It has been nearly a year since I joined Steemit. As an artist, I didn't make a lot of money on Steemit, however I did gain things which are more precious: new friends, new cooperation, potential opportunities ... So yes, I am a happy plankton and I will go on swimming.
It is true that Steemit is a bit difficult for new users. One has to learn quite a lot to become a "Steemian" instead of just "sign up and go".
"Zeal without knowledge is fire without light" -- Thomas Fuller
I still remember my first two weeks on Steemit, although I wish I could forget it :D In the third week, when I almost gave up, I met 
"Team-cn" originally in the Chinese version, is actually called "Newbie‘s village". The village helps new Steemians to understand how everything works, also the villagers exchange ideas, information and organize activities together. I was so lucky to be one of the earliest villagers, and I saw how this community grew up.
Too much to say. I just did this digital painting to say "thank you".
Thank you
Thank you 
Thank you every dear villager.
Thank you every dear Steemian.
original digital art (with wacom + Krita)
This baby dragon dreams big, as all of us do.
Please check this link to see the baby and support it.
https://steemit.com/@team-cn/please-vote-for-team-cn-we-bridge-the-gap
Please vote for Team-CN:
Thank you very much!