I am so happy that you are here, geoffreym! Best wishes for make many new friends here in this culturally diversified yet mostly unified community :) All the best!
By the way, there are several groups you as a newcomer can join. They will stay with you for your journey, helping and mentoring along the way.
@greetersguild invite link https://discord.gg/AkzNSKx
@newbieresteemday invite link https://discord.gg/2ZcAxsU