What’s something most people don’t know about you?
People don’t know that I can actually sing. I joined my local church choir I and sung in my schools’ chorus, but I stopped after college. I still write songs from time to time and hope one day I could make a record of my own!
Do lazy days make you feel rested or unproductive?
Times when I was younger, I was probably one of the most laziest people alive; yeah, I’ve worked but I was not living in my potential. In the past few years, I finally realized the importance to work on my goals on my off time instead of laying around. I guess I didn’t feel I had anything to be productive about, but now I know I do!
When you think of the word “successful,” who’s the first person that comes to mind and why?
If you’re still living, breathing, have a sound mind, and find joy in everyday…you are successful. Honestly, most people don’t have everything I named and unable to obtain it.
What makes a good neighbor?
Courtesy and respect makes a good neighbor. Many times on these televised judge shows you hear of how people don’t respect each other’s boundaries and space. Yes, you cannot choose how your neighbor live their lives, but you can choose how you address them. Also, being a neighbor is a two way street-give and take. People should realize how respect for each other and common courtesy can get them a very long way in life.
What could you try for the first time?
Believe it or not, I have never been overseas, so now it’s all I dream about. I have plans to visit a few places in the coming two years and it’s a must I make it reality. Flying long distances will be scary but I’m willing to conquer the fear.
What principles define how you live?
The principles that define me are living with integrity, faith, and creativity. With integrity, I know I have to be trustworthy and live by the “golden rule”; my faith is my sustainability that helps me through bad times and even good times and how to discern situations; creativity is center of allowing to successfully live in my purpose. These three components are the face of my morality, which holds the principles of how I live.
When was the first time you really felt like a grown up (if ever)?
Aside from the everyday hustle and bustle, I don’t think I ever really felt like a grownup. I believe you are as old as you feel, and I feel very much a late teen embarking on my twenties. As mentioned before, I turned 40 this year and never felt more alive in my entire existence. Sometimes however, there is a sense that I am much too childish due to my way of expressing myself; only I love that about me and wouldn’t trade it for anything!
What’s something you would attempt if you were guaranteed not to fail.
This would be dependent on anything my heart and rhythm would convey. I’ve always written poetry and songs, and if I couldn’t fail I’ll attempt to do it for a living. In my subconscious, I might just take a shot at in this lifetime. 🩷
What was the hardest personal goal you’ve set for yourself?
Since forever, my goal is to be able to work for myself and be my own boss. Currently I am working two jobs and though I’m grateful to have them, I am also on the path to create my own lane of opportunity. There is so much satisfaction knowing that you are disciplined enough to wake up and make your own money; it’s not especially about the money, ultimately it’s the satisfaction of knowing you’re capable of making your own freedom.
Who are your favorite artists?
Just a few because I have so many! I love music. 🩷