A Year That Seems Like Forever
Hello readers and friends. How has everyone been? It's a different kind of birthday for me today. One year of blogging for me (12 August). It all started for me right here at read.cash and noise.cash. Let me tell you what led me to blogging, my good old days here, the very silent period, my venturing out, and some good ole appreciation.
Prior to Blogging
I spent some time on Kik more or less looking for some online conversation. I spent about 6 months or so time there before joining here. My whole goal there was to meet individuals I could share issues with. I was not there to hook up with anybody though that was much the vibe there. I mostly spent time in Asian communities chatting in group chats. Why? I just have a connection with Asians hard to give a specific reason. I guess it may have to do with being in relationship a long time ago that turned out to be a lost love. About two or three months in I met an individual who did listen to my issues and I consider her a really good friend.
We met in GC when I mentioned about going fishing. I remember her saying, "I like fish too Bob." Well long story short I sent her picture of fish I caught via a PM. It was a promise as I said I would catch one for her (I think, little foggy), haha. That led to many hours chatting and we got to know each other fairly well. I may be wrong on the length but I think it was a good three or four months. I learned she was a blogger and was currently on break from it.
Well she returned from her break and began blogging again. It wasn't long after that she sent me links to both noise.cash and read.cash. This is how my journey started here. Some of you know who but for those of you that don't it's no other than @bmjc98 aka MJ :)
My Good Old Days
So my good days differ from some of you older veterans. Mine were when I first got here to Christmas last year. Those were the days where $3 - $6 per article were common for me. I quickly met some interesting people that I really enjoyed reading from.
It was September when I met my read.cash identify. It was my first time choosing Authors of the Month. I labeled it "Ber" Authors of the month for the remainder of the year. There were so many I wanted to give recognition to so I did multiple users each month.
I shortly began doing some challenges. At first, I followed MJ's challenges than I did my own. I found doing them and writing them was a lot of fun. It also led to a little more interaction in the read.cash community. I did the same thing with writing prompts. Followed others and came up with my own.
Silent Days
I think it was around the Holidays when we all got the message that the random rewarder did his last tip. Many left right away, some stayed for bit, and a few decided to stay regardless. I tried my best to encourage and even increased my upvoting some to keep the few that were left. At one point my piggy bank was all but dry. I'm not a rich fellow I work many hours for what I have. I'm a slave to the dollar like many of you, haha.
It became so quiet I thought the end was near. In February there were times where I would check for something to read and there was nothing. The worst part about this period is many vanished. Sure some either went to Hive or devoted all their time to it. The sad part is I had some of my favorites authors just stopped blogging period.
Venturing Out
I even got bored with read.cash not because of the aim of the platform but I felt like I heard my own echo. I made the decision to go to Hive. Immediately going there I ran into many that were once here. Even some of the elders I never had the opportunity to meat were there. I waited for the move and I'm not going to lie I thought the doors were going to be closed here.
Shortly after getting a little traction in Hive the random rewarder showed backed up. A small flood of new users showed up along with some familiar faces. I quickly realized I don't have time to devote to both. I tried sharing time between both but that only worked out for some time. I got overwhelmed and decided I had to devote more time to one. Many know I spend much more time in Hive now. I got hooked on growing there. Hey most of you are there as well. There's a few here only and I stay here for that reason.
Appreciation
The last year has really be a roller coaster here. Is there a correlation between BCH price and the air drops? Perhaps who knows, all I know is I have met some great individuals here and I am very grateful for that. It was my start here and I won't throw the towel in and give up here completely.
The thing about here is it's so easy to understand and be an author here. Your allowed to write whatever you want and don't have to worry about communities or tags to use. No one is going to come along and mute your post because you may have teeter tottered on a rule. No down voting that takes value away from your post.
Even with the ups and downs I've had here the last year I have had a hell of a good time. Between the challenges, prompts and the #readcashrain events it's been so interesting reading from you all. The most fun part is seeing you out of your comfort zones, haha. Shall I do a a fourth #readcashrain ? Well I'll answer that for you...Heck yes!! You know I've had the template in my head for awhile. Haha everything including the interaction questions, jack pot, and writing prompts. Also I have another challenge in my back pocket.
After Thoughts
Well one year down another to come right? Seems like it has been a long year blogging. I guess the ups and downs does that. Looking back though I would do it all again. Too many friendships made and that is the best part of doing all this.
I go on vacation Wenesday once I get off work. I will be off for 11 consecutive days. So looking forward to it. Once that is all over I look to bringing back some fun here 😜 Take care, enjoy what's left of your week, and Love you all ❤️
Wao beautiful ❤️You're welcome. You deserve such an appreciation from us.