Hi Folks!
This is more of a re-introduction for me, as I have been in and around this arena since mid-2017… but haven’t got round to a Hive intro since its inception a few months back.
I first joined Steem back at the end of June 2017, and since then have had a few bursts of involvement and some time sat back, but always keeping an eye on what’s going on and where things may be heading.
My first involvement came following a random guy on social media shouting about how successful his last couple of posts were, what they were earning, and how this was real money and not to be missed. I was intrigued, yet skeptical. I wasn’t sure, but felt there could be something there. Worth a look.
So yes, attracted by the (potential) cash, although no idea at that stage about community or the offsprouts of projects and overall technological shift.
It took me a while to get to grips with - still am! - which I think is quite common amongst non-techies as there’s a fair bit to get your head around. Now, I’m no dud with technology and have reasonable levels of intelligence, but still, quite the learning curve with all the different aspects. Thankfully, there are some easier routes in these days as it’s being catered (attempted to be anyway) to ‘normies’, as it needs to be. Still a way to go but getting smoother.
Ultimately, people won’t care too much about the ins and outs of it all, they’ll just log in and play their games or whatever and pick up a few coins in the process. Who knows all about the back end of the internet for example, but people still log in every day and use it for work, entertainment, or good old fashioned time wasting.
Initially in those days of 2017 I got a bit motivated, then lost a little interest as I wasn't sure if it was worth my time. But I decided to take the plunge and go to SteemFest 2 in November of that year in Lisbon, Portugal! There I had a great time, met some interesting people, learnt a lot, and drank plenty. I wrote a few posts on that experience which are linked to in this one.
In the 3 years since I’ve dipped in and out. I’ve written a fair bit, got involved some, but also spent a lot of that time taking a back seat. But I’ve always kept watching. And accumulating. I’ve built my account to over 30,000 HIVE Power, 4000 LEO staked, more than 100k AFIT, 25k SPORTS and 1000+ STEM, along with some other bits and bobs. Not emphatic for sure, but steady, and a good base.
Outside of all this, I’m a freelance writer originally from Devon, England. I’ve spent much of the last decade in and around Spain, living a few years in Madrid along with some time in the Canary Islands and other travel here and there.
Right now, I’m looking to get involved a bit more. More importantly - create and build much more (not just on Hive but in general). I feel I’ve stagnated in terms of producing and I’ve been consuming too much, which is especially bad with all the crap flying round these days. Less mindless scrolling, more mindful creating, and really picking things up and making the most of the opportunities we’ve been given.
So, I’ll be using this space for my musings. I think PeakD might be the best for general postings, I write a fair bit on travel so tend to use 
I’d like to think 
Some content might be more journal style with no real direction, just random thoughts. And others might be a bit deeper or more specific or entertaining etc. It’s all well and good promising daily content but that depends on circumstances, although several times a week is worth going for (and more if the microblogging aspect takes off).
How’s it going for you?
Cheers, Adam
@adambarratt
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