They all sound like excellent ideas for contests and I'd be happy to take part as well. The thing I've found by holding contests is that it gives others the inspiration to make a post when they otherwise wouldn't so it's great for getting people involved who are not sure what to post.
I really like the idea of the photography contest as I'm starting to really enjoy that myself and even though there are a few already, if you can find the right angle or theme, it's sure to do well but you're right in that you should definitely orient it around something you enjoy yourself. I'd love to see some sort of etymological contest or similar but not sure how you might go about running a contest based around that sort of idea. :)
Really glad that your excited and positive about life mate. It can be tough when you have a clearer idea of reality than most but it says a lot about you that you can rise above and still face the world with a smile. :)
I really wanna do an etymological challenge as well! Though not sure how it will work yet! Heh. I sorta thought I responded to this message already, but I guess I didn't. Glad to hear you'll be a part of the challenge! And yeah I think it's going to be beneficial in numerous ways.
There's definitely going to be some good photography challenges in there!
I appreciate the enthusiasm and positive energy! Hopefully this is the start of something really amazing on steemit and in the world in general with new technologies, but.. The powers that be rarely ever give up their power without a fight. It's probably going to get darker before it gets more light.
Yeah.. Sometimes it can be tough, but I haven't lost my smile yet. :)
Cheers bud! Much love.