I will answer the bonus questions
1.the day I droped 3 posts and hardly earned one upvote.
2.Although this is the first time I stumbled on your post,but sincerely speaking I see humility in you,your says a lot about you.
You are being grateful that's contentment,
And going through your long but sense making write-ups you are also a good writer..
I wish you good luck as you step up and happy steeming