About me, owner of a small landscaping company, entrepreneur, photography enthusiast
Hobbies: photography, archery, writing, conspiracy theories, comedy movies.
My Life Theme is "All In" I had it tattooed on my arm after completing an addictions program 3 years ago. It's a slogan I lived by through the good and bad in my life. When I decide on a course of action, i go all in 100%.
Recently celebrated 3 years of sobriety after a long struggle with alcohol addiction, in my first year of recovery I found journalling, meditation and exercise helped me get through. I soon found that writing and photography were hobbies I tried and took a liking to.
I currently suffer from social anxiety, and find it easier to communicate by email and online, but it’s something I’m constantly working at getting better, meeting people at the gym, at archery courses and a small photography club are all making substancial dents in the real world isolation as I steadily push myself out of my comfort zone.
When I found out about steemit, i thought it may be a good platform to showcase some of my photography and meet other photographers to get tips to better my trade.
Also as I will be posting some tips and experiences I’ve had dealing with social anxiety, which will hopefully help anyone else going through it.
The information in so many subjects here, and the community support from day one is like nothing I’ve ever experienced right from day one. I’m proud to be a part of this community and look forward to seeing where we take it.
Thank you all :)
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Thank you very much for reading my intro and the tip. Will be adding photos and articles on a regular basis. followed :)
Cool, great post! follow me and I will follow you!
I'm a landscaper and have anxiety too. Definitely find it easier to communicate through writing. Look forward to your posts.
Thank you for your reply, anxiety is a hard thing to face alone, talking about it is good therapy :) followed
Hi! I'm new here too:-) Hope you will like it here, I still try to find out how everything works... But I'm also a photographer (hobby), nice to meet you!
Nice to meet you as well, I added you to my follows, I'm getting my new camera tomorrow so will be posting pics soon.
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Welcome! I am sure you are going to love Steemit! Keep posting and share your ideas! :-) I am a Brazilian journalost and writer, living in London. I post about photography, travel and stories. Have a look at my profile and if you like it, follow me! Cheers!
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Hi there! Welcome to the community. it is a great place to share your passions with everybody. I am sure you will love it here :)
you got a great attitude that caught my attention voted and resteemed you Aloha Al
Thank you for reading my post and resteeming, much appreciated. Hopefully my story can help others dealing with similar issues, it does get better.
wassup andy! Keep on truckin bud! alohga Al
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Welcome to Steemit Andy! I commend you on your sobriety and finding the courage to share that piece of private information with the community. I look forward to seeing your photography! Happy Steeming!
Thanks for checking out my post, we've had a few days of rain so photography hasn't been possible but the next few days are going to be good weather, so hopefully will be catching sunrise/sunset, and whatever happens in between.
Great post Andy and congratulations for getting your shit together! I mean that sincerely, It ain't easy. Looks like you've found a good place to be and to continue with your credo.
All in baby! I'm upvoting this with full power!
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Thanks you very much, it isn't easy, but gets easier with time, hoping my post helps anyone else making big changes to know that it can be done, and it gets better.