Birthday Wishes:
It's been more than a month since I last wrote a blog. On 30th July, I posted:
Thanks to everyone for the birthday wishes and sweet tips. But now, I am here again to celebrate my HIVE birthday. :)
This time, I have decided to actually write a blog for all of you!
Let's start with:
Less Active Reasons:
Final Year Project:
I was working on my FINAL YEAR project for my SOFTWARE ENGINEERING degree. It was so tiring that I ended up leaving some of my Hive project duties completely in order to manage my schedule. This all started in January, and Hivers might have noticed that I was slowly reducing my workload wherever possible.
My final year project was about a Lottery system for Layer 2 token pizza. If I have finished it, you might be wondering where it is now as I got the highest grade possible. Well, it's on Github, but I don't want to launch the product just yet. I have other plans to gather an amount of money and then invest in further development of this product. If I ever plan to launch the product, it will be in its polished form.
Joining Gym to Reduce Stress:
During this journey from January to August, stress reached its peak due to the workload. However, I didn't stop at just reducing the workload; I also took a further step by joining the gym. My intention behind joining wasn't to achieve an ideal body type but to find mental peace. It was a difficult decision, but I made it. I didn't consume any proteins, steroids, or engage in heavy lifting. Instead, I dedicated one hour each day to a peaceful environment, focusing on activities I felt comfortable with, without any judgment.
Other Projects:
In addition to my final year project, I was also diligently working on some business models for the past 10+ months (loops of feedback of client). During this period, these projects reached crucial stages, demanding more time and adding to the burden on my already busy schedule. Saying no wasn't an option as the other party could easily find a replacement if I didn't continue working. Managing both my studies and work remained my top priority.
Discord Chat as Blogging Replacement:
Usually, I blog for peace of mind, but for the past month, I have been pin-drop silent in blogging due to exams and project submissions. Despite that, I stayed in touch with all Hivers as they engaged with me on Discord according to their needs.
Hivepakistan was actively working on Discord, providing help to everyone. Thanks to a delegation of approximately 28k from Dan, the curation side became more active. Meanwhile, Spiritsurge focused on game developments, and Yaziris joined to share the workload of dev work for HivePakistan.
Our delegation system, where users delegate to @hivepakistan and get 90% returns, is functioning properly. We prioritize transparency in our curation process, and the curation channel curators' actions are publicly visible. Additionally, I am open to any anti-abuse feedback from the community.
Stepping out of my comfort zone, I completed the "Hivepakistan Support" badge with the help of Dev. You can obtain this badge by delegating 500 HP to @hivepakistan. The badge is given and taken based on follow and unfollow actions, which we have automated through coding. As a result, the list gets updated whenever we run the code once a week.
Financial Emergency:
During the last few months, our family faced a financial emergency. I utilized all my HBD savings, amounting to around $2800 HBD. However, it wasn't sufficient, so I had to take loans of around 1200+ hive, and some kind individuals also gifted to help us out. I am grateful to Hive, the loaner, and the gifters for their support. Hive has helped me overcome one of the most frightening situations, but I have been through a lot in life, and this challenge was manageable for me.
Fun Activities:
With too many things hammering my mental state, I didn't give up and countered everything as best as I could. I visited a farmhouse, beaches, and more just to stay sane amidst the final year project, other projects, exams, and financial pressure. Here, I am sharing some memories:
In this short clip, you can see my friends throw me. We took turns throwing each other into the group. I hope you enjoy watching this unexpected memory.
I added more sports activities in Life!
This is a restaurant near the beach. I had a very memorable experience there.
New haircut. Yes, it's the first haircut I got of my choice; otherwise, I always had the same haircut as my father. He never imposed his style on me. One day, a barber asked me what kind of haircut I wanted, and I replied that I wanted it like my dad's, and that continued until I recently decided to change it. The new style is called a "buzzcut," and I visited a men's parlour/salon for this. Usually, men only visit parlours for their weddings, but I wanted to try something different. I'm not sure how to explain the difference between a parlour and a normal barber shop.
Yes, I do visit beaches a lot.
I bought this as a gift for my friend's office desk. It's made of marble. Yes, I actually like owls in real life too.
Conclusion:
When life gives you a tough time, keep working hard and don't forget to enjoy life too. Always put a smile on your face and remind yourself that it's a blessing to be alive, not only for ourselves but also for the betterment of our surroundings.