A Reader on Read: Keeneek

Hello, Readers!

After several attempts, I'm finally here posting my introductory post on Read! Well, I've registered on Read.Cash for quite a while but didn't have the urge to write. I've been trying to tell myself I should start, but I kept on delaying it until the will to write flew away.

Hi, I'm Keeneek!

This is a bit odd for me since I go by the screenname 'KNEELYRAC' in all the platforms that I joined. Even at Noise, my username is Kneelyrac. If you search here in Read.Cash, you will still find my username. However, I decided to drop it off since I want to use the affiliate link of Jean @momentswithmatti.

I had read one of Noiser's posts about Read.Cash (forgot his/her name). I researched it and then I just signed up. No affiliate link was used. A month later, Jean and I had a conversation on Messenger, and she told me that I should join Read and mentioned about the affiliate link. That's when I decided I should use my other email to sign up under Jean.

Kneelyrac is just my 'anagrammed' name: Caryl Keen. Also, Keeneek is my mirrored nickname: Keen-Keen. But please, don't call me Keen-Keen, unless we are neighbors. Haha. Just call me Caryl.

I'm Caryl, a twenty-something fur momma Filipina of doggos and a catto. As of the moment, I have six at home and three adopted in our eatery. I'm from Lanao del Norte, Philippines, but currently residing in Cebu City. I'm the eldest in the family with three siblings who share the same birthday but with different birth years. I'm the only Pisces (February 26) and they are all Taurus (April 21).

My work is not that fully loaded, but it has a sinusoidal of tasks. With that, I was able to get back to writing, reading, and painting during my vacant time. But most of the time, I just slack off and do nothing for the remaining hours of the day. I admit, my will has vanished since the day of the licensure exam postponement.

I decided to work first because of the review class expenses. I worked for more than three years on one of the projects in my Alma Matter, MSU-IIT, under the Department of Science and Technology. When the two projects ended, I decided it's time to grab the license. And just when I stopped working, the exam didn't push through. Until now, the exam date has still been tentative. I've been trying to pull myself and get back on track even if it is just in writing, painting/sketching, or reading.

Plans and Contents

I already set my mind that my content here in Read.Cash is about arts and books. Yes, I'm a Bibliophile and an Art Enthusiast. However, I'm an unpredictable couch potato by nature, so I decided to include some random content instead.

As an overview, aside from books and art, I love Anime, Photography, Food, and Travel. I also love dogs. Brain dumping could be a possible content. Anything under the sun that I feel like it's worth sharing. I could be random, but I still keep in mind the Quality Over Quantity I set for myself.

Art

I do love Art. To those people who know me personally, they know that. Until now, I'm torn between Art and Books: Which is my True Love and Great Love? Hence, I'm trying to use my right brain more often for the past few months. The last time that I was super active in this department was in high school, and that was ages ago.

Coloring is not my thing, but because of the pandemic, I garnered ample time to practice watercolor painting. Although it's unfortunate to say I haven't fully mastered this department, I'm proud that I evolve like a Pokemon.

Also, I am into Calligraphy. I dream of writing all my poems in dip-pen calligraphy, paint or draw something on it, and then bind it. I am targeting a vintage vibe for this. This has been one of my dreams since 2017, and hopefully, I will be able to write more poems, again.

Books

I have created a chamber on Noise (BookReview) so I can post my reviews there on the books that I've read. I also have a Goodreads account, and most of the time, I only give the book a rating. No major reviews were added, except for some generic words with the typical adjectives to spice it up.

Mystery, crime fiction, and poetry are my favorite genres. I also love fantasy and WWII-related books. But any genre will do as long as it picks my interest. Aside from this, I also love audiobooks. One example is The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo where the author herself reads her book.

I have a lazy ass so listening to audiobooks when doing chores is a savior and a great companion in those tiring times. My apartment and my dirty clothes should give thanks to the audiobooks.

On a Final Thought

I don't know if I could stick to my initial plan for my Read profile, especially when the review class will start. But I do know I'm excited to share some of my artworks and book reviews with you.

I guess that would be all for my introduction. See you on my next blog.