Introduction

I'm Imaobong Friday Etim with the username@diary-of-ima , I am proudly an Akwaibomite,Ibiono local government precisely. An accounting student at the verge of completing her undergraduate studies from the University of Calabar.

I'm 22years old, a Jesus Lover and I'm all about self development, I strongly believe learning is a continuous,life long process that extends beyond our regular formal education. Asides my formal education , I'm a self taught hair stylist,a mobile one at the moment aspiring to grow . I offer braiding services ,handmade crotchet locs / customized wigs for both kids and adults, I bring the salon experience right to your doorstep . I believe everyone can have a unique style that reflects their personality. I look forward to sharing my growth journey and knowledge with you all.

Amongst other things ,I find joy in expressing my thoughts through writing, building meaningful connections,and surfing the internet. Let's exchange stories ,wisdom and laughter ,I'm excited and look forward to connecting with my fellow steemians
Do well to drop a comment,let's get this conversation started

Family background

Since we're on this topic ,I'd like to pay homage to the woman who shaped my narrative , my number one role model- my mother. Although she's no longer physically here with us, i remain a vessel of her enduring spirit carrying forward the values and wisdom she so beautifully imparted.

I'm the first , from a family of three girls and a boy based in the city of Calabar. I'm blessed with very wonderful extended families who's had my back for the longest time.

Educational background

Well, I'm not one of those kids who attended multiple schools during my education. Starting from my kindergarten years up to my primary school years ,I attended St Christopher Nursery and Primary School, if they had included a secondary section back then it would have been my secondary school. I attended an all girls missionary School _Ancilla Girls College where I attained my WAEC certificate. Currently, my four year course in the University of Calabar are over , there are only a few more tasks to complete and details to finalize.

Hobbies

So this year , the need to be physically active hit me so I tried adding a sport activity and a few more fun activities to the list of my hobbies, I settled for swimming and so far ,it's not going well at all , I can't seem to overcome my fear for water so to replace that I started visiting the gym more often and I'm loving it so far .

Secondly I've always been intentional about building connections but never really put in the work so far it's been a whole lot of fun , gradually coming out of my shell, discovering a whole new lot about myself . Asides the addition, my hobbies remains;

• Reading; If you want to get my attention give me the kind of books that inspires growth ,I believe some life changing mistakes can be avoided if we'd learn from people's mistake and work towards correcting what we're doing wrong at the time be it in business, relationships , our faith journey or various other aspects of life .

• Singing ; This for me is an act reserved for my place of worship, it brings me so much joy . Based on my own assessment, I do not consider myself a skilled singer nonetheless, the joy and fulfillment I get is way paramount .

• Meditating( I love my alone time ) this usually takes place after absorbing valuable contents from podcasts, sermons or music that deeply resonated with me. This is literally the foundation for reflection in my daily routine. Maintaining a healthy mental health is super important for me , so this moments are non negotiable for me.

• Listening to music:- I appreciate the messages and the story telling within songs , I never rely on the vibe and beats it offers. I focus more on its lyrical content
  Music for me ,is a source of inspiration, I literally find solace in listening to music. I'm a Jesus Lover, I love Gospel music , I also entertain inspirational or positive secular music with uplifting messages as long as it resonates with my faith and doesn't conflict with my beliefs

• Podcasts ; So asides YouTube, Spotify is my next go to, I love listening to podcasts that inspires my personal growth journey featuring real life stories, struggles and principles to be applied to facilitate successes . I also love podcasts that feature motivational contents and those that contribute to my spiritual growth . Some of my favorite podcasts include,but not limited to : VT podcasts, Girl to Woman podcast, Ezii like Sunday Morning, On purpose with Jay Shetty ,Jim Rohn and the list goes on.

• Sermons: Although this doesn't take the place of my personal study of the bible, it provides a broader understanding and provides a guide on how to apply biblical principles to life's daily challenges in our modern age . A few of great Men I listen to include: Apostle Joshua Selman(faith walk), David Ibiyeomie ( wealth and prosperity) , Pastor Kingsley okonkwo( Marriage and relationship) and so on

• I'm a D.I.Y (do it yourself ) enthusiast. Trust me embracing D.I.Y approach is a game changer ,I love being creative, asides it's impact in building multiple streams of income, it can save a significant amount of money in a world where expenses keeps multiplying. As a lady trying to navigate her challenges through life, I embrace (D. I.Y) lifestyle and solutions not just as a hobby but as a means to take control over my finances ,it provides a sense of empowerment , I love the fact that it allows for personalization and creativity . I love how it tailors projects to one's preference .

• Surfing YouTube:- I love growth, I want to grow in literally every area of my life and this platform is just the right university/school to get the job done, Being a hairstylist, it's an exciting thing to follow up on new trendy hairstyles and how to achieve them ,there are tons of contents from very creative YouTubers . I basically have a list of YouTubers specializing in diverse areas ,be it entrepreneurship , lifestyle,or specific niches delivering quality content that are so informative and enjoyable

• Writing and Content creation :- Writing prior to this time has only been limited to journaling every single day, it's been a personal space for self expression and my self discovery journey . I want to take the leap from just journaling to actual writing and content creation. I'm going to set clear goals , start small, create a schedule I can work with , use steemit as my platform, embrace imperfections, find my voice ,join writing communities, continuously learn from others and improve.

Why I joined steemit?

As previously mentioned among my interests and hobbies , expressing myself in writings is something that I do with my journals only , it really isn't an expression of myself that the public gets to see. Steemit provides the opportunity to express myself through various content format including text ,images and videos , it's an opportunity for me to share my passions, knowledge and creativity with a global audience .

It offers an opportunity to explore a diverse range of topics and contents that aligns with my interests . I'm drawn to this platform for the learning opportunities it offers . It's the perfect platform to connect with individuals from around the world .To top it all I get rewards for sharing my knowledge

How I came to know steemit

Well I didn't get to discover steemit by myself, in fact I wasn't interested when @sbamsoneu mentioned it to me about 4-5months ago , I didn't even bother researching about the platform , no particular reason though, looking back , I still don't understand why I never explored the platform. Over time, he consistently shared his insights about steemit , curiosity started to build and after decided to conduct a research, here I am now.

What sort of posts I'll be creating on the platform and what I hope to accomplish

My involvement with this great community is more like a journey of self discovery( discovering how and what I can do with my writing skills), empowerment and the joy of connecting with like minds , the goal is to explore,learn and be inspired. So be sure to expect a mix of insightful narratives, uplifting stories, D.I.Y(do it yourself) lifestyles and solutions , inspirational nuggets and interactive contents.

I'm not perfect at the moment, but be rest assured I'm a fast learner . Every piece that I put out here is a chance to evolve my skills and improve. I'm open to corrections so please feel free to make every moment count, I'd gladly consider any feedbacks for improvements.

Social life

Honestly,my social life isn't great at all , as a matter of fact I have a very small circle so to cut the long story short, I'm an introvert eager to cultivate lasting meaningful friendships . While I love and cherish my solitude,I believe in quality over quantity , I know building friendships is a journey and I'm willing to take it one step at a time by initiating conversations, participating in discussions at my own pace and opening up about my experiences , beliefs and thoughts so that others can understand me much better . The goal is to foster a genuine foundation for a more lasting relationship.