I have to say, I’m really, really happy with the comments and votes here — as a writer, one of the best things in the world is knowing your words are being read and appreciated. Pretty simple, I know, but it is a lovely sensation.

This weekend has been spent travelling back to Portugal — it was strange, how empty Paris CDG was, how quiet and a little eerie the absence of people felt. As such, I’ve barely had time to work or check here, beyond quick scans of the comments left on this piece, which left me humbled and delighted — thank you all. Your interactions truly justify the decision to post here and make it more than worthwhile.

I’m still reading the FAQs/how-to’s for Hive, still unsure exactly what the commenting/voting power means, but I’m getting there, just having to catch up with work first! (The beginner links are going to be invaluable, thank you so much). I intended to reply to everyone who commented individually today, but work took over, hence this comment. However, I will get to this ASAP and I cannot wait to check out all there is to offer from the communities and individuals mentioned — I certainly intend to be involved as well as post (I did work on another post over the weekend, which I'm hoping to get up today, seeing as it talks about things that happened ten years ago, to the day.)