It is with the greatest pleasure that I greet you, oh Steemians, you of this most wondrous of communities. Each and every day, as I grow to know and understand Steem and all it encompasses, my admiration, respect and enjoyment for what has been, and is continuously created here grows exponentially.
I was officially introduced to Steemit in June of 2017 by my dear old pal @luzcypher.
Yet while I painfully wish I had created my account then, (as I thought I had) unfortunately due to time, circumstance (being in the middle of our Epic 7 Month Road Trip through the USA and Canada)
and my intermittent inattentive ADHD, it did not happen. Fortunately, I was reintroduced to Steemit two weeks ago, again by the brilliant, helpful and hilarious @luzcypher, this time in person in Cancun and with much greater detail. In addition I was fortunate to be granted a wealth of valuable info and insight from my old co-worker and newly renewed amigo, @mithrilweed, all while in the company of our mutual friend, the
alluring, talented and golden hearted songstress, @yanroads. In fact it was because of and through my soul sister Yan that I met luzcypher, 12 or so years ago.
So now that I have this deeper knowledge and understanding of Steemit, even though I know I have as of yet barely scratched the surface, I am excited beyond words for the potentially societal if not globally changing opportunity it represents. I am full to overflowing with ideas and inspiration and it shall be my sincere pleasure to share them with you over the coming months and years. I hope you enjoy what I have to offer.
As I sit on this small transport through the gorgeously green and rolling hills and quaint pueblas of the Verapaz region of Guatemala I am brimming with immense joy and gratitude. My travelling companions, my lovely wife Jenna and our beautiful daughter Eliaya, just turned 3, sleep comfortably on the seat in front of me while I cram my 6’2” 200lb (or 189 cm/91kg, for the rest of the world) frame into the luggage area in the back of this small transport. Hey, I'm a Dad, that's our Job. :)
I am so happy though that our choices thus far have enabled us to live this lifestyle we have mapped out for ourselves. For despite the not insignificant sacrifices it has necessitated along the way, the rewards, at least from our perspective and desires, have far outweighed any hardships. For a recent mild example, on one hand, because I idiotically forgot to exchange our Canadian cash for American dollars before we left home, and since our current budget is so tight that we had no money left in the bank or anywhere else, and due to the fact that I unwisely assumed I could exchange our Canadian money at any Guatemalan bank, (you can't) I had to literally run around the city yesterday and this morning before we left desperately trying to find somewhere to exchange it. Phew! I finally did find One place, at a horrible exchange rate, but sometimes you just gotta do what you gotta do to be able to feed your family, right?
On the other hand now, we have just come from from the tiny isla Flores, where we were able to spend a day visiting the awesomely impressive nearby Mayan ruins of Tikal,
the largest city from the ancient Mayan civilization. In a few hours we shall arrive at our next destination, the small town of Lanquin, there to visit the magnificent turquoise and emerald waters of Semuc Champey.
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From there we shall continue on to Antigua and then onward to the volcanic waters and visas of languid Lago Atitlan, 
where we shall, for a little while at least, make out new home in one of the many towns surrounding that picturesque lake. So I ain't complaining.
From there it is my playful intention to regale, entertain, elucidate and hopefully sometimes inspire you with stories, ideas, observations and creative content covering a vast range of topics and interests with the central theme of helping all of us be the Best Version of Ourselves we can be. You can expect to find such subjects including but not limited to Travel, Family Foibles & Fun, Healing Modalities, Humour, Music, Invention, Art, Life, The Universe and, well, Everything! Just to name a few ;~)
My name is James, dear reader, and I look forward to getting to know you! I hope you may choose to do the same with me.
Thank you, and Source bless you!!
Welcome to steemit, may you get what you want, be good with us.
Thank you @elnazry! It's wonderful to be and feel welcomed! I am truly so excited about what this community is! May it be everything you need and desire as well!
The first month is indeed difficult being at steemit, but you got a fortune because it could @luzcypher preserve grandfather together to go to the next month.
Yes, he's a good and helpful friend, it's made a big difference! :)
Welcome to Steem @oleblueeye.
Do read A thumb rule for steemit minnows - 50:100:200:25 for starter tips.
Spend time reading Steem Blue Paper to know how Steem blockchian works and if you still have any queries ask them on our Ask me anything about Steemit post and we will try to answer that.
All the Best!!!
Thank you @steemladder! Especially for providing some truly valuable and useful links and tips!
Hi!
As @luzcypher said: "I'm here to say hello!" :-D
Seriously: Welcome to Steemit and I wish you a big success!
Thank you @ylich! Every "hello" is most welcome and appreciated. :) I wish you, and All of us, big success here on Steemit!
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.
Thank you @biljed for the warm welcome! I'm always happy to learn more so I will for sure check out your school. See you around! :)
Welcome to Steemit @oleblueeye!
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.
Your stats on SteemNow
Your stats on SteemWorld
Your stats on SteemD
How to use Minnow Booster
How does Steemit actually work?
Introbot is hosted and managed with donations from @byColeman to help make your journey on Steemit be truly rewarding. Your feedback is always welcome so that we may improve this welcome message.
Oh yea, I have upvoted you and followed you. Many blessings from @introbot & @bycoleman
Thank you @introbot and @bycoleman!
You've clearly put a lot of effort into putting together a great and super helpful intro package for new Steemit users. I for one am very greatful and I'm sure most if not all new Steemians are as well. So, thanks a bunch and please keep up the great work!
Thank you for the kind words and again, welcome to Steemit!
Cheers!
Welcome to Steemit @oleblueeye!
You're going to love it here.
This is a great intro post. The only thing I would add is some more pictures of where you're traveling at the moment. Other than that it's great.
Here are some things you'll find helpful on your journey as a new Steemian.
The Welcome Page
The Frequently Asked Questions
and SteemitHelp.net
I made a post about you and resteemed your post throughout my network so you should see some visits.
I suggest responding to the comments you receive both here and on my post about you. You'll find Steemians to be a very engaging community and very friendly.
One warning though, Steemit is very addictive. Just so you know. Good luck! I'm sure you're going to do well and I can't wait to read your blog. If you need any help just ask.
@luzcypher, thank you so much brother! Sent you a longer reply on your repost. You're the best!
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STOPHello! Excellent article, you're done! Welcome to Steemit, I'm glad to new friends and have followed you, I hope you will follow me as well, wish you successful development of your blog! 😃
Upvoted your post! 😉
Thank you @veseloff! I'll be happy to follow you, as making new friends, from all over the world, is a big part of what Steemit is about! :D
@oleblueeye, thank you for supporting @steemitboard as a witness.
You can click on your award to jump to your Board of Honor
Once again, thanks for your support!
Oh! I never saw this! But you are most welcome @steemitboard. The amount of work and time you clearly put in to making Steemit better for us all absoloutely deserves to be rewarded. Hope you make Witness!
Hi!
Welcome to Steemit. Hope you enjoy ti!
Thank you @stimu! So sorry I took so long to reply, I somehow completely missed your comment. Still finding my way around here I guess 🙄
Hahaha, don't worry. Things happen!
I hope you have really a good time in Steemit!
And, as you wrote on your profile that you're a helper (among other occupations) I hope to see you supporting some of the music initiatives on this platform... ;-)
I invite you to know them, I usually post reviews about these projects.
Have a good time.
I for sure will, @stimu and I'll be following your blog as well. For me personally, the biggest challenge at present is finding and making the time to Steemit. (which I wrote a blog about but haven't yet found time to post 😉 )
You are welcome to the STEEM world of crypto.
I'm @adesojisouljay founder of STEEM MUSIC NIGERIA. If you are a musicians, feel honored to follow @steemmusicng.
Thank you for the welcome, @adesojisouljay! Looks like a very cool blog you've got there. I love how Steemit and Steemians encourage each other to support each other as much as possible!
You're welcome sir... STEEMIT is more than a social media, its a family.
I agree! :)
Welcome to steemit
You can join this discord channel to be taught how to go about how to succeed on steemit and learn business,poetry,art,crypto and get motivated,taught how to make good posts and comment and non plagiarised posts
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Thank you @krystall! That sounds pretty awesome and very helpful. I'm definitely going to be checking that out. (Once I find out what exactly a discord channel is! ;~)
Welcome to Steemit! Cant wait to hear about all your travel adventures! :)
Thank you @maryjaney! I'm looking forward to hearing more of you sing! You're really good!
Also thank you for introducing me to Dtube! I had no idea it existed. What a great alternative to the Other tube! ;D
Hi @oleblueeye... Welcome to steemit. A community born in time of distress to help and bond people of all race together.. My regards to your friend @luzcypher.
Thank you @ifeanyichukwu! The way you describe Steemit is a very true and important aspect of our community. I love how Steemit brings all people of the world all together!
welcome to steemit friend, best regards best wishes ..,
Thank you @khalilputra! Your greeting is appreciated and I wish the best for you as well!
Holaaaa, es bueno descubrir a nuevos usuarios día a día en nuestra red social.
Gracias @ydavgonzalez ! No podría estar más de acuerdo, cada nuevo usuario es emocionante porque cuanto más crece nuestra comunidad, más nos beneficia a todos y más personas se unirán a nosotros, ¡lo que nos ayuda a crecer más!
Welcome to Steemit old friend! Check you out now eh! Married and a dad. Congrats mate! 😉
I know eh? Times they be a changing! Thank you. It has been a truly wonderful, amazing, challenging, educational and magical journey so far. Which is the best kind, in my book. :D
How about you? When are you going to add your lovely dna to the gene pool? ;)
Ha! Probably never James. Separated after 4yrs. Who knows if I will ever find Mr Right plus im getting old now mate. Lol