It's Been Five Years in Crypto

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I’ve been head down on a project today, creating a journal and covers. A little while ago I checked through my notifications and discovered a note from @hivebuzz reminding me today is the fifth anniversary of my joining Steem and now on Hive.

What a journey it has been. Hard to believe it’s been only five years. When I found the Steemit site that day I only vaguely knew about crypto. I had no idea how it worked or even if it was real value.

Often things come into our lives when we need them most. I didn’t actually know it at the time when I started on Steem but my life and focus of attention offline was shifting. That gave me the time to focus online. I’ve enjoyed the journey, the learning. Always seems like a lot more to learn but that will happen when I need it.

For a couple of years, or so, I did a weekly live curation show called Pimp Your Post Thursday. It was an interesting time. People from the blockchain presented their posts, we got to know each other, made connections. Yes, connections, people would talk about their plans and next thing we knew, someone else had something to contribute. It was always cool seeing those happen.

From the show and the discussions around it, emerged the idea of a monthly Witness chat, bringing the community and Witnesses together to get to know each other and talk about concerns on the platform. I was always learning something.

There were friendships made. People like @bluefinstudios, @dreemsteem, @thekittygirl, @snook, @enginewitty, @saffisara, @tattoodjay, @jackmiller, @guiltyparties, @sgt-dan, @rhondak, @isaria, @crimsonclad, @whatsup and more who just aren’t coming to mind at the moment.

It was hard to believe that when I started the idea of leading a voice chat once was far from my comfort zone. To evolve to every week, and two shows, that was a big step for me. I also learned how to record them and livestream. The need came up, and I learned. My favourite way to learn most of the time.

There was that Witness vote where the discussion about newbies and onboarding them came up. While I was moderating the chat, @dreemsteem had a brainstorming happening in the wings and by the time it was over, her idea of the Welcome Wagon was underway. Another connection made. And oh, where she’s gone with that and its evolution over the last few years.

Some of those people have become valued friends. I’m better for having them in my life and would find it emptier without them.

In the last year I’ve finally started to focus on publishing books. Something I’ve wanted to do for a long time and never thought I had time. The pandemic put an end, at least for now, of the offline volunteering I’ve been doing, freeing up time and focus.

But, I’ve not diverted focus in the cryptoworld. I’ve been along for the ride helping @dreemsteem on her journey. That smart lady with a million ideas along with the brains and energy to make them happen. She’s not afraid to let something go when it doesn’t work out the way she wanted or it’s time for it to evolve.

She’s introduced us to another great group of people over the last year and we’ve grown into a worldwide family. Something crypto and blockchains do, they bring people together with common cause and community grows.

I have a feeling, there will be another five years flying by and I’ll look up and think, is it really been five more years?

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Shadowspub is a writer from Ontario, Canada. She writes on a variety of subjects as she pursues her passion for learning. She also writes on other platforms.
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Happy Anniversary it’s been a pleasure interacting with you over this time

Here’s to the next five years

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It's been an amazing ride.
I was introduced to Steemit (Later Hive) by @thekittygirl
I know for sure, the day she dragged me to PYPT, Pimp Your Post Thursday, my life changed... for the Better. You're one of the single most important people I have found as a friend, online. My world is better with you in it.

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I'm glad she dragged you into PYPT ... the sentiment is mutual for having met you as well. I love working with you and our other musketeer..who I'm sure will know who she is.

typed while repeatedly rescuing my mouse from Hobo.

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I do indeed know who that other musketeer is hehehe

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Heyyyyyy HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! Every time I look back and think of our journey...my gosh! What a ride it's been!!! Hehehe

And each twist and turn, our little group grows and flourishes and thrives. I mean ..we sure do have the rough waves too hehehe

But we manage to make it through and learn for the next adventure!!!

My life is blessed for having known you!!! Looking forward to 5 times 5 more (and then some!)
❤️❤️❤️❤️

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hmmm 5times 5more ... yikes.. I'll be over 80 by then.
It indeed has been an interesting ride and more to come.

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hehehehe you'll still be a spring chicken! you have longevity in your genes!!!

more to come for sure :)

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Darn it! You are getting old, which means I am not far behind. LOLL

What a wild ride it has been and continues to be for us all. I love how we all stuck it out and supported each other when it was needed the most.

Thank YOU for letting me be a small part of your life. Knowing you has made my life richer in so many ways.

Very Firm Handshake

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We change a bit whenever someone enters our life I think. If we're listening to what the person thinks and consider their perspective, our own either strengthens or shifts in contrast.

the #snookmademedoit vibe could be challenging at times.

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Five years!!!! Happy Fifth Hiversary, @shadowspub!!

I’ve enjoyed the journey, the learning...

Wow! It's been quite a journey and I'm happy to be a part of it! I'm appreciating the blockchain world more and more everyday for the relationships and connections!

Cheers to the next five years and more! 🍾🥂

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Little different here than the other place eh? A good different. Now you're learning the real blockchain.

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Huuuge difference, ma'am! Hehehe, I wish I had started here earlier. It seems like a waste of time at the other place but the connections and UU made it better. 🙂💖

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Naw, the other place had its purpose. It brought you into the picture and us into yours. In many ways, the other place going away made sure you came here.

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You are absolutely right! Thank you and have a relaxing weekend!

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🥳🥳🥳 Happy 5th birthday to you @ShadowsPub! How time flies! Thank God for 5 amazing years which I know many more wonderful years are on the way.

Its been a lovely journey with you😀. Getting to know you has been life changing.

Time to cut the cake? Hope Hobo hasn't smashed the cake? 😅

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there are some lines I draw with Hobo.. one of them is she doesn't mess with my food. She slips on occasion and tries to poke her nose in, only to find it firmly slapped. She does abide by that one, the others.. well.. I think she considers them suggestions she can ignore.

Thank you @esther-emmanuel

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She slips on occasion and tries to poke her nose in, only to find it firmly slapped.

😂😂 Then she will have caution herself. Thank you ma.

Do have a lovely weekend ahead 🤗🤗

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Hot dang! Kudos for hanging on this long! Many have fallen by the wayside and given up their territory here.

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Giving up is not usually in my DNA .. besides hanging in has it's rewards.

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While I wasn't a regular attendee, I have fond memories of PYPT, @shadowspub! Thanks for everything you've done for the blockchain over the past five years, and it will be interesting to see where we're at in five more years (which will more than likely happen in the blink of an eye 😜).

And...

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thanks @traciyork it has been some interesting times these past years. Yes, the net ones will likely fly by as well.

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Happy Crypto Birthday! It's been 4 years for me, but it feels like 40 years lol. Miss you! Glad to hear you are well.❤️❤️❤️

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Great to hear from you. Feel free to drop into my DM at anytime. Been thinking about you as well.

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