I just realized that I'm now at reputation level 55! It's been a good while, but I was finally able to go from level 54 to 55. I know that it will take longer for the next level, but I'm ready for it. Regardless I will keep on steeming on and will eventually get there.
I don't know how long it will take, but I always feel good when I reach a new level in my reputation score. Be on the lookout because I'm almost at 3000 followers also and will be posting about it whenever that happens. Until then we will see what happens in the next few days.