Hello everyone :)!!
Today is my 1 year anniversary since I joined Hive and officially started my whole crypto journey here; all thanks to @ssekulji.
(I caught some virus and have been feeling really weak but Iām better now and managed to write thisš)
Itās been an incredible year with a bit of everything (yes, even some drama lol. Friendly reminder: donāt trust everything you read online peopleš). I want to start by saying how thankful I am for all the opportunities Hive has given me, from going to Rally Sardinia and Conf3rence in Dortmund, to being part of amazing projects, meeting new people, and making friends who support me. I honestly feel grateful and blessed to be part of this communityā¤ļø.
When I first started, my posts didnāt do too well and to be honest, that hasnāt changed muchš. I know itās normal when youāre just starting out, but sometimes it made me wonder what I was doing wrong that I couldnāt get more interactions.
My last post, for example, is sitting at just a few cents. And sure, I totally understand. Posts about music, rally, or other things outside crypto that do not benefit the community arenāt worthy of upvotes. But some people post the same and get attention still because theyāre āpopularā and ābigā. But still, when you put effort into writing about what you love and it ends up forgotten at the bottom of the ocean, it can feel demotivating. (And yes, Iāll admit, I cried over it a few times and didnāt have the mental strength to proceed furtherš„²).
To be clear: itās not about the money(!!!!) I post on Instagram for free lol. But come on, 30ā40 bot votesš? Iāve tried all the advice people give: āinteract more, follow others, do this, do that.ā And I do interact, I do followā¦ but often it doesnāt come back the same way.
Still, there are some amazing big accounts who interact with everyone they come across and I have massive respect for that. It gives me hope that Hive is not only about who is ātrendingā or who has the biggest stake, but also about genuine connectionsā¤ļø.
Iām also very thankful for each follower, each upvote, each comment, and even that one reblog I always get lol. And a special thank you to @tenkminnows for always having minnowsā backsš. Without that little spark of support, I think many of us new people would feel invisible.
Despite the ups and downs, itās been a wonderful year. Hive has been so much more than just a blogging platform for me. Itās been a way to learn, to push myself, to write more than I ever did before, and to be part of something global.
Iāve had the chance to be part of amazing projects Iāll never forget like standing next to a rally car (although thatās nothing new to meš) while talking to strangers about decentralization, or explaining what Hive is to someone who came up just because they liked the stickers we handed out. These little moments make me proud because they show how creative and different this community is.
And in some ways, I think I left my little mark on Hive too through my posts, my stories, and even the times when I wrote about things that didnāt get much attention. It all adds up to my Hive journey, and thatās something no one can take away :).
Hereās to many more years on Hive!!!! More friendships, connections, projects and unexpected adventures. I hope Iāll grow more here, learn more, and maybe inspire someone who feels the same way I did when I started out.
Thank you Hive for everything. ššāØ
