Hey Steemit! Finally we found each other. I'm a swiss writer and artist currently living in Mexico!!! Arriba!!

in introduceyourself •  7 years ago 

First of: Despite the tacos and the mexican music all around me: Have you ever had a crush on a girl or boy from the 6th grade, while you were still a 5th-grader? 

THAT'S HOW I FEEL NOW!

For so long I've just been starring at her, and just now... a friend "accidentally" pushed me into her, she looks at me and waits for me to say something...

My face turns red, I'm blushing, I'm slighty overwhelmed and I don't know what to say. So I go on with the first thing that comes to mind:

"Aehm, hi Steemit!" (with a smile of course)

"My name is Sam, I'm a swiss writer and artist currently living in Mexico."

An okay start... I think... Are you still here?


"I have my own readership on my personal blog that I run and update daily. (A practice that I encourage everyone to do btw. Facing a blank piece of paper daily is a true practice of surrendering. I guess, many fellow writers can agree with me.)

I love to write and, thank god writing does not necessarily mean to be correct at all times. It is a mess and to me it means to open my heart, to share my truth, to question, to break rules, to take different perspectives - and first and foremost to enjoy the battle of creativity.

My personal blog is updated daily at the moment. And the posts usually take no longer than 1-2min to read. They are about life, love, intimacy, sex, fear, human connections and my evolution as a young man following his heart.

In case I caught your curiosity, here's the link to my blog: https://www.samryter.com/blog"

Wow... I feel better now... I actually feel this can become a good relationship with us... 


However here are a few possible dealbreakers for our romantic-relationship...

...I thought I tell them right away... I learned that in the past... painfully.

"So, as said above, I'm currently living in Mexico. And... there's a woman by my side. Who I love very much. So if that's okay for you... (?) Her name is Orsi, and she is a photographer and does beautiful multimedia art. Here's a picture of us:

We also have a little dog with us. His name is Samu (yes, like my name but with an U at the end - you pronounce it "Shamu"). He already masters the art of happiness:

I'm an author of  2 books (1 non-fiction & 1 short-story book) and currently spend my time finishing off my first novel - and hell, writing a novel is a whole new level for me.

Next to that, I craft my daily posts for my blog and readership. Who had been growing to around 3000 people the past 2 years."

And now: IM HERE!

(not blushing so much anymore. I actually feel good and I'm glad I've sat down and wrote this post. It's always the same story: Procrastination is the greatest enemy of any artist. At the same time, there are not many more rewarding feelings than when you sit down in the evening and can say: "I did it anyways. Despite the all the fears, and despite the doubts. I'm glad and happy!)

Life is still sometimes like being in 5th grade. And I still face some resistance and a fear at times. But the good news; the older I grow, the more I learn to face them. After all, you are not that scary... thanks for the patience.

What I intend to do here:

Being here on this platform is another step for me to just do what I most love doing. To express my art, to challenge myself to post a daily article. And to connect with some of you!

I will write short notes (1-2min in lenght) about life, love, intimacy, and everything else that feels important to talk about.

I look forward to this task, to connect with some of you and... simply... do my art - may it inspire you, give you new insights and and maybe, at times, it will give you a different perspective about your own life.

My best wishes,

Sam

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Continue doing good post.
Kind Regards,
@lytieulong

thank you! :)

Welcome to Steemit, Sam. I guess, in my opinion; Use Steemit as your personal diary. A place to compile and share your thoughts on any subject. Some blogs without effort may do well, and others that you created with the finest, finesse may not get noticed. There is no method to success here apart from reinvesting in yourself, and being fairly consistent.

Best of luck!

Hi @rcarter , thank you for this! Great to have some advice from experienced steemians! I'm glad! thank you!

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Hello, sams-world! Wish you a very inspired experience here in this very cool community with many nice people :) It is my pleasure to meet you.

By the way, there are several groups you as a newcomer can join. They will stay with you for your journey, helping and mentoring along the way.

@greetersguild invite link https://discord.gg/AkzNSKx
@newbieresteemday invite link https://discord.gg/2ZcAxsU

Thanks @cheneats - I got introduced to greetersguild and newbieresteemday a few days ago... I'm just, trying to figure it all out now... :) thanks for sharing again though, gives me good hope!
Best wishes,
Sam

welcome to Steemit!!!best of luck!!

thank you! miss or mister from @viral-video :)

<3

Schon ein paar Tage her, aber willkommen in der steemit community :-)

hey! danke kevin! schön mein deutsch wieder etwas aufzufrischen! :D

Gerne Sam 😊

Welcome bro!

Thanks a lot buddy!


Welcome to Steemit @sams-world!

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Hey Sam, nice to meet you and welcome to steemit. I'm an American writer living most of the year in Mexico City... Where in Mexico do you live?

Hey Nate, thank you! this is great news. I'm currently in Puerto Escondido. But we're considering to make a move to Sayulita in the next couple months. Let's connect anyways! thanks for reaching out ;)

hey that's great. Oaxaca is amazing!

oh yes it is!

Hallo @sams-world, herzlich willkommen auf Steemit.

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Hey dear
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Hey dear, thank you for the invitation! ;)

A warm welcome to Steemit. This is a great community and I know you will have a great time here.
I want to invite you to join the discord channel #steemschools https://discord.gg/TaZFW5r and we will teach and support you to grow in the Steemit Community. We can also help you choose the right topic to attract readers, to use the right tags to get more visibility, how to make quality posts and comments on Steemit, how to sell your products, business strategies and tips on how to make more money on Steemit and in life.

hey Jennifer, I will try it out, thanks!

Great! See you soon!

Welcome to Steemit, @sams-world! Something tells me you are going to be a worthy addition to the platform, looking forward to reading more from you, Orsi and Samu :) Enjoy!

Thank you @heverisson for your words! :) They drew a smile on my face. I look forward to what the future brings! Thank you!

"I love to write and, thank god writing does not necessarily mean to be correct at all times. It is a mess and to me it means to open my heart, to share my truth, to question, to break rules, to take different perspectives - and first and foremost to enjoy the battle of creativity."

Always enjoy the battle, my friend! Welcome to Steemit! Looking forward to learning more about you through your awesome writing style! I can tell, you already know the basics... write about what you love and love what you write! If you need any help, please feel free to ask away! Also, feel free to use the @newbieresteemday for some extra exposure and if its of quality, theyll come show you some love! Keep up the great work! :)

@smylie2005 thank you for your kind words, and for taking the time to write this welcome message! Apologies, I'm still super fresh here, so I have this question: how could I use the @newbieresteemday? thanks already!

No problem! The issue is with how I wrote that, not you! lol It was supposed to say, feel free to use the #newbieresteemday tag! @newbieresteemday is a group on Steemit that is aimed at helping out newbies, giving them a little extra exposure and showing them the ropes. You can use the tag just as you did #introduceyourself or #writer tag. If you want to see a little more about the group in general, give it a search or simply click HERE! There you can check out what we are about and follow for more. Youll also see the discord address which is very beneficial if you have Discord. Any other questions, hit me up! :)

aaah nooowww everrrything is clear!! :) again thanks a lot for explaining and taking the time!!

Haha! Glad I could clear it up for you! No problem at all!

and thank you for the re-steem @smylie2005 I appreciate it very much!

Youre most welcome :) Keep up the good work!

Wow, that's quite an impressive resume @sams-world, haha.
Steemit was made for you. As it appears that you already have a great handle on creating content, to help you get your head around how to use steemit to reach your goals, I'd like to share with you, my beginners series.
Don't waste your votes on them though, they are for you to learn. I went from reputation 25 to 40 in just 10 days, and this video series will show you how :) Part one is only 1 minute.
Beginners LUCK - Labouring Under Correct Knowledge - Part 1 - Intro
Again, welcome! And good LUCK (Labouring Under Correct Knowledge)
Peace.

Thank YOU! :) just taking it in now! so far I literally had no chance to learn about "reputation points" and all other. But this will help a ton! So glad for this! Thanks

All good, there is a lot to learn :) these vids will help prioritise what's important :)
Peace.

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It can all be really overwhelming, so feel free to ask away, and enjoy your stay here in Steemville!

xx~Lady Steem

Lady Steem :) thank you for your support! I will, for sure, go and have a look!

What a way to make an introduction! This was awesome to read and you have the perfect vibe to bring here on Steemit. Your topics of interest I believe will bring you great success. Writing is hard to do everyday and you were right when you said it is a battle of creativity. Samu seems to be really tired after all of his reading! I hope that Steemit can become a success for you just as your blog has 😊

Steemit Greeters Guild Welcomes You To This Amazing Community!

haha, what an amazing comment! I'm so glad to read it now.. draws a big smile on my face! Thank you for the encouraging and uplifting words. Haww..you caught my interest, just by hitting such an awesome comment :) I'll go and check your channel out right now. :)

Best wishes to you my friend!
Sam

You are a cool man with a lovely girl and dog.

@joeyarnoldvn thank you Joey. :) btw. I just scrolled over your profile, and I like your consistency and creativity! keep it up, look forward to read more!

awesome