Welcome to steemit @snookie! Your best friend is right, there are great communities on here. An abundance of diversity and open-minded individuals. You will fit right in!

I'm part of the #newbieresteemday initiative. Our community is a great one if you are interested in joining. So many individuals with good and caring hearts. You'll realize that it is the people and community you are involved on here that will make your steemit experience a positive one. Below is a link to our discord room. Come in and chat! There are many on there that will welcome you onboard. (I'm not in the chat room much, but do shout out if you come on. Say @BeeYOU#4417 and that will get my attention)

I look forward to reading about your interests in photography and cooking techniques! Both I am sorely unskilled at, but I would love to learn.

Again, welcome!

Discord: https://discord.gg/49JKzvp