I've been here for a while now, since June 2017, and have made some really cool connections and can honestly say that without them I'd not be around. They know who they are so I'll not name them and with some I've taken the relationship off the blockchain through phone calls, WhatsApp and with some we've sent things to each other which is pretty cool. I value them all, you too if you're one of those "really cool connections," as part of the attraction of Hive that keeps me here and active.
Several days ago I saw that my beloved cat Cleo had found Krazzy American Lizard (KAL for short), a little toy she loves.
KAL is a weird looking lizard toy that came into Cleo's possession through one of the connections I mention above, namely 
Over six years ago the resident krazzy man from Florida USA sent two of these things to me for my cats Merlin and Cleo and they were well loved and used by both. Unfortunately I lost Merlin at the age of 22 years in the middle of 2020 but Cleo still loves KAL and can often be found playing with him, carrying him around in her mouth and she likes to sleep next to him as well, as you can see in the images. We've tied a bit of wool to him so we can play with Cleo, get her a little more active, because she likes to sleep a lot, and she enjoys it...but not as much as she enjoys sleeping.
Sometimes at night, I wake to Cleo playing with KAL and meowing a lot, and loudly, and then up on the bed she jumps with KAL in her mouth which is where we'll find her in the morning, asleep next to KAL. It's pretty cute.
Recently, I received a package from Finland, a user I communicate with quite often on WhatsApp, with some super cool stuff included and I'm in the process of gathering some things for her so I can reciprocate. From another Hive user in Florida I received a hand written letter and some other things recently including a book she'd read and thought I'd like - a very cool gift indeed - and again, one to which I'll reciprocate with some cool stuff in return.
Over the years other such things have come back and forth between here and wherever those "really cool connections" may live and it's been a nice thing which has made my time on Hive feel more personal and connected person-to-person. I can't recall all of the places I've sent to but for sure Scotland, England, Romania, several to people in the USA and Germany and some others as well, but no matter where, it's the strength of connection person-to-person that has been the reason.
Krazzy American Lizard isn't always front and centre, Cleo hides him for weeks on end then all of a sudden KAL is back and the toy-of-the-moment. I think that's a little like the relationships I mention above, they're not every day things (mostly), but they're always there and can be relied upon to deliver a nice feeling of connection and enjoyment.
I'm pretty careful with my details and what I divulge on the internet including my real name. I've entrusted it to a few of course, customs shipping forms dictate it, and that's ok, they've entrusted theirs to me as well along with a lot more besides.
I get a constant flood of Discord friend and DM requests and rarely accept any - for some reason no one identifies themselves and if they think I'll accept some random person they must be fucken bonkers, however I have accepted a few here and there, those I've engaged with a lot on the blockchain, despite not really liking Discord. Of course, I'm quite selective and ask that people verify themselves before things go too far. Having said that, solid connections can be made and I like that about Hive and those few who engage with me in meaningful ways on my posts and theirs. I think there should be more of it, meaningful engagement.
Design and create your ideal life, tomorrow isn't promised - galenkp
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