You said this:

I know that even though I've been on steemit for almost a year now I am still a newcomer to online interaction and social media. I also know that many may consider giving out mailing addresses and meeting people from the internet in person to be some big "no-nos." However, I'm still new at all of this, and so far the steemit community has seriously impressed me.

These gifts are just one small example of how steemit has taken things to an entirely different level that what so many other online platforms have achieved. Honestly, I am so blessed to be a part of this steemit community and you guys mean a lot to me. Steem on my friends, steem on!

I'm new to social media really never was huge on Facebook.. but steem impressed me A LOT