Hello Steemians!
Over the past few months, I have been hearing about Steemit endlessly from some close friends and figure it’s time I join in the fun. Thanks @jrue, @yumyumseth and @aweber!
My name is Blake and this is me.
Photo Credit: @yumyumseth
I am 26 and live near downtown Columbus, OH. I graduated from The Ohio State University 2 years ago with a Bachelor’s in Social Work. I currently work in quality assurance for social workers at a nonprofit that provides housing for low-income seniors. The idea behind our program is to help seniors age in place and keep them as independent as possible for as long as possible. I have really enjoyed developing and improving this program that greatly impacts disadvantaged seniors across the United States.
For the first half of my life, I grew up in a city of about 1 million people in the country of Turkey. I was definitely in the minority as my family of 5 made up about a quarter of the North American population in the city. I love that I got to spend my childhood living overseas and travelling around Europe and the Middle East. This experience shaped my perspective and worldview to better understand people who are different than I am.
My oldest brother and me at a Roman amphitheater.
When I was 13, my family had to unexpectedly move to the US after threats against us (more on that in a future post). We moved to Northern Indiana and lived there for 6 years until I graduated from high school. The difference between urban Turkey and rural Indiana could not be more drastic and we could only take the cornfields for so long.
Two days after graduation, we moved to Columbus, OH and love being in a city close to restaurants, arts, and a diverse population. Over two years ago, my parents and I were almost killed in a car accident which has changed so many aspects of my life. Working through this has been one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, but has also grown me in numerous ways.
Columbus on a recent sunny, winter day
I am hoping to use Steemit to share some of my stories, experiences, and perspectives. I may start dabbling in photography, but who knows where that will go. I’m excited about joining the Steemit community and making connections with some of you. I have some ideas for future posts, but if there is anything specific that you want to hear about, please let me know!
Oh, yeah! Here's my verification picture.
Great. I didn't make Blake's list of friends. As usual.
This is Hans, by the way.
Finally you've arrived! Welcome good friend! I look forward to seeing you post here!
It took me a while, but I have finally arrived!
More like it took you a while!
Hey Blake, I'm Oatmeal Joey, and you seem to be cool and I knew a guy with your name. He was Blake Webb. He was a youth pastor. I'm from Oregon. I went to college in New York and West Virginia. I am not sure if I have been to Ohio or not. I like what you are doing or were doing with helping seniors. It is especially great to help veterans.
Blake, that's like if you and I morphed into one person (and grew a b)! Blake Webb.
Haha, yeah, for sure.
That is my dream!
Welcome to steemit mate.
Welcome to Steemit Blake! Looking forward to your updates around here:)
Welcome to Steemit! Also, which city of Turkey you lived ?
I am also from Turkey and new in Steemit! :)
weird that s what eating for dinner tonight Turkey wings.
That's great! I lived in Gaziantep. Where are you from?
Nice! Gaziantep has a very grand kitchen, you are so Lucky! :) I am from İzmir.
Hey Turkey Girl, I'm Oatmeal Joey, and welcome.
Hey. I think you mean Turkish girl.. but its ok. Thanks!
Def like the tie. All white tie ftw.
Man you rocked with your introduction. Have fun on steemit!
Thanks @acesontop! I'm very excited for the opportunities on Steemit!
Nice to meet you
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welcome to steemit. we are very happy with your joining
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Welcome to Steemit. It sounds like you are providing a nice service for your community. Congratulations and enjoy Steemit.
Welcome to Steemit. I hope it is good for you. Invite some friends and build the community
HELLO BLAKE...... WELCOME
Hi Blake how are you? Really nice intro, i love it ! I’m a new steemit user as well and would like to connect with other cool steemians, artists and musicians. I’m posting music tutorials and other things related to music (and bitcoins:p). I’m the founder of the free music school communicasound. I'm really pleased to meet you. So i give you my vote, follow you and i will be happy to read your next posts in the futur. If you want, you can do the same and follow me. It’s important to have a family in Steemit :) Greetings from Paris. Peace.
Hey! This is an awesome, really well written intro post. So glad to see you’re on the platform. I can only imagine that the change from urban Turkey to rural America was a strange transition--looking forward to seeing more from you on steemit. Cheers! @lilyraabe
excellent introduction blake welcome to steemit
hey very nice introduction! :) welcome here :)
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Welcome to steemit Blake! It seems like you'll be an interesting follow and some great people sent you here. I'm still fairly new on steemit but I've been having tons of fun. I hope you do too, cheers!
Hey, welcome to Steemit, Blake! I hope you do start dabbling in photography - it's a fun thing to dip into. :D
Hi Blake! Welcome to Steemit! It sounds like you have a lot of interesting content to contribute! Looking forward to it! Cheers!
Welcome! I wish you success!
welcome broo. upvote and resteem done