Ok. Like most of the people I see posting right now I happened across this platform by chance. I was hanging on the breakout coin slack when they were talking about this community. I'm a stakeholder there and haven't really been interested too much in other coins, or anything other than what's happening with Breakout Coin.
Until this happened.
A coin that's centralised to my work. Wow. I can fuse my two delights together I thought and was off in an instant pasting some of my recent posts on here from my blog. I love it. I love it, I love it, I love it.
So let me start.
Hi, I'm Raymond.
That's me? See!
I write on the Huffington Post.
I have my own blog at The Relationship Blogger
And I'm an editor for Open Thought Vortex
I mainly write about relationships, mental health, abuse and coming to terms with my autism. I also emit an unnatural wave of compassion - so ride it if you need it.
Looks like I've also found another platform to write and submit posts to. I wonder what direction we will go off onto next. Seems exciting. Looks like I'll be investing.
Here's a few random facts.
16 RANDOM FACTS ABOUT MYSELF
- I spent 5 years in the good old U.S.S.R behind the Iron Curtain in my childhood
- I spent a good 8 years as a single man, albeit not for the lack of trying
- I was once an alcoholic and dedicated 10 years of my life to change
- I was once picked for the Scotland Under 14’s Golf Team. I may make a post.
- I mentored a gentleman over a period of two years that went on to win a national award
- I live in England but I am originally from Scotland
- I really am dedicated to change. I’d love for you to try my better yourself section. See what you think. And please tell me if it benefited you. I love success stories. New posts added bi-daily at least
- My Dad worked in the Nuclear Industry which had us travelling the world when I was young . Spent five years in the USSR. Behind the veil of the iron curtain
- I’m extremely open to differing viewpoints – please feel free to leave a comment! Everyone welcome
- I was diagnosed with Bipolar Schizo-effective disorder that was later re-diagnosed to nothing.
- I was a Trustee at my local Citizens Advice Bureau
- I’ve had an extremely diverse and difficult youth and young adulthood
- I have a lovely wife and son that I am continually learning from
- My Son, bless him, has Autism
- I’ve been blogging for 4 years now! I use it for self-analysis too.
- If you want to start up a conversation with me ask me what my favourite coffee is. That’ll get me going!
Welcome Raymond, glad to have you here. Looking forward to your blogs, especially since you are a huffington post blogger, you've obviously got some writing chops!
Thanks, man. Been writing on and off for at least 4 years now. I always wanted to write but my Dad stamped that out of me. All back in force now, though! With a vengeance :)
Alright, I'll bite. What's your favorite coffee??
I like it. Nescafe Alta Rica for instant. Our ground coffee is quite poor here, much better in America. I loved all the ground stuff that was available over there :)
You never try coffee from Indonesia? luwak coffee or mandailing coffee?
I would really, really love to. I know Coffee from the Far East (what we call Indonesia) is sublime! So yes, I'd love to try it
A coworker of mine recently brought in Kopi Luwak and said it was phenomenal.
I've never tried that to be honest. But I'd love to :)
Ah, Nescafe instant is great! Gotta say I prefer the ground coffee as well though, hahah!
Yup. Nothing beats ground I'm afraid :)
Welcome! At some point I want to hear more about
Your life sounds too interesting =)
https://steemit.com/travel/@raymondspeaks/my-life-in-the-u-s-s-r-in-the-80-s there you go sir!! :)
Ha! I'm actually writing a book about it as we speak. But, now that you mention it I can have one ready for you by tomorrow! And elaborate as much as I can. It'll also probably really surprise you what I have to say! Dolph Lungren and Raw Heat, et al aside lmao :)
good post,,
Thank you :) I hope to do more. Much more! :D
wellcome
Way better than my introductory post. Lol. Have a nice day
Thanks man! I hope you realise this was done over a year ago haha
Looking forward to this man!
Thank you - I am too :)
Hey Raymond! Good to have you. I'm basically new here myself, though I know some of these folks from the world of bitshares.
Here's a question that's particularly relevant to my life right now: have any tricks for getting a 4-month-old baby to sleep? Haha! Mine was sleeping great until a few nights ago and now she just won't have it...
Put her in the car seat and go for a car ride. Or take her for a midnight stroll in the pram - both of those worked a treat for Alex :)
When those didn't work I read to him, or rocked him to sleep. Other than that I haven't any other tips because our Son has always been an awesome sleeper :)
Thanks! This being-a-new-dad thing is tricky. :)
Thanks for joining.
Thank you :)
Hello Raymond, it is nice to meet you, would be a great deal for me to keep some contact with you.
My startup might need someone like you.
What do you need sir? :)
Have you tried Yoga for your son ? I've seen people getting excellent results from it .
Give it a shot ..!!!
No, but I'll give it a shot.
Thanks for this suggestion!
That seems to be an awesome idea. I know Yoga balances the mind as well as the physical :)
We have used yoga with positive result, Raymond. As with all autism issues, we struggle to stick with anything. Just Dance is a favorite in our house as well, as it infuses focused movement with screen time. :)
Ahh! I have Just Dance Shawna!! But our livingroom is too small - else it'd be a frequenter here :)
niche
Best relationship
Mr. Raymond, it is a delight to have you back within our family. I sincerely hope that your enjoyable experiences persist, and i eagerly anticipate your continued contributions and shared moments with us.
Actually, thanks for this!! :)