So It's been well over a year and a half and my journey here on the Steem Blockchain has been a big one. Not only have I learned things like Markdown, HTML 5, CSS, and literally self taught video editor. This was all made possible because of the intrigue Steem gave me, the willingness to push beyond comfort zones, and learn.

I Ran into many post about this #GratitudeChallenge that was started by @theycallmedan; to see original post just click here but it was @deepsouthpiddlin 's post that made me want o jump on the band wagon and do something different. As most know, I love doing videos but every now and again I do like to write. I really like this imitative and since I don't want Dan thinking I don't like him, I figured I'd participate. I just think this challenge offers so much insight because everyone journey is a finger print, a unique journey in which enriches different peoples lives in so many different ways. The world needs to understand why we love the blockchain so much and why it means so much much to so many.

Steem is a journey,a finger print; unique experience for everyone who dares take on the journey but forever worth every part. The main thing Steem has done for me is purpose, direction, patience, community and human capitol.

Since the start of my blockchain Journey I met some amazing people here in my home of Las Vegas Nevada. @steemcafe @larrymorrison @daveonarrival were among the first people I have had the pleasure of engaging in some bockchain fun. After winning the Block Party tickets, I had the pleasure of getting to know some amazing people. From all walks of life we were under the same Mansion Roof for an entire weekend of Steem Blockchain fun. I got to meet @snook @scarletreaper @rakkasan84 @davedickeyyall @bethvalverde @jayna @MarianneWest @crescendoofpeace @enginewitty @michaeldavid @dreemsteem @ecostaint @ecostainte

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I never thought of the Steem blockchain as money. In fact it wasn't until about 6 months ago that I even dare take on the crypto side of things. My hard work almost never gets unnoticed and is appreciated in ways of affirmation. You see I haven't ever really spent my Steem. I have traded to make more but I have always invested my earnings into Steem Power or gifted/delegated. I'm still very much in the learning phase but I have learned to take my Steem, buy BTC and do short term investing trades. Just my first little experience alone I was about to almost double my Steem. It was my first real understanding of how to put Steem into real world usage. So while I don't view Steem as a source of income, I am starting to understand how Steem is very much currency that you can use for whatever it is you wish. That one day It may be some sort of income. Something to give my children something to help them in the future. I believe in blockchain technology and I believe in Steem. There's a future there for those who work hard and continue to learn. For time and tenure is the only thing that really helps you peel back the layers of your own journey.

YES AND NO. That's a hard question for me. I feel that it isn't always necessary to know that; if you happen not to know. I feel like my journey has been slowly coming together. Like a puzzle or good mystery that ties up all lose ends at finish. I think when I do know that the answer will look me in the face and be the collection of a woman's deep journey into self education and dedication. It will be my life's profile.

I would love to hear @jonyoudyer 's Steem Gratitude Challenge. Just answer the questions and let us know where your steem journey has taken you.....