It's interesting to read :)
I hope we all get something good from here in the coming months... It is important that we try every day and we be patient every day. Good things not come fast.
I have the same similar story...not million but before there was nothing more than a camera and pictures in my pocket, now I buy food and paying bills when I use steemit. And this feels cool.

And Sorry I am from Estonia my English week :))