This week just flew by, but my 14th week here on Steemit was another good one. As I continue to connect and build relations with new and long-time members here on Steemit I am finding my place within the community. So many opportunities to step up and get involved have presented themselves and I am optimistic on where this will all lead me in this new and exciting  decentralized world.

<center>![RainbowChallengeBoard-Week-14.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmYGmXEoiHUoGxK79yARFfrgas5HpUEXh6BJKs3zNLGjEU/RainbowChallengeBoard-Week-14.jpg)</center>

<hr>

🏅I'm happy to announce that this week I became a **MODERATOR** on the Whaleshares Discord and will help oversee the various chat channels and assist members when needed. I also created a new channel "beyondbitcoin-updates" to provide updates and announcements for all things related to the BeyondBitcoin Community, including Steemit, Bitshares, Whaleshares, EOSTalk.io topics. We will also post the weekly Bitshares and Whaletank hangout announcements, invites, projects spotlights and videos to this channel. We have also updated the current text channels and added in topic notes to each one - *ya know, like only promote "photography" posts in "photography".* I'll be watching 👀 LOL 

**Find the Whaleshares Discord Here:**
https://discord.gg/zsdWYQX

<hr>

<div class="pull-right"><img src="https://steemitimages.com/DQmZ3o2cHkVKjQ6YWNiv1NuFWnhi4CTe5nmjMDGZMuxVjrc/Whaletank-Title-224.jpg"></div>

Each week I will continue to edit the audios and create the presentation videos for the BeyondBitcoin Whaletank hosted by @OfficialFuzzy. 

Here is the **<a href="https://steemit.com/eos-project/@steempowerpics/video-presentation-of-beyondbitcoin-whaletank-hangout-224-on-september-16-2017-edited-by-steempowerpics">BeyondBitcoin Whaletank #224</a>** video which covers 6 projects and topics including the **Finding Success on Steemit** Series by @intelliguy, **Smoke.Network Updates** @smokenetwork, **Steemit/Decent Synergy** with@nutela, **Steemit Music League** with @chiefmappster, **BuildAWhale and the Curation Digest** @buildawhale, the **Steemit Gaming** initiative by @bambam808.

Be a part of the discussion, join us LIVE every Saturday at 10:30AM EST on Mumble.

<a href="https://bitshares.openledger.info?r=steem-power-pics">💸 If you don't have a Bitshares account yet to collect your tokens - you should! **Create Your Account Now -  It's FREE!**</a>
<hr>

<div class="pull-right"><img src="https://steemitimages.com/DQmd2YL3HoixdwLVEBnXFAjP6wmBECjNTUdLH3BJoKTne4i/LFN-Promo-Small-SteemPowerGarden.jpg"></div>

After a slight setback following Hurricane Irma, I will resume posting updates on my **Home Gardening with Hydroponics** blog to share my hydroponics systems and teach how I grow food at home with everyone here on Steemit. I resteem them every so often my main account, or you can check them out over at @SteemPowerGarden.

As you may know, I have become an **Official Community Advocate** for the the **Looking For Niche (LFN)** project. The purpose is to help connect people with similar interests here on Steemit. Simply join the LFN Discord, it's free, and use the friendly WhaleBoT to enter your interest or "niche". It will reply with a list of other users registered with the same niche.

🏆 **Heads Up Gardening Enthusiasts** I'm working on a contest idea where you can win <a href="https://bitshares.openledger.info/market/LFNCOIN_BTS">LFNCOIN</a>  that you can trade for upvotes by @RawbinHutt on your contest entry posts. Details will come next week.

**Find the Looking For Niche Discord Here:**
https://discord.gg/GRnFQhQ

<hr>

<div class="pull-right"><img src="https://steemitimages.com/DQmdhvFE2y7p33q6QHG8g6vCx6NPchoWLRT9v82bcZxxCSH/Gridcoin-Boinc-Preview.jpg"></div>

One other project I wanted to let you know about is **Gridcoin/BOINC**. 

Years ago I had been running the Seti@Home distributed computer project, but as of my last Windows "upgrade" I never reinstalled it. Well, I finally had good reason to get involved in the BOINC program once again thanks to Gridcoin. 

Now my contribution of computing power every night not only helps support the projects I run, but also EARNS ME GRIDCOIN (<a href="https://bitshares.openledger.info/market/OPEN.GRC_OPEN.BTC">open.GRC</a>) cryptocurrency.

After 2 nights of GPU blazing number crunching I'm well on my way to GRIDCOIN millions. :-) I will write a post on my experience with the project and joining the Gridcoin Team and Pool next week. For now you can check @cm-steem for information on how to get started.

<hr>
<br>

Finally, as I do every week, my @kalemandra #RainbowMontage @ColorChallenge section will explore the colors from some of my favorite posts and topics I submitted during the week. Please enjoy and follow along with me as I continue my journey here on Steemit.

### Here are my posts from this week: ###

<a href="https://steemit.com/art/@steempowerpics/reproducing-renoir-a-study-of-greyscale-impressionism-throwback-thursday-1995">🎨 Reproducing Renoir - A Study of Greyscale Impressionism - Throwback Thursday 1995</a>

<a href="https://steemit.com/travel/@steempowerpics/beautiful-beaches-of-st-thomas-and-st-john-6-panoramic-photos-from-our-cruise-by-steempowerpics">📸 Beautiful Beaches of St. Thomas & St. John - 6 Panoramic Photos from our Cruise</a>

<a href="https://steemit.com/photography/@steempowerpics/underwater-dreams-2-photography-project-part-2-my-original-photos">📸 Underwater Dreams 2 Photography Project - Part 2 (My Original Photos)</a>

<a href="https://steemit.com/eos-project/@steempowerpics/video-presentation-of-beyondbitcoin-whaletank-hangout-224-on-september-16-2017-edited-by-steempowerpics">🎬 Video Presentation of BeyondBitcoin Whaletank Hangout #224 on September 16, 2017</a>

<a href="https://steemit.com/beyondbitcoin/@steempowerpics/the-beyondbitcoin-whaletank-hangout-is-today-september-16th-join-the-discussion-please-be-in-the-chat-room-by-10-30-am-est">📢 The BeyondBitcoin Whaletank Hangout is Every Saturday 10:30 AM EST - Join the Discussion!</a>

<hr>
<br>

Let me know what you think, please leave your comments below.

As always, **please upvote this post and follow me** if you like my work and want to see more.

## If you think others will enjoy this Please ReSteem it! ##
<br>

Thanks for reading!
<br>