I have been a member on here for two months now and in that time I have read and digested more about cryptocurrancies and bitcoins than I ever thought I would need to know. I have commented and explored a whole new world and for that I am grateful, more than that I am grateful to the man who pushed me to join - for that I thank him deeply.
With the bitcoins and crypto aside I have also seen more beautiful pictures of places I would love to visit, read posts that leave me with a tear in my eye, poetry that warms my heart and blogs that make me laugh out loud.
All of this and so much more make up the Steemit community and so much more.
When I first joined I was a bit dubious as I had no idea what to expect, there was no way to know exactly who I was talking with or interacting with, I had no protection for want of a better word from cyber people be they genuine or weird so when I wrote my ' introduce myself' post I just gave the normal bland requirement - it was me but not the whole me - hence this post
Two months on and I am still here so who am I ?
Hello and let me tell you a bit about myself. My user name is gattino and this is not a random name but I name I have answered to for about 10 years now so it is a part of me. I am a mother of two, a girl and a boy and grandmother of two a girl and a boy ( guess we like even in our family ) I love my children with my heart but I think if possible I love my grandchildren just a tiny bit more but don't tell the kids that. I loOK after my grandchildren on my day off if my daughter is working and I am a dad hand at making things with play dough as well as racing cars and dressing dollies
I love to read and you will always find me with a book in my hand or in my handbag ready for that spare 5 minutes of my day.
I work long hours in an industry that is hated by many, I have seen grown men reduced to tears as well as threatened with a knife. Verbal abuse is common place and whilst it's hard to hear Unfortunatly you do get used to it. What is this evil job I hear you ask ? I am what is called a Turf Accountant - I work for a bookmaker. I love my job, love the people I get to see on a daily basis, the ones who smile at you and call you love, bring you coffee just because they know it's going to be a long day, the ones who don't bet but just want a chat. At the same time I don't like people feeding the machines for hours on end, knowing they are losing everything but I am powerless to stop them because they refuse to stop, they need to recoup what they have lost, chase the money, get it back and maybe they will but I can guarantee they will be back the next day trying to win more.
I live in the UK and holiday in Florida at least once a year, usually the end of September as it has special meaning for me and a friend. I love the beaches and the weather ( I love the sun and the heat but have to be careful as I have an issue with skin cancer last year ) I find it so relaxing to sit on the beach at 5am with a book and coffee, waiting for the world to wake up, alone and at peace. I have stayed on beaches right next to the sea and there is something so soothing about falling asleep to the sound of the waves. One confession is that as much as I love the sea I cannot swim - well I swim like a brick I was told !! That does not deter me from going into the sea but I make sure I have company with me in case I get into trouble. I love jumping waves - that split second when you are weightless before you crash down.
My dreams and goals for the coming year ?? I want to learn more about bitcoins and cryptocurrancies. I would love my children and grandchildren to learn about them as well ( grandchildren might be a bit to young ) I want the financial freedom to reduce my hours and travel more. I would love to meet more people and hear more about their lives as well. I want to be an active part of this community in what ever way I can. I want to read more. Oohh and I really want to go see Bon jovi in concert again !!
I am sure there is more to me but I am at a loss what else to say so will finish it there
This is me - thank you for having me !!
Welcome to the community. Let's learn crypto currency together in 2018.
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