Reached 1,000 Hive Power 🎊 Reflecting and Celebrating 8 Months
Ok, so I've passed the half year mark of being on Hive, which was in March 2021, but being busy on this blockchain for eight to almost nine months is a significant time, especially if you take into account all of the things I've learned and have gotten and still getting through together.
In my introductory post I had mentioned starting something new and going on a journey with you all and what a journey it's been. Still is by the way 😉. Looking back, boy what was I hesitant trying something new and writing something. I was so hard on myself to write the most perfect post and sometimes I still do that, but I'm learning to ease up on myself and am trying to type down whatever comes up, after which I can do the "proofreading".
Before claiming.
And now to the fun part; reflecting on what I've learned and done till now:
- Gotten to know a lot of amazing people (can't mention them all, so if you aren't mentioned don't feel bad. I appreciate everyone I've gotten to know here) from all over and found a few communities I could call (virtual) home. Especially the C/ReggaeJAHM (@ReggaeJAHM) community, with @dmilliz, @luca1777 and @justinparke, who've welcomed me from day one.
Happy Birthday @justinparke 🎊!
- Learned a lot from others regarding cryptocurrency by reading posts, but above all engaging with them and discussing certain topics. Also gotten to know how people - like @josevas217, @fruityfruitz and @bearmol - in other places in the world are living and what they're doing and/or getting a "taste" of other cultures through technology. Hey, if we can't travel, this is the way we could see the world 🙈.
- Reading about people's progress and also about their days, especially with the I Am Alive Challenge. Especially by @flaxz and @ph1102, who are really taking their time in engaging and getting to know the people who are also taking their time to get to know one another.
- Engaging on Hive is way more fun, interactive and besides the getting to know people, I get to know a lot of facts along the way. Never forget the learning part; Ravenclaw all the way 🤓.
- I've gotten to put my Canva skills into work and sharpening them. No a pro yet, but I've learned to enjoy designing with that tool.
- Gotten some amazing recipes from @sreypov and @anggreklestari and also enjoying their photography skills.
Learned to be a bit more efficient with writing posts, by using templates and/or drafts for example and looking back I have a "format" that I work by and that works for me. Who knows it'll change over a year, but that's the beauty of evolving right? 😉
Happy Birthday @justinparke 🎊!
Learned to be a bit more efficient with writing posts, by using templates and/or drafts for example and looking back I have a "format" that I work by and that works for me. Who knows it'll change over a year, but that's the beauty of evolving right? 😉
After claiming.
And I reached 1k HP today🎊🎊🎊🍻. This was my way of "celebrating" as we're in full lockdown, so no parties and most are in other corners of the world. so there's that.
To close off this post: My appreciation goes to @rarej who introduced me to Hive and keeps pushing me to get better at it and encourages me to keep on writing. Thank you for believing in me 😊.
Congratulations on reaching it
Thank you 😊.
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ENGAGEtokens.Congratulations. That's a big milestone here on. Hive, and to imagine you did that in 8months, really impressive.
After starting to increase my engagement this year, I found here to be such a great place, you get to learn a lot and meet cool people.
That is so true! When I started here I had a idea what blockchain technology is and knew about cryptocurrency, but since I'm here I know a lot more than what I knew back then.
And learning not only about those topics above mentioned, but also about other cultures, places, recipes, music, movies, finance, personal development, etc.
Really what a ride 😊.
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You've really learnt a lot. Hive, such a cool place to be
Yes it is. I forgot to mention how I enjoy this space more than the traditional social media spaces 😅.
ENGAGEtokens.Congratulations @tanjakolader. Good to see great things happening in the lives of good people.
Thank you 😊.
You and @fruityfruitz will get there 😉, with your creativity, imagination and dedication 👍.
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Thank you 😊
ENGAGEtokens.Hello @tanjakolader
It has been and for sure will continue to be a great pleasure to read your posts, just as you say, from everyone you can learn a lot. We never stop learning.
I didn't know Zurinam existed, I must tell you, although we talked about it at some point. Thanks to you and @rarej I have been able to learn a lot about your country. And also thanks to my brother @justinparke, who by the way, I was not aware of his birthday.
Congratulations to him. I will look him up.
And congratulations on that 1000hp achievement, I know it's not easy.🙂
Thank you 😊 and yes because of you we got to learn more about our neighboring countries. We had to do with what local news media reported and now we get updates from the people themselves.
Here's tot he journey! 🎊
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ENGAGEtokens.What's up Jose? If I am correct you are from Venezuela right? How come Suriname is so unknown for many from there, especially since the 2 countries are not far apart. Is it not taught in geography there, are we just too small of a country on the continent or is there another reason? I'm just curious. :)
Hahaha I think we aren't as mentioned in geography, but I'm just guessing.
Even though we're neighbors and have a rather similar history, it's still different, with different colonial powers ruling. We were under Dutch rule, while a large part of South America was under Spanish.
But sorry @josevas217 I think you should answer, because you're from there and would know the answer better than any of us.
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ENGAGEtokens.Hello @rarej
It's funny, you know, very little I read or saw about Suriname before thanks to you and @tanjakolader I knew more about this country. Then I saw that Justin Parker was also there. And I stopped, wow, am I missing out on something.
Believe me I have asked about your country, and I am amazed at the huge similarities in historical terms between Suriname and Venezuela, yet as @tanjakolader says, they were colonized by different countries.
I knew about Suriname in school but not much importance was given to it. Suriname as an independent country is quite new, since 1975 from what I read, I was born in 83, when I saw geography and history classes at basic level, the history of independent Suriname was very new, so, little is seen.
Perhaps also because they have not been colonized by the same people, they do not give it the importance it deserves.
But believe me, I have learned more about the real reality of your country thanks to your publications.
And I can tell you that regardless of the language we have, the stories are similar and even the historical present is similar.
I thank you very much for these intelligent comments.
Above mentioned is especially what I recognize. I do hope for better times for both countries.
And I get what you're saying, Venezuela and other neighboring countries fought for their independence way earlier than Suriname. And happy that our story is reaching others and you've also opened a world that's a bit foreign to us. We learn and grow together 😉.
The languages spoken might be another reason why not much information is traded between the 2 countries. I think it's easier for the Spanish speaking countries to communicate among each other, instead of with the 4 countries in South-America speaking a different language than Spanish. Brazil being the exception of the 4, because of how big and well-known they are.
Give thanks for the b-day wishes my fellow emigrant Venezuelan brother from another mother. Most people doesn't know Suriname exists, that's true, but I've also discovered most Surinamers haven't heard of Cambodia or Albania, some other places I've lived.
The first thing I remember of Suriname is a few sentences about it from a US History school textbook in perhaps 3rd or 4th grade. What is now New York was traded for Suriname, and that's about all we were taught. Guyana is a whole other story, well-known because the notorious Jim Jones was from my state of Indiana, not far from my boyhood home.
Hahahaa at least we were mentioned, but yeah most people will forget things they read in primary school. Not because I'm interested in history, I should expect the same from others 😅.
Congratulations on 1K staked HIVE! That's huge! I didn't know that you are on Hive only 8 months? It looks for me that you are here for ages... Nice to see that you are doing well and keep on building!
Thanks for the mention! Appreciate your kind words!
I have picked this post on behalf of the @OurPick project and it will be highlighted in the next post!
Hahaha I know what you mean; feels like I've known the people I've gotten to know here, for years.
Really enjoying the ride and here's to more progress and growing! 🍻
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ENGAGEtokens.Big congratulations Tanja, that is just fantastic to hear, Dolphin coming up next, keep crushin it.
Thank you and yes that's the goal now :D
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ENGAGEtokens.Brilliant stuff!
Congrats on hitting 1000!!
Thank you :D
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ENGAGEtokens.Congrats on the 1k hive power! always loved reading your blogs! Would write a book here but im getting tired work tomorrow congrats again (:
Thank you and haha no problem. We've got to keep grinding and the support is felt 😉.
Enjoy your hard earned weekend 😊.
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Thanks!! Hope you enjoyed your weekend, on the hustle
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Yes, next level. Keep on leveling up 👍.
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Yesir!💪
ENGAGEtokens.Bless up and give thanks for the b-day wishes. Also, congrats on your 1K, I remember the satisfaction seeing those three zeros gave me. Next is 10K, and I'm sure you'll get there quickly.
Thank you and let's keep on grinding 💪.
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