Thank you for your blessings and kind words @youareyourowngod!
I take this as a testament that people do watch others grow here, and I'm amazed to see you recall this. When I receive comments like yours, it makes my continued effort and passion toward Steemit far more precious.
Not going to lie, I bought this particular one to the top to remind people that good content still exists, but yes my payouts generally have improved. Thank you so much for stopping in, I am looking forward to your posts as well ♡