Joining Steemit - Why it has to be so hard? The answer is… – My Introduction on Steemit
finally I am here with the introduction that I’ve been preparing for days. I know, you heard me right. I am not good at writing, even more so in English – as it is my second language. I always tell myself that this is my weakness and it’s hard to improve. I used to accept that and didn’t try my best, but with the commitment of joining this platform, I hope I can fix it or at least try to make it better.
My name is Dora Nguyen and I’m from Vietnam. My friend @trangbaby introduced me to this community a couple of days ago. I've been reluctant to sign up as there is not a lot of info about it online, and to be honest it is not easy to understand how this works. It is confusing when my friend kept telling me how awesome this steemit community is, then she sent me article links from steemit. Based on what I know, or what I thought I know, it sounds not right. A social network based on blockchain and also cryptocurrency. I don’t know anything about it.
However, part of me like the idea of a social network that allows you to own your content, it’s uncensored, no one can plagiarize your content and you get paid for socialising. It speaks to me as I don’t like what the giant tech companies are doing.
So I decided to find out more online from reviews or users’ feedback. I usually trust more third-party reviews about products and services. Unfortunately, I couldn't find anything like that online. My gut told me it’s not that easy; it’s too good to be true. Socialising and earning money? good luck with that.
Until one day I realised it has been always like that – when I face something news that I know nothing about - I spend too much time weighing in pros and cons. Then I would find enough reasons or evidence to prove that it’s best not to do it. However, I am tired of this cycle; I want to change it. I am curious about something but afraid to step out of my comfort zone at the same time. Instead of running away & still spending a lot of time thinking about it, why not try it and consider it as learning something new?
I know if it’s too hard to understand this platform, there might be reasons behind it. I didn’t spend enough time & commit myself to investigate it. So I started to dive a bit deeper into the guides & resources for newbie users, which helped me a lot. I grew my understanding of what STEEMIT is and how it works.
So, here I am. I know there are a lot of things I need to learn. But the first step is done and I hope I’ve nailed it. Oh, actually it is not. I suppose to tell you a bit more about myself, what I want to do here and how I will contribute to the community.
1. Who am I?
I was raised and born on a farm in the second smallest province in Vietnam. My childhood was full of memories of working on rice fields with my family. Not so much fun for a 10 years old girl as it was a really hard job especially in the summertime. It’s too hot during the day so we have to wake up early in the morning – around 4 am & then go to work on the field. However, I am grateful for it - helps me realise the value of hard work and build the resilience I have today.
Another good thing about growing up in family of farmers is that we can supply ourselves with almost everything we need. I still remember from the age of 10, I started to help my parents prepare meals. My main responsibility was to get green veggies from our backyards or get them from our relatives’ gardens. We share things we have with our relatives & neighbours. That was beautiful.
At the moment, I am working as a digital marketer in New Zealand. I love nature and always want to appreciate it in a special way. So whenever I had a chance, I go hiking to some places near home and I will collect some leaves & wildflowers, dry them and create something fun for me and for the people I love as well.
I am not a sports person but I do like skiing. Still, remember the first day I tried it. It was so much fun and a lot of fright as well. Wow, the feeling of skiing down the slope with the wind, is amazing.
2. What I want to achieve by joining this community.
If you can recall from the very beginning, I said I want to improve my writing, right? I already found a lot of posts on steemit talking about how to improve and tips to make it right. It’s a good start. However, there is one more thing that might contribute to my fear of writing. All of my life, I've been trying to hide my feelings and don’t even dare to express myself. Growing up in a culture where it is easy to be judged if your thoughts and feelings are different from most people, I feel like the best way is not to say anything at all. Just live my normal life.
When I read many posts in the community, I feel that people are keen to share knowledge and to support each other. Plus, there is much cool stuff to learn as well. This made me realise that I still don’t know much about the outside world and even myself but it’s ok. I am on the way to find out.
Another reason that urge me to join this community is as a marketer, I need to keep up with the trend of social media network. If this is the future, I need to familiarise myself to it.
3. How I can contribute to this community
To be honest, I don’t know much at this point. All I can think now is to try to get a better understanding of this ecosystem so I can figure out what I can do. If it’s possible, I would love to get your advice.
Finally I want to thank you guys for spending your time reading my post. I hope to get to know many of the awesome STEEMIT fellows soon. And last but not least to my lovely girl @trangbaby - I am so thrilled to finally be here and thank you so much for all your support. If it’s not because of you, I don’t think I would join it.
HI Dora and welcome. I agree with you about it being too difficult to join this platform and this is a major part of the reason why there is so little participation. I wish there were guest accounts that were simple or some sort of intermediary service that would do the sign up on your behalf but you cannot collect your rewards until you complete signup.
There are a lot of things that could be done but I don't want to complain too much because I don't know anything about how that would be accomplished.
Good job for making it through though :)
thank you @gabe.radke
New Zealand - nice
where in NZ are you?
i am also based in NZ - Lower North Island by Palmerston North
There is another kiwi as well
@kiwiscanfly
Welcome to Steemit
thank you @kiwi-crypto..
just now live in Christchurch
Hi Dora
You made a good call by joining Steemit, i have been on here for the past 5 years and am still here 😻
Check out this tag which will guide you on what being a newbie on here is like - lots of good stuff
https://steemit.com/trending/hive-172186
One thing you should do to get verified is, on a piece of paper write your account name and todays date and add it to this post. It just shows you are a real person :)
Looks like you are in the North Island like me, hey if you need a hand with ANYTHING on here let me know - i was a newbie once as well.
thank you.. @kiwiscanfly
incredible presentation friend !! I don't know any English but here I am with a translator, I loved every part of your presentation, it's just incredible.
We all have the same doubts and uncertainties when we enter the platform, but after a while I am sure that you will love being here and being part of this incredible family, with the passage of time you will understand many things.
The first thing I invite you to do is go to the community of newcomers and make the 6 corresponding achievements that we have, I am sure that with them you will learn a lot about how Steemit works, good luck
thank you.. @dairhial07
Congratulations @dora381 you came in the 1st place of my contest.
Here is your prize:
!tip 2.3
thank you.. @georgia11
Welcome! As a newcomer myself I have to say that your introduction is good (and your English too, mine is certainly worse).
Good luck!
thank you.. @aresteris 😍😍🤩🤩
🎁 Hi @dora381! You have received 2.3 STEEM tip from @georgia11!
@georgia11 wrote lately about: A Random Kid On The Street (Part 58) Feel free to follow @georgia11 if you like it :)
Sending tips with @tipU - how to guide.
thank you @tipu😍😍🤩🤩