I also agree that adding a front brake is the only worthwhile upgrade for this bicycle right now.
When the tires wear out, upgrade to a better set of tires.
As a new cyclist, it is probably best getting use to riding with the flat bar and save the idea of drop bars for your next (better) bicycle buy.
PS - for a first bicycle buy, you did alright.
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