Hello from Beautiful Canada!

 There never is a memorable way to truly #introduceyourself without sounding like a complete lunatic. So forgive my rambling. Here goes...

I love the written word in its many forms, believe in karma, and welcome a good conversation regardless of opinion. 

Steemit hit my radar not too long ago thanks to my partner who is a strong believer and supporter of cryptocurrency. Ask me about it, and I will tell you I have much to learn. But when I realized there's a global platform to communicate and maybe cross paths with people outside of my normal social or professional circles, well, you've piqued my interest. Throw in the potential to be part of something massive, I'm making popcorn and sticking around.

You see, I've spent a fair part of my life working in Canadian publishing and mass media writing, editing and blogging. Somewhere along the way, I realized I had stopped writing for myself and a paycheck superceded personal views, opinions and ethics. While I met some fantastic and life-long friends along the way, I also saw the worst in people through their version of corporate success. The cubicle life is not for me.

Having said that...journalism, marketing, online content, blogging...call it what you like. The written word continues to reinvent itself through all mediums and I still want to be a part of it because I think I still have a lot to say. Even if no one's listening. More so, I still have much to learn.

So far?

I believe empathy should trump apathy and that kindness is contagious. The human spirit is more resilient than we think. Experience, whether positive or not, reminds us we are all students of life. Time is precious, life is beautiful and despite all that media feeds us, I still believe people are genuinely good.

Humility is a lost art and words are often lost in translation. I try to be mindful that no matter how intelligent, privileged or talented we think we are, it can all be gone in a heartbeat. I'll always cheer for the underdog because that's the person who appreciates the good when it happens and has learned not to take anyone or anything for granted.

Weaknesses: English literature, leather journals, space-age pens, '80s new wave (Depeche Mode, Bragg, Weller, The Pogues), indie alt & strong martinis.

Favourite cities: NY, London, Nashville, Vancouver & TO.

Bucket list: China, Northern Lights, learn to swim (that's right...I live in one of the most beautiful countries in the world with plenty of stunning lakes and I can't swim to save my damn life), bathe an elephant, play bingo in a bingo hall, and chase a tornado (not really, I'm adventurous but not cray-cray).

If you're still with me, I applaud your stellar attention span. I mean that. Thanks for the taking the time (you will never get back) to read my first post. Please don't be a stranger. Comments, suggestions and even a friendly hello are always welcome.

Cheers to the Steemit community...wherever you are.

Best,

Vintage-K