365 Days Later
'It should be any day now'. That words kept popping up in my mind for the past few days now.
And today, @steemitboard just commented one of my posts that I've received a personal award - my 1 year on Steemit.
Happy first anniversary to me!
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Yeah, it's about that time.
I've been thinking a while now. As a matter of fact, for the past few months, I'm trying to get some idea of what should I do on my 1st anniversary on Steemit. What can I do to make it extra special for me? It's not that I'm planning to buy myself a cake and blow a candle. Although it is actually not a bad idea at all 😊.
I have few ideas in mind actually. So when the day comes, I knew this is exactly what I should do.
Today, I've decided to do my #selfintroduction for the second time. Or should I say the proper introduction? Haha.
My first introduction kinda sucks - well, that is what it feels like to me. It was done in a rush and honestly, when I did it, I was kinda forced to do it 😂. To sign up as a member of Steemit seems not my 'priority' at that time. The truth is, I don't really see it something I should be involved with. Like they say, seeing is believing.
I was quite active for the first month after I've got my password. Geez, I even remembered my first is about my 'kudow' (eyebrows) 🤣😅. It was so bad, I would ROFL just thinking about it.
Then, I stopped writing for four months (stupid me).
Then there is one fine day I received a wake-up called from @bitrocker2020. I still remembered our conversation that day. He told me that I have around RM3K in my Steemit wallet and I should consider withdrawing it since the market value at that time is high. I drove to work with my mind's trying to process what does he meant. It is too much information for my brain to digest and I don't know if what I've heard is real. Should I believe him? Afterall, that man knows what is Steemit and blockchain all about.
So, when I reached to the office, the first thing I do is to withdraw my SBD through Luno. And the rest is history. It was indeed an early Christmas present to me. I remembered bragging about it to @danieldoughty and keep telling him it was so unreal to me.
It was then I've started to get to know more about Steemit. Try to get involved and attend any meetups I could go.
I was then invited to join the #teammalaysia first gathering which was held in Big Hug Burger, Kuala Lumpur. Using our SBD, @danieldoughty and myself purchased return tickets from Kota Kinabalu (KK), Sabah to Kuala Lumpur.
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You can read all about it here.
I don't really consider myself an introvert but I do have an issue (I'm shy, haha) when it comes to mingling around with new people. Fret not, once I feel comfortable, I can assure you that I am not that'shy' 😝.
In February this year, we had our very first Steemit masterclass held in KK and TeamMalaysia Sabah first outing to Beringgis Fireflies Cruise.
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Who knew within two months I can actually participate in meetups like this? And within that two months, I've been sharing my experience on Steemit and it is safe to say that I am addicted to it. It is like Steemit is my 'religion' and I've been preaching about it to every person I knew.
And now, I've attended countless meetups and involved with Steemit community project in my area.
I say it is pretty awesome to have done something and giving back to the community.
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My friends in Steemit, please allow me to introduce myself again.
My name is Cornelia, or you can call me Connie. I am from the island of Borneo, Sabah to be exact. I've never done blogs before I knew about Steemit. Never in my wildest dream that I would end up being a blogger.
And here I am 😊.
I used to be heavily involved in the tourism industry, from cruise liners to diving companies. It was fun and challenging. Those kinds of days are gone now for me especially since @danieldoughty and I got little @matthewdoughty in our life.
The challenges for the tourism industry is the kind of working hour it demands, it is pretty tough if you are building a family. With Steemit, I feel like I am now my own boss. Yes, the income out of blogging is not as great as what I am getting in the tourism industry, especially now since the price of Steem is so low, but it is good enough to get me things I want and most importantly the time I have in spending priceless moment seeing little @matthewdoughty grow.
Perhaps I will get back to the industry again someday, but for now, I am happy being the Minister of Home Affairs and unofficially a PA to @danieldoughty. LOL.
I love cats and dogs, and recently I am pretty active in homesteading. I finally understand that joy of seeing the fruits of your labor in growing your own veggies and fruit trees. It is truly rewarding.
I am now passionate about educating others about Ssteemit and enjoy being part of a growing community we have here in TeamMalaysia Sabah. Having Steemit in my life, gives me some sense of community, independence, empowerment and personal growth, something that is worthy to be shared with others that I think needs it.
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The Steemit Family - myself with @danieldoughty and the cheeky boy, @matthewdoughty 😁
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Wow. Another great year. Happy anniversary. We should do a anniversary Meetup with all steemians
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That is not a bad idea @bboyady. I know few of us will be celebrating our 1st anniversary this month. I think @veenang’s anniversary is the same with us 😁. Wouldn’t that be awesome?
Yes. It should be awesome and off course others that haven't reach also join to make it more happening. Haha
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Nah, since we’re having a meetup next week, why don’t we take this as an opportunity to celebrate? A cake perhaps? Hahaha
Haha.. good idea oh..
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