I am sitting here on a late Monday morning, shamelessly enjoying my recent status as a lady of leisure, while my better half is off earning money… and I have a wonderful opportunity to explore this new realm of my reality called Steemit.
I heard about Steem it while listening to a podcast called The Sustainable Living Podcast by Marianne West - who is on Steemit too off course. The episode was called Universal Income - a subject I find quite interesting, but to my surprise, it was not about political experiments in Scandinavia, but about cryptocurrencies and "new" words like Blockchain, Mana and Steemit. Shout out to @Taskmaster4450 who was explaining all these new concepts, and made me investigate immediately, and to @mariannewest for being so enthusiastic!
So here goes. I am already on my second cup of coffee, as making a hot cuppa seems like a great way to procrastinate, when writing can seem so terribly daunting. I should probably be telling you about all the interesting things I will be posting, and how it will enrich your lives and make you smarter - But the truth is, that I am not quite sure yet, how I will be using this blog.
First off, I see this as a place where I can get back into writing again, and practice writing in English. Early last year I got a part-time job that could make ends meet, and it allowed me to delve into the project of starting my own blog - only I got sucked into all the details of graphic design, specs, and planning….and it still only exists "back end". Writing the actual posts was just too hard for me, and I kept going back to finding great looking pictures and thinking about what I could write about, instead of actually writing.
So here I am, trying to write, without the distractions.
My non-existing blog is called Wondergrasp, and I hope I will be able to get that going soon as well. But one thing at a time for now. Wondergrasp is going to be a mix between book recommendations of the non-fiction and "sciency" variety, and my personal musings about the nature of reality and how humans and the universe works. I have a feeling that there might be interesting intersections between the fabric of reality, paranormal experiences, and religion. So some of those interests might bleed over into this platform.
My English writing needs practice, as I am not a native English speaker. I recently moved to England from Denmark to live with my now fiancee(tying the knot this summer). My English is quite good, but I think it is a bit hard to find my voice when writing… I used to be able to play a lot more on my choice of words when writing a Danish travel blog.
A subject that I think I will be writing about is me and my partners quest and plans for a good and meaningful life for us, now and in the future. We would both like to optimize our work-life balance, and ideally just work part-time and maybe spend time working on projects at home - projects that could either supply us with income or reduce our overall expenses. So we are looking into living off-grid, building our own container home, homesteading, and most recently we have been investigating something called One Planet Development in Wales.
So I would like to write about our thoughts and new ideas as they come up, and anything that we might do and learn in the process. We are not really in doing mode yet, as we are still planning a wedding and really need to save a lot more money… we would also like to get the travel bug out of our system before we settle down with 20 chickens and goats to take care of. One of the ideas is to go volunteer and learn about homesteading and permaculture and whatnot as we travel, so it will not be wasted. :) I see several blog posts in the making!!
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After writing this introduction ramble, I think my first post will be about the different little side-hustle ideas I have dabbled in, to try and earn an extra income without leaving the comfort of my home. Some with no success, some with modest results, and one slightly different with some serious earning potential.
Is that a cliffhanger!?! I hope so and will leave you with this for now. Hopefully you are intrigued and want to follow me on "my mission". I am off to explore more of Steemit, I will see you out there!
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Welcome!!! I am so happy that you made it to Steem and I hope that I will be able to help you find your way on this platform.
I am traveling right now and will be without internet until later tomorrow but will share a bunch of tips with you.
To start with, check out @fitinfun. She just wrote a few posts on how to be successful here.
Welcome 👍😀
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Thank you so much Marianne!! It is really something to find people in here that you "know" from real life. It is nice to put a face to the voice that I hear on the podcast. I will look forward to even more tips and check out @fitinfun. Happy travels!!
Hello!
I am glad to see you introducing yourself on Steemit! It can be complicated, but let me suggest some helpful tips! It is important to post quality content and to comment on other user's content so people can get to know you, and you can start earning STEEM!
Feel free to comment, upvote & resteem our content so that you can start to earn Steem!
We hope that helps!
Best,
@charitycurator
your English is pretty much perfect.. nothing to worry about there. Good luck on the platform, I look forward to reading your stuff!
Hi,
This is a lovely introductory post, Thank you for taking the time to write the post and say hello to the community!
I am here to help!
I would encourage you to keep posting and comment on others users content to help make a name for yourself and to get the most out of the platform!
Feel free to comment on my content and I'll up vote your comments! Drop me a follow so you can comment a lot and get a lot of my upvotes!
I have upvoted your post!
Luppers :)
Welcome to Steemit @wondergrasp!
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 does Steemit actually work?
Oh yea, I have upvoted you and followed you. Many blessings!
Welcome wondergrasp!
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Thank you so much for your interest!
Welcome and you already wrote your first post LOL. Sounds to me you have plentyto write about and to share and your English is way better as mine. Most of all I wish you fun overhere!
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Thanks for the nice welcome Kitty :) I just went to your blog, and it seems like you have a lot of good stuff to share too! It was hard to choose which posts to read, so I am now following you and look forward to see what pops up next!
I follow you too, what pops up here depends on my mood and some prompts given. Wish you a great day
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Welcome to steemit @wondergrasp.
Welcome the new steemians. Have a great day!
Welcome to Steemit! You have taken the first step in achieving many goals here at the crossroads of cryptocurrencies, blockchain, and social media. Consistent engagement is needed to progress and grow your following and influence. I am currently working on a weekly post to curate new users and providing them an introduction to the ecosystem. I have selected your post as one I will feature in an upcoming post! I explain this initiative on one of my previous post.
There are a number of great content creators on the platform to help you on your journey. I have recently ran into a great post by @roleerob that is great to get off to a great start here on the ecosystem. As I continue to expand this initiative, I continue to find great content and guides for new users such as this post from @finnian who not only includes a great step-by-step process of registering for #Steemit but also provides great security and engagement tips as well to help you on your journey. Another great user creating content for new Steemians is @paulag who is creating community backed video series on learning to navigate STEEM.
Keep your eyes out for these tips and references to help you on your journey to becoming a minnow! It is also a great idea to follow some of the great projects being built on the #STEEM blockchain. You can see these projects here. Some of these projects provide you the ability to interact and engage within the community and have the potential to provide rewards for your engagement. For example, @actifit is a fitness app that tracks your daily activity which you can post to the blockchain and earn rewards for your participation. Another interesting project is @steemmonsters which is a digital trading card game that enables you to collect and battle with the community all within the #STEEM ecosystem.
Lastly, a new initiative has just been launched by one of our top witnesses @gtg to support new users that become very active and need additional bandwidth to remain actively engaged in an effort to build enough Steem Power to grow your influence and interaction in the ecosystem. I would highly encourage you to visit his post for further instructions. I wish you the best in your future endeavors!
If you're a fan of Marianne, then man oh man you'll be my friend (pronounced "fran"). Hi, I'm Brendan.
Hello Dear,
Welcome to the amazing World of Blogging and Sharing, where originality matters a lot, So be real and avoid any kind of Plagirism.
Steemit is all about community development and meeting new people, so work upon to be a community member and help each other. There are many dapps available for use, which could prove beneficial for your growth.
You can check upon @actifit too to keep yourself fit and healthy and get rewarded.
Most important, Patience & Persistence are two key factors which help you in long run. Do not hurry up.
Upvoted......Steem on !!
Thanks
@steemflow.
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Welcome to the SteemVerse
Marianne is one of my favourite Steemians :D
Nice that you have come to explore and I trust you will enjoy your journey
Welcome to the Steemisphere @wondergrasp! Really enjoyed reading your introductory post.
Nice sense of humor! 😉 When I decided to "jump in," it was my first time to be online. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed writing, about whatever comes to mind. And engaging with others. From all over the world!
I suspect you will as well and "settle in" more quickly than you might think.
You will find a lot of Steemians in the same situation. Most of the time, they make themselves understood well enough. The passion for their chosen topic still comes through.
Some choose to write posts in two languages - English and their native language.
All the best to you in your Steem "journey!" 😊 👍
Congratulations @wondergrasp!
Your post was mentioned in the Steem Hit Parade for newcomers in the following category:
I also upvoted your post to increase its reward
If you like my work to promote newcomers and give them more visibility on the Steem blockchain, consider to vote for my witness!
Thank you @arcange, it is so exciting to get any kind of recognition on here, and your hit parade also inspired me to connect with other newcomers. You got my vote as a witness, even though I am not quite sure what it means yet :) But I am sure you deserve it!
Thank you for your support and witness vote @wondergrasp, really appreciated!
Witnesses are people who secure the blockchain and optionally may provide services like development, community support, etc...
I wish you all the best on your Steem journey.
Welcome wondergrasp to the great community of Steemit, YESS You are a new Steemian now! I saw your #introduceyourself , loved the photo and i am going to ski soon too in Austria, and its nice to meet you.
Blogging, building and uplifting eachother is what steemit needs and what its all about on this blockchain. The best part is that you could earn money too.💴💸💰
I never blogged before I started but I just do. But always be carefull with all your passwords, Never give those up !!
For safety tips visit https://steemit.com/steem/@verhp11/safety-first-first-aid-kit-for-steemians-who-are-just-beginning-this-great-journey from Our fellow steemy @verhp11. The Steemify App I use is great, it is available in the Appstore and free, go cheque it out. Or read this blog
https://steemit.com/busy/@exyle/using-steemify-to-stay-up-to-date-about-the-blockchain-like-project-destiny-please-consider-blockbrothers-for-your-witness-vote
I wish you good luck with steeming and I Will See you around🍀
Your value and input is appreciated!
Good luck with your journey and may you find what you are looking for.
Just remember that all good things come in good time and never giving up is they key to big succes on Steemit.
Please vote for a witness to. Also you could join the SteemTerminal Discord.
Or visit @heyhaveyamet #HHYA and My friend @xcountytravelers for more newbies exposure.
Let me know if this was helpfull or you need more help.
Greetings from Brittandjosie from the Netherlands
I enjoyed reading your first post here on the platform a lot, @wondergrasp. I have featured it in my entry to this week's Pay It Forward curation contest here: https://steemit.com/payitforward/@zorank/pay-it-forward-curation-contest-week-41
Thanks a lot @zorank, as I am saying as a reply to your post on the entry, This is very encouraging and exciting. Thank you for the kind words, and I will do my best :) I am now a follower of both you and @bolko.
Hi there, @wondergrasp. A great first post seen thanks to feature by @zorank! Welcome to our community! Your post has been upvoted by our curation voting trail and resteemed by @steemcuration.
Hi there, @wondergrasp. A great first post seen thanks to feature by @zorank! Welcome to our community! Your post has been upvoted by our curation voting trail and resteemed by @steemcuration.
I really enjoyed reading our introduction post. Your English is great by the way. You have a nice writing style that pulled me to the end of your post.
I look forward to hearing more from you, especially your side-hustle ideas. Congrats on your upcoming marriage!
I highlighted you on the Welcome Wednesday post by @Sndbox
https://steemit.com/community/@sndbox/introducing-newcomers-with-welcome-wednesdays-steemonboarding-contest-7
Thank you for all your kind words, it is very encouraging to hear such great feedback. I will do my very best to make a great side-hustle post! Thanks for highlighting me on the Welcome Wednesday post... I am following and have the page bookmarked for one I need a pat on the back.
Welcome! You're English is very nice - I know native English speakers who are worse! I haven't been writing long (only 3 months or so) but I love this site and I hope you do to! =)
Your post was featured in an entry into @pifc's Curation Contest:Week 41. Posts are selected because the entrant felt you are producing great content and deserve more attention (& rewards) on your post. As such your post has been upvoted and will be visited by other members of the PIFC Community.
We are always looking for new people to join our curation efforts. This is a great way to meet new people and become part of a community that focuses on helping one another.
Want to promote a post for free and have a chance to find some other great content? Check out this week's Pimp Your Post.
The Pay It Forward community also has a Discord Channel if you are interested in learning more about us.
Welcome to Steemit 👋🏼
Wish you a good start an success here on the platform! See you around
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Welcome @wondergrasp. The whole Steemverse is quite a place so take your time with letting all the information soak in. It'll be quite the roller-coast if you stick to it, but one with massive potential when looking into the future possibilities.
You got a follower, because I wanna learn more about your hustles :P
Hey ho! Something magical just happened to my Resource Credits!! Thanks so much, that made a big difference!! I owe you a really good post on side hustles :) And you got a follower because I wanna hear more about your fasting. And you seem like a nice person :)
No problem, I'll keep the delegation for a month or as long as I see fit until you can carry on your own :)
Cool, thanks! :D
Welcome to the community, @wondergrasp!
@taskmaster4450 is definitely an interesting individual to follow. He's always on top of news, when it comes to Steem.
I hope you find a happy place in here. But don't give up too soon. The early months are difficult for everyone. Just keep on pushing and you'll find a fanbase soon enough!
PS: I've find your post because @zorank featured you in his entry for the Pay It Forward Contest
I'd like to invite you to participate in My Art Curation Initiative #7
Hello.
You are the winner of @sndbox welcoming Wednesdays newcomer, recommended by @aftabkhan20 earning you 75% upvote.
Steem on :)
Hey that is amazing! Thank you again for the mention. Steem on indeed!
You welcome :)
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love your balance and Yoda was pretty balanced between his skills, his wisdom, and his comedy hehe.
Welcome to Steemit @wondergrasp. I am sure you will love it here. @mariannewest is wonderful, you picked an awesome person to follow.
Feel free to ask questions, most people are usually very helpful.
You were featured in week 41 of @pifc's Pay It Forward Curation contest by @zorank