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So I've been on steemit for exactly 87 days today, and it feels like that time has simply flown by. I was thinking about just that a few days ago, when it hit me like a brick in the face...there are so many people I've become emotionally attached to here!
How exactly did that happen?? I guess it goes back to the idea of being your true self on here, and being truly genuine. I realised that I have become emotionally invested, and I see that as a good thing. It simply means that I care about the platform as a whole, but more importantly, I care about the people on it!
It's the kind of caring and attachment that has me randomly thinking of people throughout the day, like:
Hive account@davemccoy, I wonder if you're seeing your mom today; you're a great son, one I'd like my son's to grow up to be like- or when I'm at the beach, I think
Hive account@beeyou would love this, because I know she loves the ocean
Hive account@thedarkhorse, is his office still clutter-free and what's he focusing on now?
Hive account@abh12345, is he in his one pair of jeans, analyzing numbers for all of us?
Hive account@themanwithnoname, thank god he found his wedding ring, and what's he going to say today to make me laugh?
Hive account@bashadow ...what is Alaska really like?
Hive account@apolymask, how excited are you about your game today? and how sweet it is to promote your dad, 
Hive account@irvinesimages for all of his amazing photos
Hive account@jaynie, are you still able to live off of steemit? ...I hope so!!
Hive account@hitmeasap, have you paid off more bills to be able to go to school?
Hive account@traciyork, how many gifs are you going to create today to make me smile?
Hive account@rwedegis, where are you travelling to now? another lucky guy!!
Hive account@taskmaster4450, where's your inspiration for STEEM coming from today? because I look forward to that!
Hive account@amariespeaks, what's your reading going to tell me next Tuesday?
Hive account@charisma777, how is your son doing?
Hive account@kismet2018, what words of wisdom will you send my way to help me deal with everything I've got going on at home with 
Hive account@briancourteau (my love!)
Hive account@zord189, you're always there at 2 in the morning when I can't sleep and you talk to me even though I know you're so busy at work!
Hive account@spiritualmax what turn is your game going to take next?...and now you have me thinking of Portugal :)
Hive account@deancarter, my buddy here in Playa!! How come I don't see you more??
Hive account@lyndsaybowes, what are your #chickensbitchez and Peter Parker and Mr. Pendock up to today?
Hive account@lidac, how's the cleaning business going, and are you still run off your feet?
Hive account@amarbir, how many bananas have you eaten today?
Hive account@raymondspeaks, what kind of crazy questions is that group of 
Hive account@steemitbloggers going to ask you today?
Hive account@insideoutlet and 
Hive account@shai-hulud, my new friends at 
Hive account@asapers; when's the big shave day for your cancer fundraiser?
Hive account@gilleanpearce, have you set that timer to get your behind out of your computer chair every now and again? :)
Hive account@newbieresteeday ...my first family here...I could make a separate post about all of you!- Hive account@steemitbloggers ...my second family here...what would I do without you guys??!!
Hive account@simplymike, now that I know you're in Belgium, I'm going to see you for sure when I visit relatives there!
Hive account@wwf, what selfless cause are you working towards now?
Hive account@mikepm74, I know you disagree, but I still think of you as a "big guy" here :)
Hive account@jayclar30, another recent friend with all kinds of insight on me and Brian's personal struggles
Hive account@five34a4b, who has commented on nearly every single post I've ever written!
Hive account@terminallyill, another recent connection based on my personal story with Hive account@briancourteau, but it's turned into so much more, like having yet another family at 
Hive account@greetersguild
Hive account@helpie, the newest group I've joined...their name says it all ;)
Hive account@tifaong, who else would I talk relationship stuff with?
Hive account@fibrefox, who always says the right things!
Hive account@beekerst, what awesome woodworking thing are you working on now?
Hive account@glenalbrethsen, what crazy comics are you writing now...and my go-to-guy for research!
Hive account@galenkp, who genuinely popped into me and Brian's life here; I can always count on you for wise words!
Hive account@goldendawne, my expert go-to gal for steemit questions and loamy soil ones too ;)
Hive account@smylie2005, everyone needs a good ol' Texan in their life, y'all ;)
Hive account@drkent, a very recent friend who reminded me to live with my eyes open!
Hive account@coolguy123, who always is so cool and encouraging :)
Hive account@c0ff33a, what magical cup of joe are you brewing up today? and thanks for the coffee education!
Hive account@cryptkeeper17 and 
Hive account@jorlauski, how will you 'egg' on Hive account@themanwithnoname today? :)
Hive account@foxyspirit, one day we'll have a great talk over a beer...or two, for sure!
Hive account@silentdiscourse, so glad you let me "take you under my wing" ;)
Hive account@grolelo, when are you hopping off that hamster wheel? :)
Hive account@happycrazycon, what accidental photo will be laugh about next?
Hive account@donkeypong, a fairly recent find, how will you make my brain spin today? :)
Hive account@magicalmoonlight, where will you spread your magic today?
Hive account@livinguktaiwan, we met in the beginning of this journey and have stuck together!
Hive account@quillfire, my muse when I need some poetry to dream about and my go-to when I need encouragement to have a glass of wine;)
Hive account@deliberator, what rant are you gearing up for today? ;)
Hive account@wanderlass, where would newbie be without you, or me and Brian for that matter? :)
I could go on and on, but I won't ;) Truthfully, I've been sitting on this post for a couple of days because I didn't want it to seem like I was simply name dropping, but those of you who really know me, know that my emotions here are genuine...actually my emotions everywhere are ;) And, I was so worried about leaving someone out! If I missed you, please don't take it personally! Simply drop me a note in the comments...I'll make it up to you I promise ;)
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This exercise taught me a couple of things ...
Always take the time to really appreciate those people in our online and offline life who mean something to us. Take the time to let them know you care and that they are important to you. Trust me, I know how short and unfair life can be, and you really don't want to be left one day thinking, "hmmm, I wish I would have told insert name here how much he meant to me!".
And specific to steemit, let your "friends" know they mean something to you. Drop by their post, leave a nice comment, or message them on Discord just to say hi. We never really know how our actions affect someone, but what I am sure of, is that a positive message will always bring about an equally positive feeling and response in another human being.
Let's all remember to keep the 
in humanity here ;)
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Steem on everyone, and maybe consider creating your own Ode to my Friends on Steemit... it might make you and them smile!
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Cheers!
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