Welcome to the 10 year club! It has been a great ride for me too. I guess this place, being a social media / blogging site at heart, is a good fit for people already writing online.
You're right, it takes some time to be noticed, in many cases. But once you gain friends here, they tend to stick with you over the years.
Long Live HIVE!
Safe travels and happy birthday to your mom!
!ALIVE !BBH !UNI !PIZZA !LADY
RE: A Decade on Hive