This year has been great for me and there are many things to be grateful for. This month is special, not only because it is December, but because it is my anniversary month in Steemit, exactly one year ago I joined this platform and many things have happened in my life since then. That's why I made the decision to create a thank-you publication, and I learned that you always have to be grateful for how much or how little you have.
I have known great people with a huge heart, I have surrounded myself with very loving people and warm communities that always go with open arms, attentive as if they were a family.
A year ago I came to this platform without the slightest idea of what this place was, I had not even thought about writing, that is, writing about the things I like, writing about curiosities of my life, or even simply show the drawings I make, I did not think that everything I do could really attract an audience, and to feel the support of the people here has been great. In my life there is a before and after Steemit, after entering here I dared to write what I feel, and I dared to open a blog dedicated to my writings, writing for pure art has made me feel, there are things we say or we think and do not know that these things can create bonds with those who read, if there is something that can unite us is thought.
I remember the first time I dared to publish something related to drawing and painting, it was for a contest created by 
Hive account@jacinta.sevilla, she is constantly creating funny contests, where it does not matter if you are expert or beginner, what matters is your originality, thanks to this type of contests I dared to post my artistic processes.
As a video game lover I decided to start writing about my favorite games, those reviews that do not matter if you are a video game scholar or not, critics matter no matter where they come from in this community, people will always be attentive to read you if you do it with passion.
The first community I joined was 
Hive account@thealliance, a community that at first glance seems very exclusive, I admit, even I thought they were an elite haha, but no, they turn out to be very sweet people, children, parents, even grandparents, many people with incredible abilities, a family united by the Steemit network, who receive you in their warm arms, and the only thing they ask for in return is your perseverance and quality, so it is not at all complicated to be part of the family of the alliance , you simply must be you, because each person is unique. I have met many sweet people there, who simply make writing something funny, like 
Hive account@c0ff33a who apart from doing work as a witness is constantly posting and telling small things about his life and his love for coffee, 
Hive account@thekitchenfairy who by the way always posts delicious recipes, thekittygirl is always constantly educating us, and posting beautiful pictures, 
Hive account@saffisara is perhaps one of the most genuine people I've seen, it's very funny and her publications are full of an incredibly positive energy, 
Hive account@enginewitty is another super fun person, and his publications are very original, his way of writing together with his personality make him unique, he is also the father of the whole family of the alliance. On the other hand there are people who dazzle me with their artistic talent as 
Hive account@txatxy, 
Hive account@oizaguirres, 
Hive account@sol25, 
Hive account@bluefinstudios, 
Hive account@leyargoz, 
Hive account@tattoodjay, 
Hive account@oscarps, 
Hive account@mrstrange and, 
Hive account@fiftysixnorth who handle photography with a certain mastery, of course that each one has a personal touch, and I always learn something new from them. There are other very inspiring blogs like those of 
Hive account@lymepoet and her sublime poetry, 
Hive account@katrina-ariel who by the way has a beautiful voice, if you ever have the opportunity to hear it would be great, 
Hive account@dreemsteem and her writings are fantastic, her blog in general transmit a magic unique, 
Hive account@zen-art has a very inspiring blog too, she writes about life, curiosities and things that we should all know and keep in mind.
There is a project called Pimp Your Post Thursday #PYPT directed by 
Hive account@shadowspub, another enterprising member of thealliance, where every thursday the opportunity is given to all those who want to participate to promote their publications and talk a bit about what it is about, I know that in Steemit there are many similar projects, but my favorite is this by far, (it's a pity that I have not been able to attend more), I recommend it, because this project is attended by many people who will support you and give you their best advice. I still remember my first time, or rather, every time, it made me very nervous to have to talk about my publications, but it's almost therapeutic, and it's nice to hear what other people think about what you write. It is a space to share art.
More than a year ago I began to be healthier and more just with my body, and I just found the publications of 
Hive account@donatello, who always uploads small videos of his routines as a demonstration. In short, thealliance has a large number of talented and fun people that I have not yet met, because we are constantly growing.
In Steemit there are also humanitarian aid groups, and animal support, these groups are what make you regain faith in people and remind you that all is not lost, thanks for your work 
Hive account@youarehope and 
Hive account@tarc, I admire those who are part of these foundations as, 
Hive account@rhondak, 
Hive account@sircork, 
Hive account@malos10 and 
Hive account@crisangel, I am sure that these people have such a big heart that they do not fit in their chest.
In the area of entertainment and video games, I met 
Hive account@curie, one of the most influential profiles of Steemit, to whom I am also deeply grateful, I would like to add that when you do something with your heart you will always be well rewarded. 
Hive account@opgaming is a very fun group of guys and girls with whom I get to know the latest news from the world of video games and technology, among them are the boys 
Hive account@ddrfr33k, 
Hive account@thegoliath, 
Hive account@volderhein, 
Hive account@ahmadmanga and other people who are super overpower. Hive account@opgaming has been growing little by little after a restart from 0, there is nothing better than a true community of gamers like this, they are a small family with a very good eye for criticism and support all those who create a good content about video games.
It is also 
Hive account@steemgc, another community dedicated to supporting gamer content, is perhaps the largest dedicated to supporting video game content, recently began to provide much more support to the community of players and for that I am grateful.
In the Spanish-speaking community there are many support groups for which I am very grateful too, mainly 
Hive account@cervantes who have helped many or very many people in Venezuela, perhaps it is not my favorite community but I know that there are honest people who try to make the Hispanic community of Steemit a better and warmer place offering their support. Then there are other communities such as 
Hive account@la-colmena, 
Hive account@el-panal, 
Hive account@c-squared, which are newer but are slowly growing and supporting more and more the community in Spanish that lives in Steemit. Recently I also met and became part of a project called 
Hive account@celfmagazine, a community of support for all kinds of artistic expression, that makes me very happy, a year ago when I entered this platform there were no more communities that supported the content in Spanish, just there was cervantes, and over time the word has spread and we are more and more Spanish-speaking people. So thanks guys and girls who are part of those projects.
I also thank the projects that are responsible for offering their work as exchange houses for Venezuela, because they have opened doors for many Venezuelans who are part of Steemit and for people who live in other countries, these exchange houses are 
Hive account@steem-pays and 
Hive account@orinoco, who are constantly striving to work for us.
I could not forget the family of girls 
Hive account@steemsugars, although I have not had the time to share with them I know it is a group full of many beautiful girls who share stories, anecdotes, their skills and in short, demonstrate the full potential of what the girls can do, in the same way, the space also serves to discuss beliefs and social criticism. A place to show that girls are capable of everything. Thanks, 
Hive account@meanmommy33 for creating this group.
Not only me, but also my family, we have a lot to be thankful for this month with this community, even my dog, and not only for their support but for all the people I met and for whom I will continue to know, in any way way everyone influences me and I know that sometimes I will influence other lives, we are like that, energy and auras that flow and mix.
I hope this December is a wonderful month for all the people who are part of Steemit, that their houses are full of joy and Merry Christmas for you all.
If there is someone I did not mention apology, but I am also grateful to you for the simple fact of being here reading me.
©2018 María Zerpa
