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My Happy 9th Hive Birthday - August 22nd

Here is the link to my very first post was actually in January 23rd, 2018. I scored this genuine pair of Micheal Kors black pumps for $2 Second hand at one of my old Thrift store haunts that summer of 2017. Perfect for special events, classic lines that make them great as business wear. And looking back things have changed and I have changed.

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>“Black birds tend to like shiny things.” ~ The Bloody Raven.

I'm not into writing regular updates of my Hive journey so these annual Hive Birthdays just come and go as time carries on. And we’re all good at letting time pass. Though my Hive Birthday being August 2017 I didn’t actually write my first post until January 2018. I spent the first few months reading, commenting and asking myself “What have I got myself into?” For now I owe it to you all an update to what's happening at my end of the computer screen.

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I feel special, I’ve even got personal appearance from @arcange

I get it, celebrating reaching clear tangible Hive Power milestones are more fun than watching time pass from a rocking chair. It’s a great motivational program. By mid summer 2021 rolled around I was still a minnow with barely 3k HP. Rather than Hive power based fish rankings my milestones are marked by special events like; Those Pre-Hive days for the lack of a better word. The tumultuous era of Justin Sun followed by the great Exodus. The rise of Dogecoin and the year that the Crypto gods sent before me an angelic Shibe and rewarded me for my faith.

I said, “that wasn’t my faith, it was Elon Muck that blessed Dogecoin.” The angelic Shibe shrugged his shoulders and replied, “Much Wow, you’re right. On behalf of the Crypto gods swap thy Dogecoin now Wow! Doge are currently worth $0.11 USD this September morning. Worth much more than Hive. Enjoy your new status as Hive Dolphin.” Then the banning of Binance, and where my Crypto off ramp was closed off. In a way, my government delayed me long enough to remain with Hive.

My best reason in staying in the Hive Community

The rebirth of the Ladies of Hive community is something special. I feel that this community has become my greatest reason to stay. I feel as a part of a team, given a sense of purpose, and contributing to the welfare of this community as well as the greater Hive community. The question we all need to ask ourselves, "Can Hive survive this price collapse?

My Hive Power up Day is ready to go!

With the near collapse of the Hive price and the manner that the HBD is structured I have decided to swap most of my 1100 HBD I have saved over the last several years into Hive and raise my Stake about 41%, that is a 23,000 Hive Power, my biggest ever. It may be wishful thinking but, "I hope from here that the news of Hive's demise has been greatly exaggerated."

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Current Status of my Health journey; Stable.

Currently my health hasn't improved by much since my last report. I have been using a Naturopathic remedy Iberogast solution that takes the edge off my feelings of nausea. I am eating better and my unhealthy rapid weight loss has leveled off and recovered some. I'm booked into consulting a Fibreoscan procedure in 6 weeks. I continue to endure the unexplainable abdominal discomfort. My General Practitioner will be advising me to give up driving within the next five years as I may be developing voluntary muscle control issues. And finally my persistently frequent light-headedness and balance issues I will have to give up on wearing those MK pumps anymore, these thrifted chunky heal Loafers will do. 🤗

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Thank you my friends for coming aboard my blog today.

Stacking Precious metals and Crypto for those dark stormy days!

The #piratesunday tag is the scurvy scheme of Captain @stokjockey for #silvergoldstackers pirates to proudly showcase their shiny booty and plunder for all to see. Landlubbers arrrh… welcomed to participate and be a Pirate at heart so open yer treasure chests an’ show us what booty yea got!

Photos are my own shot with a 2025 Samsung F24 or otherwise indicated. P. Image under Pixabay W. Wiki Commons ☠️🎃 Page Dividers by thekittygirl. ❄️🌞 3.5 Troy oz. Toned Silver pirate ship is by The Golden Spartan. Cameo Raven Brooch from The Black Wardrobe. Red Dragon background banner from Nyssacat’s backyard.

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"I’m just a gal in black, not a bloody Financial Advisor!"

Physical precious metals bullion stacking is only a part of my personal overall financial strategy. Meanwhile, collecting numismatics are a different set of objectives and strategy. Unless you are a complete nutcase as I am please, do your research before deciding to buy into any bullion or numismatic products.

Comments · 26

  • @thebighigg(78)· 11m

    Nine years of Hive, quite an accomplishment. I'm trying to stick with it but life has gotten so busy again... I know you have your own issues making it hard to post. But it's great to see you still posting!

    That first post with the Michael Kors was quite awhile ago, way to keep at it! Thrift store finds are always awesome!

    !BBH !LADY !PIZZA

  • @amitsharma(70)· 1d

    @kerrislravenhill "Happy 9th Hive Birthday" ( and... I completed mine, in July!). It's been an interesting journey from Steemit to Hive and still continuing.

    Cheers!

  • @alonicus(72)· 4d

    Congratulations on both your Hive Birthday and Orcadom ! 😀 That was a truly impressive power up !

    I hope you find ways to help you feel better soon. One thing I've experimented with is speech to text software to use when the arthritis in my hands gets too much to face typing (although I'm lucky not to have too many other health problems !) It's not bad, although none of the packages I've tried is very good with English English rather than American English.....

  • @offgridlife(74)· 5d

    Happy Birthday … I joined Steemit 9 years ago … still here blogging every day … luckily I converted most of my Steem and Hive into Bitcoin and TRON, Silver and Gold

  • @diabolika(70)· 5d

    Happy Hive Birthday @kerrislravenhill !

    I will have to give up on wearing those MK pumps anymore, these thrifted chunky heal Loafers will do.

    Sorry to hear that... I hope you feel better but anyway, those chunky heal loafers -- still cool!

  • @dimante(54)· 6d

    Happy 9th Hive Birthday, Kerris 💜 It was the health part that stayed with me most. So glad the weight loss has leveled off and you are eating better, real wins. I really hope the Fibroscan brings answers soon, you deserve relief after carrying that discomfort so long. You handle it all with such humor and strength 💜

  • @novacadian(65)· 6d

    Happy Hive Birthday! 🎂

    I spent the first few months reading, commenting and asking myself...

    Mine was more a year of personality stalking, with some coming and going from the platform until finally leaving FB during the #deletefacebook campaign of around 2017.

  • @ladiesofhive(72)· 6d

    Happy Hiversary, dear lady! 💖


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    !LADY

  • @carisma77(76)· 6d

    Congratulations, my dear, on those nine years on Hive; this demonstrates your perseverance. I hope your time on Hive continues for many more years and that the successes and learning experiences keep coming. I know well what it feels like to be sick, and I sincerely hope your health improves completely. Blessings and a big hug @kerrislravenhill 🤗🌹

  • @hivebuzz(74)· 6d

    Congratulations @kerrislravenhill! You received a personal badge!

    You powered-up at least 1000 HP on Hive Power Up Day and got the biggest Power-Bee!
    See you at the next Power Up day to see if you will repeat this feat.
    May the Hive Power be with you!

    You can view your badges on your board and compare yourself to others in the Ranking

    Check out our last posts:

    Hive Power Up Month Challenge - August 2026 Winners List
    Be ready for the September edition of the Hive Power Up Month!
    Hive Power Up Day - September 1st 2026
  • @silverd510(79)· 6d

    Congrats on 9 years my friend. Good score on these shoes. Sorry things are getting better, but good that they aren’t getting worse.

  • @elizabethbit(76)· 6d

    Congratulations on your milestone with HIVE sis! So much as changed over the years with HIVE. I am sure it will continue to grow. Prayers for improved health as always. Take care and have a lovely day! Hugs! 🤗❤️🌹 !LADY !HOPE !INDEED

  • @thealliance(74)· 7d

    Happy Hive thing!

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    !PIMP !LUV !PIZZA

  • @hazem91(65)· 7d

    Congratulations ok 9 years of sharing and posting on Hive. I joing about the same time as you. It feels soooo long ago haha. Because so much has happened here since then. Here's to many years to come ✌️

  • Congratulations on your journey, sis! I'm glad you are taking care of yourself. Much !LUV always, 😋😘😍 !BBH !LADY !PIZZA

  • @gwajnberg(77)· 7d

    That is a great power up =)) congratz! Hopefully your health stays balanced!

  • @hivebuzz(74)· 7d

    Congratulations @kerrislravenhill! You raised your level and are now an Orca!

    Check out our last posts:

    Hive Power Up Month Challenge - August 2026 Winners List
    Be ready for the September edition of the Hive Power Up Month!
    Hive Power Up Day - September 1st 2026
  • @silvertop(76)· 7d

    Congratulations on nine years on HIVE my friend!!🤗👍 Glad to hear you're eating better, praying that your health improves!!😀

  • @ibarra95(76)· 7d

    Waoo!! @kerrislravenhill 😍👏

    It's already been 9 years in this wonderful community, congratulations on your great work, my friend. You've always helped others and presented your collections in such lovely posts. Greetings, a big hug 🫂 and happy Tuesday to you!!! ☺️😊🙏

  • @cautiva-30(74)· 7d

    Your journey on Hive is a source of motivation to keep going along the path you are sharing with us today. Congratulations, my dear @kerrislravenhill, on your 9th anniversary on the Hive platform,.

    !LADY !PIZZA

  • @vikisecrets(80)· 7d

    Cool, happy blockchain day :)

  • @hivebuzz(74)· 7d

    Congratulations @kerrislravenhill! You received a personal badge!

    You powered-up at least 10 HIVE on Hive Power Up Day!
    Wait until the end of Power Up Day to find out the size of your Power-Bee.
    May the Hive Power be with you!

    You can view your badges on your board and compare yourself to others in the Ranking

    Check out our last posts:

    Hive Power Up Month Challenge - August 2026 Winners List
    Be ready for the September edition of the Hive Power Up Month!
    Hive Power Up Day - September 1st 2026
  • @oneplanet(72)· 7d

    Nine years is such a beautiful milestone. I really enjoyed reading about your journey and what has kept you connected to the Hive community.

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  • @les90(73)· 7d

    I hope so you'll be fine soon That's really a big power to you and happy 9th Year anniversary 🎈❣️

    Cheers to more years !LADY !PIZZA

  • @ladytoken(55)· 7d


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    @kerrislravenhill, You have received 1.0000 LOH for posting to Ladies of Hive.
    We believe that you should be rewarded for the time and effort spent in creating articles. The goal is to encourage token holders to accumulate and hodl LOH tokens over a long period of time.