The road to minnowhood

^{A minnow here and minnows there.}

Yay, I am a minnow! Since December 10... Yes, the next photo below is a screen shot that I took last December 10 but time has been so elusive for me to sit down and think about this post.

Steem price is low but in spite of that, there are still reasons to celebrate and there are a bunch of good Steemians to appreciate.

When I joined Steemit, my first goal was to achieve 100 SP in 3 months (90 days) without spending from my own pocket. However due to HF20, I achieved my target on day 99 after I powered up in October. On the same day I spent all my SBD earnings for leased delegation wherein I got 301.662 SP. I made that my next target to earn such SP by the time the lease ends in three months so I do not feel its loss. That would mean an overall SP of 402 on my 188th day. However, @cicisaja made a comment on my post that I can make 500 on my 200th day. I thought that's gonna be tough. I still made it a target but gave myself an allowance to go back to 402 SP in 188 days just in case 500 SP is not achieved in 200 days. That is basically being not too hard on myself if I fail.

With the help of wonderful Steemians, I beat both targets and got 501.x SP in 163 days. Thanks for the challenge @cicisaja! 😊

Now it is time to shout out! I want to acknowledge all those countless Steemians who have helped me along the way. There are so many of you that I can not mention everyone.

Shout outs below does not mean discounting anyone at any rate. These gentle folks are the ones whom I received regular support, even if just for a specified duration for some. The order below is nothing more than the chronological order as far as I can recall when I met them.

@alexbiojs

Alex is one of the many who greeted me when I first stepped into Steemit. And he is one of the very few who still keep in touch. The biggest chunk of my account growth and value is from Steemhunting, thanks to Alex! He voluntarily dumped all important details to me about the hunting, even if I did not ask. I learned a lot! We do not have regular communication but when I "hear" from him, it is about opportunities where he puts my name on like this latest one. Talk about surprises!

@freedomshift

I am not certain as to how this gentleman found my post but he invited me to join #ccc. When I did, I got guaranteed income for all my #ccc posts, even with my comments. What caught my attention on his invitation is the phrase that states "you do not have to upvote my post." And he does that in every qualified and valid #ccc posts. Giving without expecting anything. Non-business minded helping out. Need I say more?

@doughtaker

Almost simultaneously few months ago, I received an upvote from @minnowshares, a mention from @upvoteshares post and a memo. When I traced the upvoteshare post, I saw my name sponsored by @doughtaker for the level 3 of upvoteshare program. I do not know this guy (or gal). I never had any interaction with this account and I do not know how he (or she) found mine. I posted a comment mentioning him (or her) but I did not get a reply. I took that to mean "just continue doing what you're doing good." As means of appreciation, I kept upvoting minnowshares post which I did not realize would lead to another great support. You will see later. Read on.

@roleerob

I am not sure which came first as my first interaction with this gentleman, whether his curie-upvoted post about farming which is part of what I chase for the curie commenting or when he joined #pifc. Within a short period, I noticed his upvotes coming in to my every post. At first I was doubting if I am on his fan-base for auto-vote but I confirmed that when I accidentally posted something incorrect. I wiped that content and just posted -Deleted- but his vote still came for a deleted post. Of all people, this gentleman whom I knew for a very short time saw and believed in what I do that he nominated me for the minnowbuilder program. How thoughtful! What's more? He sponsored me twice with 2 shares each time for the minnowshares program that topped my sponsorship to 6. That means I got a free upvoteshare!

@costanza

I see the name from time to time on different posts but I never had direct interaction with him. When level 3 of upvoteshares program was over, I continued upvoting minnowshares posts while the program in already at level 4 which means I am out of the program. When level 5 opened up, I noticed the minnowshare upvote started coming again. I checked my sponsor and found out that it was @costanza. How did he find me? Read this conversation which I took a screen shot of. How clever is that to see the good in others?

@janton

Talk about engagement. This redneck gentleman will never get tired of it. I saw his name on the engagement league though we did not have direct communication until his post was nominated for the #pifc. And the engagement began. Sometimes I can't can even catch up with the replies pending for my replies too but it is always good to see that "howdy!" And he has this knack for memes that will make you burst into laughter.



What is common with these folks? They help without asking for anything in return. No pressure of upvoting back their post, no drama. So before I get dramatic, let me just say this:

What's the next target? I am yet to think about that but this minnowhood certainly opened up many opportunities and options to explore.

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