I am giving thanks for the blessing that just appeared in my life!!!
@theprophet0 made an announcement that he wanted to provide a plane ticket to Steemfest 2 for someone who truly wanted to go, and who would write a post about it. So that's exactly what I did. I wrote Steemfest Lisbon -- My Birthday Wish. And guess what.....
I WON!!!!!
I AM GOING TO STEEMFEST 2
with a pre-paid ticket from Texas to Lisbon,
gifted to me by @theprophet0!!!!
AND as my birthday will be at the close of Steemfest,
I have just received my birthday wish.
Now @theprophet0 is the youngest witness on Steemit. He is extremely involved in progressive and valuable works, and he is still a teenager. He has a passion for technology and cryptocurrency, he really cares about and supports community, and he donates to charities on the regs!!! (See the @gardenofeden's post: Vote for @theprophet0: Steemit's Youngest Witness Has Returned!!!) You will be amazed at all he supports and what an incredible heart he has based on values. It's truly something to be admired.
I've been extremely excited about the possibilities of attending Steemfest 2 in Portugal. I've never been to Portugal, but I have been to Steemfest 1!!!
Now anyone--and I literally believe that means everyone--who was blessed to be at Steemfest 1, will attest to the fact that it was an experience of a lifetime. We came from far and wide across the globe, and immediately fell into the arms of love. It was as if we were family already--reunited with our people!!! It was as if we were connected all along, and then receiving the opportunity to come back together for common purpose. Great friendships were forged. And now the opportunity arises to create another once in a lifetime experience, this time in Lisbon.
I encourage any of you who missed last Steemfest, and everyone who has any inkling of a desire to go to this one, to get on it and find the way to get there, perhaps just like I did. Those who stayed behind last year expressed how they could feel the energy of Amsterdam and so wished to be a part of it, many very sad that they missed the opportunity. This is one you don't have to miss. You have time to get your shit together and get there. You will be so glad you did when you walk into this world we created together....supportive, encouraging, helpful, giving, loving, sharing, inspiring, dedicated, intelligent, engaging .....
I can only imagine Steemfest 1 amplified by another year, greater engagement and closer relationships, more time for preparing our journey, and having more of a clue what to expect. I can't imagine how @roelandp will top his own magnificence in hosting this event, or that there will be more magic in the air than that which was sparked by our first coming together last year in Amsterdam.
Thank you @theprophet0 for your generosity. I love how you already stand up for what you believe in. I'm really grateful to know you and have you as my witness. Thanks also to @aggroed (another one of my witnesses), @steemfestdreams, and @richardcrill for your interest in helping others and for making a big difference in my life. I am grateful!!
I am excited to see all of you again and to give at least 150 hugs.
That will be easy!!!
Here's a little photo adventure from Steemfest 1 and things you're likely to experience if you come to Lisbon.
.....Just a little taste!....
A quick, easy, and efficiently run check-in. (@roelandp)
Realizing that everyone now has 2 names -- a "real name" and a screen name --
which one do we use? Most of us chose to use our screen names.
Refreshing beverages and other culinary delights.
A free massage.
Tangible access to those "in the know" and "those at the top"!!
Just a few of the ladies - and @robrigo!!! (me, @tatianamoroz, @robrigo, @mrs.steemit and @lisadang)
and a few of the guys, and @saramiller!! (@xanoxt, @ned, @xeroc, @rocket.chat, @burnin, @saramiller, and @shla-rafia)
Hand made art by Steemian Artists. (@ballinconscious, @roelandp, and @skapaneas)
These two divine beings -- the Hilarskis!!! (@anahilarski and @hilarski)
Admirable connections. (@mammasitta and @ned)
Powerful friendships. (sjennon, @firepower and @anyx
Warm embraces. (@rocket.chat and me)
Potent moments to dine (with @ned).
me and @saramiller
and I truly hope you will also meet:
@quinneaker, visionary and founder of the @gardenofeden
Wow, great story that you shared. It is this kind of story i keep hearing in steemit has increased my commitment to steem and other altcoin every other day. I am relative old school and used to believe in fiat system. But steem and others just work their best to bring back the world in balance where people are poor but have great stories to share coule earn money in steemit.
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Steemit is the cutting edge opportunity to change the world as we know it--repairing a system that is beyond broken. I'm glad you are inspired to be part of the solution. Doing it together makes it happen sooner and is more tangible for us all. Glad you're here now @wilkinshui!
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What a touching story. I am in a contest to win a ticket too. I will look forward to seeing you in Lisbon. Happy Birthday in advance. Followed!
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I hope that together we can all generate enough crowd funding to get everyone there who wants to be there. It was truly an expansive experience, and I imagine this one will be even more powerful if that is even possible. I look forward to seeing you in Lisbon too. Blessings on your winnings to come! Thanks for the follow.
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If Steemit is important--making the journey to meet these people is priceless!!! So glad you are making your way there too. It's sure to be powerful!!
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Congratulations! This post has been upvoted from the communal account, @minnowsupport, by lucashunter from the Minnow Support Project. It's a witness project run by aggroed, ausbitbank, teamsteem, theprophet0, and someguy123. The goal is to help Steemit grow by supporting Minnows and creating a social network. Please find us in the Peace, Abundance, and Liberty Network (PALnet) Discord Channel. It's a completely public and open space to all members of the Steemit community who voluntarily choose to be there.
If you like what we're doing please upvote this comment so we can continue to build the community account that's supporting all members.
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I'm happy you won, @everlove! Your post really showed your passion and love for genuine connection - you deserve it!
Hope we will meet in Lisbon! :)
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Steemit has been a huge upgrade to my life. The relationships being built here are beyond believable and I feel are incredibly worthy of dedicated focus. I am super happy for me too and will also be for all those who will make it to LIsbon. This is sure to be an epic event. I appreciate your comment @connecteconomy.
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Yayyy congratulations @everlove
That means we get to meet each other :)
Can't wait :) look out for the big green steem machine https://steemit.com/steemfest/@markwhittam/steemfest-2017-in-the-big-green-steem-machine
So excited to go to steemfest
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I'm so excited too and I am feeling so blessed and overwhelmed with appreciation. I'll be excited to meet you there. I'll be tuning in to see what comes of your community--you know of its great value to me. Blessings on the way @markwhittam. I'm grateful to know you.
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Yes that is exactly what that means!!! I'm excited to hear about your community and what beauty unfolds for you in creating your dream. Thanks for your comment here @markwhittam.
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Oh, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY BEAUTIFUL FRIEND!
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Thank you---I'm celebrating it now, and I shall celebrate until the end of Steemfest....then I'll enjoy the gift that keeps on giving. Love to you beautiful @dreemt! I will hug you there? <3
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This is so awesome!! I am so happy for you! And it was really amazing to see a few of the faces I haven't before. And once again you and I have synchronicity...did you see my post yesterday? About the meetup in NYC? Oh, you should most definitely read it if you haven't, I know you'll love it and be blessed by the synchronicity as well!
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No I didn't see your post but I am headed your way now to see what is brewing. Nothing is by chance----we have much in alignment with each other @dreemit. Grateful for you! <3
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That is so amazing @everlove what a birthday gift and dream come true . Happy Birthday may you be spoiled with love and health . Can the next Steemfest be in Cape Town :) it looks like a lot of fun from your photos
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Great to see you here @louiscpt. I thank you for your upvotes and your attention to my posts. I appreciate all of your support. I think this is the best birthday gift I could receive right now. I'm planning on spoiling myself, actually doing it already with the awareness of the great possibilities unfolding. Cape Town----that would be awesome!!! Will you make it to LIsbon?
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I would have loved to but wont be able to you enjoy and share the memories with us xox
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I will definitely be doing that @louiscpt. While at Steemfest we were definitely in the vortex, so in the moment it felt a bit odd to stop and make a post. But knowing how many people would have loved to be there and the abundance of love shared there, it is only just that we send it back and share the juiciness.
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that was a great post man. Deserved every penny you made. I'm following you now. Keep the good stuff coming!
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Thank you @drpuffnstuff. I'm so glad to be able to tap into the abundance of this community and use it for beneficial purposes. This is a dream come true and I'm so grateful to already know I've received my birthday gift. Thanks for the follow. I appreciate your comment and seeing you here.
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YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY! :D
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Hahahahahahahahahahahaha---oh you're so so so funny @opheliafu!! Looks like we'll be doing some art together.
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY! :D
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Cheers to your birthday wish come to tru. What a blessing it is to have the support of this amazing steem community! :)
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Agreed @yonny!!! This community is astounding and the support received from one another is unfathomable. I can see it is becoming more and more connected, and more of us are benefitting everyday. Kuddos to us all!!!
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Sounds magical! It is magical!!!!
Enthused you received this blessing and I know you will/are cherish(ing) it with such great appreciation and that's even more awesome!!!:))
Love you Shellie!!!!:)
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I love how the Universe just provides. Gratitude runs deep and the blessings keep flowing. This ticket is truly one of the sweet sweet gifts. I'm excited that you are back Michael. Some of my collaborative works were spurred by our together inspirations. Grateful for another opportunity to play with you.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN ADVANCE, I HOPE YOU HAVE A NICE TIME AT STEEMFEST2, THIS WILL REALLY ENCOURAGE PEOPLE AROUND YOU, I WISH I COULD BE THERE.
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Oh so grateful for the birthday wishes @xpency. I have no doubt that I will have an EPIC time at Steemfest2 and that all those who attend will as well. I hope to encourage others to make this event a priority as an investment in the future of Steemit and the relationships we are building together. Thank you for your comment--I truly appreciate your presence here.
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Yay!!! You're here @virtualgrowth. I so appreciate your support and action on my posts. Thanks for being you!
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Most welcome. I wouldn't want to be anyone or anything else. :) ❤
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so there is a picture that has me and @ned on it. Thank you @everlove. You are keep on giving!!
<3
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Ahhh yes it is the two of you!!! The photo is a bit low light blurry--but you are definitely in on that awesome exchange. So glad to share with you again @skapaneas. Hope to see you at Steemfest 2 !! ? !!!
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YOU're .. SO FUN !!!!!! - ))
WERE YOU BorN .. HammerinG on the Dr.Um .. !!! !!!
... of the SOLUTION ?? - ))
IT .. sounds .. GreaT on YOU ... just saying ! - )))))))))
.. ha ha ))))))
LOVELOVELOVE )))
greb'Z )
... PumpeD & reSTEEMed !!! - )))
OH .. and .. I LOVE THIS !!! - )))
" ... I feel Steemit is the digital version of the @gardenofeden, where trust, honor, responsibility, accountability, and freedom are our common values."
... YuM !!! - ))))
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Doesn't that just make you drool @fun-along-theway?!? It is true and the feeling of connection is very powerful on both fronts. We get out of it what we put into it for sure. I was definitely born hammering the drum!!! One of my favorite quotes from @quinneaker is: "There are no problems, just opportunities for solutions!" That changes everything! Thanks for your upvote and resteem. Grateful to see you here.
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YOU ROCK LadY !! - )))
... and, thank YOU (!!) for Play-inG YOUr "P-ART" !! - ))
. .. ''in' ThiS BEING so EASY ... and FUN !! !! !! - ))
... for 'me' - )))
SOLU-TIONS .. = .. SOUL T-iON'S ... like magnetism - )))
INFINITY can NOT lie ... it would ONLY BE lying to ITSELF - )))
LOVE is RE-aLi-TY !! - ))
RE-aLi-TY ... is simply .. ALL that is NOT 'illusion' - )))
... so ILLUSION ... is ALL ... that is NOT .. LOVE !! - ))
L(if)E by "DE_sign" ... moment by moment !! - ))
(P.R.)each_IN-"G" .. to the ChoiR !!!! - ))
... or ... singing 'with' the ChoiR ??? - )))
.. ha ha )))
LOVELOVELOVE )))
greb'Z )
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Singing in tandem does make for great harmony!!! Let's continue to sing and create more verses as we go. Oh what a ride!!!
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.. i AM G(am)E .. i'd i'm "B-RING-IN-G" an EXTRA-ORDINARY AMOUNT of HEAT !!! - ))) ... i'm an "IN(vent)OR" with a BeautifuL MeditativE ConnectioN to NaturE ... i've been woofing since the SP-RING of 09 ... listening as BesT i CaN !!! - ))) i've BEEN "sHOWn" ... ALLoT ( ! ) .. and, IT's T_i'mE for 'me' to SharE - ))
S(in)G(in)G ... is EX(act)LY ... what i have IN M(in)D !!! - )))
... and, i'm APPRECIATING the "T'ONE" of the STEEM COmmUNITY !!! - )))
... thanks for being YOU !! - ))
LOVELOVELOVE )))
greb'Z )
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Let your voice be heard!! Very interested to hear what will flow through you.
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I am happy for you @everlove. Pretty sure everyone would wish to attend Steemfest.
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I am happy for me too @myhealth--and I am happy that this is not the only opportunity for people to win. It will be amazing to share time with other Steemians, funded by helping each other. Thanks for sharing your happiness with me!
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This is absolutely amazing! Props to the wonderful person that made your birthday wish come true!
This community never ceases to amaze and inspire me.
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I am still reeling in amazement myself. Life is so rich when we help each other and this is truly a testament to the beauty of it. I hope others are also inspired to ignite their passion for Steemit. I am grateful to be the recipient of the beauty that flows through this community. Thank you for the birthday wishes and for your comment here @rocking-dave.
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Well you deserve it. You wrote a great article on the subject. Again, congratulations ;)
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Congrats! Happy Birthday! It should be a blast.
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Thanks for the birthday happiness @bluethread. I have no doubt it will be an astounding event and I feel certain that all of us will benefit greatly by coming together. Thanks for your comment.
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Hey great news! Congratulations you lovely human :D
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Awe----thanks @handsolo. I'm feeling incredibly blessed. <3
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Congratulations @everlove!
May I ask why @quinneaker isn't posting anymore? Hope all is well.
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Thanks for the congrats @acidyo.
@quinneaker has taken some personal time, including attending to his priority--his children. I imagine that soon he will be back . It'll be a blessing to have another dose of the quinnspiration! I appreciate your asking.
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Thanks for the info! :) Yeah I liked reading his content, that sounds like more important priorities, though!
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You're welcome. @quinneaker always has powerful insights to share. If his children weren't his priority, his message would not be potent. The future of humanity depends upon the children and our ability as parents to create change. So glad you're tuned into the power of that @acidyo. <3
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Incredibly wonderful news, I'm so Happy for you.
I just heard from @hilarski that a steemit event might be in the works for Panama!
Life is Good @ steemit.com
Have a Great trip & Looking forward to all your posts about it :-)
Cheers
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PANAMA!!!! Another dream to come true! Life is good indeed, because we make it so!
I'm already excited to share this journey. The support here is overwhelming. I appreciate your comment @codypanama!! I'll definitely tip a few for you!
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Wow. Thx for sharing ur amazing story :0) congrats. So wort a upvote
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Thanks for reading @saffisara!! I'm grateful to share the epicness of Steemit and the powerful support we provide for one another. Your upvote is appreciated!!
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Ur welcome and thx again
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Very nice sunset
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Thank you @kurniaprabot. I took this picture out of the plane window on my return from Steemfest 1. I appreciate your comment.
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You wellcome everlove
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super awesome, congrats that the wish came true. that's super cool!
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I just LOVE how that works!!! Ask and you shall receive!!! WoW!
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Wow congratulation @everlove for winning a free ticket to lisbon. I hoped you enjoy have fun. Regards and goodluck
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Thank you @crisgojar for your comment and well wishes. I will definitely have fun and spread it around.
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Have a great day fellow steemian
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Oh yes I am---with news like this, it would be hard not to. I appreciate your comment @cem!
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You are welcome. Steem on!
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That's awesome, Happy Birthday and congratulations! Enjoy Steemfest!!! I'd love to go myself, but I'll have to wait until next years for sure.
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I appreciate the birthday wishes and the congrats!!! This is a powerful sign to me that it is important that I attend. I'm going to engage it fully. Would love to have you there--whatever year it happens to be @kemosabe. I'll be sharing it from Lisbon!!
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Congratulations @everlove
You took 56 place in my Top 100 of posts
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Wow!! That's quite the surprise! Thanks for the recognition and the mention @exan. I appreciate your efforts!!! Blessings!!
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What a truly positive and awesome experience. Actually your whole blog gives off that vibe! You found a follower :)
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