What I learned on Steemit this week...
It was something I had started then letting it go for I was getting frustrated -

1.I learned how to buy STEEM and get it Powered Up! This included opening an account and getting alternative crypto currencies in a wallet that could be exchanged for STEEM - not an easy process if you live out in the boonies.

2.I have been on Steemit now coming 5 months and I found I have become very committed to adding to it and growing with it. With the amount of effort I was putting into it I figured it was time to invest some funds into it to power up and get more rewards for my effort. Also part of the reason I joined Steemit was as a gateway to cryptocurrency, I wanted to be able to understand and function in the blockchain economics for I feel it will be a necessary skill in the future to prosper. I wanted to be able to easily make transactions and feel comfortable in my exchanges.

3.I was trying to figure this out on my own and was having a very hard time until I reached out to one of my fellow Steemian tribe members, who clued me in on the best way to go about doing it and as an extra bonus she got me connected with more people who are dedicated to helping Steemians grow.
I went through QuadrigaCX for I don't live near any major cities where there are Bitcoin ATM .
I purchased Litcoin for I figured it wasn't as over valued as the others.
I then opened an account on Blocktrade and traded my Litcoin for STEEM then powered it up! Now I'm away to the races!