Hey @essy222

Nice to have you here on steemit, i just joined steemit as well and was able to upload a profile picture using this website https://imgsafe.org/

Upload you picture over there and then right-click on the uploaded picture and choose copy link address option. Now go to your profile setting and paste the link in the provided space for profile picture.

I will be following you right away and will be glad if you reciprocate