I Was In Tears... Literally! @fulltimegeek Has Left Me Speechless!
Last night before I logged off for the evening to spend the little time I have with my husband, I checked a few last things on steemit and Discord.
Well, when I clicked on my wallet (my husband always asks how the account is doing and the price of steem and sbd) for the nightly update chat with him... IMAGINE my surprise when I saw that my SP went from over 5k to OVER 10k!
With shaky hands I went to the steemworld.org website to see who had delegated more SP to me... and wouldn't you know it... the delegations in and out tabs were NOT functioning.
Oh bother! Now what??
Jump on Discord.. someone there can help me!
First I sent a PM to @abh12345- he could help (but then I remembered- He's on a vacation- DANG it)
PMed @pennsif - he's one of my go-to people when I have steemit question- he is like the Wizard of Oz- the man behind the curtain who can ANSWER anything! He gave me a link... and... It was @fulltimegeek.
I PMed @scrooger of Qurator... I had to share this with one of my best friends on steemit and Discord! By now, a few tears were streaming down my cheeks and my hands were shaking more
My next thought was to sit down, write a post thanking @fulltimegeek for his continued generosity... but I stopped mid-sentence as I was typing the title to the post.
I needed to S-T-O-P and think!
I didn't want to just type THANK YOU... I wanted to say more... so much more....
First
I have been on a whirlwind of activity, having contests, helping to promote other steemians by having my weekly Embracing of a steemian, I started a new tag on steemit in late December called healthy2018, I restructured my Holler Out Tuesday recognition post and had some fun holiday peek ins on homesteaders.
I even hosted a @qurator membership contest and awarded (paid for) six steemians to become members. All six had such a great potential, quality writing skills and were dedicated to posting daily. EXACTLY what qurator and the steemit blockchain is ALL about.
I have been commenting, UPvoting, trying to find new talent within the incoming new members and steemians, chatting it up on Discord and making connections... I see it... I do it. I am 100% steemit devoted... and I guess @fulltimegeek sees that in me.
Second
I spoke with @abh12345 last week about delegating MY OWN SP to another steemian; as a way of spreading the steemit love that @fulltimegeek has bestowed upon me. So now I have the instructions, the website and am determining who it may be. Kind of leaves me breathless. If you had asked me six months ago when I first joined steemit that I would be where I am today... I would have laughed... shook my head and said, "yeah, right..."
So my main objective this week is to narrow down my choices of whom to delegate to.
I am not sure of the amount yet either. This gal has a lot of thinking to do...
Third
@fulltimegeek you are an extraordinary soul that sees in people what others may not have noticed. I am speechless with this second delegation you have honored me with. I have no words to express how I am feeling right now. I was awake half the night thinking and talking with my husband on how I will be working to help others advance in the steemit community and blockchain.
My husband's advice was to "just be you. Do what you have been doing... you know in your heart and soul how to help people..."
Those were the words I fell asleep to early this morning.
So I pledge to all the steemians reading this post, those who may have missed it and MOSTLY to @fulltimegeek... I will NOT disappoint. I am spending a few hours today plotting out, planning and coming up with my next few surprises, my delegation of a steemian and how I will continue to spread the steemit joy and love.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart and straight to my soul @fulltimegeek!
I'm not surprised at all my friend. You have been doing fantastic work and it was clear to anybody that knows you. I am not surprised at all of the gift you were given. Tears of joy over hear for you. Bravo. Keep up the great work and pay it forward!!! One whale can touch the lives of thousands upon thousands of people. This is the model that the world should be working from and we are all a witness that it works brilliantly! I'm so happy that more and more #stewardsofgondor are deciding to delegate steem to red-fish / plankton as well. Bravo! <3 I loved reading this post and I could feel your heart and passion come bursting through my computer screen. Well written.
Oh man!! What can I say after this comment!
When I was typing this post up yesterday... yeah, tears were forming again, Even now as I read all these comments, I get blurry-eyed with excitement and joy.
I plan on getting my own delegation set up today and announcing to the selected person and my community who it is. I am hoping to do a second one in the next few weeks.
I want to share the excitement I felt when I received FTG's delegations with others- SUCH a moment of surrealism!
There is a bug going around and lots of people are starting to catch it. It is contagious and causes great change. It is called givetuspayforwus. The only remedy is to ride it out and see what happens. <3 woooohoooooo
I like that!!!
Are you by chance on steemit chat or discord? I have a quick Q for you...
I'm on steemit.chat. @wwf
ok heading in
I too am fortunate to have a mentor who delegates to me. Without @steevc's support and guidance, I would still be slithering around in the primordial sludge. The fact that I can give people a worthwhile upvote is just a brilliant experience.
It is an amazing feeling. I am so used to helping others and to have someone "gift" me this honor is nothing like i have felt before.
Congratulations on your delegation!
There are truly some wonderful souls on steemit. For me to see so many whales and veteran steemians doing these delegation just shows how much they believe in this platform and its success.
This is how we build a community. Helping those who demonstrate they help others rather than making every effort to only ensure ones own success by begging for upvotes and follows.
This certainly helps to restore faith in the human race.
Since arriving here on Steemit i am delighted by the volume of awakened souls who generously encourage and support others.
I love it here and, like you, am committed to this platform and hoping to help forge valuable community.
Congratulations on your success, long may it continue.
With Love.
xox
Thank you!
And yes, there are so many gentle souls on this platform and I am thrilled to have been able to converse, meet and have a friendship with all those I have come across!
I know what you are experiencing @goldendawne.
There was an extra $5K in my wallet one day too...I had no idea where it came from. It wasnt until a couple days later that someone told me.
You are doing impressive work on here and @fulltimegeek (along with the rest of us) appreciate it.
I just issued my first delegation too....it is wonderful to help out. I admit it was a small amount relatively speaking but it did get someone the voting bar since it moved the account over 500 SP.
We are really having an effect on the lives of others on here.
Thanks for all you do.
This is where I am at right now.. finding just the right person... who contributes, is dedicated and my "little" bit will help boost that slider bar into view
Congrats to you! You're doing great and quite a remarkable person in my book..and I am glad to see a Michigander made it big, who is down to earth, and humble with her power (SP) :-)
Thank you so much!!
I am still sitting her this morning mostly speechless and have an underlying bubbling effect in my heart. It is such an honor!
Congratulations !
I have been reading this stewardsofgondor postings popping up on my feed since yesterday, super awesome
Now, if other whales follow his step, wow 👍👍👍👍 Hmm come to think again, there are also awesome souls delegating here and there 👍👍👍👍
Am liking Steemit more and more, generous people around 😊
Congrats once again!
Many more dolphins and whales are starting to delegate more and more every day. I keep seeing new people showing their thanks-you's and gratitude all over steemit! WHICH IS FABULOUS!
Yes! 3 people that i am familiar with so far, cecicastor, mariannewest, and now you. Fabulous indeed 👍
Congratulations! "I will NOT disappoint." I have no doubt... lol! I still do not really understand delegation and all but I know you bust your butt and do good work!
When I first joined steemit months ago, I was clueless. But as I made my way through the maze and chatted with people on Discord, it all started falling into place in my mind.
And thank you!!! I do what can... and have some GRAND plane brewing today!
AWWWGG! You said it!!! I really feel like my inability to function in discord is something I MUST overcome, I am just not sure HOW. OMG it is this bad, as I typed this tears began to well up. I just get so anxious in there, all the beeping and I can't find my way around... What I doof I am!
Discord is so easy.. I can understand feeling overwhelmed by it, but it's as easy as texting or messaging on FB messenger. If you really want to learn I can guide you
Oh honey, you are so sweet! And busy. I could use help but I am not sure I am "helpable." I have an anxiety disorder and that gets touched off in there for some reason. I have it open right now. God I can't believe I am admitting this. Just the sound of the beeps in the background is making me tear up, and I can hardly catch my breath. But if you think you have some guidance, lay it on me! PLEASE do not waste too much time on me, I am kind of a basket case.
I keep the volume turned off. I ca't handled all the BEEP-BEEP-BEEP too.
I'll catch you on there- just walked in the door from errands...and EVERYONE is help-able!
Dammitol now you REALLY have me crying lol!
I am under TREMENDOUS pressure today and tomorrow, I am just going to try to survive the next 48 hours... then I will come in there and bravely seek you out!! OK, I will probably hide in the corner until I see you roll by but I will be there Thursday morning with my big girl panties on...
You are not a doof! I am intimidated in discord as well!! It is holding me back as well I think. You got this though! I think we just need to jump in, I hear everyone is kind!! <3
Thank you so much! I have a big personal thing that will be over soon, and then I will be less emotional about it all. Most days I can laugh while I cry about it at least! It is in the "phobia" range for me, I KNOW no one is going to crawl out of the computer and hit me or anything but my "fight or flight" gets going and it is ridiculous!
You and goldendawne have helped already... I was in that mindset that maybe I just need to get off steemit, I am not cut out for it... but no, dammit. There are awesome people here and I want them in my life. THANK YOU.
Nooooooooo! Don't get off Steemit! Dammit, there are some kick ass peeps here! I feel you so much <3 the fight or flight has a lot of pull with me too, I am working hard on talking myself down when it happens too. You got this! <3 <3 <3
I am still here! I am going to be fine. I have @longsilver, @jade3141 and @warpedweaver in my corner in the real world, and all these amazing people I met here already plus finding more every day. Just not a good day to try discord today lol!
are you on Discord @karenfoster?
sent you a message
@fulltimegeek is a truly awesome human being! I too have been blessed by him! I can't think of a more deserving person than you. You are so active in promoting steemit. Congratulations! Doesn't it feel awesome to be a Steward of Gondor? My only fear is that I might let them down somehow...
I had that worry and deep down fear too... still do to be honest.
But we, all the SOGs, can do this. He picked us for a reason, right?
You do such a great job of being a SOG- I envy you most days!
Maybe it is just me today...I have been suffering through a bad case of the flu for the past few days and I am slowing down on the curating...
Oh no! Feel better! I have been hearing the flu has been running rampant this year
Awwww @goldendawne this makes me so happy for you!! You are so kind and supportive and work so hard! I cannot wait to see what you have in store <3 Your journey here inspires me to keep trying to learn more here and help others one day....thank you :)
I am so happy to hear that I am inspiring you.. and hopefully others!
That makes me smile!!
I have a feeling you are inspiring many others ;)
He's the real steward of Gondor the Merlin of steemit, the Hercules of Greece and the wonder man of these days, I hail @fulltimegeek
Yes he is all that.. and so much more!
He has really touched so many steemians by doing what he has done. I look forward to spreading his "word"!