I recently learned of Steemit and have been working up the nerve to post something. As an introductory post, I thought I might give a bit of background information about myself and briefly discuss the topics and ideas I hope to explore on my Steemit blog. I'm eager to get to know the community and learn from all of the posts here!

Photograph of sunflowers by KJ.

Who am I?

At my core, I am a creator. I am passionate about putting interesting and good things into the world. This manifests in three key ways: my career as a project manager and graphic designer; my endeavors as a visual artist; my efforts to become a writer. I love when something I have worked on is finished and I can step back and enjoy some rest. There is little better feeling than spending weeks or months putting effort into something and then having it done!

What is a big project you are really proud of?

If you haven't guessed it yet, I'm a nerd! I really love learning and have a lot of fun trying new things. Earlier this summer, I decided to see what video game streaming was all about. I had a lot of fun figuring out the technical aspects of setting up a stream. There was a pretty steep learning curve getting all the component parts to cooperate with each other, but it was worth it in the end!

What is your favorite hobby?

How did I find Steemit?

This is a fun story! It was actually a friendly Lyft driver who told me about Steemit. 

I'm in the habit of sitting in the front seat so I can converse with the drivers whenever I call a car. (It isn't often that I do this, but sometimes it's the most safe and convenient way to get around town.) I was going from a spot downtown to my best friend's house, and the driver and I chatted about a variety of things. One of those things was Steemit! I had never heard of Steemit and was intrigued.

I spent the past couple months looking around and find that Steemit is home to a beautiful and friendly community. There's so much here to read! It's very exciting. I really love that there are so many different topics explored here and how friendly everyone on Steemit seems to be. I can't wait to poke around some more and get to know the community better!

How do I feel about art?

I love art! From the time I was three years old I've been creating art. I use it to explore the world and my experience within it. I use it to connect to others and share my feelings and thoughts. I use it to vent frustrations and revel in joy. It is a wonderful way to enrich my life and I can't imagine who I would be without it. I'm excited to share my thoughts on art and various creative processes on my blog. 

Who is your favorite artist? 

Do you make art?

I'm actually going to school for art right now! I love learning and really enjoy the university classes. I will say that sometimes I get a little tired, but it's well worth it-my classes are challenging and enriching, and I know they'll make me a better artist. I work full time during the day, so I'm a late-night student. It's an interesting experience, and I'll probably write more about it later on. 

What is your best school memory?

And literature?

When I was a child, my parents would read bedtime stories to me. I think that's where my love of literature and storytelling began. Since then, I've read many books and am working on improving my writing skills. Eventually I'd like to author a novel or two! I have a long list of books I want to read, and it's growing all the time. 

Who is your favorite author? 

I hope to improve my writing by posting regularly on my Steemit blog. If there are any topics you would like me to write about, let me know. I love digging into new things and doing research. I would also really appreciate any feedback or suggestions-I look forward to expanding my knowledge and skills here! 

What is your favorite blog post by another author on Steemit? 

What is your favorite blog post you've written on Steemit?

What do I hope to write about?

I'm sure this list will grow and change over time and as I delve deeper into various topics, but here are some of the things I'd really love to write about on my blog:

• art
  • drawing
  • painting
  • photography
  • cinema
  • theater
  • literature
• art reviews/analysis
• artists
• creativity
• design
• food
• gardening
• philosophy
• slice of life
• travel
• video games
• wellness

What would you like me to write about?

Thank you for reading!

It was a little scary writing my first post, but I'm glad I did it. Thank you for taking the time to read it. I don't have a schedule for posting on my Steemit blog yet, but hope to post here regularly. 

You might have noticed some questions in italics. As I wrote, I felt like I was having a conversation with you, the reader. I'm curious to know more about you! Don't feel pressure to answer any of the questions. If you do feel up to answering some of them, I'd love to read your answers!