Happy 1st Hive Birthday: Looking Back With Profound Gratitude

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It was June 15, 2022, when a novice joined Hive. Not so familiar with how the blockchain worked, but tried her best. The newcomer happens to be me, pinkchic.


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I chose the username, pinkchic because I am a lady who truly loves all pink hues and shades.

Today, I am looking back with profound gratitude to everyone who has been on my Hive journey since the first day.


Happy 1st Hive Birthday!

One time I asked myself why I love Hive. At first, I was speechless, but now, I have so many reasons why I am loving Hive.

Becoming my Web 3.0 Best Friend.

Since I learned little by little how Hive works, it has been my diary, my outlet to express my happy and sad emotions, my journal, and my channel to share my real-life experiences every day.

Who would have thought that the Hive blockchain has been a witness to my moments in the real world? Perhaps an introvert like me loves to express my emotions in words and Hive has been my Web 3.0 best friend.

Loving Hive In My Darkest Moments.

Tripping down memory lane, although I am writing in another world before, still it was truly hard for me to start in Hive because I do not know how will I begin and in which community to post.

Later on, my late sister introduced the HivePh server to me in Discord, but I was not as active as her. I met friends, but still, my heart was left somewhere in another blogging world, which hindered me to continue writing in Hive.

Remembering my Guardian Angel.

Until August 2022 came, and eventually I was motivated by my late sister, @erikasue, to write because when she was still alive, she always believed in me but I was hesitant.

On the night of August 14, 2022, when we were casually talking with my sister, she said that she will delegate Hive Power to me so I could engage more in the community. She kept on telling me to continue posting in Hive and never quit. So I made a promise to her to be active once more.

Through my late sister’s motivation, I started posting in Hive and was supported by the community, but in a blink of an eye, a tragedy happened on August 15, 2022.

Embracing An Ever-Supportive Hive Ecosystem.


Dear Hive, I have loved you at my weakest...


When my sister died, I could not forget how the Hive Ecosystem sympathized with me with all the comforting words and prayers, as well as meeting angels, namely @adamada, @indayclara, and @jude.villarta of HivePh.

I was really surprised at how they extended support to me and my family, not to mention that the support from all the generous people in Hive for my sister Erika was sent to me through Miss Clara, and my family was very thankful to Hive for extending financial support to us during these tough moments.

It was so hard but the comfort and care of everyone was so overwhelming. Indeed, it was a very difficult situation as I experienced great trauma and a deep feeling of pain for losing my dearest sister when we were both waiting for the bus on the highway, and the vehicle hit on her which led to her death.

Writing My Emotions Freely in Hive.

Honestly, until this moment, I am still feeling so much pain, but through Hive, I was able to express my feelings and emotions without the fear of being judged.

Whenever I am so sad, I simply write my emotions. And that I am always grateful to Hive for everything as somehow, writing helped me express myself and release every feeling of anguish from within.

Meeting Amazing Friends Worldwide.

I may fail to mention each one specifically, but my profound gratitude goes to everyone in Hive Blockchain who has helped me, inspired me, and never failed to support me in my beginning journey when things were so difficult for me.

Perhaps every day is a beautiful chance to meet thousands of people in Hive. And I must say that each person I met touched my life in so many ways.

But I would like to acknowledge a few people who had brought great impact on my existence in Hive.

Finding friends turned into a family.

Perhaps I am always grateful to everyone in Hive who are many to mention, especially HivePh with its ever-brilliant lead, adamada, who once inspired me to go on with my Hive journey through a simple yet substantial message when he had communicated to me through Discord, and for the guidance during HivePh webinars that made me understand Hive better.

I appreciate HivePh and how it guided me with my Hive journey, as well as @demotry, who is a message away when I am confused about how some things work in Hive. And to a beautiful soul, @wittyzell for the guidance and support as always.

Since then, I became active in Hive and met friends, but I will never forget a very good friend, I met at Dreemport who made a difference to my writing journey, no other than, @samsmith1971. She has been there for me since the very beginning when I was still a wee fish and always supported me with my journey.

Moreover, my heartfelt thanks go to my Saturday Savers Family, especially sis @ifarmgirl and Tito Ed, @tengolotodo, for teaching me about LeoFinance. And to my ever-good friend, @lhes who once invited me to join the Saturday Savers Club. Now, it is just a click to save the rewards I get every day as I power up and save Hive and HBD, and stake LEO.

As well as to ‘The Terminal’ Discord Server with Miss TheKittyGirl, Sir Wesphilbin, and all, for the warm welcome and for every Hive guide they were imparting to me, which contributed to my learnings in Hive.

Building And Growing My Account.

Looking back to how it all started, I am feeling happy as I view the statistics at present as shown in the screenshots from HiveStats and Hive Buzz.


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Little by little, I am building my account. It is with great pleasure that I was able to explore different amazing communities as I post various content daily, while I have been a buzzy bee.

I could not believe that I would be able to achieve the badges and achievements in a year with a reputation of 70. Achieving this milestone made me lookback with profound gratitude to all curators who had curated my posts.

Every support means a lot to me. And I know that I would not be able to achieve every milestone of my Hive journey without the help of everyone in the Hive Ecosystem through curation, reblogs, comments, and all-out support.


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These may just be numbers and figures, but they are all proofs of my humble existence in the Hive Ecosystem.

So now, I am looking backward with so much gratitude to everyone who has touched my journey here, and will be looking forward to staying in the community even in the future.

Achieving Prizes, Badges, And Awards.

Every day I am staking hive and successfully achieving the monthly HPUM Badges.

I am also excited to join the HPUD every first day of the month and I am glad that I have been joining 9 HPUDS in a row since October of 2022.


Happy Leo Power Up Day and I powered up 200 LEO today!


In addition, I have been joining the LPUD since January 2023, so it would be my 6th badge of the year and I now have 1,119 staked LEO power. Joining LPUD made me so lucky for winning the 10K delegation from the community sponsors as mentioned in my previous post.

Looking forward to a brighter future with Hive.

Yes, my beginning journey was so hard, but as I explore Hive every day, I am learning to understand it, but still believe that there are many things to know about.

I may have had difficulties at the beginning, but as I go along the way, my journey has been happier as I met amazing friends that became my inspiration to go on. And that, from a wee fish, later became a Minnow, with hopes of becoming a Dolphin soon in a perfect moment.

Finally, with a humble heart, my profound gratitude goes to everyone in Hive. Thank you so much and know that I am eternally thankful.

Happy First Hive Birthday and counting!

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I'm happy for your growth on the platform and finding more reasons to give back. Model Hiver ka Pink and wishing there were more like you in the community. Sa future meetup sana magkita na rin tayo :>

Maraming Salamat, Adam but this is just me. You will always be a part of my growth in the platform and know that I am always grateful to HivePh. I am just here in silent mode, but very much willing to help even the least that I could. I hope to see you too in future meet-ups, curious din naman ako sayo but I respect you for being anonymous in Hive. Hehe. Once again, thank you so much!

Yaaay! Happy 1st Hive birthday sis!!!🎂 Cheers to more blogs!🎉🥂

Yey! Thank you so much Hive for the one year and I am glad to meet you cher. Best regards and more amazing blogs from you too dear traveler!

Ehhh, Happy 1st Birthday in Hive! Ang bilis no, it's like it's only yesterday na we are just starting, having so much fun and bardagulan in Hiveph discord server. The friends who lend a hand to help us in so many ways and many many more. Now we are also one of those whoe helps to other newbie. Congrats naman sa mga naachieve mo on Hive. Looking for more awesome content from, those real life experiences and those places na di ko pa manlang nararating. Stay awesome and pretty! Uwu!

Ang bilis ng time sis. Grabe, I cannot even imagine it all happened. Know that I am so happy to meet you all in HivePh. Thank you so much sis ruffa for the support as always. Appreciate you a lot. And I wish you all the best in your Hive journey. Love yah!

Yayyy, me too, you are so mabait talaga ang very accomodating lagi. For sure lot of people knows that a lot ❤️🤩

What a story it was.... I had a similar case and was very reluctant starting despite my elder brothers consistent persuasion... I'm glad we finally decided to let the hold on us and push towards starting this journey here on hive.

I wish you many more years on the platform and to your sister, may she keep resting in the Bossom of the lord

Awww, thank you so much my dear friend. You know I truly appreciate you your attention especially for your wonderful remarks. Have a nice time and I hope you are well.

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Happy lpud sis,masrse whatsoever 😁..I was so glad to meet you here on hive, funny we never shared conversations before though we've been on the same blogging platform.

And I agree with you, Hive seemed complicated at first but as you learned how it works?
You would surely enjoy your stay!

So true, lhes, heheh. All I remember is I got closer to you here in Hive and you are one of the best people I have had here. Thank you so much and I so appreciate your presence and support as always. All the best on your journey.
!PIZZA

Happy Birthday here on hive 🎉🎉🤸🏼‍♀️🤸🏼‍♀️🤸🏼‍♀️❤️🥰

Thank you so much sis. I so remember you because you were one of the people here who was so approachable. Appreciate you!
!LADY

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My pleasure sis, labaan lang more blogs to come. 🥰❤️

Great achievement. So happy for you 🤩🤩

Awww, thank you so much for your kind words my dear friend, Remona. A big hug!
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Oh my! Akala ko more than a year na po kayo sa HIve ate pinkchic 😍 Happy birthday and sending you more love on your way!

It is my 365th day today ish, although I have stopped and had been active starting August of 2022. Heheh. Maraming salamat ish. Appreciate you as always and much love from me.

Wow! Congratulations and happy 1st yr Hivesarry to you. It is such a great achievement to have reached this far. I'm glad for you 😍.

Awww, many thanks for your heartwarming words my dear friend Miss naymhapz. I am truly grateful to Hive most especially for meeting kind people like you. Once again, thanks a lot Miss.

So many achievements in a year! Happy Hive birthday ate pinkchic 🥳✨

Thank you so much for the warmest greetings , dear Cee. But this is just me. Appreciate you! Thanks for stopping by.

Happy birthday! Followed!

I so appreciate you for stopping by my dear friend as well as for your greetings for my first Hive Birthday. Once again, thanks a lot and have a nice time!

Thank you! I look forward to more content!

Oh it's been such a pleasure meeting you as well. I've enjoyed your writings and how it always seems like you light this place up with your beautiful smile. I wish you all the best on your many more journeys on the Hive Blockchain. Happy first Hive birthday to you dearest @pinkchic.
Sending you all my !luv🤗🤗

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Awww, you are a beautiful soul, my dear friend Tessa. Just like you, I am feeling the same way for you. And I genuinely appreciate your time and attention every time. Much love from me as always and a big hug! Thank you so much for the warmest Hive birthday greetings my dear friend.
!LUV
!PIZZA

You're welcome. And have a very wonderful day.🤗💜

Yay! 🤗
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Wow Hive has done a lot for you girl... Congrats and happy Hive birthday to you 😍

Keep that love on and keep growing, you're an inspiration to a lot of people here 😊

I am truly grateful to Hive sis. And as well as meeting amazing people like you. Thank you so much for your kind word sis, but know that this is just me. Once again, thank you so much and see you around.

Haha I'm glad to know you too sis 🤗

Happy hive bday!

Thank you so much for the Hive birthday greetings my dear Tatsky. Appreciate you as always and thanks a lot for being an awesome friend.

Awesome! How time flies so fast, right Pink? Have a fabulous 1st Hive Birthday! 😊👍

Yes, my friend, erne. I met you when I was just starting posting in Hive. Thank you so much for the friendship and for your warm greetings today. Appreciate you as always my friend!

Anytime my friend! The future is bright on Hive. Cheers! 🎉🎂

happy birthday on hive. 😊

Thank you so much demo. You know you are one of the friendly and accommodating people in Hive. I really appreciate the help you extended to me
every time. Once again, thank you very much and more blessings to you!

PIZZA!

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Happy Birthday CJ, I remember trying to help on your first few posts and I remember you showing us the bell pepper farms I think!

You are most certainly not a novice, and to think you joined hive on the day that was the very first #lpud too!

Well done and congratulations and jubilations CJ:)

I am happy that you are here!

And I so remember you tagging me with the pink clouds when you had a great walk walk there in UK. It was night time but seemed still day time, hehe. You really remembered me with my bell pepper post. And then when I was voting on the comments, you really reminded me on what is the proper way so it will not become a dust vote. As well as with the Leo Finance matters, thank you so much for helping me every time. Appreciate you always Tito Ed!

You deserve all the goodness @pinkchic! Thank you for not giving up on Hive! Now, we’re knowing you day by day through what you’re posting here on the platform. 😘 Happy Hive birthday!!

Awww, appreciate you so much witty! You know, you are a beautiful soul in HivePh and I commend you for being so friendly, approachable, kind, and all. Daghan gyud kaayong Salamat and I am in awe!
!LADY

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Ayeee kilig naman tayo dyan pinkchic!

No filter that is for real witty! Ang mahal ng lahat, hehe. You deserve all the love of everyone. Take care always and best regards to Japan! Cherry blossoms.

Happy First Hive Birthday to you.

I think the journey is just started and still we need to long way. So keep moving forward and best wishes for you..

Yes, you are right my dear friend. So today I am saying that Happy Birthday to me and counting for more years in Hive. Thank you so much for the friendship and know that you are a great friend to me in Hive. Best regards and I hope you are having a great time.

Best regards and I hope you are having a great time.

Yes, I am facing a great time and for the last 1.5 months my hive activity is well and I am satisfied with it.

Congratulations on your achievements and for your recent Hive birthday friend. You have been through a lot and you have come out a very accomplished author and a great inspiration for many. I'm sure your sister is proud and is smiling down on you :)

Thank you so much for your kind words but this is just me. You know, you are one of the good friends I have here and I must say that you are indeed so kind and friendly. I genuinely appreciate your time and attention as always my dear friend. Sadly, she is not with me anymore but as I promised her, I would continue my journey in Hive, but surely she is in the most comfortable place in heaven. Once again, thank you so much my friend for being a part of my Hive journey. Appreciate you!

You are most certainly welcome. I look forward to your already bright future here. Keep writing and I will just keep reading :) Take care and may God keep blessing you 💚

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Congrats on your birthday! 🎂 🎉 😎 !HUG

I genuinely appreciate your attention my friend, seck. Thank you so much for the wonderful greetings. Know that you are one of the good people I met here in Hive and I am truly grateful. Once again, thank you so much.
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Happiest Belated Birthday To You on Hive! You have achieve many milestone on Hive and I wish you many more milestones to attain. 🥳🥳

Awww, thank you so much my dearest Cesca. I am always grateful to Hive for meeting an amazing friend like you and I have been happy with my journey for you will always be a part of it and my dearest Dreemport. Much love from me as always and a big hug.

aah, my precious friend, I've missed reading your blog. My life has been a bit crazy offline so, outside of some official community responsibilities, I have struggled to get around to blogs to catch up with people. I have been thinking of you today and decided to read a bit of your blog. Wow, 1 year already hehe... or just over 😉... but I shall not tell tales hehe. Love you as much today as I did then if not more - is that at all possible? lolol And your rep is cray cray - so very proud of you! Honestly, what you have achieved in such a short time is a testament to your commitment and the light you shine on everyone around you. You are such a genuine and beautiful person, Pink 🤗 You've had such a tough year and you've stood strong and tall while sharing your heart. Sending you the biggest HUG!!! And thank you for including me in Saturday Savers... I love that little group - big hearts and intelligent minds! Your posts would be enjoyed by our dreemers in Dreemport 😉Chat soon! Much !LUV 💗ps: ...and that Leo power up? 😮 Fantabulous!!! 🙌

I missed you more my dear Sam! How time flies so fast that I am feeling like I am still a newbie on the platform, and I could not believe I am a year now since pinkchic was born. As I always say, I am very much grateful for all the love, care, and support even from thousands of miles apart. I love you always and you will always be a part of every growth I have in the platform. Once again, thank you so much my dearest. I owe you a lot! Much love from me as always and a big hug!
!LADY

I know what you mean - there is so much to learn on Hive that somehow we always manage to feel like a newbie hehe. Catch you again soon, my lovely... Much !LUV !LADY 💗💥🙏💞

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A big happy one year anniversary on Hive, what a journey you had with amazing experiences. Congratulations on your achievements :)

Many thanks for your wonderful words my dear friend Takhar. And thanks for your support as always. Appreciate you and I wish you all the best in your Hive journey. Blessings.

You're most welcome!
Thanks for the kind wishes :)

Happy hive birthday boss.

It's been a long and rough ride but you have proven that you could scale through any obstacle.

#dreemport brought me here

Many thanks for your attention, my dear friend. I am happy to be in Hive as I met awesome people just like you. Once again, thank you so much!

Hive is filled with really awesome people who will sharpen you towards achieving your goals

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Congratulations! Happy first hive anniversary to you sis. It was on my birthday when you and Erika talked about hive but sadly a day after a shocking news seems brought an earthquake in hive community especially hiveph.

Magkasunod lang pala tayo sa hive. June ata nagawa Ang account ko pero July Ang first post ko.

Grabe ang Dami mo Ng learnings and circle of friends Dito. Ako I seldom interact especially with the people of hive ph kadalasan kasi Friday night and bonding time and I am always not available on that time.

I dont know also about Saturday saver and just learned about Leo power up day yesterday. Ang liit pa Ng Leo ko di pa pwede sa power up hehehe. Maybe soon ipunin ko Muna.

Thank you sis Jen. You know we have been talking before even in noise and read and I always consider you as one of the good people I met online. Appreciate you sis. Surely you could power up soon when you have your LEO. Blessings to you sis and thanks a lot.

Magpapaturo Ako Sayo kung paano magpower up Ng Leo if ever aabot na. Nasa 80 pa lang Ang Leo ko hehehe

Sure sis. I am a message away. I am willing to help you. You are always welcome.