Why did I choose a .org?
It all began in the 80s….
I’m kind of partial to the 1980s. It fostered many great things. The 80s brought forth MTv, Microsoft Windows, DNA fingerprinting, artificial human heart, .org, and me. Being an 80s baby, I only found it befitting that I choose a domain that corresponds to the decade of my birth. In January 1985 (not quite the year, but the month of my birth) the .org was invented. It stands for ‘organization’ and was originally intended for the organizations that didn’t fit anywhere else (kind of how I feel on a daily basis). It was commonly used by communities and non-profits; however, it can be used by anyone. For more on the history of .org, Wikipedia is a great source of information.
Who is Danaja?
More than just a name…
So, you may be wondering, who named me, my mother or my father? Neither. I named myself… at least on the web I did. I feel a pseudonym fits my personality better, as I am more of an introvert. As for my age, I don’t mind giving a rough estimate. I feel age is not determining factor as to whether or not I get to know someone. But again, because of privacy reasons, I don’t want to give too much information. So, Danaja, do you have any hobbies? Of course, I do. I love writing poetry, meditating (when I take the time out to do so), knitting and traveling. However, there are two hobbies at the top of my list: paper quilling and hiking.
Go where the path takes you.
The picture above is from one of my many hikes that I would take solo. This is a park around the corner from my mother and father’s house in Stafford. There are a few paths to hike, as well as a soccer field to practice my grounding. I found hiking here beneficial to my detox time because it gave me a chance to observe nature and not ‘mind’ anything. Letting go of random thoughts and observing creation is a reset button for my mental health.
What is paper quilling?
Paper quilling involves rolling strips of paper in a quill. Once rolled, you use your fingers to fold and manipulate the paper into different shapes. The paper is then taped to a different medium to form a bigger shape. You can use it to turn cards, boxes, giftbags, and picture frames into 3-D art. This craft is easy for beginners and can be mastered in a matter of a few hours. I learned about this hobby through a friend that use to quill daily. Unfortunately, she developed CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome) and no longer has the full use of one of her arms. So now, I do it in her honor. If you want to know more about paper quilling, The Spruce Crafts website has lots of information and pictures on paper quilling.