![2000 followers.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/gabrielatravels/Eoc6XwEzLVFPzXmrR4UD2Wj5BkCPM1wgKT3sXNmJzxdnQU4XcQG44srQqwttLJYxsgZ.png) ^{*Image courtesy to [Canva](https://www.canva.com/)*} ![Untitled-2.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmeid5z8QW5a9ngTYePBq128QVaEdk2ZmDCBgCgcG5JzV3/Untitled-2.png) **It's official!** One of my goals was finally reached... after two years since it was set, lol! It might sound funny, but both in 2022 and 2023 I've set my goal on this platform to finally hit that 2,000 followers milestone, yet a thing that didn't happen until yesterday when I made it. A proof that some things don't happen when you want, but when it is supposed to. Actually, I have to be honest that both in 2022 and 2023 my activity on the chain was pretty reduced due to all the things that kept me busy both in real life and mentally, but as I fell into the trap of **"New Year, new me"**, I said that it's finally the moment to invest more of my time doing the activities I enjoy. And I did. And I'll keep doing it as best as I can. So while 2023 ended up pretty basic for me, giving up on setting goals for 2024 especially since none I've set in the previous years didn't come true, 2024 was a new excuse for me to invest more of my skill, time, and myself into some activities. An example is beginning my career as a [gaming YouTuber](https://www.youtube.com/@doilupi) after another 3 years since the channel was all set up and ready to go. But never really had the motivation to go further since I was constantly discouraged by those who mattered a lot to me, as well as having my [travel YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@gabrielatravels) that never managed to reach the right audience or simply catch the attention I was aiming for. While there is a long way ahead to see how the gaming YouTube channel will evolve and if it will become another success of 2024, one thing is certain: the first 2024 success - **Reaching 2,000 followers!!!** ![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/gabrielatravels/23uEzFwhxuex2QVmdWaSW1AAK6RL42Hn4UwAD3o5Gdc5eKmczZ7Wyg3Eaag34SkF9Pn5v.png) If you check for how long I've been on the chain, you will see that I joined this beautiful world in December 2017, and perhaps it's a goal that many people achieved faster than me. But the veterans will know that the visibility both accounts and posts get in 2024 is not the same as what it used to be like back then. Especially since we had no communities, no Hive but a different platform, and a lot of features missing from the ones that make the chain a lot easier these days. Obviously, I won't try to get excuses as I am aware that reaching this goal now is because of me since my engagement was not constant which is one of the few things that remained the same. Namely, if you don't engage, it's impossible to grow an account. Whether it's on Hive, YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, and so on. So if you feel a bit lost with that follower number being stuck for a while, **don't give up!** - I've been there just like you. Just keep pushing more, dedicating more time around the chain, as well as producing great content as quality will always be over quantity, and the results won't miss appearing. ![untitled.gif](https://media.tenor.com/zfcIXqGcYwEAAAAC/happy-cat-jumping-cat.gif) ^{*Source: Tenor*} I won't make this post too busy with advice and tips and tricks as it's obviously I'm not the one able to offer them since I still learn new things daily, but just believe in you, your potential, and your journey on here, especially that it's been proven countless times about the power Hive has to change both lives and people for the better. The single thing you can do is, actually, to remain active, both in posts and in engagement, as many people tend to onboard when things are pretty and the value of the coin is up, and equally many leave or become inactive when everything is down. But in this world is important to be different and stay around no matter the challenges the platform faces, especially since each of us brings its contribution without even realizing it, by simply being around. Plus, you are going to meet and connect with lots of people sharing common passions, which is a big win that many of us don't find that easy in real life, so enjoy the small piece of cake before having the whole cake for yourself! ![untitled.gif](https://media.tenor.com/oQvHaggnGEoAAAAC/pusheen-give-away.gif) ^{*Source: Tenor*} Anyway, along with achieving this milestone which I have to **THANK TO ALL OF YOU!!!** either if you've been around since the beginning of my journey or a bit later, I also have two things to share with you: **1. Giveaway for two lucky winners:** - 10 HBD for the 1st place. - 10 HIVE for the 2nd place. The winners will be picked randomly from the comment section when this post gets to the payout. ^{*(7 days deadline)*} Not sure if it's much or not, perhaps it's very few for some and a decent amount for others, but I'm sure the winners will make the best of it either if investing back in the platform, stacking, or using them with different purposes. The next goal is anything between 3,000 - 5,000 followers which obviously involves a long way ahead but which will also bring some more valuable prizes since this is my first giveaway held and I'm still figuring out how things work. ![untitled.gif](https://media.tenor.com/JiJE_ZfAIWsAAAAC/friday-pay-day.gif) ^{*Source: Tenor*} **2. Looking for new people to follow:** This is, perhaps, a more exciting part of the post for both you and me. This is, actually, another first for me, announcing publicly that I'm interested in meeting and connecting with a lot more people than I currently am. I recently cleared my following list off inactive accounts, so I feel like I should have a lot more activity in my feed. Based on these thoughts, along with the daily personal chase through my activity on here, I would really appreciate if you could recommend anyone. It can be a friend, a newbie, or even yourself. Just make sure to write a summary in the comment section and I'll make sure to follow you in case we have common interests or simply enjoy your content. ![untitled.gif](https://media.tenor.com/J-_BNJpuFBkAAAAC/cats-tired.gif) ^{*Source: Tenor*} Last but not least, as any giveaway comes with rules, there are also a few to be eligible for any of the two mentioned: - **follow** my account. - leave a **comment**, either some personal thoughts or a quick summary of the person I should follow *(that would make you eligible for both prizes)*. - optional **reblog** this post to reach more people. As I think there is no limit to following people, I'm really open to following as many as possible as long as I find your account/content interesting. I know these are just numbers, but they really matter a lot since it's a nice way of meeting new people and it encourages us in one way or another to push further together. #### That's all from me, and again, I'm really grateful for every single follower, like, and person who took the time to stop by any of my posts. This year couldn't begin any better than this, and it's all thanks to you. ❤️ ![Untitled-2.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmeid5z8QW5a9ngTYePBq128QVaEdk2ZmDCBgCgcG5JzV3/Untitled-2.png)

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