3000 Followers Reached!! Thank You!! A Recap into the Social Media Journey of a Lifetime
So, it's come to this. Over 3000 followers later and I'm still having the ride of a lifetime. Steemit has played such an integral part of my being since I joined way back in July 2016 that I find it hard to concentrate on much else. I'm sure many other steemians can relate to that. For instance, I've introduced a few of my friends to the platform who are now getting themselves up and running. All well and good but when they ask questions regarding the platform, I immediately just assume it's simple common knowledge! Such as the fact that "steempower" allows you to increase your vote worth or the different html tags needed to give your post a nice aesthetic boost! But that just goes to show how invested I am and have been in this platform.
The politics have always been there, disputes raging between different members of the Steemit community and all kinds of crazy price fluctuations over its short life. But despite all the negativity, Steemit is stronger than ever and has never looked better. This year is already shaping up to be even better than the last and I can only look forward to what's in store next for us all in the coming months. I've made such incredible friends along the way who've all helped in impacting my life in so many great and unexpected ways. And all from me signing up about a year and a half ago to delve into the unknown. So, thank you to every single one of you who follow my blog and have made this experience as amazing and rewarding as it has been. My appreciation for you guys can never be underestimated.
Therefore, I've decided to take a look back at a few of my most memorable posts to remind myself of how far I've come (I had never blogged before discovering Steemit) and showcase the fact that we all can make it too if we persevere and consistently keep pushing forward!
The Bionic Experiment - This is a short story that I wrote and managed to garner an award for "Best Original Fiction" at the last Steemfest. Set in the not-too-distant-future, it involves a young man, Vic, volunteering to partake in an undisclosed governmental initiative to trial a new set of prosthetic limbs with advanced capabilities. With his younger brother at his side, he prepares for a new lease of life which had been stolen away from him for far too long. But are the true motives behind this secretive project really all that they appear to be?
23 Minutes - My personal contribution to "creepypasta" via Steemit. This short was again written when I was just starting out and is actually a kind of sequel to another prior short story before it. So it begs the question. If you heard a loud scream in the middle of the night from an isolated house across the street, would you choose to investigate yourself or call the cops? On a hot, restless night in a sleepy suburb of America, corporate workerJill decided upon the former...
The Game - Prison is a terrifying prospect for any one of us. That's a given. Especially is you're an innocent civilian held captive in the middle of a war in foreign lands. Married couple Sheila and Ben have had a good, happy marriage together for many decades. However, having been caught in the throes of this exact horrifying situation, can they hod it together and do what it takes to survive at the mercy of a small group of sadistic military resistance fighters?
Inside The Mind of War - "Combat shock" is a very real condition that affects many young army vets who come home to their families after witnessing the horrors of war. Some may be worse off than others. But how well can a man who has been pushed over the edge conceal it from his peers? In a situation like this, everyone involved is a victim and this story short illustrates just how far this disturbing condition can spiral out of control...
Bitbaby - In the future, blockchain technology will have progressed at an almost exponential rate. So much so that a sort of artificial symbiosis has occurred in which humans will have the option of implementing their very own blockchain within their physical mind. Purpose being to constantly record every single memory a person ever creates via their optic and auditory senses. Which leads to Debbie's story and that of her newborn baby. This short story was followed up as a prelude to my first ever novella Echoes of Tomorrow's Past.
Visitation Rites - A death in the family is an extremely traumatic event for the best of us. Even if the deceased is of the four-legged variety. And that is exactly what happened to this young boy's cat. Jamie had been inseparable from Mia for most of his life so one afternoon returning back from school, he and his mother were both devastated to discover his tragic and untimely news about their beloved pet. However, little did they know the nightmare for them had only just begun.
Well, there you have it folks. Just a few of my posts of which I'm so very proud to have posted on Steemit as well as being a part of this awesome community. Though at the same time, I'm quite confident that we are still at the very beginning stages of a much larger adventure here on this great platform. It's changed my life in so many positive ways and will continue to do so. I have no doubt about it.
Bless you all and I hope to do a follow-up to this in the near future. Thank you...
Hey congratulations for this milestone @ezzy bro and Steem On!
Greetings from Berlin. Jonas @future24
What a fantastic achievement and amazing journey @ezzy! I am so proud of you and really Look forward to seeing more incredible articles from you. Steem On!!!
Hey there, @rea! Well, if it wasn't for you I wouldn't even be posting on here so maximum respect to my founder! Love always... :)
Keep staying awesome @ezzy bro and congratulations for your next Steemit milestone - Steem On! 👊
Congratulations!! Honestly this paltform is such an addition , I joined back June 2017 and it has changed my life forever and I’m sure it has played a similar role for you as well
It's crazy what an effect it's had on us, right? And here's to the next few months ahead of us too. Thanks for stopping by... :)
Cheers 🍻
Congratulations @ezzy! Make sure to celebrate each and every milestone!
Eric! Oh man, if only I could explain in words how much I look up to you and your magnificent work and acheivements. Means the world to me for you dropping by on this post, thank you! Now, onto the next milestone as you say.
Unreal respect and gratitude to you, good sir. For helping my through the hard times at the beginning. :)
You are most welcome, brother. You have true talent. Always believe that. You are going to do amazing things, I feel it.
Oh wow, you actually have TWO milestones - reputation 69 and the 3,000 followers. Congratulations are in order! I've always said that you have the gift of words and you only need to continue to show everyone it to rise and rise.
Here's to 10,000 followers!
It couldn't be happening to a better person, bud! :D
The man of the hour! Oh bro, you got me through so many tough times at the start. I owe a hell of a lot to you and sincerely mean that from the bottom of my heart, bud. Let's rise up the ranks together and have the best possible time we can!
Thank you so very much for everything, my awesome friend! :)
Congratulations on the big three oh oh.. oh! I'm glad to have witnessed your meteoric ascent here. I remember when I first stumbled upon you while you were writing The Game, when you were earning measly rewards like the rest of my kind. Look at you now, man! To say that you've moved on up in the Steemit World is an understatement. You have fulfilled my prediction and your own potential, and I'm happy that you're getting your due here! Meeting the legendary @ezzy while he was still an unknown and conversing with him intimately while he still had time to spare will surely be a story that I will tell my future grandkids!
Man, where would I be without the bombastic and inspiration mega-author that is @jedau! Missed you, my bro! Yeah, we've been through so much, right? But our time is now through all the effort and encouragement we offered each other. Especially from you. To date, there is no comment as endearing and warm-hearted as yours. I felt like crap a few times at the beginning (like anyone starting out on Steemit goes through at some point or other) and your determined motivation pushed me through that barrier. You're one on a million, bro. I know I've strayed a little lately but soon hope to begin writing again. God bless you all the way down to Mother Nature's green earth... :)
I'm glad that I was able to help you achieve your full potential. I always say that all we need is one other person to motivate us. Now that you're floating above heights that were once thought of as unreachable, I will always go back to the time when I was still pushing you to fly :D I'm glad that my encouraging comments were heard. Quite too often they're left unanswered.
Hello @ezzy. How are you? I cannot tell you the enjoyment your stories have brought for me. You can see the level of respect you have on this platform. I still agree you are the best writer on Steemit and I am growing impatient waiting for your upcoming instalments to the stories you have yet to finish. Well done, @ezzy. You are the very best of the very best.
Yo @myb! Been a while! Man, I cherish those words from you. The support is unreal and I can only say thank you from the bottom of my heart. I will get back to writing up the rest of my projects soon. You're an inspiration... Thank you. :)
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Goodmorning Ezzy, congratulations with your 3000 followers. I can understand why you have so many followers. You made many memorable posts and I think you will make a lot more in the future. What I admire is that you (and Rea) always make posts that show there was a lot of effort put into it. No posts that have been put together quickly, but really thorough work.
Good luck in the future!
Hey @clio! I like to think I've given Steemit a decent go since I began so I thank you for your comments. Though I must say if it wasn't for that incredible son of yours, his experience wouldn't be half as great as it turned out. And the fact that you are also so involved now is just the icing on the cake. My absolute love to you and your fantastic family... :)
Thank you Ezzy, I am grateful that Mark convinced me in November 2016 to join Steemit. It took me a while, but now I can only say I am an addict as well. Not like Mark, he is really incredible, but I like it very much. He also convinced his older brother Jan-Jaap (@look4balance)to join and that is quite a victory. I tried to explain what Steemit means to me in my last post. By the way thanks for your votes (you and Rea) on that post, it means a lot to me. I hope to see you two next time you are in Rotterdam. Lots of love to you and Rea!
I just started out a few days ago in Steemit and reading stories of success like this is a boost to my morale and endurance. Steemit is in no means a get rich scheme. Sure, some post and topics can be viral but your story is an example of hard consistent work that pays off. The little things we do, say, and post does have this butterfly effects on others. Keep it up!
That's the best attitude to approach Steemit, buddy. An inspired and positive one. Over time and lots of patience, you will build a decent following and make your mark on this amazing platform. Don't let negativity cloud your judgement as the haters will always hate, but will never move "you" forward. I hope you take this opportunity and make the best use you possibility can of it. It certainly changed my life, I can tell you! :)
All the best, @dadup! :)
Congratulation to your 3000 followers!
It’s an amazing idea to show you portfolio in this post. It nice to go back in time.
Hey there, @milano1113. Thanks very much. Loving this platform and hoping we all achieve even greater things in 2018! :)