Hi Laura, welcome to Steemit. Perhaps you have a lot of questions about Steemit and no doubt the proper answer is from reading the Official website FAQ: (https://steemit.com/faq.html).

It is a bit creepy when I saw your second pictures. Luckily it is not midnight yet , if not I will probably will have nightmares. Those thoughts are magical things which we had since we were born. When thought become things, you will see miracles.

Have fun learning and share your experiences in Steemit. Enjoy!