I would also like to add that I am planning on running for witness before the end of the year too - I am fully invested in SteemIt and being able to go to SteemFest would allow me to meet everyone who's made this possible.

I'd be able to learn so much more about being a better leader for the group I formed (now around 270+ members + quickly growing), connect with some of the most influential and inspirational Steemians around, and even offer up ideas to improve the existing services and apps available, by collaborating with other attendees.

I've recently been interviewing many influential figures in the SteemIt community, and one of them, @ADSactly, said he was actually going to SteemFest - they've made me their official podcaster, so by going, I'd be able to record so much valuable content to share with all of SteemIt and hell, the entire world.

Sending me to SteemFest this year would also check an item off of my bucket list. Ever since I lost the first SteemFest contest I entered, I've been absolutely determined to win and make it there - I HAVE TO GO and be a part of this event, which will mark a point in history for SteemIt.

Sending me to Steemfest would allow me to represent my fellow group mates, all of which I (and my fellow leaders) work extremely hard day in and day out to ensure that they have the best possible chance to grow and succeed.

I've recruited so many people from FB to join, and I literally advertise Steemit to almost everyone I meet - especially about how "they have to join right now they're missing out on the best thing ever".

Plus, Portugal has been on my bucket list to travel to, so I'd be able to visit and explore after SteemFest ends - the absolute PERFECT set of circumstances!

If you send me, you will not regret it. I've been saving up crypto to afford the flight, and also a cheap action cam, so I can document the entire journey and event, and share it with all of you beautiful people that are unable to attend.

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