Bitten by a Travel Bug, Blogger/Poet Here to Connect on Steemit

[nikinapier]

Hey everyone!

I've been sitting on this #introduceyourself post for way too long, so I'm just going to dive in and tell you a little about myself and what I hope to bring to you guys on Steemit.

My name is Niki, I'm 29, and I love warm weather, literature, saving spiders, dancing, the forest and the sea, and people, among many other things. I make it my mission to live a full life, and to help others do the same.

I've loved writing poetry since I was a wee little thing. I wrote my first poetry book at nine years old all about the woes of love (for real), and I felt at home.

Mind you, when a mane of black curls hands over her brand new collection of romantic sonnets with sticky Zebra-gum fingers, grown-ups laugh and make you feel all kinds of embarrassed.

Nevertheless, the big spark in my little heart prevailed.

I've also always adored photography, and I've gone through more cameras than my parents and Santa Claus could count. To this day I refuse to miss an awesome shot, no matter the crowd or the rush around me.

I work from home in Cleveland, Ohio as a content writer, listening to music and creating blog posts for local, national, and international businesses. I love filling their sites with original writing and design, being a part of their success, and knowing I helped get their kids to Disneyland or something.

I also run a blog called Write in Shining Armour that focuses on "Traveling through Anxiety," and I hope to bring that inspiration and guidance to the Steemit community. Seeking a full life often means being honest, vulnerable, and choosing the scarier path, and blogging allows us to share the journey and grow stronger together.

Want to know how to score a $37 flight to the Rockies or what it's like beyond the resort walls of Jamaica, or are you stuck in a rut and need some motivation to get off the couch? Could you use inspiration from a chick with all kinds of anxiety who still steps onto that plane, and sometimes even jumps out of them?

That's the kind of stuff I like to blog about, but I also can't wait to shower this place with all the poetry I am finally writing again. I mainly use my website for creativity and positivity, the light at the end of all the tunnels. My poetry, however, gives the darker details a place to come out without judgment.

Different levels of anxiety, depression, and chondromalacia patella (or "runner's knee") held me back from my big dreams for a long time. Then I discovered yoga, meditation, and reiki, and the tools I learned gave me the peace and strength I needed to push me forward through unexpected obstacles and losses.

Learning to deal with the ache in my knees and in my heart gave me the courage to explore my talents and the world, and I'm honored to share my experiences to help others reach beyond the hardships they face.

Around all the reading and writing, I mostly float around with a cup of tea or glass of Cabernet and plan my next exploration or mission.

In 2016 I traveled to Canada, Jamaica, and all over the U.S., loving all of the new cultures and great friends. I also joined the intense fight at Standing Rock, ND in November to help protect our nation's water, and then attended a NoDAPL rally this past month in Buffalo, NY.

In 2017, I hope to keep writing, traveling, and seeking a happy and healthy life for Mother Earth and her people. I feel Europe calling my backpack and me for an overdue exploration, and there's a lotta love to spread at home in the U.S. as well.

I hope you will hang around and join me :)

Love & Namaste,
Niki

Oh and here's this :D

Comments

[kenny-crane]

Welcome to steemit!

Sounds like you have some interesting topics to write about, along with some heartfelt poetry. I look forward to what you share here; I followed you!

[nikinapier]

Thanks for the welcome @kenny-crane :D I'm excited to contribute more posts already. Followed back!

[gtg]

Hello Niki, welcome to Steem! :-)

[nikinapier]

Thank you @gtg! Appreciate it :D

[lynx]

Lesbian

[uwelang]

? So what if?

[buzzbeergeek]

LOL. Joking right?

[azzurra92]

Hey Niki you are su cute!

[nikinapier]

Thank you @azzurra92 :D

[uwelang]

Welcome to steemit, great to have you here @nikinapier - let us know any questions you might have, awesome intro!

[nikinapier]

Thank you so much @uwelang! I'm thrilled to be in such a friendly community, I'll be sure to speak up if need be :) Love your posts!

[uwelang]

Can't wait for our future posts and thanks for the nice words

[nikinapier]

You deserve it :)

[uwelang]

Thanks so much!

[whatsup]

Welcome to SteemIt. It sounds like you will bring interesting things to the community.
A vote and a follow. Enjoy the SteemIt journey.

[nikinapier]

Thanks so much for reading @whatsup! I appreciate the follow :D

[maninayton]

Hello @nikinapier and welcome to Steemit. You have another vote and follow. I look forward to more of your posts. Nice beach photo by the way. Where is that?

[nikinapier]

Thanks for the warm welcome and follow @maninayton, followed back! This is on Lake Erie, about ten minutes from home :)

[fisteganos]

Hi! And welcome to Steemit.

[nikinapier]

Thanks for the welcome @fisteganos! :)

[nikinapier]

Alright everyone, figured out the desktop thumbnail size, we're on board. Thanks for reading! ;)

[alcibiades]

Welcome to Steemit, Niki! This was a fantastic introduction! Hope you'll have a great time here. :)

[nikinapier]

Thanks for popping by @alcibiades! I can't wait to contribute more already :)

[daveks]

Welcome to Steemit!

[nikinapier]

Thank you @daveks!

[raymonjohnstone]

Welcome to the blockchain! I hope you enjoy your time here :)

[nikinapier]

Thanks for the welcome @raymonjohnstone! I'm loving it already :)

[gringalicious]

Welcome to steemit @nikinapier. You will do great here

[nikinapier]

Thank you for the encouragement @gringalicious! Can't wait to check out your posts :)

[homeartpictures]

welcome to Steemit.... @nikinapier

[nikinapier]

Thanks @homeartpictures!

[thecryptofiend]

Welcome to Steemit Niki:)

[nikinapier]

Thanks for reading @thecryptofiend!

[paolobeneforti]

welcome Niki

[nikinapier]

Thanks @paolobeneforti!

[shaka]

Welcome @nikinapier! Great to have you on board:-)

[nikinapier]

Thank you @shaka for reading and for the welcome!

[themagus]

Big welcome @nikinapier. I guessed you may be a local (to me that is) judging by the napier part. I wrote a post about Napier not so long ago hence the thought . "Niki from Napier = @nikinapier" :)

[nikinapier]

Thanks @themagus, and awesome post! I haven't had the chance to get to Napier yet, but sounds like I should add it to my bucket list :) Thanks again.

[themagus]

Thanks for the kind words {blush} .. Cape Town a worthwhile place to visit.

[nikinapier]

Thank you for the reccomendation :D

[kevinwong]

Thanks for the nicely written introduction - welcome to Steemit! Enjoy your stay :)

[nikinapier]

Thanks for reading @kevinwong, super appreciate it :)

[denmarkguy]

Welcome to Steemit! I hope you enjoy your time here... based on your awesome intro, I think you'll fit right in here. Like all social media, it takes a little patience to get going and get a following... but well worth it; this is one of the most engaging online communities I've seen in years.

[nikinapier]

Thanks for the thoughtful note @denmarkguy :) It always feels a little weird to be new, but the kind words and active community are so encouraging.

[afrog]

Welcome to Steemit @nikinapier.

Steemit is in it's Beta stadium. A lot of miracles seem to provoke you. You will earn STEEM if you produce unique content (authoring), write comments (interaction) and making friends (followers). Very Important: Vote! Around 40 times of voting within 24 hours is the limit. Then your voting power decreases. And don't forget to resteem to show your followers what you like very much.

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Use this Steemit FAQ as well. It is a very helpful collection. Steemit development is in Beta stage. Some things may seem to be strange. Just ask!

For editors it is better to use the Markdown Styling Guide. It is an important source when you want to work in an editor without any icons. Below of every editors frame (comments and postings) you will get the Preview of your work.

Including Images in your post works perfectly. You can do it in several ways, as described in the image help.

For sophisticated alignments read my article about alignment in the editor.

Happy steemin.

[nikinapier]

Thank you so much for all the help @afrog! I'm going to check some of these links out now :)

[afrog]

You are welcome. I'm a beginner too.

[magicalwolf]

Welcome to steemit ! I love your post, have an excelent day

[nikinapier]

Thanks for the love @magicalwolf, see you around! :D

[merej99]

Welcome to Steemit @nikinapier I'm looking forward to seeing what you bring to the community. I love the photos!

[nikinapier]

Thanks so much for checking it out @merej99! :)

[kotturinn]

Great intro, welcome!

[nikinapier]

Thanks so much @kotturinn!

[klye]

Welcome to the platform.. You'll fit right in here!

[nikinapier]

Awesome, thanks so much @klye!

[buzzbeergeek]

Sooooooooooo pretty! Welcome!

[nikinapier]

Ahhhh thank you @buzzbeergeek!! XD I'm very excited :D

[unmean-stweets]

Your excitement is well placed! You can always leave us a question in the comment, if you need some simple explanation about steemit. You also join us anytime on our discord channel for discussion. You are so welcome on steemit and you enjoy it. You will evolve in your passion and lots of new things to learn on here, with an amazing community of great minds and loving people!

[nikinapier]

Thank you for offering help! I am grateful to have found such an open-minded community, truly, I can't believe I didn't hop on sooner :) So much love to you and to all who are being so welcoming! Also, I love your blog @unmean-stweets, really cool concept :)

[unmean-stweets]

Thank you for loving it here! Before you know it, you will be creating things you've never thought you could! And don't worry, you still here early. We aren't millions yet, so you are just in time. Here, is somewhere where there is a measure of equality, so even a newbie can excel instantly. Just have path you are known for! Thank you for loving unmean-stweets too!

[nikinapier]

I'll take this excellent encouragement and advice :D

[unmean-stweets]

Yes, it was heartfelt. Have a great day!

[artichoke]

Welcome @nikinapier ! :)

[nikinapier]

Thank you @artichoke!! :D

[budgetbucketlist]

My kind o' gal. Welcome.

[nikinapier]

Ahhh @budgetbucketlist I'm honored :) You're how I found out about Steemit! I relish in every one of your posts, they consistently give me insight into how being a travel blogger really works, and inspire me to keep pushing forward to my own dream of seeing the world. (I'm trying not to sound like a fangirl and it's not working ;) ) Much love and excitement on your next venture <3

[voronoi]

Welcome to Steemit @nikinapier, enjoy and explore! :)

[nikinapier]

Thank you for the welcome @voronoi!

[stray]

Welcome to steemit, If you like RC/ Drone tech or fiction, follow my blog.

[nikinapier]

Thanks so much @stray, I'll check it out now!

[paniopan]

Welcome to Steemit... Love and happy happenings. : )

[nikinapier]

Thanks for the kind words @paniopan! :)

[boywndr52]

Nice intro post. We shall expect great things from you.

[nikinapier]

Thanks for the read and for the great motivation @boywndr52 :) ;)

[hansikhouse]

My wife is trying out that spiderweb eyeshadow right now... Welcome to Steemit!

[nikinapier]

So wicked! Hope she loves it :) Thanks for the welcome @hansikhouse!

[thereceptionist]

Hey @nikinapier and welcome to steemit :)

[nikinapier]

Thanks so much @thereceptionist!

[ericvancewalton]

Welcome to Steemit @nikinapier! This is a great place for writers to be, you'll be very glad you joined. I'm looking forward to reading what you have to share! (P.S. I'm an Ohio native too. I was born and raised in Columbus.)

[nikinapier]

Thanks for the kind words @ericvancewalton! I feel like Steemit has been waiting for me indeed :D I love cbus! Hope you've found a fulfilling second home after Ohio brother <3

[twinner]

Welcome to Steemit, @nikinapier.

[nikinapier]

Thanks @twinner :D

[nikinapier]

Thank you for reading and for your kind words @noganoo <3 I'll be checking out your posts!