Dear Ms. @Unorgmilitia's Mom,
Your son loves you. How do I know this for a fact? Because he wants to share his life online with you and asked me to write a post (letter) explaining why you should join Hive. I promised him I would do just that, so here we go.
I joined the blockchain over four years ago because my son kept bugging me to join. I did not want to. I wasn't a blogger, writer, vlogger. I really did not see why he was so adamant about me making an account and trying to learn to blog.
My son kept telling me that it would be good for me healthwise to join. He didn't let up. To be honest, he used many words like cryptocurrency, blockchains, and a bunch of others that meant nothing to me. I didn't see the need to learn about fake online mumbo jumbo at my age.
My son, now living in Colombia, South America, asked me. I miss him living close to me. When we get older and our kids get older, we can grow apart. I am not saying you love them less. It's about having common interests to discuss with them in the years to come. It is also something fun you can do with your child, that is now an adult.
I whined, kicked, and might have growled at him when he asked me for the twentieth time if I had written down my Master Key on a piece of paper while making my blockchain account. I didn't do it, and I SHOULD have, and so should anyone reading this!!!
You, yes You! Stop right now. Go get a pen and paper. Real paper. Write down your Master Key. Put that paper in a very safe place. No, not right next to your desk. You will not move it to a safe place later. I promise to wait right here until your master Key is secure.
Ready? No? Okay, still waiting...
Yes, your master key is that important. Let's move on, shall we?
I figured I would humor my son. Make the account, write a few posts, and then be on my merry way. Four plus years later, I am still here. I have learned to write, blog, vlog, make art, and so much more. My son was right.
Joining the blockchain was the best thing I have ever done for myself in my lifetime. Please do not tell my son I said he was correct, though...it might go to his head, and I do not know if I can live with that hanging over me. 😹
The above are some of the most important reasons you can join your kids on Hive. Now let's talk about why you should join Hive and what you really need to know when you first make an account.
The first thing you need to do is make a cool user name. This is a name everyone on Hive will know you as. It can be any name you want, but I would highly suggest it doesn't have numbers in it, and the name has some meaning to you.
Send the name to your son and have him make sure the name is not already taken. To be honest, finding a username you like that is not taken is the most challenging part.
If your son lives close enough, have them come over and make you an account. If he doesn't live close, get on a voice call with them, so if you have any questions, they are right there to answer you.
Once the account has been made and your master key is written down on paper and put in a safe place, have your son send you a delegation of at least 100HP. You do not need to know what that means to move on. His delegation to you is a loan, so you can be active on Hive. 100HP or more will let you make posts and comments to your heart's content.
Your first post should be an #introducemyself post. This will be an easy post for you to write. #mysonmademedoit pretty much will take care of that. 😸
What can you use Hive for?
Anything you want.
The problem with this answer is it doesn't help you in any way, or it didn't help me. So here are some suggestions I can offer while not knowing anything about you personally.
Write out all of your family recipes. One a day, once a week, one when you have time.
Write about your daily life.
Write about being a Mom, a daughter.
Write about any interest you have.
I think you get the idea.
You might be thinking no one wants to read any of that. I am here to say it doesn't matter. Your son will want to read it. What more can you ask for? 😻
The best thing about Hive is you can learn at your own pace. You do not need to know anything about blockchains or cryptocurrency until you want to, if ever. Even after being here four-plus years, there are more things I do not know about those subjects than I know, and it has not stopped me from having a ball.
There are many kind people on Hive and places to get help should you need it. Please, give Hive a try and make your son happy. It can not hurt but only bring you and your son closer.
Thank you for taking the time to read my message. I owe a lot to Hive and the people here. We help each other if we can, even when we have just met, as your son and I did.
Love,
Snook
All photos are mine unless otherwise stated.
