ACHIEVEMENT 1 - Self-Introduction - VERIFIED NEWBORN

Good day, Stemians! How are you guys doing? I hope everyone's doing fine during this Covid19 pandemic.

By the way, this is a reintroduction of myself. I joined Steemit 3 years ago and had been active for a couple of months. I was in college at that time so I've been very busy and had to prioritize my studies, so I took a time off. Now that I got some time, its time to make a comeback to enjoy and learn from this awesome community.

To get started, my real name is Ronnie, but I go with a screen name of Pororo21 because I just like penguins (it's a name of a penguin character).

Last year, I have completed my bachelor's in Information Technology (BSIT) - Major in Network Administration and Security. I do love working with computer hardware and hands-on jobs.

After I graduated, I landed my first job right away as an IT Personnel at a school. Part of my job includes, but not limited to:

-network maintenance and troubleshooting
-hardware and software troubleshoot and repair (PC, laptop, printer, etc.)
-Picture and video editing
-Video shooting and recording

There's actually more (non-IT related), but I'm not going to mention all of them.

We work hard in the office but we also find time to enjoy and relax sometimes.

Photo taken at Gulod Paradise DRT, San Miguel, Bulacan, Philippines

In my free time, I love going to the gym and working out. Since I've been skinny since I was a child and get sick easily, I decided to maintain a fit and balanced body.

I believe in the old saying, "a healthy body, a healthy mind," and it holds true for me. Anyone who has had personal encounters with physical health can attest to the fact that staying healthy and fit makes you feel better.

I do workout with friends sometimes, but most of time they're too busy or lazy to join.

I really do love physical activities, that's why I also love outdoors activities such as hiking, camping, and traveling.

I've been to several places in places in US and Philippines. I love exploring the nature!

Saguaro cactuses in Arizona, US

Grand Canyon National Park in US

Some hidden cave we found during our hike in Arizona

Suso Beach in Ilocos Norte, Philippines

Mt. Manalmon hiiking trail in San Miguel, Bulacan, PH

'The Maze' Canyonland in Utah, US

There's actually more but I can't put them all here. I would love to comeback to these places or explore other places, but because of the pandemic we're having right now, its kind of not advisable.

I also have another hobby that I find beneficial especially during this time of lockdown. Gardening became a hobby to me during this pandemic. With all the negative stuff around right now, gardening helps me cope up with stress. I believe that gardening or houseplants encourage relaxation and allow you to attend to your psychological and physiological needs.

I use Kratky methods which only use liquid with nutrients to grow vegetables. I also, use the traditional method using soil.

Tomatoes

When I need to de-stress, I’ll pinch off some fragrant flowers and sniff it. Chew on a mint leaf. Gather seeds to give away or replant.

Variety of mint

Eggplant and pepper

And I guess that's all for my short introduction. I'm hoping to share more in the future. Thank you for taking the time to read my introduction. I am excited to learn more and meet new friends here in the Steemit community!

Stay safe and happy everyone! God bless us all!