Hi lovers, I'm so delighted to be a part of this community.
My name is Nene Kalu, I'm from Abiriba in Ohafia Local Government, Abia State. I have three brothers and two sisters, and my mom is a widow.
I DON'T LOOK LIKE WHAT I'VE BEEN THROUGH
At age six, I went to live with one of my uncles in Benin Republic, Cotonou to be precise. I lived with him for six years and he mercilessly abused me verbally and physically, it was as though seeing me cry gives him joy, so I decided never to let him see my tears.
One day I was eating my breakfast in kitchen, normally he gives me cent francs, that's hundred CFA to get breakfast (back then cent francs was equivalent to twenty naira), so instead of buying 'pain chaud' (hot bread) I bought one of their food that I love so much 'djewo'. As I was eating it he walked into the kitchen, saw me and asked me what I was eating and I said, 'djewo' innocently because I didn't see anything wrong with that, and he started beating. I had to cover my face, to prevent him from disfiguring it and in the process of hitting my head region he hit the back of my neck, and immediately that happened he stopped and left the kitchen, because he knew what he has done. I had strange headache for three days, I couldn't get up. My experiences staying with him did a lot to me psychologically, I built walls all around to protect myself from anyone ever hurting me again.
But thank God for sending beautiful souls my way just to help me see that there's still good and genuine love in this world. That was when I began to see the beauty in life and in people, then I began to pull down those walls. Such individuals God sent my way is @talktofaith, she is the reason I'm a part of this community today. She invited me to join this platform, told me the beauty and benefits of being a part of this community.
I can not start mentioning all the names of these wonderful men and women God has blessed me with, because the list is too long, and I'm not even talking about when my siblings and other family members are included, for instance, I'm currently blessed with eighteen nieces and nephews (ten nieces and eight nephews).
This is a picture of me with two of my nieces and two of my nephews, we agreed we're going to make funny faces while taking the picture but they scammed me, can you imagine that. My God! I love these kids so much.
Now meet the most important person in my life,
MY MOTHER, I call her 'my Nne-Ugo'. Words are not enough to describe this woman. But it pains me that she is getting older everyday and I'm yet to fulfill the promise I made to her. It's well, God is Faithful.
MY PASSION
I read geology in Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State. But I teach children within the age of 5 - 13, I enjoy helping these kids because I believe that every child is unique, all you need is to identify that uniqueness, unlock it, and the child becomes the Star he/she is meant to be.
Outside teaching kids, I love Planning and beautifying people's events and special moments.
I also love food processing, for instance, there are other forms and ways to enjoy yam outside been roasted, fried, boiled and pounded. This is the reason behind 'El-Crème' - satisfying people's cravings with very palatable and highly nutritious snacks and drinks. I'm working hard, and looking forward to El-Crème growing and becoming one of SpendHBD vendors very soon.
My greatest passion is telling people about the Love of God, which He demonstrated through Jesus Christ and discipling them. Every Saturday I reach out to people on the streets to tell them how much God loves them.
God used men to save me from destruction, so I feel and believe it's an act of wickedness if I don't become a channel through which another person can be saved too.
I've decided to start telling people about Hive and SpendHBD, and getting them to join this community. So just as I go about spreading the gospel of Christ, I'll also start spreading the gospel of Hive and SpendHBD.
THE SPENDHBD WORKSHOP
As I mentioned earlier, my friend @talktofaith, told me about this platform and about the SpendHBD Workshop that was Scheduled on Sunday 24th of November at Finicky Restaurant. I attended the workshop and it was mind blowing, @beauty197 who conducted the workshop taught us a lot of things like; how we can earn by shopping on Hive through the SpendHBD and I was amazed because that's like 'eating your cake and still having it at the same time'. We bought food paid with HBD and received discount, it was so much fun and I can't wait for the next SpendHBD lunch because I really enjoyed myself.
CONCLUSION
Thank you so so much SpendHBD for giving the likes of me this lovely golden opportunity and privilege to earn a living, and I do not take it for granted. I appreciate all you do for us, sincerely speaking, I love it here already, it feels really good to have such a rare opportunity offered on a platter of gold.
I want to specially thank @beauty197 for signing me up and for all her guidance. She's an all-round beauty indeed.
I look forward to getting to learn more from everyone on this platform and I promise to do my best to be a positive addition to this great house.
Thank you once again for accepting me and for giving me a warm welcome.