Good afternoon,

As an avid writer, I find this to be my most anticipated as well as most difficult piece. To write about myself, at length, is not something I do on a regular basis. My goal is to not only make a good first impression, but to also give readers a glimpse into a side of me that is rarely seen on my other social media platforms. I am the son of a hard working single mother. Though both my parents were in my life as a child, they both remarried which created an interesting and complex dichotomy. Early on, I struggled to find my place. Solidifying my identity has been a most arduous task at best. I have attempted many endeavors from military service to high school teacher, with my soul quenching artistic pursuits in between. My teaching gives me purpose. My art gives my life. My intellectual experiences give me focus and clarity. I love experiences that take my breath away...

Favorite Books

1. 48 Laws of Power
2. The Alchemist
3. Rich Dad Poor Dad
4. The Invisible Man Got the Whole World Watching
5. Who Moved My Cheese?

Favorite Movies

1. The Wood
2. Inception
3. Transcendence
4. The Avatar
5. The Zeitgeist

Favorite Places

1. In my thoughts
2. My loft
3. Warm places with low humidity
4. In the moment

Favorite Activities

1. Drawing (pencil and paper)
2. Singing
3. Writing
4. Traveling
5. Physical activities (hiking, jogging, yoga, and lifting weights)

Favorite quotes

1. "Two roads diverge in the woods, and I took the road less traveled. And that has made all the difference." Robert Frost
2. "Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." Edgar Allen Poe