Introduction
Welcome to my Hive Introduction Post. My goal with this post is to give you a window into the passions, hobbies, and interests that play a big part in who I am. The activities listed below are the areas I feel I have something to contribute to and will most often write about on Hive.
Dadding
I became a dad about six and a half years ago. The birth of my daughter E was a turning point in my life. One that gives me immense joy and a deep sense of purpose. E and I do a ton of fun stuff and have many adventures. We started skateboarding, which has been radical to get back into after a 25+ year hiatus.
We also play many board games and tabletop role-playing games. Card games, board games, and TTRPGs are three of my favorite hobbies, and I love sharing this passion with E. We love collecting and playing Pokemon TCG. My Little Scythe is our favorite board game, and we often play a home-brewed simplified version of Dungeons and Dragons I put together.
Walking
As I move towards my mid-40s, I realize the interconnection between my physical and mental health and the importance of daily exercise. I also know that when I give daily attention to these areas, all other aspects of my life improve.
I have been practicing Yoga and Meditation on and off for decades now. I have always struggled with maintaining a regular practice; consistency can be more impactful than quantity in these disciplines. Posting about my daily goals and activities has helped me set
I also love riding motorcycles and hiking in nature, which leads to some prime spots to practice meditation.
Exploring Hive Earning Crypto
I think it was 2015/2016 when I started learning about Bitcoin. I was very drawn to being one's own bank and started to buy BTC. I was a HODLer and didn't do much more than in the crypto space until I started hearing the #play2earn term on Twitter a few months ago. After researching, I decided to go with Splinterlands, my entry point to Web3 and Hive.
Splinterlands led me to PeakD posts. I read an excellent post, and at the end was a link to the Hive Pizza Discord. And it was here that my Hive journey really started. The Pizza folks have been super helpful in showing me the Hive ropes. I was invited to join the PIZZA Splinterlands Guild, started posting weekly brawl reports, and earning crypto. I also recently started playing and making Starbits, listening to great tunes with Rising Star, and growing BUDS with Hash Kings.
For years, I've looked for ways to earn crypto, but found few options that worked for me until Hive. I recently discovered Actifit and now earn crypto and rewards by taking steps and posting my daily Actifit report. Last week I found the We are Alive Tribe and the #IAmAlive and #AliveandThriving challenges. For the past two weeks, I've written a daily post incorporating the above into an update on my daily activities related to personal, health, and Hive goals.
I have always wanted to do more creative writing. Hive is full of amazingly creative people, and some outstanding writing is going on. I've participated in the weekly Zapfic short story challenges and hope to start working on longer pieces.
Conclusion
I'm a bit late in writing this Introduction post as I've already been around for almost two months. But better late than never, these two months have been incredible and life-changing. I earn crypto from playing games, writing, exercising, being creative, and being me. When people ask me what do you do, I start to think carefully about the answer. I might start saying living the dream.
Thank you to 
Peace, Thoth442
End Notes & Links:
The 4 points of the IAAC #IAmAliveChallenge, from We Are Alive Tribe - The Guide
The Hive Pizza Discord Server is open to all and has become one of my favorite places to hang out online. Here I have found some of the most creative, kind, funny, and inspiring people around. Plus, there are giveaways and rewards, so it pays to engage. Come by the Hive Pizza Discord Server say hi and check out https://hive.pizza/
🔥Still not playing Splinterlands? Click Here to Play Splinterlands
🎸 From street busker to superstar, Click Here to Play Rising Star
🤸♀ Post your daily activity and move to earn with Actifit
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🌓Until next time friends. Rest is revolutionary, take care of yourself. 🌗