Hello ezzy,
Congrats on reaching you milestone and for staying with Steemit and making your dream come true.
My story is not as pretty as your since I stopped for 1 year after blogging for 3 months or so. I started sept 2016 about the same period as you.
Now, I am ready to stay in Steemit and blog everyday and not give up my dream.
Much success to you.
It's never too late, buddy. Just keep on pushing from now on and you'll be hitting those milestones in no time. :)