source: @steemfest
I have been inspired by this post by @firepower, so I have decided to help one Steemian who wants to go to SteemFest2 in Lisbon next October, but currently cannot because of budget.
The one that will be selected will receive the the liquid reward of this post, plus 500 STEEM from me.
The Steemian that will be selected need to have posted on Steemit in May of this year or before and have less that 5,000 in their wallet when adding STEEMs, STEEM Powers and SBDs.
To be selected this is what you need to do:
- Resteem this post.
- Reply to this post to explain why you want to go to SteemFest2 and why you are not able to do it.
- Do not upvote your reply. Upvoting your own comment will disqualify you.
The one that will be selected will be the one that, on Sunday July 16th, at 11AM Pacific Time, has received the highest rewards on their comment.
I will not upvote comments on this post, so that I don't play favorites.
I will announce the winner on Sunday afternoon.
And the winner is @theowlhours, a college student in New York city, who hopes to emigrate to Canada.
Congratulations, @theowlhours. I will meet you in Lisbon at SteemFest2 next November.
Expect to receive the 500 STEEMs in 3 days and the liquid rewards of this post in 5 days.
I would encourage all those that upvoted these candidates: @sensei, @malik.roxane and @cybercodetwins to help them so that they could go to SteemFest2 too.
I would like to attend SteemFest2 because Steemit is the first place that made me feel like my dream of becoming an author was achievable. I’ve dreamed of being a professional writer ever since I was little, but it took the Steemit community to make my dream feel like something that I could actively reach for, rather than just wish for. The kind comments I have received on my posts mean more to me than I could ever express, because they are slowly teaching me to have faith in my own writing. In the time that I have been interacting with the people on Steemit, I have been awed by their generosity of spirit and encouragement.
Steemit is such a gift for content creators, because it gives them a forum in which to feel heard and valued. I would like to attend SteemFest2 so that I can meet some of the people who made this wonderful community happen, and so that I can meet all the other content creators I admire. I feel like so many of us would be friends, and the ability to exchange ideas and experiences in person would be amazing. To be surrounded by so many creative and passionate people, and to have the chance to speak with and learn from them, would be the experience of a lifetime.
Unfortunately, I am about to enter my last year of college in New York, and that comes with all the usual baggage of a college student. I have to be very careful about money, this year in particular because I am hoping to immigrate to Canada after I graduate. While I wish that a full trip to SteemFest2 was within my budget, I am trying to pull together the money for far more mundane things — application money for a visa, money to support myself while looking for a job after college, possibly even money for an immigration lawyer. So things are all a bit too complicated right now….
Needless to say, if I could attend SteemFest2, I would feel like Cinderella going to the ball. But even if my comment does not win, Vcelier, I just want to say how much I admire you for giving someone this chance. It encapsulates everything I love about Steemit — the kindness, the generosity, the sense of community. Best of luck to everyone else who is entering as well, and hopefully we will all be able to meet up at a SteemFest someday!
Oh my gosh! Thank you so much, vcelier!!! I didn't actually think I would win. O.o I'm so excited to go to SteemFest, and to get to meet and thank you in person!
You are welcome. And, yes, we will meet in Lisbon.
Wheee! Congrats! :)
And so awesome of you @vcelier!!
I’d love to attend SteemFest this year to come out and support my team, @agoric.systems in order to make a greater impact in the community. We plan on entering the hackathon and I believe I have much to offer the team as a designer/developer. We want to make a difference.
Some more information about me:
I am new to the crypto world and Steemit. My current goal is to learn as much as possible while interacting with other Steemians. I’d love to become better ingrained into this community of ours. To become an evangelist that is able to share the value and beauty of this platform and industry to my friends and family.
Ultimately:
Being able to participate in SteemFest would be an excellent way to bridge me into a future where I am knowledgable and experienced with Steem, its network and everything it has to offer. If I receive this opportunity, I will definitely take full advantage in complete gratitude.
Please and thank you,
Sensei
Super legit dude to have at Steemfest! ^^^
hey, sensei from LA, too! cool! welcome to crypto world and steemit, fellow Steemian and Angeleno ;) looks like you and us joined same time in July 2016.
Nice cybercodetwins, glad to hear it! Love to know there are some nearby Steemians. We should link up sometime!
Greetings!
This is a truly noble cause one of which is what I love so much about this Steemit community!
I won a ticket to go to last years SteemFest1 but gave it away and sponsored 2 other Steemians to go in my place with plane tickets and everything because my son was being born the week of SteemFest1.
I really want to go this year because I have been very involved in Steemit for 1 year now. I have made a Steemit Fashion line, organized Steemit meetups, gotten lots of friends and family to join.
Maybe most notably I have not spent or cashed out ONE SINGLE $ worth of steam since I joined.
Plus I am the founder of The Garden of Eden a sustainable eco village. Where we live on $1 a day per person. We feed tens of thousands of FREE meals each year and save over 350,000 lbs of trash from the landfill each year. We also house, clothe and educate people every day. We do all this without any government funding or private benefactors. You can check out our web site to see the truth of the matter at www.intothegardenofeden.com
If I go I will help promote Steemit to the world, I will bring hand made steemit gear to people and also give presentations on sustainability of which will help the entire earth as a whole.
PLEASE vote for me.
SteemON!
💯 % Vote for @quinneaker. You are one of the most generous Steemians Around. Your contribution to STEEMfest2 would be amazing.
Thank you @stephen-somers !
I appreciate the support and will not let you down!
He gets my vote!
Yea!
Thanks!
Tell your friends!
want to got to SteemFest2 because:
- want to take on steemfest2 hackathon and help innovate in the blockchain/crypto tech space. Got passports ready but don't got the funds for a round ticket due to budget. Enough for a one way. We invest our time and contributions in tech.
- been on steemit since last July
- we know how to buy plane tickets with crypto
- we are developers in the iot space but hitting at blockchain space hard where sis got accepted to MIT cryptocurrency digital initiative bootcamp last yr because steemit help us learn more about blockchain and crypto to where we at now. Imagine how far we can make steemit known to contributors and our communities 📈 if attended steemfest2 🎇🎇🎇
p.s one of your local steemians made it to this bootcamp ;)https://medium.com/mit-media-lab-digital-currency-initiative/25-students-selected-for-the-mit-intro-to-cryptocurrency-bootcamp-for-people-of-color-and-women-fae3bcd9fe22
I dont know if is allowed, i start in steemit in june, And o suppose that i am desqualified bit if you want to let me participate, i will very happy for that , i wish go yo steem festival because i am from Ecuador And i dont have the resources for go to others country like usa, And my mothers lives Spain for send money for my family, im actually posting poetry And storys, And use correctly all the oportunities that i found un my road, i really wish the best for all, thanks
And i will very excited for discover new experiences in any others country
SteemFest is in Portugal
Perfect!
Wow! Totally worth resteeming this one! That's very generous of you Vincent!
Good luck to everyone.
😀👍
Love the positivity 🤜🤛
Have a great weekend,
See you in Portugal 🇵🇹
Thats right!
@TeamSteem is a TEAM player for the greater good of Steem!
I am a 17 year old guy for now, But Here's my story. When I was born my family used to live in a very small village Located in North India named Pichopa kalan, A very small village having population of about 3,216 people and 601 houses The primary occupation was farming and basic amenities such as electricity, water were not available electricity at that time used to come at a fixed time for about 2 hours a day so that people can use their motors to fill their tanks of water. I remember that I used to go in fields with my father and grandfather when I was about 3-5 years old. My grandfather used to take me on his shoulder to the fields where they plant crops, give water to them and I just play around in the fields my mother used to come to fields in afternoon and bring food for all of us. We used to eat food under the shelter of tree.
My grandfather was retired from army with 40% disability because of a bullet that made his one eye blind. Since then my grandfather cannot able to see from one eye. My great-grand father was also in army. My grandfather because went outside the village in his army period knows the importance of education. He provided my father good quality education. My father also wanted me to get education so we shifted to a small town named bhiwani. There my father worked as an advocate in district court. I was 5 years old at that time. We could have came to bhiwani early but the problem was the fields my grandfather wants to take care of fields and my mother was only cook at home. so the problem was who will cook for grandfather if we move to bhiwani. The problem was solved when my uncle got married. A new cook came to home my grandfather told my father to leave village and go to bhiwani for my studies. My father did the same and admitted me into a private school.
Bhiwani was also a type of village but it's better than my previous village pichopa kalan. It's a type of town. So life at bhiwani was not even simple my dad was new and has to make a good reputation as a advocate. He worked very hard to pay my school fee and then he purchased a motorcycle with his money. We used to go to our village on weekends on that bike ( me, mom and dad ). My father earned good reputation as a lawyer there and when I was in 5th standard He bought a car by taking loan from bank. We lived there for 10 years then again my father decided to go to a big city for my higher education I was 15 years old by then. My father became one of the best lawyers there. And we again shifted to Chandigarh also known as the city beautiful. But There was a big problem that it became very hard for my father to again earn reputation here so my father took a harsh decision of going back bhiwani once a week the whole trip once a week is of about (580km). My mother always afraid since whenever we used to visit Chandigarh we saw at least one accident on the way. For me my father had to work so hard. Still he goes bhiwani once a week but now he has earned some reputation here as a lawyer.
Then I tried to find ways to earn money online and I found steemit. And I am sure that I will be able to pay my second semester fee only and only by steem. That's my journey of life and it's still going on!
Why I want to go-
This is really cool of you! I can't go but I am exited that it is happening. So many good things can come out of getting so many cool steemians all in one place.
Portugal is beautiful. I used to live there. Wonderful beaches. I would love to go but i am too busy raising my kids. I hope who ever wins deserves it. One love.
That is a great initiative!
I want to go to SteemFest II because:
Thanks! Good luck to all.
Good luck to everyone participating. Not so sure why value was chosen over quantity. What if I have no friends with large SP? 🤷🏽♂️😔
Great initiative @vcelier! Only been on Steemit since June unfortunately. But I have been a promoter of Blockchain technology since the early days. I have so much I would like to contribute to the Steemit community at large.
My main focus in life is health and healing which have have been a theme of my life for the longest of time. It started in a computer game called "Return to Castle Wolfenstein" where I was a dedicated medic. Then I went to military service as you guessed it, a medic. After that I began to learn a lot by experimenting with different diets, juicing, fasting etc. After years of trial and error I finally found a protocol that works in the beginning of 2016. I would love to get the change to meet all the wonderful people of the Steemit community and share this invaluable information. I also plan on moving from Sweden to Portugal to converge with other Steemians to create a community powered by Blockchain technology.
Planning to post about the importance of water, raw food and other healing modalities going forward! Support me and i'll do my utmost to support this growing community! :)
Baaah!
I love it resteem! Thanks for post
good luck to those who have qualified for this! i started in June
Sure i want to go. Because i am totally a new in steemit and want to know more about it and of course i will be happy to met the genius persons working in steemit and do hope to learn some from the. I think in life of every person LEARNING is a never ending process and this i want to follow.
Lisbon is very beautiful and the oldest city in portugal I want to ride a wooden tram that can climb bairro alto and see the views of lisbon from the top of the hill. I want to see this city surrounded by two high hills. And I want to remember the tsunami in the city and want to know the story, what we feel in the city of aceh 2014 ago. Thanks
Pleas Follow
Ur gonna have to do a lot better than that. Come on.
Haha
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I am not eligible, but this is fantastic. Good luck to everyone!
This is great @vcelier! I would love to visit Lisbon. But Alas! I have just joined! Anyway you can have a look on some of my contributions if you like @vinaypsychic.
Maaaan I really just want to meet the faces of those who have believed there was a possibility for change and have allowed their curiosity to manifest the events that lead them to find steem, crypto, etc... The energy we share is the energy of the future, and to be able to create inter-personal relationships with people with those goals in mind, would be priceless...
Looks like a beautiful festival for steemans.
I love to go to lisbon, yes it is the capital of purtagal... Lisbon is the beautiful city convering different beaches which is most peaceful place in any city.
But i am unable to go because of job, i am working in power distribution company as audit offier but due to workload it is bit difficult to move.
This post has been resteemed and reason provided as directed.
I have never Travel, and i would like to be there, to meet new people and learn from them, i'm sure the crypto market will growup in the next few years, i was so stuped before but now i'm learning for the best crypto that i will buy and hold it for few years
@things, maybe something for you? :D
i cannot be a steemian who go to steemfest by your help becaus i was opened this account in july's month ,but i will follow you maybe i will be happy in the next year :)
Great initiative.. Keep doing the good work
I've been on Steemit for quite awhile.
I've always loved cryptocurrency and the ideals of a more free world, and I'd love to share my views in person at SteemFest2.
I write about philosophy, poetry, science, politics, and I even write short stories sometimes.
I wanted to go to the first SteemFest, but I didn't have enough funds to make it, but if I was to get some funding, I'd be quite excited to go to the second.
Cool
Dear Steemit Community I want to attained Steemfest II in Lisbon because I Love Steemit , its give me a way to learn myself better before I don't know that I have great creativity inside and I can write good content that most people like and I can earn money through my own creation. After joining Steemit I have great positive feelings. I stand out from the crowd and I shout that I am winner.
I Love travelling, I want to go for a world tour , I want to see the world in my own eyes, want to see the nature beauty in different places. I want to meet different people and know their culture, their technology, science, how they are living, I want to eat all lovely foods, see their art, and creation.
God giving me this life once and I don't want to miss any chance to enjoy and Lough and don't want to miss to see all greatest creation of science and technology and art that people make Throughout the world.
Lisbon is the capital city of Portugal and it is very old and famous historical city in the world and 7th most Tourist Place in southern Europe. It is Cituated at Atlantic Coast. It has Great Port and it has Alfa Pendulam high speed Rail Way. Its Road ways network are very great and best in Europe. Climate of the Lisbon is very good, Mediterrnean in nature that is one of the best Climate Throughout the year.
City of Lisbon and Lisbon metropolitan Area is famous Tourist Spot in the world and Lisbon have many museum, most famous out of it National museum of Ancient Art. Lisbon have many theatre like D.Maria II theatre. Lisbon have so many Monument to see like Christ The King and Bronze Statue of Marquis Atop and Campo Pequeno Bullring and Ruins Of Carmo Convent which is destroyed in Earth Quake all are very famous place to see.
Lisbon have many national park to visit like Equadro VII Park.
Lisbon have many World Heritage Site By UNESCO, one is BELEM Tower and Jeronimus Monestary and Pineta Palace in sintra.
Lisbon is cultural city of Of Europe with its fashion and architecture and most peaceful place in the world.
Some famous Tourist Spot is Beach of Tamariz in in central coastal area of Estoril and Casino Estoril, Europe Largest Casino.
Lisbon Food: I love food. Lisbon is famous for its great sea and domestic food culture. Some major seafoods are tiger prawns and huge red scarlet shrimps and spikey shellfish and lobster, oyester and crab and percebes and clams.
I am felling great when I writing this content and feel that if any how I can visit Lisbon But without the help of Steemian Community It is impossible because of lack of Fund but as I know if I have Will Power then God will help me to fulfill my Will that's why I taking part all the Steemfest Competition, and I know one day i will be a Winner . So Please help me so that I can visit Lisbon and I can fullfill my desire of seeing the world in front of me which I now see through television, movies and on internet.
Thank you Steemit Community
Malay Banerjee,India
Guess I'm not qualified, yet I would love to go to meet people behind awesome community and meet steemians who are doing well on this platform and perhaps take a tip or two. If I were not a student in debt I would definitely bought ticket to Portugal :)
Is it possible to go to United Kingdom to have meet-up events?
Upvoted and resteemed, just to help out, even if I won I can't go, I have other things that don't permit me to go, still I wish everyone luck, and I think it is a very nice gesture on your part.
wow, interesting info
I'm not able to go but I think your idea is a great one and generous. All who get to go enjoy!
What will I do if I don't go.. :-/
I gave you a upvote
Please give me a upvote
https://steemit.com/blockchain/@polaleye50/alphabay-a-k-a-darknet-is-gone-2017715t815623z#comments
https://steemit.com/blockchain/@polaleye50/alphabay-a-k-a-darknet-is-gone-2017715t815623z#comments
Really>>???
Well forst because is the opportnity to share and document the experience in this beautiful country.
I have flew over but never visited the city.
I need an update on all the last news related to Sttemit and CryptuCurrency
I spoke 3 languages and im capable to communicate in Spanish, English and Italian
And also i will post it on my corporate Outlook Calendar from the office... if i win i will post going to the Seemfest.. that wil bring up some more ppl.
Last one, im a great guy and need vacations :p
A wonderful initiative, unfortunately I did not have a holiday at this time. Otherwise, I would be there immediately.
good luck
post the best
i like post you @vceliver
@vceliver im now follow you
please follow me @fadhila
Resteemed
No explanation, I just need it.
And I didn't upvote my post.
😎
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone. Fantastic stuff! Are you going yourself? Regretfully I cannot this year. But, there is always next!
Yes, of course I am going to SteemFest2.
Fantastic. I am sure it will be good again.
Thanks for sharing! A link to your post was included in the Steem.center wiki page Steemfest 2: Crowdfunding and Contests. Thanks and good luck again!
awesome proposal. I am not participating but I will resteem so more people can join.
The only thing I have in mind aside from meeting these great people in steemit, is to have a picture with @ned.