My friend won't leave me behind

almost 5 years ago (Edited)

Hi everyone!

I'm excited to be making my first post as part of this vibrant community. I've been reading a lot about the Steem platform and about blockchain technologies and feel really interested in being a part of the wave of the future. I'm a Caribbean girl who loves the beach and large bodies of water, music, and books.
This is me:

My day to day work involves combining library and information science, health informatics and data science applications and I may post about issues in these areas. I am also interested in food and culture and have a huge recipe collection as well as an interest in studying and performing traditional music and dance forms.
I've been meaning to join and post for a long time but kept putting it off as the requirements of my doctoral program kept me busy. However my friend @dmilliz who originally told me about Steem and kept encouraging me to join wouldn't let it go and so here I am finally, making my first post.

Before I go I want to share the lines of one of my favorite poems and hope it encourages someone today

Dreams

Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.

Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.

Langston Hughes

It will be interesting to read your posts and to make my own and just generally to explore and enjoy this platform. Thanks for stopping by and reading my post.

newonsteem introduceyourself

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34 comments

@dmilliz 73

almost 5 years ago

Finally :) welcome to steem my sistrin, been waiting for ages lol glad you did your intro and what a lovely intro it is. I’m sure you will enjoy your steem journey:) blessings and thanks for the inspirational poem you quoted.

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@datametrics 46

almost 5 years ago

Thanks for keeping at me to do it.

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@anonyvoter 57

almost 5 years ago

Hi and welcome here! When I started on steemit, my biggest problem was to find interesting people to interact with. So, to help newcomers getting started I created a directory with other interesting and or talented steemians to follow or interact with. Feel free to check it out at https://www.steemiandir.com I am sure it will help you find like-minded people. Enjoy your stay here and do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions!

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@xxrdx 30

almost 5 years ago

i have seen your post and cant stop.....i ve just clicked the follow button....keep it up dude

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@datametrics 46

almost 5 years ago

This is a really great thing. Thanks for sharing it with me.

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@jongolson 81

almost 5 years ago

welcome to the blockchain!!

any friend of @dmilliz is a friend to steem!

enjoy your time here. it’s an exciting time to get involved.

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@datametrics 46

almost 5 years ago

Thanks so much. Can't wait to explore more.

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@esteemapp 76

almost 5 years ago

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@nathanmars 75

almost 5 years ago

I'm a Caribbean girl who loves the beach

Take me to Caribbean beach please.lol

Welcome to people powered Blockchain STEEM and I'm happy to be part of your STEEM journey

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@datametrics 46

almost 5 years ago

Thanks Nathan. Feel like I know you already as @dmilliz mentions you so often . Anytime you are ready for the Caribbean, say the word.

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@josediccus 81

almost 5 years ago

Welcome to the blockchain where it all happens, welcome to the future.

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@datametrics 46

almost 5 years ago

Appreciate the welcome

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@tts -8

almost 5 years ago

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@paulo380 59

almost 5 years ago

Welcome wonderful Mam.. Explore, get creative, make friends and have fun in abundance to whatever extent.

Steemit is an awesome community of magnificent diverse happy people.

I am happy for you, you finally made your move to join the Platform.

Welcome again!

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@datametrics 46

almost 5 years ago

Thanks for the welcome.

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@xxrdx 30

almost 5 years ago

welcome to steemit. you seem to have a great talent.....poem is so heart touching.

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@datametrics 46

almost 5 years ago

Thanks. More to come.

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@joeyarnoldvn 66

almost 5 years ago

You have nice eyes. Welcome.

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@datametrics 46

almost 5 years ago (Edited)

What a nice compliment. Thank you.

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@citimillz 70

almost 5 years ago

Welcome to the Blockchain of the future! Fun and profits are both guaranteed here.

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@datametrics 46

almost 5 years ago

I hope to experience both. Thanks for the welcome.

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@tuanis 59

almost 5 years ago

Welcome to steemit @datametrics.

Join @minnowsupport project for more help
Checkout @helpie for daily trivias and useful information
Join @qurator a good quality support project
Checkout @steembasicincome
Help us save the forest with @treeplanter

Welcome the new steemians. Have a great day!

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@missaj 64

almost 5 years ago

@datametrics welcome to steem my bossom friend. Let’s steem on together!

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@datametrics 46

almost 5 years ago

Thanks my ______friend. What is the companion to bossom?

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@missaj 64

almost 5 years ago

Chest I think 🤔 😂

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@brittandjosie 76

almost 5 years ago

Hello Datametricks
This is not an automated answer its ME and welcome to Steemit.
You are a Steemian now! And your first blog is online. Better late than never, and I'm sure one day we will say those were the very early days of Steemit, so congrats! Whats essential here is regular posting off good quality blogs.
So start writing ! Tell us about your life, passion, animals or your work.
That Will attract possible followers.
Do be carefull with your passwords, they are yours and yours only.
Look up the free Steemify app in the Appstore or read this blog https://steemit.com/busy/@exyle/using-steemify-to-stay-up-to-date-about-the-blockchain-like-project-destiny-please-consider-blockbrothers-for-your-witness-vote Thats helpfull too.
Next to Steemify I use Appics and Partiko to post.

You can also visit our discord server The Steem Terminal is your one-stop location for learning about destinations on the Steem Blockchain & Discord. Here you will find people who are willing to answer the questions you may have as a new Steemian, documents to assist you, a place to learn and practice, and find out about the many opportunities to connect with other Steemians! Or the account @heyhaveyamet ( a coop with @xcountytravelers ) Where we highlight newcomers.

Hope this helps for now. Good luck, and Full Steem Ahead! Let me know if you have questions,

Love from the Netherlands
Britt

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@datametrics 46

almost 5 years ago

Thank you for the advice and for the helpful links. It is appreciated.

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@patrizius92 52

almost 5 years ago

Hello and welcome to the Steem platform @datametrics.
Thank you for taking the time to introduce yourself on here.
I wish you all the best and plenty of success on here. 👍

If you have any questions feel free to reach out to the community members.
Most people on here are happy to help out new users.

Have a nice day!

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@datametrics 46

almost 5 years ago

Thanks for taking the time to make me feel so welcome.

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@steemitboard 66

almost 5 years ago

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	You published your First Post
	You got a First Vote
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@arcange 79

almost 5 years ago

Congratulations @datametrics!
Your post was mentioned in the Steem Hit Parade for newcomers in the following categories:

Comments - Ranked 6 with 17 comments
Pending payout - Ranked 10 with $ 4,35

I also upvoted your post to increase its reward
If you like my work to promote newcomers and give them more visibility on the Steem blockchain, consider to vote for my witness!