PostsCommentsPayoutsekads (62)in The Pub • yesterdayThe Freedom of Choosing What You ReadAlgorithms personalize your feed, while Hive lets you choose what to explore. Discover the benefits, trade-offs, and the value of attention.ekads (62)in Mildly Infuriating • 2 days agoThe Tiny Enemy That Turned Our Evenings Into a Daily BattleIt all started when my wife found a small, oval, white object. At first, she didn't think it was a head lice egg. A few days later, she found another… even more this time. Then another.ekads (62)in ASEAN HIVE COMMUNITY • 3 days agoMore Than Just Old Songs, They Opened a Door to My Teenage YearsYesterday, I accidentally stumbled upon a YouTube playlist filled with Indonesian songs from the early 2000s. At first, I thought I'd listen to just one song. An hour later... I was still there.ekads (62)in PhotoFeed • 4 days agoThe Beauty of Silent PlacesStanding at the entrance of this bamboo bridge, I couldn't see where it truly ended. Trees swallowed the horizon, and every step forward revealed only another few meters of path. It reminded me of life.ekads (62)in Black And White • 5 days agoBlack and White Portrait Photography | Monomad ChallengeBlack and white portrait photography from my brother-in-law's wedding ceremony. Check it outekads (62)in The Ink Well • 6 days agoBehind the Good Girl“What happens if you say no?” The young woman didn’t answer immediately. Her short hair was neatly combed, and her attire was simple yet elegant. Her hands clutched a tissue—tightly.ekads (62)in Shadow Hunters • 7 days agoHunting for Reflections at the Wedding Ceremony | SMARPI still have a large collection of photos from my brother-in-law's wedding that I’d like to share here. All the reflection photos here feature the same mirror, though taken at different locations and times.ekads (62)in Feel Good • 8 days agoGayor - Decorative Wedding Archway | Night PhotographyThis is the wedding entrance decoration for my brother-in-law, known in Balinese as a Gayor. A Gayor is typically installed at the gateway or entranceekads (62)in Town Square • 9 days agoHow Writing Every Day Changed My Hive Journey | HPUDAs usual, on the 1st of the month, it is time for HPUD—Hive Power Up Day. Today, I powered up 400 Hive.ekads (62)in Hive Gaming • 10 days agoMy First Week Playing Hive Grove 🌳 My Experience and ReviewDiscover my first week playing Hive Grove, a relaxing social game on Hive. My review about its features, leaderboard, and a mobile login solution.ekads (62)in PhotoFeed • 11 days agoPearls Among the GrassLast weekend, I spent time in my wife's hometown for my brother-in-law's wedding ceremony. A lush rural atmosphere, far from the hustle and bustle and surrounded by verdant rice fields—that is how I wouldekads (62)in PhotoFeed • 13 days agoPhotoFeed Contest—Portrait Photography Round 183: The ProposalTraditional Balinese wedding proceedings consist of several stages, one of which is the formal proposal.ekads (62)in Shadow Hunters • 14 days agoTree Shadows in My Garden | SMASh 440The sun is shining brightly this morning, casting distinct shadows from every object it illuminates. The same goes for the garden in our yard; it is already filled with shadows early in the day. A fewekads (62)in Shadow Hunters • 15 days agoReflection in a Jeep's Side MirrorReflection in a Jeep's Side Mirrorekads (62)in GEMS • 16 days agoEcency's Creator Newsletter – A New Income Opportunity for Authors?Can Ecency's Creator Newsletter become a new income source? Learn how it'll gives Hive authors new ways to build an audience and generate income beyond bloggingekads (62)in Mildly Infuriating • 17 days agoThey Told Me to Wait 3 Days. Two Weeks Later, Nothing Had HappenedRemember my post about taking out a loan to buy a wedding gift for my wife? I wrote that post after visiting the bank to start the process of retrieving the "gift"—which was being kept in theirekads (62)in Korean Hive Village • 18 days agoHow a K-Drama Saved a Family's Finances in BaliA few days ago, I read a fascinating thread on Threads. A user shared the story of how a Korean drama (K-drama) saved her family's finances. The gist of it goes like this. Her name is Ayu; she is the eldestekads (62)in Ecency Support • 19 days agoMemories That Weren't MineI recognized the photograph, but I'd never been to that place. A very large house, entirely made of wood. It had an old Javanese design with detailed carvings on the door edges. To the right of the yard,ekads (62)Touristin Indiaunited • 20 days agoHow to Be Happy: 7 Simple Steps to Feel Happier Every DayHow to be happy starts with small daily habits. Discover 7 practical ways to improve your happiness, reduce stress, and feel better every day.ekads (62)in PhotoFeed • 21 days agoGaruda Wisnu Kencana StatueThe Garuda Wisnu Kencana depicts the deity Vishnu riding the Garuda bird. Statues of Garuda Wisnu Kencana are commonly found in Bali, ranging from premium wood carvings to decorative items and signature