Hi lovely folk of Steemit!
So I’ve been kind of putting writing this introduction off, because I didn’t really know what to tell you guys. It feels somewhat terrifying, to be honest.
But, I thought to myself, since when is something terrifying also necessarily something bad?
I’ve done a lot of terrifying things in the last couple of years. For one, I decided to get on my bicycle and peddle on to Spain (an adventure that included me, my bicycle and my own two legs for 1500 kilometers). After that, I decided I needed some more serious wheels, so I went and got my motorcycle license (yes, I am cliché and my motorcycle is my dearly beloved child). Then I packed up my stuff and went backpacking through Asia, far away from all my loved ones. Meaning my motorcycle, obviously. Then, as if Asia wasn’t enough, I decided to move to a new city (Rotterdam) where I didn’t know anyone and started up a new life. And the most terrifying thing of all: I decided I would let myself fall in love again (@Enharius, also thanks for getting me into Steemit!).
I think what I am trying to say here is, is that terrifying isn’t bad. It’s just terrifying. And terrifying can always be conquered.
So, in getting to the point: Hi! My name is Moon, Moon-Soleil in full (where Soleil is actually, really, completely, honestly French for sun), so yes. Moon Sun. And yes, that’s my real name. No, I don’t know what my parents got into, but here I am. And you know, I've actually grown to love my name so much, that I gave it an hommage:
What else about me? I was born in the Netherlands, where I am currently studying and still living (the Rotterdam adventure, remember?). The plan is to finish up my masters degree in children’s literature coming year and to get a job in editing or something of the sorts.
However, I’ve also learned that plans fall through (and they always do so for a reason), so who knows where I’ll end up. The thing is, I think, that I have to learn to accept that no matter what happens, life goes on (credits to The Beatles, ofcourse).
Furthermore, I love all things art. Photography is a big love of mine, especially polaroids!
Other artsy passions I cherish are drawing, music and (why I am on Steem for a big part): I love writing. Academic writing on all kinds of topics, but I also have a lot (an enormous lot) of love for poetry. Reading and writing. If you’re interested, check some of my poetry that I dropped on my Steemblog. And if some of you are into that kind of stuff as well, let me know! I already love this community and would love to hear from the other Steemians over here (:
If you managed to stumble on to this point, thanks and lots of love from Rotterdam!
Yes, Raven, yes!
Welkom, gooi je haar los, schouders naar achteren, borsten vooruit en blik op oneindig...je kunt het,,, :)
Haha, dat komt helemaal goed!
A lovely post! I gave you a follow :)
Awesome to hear, thanks!
Wow, incredible story, incredible journey, welcome aboard.
Thanks so much, I feel welcome already!
Welcome to Steem @moonsoleil. Feel free to follow me @kanasite and upvote. Cheers :)
Will do, thanks for the welcome (:
Welcome to Steem @moonsoleil! I'm new here too! Hope everything works out for the both of us. Follow me! I just followed you! :D
Check out my recent post! https://steemit.com/dtube/@sleexy/1bltmwkd
Thanks and good luck to you as well!
woot! :D
@welcoming I think she is promising steemian!
Cuteness all the way
Hello @Moonsoleil welcom to Steemit.
Great introduction post I'm sure you are going to fit right in.
Just a suggestion it can be worth adding a verification photo to this post just a photo of you holding a piece of paper with your username and the date.
This lets people know your real and not a bot which helps them feel comfortable upvoting and sharing your content.
Otherwise check out @jessandthesea she combines poetry, photography and skin you might like her work.
Kind regards
Peter
Haha hi Peter! Thanks for the tip, but I can honestly assure you this is me and nothing more or less (:
I will check her out, the combination sounds promising!
What a nice written post! Really funny and welcome to steemit! I'm following you and I'm looking forward to reading more stories!
Thanks Byiriss, I will do my best to keep up my work! (:
A very warm welcome to you @moonsoleil :)
Thank you so much (:
I love your love for adventure.. Welcome to the steemit family @moonsoleil .. Feel free to follow @kekegist and upvote.. I will do same.. Cheers ☺
Haha thanks, I do love adventure. Let's make Steem our newest, yes? (:
Great intro post @moonsoleil! Thanks for joining Steemit! I am @gogogadgetupvote and I found your intro post thanks to a link that @shai-hulud sent me in my Daily "Introduceyourself Post" Bounty! I have upvoted and resteemed your intro, as well as given you a follow! Be sure to check out my contest post I linked, there are several useful articles linked at the bottom for new users!
Welcome Moon-soleil! I look forward to discovering your writing. Check out all the writers and poetry groups, there are lots of communities here to welcome you!
I knew I recognized your name!!! ;) Welcome to Steemit!
Hello 🌙🌞
I went to school with a girl called moonsun. It was a literal translation of her Chinese name I think? I love names that are words that have an actual meaning.
@acousticsteve resteemed your latest poem, I'm very glad he did. I like your stuff very much, it reminds me a bit of Rupi Kaur's work.
I love it when steemit reveals a gem. You are todays 💎.