I remember the first time I heard about Hive,to be honest, I was not really interested. I was already told by some friends of mine that I should be a blogger because I was a good writer. Then I wrote on my whatever I face everyday I go out on the streets of Lagos. It was funny, annoying, and so much more.
My fear in joining hive was that I would lose interest in writing, and sharing what I was used to, and also the fact that I felt I wouldn't be myself on the platform. On the contrary, I have learnt a great deal since joining this community, and it encourages one to be original. This beats my initial expectations.
Before I go further, I would love to thank @blezyn for inviting me to join this contest and I would also like to invite @khingstan, @quduus1 and @treasuree to join in this challenge.
I got to know about this wonderful platform from @blezyn. She's my best friend and I'm so happy I got introduced. She told me it'll be a great platform to express my writing skills, meet people and experience new things. I got convinced and decided to join right away.
Unfortunately, the phone I used then wasn't of a large capacity to have the applications needed for me to join actively installed. So I had to chill till I had a better phone. I got a new phone for my birthday as a gift and I was so excited. I was finally able to install the applications and join hive.
I made my first post on the 19th of October, 2021. I couldn't wait to post. I had met up with @blezyn so she could put me through the whole process, which she did happily. I remember my anxiety, my tension, and how my heart beat so fast.
I didn't know what to expect, but the warm reception I received was beyond my imagination. @nonsowrite is like an elder brother to me, he and @blezyn would always tell me about the importance of engaging, of commenting, and relating to people in the community.
My first friend here was @tykee. He was the first person that really welcomed me. Went to the extra mile of chatting me up via discord. I really appreciated the gesture.
@blezyn taught me the process, the rules and regulations,and invited me for contests. She even gave me a power hive so I could engage and comment. She's been my support system since my beginning.
Sometimes, my post gets lots of comments, other times I would barely get a like. I was discouraged but then I had my best friend to encourage me. She made me continue and to never think of giving up.
I found it great to discover that while there will obviously be fear at trying something new, there are people around, if only you are willing to accept their help, they would definitely give a helping hand.
I'm six month now on hive and the growth process is perfect for me. The originality never left, the community still remains welcoming and I'm still meeting new people. Cheers to the beginning.
Thank you for reading 🥰
Well, maybe my fear was not loosing interest. But the fact that I did not think of myself as someone who could write something that people may like..
Anyway, here you are @megpeters basking in the goodness of Hive 😅
Indeed, I am basking in the goodness of hive. Thank you for reading through.
Anytime, dear.
I think that fear of loosing interest or not doing well enough was experienced by a lot of us. We overcame it though... We head for one year with Hive...
We really overcame it. Thanks for being a friend and thanks for reading.
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Thanks for the invite, someone invited too to join the contest, but I haven't been in a good state of mind to compose any thing. Beautiful write up though.
I will create a time to write my own entry
I'm sorry about the mood. I hope you come out of it soon. I'm here incase you need someone to talk to.
Thanks so much, I think I will make a post on how I feel
Okay then...Good idea
Yeah thanks again
Let me start by complimenting that nose-ring of yours I love it (TOP NOTCH 😍) ... You are indeed a good writer and it's awesome to have you around always
I'm happy I'm one of your friends too and thanks for the mention. I'll see how to compile my post on this.
Lots of thanks from me to you.Thank you for the compliments and thanks for being a friend. Thanks for also reading through.
I can't wait to read yours.
Soonest ✌️😎😇
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Hive is worth it in the end, just keep doing what you are doing 😊
Thank you very much.
It is really exciting that you stayed on the blog, it has been great to have you here
Ese pupo...thanks for having me
Your friends have really been amazing in your hive journey!
Kudos to them👏👍
Keep up the good work dear!
Yes, my friends have really been amazing. Thank you for your kind words and thanks for reading.
You're welcome 🤗
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You're welcome @megpeters, thanks for being so active here 😊🌹
Thank you too.
Yeah.. dear. Alot of people sees opportunities and shut their eyes on it. Thank God you discovered and take up the opportunity and the help offered by the generous ones. Please kindly extend same to others if you have the opportunity. Lots of love.
Indeed. Thank you for reading.
I remember those early days i got onboarded on hive (within the mid year of 2020 precisely), since i wasn't receiving the support i needed after much efforts on my post coupled with the fact that the price of hive was between 10 to 12cents, i had to leave the platform for about 6months before returning back. When i returned i noticed most of my friend's reputation on hive has gone far beyond what i could imagine while mine remained static and i realised i should have been more patient and engaging on post of other authors to register my presence.
One thing one must have is the drive to continue because there are better days ahead and keep engaging as well. So don't relent as this is just the beginning @megpeters. @blezyn did so well by onboarding and encouraging you to join the platform. Good luck to you friend @megpeters
Thank you very much for your kind words and encouragement. I'll continuously keep trying my best.
🙂you're welcome @megpeters