Steemit Name Challenge: mountain.phil28

Shoutout and thanks for the nomination to @derbesserwisser. I'm not really that much into such stuff, but I also don't want to dissapoint, hence let's go!

As a short reminder, here are the rules:

1. Explain how you choose your Username on Steemit.

2. If you want, state your true name.

3. If you could change your Username, which one would you choose now?

4. Use the #steemitnamechallenge Tag to mark your post.

5. Nominate five other users of your choice to join in on this fun.

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[](https://steemitimages.com/DQmQ8TyLUK4r6vcDnMfz6eaucdxkP73whWapJfybRbm9DT1/mountain-2143877_960_720.jpg) ^{**Source**: [pixabay](https://pixabay.com/en/mountain-desert-landscape-nature-2143877/)} **Point 1) Username: mountain.phil28**

I was made aware of the STEEMIT platform by my friend @geggi632.
He is a hobby photographer producing really awesome stuff. After he told me everything that one has to know about STEEMIT I joined in.

All this happened at the beginning of last summer and since I'm from Austria I was going to spend a few weeks in the atmospheric mountains surrounding me. Therefore, I thought I'll share the wonderful impressions in the mountains on this platform and I included them in the name.

And also the number 28 is not chosen by chance. This is my favorite number! There is a whole range of mathematical-logical and emotional-irrational reasons. For those who like to juggle numbers in their heads: If you want you can try to find some of the mathematical-logical inherent beauty of this number! Just state your findings in the comments and I will answer if that's one of the reasons why I like 28 best.

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**Point 2) Statement on the real name** In fact, it takes a genius to derive my first name from my username, but to avoid an unbearable tension, here is the solution to this riddle: ***'Philipp'***

However, I won't shout my last name from the rooftops. So I want to stick to my first name and just say a few words about it: 'Philipp' is derived from the greek Philippos which in principle consists of two parts:

a. philos, meaning love, dear, loved, admired a.s.o.
b. hippos, meaning horse

It follows that I should totally be into horses. Well, I kind of get that they are admirable and beautiful animals, but I'm also amazed by a lot of other animals and wonders that nature provides us, so I can't conclude a really pronounced affection towars horses. :)

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[](https://steemitimages.com/DQmYzbovpRs4Bk7qS4Cv3cn552Yg71fpJUX89LQy1giVsfF/animal-3099035_960_720.jpg) ^{**Source**: [pixabay](https://pixabay.com/en/animal-horses-fauna-nature-cavalry-3099035/)} ___ **Point 3) Changing Username** To be honest, I've really gotten used to my STEEMIT username! So even if could, I would not want to change it. Spontaneously, I also don't have a really crisp idea for a suitable and cool alternative name. ____ **Point 4) #steemitnamechallenge tag is USED!** ___ [](https://steemitimages.com/DQmQFzeagRwTRjUV1n2iqa3We4JDvFYjX1dJ2RdSxY8gvet/smiley-1691280_960_720.jpg) ^{**Source**: [pixabay](https://pixabay.com/en/smiley-smile-emoticon-face-joy-1691280/)} ___ **Point 5) Five more happy nominees!** My nominees are: @biuiam @mcw @swedishdragon (Yeah, I know your story but the world is waiting too!) @roused @happy.food.life I'm looking forward to your posts! - Hopefully there will be some. :) Best, mountain.phil28