That's nice. Congratulations on your achievement. There really are many generous members here when it comes to merit especially when what you've said or shared is relevant. So just keep up your good work and soon enough, you'll reach another milestone in your journey here which is to become a Full Member.
For newbies, I wanna say, nothing is impossible. One day you will earn your 1 merit. Then 10. Then a 100. Then 1000. All you need is consistency!
Yep. Nothing is impossible. Just focus on how you can be better and how you can contribute better in this community. Hard works pay off.