It's always a lovely on to participate in @surpassinggoogle's contest. He has been an inspiration to us all.
He has thought us all to love regardless of the forces around.
Awesome adjustments since I joined Steemit.
I joined Steemit in May 2017. I was referred by @woleybabz. He is probably tired of me as I mention him all the time. Thanks to him.
Before Steemit
A jack of few trades; I had my hands full of activity. Having graduated from one of the most expensive schools in Nigeria, I had the drive to get a good job and pay my parents back.
Things didn't work out as planned as I ended up becoming a great job applicant who never got employed.
I was forced to join my parents' business (a school) because no one believed in my dream of starting a Computer repair business.
I studied Biochemistry with a good grade but I repaired computers during my spare time in University.
I was just comfortable opening them up. I was broke so the dream flopped.
Youtube saved the day and I began watching video after video. I learned things I wouldn't learn if I studied computer science in the university.
Fast Track to 2016, my mum went on vacation to U.S. so I took over the school for 6 months. She returned in May 2017.
A Selfie with some pupils on Career Day
Coincidentally, I was wearing my best shirt. Same I wore the day I took a selfie at a recording job.
Picture below
That was the time @woleybabz sent me a message on telegram about Steemit.
Little did I know he was sharing what would later become part of my daily life. I was about to leave my mum's establishment so I felt Steemit will be of no help.
Just type and make some money? Not that easy man!
I had Candid Article then so I said to myself; "can anything be better than Adsense?
Well, I know better now.
Who I am before Steemit
I'm a little bit of everything tech.
Computer engineer
View post here
I run my personal Blog on Candid Article
I also work as a freelance camera man.
When I found Steemit, so many things happened.
Although was a rookie Photoshop Designer, I didn't use the software for any good except for a few manipuulations before Steemit.
Today, I can say I have done a few things I am proud of.
Graphic Designer
I began to practice and practice. Thanks to Youtube videos.
I began to meet people online
I joined contests like the @sndbox thumbnail contest
POW
I made manipulations
Photo Smash
I learned 2D animation in 2 days in other to be able to increase my versatility and create good content
2D Animator
The best part is that I met a couple of Steemians especially the @steem-lagos team.
They taught me the basics of Cryptocurrency.
I also got to visit an orphanage for the first time.
Don't look at my legs please. :-)
I learned that giving is a blessing.
Summary
- Steemit has taught me to be the best person I can.
- Steemit has helped me learn new skills
- Steemit has helped me make money online while doing what I love. (My mum still doesn't believe in it)
The payout of this post will be given to her to convince her. - Steemit has taught me the power of the internet.
Thank You @surpassinggoogle for this usual opportunity. Bless you boss!
I appreciate @sweetestglo-eu and @jeaniepearl for helping me with trading lessons.
@oluwoleolaide; thanks for the crypto-ideas.
- Steemit is the best that has happened to me in a long time.
Thank You Steemit.
This is lovely... I also have always wanted to learn graphics but I have been lackadaisical about it... Hopefully I get to learn few tips and tricks from you. Nice one
Thanks for the comment. Graphics. It's possible. I'll be sharing a couple of tutorials soon.
Thanks for the comment.