Hello everyone, here am I reintroducing myself. This is a response to @anomadsoul's initiative and special thanks to
@ocdb and @Blocktrades for supporting this amazing initiative.
A LITTLE INTRODUCTION ABOUT MYSELF.
My name is Gloria Eminiyanuoluwa Olarewaju, (Eminiyanuoluwa means "I am the Miracle of God" while Olarewaju means Wealth moves forward). I am from the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria. I am 24years old and I base in Ilorin, Kwara state. I come from a family of 5 consisting of myself, my mum, my grandmother and my two lovely siblings Henry and Mercy. My dad is late. Below is a picture of my family with my friend @monica-ene. I'm a graduate of Microbiology class 2017 from the University of Unilorin. After school I went on a compulsory service for my dear nation and I served at Nasarawa state miles away from my home. There I taught in a secondary school for a period of one year. I taught the SS 1 students Biology and it was an experience I will always cherish.
- This was the day I did passing out.
- Below is a picture of myself and my students.
GLORIA AS A BAG DESIGNER AND SHOE MAKER.
During the time I was serving I decides to learn how to make bags and shoes although I was unable to complete the shoe training because I started late. Below is a picture of myself at the shop where I trained on how to make shoes.
- Due to the fact that I started my bag and shoes training late I had to develop more on my own and below are the pictures of some of the bags I've made.
- Below are some of my shoe designs I made when I was serving.
GLORIA AS AN ARTIST.
I've always been drawing ever since I was little but just small rough sketches which I never took serious. When I entered the University, I stopped drawing as I was busy trying to secure a good CGPA. It was all about studying then. After school and service, job wasn't forthcoming. All I had was my bag making business thus I decided to venture into art as if give me more happiness and I could make extra cash from it. Before going into art business full time I knew I had to develop myself as I haven't drawn in a long while so I spent months practicing. Late last year I started receiving commissions and below are some of my work so far.
- Below are some of my small sketches as I still maintain them.
GLORIA AS A MOTHER
Yes I consider myself as a mother because I raised my siblings together with my mum. When she's not around, I took the place of a mother and took care of them as my grandmother is getting old. We share a special bond together and I know I'll miss them so much when I leave.
HOW HIVE HAS HELPED ME.
- I joined Steemit January this year and I've learnt how to be a blogger since then. Moving to Hive is like taking a step forward because it has exposed me to a better blockchain and I'm grateful for that.
To everyone that has been supporting me so far, I say a big thank you. I so much appreciate all your supports, upvotes and comments. It encourages me more to be a better version of myself.
Thanks for viewing my blog and have a wonderful day!!!