filming, so everything was new (and a bit frustrating). I made an intro video, which I hope you can visit, and maybe throw out some comments or suggestions? I call it Episode One. It will be exciting to see my progress in this new hobby. 🙂 I’ll look back on Day 1, Episode 1, someday and think how much I’ve been through.. *cringe*

So, what do you think? Do I have a future in this new hobby?