Hi Hello! I’m Crizzy, an energetic teacher who loves dancing and singing (though I think singing hates me. Hahahahaha… Life wasn’t always easy for me. Before I became who I am today, I went through a lot of challenges, moments where I almost gave up. But instead of losing hope, I kept reminding myself to stand up, keep going, and fight through the trials.
My life changed a lot when my father passed away while I was in second year high school. It was so hard for our family. My mother did everything she could, even farming, just to feed us. I remember going to school with a lunch of corn mixed with sweet cassava or sweet potato, paired with dried fish.
In college, I worked as a nanny during the day and went to school at night. It was very tiring, but I studied hard because I wanted to help my mother and provide my family. With the help of our Almighty God, I graduated and was blessed to be hired as a teacher. Now, I can provide for my family and siblings, which is one of my greatest joys.
Dancing has always been my safe space for me. Whenever I feel stressed or drained, I turn to dance because it’s my outlet, and simply my way of recharging. This photo is one of the many moments that shows how much I truly love dancing. Most of the time, I get invited to lead or join different dances, and honestly, this makes me happy. Dancing is not just something I do, but it’s part of who I am.
Traveling and going on adventures is my other way of unwinding and refreshing. Whenever life gets too heavy or when I am occupied with so many things, exploring new places helps me feel refreshed and alive.
This photo was taken in El Nido, Palawan, the most beautiful and breathtaking island I’ve ever visited. The view and vibes reminded me how good it feels to step away.
I joined Hive because it was introduced to me by my colleague 
