It becomes nostalgic sometimes when people appreciate us. Good things are always awarded with positive response. You did your job in a professional way,responded to every good as well as critical feedback positively. Now you see the reward in the form of followers.
If I am not wrong in my predictions you will be in 500 within a day or two!!! It is 480 now and counting. To support minnows makes a Steemian more visible and also takes some courage as you did.
From your small pool you are giving away makes you spacial than those who do the same but are whales too. It is not courageous for a whale to give away but you!
You are doing great job, you will succeed with time. Hope you keep your philanthropic activities in future too that can be the driving force for many of your followers.
Regards... Advance congratulations for 500 too!!!!I'm