Hello World, I'm Johnyliltoe

When I first joined SteemIt I didn't think much of it. I've dabbled in Reddit and had twitter and facebook accounts for forever, but I've never been much into social media.

I don't particularly expect that to change.

Steem is something special though. Maybe it's the rewards, maybe it's the community, but I actually feel compelled to be involved.

And so, after a few days of this and that, I think some introductions are in order.

My name is Chris. By trade I guess I'm a software tester, but I've got a colorful career with varying skills that don't always match up. So I'm not always sure what to call myself. I work in software development, that much is certain.

For about 3 years now (my hair is now nearly twice the length in the above video) I've been casually running a primarily gaming-related YouTube channel. Limited success, but it's more of an occasional hobby anyway. The people you meet when you put yourself out there are probably the best aspect of it. Guess to some extent I'm hoping for the same here.

I also enjoy writing stories and poetry, though I've found it difficult to focus on one project long enough to actually get past a first chapter. Not much of an outdoorsy type, though I do enjoy the occasional hike through the mountains. I live in B.C. Canada so I don't have to go far to find a trail.

My goal here is pretty simple. Have a positive experience. Money is great, but I've been down this road before. You focus on money that that's all that starts to matter. It's draining. It's oppressive. You focus your energy on money and it simply loses it's value. What good is wealth if you're not happy? In this microbiome that mixes business with pleasure I'm taking the stance that this time it's all about the fun.

I like variety, so you might see me just about anywhere, but I do have a lean towards the politics and puzzle channels. I keep up with contests too. I'm a little bit competitive, and like I said, Money's great if you don't let it take control.

That's me in a nutshell. I look forward to meeting some fantastic people and bitter rivals. Ask me anything if you wish, I'm not a private person by a long shot.