 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](candidarticle.com) 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](https://steemit.com/dtube/@jotmax/9we0z101) I run my personal Blog on [Candid Article](http://candidarticle.com) ### 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. # One other adjustment I want you to make in my life is to help me travel to where ever the next Steemfest will take place. # I would be grateful forever. ## Thanks to everyone who advised me, followed me, upvoted me and made comments on my past post. # I am grateful.
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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
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Thanks for the comment. Graphics. It's possible. I'll be sharing a couple of tutorials soon. Thanks for the comment.
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