Thank you! I'm happy to be here!

Wow. First off, thank you to everyone that responded to my post today. I never expected anything like this! I sincerely appreciate the encouraging words and I definitely feel welcome here. To everyone that zapped me, I'm blown away by your kindness! I just sent my first ever Zap this evening (at least I hope it worked) and look forward to engaging more with the community. Thank you again. God bless you all

Honestly, up until 4 and a half weeks ago I didn't know what a lightning wallet or a zap was. I haven't figured it all out yet, but I'm going to try it out tonight!

That's the plan! Thank you!

Thank you! I'm glad to finally be awake!

Thank you! I'm learning so much every day!

I don't know anything about gab. I'll look into it this evening. Tell me how to find your group, please

Thank you! I appreciate it!

Thank you! Merry Christmas!

Thank you!

Thank you!

Thank you!

I read The Bitcoin Standard last week, I'll finish The Fiat Standard this evening after work, and now I know what I'll be reading as soon as I can get my hands on it!

Just finished watching. It was awesome!

So, I recently learned that Nostr users are referred to as "Nostriches." I think that's awesome. While thinking of ostriches may evoke images of an oddly shaped bird that buries its head in the sand (which is a myth), I think it's much more positive. Nostriches don't bury their head in ignorance. Instead they: * Keep their head down - flying under the radar * Stay humble - respecting others and their path * Stay focused - not distracted by negativity and naysayers * Stay private - not making themselves a target * Stay strong - not wavering in their convictions and beliefs * Stay connected - supporting others and the community * Stay consistent - stacking Sats and furthering the acceptance of Bitcoin I think Nostriches are amazing and I'm happy to be here among them. God bless you all

Merry Christmas everyone! Today is also my birthday. I'm 56. I've been in crypto for almost 4 years now, mostly altcoins and shitcoins. A few weeks ago I discovered some Bitcoin purists on YouTube and I've been binging on content ever since. Now I'm completely "orange pilled" and feel as if I've been awakened from a mindless coma. Thank you so much to everyone that contributes to the Bitcoin community I am sincerely grateful! God bless you all.