@arbitraykiteen, the following is my submission - resteemed and upvoted!
I started my Steem journey depressed and confused. I was looking for a quick buck. I needed to find a way to provide for my family.
I have not found a replacement for a fulltime job, but I have discovered an outlet for my thoughts and dreams. I have unearthed a supplement for my present and hopefully a boost for my future.
I came for the money, and I stayed for the people. That is a theme I hear over and over within the Steem community. The people are what keep me here - their stories, their knowledge, and their experiences.
As I think about my future Steem journey, I want to continue to invest in my influence (via Steem Power) and into other Steemians via my projects.
I created an online course (called Steem Mardown) that teaches basic and advanced tips for formatting Steem posts.
I recently started a new community account (called @BirthdayBoost) that celebrates members on their special day.
I fall asleep at night thinking of post ideas, and I wake up in the morning ready to write and create. I am thankful for what the Steem platform and community mean to me, and I hope countless others can experience the same.