Steemit here I come!

smyles (35)in #introduceyourself • 7 years ago

Hello Steemians. Ovie Mordi is the name. I am from Nigeria and I live in Benin City, a city with a very rich history. Soon enough I hope Steemians will get to know more about this wonderful city when we (a friend and I) release our historical fiction centered on this great city.

I’m a graduate of Chemistry, a certified I.T. professional and a helpless book addict! I have been a book lover for as long as I can remember. I read a wide range of genres; sci fi, thriller, fantasy, biography, memoir, any well written piece in fact (write an awesome textbook on quantum physics and I will enjoy reading it)!

I’m married to the most beautiful and amazing woman on earth. Indeed, we will be celebrating our first wedding anniversary four days hence (hurraaay!)

What more? I have a pretty baby daughter who has changed my life forever. Her smiles and giggles bring me so much joy. I was getting worried that I wasn’t exercising enough, doing far more driving than walking. But now I worry no more as I must have walked hundreds of miles with her in my arms, as I pace back and forth our apartment on nights she decides to stay awake. She has also been my “childnese” language tutor and I don’t think I’ve been doing badly so far.

I am thankful for the opportunity to be a part of this wonderful community and I’ve no doubts whatsoever that it will be a very fulfilling and rewarding experience for me.

Please I am still trying to get used to navigating through this platform, so do bear with me however way this post turns out, especially with the pictures!

7 years ago in #introduceyourself by smyles (35)

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steemsociety (61) 7 years ago

Hello smyles! Welcome to Steemit! Hope you'll like the community here. Here are 5 essential tips that will help facilitate your onboarding process:

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smyles (35) 7 years ago

Thanks for the info. Really appreciate it.

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steemsociety (61) 7 years ago

HI @smyles, you're welcome! If you have any questions that you can't find an answer to, just write a post or comment and include "@steemsociety" for us to be notified. All the best! :)

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smyles (35) 7 years ago

ok @steemsociety, I do have a question: Is it okay to post my own articles from my blog (not steemit) here?

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steemsociety (61) 7 years ago (edited)

Hi @smyles. Our personal opinion on this is that it is generally okay with some caveats. Make sure that the article you are reposting is still relevant to today, and that you believe it will still be beneficial to the community. Make some necessary changes if needed, add an introduction, add a closing, depending on what's appropriate. You can also indicate and reference your other blog to direct people to the original content (and also to eliminate any potential confusion).

There are also some similar discussions on this matter in Steemit. Just google and you'll find these posts.

All the best.

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smyles (35) 7 years ago

Thanks @steemsociety. I actually went on to search on google before now. Your answer confirms my findings. Thanks again.

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introbot (61) 7 years ago

Welcome to Steemit @smyles!

I wish you much success and hope you find Steemit to be as rewarding and informative as I have.

Here are some links you might find useful.
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smyles (35) 7 years ago

Thanks @introbot and @bycoleman. I am currently going through the links.

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rodrigosantana77 (45) 7 years ago

Hi Ovie welcome to the Steemit community. It's a great place to make friends, you'll enjoy it!
I'm following you, just follow me back! Have a nice day!

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smyles (35) 7 years ago

Thank you.

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lynbabe10 (47) 7 years ago

Welcome to steemit Ovie Mordi:) Cant wait to see what content you will make:)

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smyles (35) 7 years ago

Thanks. I too can't wait to really get started here.

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crypto-econom1st (57) 7 years ago

Welcome on Steemit!

Nice to see such a comprehensive introduce yourself post. This way we get to know you straight away. And I'm directly curious to see what future blogs you will write?

It's really great to have you as new Steemonian on this awesome platform. I hope you will enjoy Steemit just as much as I do. In my first 3 months I found out there is really a lot to discover. First of all about how Steemit precisely works (my suggestion is that you take your time to learn about that subj). But also to find out how you can find users that share interesting blogs? So who do you need to follow?

One of the things I really like is the social aspect. There are a lot of people willing to help you. And also after a little time you get a fan base. And last but not least, the are a lot of communities. Myself I joined the Dutch community (since I live in The Netherlands).

If you have any questions about Steemit, you can always try to find the answers in the welcome and/or FAQ section. Or if you prefer you can just ask me. I would be happy to help you out 😀

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smyles (35) 7 years ago

That is so sweet of you. I will remember to take you on your offer when I have questions to ask. I have noted all the suggestions you have given. It feels good to know there are people willing to help here. That is what community is about right? Thanks again.

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crypto-econom1st (57) 7 years ago

Your welcome! Hope it made you smyles 😀

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biljed (47) 7 years ago

Welcome fellow compatriot 🙋🙋

Hello dearie..

Welcome to steemit, to interact and get to grow better on steemit, find your niche and be educated on steemit...do well to join us on our Steemschool discord channel using this link https://discord.gg/2F74XX9

Look forward to seeing you there.

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smyles (35) 7 years ago

Thanks Biljed. Happy to be here. I will check out the link asap. Gracias.

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lveecze (53) 7 years ago

hey welcome to steemit, u have beatiful family! If you like epic cinematic photos and videos, follow my blog, it would be an honor to me! :)

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smyles (35) 7 years ago

Thanks. I will check out your blog.

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smyles (35) 7 years ago

Wow! Badges already? Didn't see that coming. Thank you very much

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joeyarnoldvn (61) 7 years ago

Lovely family, baby, wife, beautiful hehe. Thanks for sharing. I'm Oatmeal Joey Arnold. You can call me Joey.

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smyles (35) 7 years ago

Thanks Joey.

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steemit-steemit (46) 7 years ago

smyles
I have just created a post about what can be helpful to new steemit users

here is the link
https://steemit.com/steemit/@steemit-steemit/what-the-f-ck-and-not-the-f-k-to-do-on-steem-for-new-steemit-members

let me know what you think.

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smyles (35) 7 years ago

That's very kind of you. Thanks a great deal. I will definitely check out the link.

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