So on top of getting 260+ followers, 56+ reputation, I successfully secured my first payout (sbd conversion).
People who doubt the authenticity of the community are doing themselves more harm than good.
My friends were going crazy when I received the alert today and truthfully, it was like a dream.Blogging has always been something I experimented with for some time now and I must say this community is not a scam.
Now I can get a decent surprise for my mother whose birthday is next week Saturday, despite the inflation ridden economy over here, steemit has made my mother's birthday an awesome one for me.
I was always worried about how I was going to get her the gift I envisioned, but now, steemit made it come through.
For those doubting, IT IS REAL.
My plans for the Steemit In Nigeria conference and party in November is also one step closer to being actualized.
To steemfinity and beyond!
Thank you 
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