It's really frustrating when as you writer you get hit by writer's block. It happened to me since yesterday and I must say it wasn't something I enjoyed. I open my notepad and tried writing because I always believe that the moment you start writing the words just start flowing and then you'll find yourself writing more words than you expected.
But, that theory didn't work for me. I got stuck and it felt like the words coming were forced, it didn't just go well for me. So I erased everything and tried to start afresh. I tried over and over again but to no avail. So I got frustrated and left my notepad to go do other things. I guess there was a lot on my mind. Things haven't been at their best and I guess it started to reflect in my writing.
I tried again this morning and damn, it was way worse. Angry and frustrated, I gave up, took my bath and went out. I went to chill with some of my friends at our regular spot. We talked, shot some videos and vibed up. I was at my lowest, it reflected with the way I was absentmindedly and even with the way I acted. But one thing with friends is that they always find a way to encourage you.
We talked about our problems, it clearly was a trying time for all of us. I could feel the pain they were going through but they tried to mask it. At the end of the day, we encouraged each other, gave ourselves warm handshakes and decided to dance again. It was beautiful how much words can lift you up. It reflected a lot in the last video and it certainly reflected in our faces.
That's the amazing thing about having friends, they're always there for you in your trying times and they also give you a shoulder to lean on. That's why even I'm late, I'm still going to take out this opportunity to appreciate the people that have been phenomenal in my stay here on Hive, people that I can gladly call my friends.
@Dreemsteem
I wouldn't be surprised if you're on everyone's list. You've been a lot to me since I Joined Hive. When I didn't have enough Rc to engage, you delegated to me and introduced me to a number of other people. You nurtured me, and when derailed you scolded me and brought me back on track in the most loving of ways. I want to appreciate you for always being my friend.
@Samsmith197
I know I've not actually been as engaging as I used to be. Guess my 2G ram has had enough of me, now it hangs at every opportunity, haha, so engaging is a bit difficult for me.
I've learnt a lot from you my dear, when I realized how old you were I was shocked, how would someone as young as you are be so full of life and as vibrant as you are. Your engagement is super, you do well to encourage with kind loving words and your stories are one of a kind. I remember when I was thinking of quitting your words brought me back to my senses. Thank you for teaching me to be more confident in myself and also showing me that no matter the distance you can still have a wonderful friend.
@Mineopoly
At first, I didn't quite get you. Apart from the fact that you always misspelled my name as chinoculbert, you were just on a different IQ level. Almost scared the hell out of me, because i couldn't even quite come close, but then I learnt you're a loving teacher and it became understandable.
You've been my biggest mentor on Hive, each time I make a post, you outrightly commend me and still go ahead to spot out my mistakes. Then you actually taught me how to make a good post that'll attract readers. Then you taught me how to actively engage and be the best at what I do. Thank you for being that father figure and also being my korean Friend.
We've not been friends for too long but I got to notice you form Samsmith's comment and I was like, who's this guy that everyone is always saying good things about, so I followed you and started to read some of posts. I didn't comment on them for a while because most of them were quite beyond me haha, but I slowly read and learnt a thing on two. Then when the courage came, I started to engage as much as i couldwith you.
You motivate me, you're at the top of the list of Nigerians that do. I can't forget your words to join the Leofinance community, I think about it every day and I hopefully would have enough courage to be so consistent. I love the fact that we share a great passion for photography and you go to a large extent to ensure that you use original photos. You've been there blessing me with your upvotes and also showing me that even the biggest of Lions can be friends with a growing cub.
I know you're battling with a lot right now and it's probably one of your hardest times. But then this post wouldn't be complete without you. You're our oga at the top and you've been quite influencial in a lot of our growths.
Joining thr Newbies initiative has actually changed my life. I've been able to set goals and walk towards them, and I've been able to make more friends. I've also been exposed to a lot of things that I could never have discovered on my own. What kills me the most is your modesty and how much you encourage me in the comments. Most times I just laugh after reading your comment and it keeps my spirit elevated. Thank you for always being a good leader and also showing me that even leaders can be friends with their followers.
I must say the list is endless, they're a lot of more people worth mentioning here. People like 
Thank you for reading this, if you enjoyed it or it connected to you in a way, I invite you to drop a comment I'll be glad to reply❤️