PAPA TURNS 700 (Followers that is) - A BETTER PERSPECTIVE : CRYPTOCURRENCY AS AN INVESTMENT - The 5000th Post From @papa-pepper

Apparently at least 709 steemians enjoy following my random, encouraging, interesting posts, and for that, I am so grateful. For me, all of you have allowed me the opportunity to have an outlet for my creativity and a chance to document some of the life adventure that our family is on.

Additionally, having so many followers means that if I ever did try to jump ship, I'd have a "boatload" of you holding me back, and I know that you have my back!

My time here has been relatively short at about three months total, but I've happened to accomplish a lot in that time period. The following is provided just to gain some understanding about exactly where @papa-pepper is currently sitting in the steemit community overall. This is just to provide data, and I am in no way trying to brag.

According to https://steemwhales.com ...

* 6th for most posts (4972 according to steemwhales.com data)

* 54th highest reputation score (68.1)

* 66th for followers (701 according to steemwhales.com data)

* 177th for Posting Rewards (8,610,367)

* 405th for Curation Rewards (50,940)

* 805th for Steem Power (5327)

* 856th for Estimated Value ($2362)

Obviously, I have done very well with the number of posts and followers that I have, plus I have a very high reputation. That may be even more impressive when my low Steem Power and Estimated Value is considered, though some withdrawals have certainly decreased my value.

Data is constantly changing, but at the moment that I prepared this, it was accurate.

My goal on this 5000th post commemorating @papa-pepper reaching 700 followers is not to give you another lengthy, in-depth evaluation of some specific angle of steemit, but is instead to help those who lack a cryptocurrency background to understand STEEM from another point of view, which may be some additional encouragement to many out there.

Many of us came to steemit because we heard that there was a way to make money blogging. I am one of those people. I had no real background in either social media or cryptocurrency, but steemit was able to draw me in.

As I have been lovingly known to say...

Steemit is the spider that finally got me caught in the world-wide web.

Yeah, it has drawn me in and got me caught, and I'm glad for it. As my family is attempting to build a homestead, it has even provided some financial resources for us.

Yes, I am one of those people who has cashed in some of their SBD and spent it. In fact, in the cover photo I am holding about $3000 USD, and that is about what I have withdrawn so far.

Steemit has not only helped me to put food on my plate and gas in my truck, it has also helped us make other not-so-common purchases...

Like this pig.

And this rabbit.

Make no mistake about it, just because I have taken something out of steemit does not mean that I am only here to attempt to make some money. I too have a sincere desire to see steemit succeed, and I am committed to doing what I can to make sure that happens. From posting quality content on a regular basis, to encouraging others, to building up this community, to upvoting the posts of others; I'll be here, doing my part to the best of my capabilities.

So then, on to the main event!

I share this to help others understand the potential of the cryptocurrency known as STEEM.

We've all seen the potential payouts rise and fall, and the overall value of our wallets too. What gives?

Basically, currencies are a lot like stocks, so cryptocurrencies are as well. For those in America, you can purchase certain stocks with your USD just like you can purchase other currencies, like the Yen. If you buy $1000 worth of a certain stock and the value of that stock goes up, you now have the equivalent of more than $1000. However, if the value of the stock drops, then you have essentially lost money.

Hopefully we all have some sort of frame of reference for how the stock market works.

Currencies also fluctuate in the world-wide market place. Depending upon a number of variables, the value of a currency can either increase or decrease. The same is true for cryptocurrencies. Like stocks or currencies, you have the option to invest in cryptocurrencies. You can turn some of your own currency from your own country into STEEM right now, and many people have.

However, with steemit, there is no need to purchase STEEM. You can join for free and have a small amount given to you just for opening an account. Then, if you post and get some worthwhile upvotes, you can get some blogging rewards in the form of STEEM, Steem Power, and SBD. Though you will have invested some time and effort, basically, it's free because it has cost you nothing to earn it. This is good.

I know that a post payout of 0.200 STEEM may seem lame, but what is the potential?

BITCOIN

Let's use bitcoin as an example. Bitcoin (BTC) is perhaps the most well-known cryptocurrency in the world today. There was a time not too long ago when it was worthless, but now, it is valued at over $600 USD.

1 BTC > $600 USD

On May 22nd, 2010 "laszlo" purchased two pizzas in Florida for 10,000 BTC.

Around the same time, "SmokeTooMuch" attempted to auction off 10,000 BTC for $50 USD total, but no one bit.

A few months later, the value of BTC crept up from $0.008 USD to $0.08 USD, and in the spring of 2011, 1 BTC was equal to 1 USD.

By July of 2011 the value hit $31 USD, and then in December 2011 it was only worth $2 USD.

A full year later (Dec. 2012), 1 BTC was worth $13 USD, but it jumped up to $266 USD by April of 2013.

By June of 2013 it fell to $100 USD, but was worth more than $1000 USD in November 2013.

The value has bounced around a bit since then, and it currently at over $600 USD.

Not bad for a cryptocurrency created in 2008!

Source : History of Bitcoin - Wikipedia

Obviously, when the history of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin is evaluated, one can see how the value can fluctuate, much like a stock. No one in their right mind would pay 10,000 BTC for two pizzas these days, but there was a time when no one could be found who was willing to purchase that many bitcoin for $50 USD.

Right now, that 10,000 BTC would be worth $6,390,000 USD.

Yeah, almost 6.5 Million Dollars.

STEEM

Bitcoin is not STEEM and STEEM is not Bitcoin. However, both are cryptocurrencies. Also, Bitcoin has already paved the way for other cryptocurrencies. At the second that I type this (I'm preparing it ahead of time) STEEM is worth just under $0.25 USD. If your post paid out 0.200 STEEM (for example) that would be the equivalent of about a Nickel ($0.05 USD).

Not exactly too much to be excited about.

But what if (I'm not saying that it will, just "what if") STEEM became worth half as much as BTC some day?

Suddenly your 0.200 STEEM payout would be worth over $60 USD! That's not to mention the SBD and Steem Power payouts. Think about that for a minute.

Now, it may not be worth very much.

Later, it could be.

Even if you grow tired of steemit and get too frustrated to continue, please remember this. Just walk away for a bit and keep your username and password. Later, it may be much more valuable to you.

Once, a certain user left the community and dumped everything that they had into my account because they said that I was their favorite person here. Having no way to get a hold of them, I had no choice but to accept. If I returned it to their account and they never came back, it would be wasted. Plus, since they wanted me to have it, I granted their wishes.

Like any currency, stock, or cryptocurrency, there is no guarantee that STEEM will increase in value, just like there is no guarantee that your post will receive a payout. However, there is the potential.

Once, one share of Coca-Cola stock worth $40. In 2012, that same stock, with dividends reinvested, would have been worth almost 10 Million USD.

SOURCE

CONCLUSION

Steemit never made any promises to anyone that I am aware of. However, it does offer an opportunity to all who are willing to join. You do not have to "buy your way in." Though the current value of STEEM may be low, and the payouts on steemit harder to come by, there is still a great potential for anyone willing to try. Many have already made a lot on steemit and already cashed it out, and maybe, just maybe, they will one day be kicking themselves in the rear end for not hanging on to what they had longer, just like when "laszlo" paid the equivalent of over 6 Million USD for two pizzas.

Personally, I like what steemit has to offer, and when I consider that it may be just like if a new company was giving away free stocks, the long-term potential is incredible.

Also, many investors look for opportunities like this when the value is low. Then they can purchase a greater amount for the the same investment and have a greater potential to increase their assets.

I'm not saying that STEEM is comparable to Bitcoin or Coca-Cola stock, just that like other cryptocurrencies and like stocks, the price can rise and fall, and understanding this, and the long-term potential of it, can lead to a more optimistic view of steemit, and a more enjoyable time here on the platform.

DISCLAIMER: I am not a financial expert or adviser, I have no history in cryptocurrency and all of this is very new to me.

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Congrats!!!! Wish I could read and comment more but I'm hiding in the bathroom at work haha! Will give this a read later.
Best, Guy

Oh man, so I guess I'm not the only one who does this! I have to keep a better eye on the time, yesterday my boss asked "did you get lost on the way to the toilet or something"?

Just don't tell him how much money you made while you were in the bathroom unless you are going to explain how...

He might get the wrong idea otherwise.

Hah, now that would be an awkward conversation! ;-)

Oh yeah, But it would make a great post!

HAHAHA!

Just trying to help your retirement fund grow @ibringawareness!

Very encouraging conclusion @papa-pepper. Thank you. We do need to always let time do the calculations and wait as when we see the rise we see positivity else but the fall gets us to think negative and gives us anxieties.

Yeah, I try to be optimistic, and honestly, the sky is the limit...

unless we go

TO THE MOON!

Wow, ! Congratulations papa-pepper! Thats awesome! And gteat post by the way, you make it so much easier to understand, i get it now! Lol! It seems the older i get , the harder things seem to understand! Thanks! Keeping on Steeming On! ♨😉👍✌♨

Thank you, I was hoping that I could help someone "get it" and that I was presenting it in a way that would make sense.

And you did a great job of it! So many times i tried to understand from oter peoples blogs, on many steemit topics, but their just too hard to understand! Especially for us that are new to cryptocurancies, lts like they puposely make it hard to understand! Lol! Its like Blah,Blah,Blah! Anyways thanks again! ♨👍♨

Cool, glad it helped!

And unlike bitcoin (unless you are a blockchain developer) you have the opportunity to influence the price of steem yourself. Telling friends about cool articles, posting the best content you can, getting involved in selling items, promoting other users, interacting through comments and collaborating on ideas.

Steem will be as valuable as we make it as a collective group. If steemit becomes as big as facebook and people strive to make really innovative posts, money will flow wherever the attention of the masses are. So instead of people giving up or dropping out because the price isn't high, if they believe in the platform (myself included) they should bust their ass and work now to give people the perception of steemit that they want it to be by showing the very things they talk about (hopefully that wordy sentence makes sense).

You inspire me @papa-pepper and I am glad you have a large influence and following. It's funny how well we have both done so far with about 1,000 followers between us. I know plenty of people that are incredibly happy with (essentially worthless) instagram and facebook likes in the thousands. That amount would equate to decent money if they moved on to a platform that cares about those who post.

I'm excited to see how steemit changes since it is such a new idea and player in the social media world. Hope to continue seeing great posts from you! You rock

Yeah. We have a lot of potential, and I got one am willing to do my part.

Steemit is so new, and by bringing crypto to the social and social to the crypto, the potential is incredible.

By those powers combined....

Congrats on your 700 followers. I am very impressed by your growth rate. It amazes me some people on here who are so good at that. I am really only just now learning. Kudos, I salute you for that.

I really do not get it or understand, but often I'll get 100 new followers in a week.

Amazing and much appreciated, but hard to grasp too.

Thanks, and keep up your hard work!

Great post as always @papa-pepper and congrats on the 700 followers!

Thanks for that!

Hopefully we can all get there and continue on.... to the moon!!!

All hail Papa! He's 700 years old! Lol
Nice going - 5000 posts is insane, and you've added a great deal to the network. Thanks for doing it! Papa bless.

Thanks for saying so @kevinwong!

I try to help, and apparently people like it!

Congratulations @papa-pepper and Steem On!

Oh yeah.

Full steem ahead 'cause it's time to knock over milestones.

Thanks again @future24!

Yeah, full steem ahead!

Hi friend @ papa-pepper want to congratulate you on your followers, got well marecidos congratulations, thanks for sharing this achievement with the community

Thanks for being part of the community @jlufer and allowing me to be as well!

STEEMON!You Rock! I told you that you were a super @papa-pepper. Hope to be on here more to enjoy your posts and others I have been missing.

I'm trying to stir up some more pepper competition for you guys too.

"It's burning my ear canal!!!"

You're a super-pepper eater man!

Thanks for all of your support!

Congratulations... from one of the 700.

Thanks for your support @kyusho.

I appreciate it!

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I couldn't find a pepper so I chose a peanut gif to congratulate you!@papa- pepper

I'm not saying that STEEM is comparable to Bitcoin or Coca-Cola stock, just that like other cryptocurrencies and like stocks, the price can rise and fall, and understanding this, and the long-term potential of it, can lead to a more optimistic view of steemit, and a more enjoyable time here on the platform.

exactly ;)
Today I went to the city market looking for a Trinidad Moruga Scorpion because that has the closest SHU to the Carolina Reaper but I couldn't find any. I thought eating 3 of that would beat the guy with two girls who chewed the Carolina, so am sorry do close your contest - I only found thai pepper and jalapenos. I will have to chew a great lot of that to beat him so good luck to whoever your pick becomes, I withdraw.

The Moruga is one that I am definitely familiar with.

I think "Moruga" may even mean death.

That would have been fun for you, but at least you tried, thanks!

@papa-pepper Wednesday, is market day so I went around the market like crazy asking for that but I guess they don't grow it here.

I even went to the toko store but they only have peppers that only has 100K SHU as for the moruga, I don't know what it is. I couldn't find it at all. The vendors gave me raise brows hahaha!

I thought to match the 2,200K I should chew 23 Thai Pepper cause the Thai pepper is 100k only , yes, i looked up what they have in NL and how much SHU they have cause if I'm going to do it then I'd better beat the guy who ate the carolina reaper right? hahaha but 23 Thai pepper- that's moruga already hahaha - so , sorry I have to give it to him hahah. It was a fun adventure though.

Wow, such an awesome post! The information about BTC and STEEM is pretty much the reason I came here. I stayed because of the community, people like you!!!!

Seriously, keep doing what you are doing. If I can ever find the means to come visit you, I will do so. I love to travel so who knows! Ha, I guess I need to know where you live first hahahaha! Hey I will send you my address for some seeds and peppers though! Always looking for new plants to grow and things to try! I hear peppers and Nettles are amazing! 2 Plants I don't have currently.

I am looking to move back to the south and expand as I feel that is all I can afford, but I would love to end up on an Island somewhere growing all kinds of plants, and caring for all kinds of wildlife. It would be the best life I would ever imagine. :) I would for sure keep up with your posts and advice. Even with the wilderness survival training I have. Tips and tricks like peppers and nettles are always good to keep in mind. Funny how I never thought about making tea with nettles. Now that I look it up it seems to be well known in health communities.

You get me your address, I'll get you the seeds.

@papa-pepper likes to do that!

You sound very interesting yourself, based off of this comment and the snake one.

How far north are you now?

I guess I'll have to follow you and see what you've been up to.

Great post. I hope that STEEM will be worth a lot more but only time will tell. Keep up this h great work and look toward to your bed 5k posts.

Thanks man!

Time will tell.

my congratulations @papa-pepper

Thank you Sir.

Have you checked out Golos yet?

you are incredible @papa-pepper congratulations from all my heart!!!

Thanks so much for that.

I'm glad that I've met you guys.

Thank You for the interesting read (I don't know much on this subject) You're Children are Beautiful.

Thanks you for taking the time, and yes, my girls are beautiful.

They get that from their mama!

Enjoy those $'s @papa-pepper - like me your one on the hardest working Steemers on here promoting the platform! I look forward to a #nuggetized post before the 6K post! Holler me when u do!

Congratualations! Well deserved!

Thanks so much for that!

Keep up all the hard work you do, your posts are always great!

I'm really a bit disappointed in this post. I mean, I'm more than happy for you, it's a wonderful experience to read your posts, but what about the big guy? Not one mention, and, forgive me if I'm wrong, I think you owe him a lot. Where is he now? Sulking in the woods out back, no doubt, stung by rejection. Of course, that will be no new thing to him, but nevertheless ... What if he takes it out on Rock? I don't believe for one minute he would, he's such a kind and gentle being, modest in spite of his size, but you shouldn't take chances. And then if Rock in turn takes it out on a butterfly? The whole future of the world hangs in the balance.

I know Rock a little better than you do, and he can take it.

He's tough like that, thick skin.

Those two will still be around, but it's hard to always catch a glimpse, you know.

Thanks man!

Yes, I hadn't thought of that. I guess they just don't show when times are busy. And thanks for the reassurance about Rock - I will sleep easily tonight.

I am glad that your heart will no longer be troubled about that issue.

Your posts always pump me up. Like you, I knew nothing about crypto currencies coming into Steemit. But I am learning more each day! Not only do I have fun on Steemit, but I am starting to see some nice rewards. I was wondering where I could find some advice on how to allocate Steem, such as how much to keep in Steem Dollars, how much to power up with, etc. I just want to make sure I am using my rewards in the best manner.

I am extremely optimistic about the future here, and your posts boost my optimism. Thank you.

There are a lot of different views on what to do with the payouts, and perhaps exploring the options would be a great post, if it has not already been done.

Personally, I would not be the best to give advice on what to specifically do.

I'm glad my posts can make you even more optimistic!

You rocks! Congrats !!!

Thanks, you're not so bad yourself! (LOL)

Wow, 5054 posts (as I am typing), that's crazy. And of course, the 700 followers is just insane. What an achievement!! Congrats big time. I am glad to be part of those numbers. An honor.

STEEM ON!!

I'm glad that you are on of them too.

Most of the posts that I upvote come from my feed, and my feed is mostly my followers.

THANKS BIG TIME @gringalicious!!!

New phone, who dis?

Very funny.

"This is a call from your healthcare provider...."

Is that your way of saying that you miss my entries?

hahah just being playful cause clearly everyone on Steemit knows the Papa. I heart your blog and adventures so hard, couldn't be happier to see your success with the community and how you keep pushing for more interaction.

Thanks man.

I busted out laughing when I read "Who dis?"

Congratulations on your milestone and thank you for creating really great content for everyone @papa-pepper!!!

Thanks for being here to enjoy it with me @kepo777.

I can't wait for my Goji Berries to bring in a harvest like yours!

Congratulations papa! You are really an inspiration for us and we enjoy so much with you!
You will never jump because you have 709 of us here, and yes my friend, we have your back! :)

Thanks for that encouragement @nelyp, and for helping to translate my posts into Spanish!

700 cartwheels!!!! Congratulations!!

That might be a little much @fitmama!

Thanks for joining in on the celebration!

Well done @papa-pepper Always enjoy reading your posts. Steem on!

Thanks so much @amy-goodrich.

I like what you have to offer too.

Great post! I hope for continued success on your Steemit journey. Keep up the good work. 🍀

You too, thanks.

Full steem ahead!

Very impressive achievement, congrats on the milestone! I just hit 500 posts myself and considered that a lot... your level of activity is amazing! I think we can all learn a lot from watching high growth accounts such as yours and seeing how you do things. Of course your great quality posts speak for themselves.

Nice perspective on the possible growth potential of cryptocurrencies. The Bitcoin pizza story is one of my favorites; I'd be kicking myself so hard if I was that guy. Just imagine, being set for life from a $50 investment... I also consider it an excellent time to be investing in the Steemit platform. Steem is so cheap right now, it's a great opportunity to accumulate a nice little stash. There are lots of other good crypto projects in the works too. I'm particularly bullish on the Ethereum ecosystem and the Augur project. The upcoming ICONOMI.INDEX fund should be a good way to get some broad exposure across the whole crypto space as well.

Thanks for all that.

I think crypto is such an interesting investment, and consider STEEM to be theost peculiar.

It's a great time to be involved and invested here!

Congratulations. Keep on steeming

Thanks.

You too!

My man Papa-Pepper. Congrats on 700! Keep up the good work.

Thanks @pairmike, I was just thinking about you earlier.

You had that Japanese Maple tree you wanted to propagate, right?

I still got another couple posts on plant propagation coming, and I've got an idea for you that should work.

Weve got until spring, but I'll get with you on it.

Papa! Yes, I have that Japanese Maple. When does the tree start to produce the seeds? I look forward to your article.

I see you are working hard writing articles. Keep it up!

Cool, I can still remember a few things I guess.

I'll let you know when I post about the method that I have in mind!

Keep it up @pairmike!

Always delivering the quality posts my man. You'll always have my upvote! Keep it up brother! Steem on you crazy Steemian.

Thanks @ethanjames!

I'm glad that you too like what I bring to the table and the community.

I'll keep 'em coming man!

Woot!
Your account is worth as much as mine and I DID invest in SP. Great job!! You'll be 70 before you know it.
Glad to know you, bro. Keep up the great work.

Thanks Brother and thanks for letting me "eat" Jackfruit and Persimmons with you!

A 70, huh?

Time will tell.

  • 1st for hottest steemian ever!! congrats! p.p.p.p.!

How did you like the translation of my pepper pickled egg post by @ace108 in Chinese?

I saw you upvoted it, so I was wondering how much you liked one of my posts being available in that language.

That's pretty sweet writing Chinese in markdown and converting it over in google translator. I wrote a few in Russian and it was actually kind of cool! It enabled me to really get an even broader perspective. Mainly I was just asking myself a lot of questions about Steemit like in which direction I wanted to take it. There are more ways to build new worlds than there are grains in the sand. It is absolutely the best investment for an end-user.

Yeah, we have a lot of options here!

Keep it up!

you will certainly be super popular IF the Chinese community gets much bigger! you know how the Chinese people love spicy food, sorry, no, love spicy AND food :) ... Teach you an internet term in Chinese - Net Red (網紅) ... it means internet celebrity. You, my friend, has the potential to be a NetRed on cn Steemit! And, I will want to be your agent... :-)

OK, we can hash out the exact details later, but you can be my agent for the Chinese community.

are you gonna yell "show me the money!" at me!? haha... how come I feel that you know how to sell yourself much better than me? I guess I can only be a translator... :(

NO NO NO....

You help get Chinese people to like me...
Somehow what will make us money...
And then we can share it.

Right?

(But you could translate on the side)

Yeah, Pepperman got a whole lot of heat!

Thanks @deanliu!

700 followers! WooHooo! Now that's something to aim for.
I've personally had to cash in because I had no other revenue coming in for the short term - but I do see Steem and powering up as an investment and my time and effort will eventually pay off. I'm a very patient woman and I'm willing to work for it.
So papa, cheers to you and your incredible milestone. You are a beacon to many of us. :)

Thanks for that @merej99!

A beacon? Really?

Yeah, the income from steemit has been a huge blessing for us too!

yeah, a beacon! Your stories, ideas, and your online community outreach... You're doing it the right way and being a fine example. I've been chasing after you and stellabelle in rep score and posts to increase my personal growth here. Attitude is another important aspect. I don't think I've ever seen you posting any "stinkin thinkin" Now don't go getting a swelled head. I'll pop it like a zit if I have to. LOL HUGS.

Yeah, no swelled head here, just a "swell guy."

Probably been decades since you've heard that, huh?

Wait, ain't I that same guy that sent you "hell" in the mail?????

He's your inspiration and goal to emulate?

That guy!?!?!!?!

Damn skippy! I used to torture my kids for entertainment. You torture the masses and get paid. Definitely someone to emulate. :P

Haha!

Yeah, I think I read that post, Project Curie liked it too, right?

Congrats.... upvoted.

Thanks, any word on a milk goat yet?

I asked the farmer near me and they have 3 fresh goats but the elderly man is handicapped so canot milk them to bend over.
So, no goat milk unless you could come talk to them to mill them yourself.
I could ask if they will let you milk them.
ROGERS, AR is the farm location.

I'll look around some more, but I should get a goat for milk soon.

Congrats, and that was a very interesting read. I followed and upvoted. Oh wait.. Maybe I was already following you, Lol.. I dunno.. But I'm following you now either way. :)

Thanks, and I'm glad that you liked reading it too.

Hopefully it can encourage some around here.

Congratulations @papa-pepper you are a great inspiration for many of us, keep blogging with your unique and funny way. Upvote and Resteemed :-)

Thanks for that, and for all of your help and support.

I'm glad that you find me to be unique and funny.

I guess images like this help.

hahaha, yes bro that´s exactly what I mean. :-)

Thought so, I'll give you some more of it!

Grats papa and thanks for helping out some of us little people along the way :)

Steem On my Friend.....

You're a "big people" to me my friend!

Keep it up!

(Old 1% upvote trick) - That was a funny post from you @majes!

Let's hang out sometime too!

Thanks, that was one of my big earners lol..

Nah I gest, it actually never happened to me but I seen the humor in it when I seen it happen to someone else lmao...

Sure, putting yourself in other peoples shoes to relate to them...

That's why I like to leave a house first, before everyone else.

It gives you a chance to put yourself in other peoples shoes and maybe get a better than you showed up with, if you leave quick enough!

Great post! I'm trying to decide if I should exclusively premiere an original novel I've worked on for many years on Steemit and your post made me feel that I very much should.

alarm clock dawn series. Check it out, it's pretty awesome.@ericvancewalton is doing that right now, with his

Good point, many authors are doing just that and are doing quite well at it!

Thanks for encouraging him @ballinconscious!

Thanks @ballinconcious and @papa-pepper, I've been reading Alarm Clock Dawn and it is super inspiring! And very excited to check out Love Like His! My novel is called Dwelling and will be launching soon. And congrats again!

@dougkarr, please do me a favor and link it to me when you post it so I don't miss it.

I would hate to be too busy to remember and fail to check it out.

Also, you're welcome.

No problem, glad to be able to inspire you both. will look foward to reading your novel.

I'm releasing an original novel too.

I could get paid for each chapter, and the audience is helpful with proofreading.

Then, when I'm done, I'll publish the volume in print too.

Win, Win, Win situation.

It's called LOVE LIKE HIS if you want to check it out.

All previous chapters are linked, so you can start at the beginning very easily if you want to.

Wow, I can't believe they wouldn't even hang onto their account. Even if theirs only the slightest chance that it might be worth something someday, it's still worth keeping a username and password. Congrats, long time follower(in steem years)
you deserve the success.

They still got the name and password, they just dumped the assets into my account...

Thanks for being such a long term follower, and for encouraging me along the way!

congrats papa! im one of those 700 :D

Congratulations on reaching your 5,000th post!

Oh yeah, thanks for coming along for the ride @daveks!

dayum... keep on steemin! you're on a mission! :)

Oh, I'll keep on steemin!

Wow
Accolades Are in Order!