I dedicate my first Ulog to @jackmiller. He’s a witness, an all-around good guy, I see him as a Steemit mentor, and has an ocean of patience for my unholy rants about Steemit. Even when I’m unreasonable and unfair to him, he lets it go with no judgement. He encouraged me to Ulog rather than go dark on Steemit. So I’ll give it a go.
We all have our ups and downs with the platform. But more and more, I wonder why I’m here? What am I trying to achieve? I honestly don’t know. I don’t like doing things that seem pointless. And that’s what it feels like for me. It feels pointless. Putting so much effort into each post feels pointless. Trying to engage with people and connect for real friendships feels pointless.
I’m going to take a break from fussing over every post. I’m just going to sit on my blog and talk to myself for a while. Until I get bored of myself and I find something better to do. So Ulog it is and emo I am!
And since I refuse to make an effort on my posts anymore beyond the minimal, I whipped up this drawing. It was while I was replying to @nonameslefttouse, who does really cool art. I got inspired! It took all of 5 minutes, the exact amount of time I should be spending on art on Steemit for all the difference it makes. It’s only 0.05% of his talent and more an inspired-by cheap hack. Look closely Brian (@corpsvalues), I added a bit of you in there!
I have titled it:
Steemy Dragon Could Care Less!
To close off, I will actually use my Ulog for writing and any research relating to my writing.
For the record, I love this platform.
I’ve never seen Steemit as useless personally. There are just too many options here. My posting frequency has gone up and down but I have too much fun here to see it as pointless.
I tend to set goals with the platform though. I want to hit certain SP targets, convert a certain amount of SBD to Bitcoin and other things.
It also pays to have some communities that you’re part of where you post regular stuff. I have my weekly beer competition and have started entering @originalworks competitions as well.
Those two things combined keep my content flowing pretty well. I’m also considering running a monthly SP delegation comp to keep things exciting.
Hey Mazzle, tbh, I wished I was more organised. But I flutter here, there and everywhere. It’s been on my mind to set clear goals, but they’d be very different. I’m more driven by experiences, learning, and people. I assume the money will come along as I grow in my own way.
For now, I have the few I love, and some who occasionally read my stuff. Otherwise, I look for little projects I could do. I’m not here for money because I’ve declined payment on stuff.
Other than that, it’s pure luck I’m running off. I say pointless, but of course it’s not. Maybe what it is, is cutting the pointless distractions, the artificialityand focusing finding the genuine hearts of this platform. I’m really about meeting interesting people here.
I been active on communities including securing a sponsorship, I’ve encourage people to participate in contests, all my 3 curies are contest entries. I’ve done all that. Jack even got me to do a fundraiser.
The one thing I’m unlikely to ever do, is ask for delegation and justify my worth. It’s more fun when they just mysteriously appear. Hehe. But to each their own.
Good luck! :)
It's definitely about finding the people and communities you value here. :)
I probably made it sound as if I was only interested in earning money, but it's the people that have kept me here for the long term. I've met a few of them face to face as well which is cool.
My comp is very unlikely to be about people begging for delegation. I find that sort of thing quite icky. It would be more in line with inviting people to nominate a cause or community that needs support.
The delegation contest that I am running right now seems to have attracted people who are asking me to delegate to causes more than individuals which was a nice surprise.
Anyway! You're clearly doing well with your here and there approach so keep doing that :)
You got to ulog before I did. I wanted to try ulog a week ago before my phishing post series, and I had some great photos of fishes from the aquarium, but when I got to applying my wonderful writing talent to talking about fishes, I had nothing to say! Like do I say, "Look at this cool looking yellow fish" or "Ooo, the shark is coming!"?
I turned to phishing instead. I will loop back around to fishes though, perhaps I will get some inspiration.
Nice sh*tpost. That drawing would have taken me hours, and it wouldn't even look nearly as cool. Talking to oneself is the new fix-all remedy. Didn't get the memo?
Ok ok, way too much engagement for me for one day. Have a great day!
btw, see the beauty of gina alert? Dead silence from me before. Still, can't guarantee this level of engagement will (or can) continue. I distinctly recall you saying somewhere that once a month is good. ;)
Oh, I decided to delete the list of people I did love on Steemit on this post. You were on it. Decided it would be even more bad PR to chuck a tantrum and then list the ‘good people’. Lol
You and I, we have an understanding. Busy wives, mothers and career women priorities takes precedence over Steemit-anything. And yeah, what’s with the recent flood of activity! I’m not giving you a salary! Hehe
Love you, more so since we started chatting directly for when it’s neccessary to clear stuff up.
Once a month will keep me thrilled, I don’t expect more. I pay attention to those who genuinely care for others. You’re not the personality type that I find problematic. Consider yourself excluded!
❤️😘🤗
I had to scroll back to find this one. The friends I've made on here know it can take some time for me to get back (if at all) :).
I go through phases! I might have more time for steemit for 1-2 days (outpour of comments from me), then life gets super busy and it's challenging to find time to get back to everyone. It's not intentional or mean-spiritedness. Just trying to find a balance with all the commitments in the real and steemit world.
Love your recent drawing, btw! Of the zombie summoner. If only I could draw...anything, anything, sheshh even my stick figures are horrendous. Grrrr. I will just combine all my comments here instead of making separate ones. Who knows when I will get a chance to reply back? ;)
umm..thanks? 😂
And as for Ulogs, I am the same! Like what do I write? I think I was supposed to write what’s on my mind, so my shit post was it...
Use Procreate, I just used the brushes, it takes seconds to squiggle a semblance of a dragon with the cloud brush. Lol
I will try out Procreate one day, and post my terrible drawing. Just to say, 'Linny, I told you so! No amount of digital support can help someone who is artistically challenged.'
@beeyou, please draw something when you have a moment. Then you can submit to @corpsvalues comp, so I can laugh. It’s really not hard. Here, I’ve been learning to draw with my finger on Procreate. Don’t ask me why.... I didn’t think it was possible, but I successfully drew you a love heart apple! See?! It took a few minutes on the train.
Aww, thanks @linnyplant. :) That is one cool looking apple. I could never draw something like that. I opened up my son's doodle app and tried to draw a stick figure on there. It turned out terrible. Maybe I'll post it next time so you can have a good laugh. Thanks for the love heart apple. Love it! :)
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I find value in this, so I contest that it isn't "shitpost." I am personally going through that crisis of purpose. Not sure it'll be fair to say it's a Steemit thing, as it plays out in my life off the chain too. But I still find value in genuine connections. I am sorry if I have been lag with that. Hey! Nice art.
<3
I’m really sorry to hear you’re going through a similar crisis. I think we all do, because maybe that’s the nature of social media. This happened to me on Facebook, so I came to Steemit. Here, the money side of things underscores it because it changes the way we see the actions of those we encounter and how we measure ourselves. At least that’s my thinking. I will still always love this place more than any other social media alternative. I’d never ‘quit’, so there’s got to be a better way to handle this crisis better. So I’ll try the Ulog and using it as a writing journal. Maybe by achieving on a much loved project, I’ll feel better about my time on Steemit. I do value the genuine connections, but sometimes the weight of many presses hard. I’m too sensitive.
Anyway, I’m always pleased to see you appear on my blog. It’s like you bring some mysticism to my page or something. :) I didn’t even think you remembered me!
You’re one of the blogs I make a point of checking in on every once in a while. I loved the Sankofa contest your resteemed, I was so jealous I could not participate. I wanted to add that to my list of achievements of having written one. But then it means I have to try my best and find the time! Maybe when I have an attitude adjustment, I’d write one for fun. Appreciate you dropping in, it gave me a smile to see you. <3
Oh wow! You just made my day with that reply. Sure I enjoy to drop by your blog. Some times I am just too exhausted to register a mark I was there. And, those were awesome words for "Sankofa." Makes me all the more fulfilled. It's an initiative I think would contribute some value to this chain, and also help us preserve a part of us that's unfortunately getting lost in globalized living. Sure I look forward to when you will be able to participate, and happier even that you read the entries. Aren't they awesome! :)
May that "mystic" powers last longer. Ahaha. Kind regards, my friend <3
That Sankofa contest was a fabulous addition to the chain. It’s those contests that have soul and forces a writer to learn about the different forms of story telling that I look for. I haven’t read an entry, I was too busy being envious that I couldn’t join in on the fun! I’d actually done some research, but realized timing was wrong and I’d not have the time to deliver to a standard I felt was acceptable. But I didn’t know you’re so passionate about it, only that it was very ‘you’. Lol
I’ll certainly read a couple tomorrow evening and make a point of reading a few in each of the future contests. I was pleased to see it looked like it was going to continue! So when I am less emo and more productive, I’ll join in. If the contest has moved on, I’ll write one anyway and dedicate it to you. It’s been on my wanna list ever since I learnt the meaning of the word! <3
Yes, you keep being mystical and doing good on steemit. Similar to @beeyou, you only need to appear once a month and I’m like thrilled!! I just get a little down when I look at my follow list and wonder, do these people even know me? Unfollow! I guess I’m here to be inspired, and I get inspired by learning more about a person’s interest.
Anyway, I hope you get past this crisis. If it ever seems like no one appreciates you, know that I’m still probably stalking your blog for interesting stuff. And yeah, it’s actually the cultural stuff I’m most interested in. ;)
No need to reply further, read and enjoy. I know you’re busy, but thanks for sharing your words. <3
Start becoming familiar with the word "ulog" too
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It's high time I wrote my first "ulog." Thanks for the opportunity to express our innermost musings, @surpassinggoogle <3
Ooh, this will be ever so cool. @surpassinggoogle, I love misterakpan’s posts. So I can honestly say, I’m waiting in anticipation for his Ulog. BIG fan of this gentleman’s writing. ❤️
(No need to upvote this post, I would cheer this man for free) I’m still waiting for part 2 of your story.... feet tapping :P
This isn't a shitpost. Rambling with art is a win/win. I've been doing it for months. I have a hunch that image took longer than five minutes though.
The base picture was 5 mins or there abouts. Have you used Procreate on an iPad? It’s crazy good with the effects brushes, so I’m cheating. Hehe.
You’re right though. Writing the text, adding the little details might have taken the same amount of time if not more! But who’s counting, it felt like 5 minutes, that’s the important thing. It beats 10 hours of labouring every line, shifting every pixel.
This does feel like a shit post, but need to purge, to adjust focus. I’ve really appreciated your thoughts and the experiences you’ve shared in our recent communications. It’s put a lot of things into perspective. Gosh, even doing the ‘art’ helps. It’s more an exercise in imperfection and how it doesn’t really matter. It’s still okay to use, that someone will get some value out of it. Similar to something you wrote, I’m being too hard on myself. And what for? I doubt anyone cares, and I just need to chill more and worry less. :)
I haven't tried that one, no. Apple products are a language I don't speak.
Time has a habit of flying while I'm zoning out on something I'm working on. I can get a lot done in five minutes as well, but that five minutes actually took an hour.
The community has spoken, linny and the verdict is:
You are emo.
No, just kidding, but I couldn't help myself, had to say it.
And... FLATTERED... since imitation is the highest form of yada yada...
I found a bicycle in your artwork!
It looks oddly familiar!
Big "steam" (haha) dragon might not care about saving the people drowning in lava, but that bicycle is zooming in to help.
You know what?
I think that you put just the right amount of time into your post and look, it's still great.
Do you want to know why I quit Facebook (mostly)? Because it's a window into how narcissistic most of my "friends" are and I can hear the echoes when I post.
I think you should be sticking around Steemit because clearly the community here loves and supports you. That's worth something.
At least worth ten minutes of your time every couple days =)
No, I’m sticking around because you’re going to get stung, bloat into a whale and make me rich. Long term investment. 😘 🐳
Shhhhh that's supposed to be our secret. We can't let anyone else find out about these radioactive bees.
If everyone is happy wirh ulogging then why we are still on steemit... who can write on steemit can write in ulog.. can no he ?
Come on. I like steemit but i am bored to death as i can write but my heart is fed up from this ugly life so i stopped writing .
Why ulog.. why noy steemit
Hey red-rose, my Ulog was written on Steemit. It’s a tag for a category of a blog. I hope things improve and you find the heart to write again. Take care.
Well, I have decided to follow you up, actually i am following very rare wise members here and not exceeding 15 in all cases and you are one of the best that i have decided to follow.
i am here in steemit for nearly 10 months and i saw so many good and bad things but i am supporting steemit by all means so thank you for your kind support .
I have helped so many young strong steemians here such as @ankarli who she has a strong iron fest - she is a young girl in age of my kids from Philippines and she is so active and i expected for her to reach level 60 in few months and she did it even she has not in her wallet much cash of steem but by here hard working she did it and she became one of the best steemians here - i like her too much .. and you are going to be in the same track, do you know why - because you are supporting others and for your kind heart and THE HOLY GOD will send supporters to help and support you = i believe that you will reach level 60 very soon. good luck
samer
red-rose
You speak too highly on me red-rose! I’m on steemit to have fun and enjoy people who wish to engage me. :)
If anything, I don’t focus on growing enough!
Well, I’m not fussy who sends me supporters. Hehe.
Thank you for your words of support. Hopefully, life doesn’t seem so ugly and you can write again. 🌹
Too bad to read you're so emo @linnyplant :(
Sometimes you need to take a break from things, to get a clear view about what you like and want, I guess everyone of us recognizes that... I do at least..
Your drawing is really inspired by @nonameslefttouse I can see that, you should partner up, making one kick ass artwork together so you will be inspired again.. just an idea :)
take care!
Oh gosh, never compare me to the level of @nonameslefttouse! Omg... he’s a real artist, when you have a chance you should visit and have a closer look at his pieces, there is complexity and layers and strange stuff going on in his pieces that is complete absent in mine. My stuff is literally child’s play. I am the imitator because for a few moments I wanted to just dump my canvas with color and I’m fond of how he writes his words. :)
I have looked at them, and I see the layers too lol.. first time I looked at it, it was a bit weird, but I started to really appreciate his posts lol.. I look forward to them.. hehe Hope you're feeling better today? If you want to chat about yesterday, you find me on discord (I can't find you.. already tried)
Have a good day!
Nawwww, why does connecting with peeps feel pointless? Aren't we amazinggreat?
Because ‘peeps’ just want you to do stuff for them. A one way connection is pointless. I would get more value washing my hair, going for a run, learning the periodic table.
All those alternatives sound pretty good too actually XP
Well aside from the periodic table. I did try to learn it once (kind of had to as I was doing chemistry at uni). All those numbers. Too much for fyn's meagre brain.
What the hell kinda "peeps" have you been meeting :S
Steemy dragon is an arsehole, love the rendition of a complete expression with one eyeline XD Never underestimate the therapeutic power of quick sketchies!
And notes and research (or anything else) that you're going to be doing anyway is a good use of steem :) Always better to do something you were going to/wanted to do anyway otherwise it's too much like hard work.
Well, I wasn’t quite sure we were still friends. Everyone is so busy, it’s easy to lose touch. As for the people I have been meeting/observing, what I complain about is many, and TA is not exempt. I’m just not so inspired by others and communities lately. I find myself wanting to withdraw more. It’s more the nature of Steemit and social media. The narcissism of some is mind blowing.
It’s not you though. You’re an independent soul, you’d never ask of another or expect attention for anything that you wouldn’t give or do yourself.
Yes, it’s been on my mind I need to filter out people and just focus on my project. I’m just stating intent. So when I’m antisocial, I can reference this very post. Lol
Yeh filter out people and focus on what you want to do. It's pretty much what I do which is why I'm so blissfully unaware of most of the drama that goes on for the most part. I do peek out of the basket occasionally to see if we're headed to hell on a road paved with good intentions ;D
Withdrawing/taking a break on occasion can be helpful too if it's getting a bit much. Hope you find stuff you can/are willing to share for those of us that want to see your stuff though :)
Thanks ryi, I’m a little all over the place as to what my point is for being here. Even hubby is frustrated with me.
I’ve been deliberately isolating myself too. I think in trying to be a bubble of zen, I’ve turned into a bloated bubble about to explode from self-poisoning. Such a drama queen am I. Lol.
You are right though. We’ve talked about this in the past about me using my blog to write about my writing. But because we’ve not spoken for a while I forget how often your words actually ground me. Jack, he just indulges my rants. I can physically feel him roll his eyes at me through the screen. Hehehehe
Hi! So this is your first Ulog... I will try some day to make one...
But I recently am so busy. Im from Venezuela, so I have to make money all the time to survive this economic situation...
But, from time to time, I draw and I get relax. This why I love to draw... I better stop or this will become my first Ulog...
Nice to "see" you again!
You are so NOT alone! Use this time to explore YOU and you'll be amazed what starts to happen. Maybe join a family like @thealliance ?
I feel very honoured you dropped by artemisnorth. I’ve read a few of your Ulogs closely. I’ve not commented or marked my presence. The first was after the chat I learnt about Ulog and you wrote about depression. It comes from wanting to properly comment but feeling ill-equipped to say anything worthwhile. But I appreciate the shares.
I plan to drop in again on the creative chats once I do something worth chatting about. I’ve mentioned this you previously, but I left that creative chat feeling so encouraged to draw. It meant a lot to me, because I don’t have the same confidence in the drawing as I do in writing side. It added weight to hear encouraging voices.
I have considered The Alliance in the past. But I’m not a fan of the public declaration post and call for support thing. I mean that is kind of the whole point of my emo Ulog. I lack real support on my content to the my wider sphere. It’d be an embarrassing experience I can do without. Hehehe.
But it was sweet you thought of it. ❤️
Ulogs are great. And we're so glad you're here. Hope you stick around. ((hugs)) P.S. I love the dragon!
Hi Katrina. I consider you one of the nicest people on Steemit, you’re part of the warm welcome I always feel when I drop in at PYPT. I’ll be around writing something that is oh-so-important-to-me but possibly meh-ish to others. The point is I’m not meant to care. Lol
Thanks for dropping by to offer an encouraging word. @jackmiller told me the crowd at Ulog are ‘different’ but in a good way.
Wow! So sweet, thank you! I'm glad you're here. Yes, do what you want to do, be you, and have fun—that's what I'm trying to do, anyway.
I've found some pretty amazing people here, and they're the reason I stick around. Jack is one of those people, and the crew at PYPT, and my family in @thealliance, and friends at @helpie, and @freedomtribe, and soooo many others. I stick around because: a) this is the best forum for sharing my creations I've found thus far, b) there are amazing people encouraging me, and c) I'm making more here than I ever did blogging and tweeting, so... that helps, even if the money's not great if you look at it hourly, I'm having fun doing what I love.
I really like ulogs because they help us feel comfortable just being who we are. We learn about each other that way. And it takes the pressure off! That's the best part. :) Be you.
If there is the point, how can it be pointless.
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Hey @surpassinggoogle,
This was the highlight of my day, so know you’ve made a lady in Melbourne smile even as she walked in a massive downpour with soggy shoes. The footpaths had become rivers, it was so bad.
I was leaving a client site and feeling more than a little sheepish about having complained in my Ulog. Emo-me was embarrassed.
I’ve liked the concept of Ulog since it was discussed on @artemisnorth’s creative chat. I again thank @jackmiller for reminding me to write one. I discovered today he followed through on our pact. That I’d stay and write Ulogs if he wrote them too. I didn’t realised he’d actually posted already. He’s trying to buy everyone’s balls for charity!
Also, thanks to my twin @corpsvalues for reminding me I am just as emo as he is. And thanks to @nonameslefttouse for being so gracious about me trying to imitate his art. He likes to see his name mentioned, it reminds him he’s a more famous dolphin than he realises — I think he just doesn’t get out much because he doesn’t like to wear clothes...
Finally, thank you, surpassinggoogle and your supporting voters. I appreciate the resteem, and that you took the time to personally upvote everyone who commented. That was the nicest thing! I’ll gladly take the tears, and you’ve won my vote for this happy little experience for such an emo post! 😊
Linny ❤️
Currently a muteflute till i can flute again but know i love you. Please see this: https://ulogs.org/@dreemsteem/the-best-new-tag-ulog
See what happened in the comment and it was a point. You say yours is point-less
if possible read this and all the videos too:
https://busy.org/@surpassinggoogle/the-teardrops-smt-is-still-in-its-imaginary-state-but-it-is-time-to-start-gathering-read-this-and-consider-joining-our-telegram
As long as it involves you, point and pointless makes sense.
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Muteflute?! Oh dear. But it’s nice to be loved. ❤️
For all the smiles I got this evening, returning to love back.
I’ll reshuffle my witness love list and add you. Those links will be read, so take care!
What's the point of anything? To have fun, eh? We're all figuring this out together. Some people are playing the system, trying to get rich. Me? Just having fun, practicing writing, making friends. Hmm.. I need to make one of these ulogs.
BTW, nice picture.
I agree. I’m all about having fun, practicing writing and making friends. You seem to be doing well in all fronts. I congratulate you. The Ulog is a fabulous concept, loved it the moment it was brought to my attention. Some may not care to make the distinction, but to me it’s a tag to remind and empower us to be okay with expressing about what’s on our mind, to take an interest in investing time ourselves. It’s a form of self care when no one might, but that’s entirely okay.
Yes, go do a Ulog.
I’ve appreciated your silent support in the past. ❤️
Take care.
Well, I've learned to play the game anyway. But doing so has been a lot of work—networking, writing, etc. But... it's been fun. Life is a game and the sooner we learn that, the sooner we can stop taking it so serious and enjoy ourselves more :)
I had been ignoring the ublog because... well, that is basically what I already do on many of my prose posts, just ramble on about personal stuff, but I will look more into it. I think using the tag is the secret ;)
I enjoy what you do: keep up the good work and I will keep supporting. BTW, I haven't seen you around the Isle on discord for a long time. You should come around when you get a chance.
I think I tried to reply to this four times dbooster! Anyway, I dropped off the Isle because there wasn’t much activity. Thanks for your support. I do notice it and try to support back, but you’re not very chatty, and as may notice, very chatty here. You can always contact me on discord (linnyplant#2936) if there’s anything you need to DM me about. I don’t spend much time in communities anymore.
Hope you are getting on with your 1000 cranes. Not sure if you caught this post, but it might catch your interest? It’s an old one, but a wonderful artist.
https://steemit.com/war/@corpsvalues/war-marriage-death-and-1-000-regrets
Tis true, I am not the chatty time, here or in person. Esp since having kids, it seems like they get all my time and the few scraps remaining go towards making things, leaving no time for being social. But I do try to be chatty when I can, connecting with folks and talking. Y'know, the Isle does seem like it died down as soon as I disappeared. Funny the timing on that. Jess and I are now attempting to get it going again with mixed results.
My 1000 crane project is unfortunately on hold. My youngest found and destroyed all my origami paper and I haven't had time to go refill my supplies yet. Such an early end to a good project idea. But I am not giving up and will restart it soon if possible.
That must be it! Unchatty-time you must have been the life of the party! 🎉😛
Without your unchatty presence, there just wasn’t enough to keep my interest, besides watching critical cat change everyone’s colors, and see Katrina leave a cookie every once in a while. Lol
I don’t know who Jess is, I’m assuming she’s one of the founders...
I tried to hang in there for a while because it was my first community. If you were going to be your slightly more chatty-unchatty self, I might drop in to support.
As for your 1000 crane project, I should do the same. I liked your idea, I just didn’t have time to start when I read your post previously. I’m still feeling too lazy to read/watch the instructions to make one. Twin#2 will immediately want to join in, so then I have to explain and show her too! It grew and grew into a big project in my head.
The previous home owners left their cranes in the house, I counted 47 of them, I wonder if it would be cheating if started at 48...
Hope you get started again, here’s the gift from previous home owners:
Your first Ulog!! Congratulations!
Thank you pretty ladies. I guess this is the account of the combine super karaoke singing powers! Hehe.
Btw, I love sims. I liked to create dramas where everyone is having affairs, starving and dying in the middle of weddings... I stop playing when something changed in the game engine and no one got upset anymore... 😥
Is this where the introvert chatterbox takes over?
Reading your post some thoughts come to mind but I'm not sure what to say that would be coherent, except to do what makes you feel comfortable.
You’re back again. ❤️ Caught you were cheating on Soju, but will read about the scandal in greater detail later. I’d hate to get another rant from your cat in my mailbox about promiscuous Mum! :P
As for getting coherent and finding the words, you don’t need to be. From the moment we’ve met on the TA intro post, you’ve been the sweetest and most supportive friend. Give diva cat a pat for me.
EDIT: my introverted chatterbox is my online activity. ;)
hahahaha it wasn't me who was cheating, there were no photos of me touching any other cats. So my hands are clean. lol
Awww you're so sweet. I'm just glad we clicked from the beginning. And maybe I was interested in learning what it means to be an introvert and a chatterbox at the same time. 🙊
Honestly i feel you, because i have been there. Spending soo much time on a post and end up getting cents, if you are even lucky. Yet someone else will post a selfie and get $10 for it. Thats just the unfairness of the platform.. But soon that will be over, when we are whales our selvea. Nothing comes easy.
I was also advised to have fun than stress over it.
I have been at that same Point as you are now. I dont know what your believes on the steem are but i for onde decided to change my strategy. I started interacting with people more, commenting on posts and taking it really easy. It has helped me alot and ulog has made it even easier to find posts of people being them selves, their real true selves on everyday basis that even you can relate too, its way easier that way and i am Making progress on making connections.
Also participating on the discord talk show for steemgigs had helped me to meet alot of people.
From there i started joining alot of other community platforms that are helping me grown on here.
And yess, take the much needed break from the platform when you have too. It helps, ALOT.
Hey purpletanzanite, I’m sorry I took so long to reply. I struggled on what to say.
My strategy on steemit has always been to follow the path of inspiration. If you read through the comments you might get a better understanding that I am about people and communities, and I’m no slouch with networking when I’m feeling in the mood. Of my 977 posts, only 22 are my own posts. The rest are comments, and I’m generally no slouch in my commentary either. People who engage are valuable to me, more than their wallet.
Has this strategy been a good approach?
I think so.
I’ve been fortunate in many ways, but I won’t list them. None of that came easy, and it still isn’t. I put a lot of effort to connect with others. I take a genuine interest in people. I want to write real characters with believable emotions, so that requires I pay attention. All this focus and interest in others often end in disappointment. Especially, when you come to realize when it comes time for real support, it’s rarely the ones you care about or the communities you invest in that take an interest in the things that are important to you. I’ll exclude a few real steemian friends from this though. They know who they are. It’s often the people who don’t need me to do anything for them, or I may not even know who have supported me the most. Real kindness and generosity with no expectations.
I write this with clear awareness that I’m no different to many. I come with expectations and strings. It’s also this that makes me want to withdraw and self reflect on the whys.
My point is not really about the payout, but on this platform they are related. It’s really coming to the knowledge that I’m too hard on myself on a platform that feels largely apathetic to what I create or the care I put into comments. It just seems an ineffectual use of time. I understand it’s not personal because everyone needs to be focused on themselves. That to make a difference on the causes and for the people we care about, we must build our accounts.
I guess I’m trying to be steemy dragon (sorry @ryivhnn , I’m aspiring to be an arsehole ). I’ve always felt my outer shell isn’t hard enough for social media. I’m constantly hurt by the behaviors of others. It’s the small things that add up. That time and time again I overinvest myself and set myself up for a huge fall.
I guess I’ve reached a point where I’m drifting again. Floating along and waiting for the next thing that inspires me. While that happens, it’s time to focus more inwards and if ulogging forces me to refocus the energy on me, then I’m going to try.
I don’t really like this reply, it’s the mother of whiney comments, but I’ll cringe and hit post.
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