My First Year at Steemit - An Overview
Dear friends and followers,
after being a member of steemit for one year, I thought it would be a good idea to share some of my highlights with you.
Statistics
This is actually my 444th post, while I made 2,897 comments.
That's about 9 comments/posts per day.
I registered as user number 28,396 at July, 19th 2016.
This was my first steemit post.
I voted more than 16,000 times, which means that I voted more than 43 times a day.
(Stats by steemstory.com)
Hello World
This had been my introduction post:
![](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://steemitimages.com/DQmbJg5X9jE7fg87PLbSbVfQ6tTqJ249S13E8XyMTLqDqfC/me_me.jpeg)
Who am I?
Design
In the beginning I made some steemit related designs:
![](https://steemitimages.com/DQmZ1KQ6btLvimVh2KRAVk24GuJLb4XjLP4dg69fgjRjXdP/poster2.jpeg)
Steem Advert Design Concept
![](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://steemitimages.com/DQmYJereb1B1BEVmezwAwmp7VGgmbTMEZnHyQ9Cd75t1jRa/just_steemit.jpeg)
Just Steemit Viral Poster Campaign
![](https://steemitimages.com/DQmawsx6ZPXMaUmrsjbWUhpH1RUJE2w3ECZfV2wDhaWb6Sz/qrcode.jpeg)
Steem-Billboard Ad Design Study
And also a steemit video opener:
Steemit Video Opener
Poetry
I started to post poetry:
![](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://www.steemimg.com/images/2016/09/28/ping_pong6ea8d.jpg)
Poetry Slam Challenge 4: Ping Pong
![](https://steemitimages.com/DQmafhDoCbjY6SH8dTqdHNtLtBSyNQWRj12R77WgJGFL7Cu/whale.jpeg)
Artificial Steemit Poetry
[Image by Christopher Michel (CC-BY 2.0)]
And that was the beginning of an artist friendship with @opheliafu, who was the first person, that resteemed one of my posts and also the first one, I did a collaboration with:
![](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://steemitimages.com/DQmNg8gMN2T5Tqd2VtzRghE9rUiUGugjgPjqNfN56cRfTNF/barbie.jpeg)
Dolly [at the steemit-theater]
Collaborations
I did several collaborative artworks for the "collaborative art journey" offered by @everlove ...
![](https://steemitimages.com/0x0/http://www.steem-it.de/images/everlove.gif)
"Artist's Eye" - My Collaborative Art with @everlove
... one with @skapaneas ...
![](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/http://www.steem-it.de/images/dali2b.jpg)
My collaborative art with @skapaneas "Ropeman Dali"
... and some with @katharsisdrill ...
Collaborative Artwork with @katharsisdrill - Disco Queen
... which actually led to my most important collaboration on steemit...
Phill from GCHQ
The most important collaboration for me was the idea to translate the webcomic about "Phill from GCHQ" by @katharsisdrill into german language. It led to a vivid and very inspiring cyber-friendship with this danish steemit-artist, that I never experienced before in all my internet history. I translated 35 pages until now and after a few pages @vcelier jumped on the train and began to start a french translation. I'm very happy, that all the pages and their translations are now also viewable at the Phill's website.
![](https://steemitimages.com/DQmRor3kWnZiwcY3HpLVH8iD3heKK6gQeimtAVYstE3Xpsx/phill_Fotor.png)
Phill vom GCHQ - Seite 1
Spreading the Word
I tried to bring interesting people to steemit:
![](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://steemitimages.com/DQmRuhjG7mJ2SKDUCQYKf1LAaRDJveQNqAeF1hQbSFHiRJi/rampenlicht1.jpg)
Im Rampenlicht #1 - Jazzgitarrist Hagen Horn
Cindy Lane - This artist does amazing paintings of whales and dolphins
People I like to see at steemit - Joseph Herscher
Im Rampenlicht #2 - Künstler und Musiker Achim Zepezauer
Art
I started a daily art series 11 month ago, which I first called "doodle of the day" and then changed to "Artwork of the day" later on. As of today I did about 90 posts in this series.
Doodle of the Day #1 - Sax 'n Phone
Here are some more examples:
My most undervalued Art-Posts - Meine übersehenen Art-Posts #1
My most undervalued Art-Posts - Meine übersehenen Art-Posts #2
Recently I also started posting about documenta and other art exhibitions
Documenta 13: Geoffrey Farmer - Leaves of Grass/Grasblätter
Documenta 13 - Thomas Bayrle Airplane/Flugzeug
Documenta 13: William Kentridge - The Refusal of Time
Documenta 14: The Parthenon of Books / Der Parthenon der Bücher
Photography
I also started a photography series called "Heaven and Earth", which had 16 parts until now:
![](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://steemitimages.com/DQmTXVSVJ8gffmYc9LFvgzBRXgVJNnnKZVU5FggPHdZU5Mn/he1.png)
Heaven and Earth 1 [Original Photography]
...
![](https://steemitimages.com/DQmSSEAh9Lh9aZDuRqcvARYFQ57Q2ZafnzHc4NQjSaU6sgd/he16.jpeg)
Heaven and Earth 16
Steemfest in Amsterdam
I was lucky enough to be able to attend Steemfest1. Here are some of the posts I made about it:
![](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/http://www.steem-it.de/images/inspire0.jpg)
Artwork of the Day #54 - Steemfest Scribbles
Steemfest 'Tobacco Theater'
SteemFest Inspiration #1 - Rucksack Orchestra
SteemFest Inspiration #2 - Follow your Passion!
How-to
My most notable how-to post is this one about the two column design, I use for my bi-lingual posts:
![](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/http://www.steem-it.de/images/matrix_bett.jpg)
How to design a two column post - Wie man einen zweispaltigen Post gestaltet [english/german]
Philosophy
My most important philosophy post is probably this one about truth:
![](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://www.steemimg.com/images/2016/09/09/lies_truth03aff.jpg)
Es gibt keine Wahrheit, außer dass es keine gibt
Here is the english version!
Notable German posts - Interessante deutsche Posts
Besides english, I often post in german language, because it's my mother's language and there is also a very supportive german community at steemit. Here are some interesting german posts:
![](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/http://www.steem-it.de/images/1984.jpg)
Warum Orwells "1984" wieder Nr. 1 Bestseller ist
TIL: Martin Luther war ein Hassprediger
Warum ich meinen Freunden gesagt habe, sie sollen WhatsApp und Telegram nicht mehr benutzen
Euer Laserdrucker arbeitet für den US-Geheimdienst!
Music
As music is one of my greatest loves (besides art), I also did some posts about it (mostly in the context of #danceweekend).
![](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2017/05/02/17/05/scorpion-2278757_1280.jpg)
What's your favorite Anti-War/Peace-Movement Song?
Electronic Dancemusic from People I Know
Art-Market
One of the coolest experiences I had at steemit, was the the abilty to buy art with cryptos. I'm still so happy, that I bought this artwork from @yoganarchista
![](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/http://www.steem-it.de/images/rainbow2.jpg)
TIL: Buying Art at Steemit is the most satisfying Experience
I also recently started a series, where I sell my own artworks:
![](https://steemitimages.com/DQmTUmz1egkqfCf2WPzgHhGxhKXF9ktYQwAVpTbzX3p8K6Z/Art469.png)
Art or Garbage? - Ist das Kunst oder kann das weg?
Charity
Another cool thing you can do with your steem, is to help other steemians in need. For example, I recently donated steem to help @girlbeforemirror covering her healthcare costs. Earlier I also donated some steem to a homeless steemian in need.
![](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2017/02/10/12/03/volunteer-2055010_1280.png)
There is even a charity NGO at steemit, which you can support with your votes.
That was a great first post & I love the way you put your artistic talent to work for supporting Steemit! I'm going to need to come back to this post again and again. Hope this year will be bigger and better for you than ever!
upvoted & resteemed @roused
Thanks a lot for your kind words and wishes! I'm sure there is much more to come :-)
Such a busy year on Steemit my friend!
Yes, it's been busy and life-changing. I won't forget about your support.
Thanks for being part of my journey, friend!
Congratulations my friend! All the best: I hope that a lot of your projects will be realised in the next Steemit-year - (some of them will for sure :)
Thanks a lot my friend! Getting to know you was truly one of the highlights of my first year here. And I'm sure, there is a lot more to come :-)
So Inspiring to see what you got up to in only ONE YEAR! Congrats @shortcut ! I also wrote a post for my ONE month on here: https://steemit.com/steemit/@ecoknowme/ecoknowmeek-activity-one-month-on-steemit-ecoknowme-reflects-on-experience-so-far-lessons-to-other-minnows-and-plans-for-the Only did a fraction of what you have, but I am inspired to branch out and not limit myself after seeing your example. I think people forget how free they actually are on here and that specialization if fine, but still optional, give me the renaissance man lifestyle! Bravo! @ecoknowme :)
Thank you for your comment. This whole thing is a huge opportunity to try yourself out. As long as you are positive and nice, I'm sure, you can't do anything wrong. Being free and openminded is one of the basic ideas behind this social network. Much success for your journey!
great to see all these beautiful memories of yours on steemit over the last 1 year i think you didi your level best on steemit to make good posts and amuse us and guide us with your write up, i hope you will make progress more and more and may God bless you and fulfill your desires which you have in your heart , i enjoyed alot your post and specially this one in which you highlighted your several posts main things over the last 1 year , and this is the best thing to remind us about your debut day on steemit that is 24 july , i wish you will see the more n more happiness here on steemit thanks , stay blessed and happy 1st anniversary on stemit , many many happy rtrns of the day my dear, steem on
Thanks a lot for your nice and uplifting comment. I'm glad, if I can inspire others and I'm wishing everbody such amazing experiences on their steemit journey, that I luckily had. Steem on!
pleasure my dear and all wishes for you and for your success
and i hope we will meey again and again and it will be my honor if you visited my posts when ever you want because you are the pioneer mate on steemit and it will be my honor that you guide me and vote me and see my posts thanks
I saw you had some trouble with cheetah in the beginning. I hope it is all sorted out now. I like that you support the man with the unusal head and I enjoyed your story about the shooting in the mountains. Keep it up!
yes in the starting i was misguided by a person but thank god now im doing my work with my total passion ,
Great, good luck and steem on! I keep you on my radar :-)
pleasure dear and yes i hope i can satisfy you with my posts
This is a very detailed post about overcoming a milestone! Congrats for your achievement!
Thank you! It was difficult enough to select just a few gems, because I have the feeling that every post here can open up several opportunities.
Wow, quite a year, after spending here three days, i can just imagine what awaits! You have just got yourself one new follower @shortcut :)
Yay, it's a real adventure where everything is possible. Thanks for the follow, I just followed you back :-) Your bescouted project looks promising. Happy to connect!
Thanks, i think it is possible to do a membership giveaway for steem community if someone wants to sign up, i will tell when i learn more about steemit. For now, if you would like to join just message me on BeScouted and i will hook you up. https://www.bescouted.com/member/10000000/Deividas-Leilionas/ Memberships were made just to keep out malicious users. We are early stage project yet, but have great plans to kill all the middlemen that are robbing freelancers.
Very cool. I'm a bit busy right now, but I always wanted to shoot with a model. So I might get back to you regarding your offer in the near future ;-)
Anytime mate, the offer stands unlimited time :)
Without yur postings, @shortcut, the steem would have a blossom less. Keep on steeming! Congatlulation.
Thanks a lot @afrog - I feel flattered, even if have some doubts about being a blossom ;-) But I take this in the best possible way and will do my best to grow into full bloom. Steem on!
This is such a happy and positiv post! Just love it! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! Steemit just makes me happy most of the time ;-)
Sauber,
glückwunsch zum 1 Jähriegen! ;D
Herzlichen Dank!