Hello, Rachel. Welcome to Steemit! I think you're going to be a big deal on this platform.
Before you get into the think of making posts, be sure to verify your account by making as post with you holding a sign (it can be on a piece of lose lead paper) with 'Steemit' written on it and today's date. This is something the community came up with to be sure people on the sure are who they say they are.
I invited your pay and am following you (I also resteemed you). Be sure to let me know if you have any questions!