Hello @collinz ! It appears you joined what is now Hive two days before I did back in 2017, although I lurked at the site since spring of 2016. I'm surprised that we haven't run into each other before now. I don't think you need to hear anything from me as you seem to be doing great as it is! :)

And you're right, upvotes are not guaranteed at all, especially after powering down your stake as I had to earlier this year in order to help care for the ill matriarch of our family. After I did so, my support largely evaporated, which was not unexpected. But an elderly family member has to come first. Always.

Huge upvotes come and go, but at the end of the day what you can count on is how you've grown as a blogger. That knowledge and skill will always stay with you. With years of experience, I'm confident that I can write anywhere online.

So I post because I have something to share and in order to become a better writer, with no expectation of upvotes. I write to improve my craft, as the best way to become a better blogger is to learn more and write more.

But I have every intention to rebuild my account on Hive in due time. The more you write, the easier it gets, and I'm so pleased to see Hive making a difference in the lives of the people in your country. Best wishes from America, and KEEP GOING! :)

P.S. I love how you take the time to justify your text in each post. It makes it easier to read and looks much more professional. I wish more people would do that on Hive. I learned this during the year that I lurked on Steemit in order to learn best practices to become a better blogger. Congrats on Five years!