Good morning! Happy New Year! Welcome to 2026! It's time to rise n' grind.

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

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.