I rested my fingers on the keyboard for a split second as I paused to contemplate whether I should write in the third person, like all those other cool biography ‘about me’s you’re probably used to seeing on the back of books with a picture of the author (usually black and white), but – deciding it would go against the essence of this blog – I’ll just do it my way.
I’m an independent writer, party planner, and CEO of fashion brand Giamiaa ( here, check it out: giamiaa.com / @giamiaa_official ). I’m Korean (North or South?) and a Seoulite (yes, Gangnam style) wandering about the city enjoying the many views that entrepreneurship here has to offer.
I spent my childhood in London, and the rest of it here in Seoul (yes, ‘it’ as in my childhood, it never ends). That’s why I’m always wandering around, I can’t keep myself in one spot because I need to keep adventuring the world. There’s just so much synergy to be created and new value to be added.
I started this blog way back in 2012, when I was literally in the preppiest secondary school in Korea (school used to end at 11pm like wtf), to rebel against authority and prove that I have a passion for fashion. Well, point proven, HA.
I’m guessing you’ve got a basic picture of me in your mind now, but just in case you’re still confused, here’s a photo of me in a blue Giamiaa dress, because you can tell everything about a person by their looks, right?
And now, just for your pleasure, is the original excerpt for this page, written by teenage me years ago when I first started this blog. Enjoy. Cringe.
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Hi there!
I’m Konni Kim.
I was born in South Korea, and spent my childhood in London, UK. I am 19 years old. I’m a fashion student.
(Me : )
I have always been interested in and fascinated by creation and expression.
My confidence derives from the fact that I am authentic, original, and unique. My inspiration to continue innovating is made up of everything and everyone around me. It’s usually the little things in my awesome daily life that get me up on my feet and creating. My passion is my expression through the Arts.
I am a self-actualized artist, writer, and blogger with great ambitions. I will create a legend by developing further forms of expression to encourage people to communicate more deeply through the Arts -specifically: visual expression- and strive to create artistic, genuine, personal, emotional bonds in such a materialistic world. Trust me, it will be legendary.
I often get asked-“Why do you blog? It’s not like it’s gonna get you into college or make you money!” Well, I’ve never really had a concrete answer to that question, and as a blogger, I don’t think you should have one definite answer. I blog not for a specific reason or purpose, but because, well, I like it. I don’t know. It makes me happy, and it makes other people happy, and that makes me even more happy. I always get to meet new people through my blog, and every single person I’ve met so far or talked to through this blog has left a meaningful impression on me. My readers make me the happiest 17-year-old girl in the whole wide world. Isn’t that enough for me to continue on with Konni Kim Designs?
This legend, my legend, is what I live for. The legend starts here, on this very page. Congratulations. You are a part of it. Let’s keep going together, hand in hand.
Please show your kind support(or criticism) for my blog by leaving a comment of feedback for me. I value every one of your voices very much. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.
-Konni.
All the best wishes for your dreams!
Thank you! Have a great day : )
What a lovely”About”! Going to look at more posts, meantime thanks so much for following my blog!
Thank you! : ) I hope you enjoy my blog. Thanks for taking the time to stop by and comment!
Awesome! Love the confidence and joy! Blessings on your endeavors 😀
Thank you! I hope you have an amazing day : D
Thanks for following my blog and I wish you all the very best with your vision and creativity 🙂
Hi, thanks so much for stopping by here! : ) I hope you have an amazing day.
Thanks for coming by my blog and for following, I’m excited to check yours out more! great about page too:)
Hi! Thanks for taking the time to stop by here! I hope you enjoy the rest of my blog! : )
Hi Konni! Thanks for following my blog. Yours is awesome! And a legend you will be one day. 🙂
Hi there! Thank you! I love your blog too : ) Have an amazing day.
Thank you for following my blog!
Thanks for stopping by! : )
Beautiful. You are only sweet seventeen and you are a star. 🙂
Thank you! : D I hope you have a wonderful day!
Hi Konni. It’s great to read about your vision, and wishing you all the best in your journey.
Thanks! Happy to have you here. Thanks for stopping by!
Dear Konni, thank you so much for deciding to follow Learning from Dogs. Please stay in touch with comments, or even better, a guest post!
Good luck with your writings.
Hi, thank you for stopping by! Your blog is amazing. Of course I’ll stay in touch. It would be an honor to guest-post! : )
Heyya Girl, you are simply adorable and the way you put out your dream is just fantastic…Go chase your dream girl!
Hi! Thank you so much : ) I really appreciate the support! Have a wonderful day filled with happiness!
I love the look of your site! Thank you for following my blog!
Thank you so much for stopping by here! I hope you enjoy my posts : ) Have a great day!
Hi! Thank you so much! : ) It’s such an honor.
I think you rock! It will be a pleasure to follow your blog. 🙂
Thank you! I love your blog-it’s really inspiring! Thanks again and have a lovely day : D
Thank you, Ms. Kim, for visiting and deciding to follow my writing work. Perhaps you will find some inspiration for your own design work.
Cheers!
SM
Thank you for stopping by my blog! : ) Your blog is very inspiring!
Cheers to you too!
hey girl love your blog.. keeep writing..
Thank you! : )
Hey Konni, thanks for deciding to follow my blog, your writing is absolutely flawless and I know I’m going to be visiting your blog a lot. If I had smileys on this keyboard I would give a thumbs up. :p
-Joy
Hi! That’s so sweet of you! : ) Thank you so much! Your blog is unique and super creative. I know I’ll definitely be visiting yours a lot too! : D
Hi Konni! Thanks for joining my blog family. Your about page is great and I will enjoy reading more of your writing.
Hi! Thanks : D Your blog is amazing. Definitely gonna keep reading.
So nice to meet you Konni Kim! Love your positive attitude.
Hi! Nice to meet you too. Thank you for stopping by! : ) Have a great day!
Thanks for the like and for following; I appreciate your taking the time to do both. I’m looking forward to checking out more of your blog, too.
Hi Matt! So sorry I took AGES to reply. I must have missed this comment. Thanks for visiting! I LOVE your latest post by the way. The photos of the sky are beautiful.
Thank you for following my photo blog. I admire your zest for the future and where you are going!
Welcome aboard, Konni, good to have you along.
Best wishes for a fabulous 2015,
Miles and Pippa
Thank you! Hope you have a wonderful year!
Hi Konni, nice to meet you here. It looks like you are well on your way towards legendary fame; a confident web presence is a great start 🙂 Thank you for following Beauty Along the Road.