LINK: meet hazel: q+a 2026
Thank you, Hazel (@Seven Sisters) for taking the time to answer my questions. It’s always fun getting to know people on a more personal level, especially during this digital era.
Backstory, Hazel lives in a small village in the Philippines. She is one of seven sisters in her family and she has a large array of animals that her family cares for. She also started giving back to her community with the help of her readers, who have kindly donated supplies and money to the cause.
What’s something that most people don’t know about you?
I’ve shared on my blogs that most of my neighbors aren’t aware of what I’m doing, especially this blogging and these donation projects. I think all of my neighbors, friends, and relatives are on Facebook, but they didn’t know about WordPress or my FB page, where I shared my duplicate posts, except for our projects. There are many reasons why I keep it a little secretive. My family has been going through a lot of criticism in the past, and this way, I avoid gossip and criticisms from relatives. Many people don’t know my disability, too.
How did your dogs, Blacky and Whitey, come into your life?
My cousin who lives in town made a piggery here in our village a few years ago, and he brought puppy Whitey. My aunt fed him until she visited her daughter in a distant town, leaving Whitey alone. So, he went to our house and became our adopted dog. Papa loves dogs so much. I copied from him about being a pet lover.
On the other hand, Blacky is the son of Kuya (older brother)’s dog, Shasha, from a few years ago when he and my sister were newly wed. They became busy, and the house was always deserted, so Shasha transferred to our home and later gave birth to Blacky.
With so many sisters, what’s an important lesson growing up that your sisters have taught you?
That love is about providing, protecting, caring, helping, and just being present. My sisters have taught me that family is like that: sharing whatever you have that makes someone seen, loved, and valued. And this tradition stems from how our parents raise us. When one of us is happy, we’re all happy. But when one of us is struggling, we do our best to help to make their lives better.
You’re currently on your 54th donation project. I find that amazing. How did the first one start, and how did you imagine it would grow to 54? (She is now on her 55th donation project).
I remember the first ever donation. I’ve gained $27 in the first month. I deducted immediately the thirty percent, bought bar soaps, and shared them with the less fortunate neighbors. I was so excited and happy that finally I could help someone struggling. I know the struggles of my neighbors because my childhood is like that. My parents eked out a meager living by farming and sent us all to school. It was tough, but the Almighty helped us all the time.
What I was thinking before that: I just want to share whatever I received because I’m enjoying what I do, and I want to share the joy with others, too. I considered it my tithe. It’s surprising that we’ve come this far. Thank you for being part of it. I’m praying that God give us good health and blessings to continue this mission.
With almost 3000 subscribers, how do you manage responding to comments and posting?
I have more than thirty recommended blogs that are mostly active, and it takes so much time for me to read and comment on their posts. Those are people I appreciate the most. When I’m absent from blogging for days, I try to give a day or two to catch up on their posts because that way, I’m saying, “I remember and love you as my friends.” I gave up reading my assigned book for those days.
I used Jetpack most of the time because I can easily view posts and like them. We know that we like high statistics, and by viewing their posts, at least, I helped them increase their statistics and might motivate them to continue blogging. Responding to comments is manageable for me, and I enjoyed every kind interaction. Just reading posts is time-consuming, but worth it.
Hazel, thanks again for sharing your words and your thoughts with us. I wish you the best and hope that you can do at least 100 donation projects in the near future.
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