First of all, congratulations to you guys and thank you for being such valuable members of the Steemit community. Many of us first-wavers who are still around recognize how much you've contributed and continue to contribute.

We've experienced so many ups and downs and so much change here on this platform in just three years. Steemit has changed my life in so many ways it allowed me to realize a lifelong dream, to make a living by writing. I worked nearly a quarter of a decade to make that happen and I kept hitting roadblocks, false promises, and dead-ends. When I found Steemit that goal was realized within a year.

We've made so many good memories and have met some amazing folks. I'll never forget Amsterdam. You guys were right next door to us at the hotel in Lisbon. Great times.