Hello steemians, before I begin I'll like to say a big thank you to @runicar for the decision to ease up our steemit journey & encourage minnows like me through this contest.

## Introducing Myself I'm David Godwin Usoro, an indigene of Akwa-ibom state in Nigeria. I'm a 400level student of Mechanical Engineering in the University of uyo, Akwa-ibom state, Nigeria. I'm not so tall (doesn't mean I'm short either😎) ![JPEG_20180114_235819.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmYrbVoKzAnvLKk5m3Sc3inBoby8ecdmexLTwhXNanBfvm/JPEG_20180114_235819.jpg) ## How I discovered Steemit This has become my favorite story of recent because I constantly owe gratitude to @ishotz for his selflessness. @ishotz is a coursemate of mine with whom I hardly related before steemit happened.

It was on a hot afternoon, while we sat in class waiting patiently for the lecturer to surface (you know how Nigerians lecturers can be lackadaisical about classes) I went to him to ask for my pictures (he is a photographer too). He told me he didn't have them in his memory card at the moment and got busy with phone. I was curious to know what had kept his eyes fixed on the phone that he won't even look at me while giving the excuse. I got the phone from him and realized that he wasn't chatting on facebook messenger Like I thought (that Was The only thing that I used my leisure for so, I thought).

Curiosity set in immediately as I asked to know what he was busy typing for. >That seems to be the best question I have ever asked since birth😂😂😂 He told me about it but all in summary. He said >it's a blogging site where you get paid for making posts. It's called **steemit** you should join immediately. He didn't have to say much as I was already typing the website on Google. I got to join and luckily got approved within the remaining two (2) hours of the class.

## How I grew interest in the Steemit Blockchain As a student, I must say I've been exposed to a lot of ponzi schemes (like MMM, giversforum, Ultimate Cycle) most of which I have been a victim. So I grew more aware and careful about investing both my time and money on enticing platforms Like this one. @ishotz invited me for two (2) Steemit meet-up both of which I waved away mostly because I didn't hear any testimonies in my little environment (I'm Thomas right🙈). I still made posts though, Afterall it was similar to facebook, so making posts wasn't a new thing to learn.

As most newbies, i got small earnings on my posts and that wasn't really encouraging although I didn't see it like I was loosing anything. I got really surprised when I saw 65$ on one of my posts which was just about 10hours old. That's the moment I got serious. I'm ever grateful to @blocktrades for the single upvote that opened my eyes to the realization of how interesting and profitable steeming can be.

## my first steemit meet up I attended my first steemit meet up and I made alot of friends from there. ![IMG-20171209-WA0050.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmNVtXADuHFyNMB6A9ziJKRy19uZwv6gJ12LAGLxmS9din/IMG-20171209-WA0050.jpg) I met alot of steemians there and their level of commitment and humility only made me more committed. I met @vheobong @holybranches @vwovwe @ubongj @alisonudeme @annieben and many other steemians on that day. We shared our experiences, we newbies received lectures from @ejemai @tojukaka @samstickkz

## Promoting steemit I realized after my first cashout that this (Steemit) is would be good news to youths all I had to do was share it. so I took it upon myself to make sure I spread the steemit gospel as far amy capacity could carry. From this, I was able to introduce a handful of students and youths who are all successful steemians today. Some of them are @biggijay @enajo @biggiquan @willizgallery @johnayodeji @missnancy @zado @engrbrain1 @zadic

## Steemit Testimonies All of them have their testimonies one way or another; @biggijay was even able to change his phone which he has used for 4 years. @willizgallery made 35$ on her introductory post. @engrbrain1 has been able to pay his school fees and change his phone.

## My Goals on Steemit The praise and acknowledgement I've gotten from the few people I introduced to steemit has only made me want to bring more people to the community. so yeah my goal is to introduce as many students from my campus to steemit.

**Steps taken towards Goal achievement** * I've created a whatsApp group for the people I invited to steemit. * I assisted @ifioklee organize a meet-up in my campus to associate with fellow steemians around. * We're currently planning means to create awareness to the individual. ## Appreciation Thanks to @runicar for this contest. Finally I want to extend my heart felt gratitude to @surpassinggoogle @stach @ejemai @ewuoso @samstickkz for all the love they've shown through their lessons and upvotes. The link to My best post so far is https://steemit.com/my2017top5/@ungest/my-personal-5-best-posts-for-2017 ![DQmQ599LwdiqJJw5oko4MK4PHcPJCZkvk8ScrW9ojcJfGX9_1680x8400.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmfBp62vpVAvdijCpgm3wahrnF2gqe4HmJrvhoxfVk6BTc/DQmQ599LwdiqJJw5oko4MK4PHcPJCZkvk8ScrW9ojcJfGX9_1680x8400.png) ![STEEMIT-BLOGGERS-GIF.gif](https://steemitimages.com/DQme5h9uqRtFFTN5uFn3zGAvmD7uWA346R2rQW8D7Qo11i7/STEEMIT-BLOGGERS-GIF.gif)