What an incredible week in honor of International Coffee Day! We asked authors to share posts to the community centered on two ideas. Firstly, we asked to see the impact and inspiration our favorite beverage represents in your life- postcard style!
The community sure delivered! We had a blast reading your postcards to those you've shared meaningful moments with over coffee.
Our second prompt was centered around life's deeper moments. Times of change, self-discovery, and connection. So many important moments in life, either alone or with a loved one, happen over coffee. The entries for this prompt wowed us too, offering insight and smiles in equal measure!
☕️ In this creative entry, our author shares the connective role coffee plays in bringing her inspiration and calming her into an artistic mood. She spotlights this with her original art, a tribute to the community.
In postcards we celebrate coffee day by @chacald.dcymt
It is that special moment when I sit down to edit a publication, when the aroma of the brewed coffee arrives and when my cup is brought to me, it fills me with joy to know that at that very moment another coffee lover is enjoying the team's favourite drink to get the necessary concentration to be able to publish.
☕️Sharing her deeper dreams and curiosities, this author lets us in on a passion of hers that developed over coffee. She is looking for the secret... The secret to what? Click to find out!
"The secret" - Int'l Coffee Day by @sofiaquino98
As if it were a yoga posture, placing my elbows on the table and taking the cup of hot coffee between my hands generates a deep connection with myself that stimulates my ideas and ignites the engine of my thoughts. A cup of coffee is not just a cup of coffee anymore, it becomes a therapeutic, spiritual object, an enhancer of my deepest desires and wishes.
☕️ This author shares the inspiration in her life that coffee represents in these 3 postcards. She sends messages to loved ones, and cat lovers who find comfort in coffee.
COFFEE CONTEST: In Celebration of Int'l Coffee Day by @marlyncabrera
I'm sure that part of the fluids in my body are coffee. Coffee influences my thoughts, my feelings, and how active I am on a regular day. And yet, I didn't know it had a special day until I saw the post for this contest here on Hive 🙈 Perhaps you want to join in 😁
☕️In this stunning blog, our author shares many reflections of his throughout the years. He takes time to highlight his time with his wife, as well as a special group of friends and the moments they spent together pondering life's harder questions.
The coffee of my reflections by @irvinc
As you can see coffee has always been a great companion when it comes to triggering my reflections, it helps me to find concentration. There is something in this bitter liquid that helps me to center my thoughts, to focus, to keep me on the idea and not to disperse me. No other infusion manages to make me feel that way.
We've added a bonus 4th place winner who receives the prize of 5 Hive.
Fourth Place
☕️ In this beautiful collection of postcards, we are offered a look into the way coffee plays a role in three relationships. This authors brings motherhood, friendship, and personal reflection together in this lovely post!
Happy Coffee Day in three postcards by @coquicoin
I don't remember exactly when I had my first cup of coffee. Maybe it was when I spent the afternoons at my grandmother's house as a child. She would give us sweet bread and coffee with milk at snack time. I think that's the first memory I'm aware of related to having coffee. Since then, I have drunk a lot of coffee.
Third Place
☕️Exemplifying how some of life's most precious moments happen with a mug in hand, this author tells us about her love. This heartwarming read for the thoughtful prompt knocked our socks off!
Of love and coffee by @jetta.amaya
I met the woman I love eight years ago and from the first moment I knew she was a coffee lover. From that moment on coffee started to make sense to me, of course it has always been an important beverage on a cultural and personal level, but when that mystical connection between two people and a cup of coffee intervenes, things change.
Second Place
☕️ Reflecting on coffee's roots in her life and the magic it represents, this author presents a sentimental write-up. She remembers her grandmother while reminding us that a shared coffee is transformational!
Life is what happens while you drink coffee by @gabrieladifazio
One day, I was sitting around talking about everything and anything with one of my grandmothers, enjoying a cup of coffee, when I realized that there would come a time when we could never be like this again. I think that is why I started to take more pictures at every moment, because I understood that those moments we share with the people around us are unique; they will be precious memories in a future where it may no longer be possible to create new memories...
First Place
☕️ Starting off with some history of her love of coffee, this author goes on to detail one of the most important reflections she's had with her mug. This emotional read is sure to make anyone smile, highlighting personal triumph and strength!
Coffee and Contemplation - Thoughts for International Coffee Day by @jayna
There is something about coffee that has always inspired something deep within me. Especially when I take time to reflect and sip — to let that magical elixir wend its way through my bloodstream and awaken my brain.
For years in college and graduate school, I would write papers and short stories with a cup of joe at hand. I loved to find a coffee shop where I could sit with a notebook and write — and it never mattered whether it was quiet or chaotic as long as I could find a little corner table somewhere.
We'd like to give a huge thank you to everyone who participated in our contest to celebrate International Coffee Day! We hope you will take a moment to visit our finalists and offer your support on their fantastic posts!
As of publication, prizes have been paid out to our winners!
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Thank you very much!
My congratulations not only to the other winners, but to all the people who participated by sharing their thoughts, this kind of dynamics that encourage us to think and reflect are wonderful.
Thanks to @cinnccf, @millycf1976 and @grindan for creating it.
Well done, you! 🙌👏
Thanks for sharing your thoughtful and valuable story with the community. You touched us and many others.
Happy Friday and have a great weekend.
See you around the community:)))
I am verklempt! Thank you so much, @cinnccf, @millycf1976 and @grindan. This contest was inspiring and truly enjoyable, and it really got me thinking about times of reflection, and of turning points. Thank you for hosting! Congrats to all the winners and finalists!
A big Congratulations @jayna 🏆🎉
It's always great to read you, and readers and ourselves found value in your story.
We thank you for participating and spilling your heart out, and we trust that your reflection was somewhat purgative and reassuring of your growth.
Thank you once again for participating, and all good wishes :)
Yes, indeed! It's always therapeutic to write out the ghosts of the past, isn't it? I love how a writing prompt can dredge up something you thought was long buried.
It's amazing, indeed! Through Hive, I too, have been able to explore many aspects of my life, and I've gained perspective on many things that I thought were long buried, and things that I've re-examined:)
I love that. Most of us likely go into blogging for very different reasons than what we ultimately gain from it!
Well said, and so very true 🙌
Great idea for a contest. Way to keep the community active. ❤️🔥💪❤️🔥
Congratulations postcard makers! Now I want more coffee.
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Congratulations to all creators of quality coffee posts! And thank you so much for putting my post among the finalists. I'm thrilled and honored!
You've chosen great posts for the top three. Huge congrats and my admiration to the authors ☕❤️
This contest was so much fun!
Your entry and many others far exceeded our expectations, and it was a joy to read you ALL:)
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Thank you so much!
We had so much fun, and we are looking forward to another contest soon:)
That'd be great. Looking forward to it 🙃
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Thank you so much!!!
I'm really honored to be among the winners since there were so many good entries. 💕☕️
Congrats to all the winners!! 👏
Your entry stood out, and you're well deserving of this place.
Thank you for helping to elevate this contest. We look forward to having you always:)
Congratulations 👏
Thank you 💗
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Greetings friends, congratulations to all the winners of this great contest, where each of the entries was wonderful and that love for coffee continues to grow.
Thanks for supporting other team members:)
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This contest was really great, full of a lot of emotion, interesting stories and beautiful photos. Thank you very much for the opportunity to participate and congratulations to the winners and finalists, you did an outstanding job.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. Every aspect of this contest was a blast! We're pleased with the effort that everyone made and all the stories brought a great flavour and personal touch which far exceeded our expectations.
Thank you for being involved🤗
Congratulations to the winners 🎉 Thank you to @cinnccf and its sponsors for organizing this wonderful activity, ideal to celebrate such a special day. ☕ Hugs 🤗
It was a fun celebration. Thank you so much for getting involved:)
Congratulations to all the winning friends. I feel very happy to be among the finalists. Thanks for the support.
You do great work, and it was a delight to read your valuable story, so congratulations 👏
We thank you for getting into the spirit of celebrating coffee not only on International Coffee Day but every day of the year.
Thank you so much.
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Wow, it gives me great satisfaction to be among the winners of this beautiful contest. I really enjoyed participating, just like I enjoy sharing in this great community every week. I deeply embrace you, congratulations to all the participants and winners. Thankful for everything
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Congratulations to the winners of our big coffee day, there were really very deep and emotional posts. My applause for everyone.👏
My other congratulations are for the dear organizers of the contest, it was a complete success and there was no shortage of coffee in each beautiful publication. Thank you girls for encourage creativity.☺️
To finish I leave you a delicious cup of coffee, lots of happiness and love.☕
Happy friday!
A hugs.
Thank you for being a part of this wonderful contest. 👏Your story was also amazing, and we look forward to seeing more of you around:)
I am very happy to be a part of this beautiful group and we will continue sharing lyrics and enjoying coffee stories.
A hugs @cinnccf
I leave you a cup of delicious coffee.☕
Thank you, and have a nice weekend:) ☕️
My congratulations to those selected for the quality of their work and to all the participants my congratulations for the effort and the work they showed us. Happy day. Greetings and best regards.
Thank you for participating, supporting, and celebrating with the winners and other members.
We appreciate your involvement:)
Thank you very much to the community for the initiatives you promote and the quality of the proposals you make.
It is an honor to be in this community and to learn, for me it is a total profit.
Happy weekend.
Cheers and greetings.
Happy Weekend to you @tonyes!
We appreciate you taking the time to thank us; your feedback is valuable.
It's always great to see you drop by:)))
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Congratulations to all the winners🏆
This contest was so much fun!
Thank you for participating.
See you around the community:)
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Congratulations to all the winners!!! Thanks to this beautiful community for organizing this contest to celebrate the love we share for coffee.
Thank you for joining, and we trust that we'll see more of you around:)
Congratulations to the winners🥰🥰🥰🥰 and thanks for the initiative.
Thank you for participating! You did well and you should feel proud 👏
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Hey!!! I was very late to the awards ceremony, but just in time to congratulate all the nominees and to celebrate with lots of coffee ☕️❤️😋
I am glad to see several familiar faces in this post and most of all, to find myself here as well😀😍. We are definitely coffee lovers.
Big hugs and greetings to the people behind the contest, thanks for making us happy with your great ideas about coffee 🎸🎉🔖💥 Thank you!!!