Just wanted to drop a huge THANK YOU to everyone that has followed my journey thus far and has been a follower of my ever-evolving cause.
I broke 500 followers and already hit 540 - a massive spike over the past few days.
SteemIt has helped me learn a lot.
It's helped me grow.
It's helped me change the way I see things - to value other's opinions more, whether or not I agree with them or they align with my own beliefs and morals.
I'm eternally grateful for everyone that's taken the time to spare an encouraging word - a helpful upvote or resteem to help me spread my posts to more eyeballs.
And I'm especially grateful for the friendships I've made and the people that I connect with extremely frequently - albeit, not as much lately (due to everything going on in Thailand with my health, finances, etc)
People like @SkinnyThames - for imparting your cryptocurrency trading knowledge on me and helping me shift from a trader bent on emotional movements, to one that looks at the bigger picture. For also always having my back no matter what others might say or think - your loyalty runs deep and that's such a rare quality, my friend. I cherish our friendship, Davin.
@AdamTilsley - for just being there always for me brother, whenever I need someone to bounce an idea off of, someone to have 3 hour skype calls with and just shoot the shit. You've been so good to me bro and I am forever grateful to have you around. Adam, you're the man!
@Cryptologyx, for being one cryptic, interesting, ponderous dude - you've helped me question my own ideals and actions, and helped me look at things much differently. Our conversations have definitely been on the deeper side at times and I am thankful to have you as a friend, Barry.
There are so many others that have helped me reach this point - the entire group over at MSP/Minnow Support Group (@Aggroed, @GMuxx, @AusbitBank, @CoconutCanadian, and everyone else) and the hundreds of others that I've randomly chatted with/spent some time talking with in the Discord channel over the past month +.
The @MinnowSupportGroup has been vital in helping this minnow grow and still get fed in such a large and ever-expanding pond - and I am eternally grateful. I'll be putting in my application for Greeter status (again) probably today or tomorrow.
Also, a special thanks to my favorite loan shark @Neoxian for whoring out some delegated SP to help a little fishy try and grow a little quicker - it's nice to be able to upvote people now and give them over $1 per upvote when I'm at full power. So thanks for that, mate.
The majority of this community has been very kind to me and I truly appreciate that. You've helped me see a different side of humanity - one that I had thought had died off long ago. I see now that there still are people who challenge themselves, their own ideals, who strive for growth daily, and whom attempt to uplift others on a daily basis. You're all an inspiration to me.
So from my little Panda cage here in Thailand to your screen, (wherever you may be) - thank you.
