I don't know if you guys know, but I am currently in United Arab of Emirates. I came here in 2015 and although things started out fine, I lost my job and has been leeching off my friend (Hi, @katiepals!) for the past couple of months! I do not have work now and is only waiting for my visa to get cancelled so I can finally go home to Philippines for good. For the first few months, I asked money from my parents to pay for everything and god knows how expensive it is here compared to Philippines, but my Mom did everything she can to provide and I am very thankful for that.
But when steemit was introduced to me, I was earning and earning really good. I am very much thankful to my good friend @gailbelga for this and to @deveerei for always accommodating my questions about this whole thing. Not to mention the people I met in @steemph who are always so supportive. And of course to the curator who submitted my entry "How I edit my photos using VSCO." and to @curie for appreciating my effort.
Now, let me share to you my first payout which is more than what I was earning as a graphic designer:
When I calculated my earnings 3 days ago, I told myself that I need to buy a new camera for myself this Christmas, but priorities kicked in and I knew I needed to give to my family first. Even when I was earning little as a designer, I always prioritized my family first. And what's better way to surprise my Mom than a monetary Christmas gift? My camera can wait. I needed to pay my debts, too. When I was neglecting monetary support from Mom, my friend shouldered everything from internet to house bills and it has amounted into roughly 21,000 php (around $415.)
Even though I wanted to pay her the full price, I knew I had to reward myself as well for the job well done. This Christmas, I will finally enroll in Sadie Valeri's Online Atelier. I have been meaning to do this for the last 2 years, but I kept on using the money because my 2017 has been really tough. This has always been a dream of mine, and because of this I'll be able to share more artworks in the future as well my project which I'll call Online Atelier Diary inspired my Miss @Jennifer Marie's Atelier Diary over at YouTube.
That's it! Priorities in life: Family, debts, and art! :)
Hoping to pay all of my debts before the year ends!
Steem on!
Thanks for reading!
Cheers!
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Hoping to pay all of my debts before the year ends!
Steem on!
Cheers!
I'm so happy for you!!! ❤❤❤
I've been thinking about cashing out a little bit for Christmas to reward myself 😊 I think the online course is brilliant! I would wish you luck but I know you wont need it. ❤❤
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Thank you so much, Ms. @bearone! <3
Yep! It is Christmas after all! Please wish for hard work instead and perhaps for my depression to lessen in the coming months? Hihi. :) Thank youuu! :*
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You get paid within 7 days?great to see this it inspired me again
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@anupbose, hello! Sorry. It's actually 10 days, I already edited my title. I miscalculated the days. :)
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Awesome and way to go @olaivart! Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year to you!
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Thanks a lot! <3 Merry Christmas to you, too! 2018 will be Steemit's year! Let's claim that!
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@olaivart This is such wonderful news! I'm glad to hear that you're moving back. I too can relate to your struggles :)
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Thank you, mate! I want to be debt-free first more than anything! :D
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I hear ya. let me know how your progress/experience comes along with Sadie's online atelier? Heck, if I had the money I'd join too :P
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I am having problems with my card! Although it has balance, the site keeps on rejecting it. I am so excited! Hihi I already emailed them. :) Will surely post my progress here!
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Wooow congrats @olaivart! Sooo happy for you!
Hahahaha so sad nakahinumdom sad kos akong mga utang nga dapat bayaran hahahaha
Pero at least nana tay pambayad yey! So happy for us!
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Mao gyud, mem! Gusto gyud ko worry free kos kwarta pag-2018 na! Hahahaha! Lablab! <3 Thank youuuu!
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wow galing naman haha, congrats :-)
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Hi, Rye! Salamat din sayo! :) Hihi debt free in 2018 na!
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Naks grabe bai! congraaaaaats. I got a long way to go :)
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Toni, pangutana lang sa akoa if ever naa ka questions ha? Thank youuuu! :) Tsada kayka musulat!
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Congrats!
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Thank you, @zeppelin! ^_^
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