I popped on Steemit back in March of 2018. Seems like it's actully been so much longer but it was only around 7 months ago. I mainly did it as I saw it as a way to promote my business and to earn a little extra crypto. Never in a zillion years did I expect to actually enjoy this place as much as I do. I have made some amazing friends here. I am learning new things about this platform and it's potential pretty much daily. It was a real eye opener and my only regret was not getting involved sooner. I was soooooo close to popping on back in November of 2017 but I was lazy and dumb. Either way, I am glad I am here now.
Along the way I have met amazing folks here. People who have encouraged me to stick it out early on when the road ahead looked daunting. These early supporters have been key in me sticking around are amazing people. Some of those fine members are 
The reason I am writing this specific post is to see if I can be lucky enough to snag one of the last few remaining tickets to Steemfest. Particularly this one...https://steemit.com/steemfest/@ro-witness/steemfest-ticket-contest-why-should-you-go
I wanted to go for months now. I wanted to participate in all of the ticket contests and the writing challanges that 
It was always a long shot to be honest.I had set some financial goals and wouldn't even consider the trip unless they were hit. I have been selling some of my random personal collectibles to pay off some debts and to find the trip. Juuuuuust when I was feeling good about my chances, a ton of my comics I was selling got ruined. I wrote about that here. https://steemit.com/comics/@blewitt/water-comic-books-bad-times-3db3fa20bbb13est
I quit my crying and carried on. Then my boy Kitano got sick and the medical bills piled up. He Passed and it took the wind out of my sails. https://steemit.com/dogs/@blewitt/my-hardest-day-ever I didn't even really consider the trip a reality after his passing until the past couple of conventions where I sold some high end personal books amounting to a chunk of moolah close to my number. Suddenly this trip was looking like a strong possibility.
With the help of the awesome 
So I guess my plea is this...
If I were to be lucky enough to win a ticket, it would be going to someone who takes this place seriously. Coming from New Jersey in the States...it is going to be an expensive trip so snagging this would be a tremendous help. Outside of the past month after my pup has passed (major funk), I have been in the top levels of engagement on the platform...climbing the ranks of 
That is my pathetic plea. If I do get the ticket...I am 100% in. If I don't, I am still going to try like hell to make it. I am sure there are may amazing folks attempting to snag the last remaining one or two available in the contest...probably most are more deserving than me so I do not envy those who have to make the decisions. Either way, thanks for even reading this and considering my pathetic plea. Lol
