Ode to my friends on steemit! How did I become so attached to ever...

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So I've been on steemit for exactly 87 days today, and it feels like that time has simply flown by. I was thinking about just that a few days ago, when it hit me like a brick in the face...there are so many people I've become emotionally attached to here!

How exactly did that happen?? I guess it goes back to the idea of being your true self on here, and being truly genuine. I realised that I have become emotionally invested, and I see that as a good thing. It simply means that I care about the platform as a whole, but more importantly, I care about the people on it!

It's the kind of caring and attachment that has me randomly thinking of people throughout the day, like:

@davemccoy, I wonder if you're seeing your mom today; you're a great son, one I'd like my son's to grow up to be like
or when I'm at the beach, I think @beeyou would love this, because I know she loves the ocean
@thedarkhorse, is his office still clutter-free and what's he focusing on now?
@abh12345, is he in his one pair of jeans, analyzing numbers for all of us?
@themanwithnoname, thank god he found his wedding ring, and what's he going to say today to make me laugh?
@bashadow ...what is Alaska really like?
@apolymask, how excited are you about your game today? and how sweet it is to promote your dad, @irvinesimages for all of his amazing photos
@jaynie, are you still able to live off of steemit? ...I hope so!!
@hitmeasap, have you paid off more bills to be able to go to school?
@traciyork, how many gifs are you going to create today to make me smile?
@rwedegis, where are you travelling to now? another lucky guy!!
@taskmaster4450, where's your inspiration for STEEM coming from today? because I look forward to that!
@amariespeaks, what's your reading going to tell me next Tuesday?
@charisma777, how is your son doing?
@kismet2018, what words of wisdom will you send my way to help me deal with everything I've got going on at home with @briancourteau (my love!)
@zord189, you're always there at 2 in the morning when I can't sleep and you talk to me even though I know you're so busy at work!
@spiritualmax what turn is your game going to take next?...and now you have me thinking of Portugal :)
@deancarter, my buddy here in Playa!! How come I don't see you more??
@lyndsaybowes, what are your #chickensbitchez and Peter Parker and Mr. Pendock up to today?
@lidac, how's the cleaning business going, and are you still run off your feet?
@amarbir, how many bananas have you eaten today?
@raymondspeaks, what kind of crazy questions is that group of @steemitbloggers going to ask you today?
@insideoutlet and @shai-hulud, my new friends at @asapers; when's the big shave day for your cancer fundraiser?
@gilleanpearce, have you set that timer to get your behind out of your computer chair every now and again? :)
@newbieresteeday ...my first family here...I could make a separate post about all of you!
@steemitbloggers ...my second family here...what would I do without you guys??!!
@simplymike, now that I know you're in Belgium, I'm going to see you for sure when I visit relatives there!
@wwf, what selfless cause are you working towards now?
@mikepm74, I know you disagree, but I still think of you as a "big guy" here :)
@jayclar30, another recent friend with all kinds of insight on me and Brian's personal struggles
@five34a4b, who has commented on nearly every single post I've ever written!
@terminallyill, another recent connection based on my personal story with @briancourteau, but it's turned into so much more, like having yet another family at @greetersguild
@helpie, the newest group I've joined...their name says it all ;)
@tifaong, who else would I talk relationship stuff with?
@fibrefox, who always says the right things!
@beekerst, what awesome woodworking thing are you working on now?
@glenalbrethsen, what crazy comics are you writing now...and my go-to-guy for research!
@galenkp, who genuinely popped into me and Brian's life here; I can always count on you for wise words!
@goldendawne, my expert go-to gal for steemit questions and loamy soil ones too ;)
@smylie2005, everyone needs a good ol' Texan in their life, y'all ;)
@drkent, a very recent friend who reminded me to live with my eyes open!
@coolguy123, who always is so cool and encouraging :)
@c0ff33a, what magical cup of joe are you brewing up today? and thanks for the coffee education!
@cryptkeeper17 and @jorlauski, how will you 'egg' on @themanwithnoname today? :)
@foxyspirit, one day we'll have a great talk over a beer...or two, for sure!
@silentdiscourse, so glad you let me "take you under my wing" ;)
@grolelo, when are you hopping off that hamster wheel? :)
@happycrazycon, what accidental photo will be laugh about next?
@donkeypong, a fairly recent find, how will you make my brain spin today? :)
@magicalmoonlight, where will you spread your magic today?
@livinguktaiwan, we met in the beginning of this journey and have stuck together!
@quillfire, my muse when I need some poetry to dream about and my go-to when I need encouragement to have a glass of wine;)
@deliberator, what rant are you gearing up for today? ;)
@wanderlass, where would newbie be without you, or me and Brian for that matter? :)

I could go on and on, but I won't ;) Truthfully, I've been sitting on this post for a couple of days because I didn't want it to seem like I was simply name dropping, but those of you who really know me, know that my emotions here are genuine...actually my emotions everywhere are ;) And, I was so worried about leaving someone out! If I missed you, please don't take it personally! Simply drop me a note in the comments...I'll make it up to you I promise ;)

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This exercise taught me a couple of things ...

Always take the time to really appreciate those people in our online and offline life who mean something to us. Take the time to let them know you care and that they are important to you. Trust me, I know how short and unfair life can be, and you really don't want to be left one day thinking, "hmmm, I wish I would have told insert name here how much he meant to me!".
And specific to steemit, let your "friends" know they mean something to you. Drop by their post, leave a nice comment, or message them on Discord just to say hi. We never really know how our actions affect someone, but what I am sure of, is that a positive message will always bring about an equally positive feeling and response in another human being.

Let's all remember to keep the in humanity here ;)
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