Who am I? My introduction for anyone that wants to read it.
Hi all, I didn't know that I was supposed to do my introduction in my first blog post. Maybe it doesn't have to be the first post but anyway, here it is.
My name is Mark Smith and yes, that's my real name. My parents both had common first names also. It wasn't a big problem until I got called to the office in high school and when they saw me someone said "Oh, you're the wrong Mark Smith". Then I figured out I was not the only one.
Who am I? I always think of the part Billy Crystal did in the movie Analyze This when he was at the big "meeting" wth all the heads of the families and someone asked "Who are you?" It was funny and if you've seen the movie you'll know what I'm talking about. I do like movies and I have watched a bunch. I haven't kept up with the newer things that come out because I can get the dvds cheaper if I wait awhile.
So, I like movies, music (rock & country), cars & motorcycles, some games, women :-)
I have worked as a telemarketer, newspaper delivery person, driver for an auto auction, ice cream truck driver, security guard for various places. Those are the jobs I can remember right now.
I haven't been working a real job for awhile because my mom had some health problems and needed help and then I had some health problems of my own including heart failure in June 2017. I am now getting social security and barely getting by but I was able to get a car so my mom and I don't have to walk and take the bus to do things.
I've been doing things online for about 20 years now. Mostly working in 3D sites like ActiveWorlds and there were some others that are no longer online. Plus there was a great Hot Rod race car game for awhile called Motor City Online which I as in until it was discontinued. I haven't found another good online race car game since.
I am divorced and have a son who is over 27 now (in 2019). I am over 54 at the time I'm typing this.
I'm not sure what else to put here, oh I have a website of course bizelion.net and if you sound it out it should sound like busy lion but I spelled it different because I want it to be a "business" when I got the domain. I haven't sold anything from the pages yet and haven't been able to find a free shopping cart that will work for digital download items, so I'm limited to using paypal buttons.
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Oh yea, I have upvoted you and followed you. Many blessings!
Speaking of Billy Crystal, my mind went straight to When Harry Met Sally. Great movie. I've done some web design and have enjoyed it to an extent. I know business can be tough. It takes endurance. I've not seen Analyze This in a long time. I should probably watch that one again.
Hey there! I'm Serena, also my real name, and I am always happy when i see genuine, real people posting real thoughts in their blogs. It is sometimes difficult to find these treasures in the sea. I see your declaration on your page description.. "I am nobody.." It reminds me of Emily Dickinson (my favorite poet) .. She said, "I'm nobody who are you? Are you nobody, too? Then there's a pair of us, don't tell..."
I'll keep it secret if you will. ;)
Following ya. Hope your day is beautiful.
♥ -serena
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Firstly, Mr. Smith.... if that's your real name... 👀 I totally never did an introduceyourself post. It's hard navigating these waters... especially at first. And it can feel like you're swimming into the great unknown all alone.
But fear not! There are people here. People who potentially wanna be your friend. 😉
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Welcome Mark. Sounds like you’re in to lots.
Sorry to hear about the family health problems but hopefully fellow Steemians can be here to help be an ear if you need it.
Stick about with STEEM. It’s a great community and an even more amazing piece of tech - big things are coming to change the face of the internet and how we share our lives online.
Equally, don’t take this place too seriously; post, comment, engage, upvote (or down vote) and have fun.
I recommend using the eSteem mobile app for on the go and steempeak.com for desktop.
Steemit.com is a bit useless, but the others show the content here, and other information, in a more pleasing way :)
A very warm welcome to Steem and CTPtalk @busylion, feel right at home and have an awesome journey.
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Glad to see you went ahead and made that introduction post! As you can see it doesn't matter if it's the first post, though we are not supposed to that tag more than once.
I will make another recommendation, because it's helpful when you don't have to learn these things through trial and error. As your posts begin to pay out, power up some STEEM! It looks like you have 15 STEEM Power delegated from wherever you got your account, but none of your own. Delegations are usually temporary, so you will want to build at least 15 STEEM Power of your own soon - it takes about that much to avoid bandwidth issues that prevent you from voting and commenting regularly.
You can buy STEEM as the price is quite low (that's what I did,) but you can also build it from your post payouts (I've done that too.)
Just wanting newbies who like this platform to enjoy their experience.
Welcome to Steemit Marc, and indeed your intro is a first but this is more than ok
I saw your #introduceyourself and its nice to meet you.
Blogging is what its all about on this blockchain. The best part is that you could earn money.
I have been here for a while and love it!
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For safety tips visit the white paper, or read one of my blog about safety;
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The Steemify App I use is also great, it is available in the Appstore and free, you can See Whats happening in your account. 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
Also Appics and partiko are handy apps and Free. For a guide :
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Your value and input is appreciated and if you have questions let me know.
We (@xcountytravelers and I ) are presenting New comers in Our @Heyhaveyamet blogs, and There is a Discord called SteemTerminal for newbies and All questions, join in, I am on steemit everyday ! You can always leave a comment.
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Hi Mark! Welcome to this wonderful community. With all your personal experiences, I am sure you'll have plenty of things you can write about and share with Steemians. All the best on your journey. Also, my Steem name is also my real name :)
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Great humble intro. Welcome to steemit.
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