The Faces Behind the Screen : Hive PH Meet -Up 2024

Hello Everyone, It's been a while since I published a blog, I was a bit occupied in the past few weeks due to my new work location and until now still adopting the new environment and place I have today. Anyway, I would like to share with you one of the best days that happened this year. Theirs a lot of stories about this event but let me share with you my experience.

Last April 27, 2024, is one of my awaited dates this year and Finally, I've met the intelligent people behind one amazing community in Hive Blockchain the Hive-PH Community.

_{Photo from @cthings}

This is the second meet-up, and I am excited to see those faces behind the screen who make the Hive-Ph Community an interesting circle inside the Blockchain. It is one of the communities I looked up to and looked forward to the people behind it. When they had the First meet-up, I was envious seeing the blogs of everyone, I didn't have the opportunity to meet these fellows that time, so I told myself that I would attend the next meet-up no matter what.

I think God heard my eagerness to meet these people. This year I relocated to Luzon from Cebu for my work and it means it is more convenient for me this time to attend the HIve-PH Meet-up 2024 cause I don't need to fly away from another Island to participate.

_{Photo from @wittyzell}

When they announced the date and the location of the meet-up, I suddenly turned yes to the poll that would attend the event. Then I connect with @cthings one of the organizers to know more about the details.

On the day of the event, I traveled 78 kilometers by bus from Lipa Batangas to Makati Royale by Planeta Vergara, 8452-A Mayapis, Makati, 1203 Metro Manila where the event is to be held. It was scheduled to start by 6:00 pm so I left from my house at 2:30 pm so I would not be caught by the traffic during the pick hours. I arrived at the venue by 4:00 pm the place was not yet open and received guests for the event. So I find a place to wait for the others and the time for the place to open.

After a few minutes, the others updated at the group chat that they already arrived, So I hurried up, packed my things, and went quickly to the venue. At the gate theirs a registration area then I went inside, and @adamada @wittyzell @romeskie, and @akumagai were already there. It's my first time to see these fellas in person and I'm happy to see them finally, I already saw them online aside from Adam. I was a bit shy at first but their welcoming energy let me fit in and blend quickly into the group.

They are unpacking and arranging the things, food, and drinks they bought when I arrive, so I make myself useful while we are still waiting for the others. When we were done I placed my belongings in the room. By the way, this place is amazing.

You will not expect the beauty inside the area. If you look outside it is just like a normal apartment but after exploring its corners it is the kind of guest house that everyone's looking for to have fun, enjoy, and stay overnight without worrying about where to sleep after the party.

It has a KTV AREA, where everyone can sing their favorite song and dance with upbeat music. They have a kitchen where we can cook the foods we want, in the rear side they also have a lanai area with a dirty kitchen where you can grill food. On the Second Floor, you will see the Master Bedroom and the other room with a slide on the side for your children to play. This is a perfect accommodation for this event, simple yet fascinating.

Going Back to the event, after a few minutes, @tpkidkai arrived then the food for dinner was also delivered. We have a little chitchat, knowing a little information with each other and a little life update. More people arrived, @cthings with @gabbiebi, then next are @demotry and @xanreo together with her aunt. A few minutes @lhes, @kothy, and her boyfriend Dave also arrived, and then lastly @scion02b.

The meet-up formally started with the opening message by @adamada. It was a quick but boastful message to everyone. For the 2024 meet-up, we Hive two gorgeous Host @wittyzell and mommy @romeskie that make the event more fun and lively.

They prepare a lot of Games that make us more familiar with each other. It is quite simple but brings us bubbles to laugh and enjoy the time. Theirs a lot of prices and merchants as rewards.

Theirs also what they called a Human Bingo Game. They give us this piece of paper where some information can match the personal information of anyone in the room. Honestly, I was a little confused about how to play it then I realized it's kind of getting to know each other more so I quickly made them fill up their name where they matched the information. I have fun on this one and it makes us more engaging with each other.

It's already 8:00 pm and we decided to have our dinner and pause for a while. theirs a lot of food on the table, I love the seafood the most, It's been a while since I had it. I also love the "Inutak", it's a sweet delicacy, perfect for a dessert. While eating, we had a good conversation with each other, learning more and how they entered the world of Hive Blockchain.

We were full and enjoyed our food as well. Some start singing their favorite songs and others are jamming with each other in the KTV Area, some are catching up and talking about their journey in Hive. Of course, the conversation will be better with a booze on the table.

We stopped only using the KTV when it was curfew time and it was already late at night, so we played different card games. I don't know some of the rules, It's my first time to play some of those. It was a fun and interesting game. It's kind of knowing each other more while we play the card game. I learned a lot from this game from the cleverness and strategies in life. Thanks to @akumagai for sharing his youthful life and enjoyment.

It's already 2:00 am and we are still enjoying our company. I wanted to stay awake longer with them and continue having a fun chit-chat but my body couldn't stand the drowsiness and wanted to sleep already. So I go ahead and sleep.

It was indeed an unforgettable day with them, Im very happy to see them and have a good time with each other, there is no dull moment with these fellas, and very welcoming. I am excited for the next Meet-up and hope more Filipino Hivers will come and enjoy with us.

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Hive PH 2024 Meet-up Souvenirs

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_{Photo from @cthings}

I have a lot of souvenirs from this event, starting from the Hive shirt initiated by @romeskie and to the personalized Keychain, @adamada for the crocheted cute mushrooms, @cindee08 for the Hive PH mug, and @wittyzell for the Japan goodies and also to @kumagai for the left-over liquors 😅 .

Thank you so much guys, for your generosity and effort in making the meet-up more memorable. This time I would like also to thank the people behind this community event and make this day special to us. It is indeed a Successful and Enjoyable Event.

_{Photo's from @cthings}

That's it Hivers for this blog, thank you for joining and reading my experience in this 2024 Hive PH Meet-up. Hoping you had fun.

This is @intoy.bugoy! See you in my next Hiventure 😉

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