Tomorrow marks seven years that have elapsed since I listened to @jacobtothe and signed up for an account on this social media blockchain blogging site thing.
SEVEN YEARS!
Time really does fly when you are having fun, and yes, it has been fun!
So many big things have happened in my life during that time, but one of the biggest and most adored accomplishments for me is that I have continued to show up here. This place, with all its drama, all its innovation, all its extra-ness, is just a beyond marvelous example of what we humans can do.
Every corner of Hive is full of greatness. Sure, we've had our trials over the years, but that is what makes the journey fun right?
I mean, we have a rally car! We have super neat sidechain stuff like INLEO, as someone who has been here from the first year, I cannot express enough gratitude for things like PEAKD, Hivekeychain, and Ecency, etc.
We have amazingly innovative dev peeps who are constantly innovating, storytellers like one of my favs @meesterboom who keep me perennially amused with his blog post bangers, artists, musicians, writers, and foodies.
There's the marketing enthusiasts and homesteading gurus, travelers and photographers, and everyone in between. Every time I pop on here to whip up a post, I also take some time to scroll through my favorites feed to upvote and engage, and I am never disappointed in what scrolls through my screen. Hive truly is a paragon of humanity's can-do-it-ness.
I am so incredibly thankful to be a part of it all. The growth of the platform is reflected in my growth as a person. Well, at least I hope so, but it's only fitting that my Hive-iversary falls around Thanksgiving every year, for it truly is something that I am thankful for.
And now for a bit of what's upcoming blathering:
As many of you know, I have been getting my butt kicked for the past five weeks by my autoimmune disease. It's not been exactly pleasant and it's given me a lot of time to think. (It's funny how being bed-ridden fosters such a thing!). I am going to be making some pretty yuge life changes.
So, there is going to be a ton of posts on all that subject matter. Many, many fellow humans suffer from autoimmune disease and I am going to be writing about some of the techniques that have helped me cope and heal with my body trying to kill me. There will be posts about nutrition, mental health, and exercise galore!
Also, I am going to be returning to school! Many years ago I started on an educational journey to become a counselor, but paused that to raise my kiddos. Now that they are all grown up, it's time to get back in the saddle again and finish up things, as the need for mental health professionals is critical and all things mental health is kinda my jam.😊
And of course there will still be a ton of homesteading posts, because not being a homesteader is something that just isn't on my radar. This is the time of year for garden planning, salve-making, and baking!
Of course, most of my baking posts will be different from now on as I can't eat gluten or dairy, but you all know I love a challenge!
So, as we get ready to celebrate the holiday of blessings counting, I find that I am getting into the spirit already thanks to my yearly reminder that I belong to the best online community of folks ever assembled!
There's drama here? 😜
Ik forward to your myriad posts on all that is on your mind re health or anything at all.
I passed seven years as well a few months ago and it was mad to think of how it has all changed and in some respects hasn't changed at all!
Naaaw, there's never any drama here lol lol!
And I am looking forward to all your posts too, they always are quite uplifting in most fantastic mirth-inducing way possible😊
Hope you are having a glorious weekend MB!
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It was quite the fabby weekend. I must try and actually post, I have been a bit sporadic of late. That pesky life getting in the way!
So annoying when that pesky life thing happens 😆
Looking forward to that post!
Happy 7th anniversary! I always look forward to all your posts. Back to school! How cool!
Thanks so much! I enjoy your posts a ton! And school should be an interesting adventure I think lol!
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Thank you so much!!!
Congratulations for celebrating your seventh year on this wonderful platform
I wish you much more years here
Aww, thank you so much! I hope you have a glorious bunch of years here too!!
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Happy Hive anniversary! ^^ To many more years to come, cheers! And just remember that you are awesome, Kat! <3
I am so sorry about your condition. I hope it will get better. Hugs
M!!!!! I have missed you! I hope you are doing splendid!!
And thank you so much for the salutations and hugs, both are most appreciated! I'm slowly but surely getting better, but hearing from people I adore is some seriously good medicine!
Hope you are having an amazing weekend!
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Awesome job @generikat! You're making great progress on Hive. Keep buzzing!
Congrats on 7!!!
Seven years is really a long time especially considering we are talking about tech and social media. I too am thankful for Hive, even if it has not grown as much as I had hoped.
Thanks so much OGP!
One of my favorite parts about this place is the most excellent folk I have got to meet and interact with, folks like yourself!
I am thankful for Hive too, for a myriad of reasons, and even if our community never grows any more I will still be happy for have being a part of it😊
Hope you're having a very fantastic and balmy weekend, it just snowed here lol!
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Wow, amazing! Happy 7th year anniversary on Hive. Wishing all the best and many more years to come.
Teela looks super cute! 😍, I once have a cat that looks like her.
Belated hive anniversary greetings! I love reading your posts. Keep up the good work! Looking forward to your upcoming posts about dealing with autoimmune disease.