A short introduction

Summary

Yannis, an information security consultant living in the Netherlands, introduces himself as a new writer on Medium, sharing his passion for elevating everyday experiences to find deeper meaning, and expresses his excitement about joining the Illumination community for its positivity and support.

Abstract

Yannis, a 28-year-old information security consultant residing in the Netherlands, has recently embarked on a writing journey, primarily on Medium and his personal blog, Nous Universalis. He describes himself as a novice writer with a strong desire to learn and grow in his craft. Yannis is drawn to the reflective process of transforming mundane life events into profound narratives, aiming to offer new perspectives to his readers. His writing is a personal endeavor, often pursued during early mornings, lunch breaks, and whenever inspiration strikes. Yannis's decision to join Medium was influenced by the platform's flexibility and the positive community aspect, particularly within the Illumination publication. He values the sense of belonging and the opportunity to contribute to a group that champions openness, honesty, and mutual support. Yannis looks forward to being an active member of the Illumination community and invites readers to engage with him across various social media platforms, despite his own reservations about social media and his limited experience as a writer.

Opinions

Yannis considers himself a new writer with much to learn, emphasizing his commitment to consistent writing and self-improvement.
He appreciates the freedom and flexibility offered by Medium, which accommodates his writing schedule and style.
The Illumination publication resonates with Yannis, as it features stories that are profound and enlightening, written by individuals who genuinely care about sharing their experiences.
Yannis values the sense of community and the inclusiveness that Illumination provides, which was a key factor in his decision to join the publication.
He acknowledges his lack of experience in writing and on social media but is eager to contribute, learn, and participate actively within the Illumination community.
Yannis enjoys a range of personal interests, including music, reading, playing the guitar, and spending time with his parrots and girlfriend, which likely influence his writing and perspective.

Your typical short bio

My name is Yannis, and I am almost 28 years young. I live and work in the Netherlands. Waking up early, working out, then working as an information security consultant, following the typical 9–5 (if I’m lucky) schedule. After that, if I am in the right mood, I write.

Sometimes I write in between tasks or during lunch breaks, but please don’t tell my boss! Anyway..

I consider myself a new writer, with lots and lots to learn. I am consistently writing on Medium for about a month, while I maintain Nous Universalis, a blog reflecting what I am passionate writing about: taking everyday life experiences and elevating them to something greater, trying to find their hidden meaning, and ultimately help people gain a different perspective. I do know this is vague, and I feel my blog is going through an identity crisis. Perhaps I am tagging along with it, I’m not sure yet.

In Medium, I like the freedom and flexibility bestowed upon Medium writers so much that I am (hopefully)staying here for a while. While I am working on my professional career and blog, I still think Medium has something novel to offer. It’s been a positive experience thus far!

I am an INTJ (most of the time) so I like to look inwards for answers, and enjoy some alone time a lot. I like a healthy dose of self-deprecation and music puns to lighten (or darken) the mood! Apart from writing, I like reading, playing my guitar, having fun with my parrots, enjoying a walk with my girlfriend next to the canals, working out and watching YouTube. Oh, and I cannot live without coffee (you probably empathize with this one)!

A shining light

I stumbled upon Illumination when I first created my Medium account. Unsurprisingly, so many of the stories I read resonated with me deeply. It wasn’t just their content, but also the fact that they are written by people who care to share experiences, oftentimes profound and enlightening.

Needless to say, I was hooked.

Then, at some point, I started reading the community stories and the comments around the impact and inclusiveness of the publication. I was considering joining one, as I would like to experience that sense of community. All the “How to succeed on Medium” videos, stories and blog posts suggested joining a publication, so I guess their creators know better?!

In any case I waited a bit, as I often do, to try to formulate as good an opinion as possible before sending that request to Dr Mehmet Yildiz. I read some more stories, and witnessed how the publication receives praise for being open, honest and welcoming.

I pressed “Submit” yesterday. The rest is history!

A part of something special

I am excited to officially be part of the Illumination community. It radiates positivity, solidarity and support, and those come from all members I have come across so far.

To be honest, that’s what I was looking for. Of course, you can go solo, but there’s so much more to experience and learn with others around.

I am more than happy to contribute and support as much as I can, and be an active part of this amazing group!

Lastly, I’m not a fan of social media (I was forced to create profiles on most of them for my blog), but here’s where you can find me:

I ask you to tolerate my lack of experience, the amount of questions coming your way, as well as my rare but low-quality jokes!

Take care, stay safe, and thank you!

A short introduction

New and exciting beginnings

Your typical short bio

A shining light

A part of something special