Dear beloved Steemit friends :
Since reaching my previous milestoe of 3000 followers less than five days ago, I was some how gifted a speedy advance to my next milestone of 4000 . This is honestly absolutely incredible and I have to thank each and every one of you for sticking by me all this time to make this journey a reality.
Can you see the Steemit logo on my face?
This time last year, it was my birthday, just as this day, of this year is also my birthday. Often we like to associate certain milestones between these seemingly pointless plus plus yearly accumulations of age, pointless because moving from one age to the next was never an ideal mapping of disrete progress. Thus, I really can't attribute any of my acquired wisdom, knowledge or achievements to the passing of a year, from one age to the next.
That said, my life turned out to be a whole lot different just a few weeks after this time last year. You guessed it - I joined Steemit. Since then, not a single day as passed where I have not involved myself in someway on the platform. Looking back, it is hard to believe that there even existed a time before Steemit.
In this short space of time, I have taken you on adventurous travels around the world, shown you the ins and outs of my culture and even showed you some insight into the modern and often misunderstood Chinese person's mentality. I have made countless people grab at their screens, salivating over their keyboards, whether it's taking culinary expeditions to the night bazaars of Xi'an,the Afternoon Tea's at the Ritz or having home-made dumplings with me, we've had some pretty seriously delicious food together.
So, with the formalities out the way, today is my 25th Birthday!
Usually I like to sing some Karaoke with friends for my birthday, but since i'm in Bahamas, I guess some pool side karaoke will have to do. (thanks @brianphobos for the inspiration!)This song is called "Happy Birthday Me", usually sung by people who are lonely and without people to celebrate their birthday with. But thanks to Steemit, I have all you guys to celebrate with me! Time to dust off your mandarin and singing skills and sing with me!
Actually my Birthday falling conveniently during my time travelling to Bahamas was not a coincidence. When I see something or somewhere I like, I'm the kind of person to obsess over it until my desire finally exceeds my ability to hold it back. Bahamas was somewhere I wanted to visit for years, but it was only a few months ago that I could realistically fit it into my busy schedule. Suffice to say, I think spending my Birthday here in Bahamas and sharing my activities with you all is my idea of heaven. I spend many hours during the day talking to you all in the comments, and it fills me with joy that so many of you take a huge interest in what i'm getting up to.
Steemit was a fortunate stroke of serendipity, but it is up to us to make something of it, and let it become the tool that unites us all in mutual aid and friendship.
Thank you all for making me feel like the luckiest girl in the world on my Birthday!
亲爱的Steemit朋友，真的难以置信大概五天前我拥有了3000粉丝，一眨眼的功夫，就4000了。我需要感谢所有非常坚定支持我的朋友，让我能够在生日这天，再次创下steemit上的里程碑。我们常常喜欢通过我们的年纪来判断我们人生经验的累积少与多，很多人会以为过了一个生日，就会突然得到成长和新的本领。其实不是这样的，人生阅历需要慢慢累积。我想说的是我的人生变得完全不同，就在去年今天之后的几周。你们猜是为什么呢？因为我加入了Steemit。在这一年，我没有一天没有Steemit互动，不是在发帖，就是在点赞和别人聊天。这一年成长每一天的点滴，我都把它们细细记录在Steemit上。
这一年的时间，我把旅游的有趣故事搬到了Steemit上（之前也就发发Instagram和微信），展示给大家我对中国文化理解的每一面，告诉你们常常被误会的当代中国年轻人思想和社会情况。也许我的文章让很多人看着屏幕抓狂，口水流到键盘，不管是去探索西安的夜市或者是Ritz的下午茶，还是家里做的饺子，我们一起品尝过很多美食。在生日的时候，我都会想和朋友去k歌，但是这是第一次我在旅游的途中过生日，所以我决定为大家在泳池唱一首歌。歌曲的名字可能中国的朋友很熟悉,周杰伦写的祝我生日快乐，这首歌表达的是一个人过生日的孤单，但是今年我有steemit的朋友一起过生日，所以一点也不孤单。
其实我到巴哈马过生日并不是巧合，我从很小的时候就很期待来巴哈马，今年的生日终于有机会在这里过了。分享我在巴哈马的游记是我觉得最幸福的事。Steemit是一个美好的奇迹献给我们，现在由我们大家一起把Steemit带给全世界，让全世界加入我们Steemit的大家庭。最好再次感谢大家今天让我感觉我是全世界最幸运的女孩！
Firstly a big happy birthday to you!
Secondly i will say this: your undeniably obvious passion is precisely the reason that you have realised (and continue to realise) all your dreams.
I am a firm believer in following ones gut and listening to that 'inner voice'. Without any knowledge or exterior prompting, you were one of the first people i followed on #steemit. And the more i see of your posts, the more i realise why!
Gravitation always pulls me towards inspiring individuals, because you know what they say... birds of a feather...
You deserve every bit of happiness which you receive because you are a person that holds a strong sense of faith and belief in their inner vision. You dont just see it... you feel it!! And that is why you get it.
It is an admirable trait!
I am thrilled to have 'met you' and i look forward to learning more from you ( as every individual we cross paths with is here to teach us)
Happy Birthday again! Stay as awesome as you clearly are!!
Much love!
Here the cake! Happy birthday!
Happy Birthday to you too! I have been following you, I too have had some success on Steemit and I wish you the best. I want to see you do something out of your element. Maybe camping?
thats beautiful! :smile:
It’s my Birthday too! I know the feeling! So blessed! 🙌
https://steemit.com/life/@lifeinspired/my-birthday-very-cool-indeed
Happy birthday! Wish you all the best on this special day.
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Yes, Steemit will surely change the life of many people who still do not even know about it yet.... Thanks for being part of this great experiment!
I'm glad you think so too! Let's all try to make everyone know this, and bring them here!
The secret of getting ahead is getting started.
-Mark Twain-
Happy birthday to you.
Totally agreeing with you... the only way to motivate yourself to do something is by actually start what you want to do and in turn you get ahead.
“I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times I’ve been trusted to take the game's winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life and that's why I succeed.”
-Michael Jordan -
we need to spread the word, happy birthday btw ,if i may ask how old are you?
Amen!
Very well said!
I agree with you mexbit. Steemit changed a lot of young entrepreneurs and will continue to grow.
@sweetsssj happy birthday to you. More blessing.
And I use to do center split too. Maybe I should try again.
Follow me @Yehey
Thank you.
Yes, only here you can see many interesting people from all over the world!
Please visit my post dedicated to security, thank you.
https://steemit.com/steemit/@niceviewsua/my-cryptostoge-for-storing-crypto-wallets-manual-guide-how-to-in-post-store-your-crypto-in-safe-for-steemit-only
Nice pic
I mean...yeah.....ya know Happy Birthday...But I hope this is not what Steemit turns into. People that talk about absolutely nothing yet get pad for it cause they have this celebrity trance. Get over yourselves.
Before jumping to conclusions about people. If you took the time to read the post you will see that I have a message, that is almost nothing to do with Birthdays let alone mine. The message is that everything stamped into a number is the result of continuous (and not discreet) accumulations of knowledge, work etc. Over the past year, I have published hundreds of articles regardless of the payouts being high or low. I have continued to write for two audiences , Chinese and English and have shared what many have considered to be useful , entertaining content which is valuable to them. In addition, I literally spend 3-4 hours on top of writing posts and creating content everyday to engage with everyone.
You can complain when you've contributed at least as much as I have to the platform. Gone through the highs AND the lows. Put my face out there every single day promoting Steemit.
your hard work is paying off. you deserve your success.
I understand. Hey, I am not so ignorant that I cannot be reasoned with. My thing is in the "social media construct" that we know it presently to be....attention brings value, and unfortunately attention with no content whatsoever usually outshines everything else. I just wanted people to keep it in mind. I apologize if I offended you. I appreciate and understand the value of one's work as I've worked very hard myself.
And what makes you think my post has no content 'what so ever' ?
People are free to choose what they consider valuable content. You can not objectively say that one piece is more valuable than another.
Unless you have developed an objectively fair algorithm and metric which measures quality between posts?
You have offended me with your complete ignorance which you continue to display by ignoring the main message of my post, and my subsequent reply.
If you truly believed what you said about the value of ones work through perserverance and hard work, then you would have taken a few seconds to peruse through my body of work and decide for yourself whether I'm the kind of girl to post content that 'talks about nothing' or content you would consider to be 'no content'.
I think if there's any vanity in the play in your posts or your "presentation", as some Steemians claimed below, I think "Vanity is the Spice of Life" - if in healthy dose. And I think that's actually part of the ingredients that propel you to the success level you enjoy today through persistent hard work and intelligence. I believe you actually sincerely intend to bridge the east and west as you mentioned in your self-introduction. So personally I'd say - In the name of Vanity, you flaunt it well. Keep up the great work and leave the mumbling to those "exact opposite of what you are today" !
I must agree with you xD, her content brings value to people who want to do the same as her maybe(?) Travel but for what ? To me it seem like vanity of vanities - I must agree sorry opinionated lady ~ yours truly... opinionated ChenChi13
I agree, it's ridiculous!
Happy Birthday!! You deserve all the upvotes you can get for that! 🎊🎆
Hey cool username @steemdoge ! :)
Thank you!!
thank you steemdoge, appreciate you supporting :)
Sure thing, always look forward to your posts :)
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@sweetsssj, you are one of my favorite steemian here. I am following you so, I get to see all those foodie trips that you take us along and now the Bahamas.
Many many happy returns of the day, sweet lady.
May you flourish and scale many more heights in your life. Be happy (I know that you are happy always.. but that's wishes from a warm heart)
Devu thukka boreim koro ( God Bless You.. in my native Konkani language)
that is so touching, thank you so much for your heart felt comment, I am really happy to be followed by a person with such a kinda sincere heart.
Happy birthday :)
Happy birthday @sweetsssj.....you look very cute, and I like reading your posts.
Good wishes and cheers from @geetharao,
Mangalore, India....
OMG! My mom just logged on using @good-karma's app and wished you @sweetsssj! :D
You are such an inspiration :) I love your passion and enthusiasm. Hope you are having a very special day. Steemit evangelist! :)
thank you! I will try to share my experiences with everyone. Hopefully it is a mutual boost of motivation!
Every company would be luck to have an advocate such as you!
Sure it is very motivational... Cheers!!
I truly acknowledge your achievements!
You are an incredible human being !
Keep creating and you inspired so many of us !
Happy birthday 🎊🎉🎁🎈🎂
Sincerely
thanks mirage, i'm really blessed to have people think that of me. I will do my best to live up to your high praise !
Happy birthday! 🎊🎂🎈🎉🎁
thanks carlostiziano!
Happy Birthday!
Happy B-Day. UpVoted.
thanks oceancoinz, appreciate the greeting :)
No problem.
Its like your birthday every day on Steemit with those giant payouts!
I think we've all been blessed recently, with the big growth of crypto in general. I'm grateful for the kindness everyone has shown me here. I cannot possibly dispute that Steemit is by far the most friendly and welcoming place to publish content and monetise.
Happy birthday!
Happy birthday!
Thank you linuslee0216!
whish you all good like the post
Thanks dowha!
That's awesome that you were able to get to 4K so quickly! It's all about exponential growth ;) Once you're on top, it's hard to fall down. Before you know it, 5K will be long in the distance and you'll be hitting the 5 figure club.
thank you! I think it's going to be quite hard to continue to gain followers this quickly, because it would require Steemit to have a very large pool of active users, which currently it does not. However, things are definitely improving and looking very bright. I will do my part in trying to get as much traffic here as possible!
Happy birthday!!!
thank you cqf! Appreciate it!
I hope you have a wonderful day and that the year ahead is filled with much love, many wonderful surprises and gives you lasting memories that you will cherish in all the days ahead. Happy Birthday.
Happy birthday to you! You are a very good steemian and your post is attractive.There are many beautiful views and good photohraphy skills. I hope you can have a good time in steemit.Steemit is a excellent social media platform for people to share their opinion and communicate with each other. I hope that steemit will become more popular in the future and both of us would have more and more friends and steemit.
I really apprecite the effort You have putted to be on this stage . I really liked your pictures and I am really inspired by you..In Third picture of your the view is marvouls .. You look gorgeus in the blue dress . I really like the style of your dressing . Its look like your a fashion designer . If you suggest me any fashion Tips it will be really apprecited as I love to do fashion.
I really like your last picture I am also a big fan of yours
If You give me fashion suggestion it will be really apprecited .
I putting my picture to see what do you say about it . I will wait also If you watch my post Most Beautiful Girl In the World I would like to write a post upon you if you give me permisson .
Waiting for Your reply @sweetsssj
Dear sweet, lovely and successfull @sweetsssj ! All the best to you and your inspirational journey in the world and here at steemit. Thanks for sharing so many things with us! I love to read every post of you! Cheers from Vienna / Austria,
yours @pery ;-)
Congratulations on good achievement Not only your posts that drugged me, but the beauty as the artist in steemit also make the heart addicted to you. I also want to carve my new history in steemit but i have to learn a lot with you Thank you it is amazing I want you choose me
Thanks, I will be watching your progress =)
My wife would be happy that I'm practicing my Mandarin! Happy birthday and congrats on the success here. Pretty amazing to see how this site has been able to alter peoples lives and your a prime example of that! Keep up the great work!
Thanks dzboston! Your wife is Chinese?
She is Taiwanese :)
Taiwanese girls are so kind, I think you know that though!
You are so right!
Happy Happy Birthday sweetHeart...May your day be fully enriched with love,joy and incredible opportunities as you STEEM to the greatest..This is where l take another inspiration from...Only STEEMIT does it better..connect people around the world with unity..Africans are proud to join this great family..Chop some kisses...cheerrrssss!!!!
thank you ! And I hope you stay on steemit (following me, and posting better and better content showcasing your amazingly unique life!)
you are welcome sweety
@sweetsssj a very happy birthday to you and my wish for you is to see you succeed in everything you put your mind to. I encourage you to make an impact in the world by sharing what matters to you. May you truly be blessed on what must be a wonderful day. Enjoy your time at Atlantis and keep on steeming! - @myday
Wi kabantu long singeh siat jeut, kajok peng julo² long at, singeh ate kujak kula kubayeu, na ureung melinggai sebab isampeng rumoh, hanjeut kujak kula, menye hana kujok singeh, ka ikheun² keulong, katuoh keuro keuh kan awaknyan :'(, cit bak dewi tok yang jeut kulake bantu, bek bengeh lee keulong wi :'(, manteng sayang kuh keudewi :'), Aku mohon sayang, bantu aku kali ini aja :')
I upvoted this but you clearly don't need it. It's incomprehensible how you can have 273 comments and 586 upvotes within the first 3 hours of posting this, even with 4,000 followers. I am impressed by the level of engagement you are getting and will definitely look further into how you are managing your presence on this platform.
hi vmsolutions! I appreciate your vote, no matter it's effect, as always it's the thought that counts, and I can see each and every vote on Steemd!
As for comments, I really think it's because most of my followers who regularly engage with me are like friends, and I treat them like friends too. No matter how much time it takes, I will always endeavour to engage with the very people who support me.
I think building a core group of people who truly care for supporting the author, and not just seek curation rewards is important, and the only way that can happen is as you say, high level of engagement and sincerity !
Thank you for your insight!
Happy Birthdat sweetsssj
Oh my gosh that's unbelievably! Cute!
LOL! It took me 3 times to get it right... Glad you like it!
Happy Birthday!
happy birthday @sweetsssj
Thanks eltooni!
Some one please help me!!
I'm just beginner in this association, i've join to this association 2 days ago. My topic is about YuGioh Duel links. it's themed about card trade gaming.
May i know? Can you tell me why every time i post some thing it's can not to reach $4. I hope some day my post can be a trending.
Thanks for all of you who have taken the time to read my comment.
Love you all steemit fellow
Some one please help me!!
I'm just beginner in this association, i've join to this association 2 days ago. My topic is about YuGioh Duel links. it's themed about card trade gaming.
May i know? Can you tell me why every time i post some thing it's can not to reach $4. I hope some day my post can be a trending.
Thanks for all of you who have taken the time to read my comment.
Love you all steemit fellow
thank you! that's such a nice e-card! appreciate it!
祝你十八歲生日快樂！：）
谢谢deanliu哥啦: )
好吧，大你一歲是可以稱哥啦。：）
哇，甜心妹妹生日快乐
永远十八岁🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂
大力赞上去
谢谢o哥啦，祝福好美好呀 : )
(Belated) happy birthday! I hope you had a great day and wish you all the best and good luck for the future! :)
You have a great voice! Happy 25th birthday! 25 is when life starts to get good. Enjoy! :)
Thank you Eleanor! We will see where life takes me on my 25th year!
I am turning 30. I need to start living like you :) Happy birthday!
Congratulations and happy birthday to you! Enjoy it!
Hey @sweetssj
Happy birthday to u..
Hope u have a wonderful birthday today.
😄
thanks rajdeep, so sweet of you!：）
Wow I really like the birthday song with very beautiful Chinese language mandarin language is now the most widely used language after English. Are you 25 years old? I think you are 20 or 21 years old you really are a very graceful girl and your voice is very melodious and smooth☺
What beautiful photos you take, with so much carefully planned work and preparation, you definitely deserve to be rewarded for your hard work and dedication!
Wishing you the best of luck in your life and a very Happy Birthday for all of us within the community ;-)
thank you so much for the compliment, i really appreciate that!
Also thank you for the birthday wishes, that really makes my day :)
Happy Birthday!
Thanks digdaga!
Happy Birthday @sweetsssj! Keep up you great posts! :)
will do! Thanks for following!
Happy Birthday, enjoy :-)
will do tomino, thanks very much!
Well done! I hope to be in that position myself in a years time
Good to set the goals! Now to stick it through even when it gets rough !
Enjoy your day @sweetsssj ! :)
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Happy Birthday Karaoke Crypto Princess! 25 was a great year.
I also obsess over each new experience to learn from. So many tutorials.
Happy birthday, beautiful photos! Very much enjoy steemit and this is why :)
Happy Birthday @sweetsssj :)
thanks youngkim!
Just Great!
Thanks melek!