It’s a milestone I can’t pass up celebrating with my fans.
WOW! It has been a whole year on Triond and time has flown by instantly. I first came to Triond looking for a new home for my writing. I was, am still currently are, a freelance writer for Helium.com. I didn’t feel supported there, however, and I went looking for a place where my writing could be appreciated. I felt each article I poured out received low ratings, and to me it was one of my best works. I felt as if I was at competition with other writers and I quit writing. They have a rating system on Helium, and each improvement of my article seemed not to get my higher ratings.
At Triond, I don’t feel that way. I feel supported by others in the Triond community. I read the comments section of Triond and every comment people have given me. I read the inspiring comments and they keep me going to learn more and keep investing my time in helping other people. I comment back as my busy schedule allows me to, and friend people back always. I learn from the critical emails and comments I receive and try to improve my writing.
One reason I’m in Journalism is this: I love people. I love to hear their stories and where they have been in the world. I love to hear about who they are and what they are all about. The core stories that make up each person intrigues me. By writing I feel I am doing a selfless service to others. I inspire and help others in some effortless way. It’s a gift I can share with the world, and I am grateful to be able to do so.
Over the past year, I have discovered many things I like about Triond. First, I like there are so many places to publish your writing. I can’t begin to tell you how many notebooks and word documents I have started to try to keep up with them all. I think I have found at least 23 separate sites and bookmarked them all on my laptop. As of right now, I am in about 15. By the end of next year, I want to be in all of them. Another thing I like about Triond are the comments. Keep them coming because I do read them! 
I may not always respond right away, but please don’t take offense. I am working for 2 newspapers and am a full-time student. Finally, I really enjoy the forums on the site. I read them constantly. It’s a great way to find ideas, articles and new friends. It’s a great way to socialize with others on the site and get to know them better. Helium.com could really benefit from this.
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