Cool to learn the back story of how you got started with @curie. Isn't that the truth though, life is always throwing curveballs and time commitment is something that fluctuates here and there and being a curator for curie takes a lot of time.
Either way, appreciate the work that you've put in and the entire curie team. One of the witnesses that truly helps the minnow and under recognized minnows on the platform. I have personally never received a curie vote, but I am also lucky enough to have been recognized by other large stake holders on the platform. If we are ever going to reach a tipping point where steemit is mass adopted, I think it will be because of accounts like @curie that actively seek lesser known authors and work.
Hope you're doing well bud, look forward to catching up