Why Sequoia?

It was always during the first day of the class where students are obliged to introduce themselves, in order to have a lil bit background of each other. This introduction of oneself includes the name, age , birthday , mother and father's name and address, at least, these are the common things that the teacher ask usually.

However, it was during my first year high school when our teacher just ask 2 things during our introduction. It is our name and the history behind it. I got interested in it, since it is new for me. I clearly remember that day where the class was divided in to two. Fifty percent know the legend of their names and fifty percent of them just don't have any idea of it.

Well, as for me, I already know where my name came from. Ever since I was a kid, they always tell me the reason behind it. However, I am not gonna tell my real name here. But, to give you a clue. It was a combination of my aunt's name and her husband. Why? Well, sorry but am gonna spill it some other time.

For now, let us focus with my screen name here in read.cash as well as in noise.cash. And that is SEQUOIA.

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When I decided to register in read.cash, I was confused on what to put in the Nickname box. I was looking around hoping that I could find something that I could somehow use or even just give me an idea on what name should I use as my screen name. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to find anything. I don't wanna used just random names. I want something that would represent my whole being.

I was just staring at my phone for almost 10 minutes but still don't have any idea. Therefore, in order for me to calm down and be able to think properly, I played a music. Listening to music is really one of the things I do, so as to achieve peacefulness and lessen my stress. I am just singing along with song when I heard the word "Sequoia" from the lyrics. That word got my attention so I decided to play it back again. And the lyrics goes like this.

Like the frost on a rose
Winter comes for us all
Oh how nature acquaints us
With the nature of patience
Like a seed in the snow
I've been buried to grow
For Your promise is loyal
From seed to sequoia

This song was entitled "Seasons".

Here in Philippines, we only have two seasons- the rainy and dry seasons. While in the other parts of the world, they usually have 4 weather seasons- spring, fall , summer and winter. But seasons doesn't just happen in our environment, we also have different season in our lives.

The lyrics above tell us that we all experience winter seasons. Wherein, we feel like stagnant, unproductive and stuck. However, we should always remember that it is not forever winter and we are not the only one experiencing this. A lot of times, I consider this season as my waiting season, because during this time, God is teaching us to wait for the right time to grow and bloom-spring season. Just like how a buried seed turns into a very big sequioa tree, when the right time comes.

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What is Sequoia?

Sequioa is a giant tree and considered as one of the most hardiest tree in the world. They are flame resistant, as well as resistant to fungal rot and wood-boring beetles, thanks to their thick bark. This kind of tree can grow for about 9 meters in diameter and more 76 meter tall. 

It's scientific name is Sequoiadendron giganteum. And it only grows on the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada in California, between 4,000 and 8,000 feet (1219 and 2438 m) in elevation.

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Why Sequoia?

As what I have said a while ago, I want a name that would depict me, my character and abilities. Also, whenever I am down, I want my screen name's strength be my inspiration to stand in every challenges that will go in my way. Just like how sequoia, withstand fire and resist insects that would bring no good in it.

The name sequoia, encourage me to believe in inner wisdom, courage and strength. That I would definitely need in my everyday's battle.

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Sequoia's Logo

I would like to thank @Eunoia for his article entitled SYMBOLISIMO: The Secret Inside My Logo . Because it really gave me an idea. He is right, we all want to be remembered and logo could be a great tool for us to have something that would symbolize our name and for easy distinctions. Therefore, I have decided to create my own logo.

Color

I choose the 4 colors in this logo if you observed. These are black, white , brown and gray. I choose these colors, mainly because I really love dark colors. I would prefer darks more than light colors. I don't know but I just really find it relaxing.

Background and frame

I choose white color as my background because it gives me positive vibes, freshness and just simplicity. On the other hand, I choose the circular frame because I just feel that it would match with my sequoia tree. Circle symbolize unity and I forgot to tell you that sequoia tree have this trait. The roots of sequoia tree is not as deep as what you think. In fact, it just shallow that you would literally see its roots bulging at the surface. Now, maybe you were asking, how could those roots hold a giant tree and not be swayed away by the wind? Simply because sequoia grow close toe ach other and their roots intertwined, making them dependent to one another.

Tree

I guess, I don't need to explain why a tree is present in this logo. So, let's focus on its color. The reason why I choose black to be my sequoia's tree color because I would like to show my circumstances that no matter how dark my journey may get, it will never hide the fact, that I will stay standfirm and unshaekable.

Birds

We all know that birds symbolizes freedom. And just like birds, I want to remind myself that I am free and able to soar high and keep flying no matter how many times I may fall.

Mountains

I choose to put a mountain in my logo because I love hiking. And aside from that, I want to remind my self to keep climbing and conquer every mountains I encounter in my life journey. Also, I choose to paint in with gray color because it represents reliability, maturity and intellect.

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Our names plays a crucial role in our lives. It doesn't just gave us the identity, but there is a special meaning behind those letters and words. Our parents don't give us those names for nothing. That's why, we should know what our names represents.

Helooo thanks for reading ❤

How about you? Do you know the reason behind yours?

You can share it in the comment section below.

God bless ❤

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