@ceres.outpost (Cory Hill) - you have one of the best self introduction that I have seen. It is only day 46 here for me, but, it felt like a long time - from the learning curve standpoint - I have learned a few lessons in a short time.
This platform is truly free - and with freedom, comes with responsibilities.
You are living the dream that I have - congratulations to you for your wise choices.

My dream, however, is to purchase about 100 acres of timberland in the Ozarks of Arkansas and live off of the land and live off-grid - raising fish, chicken, goats, pigs and organic farming. I also plan to be able to generate some business and income via the internet and hopefully including my professional experience in Artificial Intelligence.

The most important information is on https://steemd.com. For example, check me out first at: https://steemd.com/@freedomshift to know all about me if you wish.
The beauty of a blockchain based platform and ecosystem is that everything is permanently recorded and have no central control - e.g., keep your keys and password safe and use appropriately because there is no one or no process to recover them (with one exception).
Look me up to see if you can use my help or input here.
All the best!