It's the right thing to do, but there's this feeling of loss over what could have been.

You see so much potential in someone, and they are simply not interested in unlocking it. I feel a lot of sadness when I think about it with some friends.

They see you as someone new, but you still see yourself as the same kid who figured some stuff out.

Bitcoin is dumping because penis

He killed it

It's exhausting having to pretend.

I have a feeling I'll be ghosting a lot of friends in the coming years.

Spending time around bitcoiners makes me question old friendships. I have friends I've known for 20+ years who haven't offered any real value in a long time.

That sounds awful to say, but they are so caught up in their dead end jobs and other bullshit. No care for anything else. They think the MSM and government are the best sources of truth. No interest in growing, or in self reflection.

Any attempt at deep, meaningful conversation basically turn into the "That's crazy. Catch the game last night?" meme. It's frustrating.

I'm still processing my feelings on this. I haven't had a close "crew" of buddies since high school. Even that was superficial. I've always been that guy people hang out with, but never a part of the "inner circle" or whatever.

I'm not saying this to garner empathy. I'm the complete opposite of depressed, and I don't stay up at night wishing I was one of the cool kids. I like having a close family, a wife that's my best friend, and a couple others I can talk to about anything and everything in a meaningful way.

I'm just wondering if it's time to drop some baggage.

Nostr is a great place for long-ish form writing. I love privacy, but I also love sharing the human experience. I spent the first 30 years of life keeping everything bottled up inside.

Never going back to that.

My problem isn't the grilling. It's everything he does after.

Oh my steaks are great, but Beefsteak is elevated to unreachable heights.

I spend weeks after a Beefsteak disappointed at my own steak preparation skills.

I saw him wearing it at the RHR thing and said, "Please tell me that is this year's hat."

Instant classic! Hats off, or rather hats on to you!

This year's Beefsteak hat is a masterpiece.

nostr:nprofile1qqsvextkm9nssu5u3yp8cyfhxspenl63ra78g9trk399k8760wu9pzcpr4mhxue69uhkummnw3ezucnfw33k76twv4ezuum0vd5kzmp05sa3vj is truly an artist, both in and out of the kitchen.

👍

At first I thought that said "anarcho-tranny"

What an incredible week!

I feel so loved & appreciated amongst bitcoiners. I have immense respect for so many of you. To get a little of that back means a lot. I walk away from these events feeling blessed. 🧡

I lived a vastly different life before all this. I always felt trapped, whether it was public school, or the soul crushing 9-5 grind that I did all through my 20s.

Bitcoin changed everything.

My family is Greek. We show love through proof of work in the kitchen. To share tiny pieces of that with so many is my way of saying thank you for being you. Thank you for your positivity in this world. For standing up for what you believe in. For not only caring about future generations, but for actually doing something about it!

My wife has been around Bitcoin as long as I have, but this was the first conference for my mom & daughters. It's one thing to hear me talk about this part of my life, but it's a different thing entirely for them to experience it. They know me better after this past week. I highly recommend bringing your family if you have the opportunity!

You all encourage me to be a better human today than I was yesterday. Thank you for that. 🙏

Thanks to David, Mike, and the entire Bitcoin Magazine staff for putting this together. You guys did an incredible job.

My family is already talking about Vegas next year, so I guess you can expect all of us to be there! 😂

Thank you! 🙏

Uber driver asked if it's too late to buy Bitcoin.

I asked him if he thinks his dollars are going to buy more or less in the next 5 years.

He said he'll start DCA'ing. 💪

All politicians suck. They aren't going to save you. Save yourself.

How's that?

Can I just not boo or clap when he says anything good or bad?

Good to see you last night! ✌️