I officially joined the Steemit blockchain on 12/15/2017. It was a new world I wasn't sure I was ready for. I am not a writer. I had no idea what I could post or do that would make any difference. My primary purpose for joining at the time was extra money for a car. There were few people on Facebook that suggested I try out Steemit. I found out that they had absolutely no clue what they were talking about. They heard something and so on.
I had set some goals for myself.
I didn't know what to shoot for. Everything was completely foreign to me. The more I read the more I got confused and got to that dreaded point. Why am I doing this?
It was at that time, I was discovering groups, initiatives. I figured if I found a purpose then that would give me a direction.
My direction became, helping others like myself. The lowly plankton that drifts around seemingly without purpose. Plankton have a purpose, they provide nourishment. So why couldn't I do the same? So I set my purpose as just that, helping and encouraging others.
I am trying really hard not to bog this down with details. It's not an anniversary/birthday post it's an I am going to meet this achievement post. I guess the easy way to say this is because of my wanting to help others and the choice I made with my postings opened doors, that I didn't know where there. With a lot of help and encouragement from 2 people that have stood by me enough to do what they can to help and delegate some SP to me 
The goal was to have this happen before HF20. Sadly, HF20 sucked the life out of me in addition to so many others. I was starting to see increased payouts, had people following me that wanted to not because they wanted me to follow them. HF20 hit and my payouts almost disappeared. I little disconcerting for someone like me. I lost faith in the platform. I showed up to make my commitments, but my posting was few and far between. It still isn't where I want it, it will get there though.
So, current goal ...Make Minnow by the end of June! Crazy not at all. 13 days to make 30 SP. I am currently sitting at 470 SP (my own) With a little dedication and some love, it is completely doable.
@thedarkhorse and @simplymike Thank you so much for helping get me this far. I honestly thought this was going to take me another 6 months at least. It even seemed unobtainable. I keep joking with @simplymike that I want to be like her when I grow up. I'm probably going to get in trouble for this. I have met so many wonderful people through this platform. @simplymike is one of the most generous and helpful people on this platform. She helps others achieve their goals. What seems like a little to some is a big thing to those who are helped. @thedarkhorse, you've kept me going. I'm glad you had faith in me when I didn't. You are another one that I don't think people see your generosity. You didn't have to help me out like you have. Just like with 
@pifc it all started from that one incident that affected and lead you to do more for others.
@wolfhart. He believed in me more than I do myself. He helped me to change perspective in a lot of ways. Would tell me when I was being too female LOL.@wolfhart of their support in general. I know he was keeping an eye on things. RIP my friend.
@quochuy (steem witness)Thank you for your continued support!
Love,
