Hi friends!
It's been a couple weeks since I've posted or even looked at Hive, other than making a couple of comments.
It's also been a week or so since I've been on Discord, that's when I disabled my account.
I'm fine, thanks :D I just need to change some of my habits, more on that later.
What have I been doing, you might ask (but probably didn't). Lots of reading...of books...actual books printed on paper...where you turn pages as you read and such. Crazy, I know!
I've been helping a former co-worker who now owns his own business as well. It's outdoor work so, while it's been cold, it's been outdoors, and that's good.
You may remember I enjoy doing chalk art on my driveway, but that's really the only art I feel somewhat competent at so it's enjoyable. I've never been good at other types of visual art though, like drawing, or painting, so I've been trying different mediums and have found that charcoal drawing is my style. That's not to say I know how to do it, but I like the way it looks and I've found that charcoal drawing is forgiving, much like chalk art, so I've started taking a comprehensive charcoal drawing class.
As I said earlier, a few weeks ago I was feeling that I needed to change some of my habits, mostly my time spent online. I was spending way too much of my free time online and I felt it was affecting me negatively in other aspects of my life.
I also realized that when I was not online I was thinking about what I would do once I was back online. Mostly this was Hive or discord related, as this is my only social media. It was changing the way I did stuff offline too, and I didn't like it.
For example, I enjoy rollerblading. It's good exercise for my body and my mind. I rollerblade on the riverfront trail in my town and I can just zone out and forget about most things but what's in front of me on the trail. But then I noticed I was not zoning out and being in the moment, I was thinking about what I might post, then searching for that perfect picture for that post. So instead of just letting my mind go and recharge, I was distracted and not really enjoying the moment. Or I would be thinking of something I read on Discord and how I could respond with something funny or witty.
I've made some other changes too but this post is long enough and frankly, who even asked xD
I decided to write this post earlier this evening and at first I thought it would be just to let you know that I'm doing ok. Turns out it's also a good way to get closure on this part of my life. I may post here again, but I doubt it. I'm also planning on deleting my discord account soon.
A persons first hive post is traditionally tagged #introduceyourself, so I'm calling this bookend post my #untroduceyourself post xD
If you have my phone number or address drop me a line and say hi sometime. I also put my email on my discord when I disabled it last week, though that will go away when I delete it.
Hive has been an awesome part of my life, and I am grateful for the joy and friendship it has brought!
As a good friends here always says,
Remember to be you, I always am am trying to.
Arg. I am away for a while so missing a lot and have not been on discord for 5 days. Sorry.
You are such a big part of SGS, for me in particular. Please stay in touch and maybe give us a chance to talk you around?
Only 6 months later and you'd be fully powering Down, he sure saw the writing on the wall. It's too bad u just mocked me when I said Hive was going to a dime , you literally mocked me in summer 2024 when I said alts wouldn't see new ATH's. I was spot on! And u end up selling most ur stake at a dime the very area u mocked me saying no way I'd be right, life is funny ๐
NO! Don't go. This place will not be the same without you. I am hoping you can take a break, recharge and feel like coming back. If not, DM me your contact info on Discord.
Enjoy life more, that is what I did. I still find time to lurk around though.
I didn't see this coming Tooth!
But honestly, I can relate to some of the things you wrote and I think the same more often, things need to change.
Hive has been such a big part of my life but I don't think spending much time on Discord and Hive is helping me much in real life anymore. It used to but not today.
I hope you will make great memories offline and I've just snatched your email to send you an email so we can keep in touch sometimes because I really think you're a great guy and I'd love to keep in touch from time to time!
Wishing you all the good in the world, friend!
!PIMP
<3
He timed it more perfect than anyone could have! I'm also leaving Hive, not until 2026, I'm gonna post daily rest of 2025 because I made a goal of doing so daily this year, but I'm like SummerTooth said on discord , sick of the DHF fraud & abuse & the general nonsense Iโm seeing here daily now. Devs making false statements claiming HBD will 100% be the stable coin for Bitcoin network, this is never happening! Itโs so obvious! But devs who are paid outta DHF are shilling this crap as a sure thing. Itโs a sign that this things going down and Iโm voting with my HP to bail. Iโm also sick of the assholes like Dfinney who claim to lead a open community but literally she says she wishes , I wonโt even say it, but horrible things on people who have slightly different opinions about politics than her. So SSG feels dead to me. I might unlike SummerTooth try to post once a week or so but itโs likely best to cut cord and get offline. Iโll try doing it part time but weโll see
You will be so very missed my friendโฆ.
Liz and I always enjoyed our calls on Discord with you.
You added sparkle to Silvergoldstackers take care!๐
Take care my friend, I wish you the best. It's good to take care of things in real life and I completely understand!
It'll be sad to see you go. You could always just post when you want for fun. I've cut back quite a bit and just post when I feel like it. I hope you enjoy yourself!
!PIZZA
!PIMP
!BBH
$PIZZA slices delivered:
@bulliontools(1/5) tipped @summertooth
You will be missed @summertooth! Iโm sad to see you go, but I get it. I was looking for the email but couldnโt find it. If you can, please get it to me or @silvertop. Take care always, my friend! ๐ค
Oh, you need to just shitpost and ghost. That's almost what I do. I check in every few days, maybe make a post a week or 2. Anyhoo, you have my number, I have yours. Take care and you do you boo!
NOOOOOOO!!! Dont you fucking dare....
Ill miss you buddy. There are not many if us OG #steemsilvergold members left now. Ill be i touch, unfortunately, you cant get rid of me this easily.
Love you xx
He was ahead of his time! He saw the nonsense coming and now I'm
Following him out soon
Please stay in touch! Enhance your offline life (real life) and watch the warm fuzzies grow and grow. Becoming unchained to the block is not a bad thing. We all have to change our habits for the better from time-to-time, for some NOW is that time.
Also thanks for the email address (and the !DUO), if I ever find myself in the Pacific Northwest, I'll reach out! You are and have been a great asset to the HIVE blogging world and you'll be missed, but our loss is your gain! Wish you all the best in your future endeavors!
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Miss ya buddy! I somehow missed this post. I hear ya. Well at least with discord I especially hear ya. Felt toxic lately 2 me. Wish you would still post just cut back but you obviously look at it different. You were a big part of the NFL & other contests and a true OG here. You will be missed. Hoping maybe you return and just post once a week or something but obviously you have ur reasons for cutting it out 100% all together. Cheers to u bud! If you happen to check this drip me a email for itself. Take care brother!
I feel a break is good at times but permanently is quite a bummer๐
I just recently followed you and your content has been peak both silver and non-silver shit.
Hopefully this is a temporary untroduction
It's permanent, I spoke to him recently. He's doing quite well and is happy he left this addictive online world. Frankly him timing was amazing! Hive is heading for a dark dark winter next two years, get ready!!!
Well that heartbreaking to hear when I'm just joining back all in๐๐
Guess it's to stick up on some things...
I made a whole tutorial section in the game just for you. And you didn't even try it lol.
But your suggestions have always been on the point so it sucks to see you leave. Do your thing, find yourself and when you are ready there are plenty of people here who will welcome you back with open arms.
Thanks! I hope it helped others.
I'm still here for Astral Revelations, I mean, not on Hive, but in the queue with my ASTRA and STELLARUM. AR is what drew me in and I do plan on playing that one when the time comes :D
I'm in no hurry but wondering if you are still working on AR? I love your work ethic and comprehensive approach to building these games the right way, so I would imagine Revelations is still on the horizon.
Thanks again for the kind words. Sending you positive vibes for good health and an awesome summer!