Last weekend I would say was officially the longest weekend I have had in a long time. It wasn't longest because the hours were more than the usual 24hours per day but because the events of the weekend got me wondering if it will ever be over.
My weekend started like every other weekend. I was excited because my annual leave was to kick off officially on Monday but as far as I was concerned, it started on Friday once I closed from the office since I do not work Saturdays. I was really looking forward to starting my leave oh well, honestly, I'm still looking forward to having an awesome annual leave. That's the only time I get to be free to move around and have some fun visiting friends and family.
Saturday wasn't particularly a good day. Although it started well with me looking forward to my Saturday show in the evening. I spent the whole day working on it and when it was time I got it posted and went posting my link on various post promotion room happily until ginabot alerted me with a notification that got my heart sinking. I was terrified when I saw steemcleaners on the notification and I rushed down to my blog to see what the problem could be.
Oh well, the rest isn't history as it were. My account was banned and I had to seek ways to resolve the issue because my account was important to me and my show has become a household program. While I waited for a verdict to be passed, I realized that steemit has become more than just a hobby for me but a way of life. I felt so disconnected and unhappy. I felt so ashamed and wouldn't just stop blaming myself. It felt so real that I felt even people in my real world were judging me.
Steemit is more than just a platform. We dedicate so much time, effort and resources but never understand how much it means until we are in the verge of losing it all. While all these were happening, I realised how much I don't want to lose my account no matter what it takes. This is why when I found out I needed to write an appeal, owning to my crimes and making an apology, I didn't hesitate to do it because it was the right thing and only thing to do. There is no short cut.
It's gonna still be a long week trying to prove I am ready to abide to the rules and regulations of the steemit platform. They say experience is the best teacher and truly I have learnt from my mistakes. A wise man is one who learns from other people's mistake. I sincerely hope others have learnt from my mistake.
It's day 2 and counting. With my eyes on my aim I seek to achieve, I am not deterred come what may. I shall keep the fire burning knowing fully well it is just a matter of time and it will all be over.
