Many of you have been wondering how and why I seem to be giving all of my rewards away through a writing contest. Some have suggested that I'm "crazy", "rich" or "both".
Those that guessed I'm crazy, are closer to the truth. If I were rich, I wouldn't have needed to sell my blood this week to feed my cat and two visiting strays. Oh, I almost forgot...a baby possum too.
Now it isn't as if I'm a big fan of possums, but I watched that thing grow from the size of a chipmunk, along with it's sibling that used to sneak around my yard in the wee hours. Their mom had disappeared shortly before that, and I think something bad had happened to her.
Anyway, her two little kids were left to fend for themselves, with one being mean to the other. The darker colored baby, would hiss and lunge at the lighter one and hog up all the scraps I threw out for them. The poor shy little thing would back off in fear, then amble away to wait at a distance for their chance at eating.
In time, I stopped seeing the darker one. A neighbor told me that he had seen two dead possums in the road recently, so maybe that explains it? Karma? Perhaps. The lighter possum though, is still alive and seemingly doing well.
Back to the point:
If any of you noticed, my rep has gone up, but not the over-all value of my account; it has hovered at about the same monetary amount, but that's okay. Sure I can use some extra funds to supplement my retirement income, but up until recently, I was doing okay 'money wise'
I had been doing pretty much what I wanted to, and my monthly expenses were being met with a little left to spare...until; my rent was raised, my cable bill was raised, my phone service went up, electric company raised their rates, food prices jumped a bit, etc.
Can I remedy that? Yes, but I haven't. Why??? Who the freak knows??? I certainly don't. I just keep on doing my little thing here on steemit; "paying it forward" I think is the term most used here?
Anyway, there you have it; a little insight into AverageOutsider and his 'craziness' I've been a little crazy my whole life, so why change now? I'm still alive after all these years.
Well, that's about it for now; it's time to feed the cats again and that little possum in the yard; it's getting pretty dark outside now, he or she will be sneaking around out there soon enough.
LOVE THE ANIMALS
Regards,
Crazy in all the right ways I would say...
We live in a world where the guy who sells his blood to feed the less fortunate (human or animal is not relevant.) is likely to live by pretty modest means (was that a polite way of putting it???)
And the guy who gets a 10 million kickback from Wall street to fund a venture with money he made screwing over some third world country probably has all he needs to become a world leader.
The way you have started your journey with a focus on @steembasicincome kind of lets us know what we need to know about you! The focus on the guiding purpose behind the project is stunning!
I'm sure people will kick my ass for not using this comment to tell you to look after your own needs first...But I think I have a pretty decent grasp on who you are as a man, from a time when I read over your earliest posts here. In some ways, despite our different locale, way of life etc in some ways I regard you as a kindred spirit. Be they human or animal...I gotta say I would expect nothing less from you my friend!
If either of us dropped dead tomorrow, our last thought would not be regret from never getting to buy that gold Rolex or that $15000 Armani suit...Some are born that way and some most certainly are not.
I cannot speak for you Sir, but I was only given one ticket for life...As far as I understand, I do not get to have one more spin round the track to "do it properly this time!"
Life is to be lived according to a set of core beliefs, principles and morals and NO I most definitely do not mean those ones that are spoon fed to us by media, government and religious institutions. I mean those ones that burn inside when we do something out of line with who we are and what we know to be right or wrong. Those ones that give us a satisfying "pat on the back for being a good guy" type of feeling.
Keep doing what you do man in accordance with who you are, this comes with it's own rewards and yes it also comes with some crappy sacrifices at times too.
What's a human to do?
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Lol...Yes, that was quite a polite way of stating it...Thanks for the in depth thoughts you took the time to respond with.
Have a happy day; friend.
PS. It occurred to me that this post might have been a bit misleading. I'm not struggling financially...just get short of cash at times like many of us. My intent for now, was to try and live off just my retirement 'income'. Other investments that I may have are not easily liquidable.
Just wanted to clarify, that this is 'not' a cry in the dark....
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No...No I realize that man @averageoutsider
I also don't think that you would go that route even if you did find yourself in that situation. I understand your situation from recent exchanges we've had.
So while you are around/online...Recently anyway...I have a mini favour to ask!
Feel free to tell me to take a hike haha. I am wondering if you would authorise me to use a couple of your personal pictures from your early posts? I have always known that when I got a decent spell of time I wanted to promote the contest you run as I sincerely believe it needs a lil more exposure. I have almost 3 weeks away from work...so it's now or never lol ;)
If you would approve that request I'd be incredibly grateful :)
The post they would be used in is already written to be posted tonight if possible...I did not want to presume.
Either way, take great care my friend :)
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You can use the pics that you find on my earlier posts...
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In my opinion, the craziest people are the best! Keep doing you :)
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Hi @gouldingv ; thank you for the compliment and inspiration.
Have a wonderful day.
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hi @averageoutsider
didn't hear from you in a while and I just accidently bumped into your post.
is @averageoutsider "he" ? not "she"? When I looked at your profile photos I always though that you're female :)
Yours,
Piotr
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I'm a 'he'...I changed my profile pic awhile ago to better fit my style of posting at the time, and wondered if the pic might be misleading. Was about to change it again for that reason.
This is me:
I'm doing well enough, how about you? I see you've been busy with your promotional content.
Regards,
'Outsider'
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I'm so sorry to hear that your expenses went up, but I admire what you're doing for these Critters. You have a very kind heart. And I know that kindness is always rewarded. I am following your account, and if I can I will participate in your contests. My medical has climbed in the last couple of months. I'm getting BOTOX for migraines now and I was hit with my first ever kidney stone, following on the heels of that, I got to poison oak the first time in my life simply by below my livingroom window, a quite severe case. Who knew??
I survived all of that and here I am again LOL. Good luck to the babies and to you.
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Thank you for responding @wandrnrose7 . Wow...you've been having quite a few misfortunes lately. I do wish you well.
Helping 'another' is truly helping ourselves as well...What we project outwardly, reflects back...kind of like looking into a mirror.
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Thank you. It makes me even more grateful for the good health I still have. A bit of suffering quickly reminds me of how much so many others must deal with daily. My migraines are currently controlled with botox and each day I am so glad not to have one.
I agree with helping others! It's nice to meet you.
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