Greetings to the entire HIVE community!

It's a real pleasure (and a bit of nervous excitement, I must admit) to be here writing these lines. Although my account, @ichheilee, has been around for a while, today feels like my true formal introduction — a new beginning in this ecosystem that has evolved so much.

From now on, you'll know me as **ichheilee**, and at the end of my posts, you'll see my initials: **Pp.** *(for my IRL name)*

I am originally from the wonderful city of Quito, Ecuador — a corner of the world from where I connect with **curiosity as my driving force**. I could describe myself as a shy and introverted person, but when something captures my attention – especially if it involves numbers or sparks that *"how does this work?"* kind of wonder – all my inhibitions tend to fade away.

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## 🛤️ My Journey Back to HIVE

My first contact with the HIVE ecosystem was several years ago, mainly through the game **Splinterlands**. I still have some cards from that era, although I confess I've somewhat abandoned that battlefield.

However, that seed was planted, and after some time, **curiosity and the new dynamics of the platform have brought me back — with more enthusiasm than ever**!

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## 📚 Numbers, Letters, and a Touch of Feline Mystery

I've always had a fascination with **numbers** and everything that surrounds them. There's a kind of beauty in their logic and the stories they can tell.

This fondness is complemented by my love for **reading**; I consider myself a true "bookworm," always in search of new perspectives, knowledge, and stories to devour.

And speaking of passions, I can't fail to mention my soft spot for **cats**. I have one named *Ray* (perhaps I'll tell you more about him in the future). I admire their independence, that majestic way they carry themselves, almost as if we are here solely to satisfy their whims. That mix of adorable disdain and elegance is something I strangely love.

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  <sub>Ray, my cat and inspiration. Image is my own.</sub>
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## 🎯 My Current Focus on HIVE: Games, Projects, and the Art of Curation

Currently, several aspects of HIVE have me completely hooked:

- **🎵 Rising Star:** This game has me *addicted*! I love analyzing its dynamics, the growth potential, and of course, making calculations to optimize my progress. That "idle game" effect with infinite growth is something that resonates deeply with me.  
  *I'll be sharing my progress, thoughts on updates, and any interesting calculations that come up.*

- **⚡ The PWR Project by @empoderat :** Since my previous foray into HIVE, I became a follower of empoderat's work. Their way of writing, explaining their journey, and creating projects like the SEED token (in which I unfortunately couldn't participate as I would have liked) always seemed inspiring to me.  
  *Now, with the PWR project, I'm genuinely excited about their vision and all the potential it holds.*

- **🔍 The World of Curation:** Ever since I started following @acidyo 's YouTube videos — and thanks to a HP delegation I received from @thehive and his project @rscardclub  (thank you both!) — I've been delving deeper into this fascinating aspect of HIVE.  
  *Understanding how it works and the impact it can have is something that greatly motivates me.*

Occasionally, given my love for numbers and my profession as an administrator and accountant, I might also share some thoughts on **finance**, although it's a topic I'm still exploring how to approach here.

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## 🌱 What Do I Expect from this New Stage on HIVE?

Mainly, to **learn**.

To learn a lot about this ecosystem, about blockchain, about content creation, about the communities, and about the people who make it up. I want to explore, discover new ideas, projects, and different facets of HIVE — all while growing within the projects that I'm passionate about.

I hope to connect with people who share similar interests and contribute positively to the platform.

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## 👇 Join the Conversation! 👇

And that's a bit about me! I'd love to hear from you:

- 🔍 Any tips for someone who is (re)diving into the world of **posting** and **curation** on HIVE?
- 🐾 Are there other **cat lovers** who understand my fascination?
- 💡 Is there anything you'd like me to explore, based on what you've learned about me today?


I eagerly await your comments, getting to know you, and starting to interact! 

Thank you for your time and kindness.

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*See you next time,*

**Pp.**

[//]:# (!worldmappin -0.241495 lat -78.511827 long A new HIVE beginning! Ecuador's curious mind, book lover & numbers fan. Exploring Rising Star, PWR & more... d3scr)