I was ‘this close’ to making the title say Mine at the end but that would’ve only been slightly transparent. Sure, it’s my pleasure to give you a face, after an entire year of ghosting, to attach to my blog but speaking of faces, let’s face it - This post was inspired by not being able to post today (Saturday, 9.29.18)! Therefore, until I’m surrounded by all of my favorite Steemsters again, the pleasure’s all Mana!
I’m in a great mood right there I promise! See how stunning my wife is?! Trust me, you’re looking at the luckiest guy I know. This must be my ‘steady while trying to find steady the button on steady the phone and take a selfie’ pose.
I’ve been doing a lot of editing this past week. I’ve been going through the stuff I have written in my notepad, doing an hourly percentage check, of course, and checking my steemworld.org account. I see some of you have posted your work and I even received a few messages - Sorry about the lack of #engagement! I received a mention, though, yesterday, for a competition from an artist I follow on here named @ammonite. Thank you, sir, for the nomination, I’m flattered! If you’re just now reading his username for the first time, click on it - Click the follow button. He’s an artist who specializes in sand / Ice sculpting. We’ve all seen those top shelf sand sculptures on beaches, television screens, etc. well his stuff is better than all of it!
I read the mention and what happened is @anomadsoul (that’s such a dope name, btw!! A.Nomad.Soul - Awe.Frikkin.Sum) posted this article which gives me a chance to feed my writing addiction even though I’m unable to post. Oh, and did I mention there’s 50 Steem in prizes?
Without further adieu, I went through my first year here at Steemit and here’s 10 posts from my history I wouldn’t mind bringing back to the present. I hope you like them (this time)! 😉
#1.
My introduce yourself post. This is the very first post I ever did, not just here, but in all of social media land. Yes, Steemit is my very first social media platform and yes, this was my first, #1, numero-uno post. It was also the very first time I drew anything since 9th grade which is about 30 years ago. It’s a ‘how to’ guide to #gettoknowme.
@dandays/did-you-just-rhyme-that-whole-thing
#2.
40 years old and I never carved a pumpkin! I did the Bitcoin one, @puravidaville did the fancy one.
@dandays/my-very-first-time-carving-a-pumpkin
#3.
There’s only a handful of images in this one but they’re each a #comedyopenmic performance and they don’t need any introduction. Maybe I’m not the only who thinks they’re #funny this time.
@dandays/someone-should-ve-said-something
#4.
This one shouldn’t need much introduction, I’m pretty sure I mention her on a regular basis.
#5.
I went out and bought myself a sketchbook when I first started doing this drawing stuff. The book is completely full now - I need a new one actually. This is the very first drawing I added to my very first sketchbook. Hopefully we can all agree my artistry is evolving but the message remains!
wOrd.for.wOrd.
#6.
This is the first time I tried to do a ‘music’ type post. I used my iPhone, factory earbuds and a $2.98 app to put a bunch of samples together on top of a beat. First time I ever did anything like that with a phone.
#7.
My first real action on Steemit. I felt the love from the community after this drawing (wonder why??) and I haven’t looked back since. This is how @edprivat and I met each other. He had an idea of what he wanted and asked me to draw this for him. I was shocked when he asked Me to do it!
@dandays/image-request-by-edprivat
#8.
This one put me on the map! I released this one and it’s been a game changer ever since.
@dandays/keep-an-eye-out-for-me
#9.
At my number 9 spot is one that I just read again and I still think it’s really #funny. This is a prime example why I’m so hesitant to enter #comedy competitions. What happens is, more often than not, I’m laughing uncontrollably at something while everyone else is wondering what’s wrong with me!
@dandays/use-your-sewing-machine-like-a-man
#10.
And with just enough space left for one more...
Thanks again for creating this contest @anomadsoul - This will be my first Resource Credits experience.
And thanks for the nomination @ammonite - My Steemit withdrawal symptoms seem to have temporarily subsided.
My three nominations are:
@puravidaville (the hot chick on the cover)
@lynncoyle1 (what comes after one?!)
@mirrors (because I love your work and you’re one of my favorite curators on this whole platform.)
