🏆 [CONTEST] Appreciate Your Fellow Steemians And Win Free SBD
It's appreciation time... Tell people you appreciate them and win free SBD!!
Writer’s Block
These last couple of days, I seem to be suffering from writer’s block. It’s not that I’m out of ideas. My head is buzzing with ideas. It is buzzing so hard, and ideas are coming and going so fast, that it is hard to catch one and work it out.
I have a couple I’m working on, but it will probably take a couple of days to get everything sorted out and get the words in the correct order.
Appreciation
Yesterday, I came across posts by my fellow #newbieresteemday member @lynncoyle and someone I only met recently, @crazybgadventure. In their posts, they expressed their appreciation for a couple of fellow Steemians.
If you want to read those posts, you can do so here:
HOW to show APPRECIATION and MAKE FRIENDS on steemit...come on, let's show some love ;)
These posts inspired me and made me think about writing my own appreciation post, sending out a word of thanks to the people that inspire me.
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But then,... there’s the writer’s block again. I’ve tried a dozen times to get something written, but it just won’t work out. For some strange reason, I can’t get the words to fit into decent sentences...
So I might need a little more time to put together an appreciation post that will do justice to the people I want to mention.
So I came up with something else...
Contest
I’m turning this post into a little contest. Leave a reply in the comment section below, and you might get paid for appreciating someone.
Here’s how it works:
Leave a reply, telling me (and the world) who you would like to thank today, and why.
To limit the length of the comments, you can pick no more than 2. (Of course you’re free to write your own blog post to show your appreciation for more people.)
You can enter the contest until this post reaches post-payout.
You can enter only once.
Feel free to tag the people you are appreciating, so they will get the message.
A week from now, I will personally pick the 2 comments of which I think they were the best expression of appreciation.
An upvote and a resteem is not mandatory, but would be appreciated. And you can win a prize by doing so (see ‘Prizes’ below).
Prizes
I will be giving away 5SBD to the winners:
1st place: 3SBD
2nd place: 2 SBD
I will also give away 3 memberships to @steembasicincome among everyone who upvotes ánd resteems this contest. These winners will be randomly chosen after post-payout.
That’s about it. You know what to do now: start spreading the love, and let me know who you want to thank today (and why). Then, upvote and resteem to have a shot at winning those @basicincome memberships...
I can hardly wait to read your answer.
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I’m gonna keep it simple. I appreciate aggroed for his honest and personal post today. I actually already commented on his post and appreciated him for it this morning, so it makes sense for me to mention it here. He does a lot to support the community and help make Steemit a better place. Thanks for your post! Resteem
Thanks for the support. @brettcalloway.
And thanks for stopping by to express your appreciation for @aggroed.
Thanks for giving us an opportunity to appreciate the people who have encouraged us, @simplymike.
As many have already mentioned, it's unfair to restrict the appreciation to 2 people as we come across so many people on day to day on Steemit and most of them would have made their contribution in making our journey on Steemit a smooth one, although not all are having that mindset.
Since I have to restrict the naming to 2, I would like to take out the names @fulltimegeek and @abh12345 as my 2 Steemians I would like to appreciate primarily.
By this time, it's already known to most of the people who are part of this blog that who is @fulltimegeek. We have already said many times about him, but I would like to just recollect that one more time why we admire @fulltimegeek. WITHOUT his efforts to create #stewardsofgondor group by delegating most of his SP to 50+ people, I wouldn't have got a chance to know so many wonderful people of SOG and also the next group of people of #newbieresteemday of which me and you are part of. So, my first person whom I would like to thank and appreciate is @fulltimegeek.
Second, it has to be @abh12345, because being a fellow SOG, I got to know him and got to interact with him,but what really changed and inspired me is the way he started inspiring the SOG's and other Steemians with his reports on SOG's first then with curation leagues which gave me (and I am sure other SOG's as well) an opportunity to look into our performances as Steemians in terms of better utilization of SP and also to help fellow Steemians with gift of SP we got from @fulltimegeek, I can confirm that, the reports and curation leagues from him have really helped me to improve myself and be a better Steemian.
Now, as I said, it's unfair to restrict myself to only 2, as there are many we have come across who have helped me in one or the other way.
I have to first remember @c0ff33a, my another fellow SOG whom I knew before becoming an SOG, and it's my interactions with him which made me feel that I can write something and do something good on Steemit. Besides his blogging, he has inspired many with his real life work of Coffee brewing and also with his encouraging messages on Steemit.
I have to remember @mihail.tsvetkov, another great individual who has started almost at the same time on Steemit and we are going in neck to neck in terms of reputation and we still keep discussing on life and things on Steemit. His friendship goes back to my initial days on Steemit when I use to conduct some giveaways in order to gain some followers and help newbies with my little SBD contribution.
I think the initial interactions I had with @binkley and team of @steemthat helped me to reduce my timing of working on transfers as steemthat.com has some wonderful tools to handle the complex things on Steemit, so my vote of gratitude goes to this wonderful individual of @binkley and group of @steemthat.
The list goes on and on as this list will be incomplete with out remembering my fellow #stewardsofgondor like @goldendawne, @wwf, @hitmeasap, @cranium, @samiwhyte, @cheneats, @fabiyamada, @greenrun, @lyndsaybowes, @mikepm74, @taskmaster4450 and many others with whom I had so many fruitful interactions.
I can't forget this recent group of #newbieresteemday and it's members like @davemccoy, @beeyou, @amariespeaks, @charisma777, @mudcat36, @lynncoyle1, @bashadow, @maverickinvictus, @cryptkeeper16 and ofcourse you @simplymike.
The list will keep growing if I have to name each and every individual, so let me restrict it here and say a Thank you to all who have helped me with their level of information, level of SP and whatever they have and inspired me to be what I am today.
Good day to all and thanks again @simplymike for giving me this wonderful opportunity to remember the great souls I have come across on Steemit.
@coolguy123, thank you so much for including me, in what I think, is such a beautiful tribute to your time here on steemit! This is such a wonderful opportunity given to us by @simplymike to actually take a few minutes and really appreciate all of the people who have affected us in some way! I truly believe the more we all really see each other here, the better our entire community will be because of it!
Thank you :)
100% agree with you @lynncoyle1. I am already trying to recollect my days of interactions with #stewardsofgondor and I feel like I am getting in that direction with these interactions with members of #newbieresteemday and some members from that wonderful group of #stewardsofgondor.
Great to have more friends and have those nice interactions which we can cherish.
Aww that's sweet...and so true!! It's funny; I've only been here a few months, but I already can't remember for example, the first time I met @davemccoy (I know it was before he and @mudcat36 started @newbieresteemday, because I was there for its' inception;), but it seems like it is something that just is, like there's no real beginning to it all...probably like SOG for you:)
Well said my friend :)
Well actually as you said, we can't remember everyone, my bad, I totally forgot to mention my introduce to Steemit, there is a person called @composer, who introduced me to Steemit one fine day in September last year. I owe a lot to that guy.
The more we think on it, the more we remember names! It's amazing what happens in a year :)
That's true, it's hard to recollect all the people we have come across.
Good day to you :)
thank you for mentioning me @coolguy123 ! I just wanted to pop in and show my appreciation to you as well! Thanks for everything you do on here!
Thank you @amariespeaks. contribution from me is very less compared to what you you and others have done to encourage the newbies.
The moral support, the appreciation, the encouragement given by you guys is way more than what I do and I am always grateful to you guys for giving me an opportunity to be part of your work.
Thanks a lot for joining, coolguy123.
It’s indeed hard to pick just 2 (That’s the reason I didn’t want to do it myself. I wouldn’t even be able to narrow it down to six, as there are so many people who inspire me every day.)
I like your picks. Most of the people on your list I’ve come across too, and they would be on my list just as well.
Thanks for pointing my nose at @binkley and @steemthat again. I have lost the connection a bit since my surgery. Mainly because my SteemThat password is on my main computer, which is off limits. But today , I think I’m going to cheat a little and look it up to be able to reconnect to them. They have a great thing going on there.
Once again, thanks for joining. I was starting to think that fellow members with a reputation of 60 or higher had no one to thank anymore - lol, since @apolymask was the only one who took a little time to write something. Thaanks for proving me wrong. I really appreciate it.
Thank you @simplymike. Glad to be part of this, I never think much about reputation level or mingling with people below my reputation level.
Yes, these 2 guys will be my automatic choice and I have gained and learned a lot from both these wonderful guys.
As for as @binkley and @steemthat is concerned, even I am not much active on that website initially because of the delegation I got from @fulltimegeek and additional responsibilities I received with that.
Well, everyone has to start with a reputation level of 25 and without the help of others, it's literally impossible to climb up the ladder unless I am someone with very huge monetary background and would like to invest directly Steemit and gain from that. I am not that kind of guy and I am always on ground when I thank someone, it literally means that.
Thank you again for this initiative and good luck with what you do.
Thanks.
It’s indeed impossible to climb up without supporting and getting support.
Of course I know everyone is busy - so am I - lol - I didn’t expect to get this number of replies - so I meant nothing with it. Meanwhile Asher - who else - has taken the time to reply too. Thanks for not forgetting where you came from, @coolguy123 - the name suits you ;0)
Some things learnt from experience will never go off and it's not good to lose them once you are out of that. And I think that not only applies to Steemit, but to our life as a whole.
It's always nice to get comments from someone like Asher. I think all the people who are par of curation leagues owes him including me.
I am happy to put this nomination above mine @coolguy123... What a great tribute to 2 amazing leaders @fulltimegeek and @abh12345. I agree with you that both of them should be appreciated and respected by all. Many have seen what FTG is doing and of course he is legendary to many, but I still think he is underappreciated for what he has done with his SOG program and now with the flagwars. As far as Asher, I think he is super-underappreciated. He has single-handedly brought many of us together with his leagues and also with his respect that he has shown us all!
Love to see you engaging so strong too @coolguy123... You are a force youself... One day we will all be part of one big team that is truly helping many in this beautiful world! :)
Here is a new giphy banner made by @amariespeaks that you can use anytime you like! It looks really cool to me so I thought the @coolguy123 might like it too ;)
Thanks for affirming my 2 nominations, and I am 100% sure those are the best 2 guys for me as they mean a lot to me in shaping my journey on Steemit.
Thanks for that wonderful gif, thanks to @amariespeaks :).
It is so nice to see so much appreciation on one page! @simplymike had an awesome idea with this contest! No matter who wins we are all winning when surrounding ourselves with such great people! Thank you @coolguy123 you ALL are an amazing part of my day!
True. I couldn’t have imagined this, not even in my wildest dreams. I was expecting like 5 comments, and then life would go on. This was the best birthdaygift a girl could get :0)
It’s going to be hard to select a winner. But it is like you say: we’re all winners, being surrounded by so many awesome people...
Really? Happy Birthday @simplymike, I hope you had a blast. May god give more strength to you write more comments and support you to hep many more :)
Thanks @coolguy123
I did have a blast. People on SteemIt have made me run around with a big smile all day long :0)
Yes, I think after Asher's leagues, this is the blog (there might be others, but I haven't come across one) where I see so many people have commented, thanks to @simplymike.
That's true, whoever wins, advance congratulations to them. But, this blog has given an opportunity to take time out to appreciate others and get a chance to interact with some of our old friends with whom we might not have spoken in some time. :)
Good day my friend.
The two people I would like to show appreciation to, amongst many others, is @lynncoyle1 and @eaglespirit.
For @lynncoyle1, she has been going through so much, yet when she can give time, she gives it to fellow steemians and shows everyone that she cares. She has shown that for herself, it is important to keep everyone close and let them know that she is thinking of them, and in turn I am thankful for that. To me, time is everything. It's slow, it's fast, it's still. It is the only non physical thing that we have but we do not possess it. She has given me her precious time and for that the appreciate I have for her is immense.
For @eaglespirit, the appreciation I have for her is all over the place lol. I appreciate her blogs of teachings, they give me insight on what is important to her and what is true as well. I appreciate that she stays true to herself and to the earth and spirit and that she shows that she does it is very great. She is a funny person and we all need humor in our life. I also appreciate her kinky stories. A little spark to light things up, get the heat going maybe :p
I think it is important to show these two people some appreciation, as it's what helps to keep going. Every person is to be appreciated. Even if it's something little. It shows importance and encouragement. Thank you for this great contest ^_^ xx
Thanks for your kind words, @foxysprit.
I’m sure both girls will appreciate it.
You’re absolutely right when you say that encouragement is something that keeps us going :0)
You are so kind My girl Foxy! Tha k you for the mention and the reasons why. Much love to you always and forever.
Blessings
Eagle
I still have much to learn about you, I know there will be more to appreciate with time :p Much love to you as well ^_^
Aww you are too sweet! Much love and hope you had a great week. :)
Aww @foxyspirit, that is soooo kind of you to say!! You are so right...in the end, the most authentic thing we can give anyone is our time. And it's free :) Thank you so much. And fyi, I appreciate you too foxy ;)
Much love Lynn. Big hugs xx
You know who I appreciate? YOU. You’ve been so open and helpful to me, and others! When I wanted to give a gift and didn’t have the Steem... you did not hesitate! You just gifted steem to me. Very gracious. I wouldn’t know you if it weren’t for @davemccoy, @beeyou and the gang! These people have changed my steemit experience for the better! Can’t forget @pendaris and @truce. They have answered a billion questions from me! I wouldn’t know how to function here without all of you! Thanks friends!
When your eyes and heart are open, great people show up! 😉
yay. (truce face)
Your sarcasm is showing lol! I love your truce face. I dare you to keep that straight smirk in my presence. It’s not happening. 🤨😝
That does look like the truce face! Now, how can you make it orange....
Photoshop gurus.... GET TO WORK hahaha
It does look like @truce is about to deviant from that smirk and break out in a smile. 🤨
I'm happy you decided to join our group of misfits @pretty.dorky! You bring good vibes on here with your happy and cheerleading spirit. I believe the steemit experience is awesome because of the people we've met on here that touched our lives in so many ways. Go team!!
True. You get what you give ;0)
Thanks, @pretty.dorky. When I first saw you show up in the Discord channel, asking away all those questions, I already thought you would become a great member, because you were so eager to learn. Then @davemccoy told me to go look at your blog, because he thougt, and I quote: ‘she’s really funny, she will fit right in’. So I did, and indeed, you were so funny. And I must admit, I fell completely in love with Jeff.
Meanwhile, I learned that you are more than just funny, you’re a nice person. And I can’t wait to see more of you around.
Thanks for joining the game, @pretty.dorky. I really appreciate it.
I think this is awesome for you to appreciate @simplymike PD... It just shows great minds think alike ;)
here's a banner you can use if you like developed by @amariespeaks.. I think you will like it ;)
😃 thx @davemccoy and @amariespeaks... I love the fishies! Saved it!
thanks @pretty.dorky :)
I could definitely thank two people, and many more.. But I think I just want to thank one right now.
I want to thank @charisma777
I started this crazy idea to make a contest a while back.. A bit over two months.. And.. I didn't know what was going to happen I was just sort of testing the waters to see.. And..
I made a post asking for judges to help out, couldn't offer much just 1 steem.. For 6 months of work! But that's one of the main reasons I picked all the first judges.. It seemed like none of them were in it for the money.
At first.. When charisma777 offered.. I remember thinking she might have been a bot, cause I get so many bots on my page that confuse me as if to if they are real humans or not.. And I went to her page and looked down her wall and she seemed like a legit person. Little did know just how legit!
She's been an incredible force in regards to helping me and the others shape and form the IFC and her efforts extend well beyond that to elsewhere on steemit especially in regards to help newcomers get better situated on here. She seems like a very kind and caring and helpful person and she works a lot with no apparent expectation of getting anything in return!
Recently she's been kinda sick as well, yet she still keeps helping others.. She's a trooper and I feel like I'm lucky to know her. I've learned more about her through discussion as well and I could go on more and more.. Though needless to say, she is developing quite the reputation around steemit and a lot of people are noticing her hard work and good natured spirit!
In our contest we have artwork made of our most influential players, and.. Your post has inspired me to have some artwork made of her next! And if this entry happens to win something, I will put it towards the picture of her. :)
So.. Thank you charisma777! You've been a wonderful part of helping all of us try to create a better world! You deserve a lot more, and hopfully in time we all get rewarded a lot more for our efforts! <3
Thanks for doing this awesome contest @simplymike ! I think you have a really good idea with this!
I believe in the @ifc completely! Thanks @simplymike for this awesome contest! How cool is that to show our fellow steemians appreciation. The world could be so much better if we remembered to show others that we appreciate them! Love the idea! Much Love everyone!
Glad to hear that. :) I think you're a major reason why the IFC is doing so well and why it will do well in the future and I'm extremely thankful to have your help. Hopefully in time we can help change the world for the better! And I agree with your sentiments, this is an awesome contest idea. I actually wanted to do something similar in the IFC and may have even mentioned it to you or someone else, it's a great idea!
Most definitely!
Thanks for joining @apolymask
It’s important to sometimes take a short break and tell the people around us that we appreciate them. We often take it for granted that they know, because of our actions. Probably they will, still it feels good when someone actually says so.
I know you’re busy, but I’m glad you took a minute to write this comment and let @charisma777 know how much you appreciate her. I think she will too :0)
Thanks for having me! And I agree. It is. Thanks for the reminder! I am busy, though I'm glad I did this as well. Everything else can wait. It's important to show love to some of the most important people who are holding us all up! Thanks to you for doing this great contest idea! :)
Thanks.
You got it - lol
Aprreciation is what everyone keeps going :0)
Hey @apolymask!! This is absolutely beautiful :) You thought at first she was a bot hahaha
Have you seen @pennsif's post where you nominate someone to receive the 500 SP he's giving away? I know that @bashadow nominated @charisma777 as well, but I'm sure your words would sure help over there as well! Just a little 'fyi' for you because I know what a big heart you have ;)
Thanks! And yeah, heh. Boy was I wrong! Also yes I have seen that post and gave them both an upvote. I didn't want to leave a comment because I didn't want it to seem like I was trying to influence the decision or pander or whichever word you wanna use, but if you think it would be helpful.. Maybe I will go leave a comment.
I think that's what you're supposed to do...influence him a bit so he then goes and has a look at the person too! It can't hurt ;)
I would like to appreciate 2 of the below people.
@getonthetrain: I love his writing. He writes interesting financial posts with proper numbers. His writings and thoughts remind me the teachings of my father. I have grown up hearing such financial advises from my dad. How to save instead of earning more etc. He is a father of 2 kids and planning to become financially independent.
@purepinay: She is a sweet girl staying in Philippines. She loves Philippines, travelling and food. She is a great person. After interaction with her for couple of times, she has promised to guide me here on the Steemit platform sharing her experience. And she has taken up the task and doing it very diligently. Hand holding in early days means a lot.
Thanks for joining, @blog-beginner.
You’ve just introduced me to two new people, and yourself, of course.
It’s nice to see you can enjoy advice from different people. Be sure to tell them how much you appreciate it, every once in a while ;0)
I have been doing that. Recognition always encourages everyone.
@purepinay is a true ambassador for the Filipino community. I have seen her work and she is a hard worker no doubt about that.
I would like to appreciate @eurogee the founder of @euronation for his effort in preaching the gospel of Steemit to the world
His Steemit evangelism brought me to this platform and saved me from mlm scams
It's not easy to organize different webminars and meet up just to preach Steemit to the world especially to Nigerian
Also big appreciation goes to @smyle, @diamondrich and all euronation soldiers
@eurogee for Steemit Ambassador👍
Thanks for joining, @ategun.
I’m happy to hear you found someone that saved you from mlm scams.
Make sure you tell them you appreciate it every once in a while :0)
I appreciate:
👍 @steemchiller for creating https://steemworld.org/
👍 @goldendawne for being so helpful to everyone including me.
✔ upvoted and resteemed.
ps Can I add one more?
Aww, thanks @wizardave, you’re so sweet :0)
You picked two that were on my list too. I’m kind of like a steemworld-addict - lol. I should take another look at @steemchiller’s tutorials, though, because it has way more features than I know about.
And you’re right abot @goldendawne being everywhere. She really is :0)
Ok, Ok.. who's talking about me? My ears were burning!!!
THANK YOU @wizardave adnd @simplymike
And yes.. I am everywhere!
And we’re very grateful for that :0)
Thank you!!!
Ears burning 🤣🤣
Nice idea! :D
I've been meaning to write, just had to create another list first!
While I could talk about pretty much every name mentioned in other comments, I'm just going to cut to the chase and say @fulltimegeek and @elear.
@fulltimegeek for his Stewards of Gondor program - unprecedented generosity/kindness/selflessness which positively impacted 10,000+ Steemians.
and @elear for creating @utopian-io, which has pretty much saved my backside from going back to 'real work', as my skills learnt serving my time at a desk, can by used creating content for @utopian-io.
Awesome, and thank you!
Look at everyone sharing the love!! So cool ;)
...and I am also happy that your backside didn't have to go back to 'real work' haha
:D
Thanks, I am too! Although it might have to be the case at some point, for this summer at least I think I can get away with it!
Thanks for taking a lit time off to show your appreciation, @abh12345.
I appreciate it :0) (and I’m sure @fulltimegeek and @elear will too)