About Me — Valentina Valenzuela
A young, dumb, and broke girl, navigating the intricacies of life.
Writing about yourself is of course a difficult task. I figured this concept out back when I was 14, in a philosophy class when the new teacher asked the class,
“Describe yourselves, but you can’t say your name, your age, or your favourite thing” I was bamboozled.
It took me roughly eight years to get back into such a dilemma, this time I think I have a clearer idea of how I should answer.
I am an almost grown woman, or I’m working to become one. Originally from the city of Bogotá, Colombia, I moved to the Northeast of England to do my bachelor’s degree. Although I could have had a very easy life back at home, 19-year-old me decided that throwing myself into a very uncomfortable yet adventurous situation was much better.
Since I was a young kid I had clear what I wanted, and I live my life completely convinced that I will achieve everything I want, eventually.
Studying abroad sounded crazy, but I still made it. Living on my own, although I grew up in an overprotective and sheltered environment, sounded insane, yet here I am. Becoming comfortable with who I am, and facing my insecurities with my head held up was unimaginable, but I still try every day… Sometimes I succeed.
Who am I
If I had to describe myself, I would probably say I am a selective extrovert, a passionate human, and a lover of life — including the ugly bits of it.
I am an animal lover, but if faced with a choice of pet it would probably be a cat. I consider the natural character of a feline fits my own pretty well, nonetheless, I don’t think I have the means to have a pet just yet.
I have many friends, but just a few I can trust with my issues, paradoxically I could never stop talking, and I am convinced my tongue will eventually be the death to me.
I like a good party, a fun hangout, and a dinner date. However, back in 2020, the isolation was a treat to me, I loved being at home all day, on my own, doing my thing without the pressure of the outside world.
Growing up in a capital city as an only kid, I came to be very lonely during my early years; although this made me a little more closed up to people, it also helped me discover myself, what I like and dislike, and nurture my hobbies and interests. I consider these little details of your upbringing to be essential to building your personality.
I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 7 years old, it was a horrible experience. My case, regardless, is not too severe and I have learned to live with it. It impacts the way I connect with people, and sometimes bonding with neurotypicals is difficult for me, but I would not change the way my brain works for anything in the world.
Other than being a student, I am a part-time worker (as of lately, unemployed), a free-lance model, and thanks to Medium a blogger too.
My craft
I have an interesting taste in men and a bad habit of living for the anecdote, so expect lots of crazy stories. I am also working on my mental health, my relationships, and the way I react to the outside world; so occasional poetry, monologues, or deep-in-thought reflections might be common in this profile as well.
Writing became a necessity to me from a very young age, but not in a way that can be easily monetized and commercialized. Whenever I was overwhelmed with feelings, I would write. In the messiest, most passionate manner, I would try to detangle my head and my heart through the charismatic tool that we call words.
Sometimes I wrote because I would be so utterly inspired by the work of other writers or a movie; other times I would write because I had very strong feelings towards someone; but the reason why I wrote the most, was because in between the haste of growing up, the only thing that made me feel connected with myself, were the words that I would often plaster on a piece of paper.
Now, a little more convinced that practice makes the master and that I could learn from other writers and styles, I have decided to join this community, hoping to inspire others as they have inspired me in the past.
I aim to write for everyone, I have a very specific life that not many can understand, but I think my experience could bring every reader something. From a light chuckle to a tear or a frown — I want you to experience my narrative the same way you would experience a movie.
With much love and good vibes
Valentina xx
