We have been making local friends, among them @karlasss was invited to our Beers and Bitcoin event by our friend @elpuma. She is a local teacher, as I mentioned in "Journey of a Hivian". Today we continued talking.
@karlasss is a very interesting person, very connected locally especially with the local children of primary school age. We are planning an event with the kids, we will keep you all up to date with our plans.
One interesting advantage is that she lives very close by, in an area that once was a tree nursery, and could be again. Today I met the owner, and he presented me his father, of the same name, founder of the original nursery, may he rest in peace.
With this historical spirit of renovation and greening looking down on us, we discussed greening the lot, activities with the local children, past projects of both success and failures. "A estas alturas", we are no longer so-called "noobies" in this life - but experimented adults with dreams and goals of sustainable development.
Our new friend is already a published author of some different works, including this coloring book of her art - each picture an episode of her life and experience, full of vibrancy and inviting color:
I would love to figure out how to print myself a copy (she is out of copies), but can't you too imagine yourself coloring these pictures, I bet you can because I feel the same way.
We have set a goal to help @karlass raise funds for a gallon of paint - needed for some local fix up - and continue to teach her about how she can integrate HIVE and open source technology into her projects and pedagogy.
Talking about all these things, we ordered a Pizza - Mucha Carne - I'm kind of loaning against tomorrow's payout from this post about buying HBD through the bitcoin ATM (using lightning network and our very own v4v.app). Its not free to test HBD integration - someone has to make the buys, especially the first several. But it was good to do this test with a friend, with a good conversation and good company - to enjoy some of the fruits of this labor. Otherwise it could be tempting to become miserly because I don't make it a custom to spend 12 dollars on Pizza, and that's with my volunteer discount which is very nice. 😅 Such are the risks and rewards, perils and promise, of living in a hotel - at least the food is good!
Of course all such transactions are recorded on chain, so you too can see how much I paid for this pizza! I sent the money to my room card so I could use the HIVE debit system, working flawlessly, and find triple synergy by continuing to train the bar staff about taking these payments (easy) and monitoring the transactions and balances from any phone (medium). This is a process, and several of them seem eager to learn about it.
I have added @karlasss as 50% beneficiary on this post - so help me support a small goal with her by voting - you can also easily donate to her account @karlasss in three clicks - using this tipjar link Help Karlasss Paint her Room.