Hello Steemit! Let's get to know each other
Is it just me or is introducing yourself one of the hardest things to do? Let us start...
Hi, fellow Steemit community. I am Zafar
If you came across and had enough time reading any of my blogs, you already know one thing about me, I love traveling. In fact, I love it so much that since many years I have been working for various airline companies in different capacities. I currently live in France and I am the sales manager of a well known Asian airline here.
But that is not where it all started. I was born in Samarkand, Uzbekistan also mentioned in my "Explore the World" blog where I got my earlier education. 1997 saw me relocate to the United States to begin my studies at the University of Massachusetts, where I earned a degree in International law.
I must admit my studies and work history caused me to move around the world a lot and for this reason, I am well conversant in several languages including English, French, Russian and Uzbek, my native language. But who am I outside my education and occupation? I am married, father of two adorable kids, a boy and a girl.
Aside from traveling, I love to cook and would like to believe my friends and family do not lie to me when they say am good at it. Don’t believe me? Follow my "Cooking at Home" blog and get some great recipes that I use in my own kitchen.
I have a great interest in sports as well both passively and actively. To keep fit I play tennis weekly, and I find it very relaxing. When I said passively I meant getting snacks, sitting in my favorite seat, remote in hand and watching football. In fact, tomorrow the plan is watching the AFC U23 final where my favorite team Uzbekistan will be playing against Vietnam.
Now, where was I? Yes, my personal interests. Have I mentioned that I love to read yet? Because I do. I am currently reading Shantaram, authored by Gregory David Roberts, a former bank robber. Shantaram is said to depict Roberts’ real-life experiences as it follows the story of an Australian escaped prisoner named Lin who flees to India. Roberts vividly captures the idea of tourists in a foreign land and Indian culture as he sees it.
I should also mention I have my foot in the cryptocurrency industry where I bought my first Bitcoin 4 years ago and still continue to make regular investments. My passion with cryptocurrencies have eventually brought me to Steemit, but I find this place more of a social interaction platform with bright future, rather than financial investment tool.
There you have it, folks. So you see, I am just an average guy next door who you can hang out with over a good game of football or plate of spicy garlic lime chicken. Keep well all!
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Welcome to to steemit! Nice introduction.
Happy family
Welcome aboard man! what a great introduction post...photos are amzing the food made me stop for a moment. 😁
@afrosiab Wonderful post. You have a beautiful family :) I love to travel too! Have a great day :) New follower!
Thank you Floresha. I like your blog as well! Will follow you
Those pictures are really amazing :o
Which camera are you using?
Samsung Galaxy S8 ;) and Cannon EOS
It's easy to see the difference now that you've mentioned that.
Still, the S8's pictures aren't bad or anything ;)
Agree with you. The best smartphone for taking pictures so far
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Thank you ..
Your pictures are awesome and your food has made me hungry, lol!
Thank you. I will continue to post more recipes in my Cooking at Home blog
Your welcome to this wonderful community, such lovely family, you guys are amazing. You have a lot to contribute here. Enjoy your stay and have fun. I wish you success. Upvoted.
Thank you. My best wishes to you as well!
Im an aviation student, I will do my introduction tomorrow! Hoping to see what happens next#
Best of luck to you!
Welcome to steemit, am sure you will enjoy it here on steemit community, pls feel free to follow me @greatman4eva