About Me

As a 90s kid in Las Vegas, I can confidently say that I had a unique and peculiar childhood. The city had a different air to it as I was growing up. The Strip was home to resorts with giant lion-shaped entrances, animatronic dragons, water parks, and plenty of bold and creative attractions. Summerlin was the new kid on the block and Henderson was much smaller. 

Being born in the central part of Vegas, there wasn't much of nature to explore, so I had to get creative. I spent my early childhood lost in my imagination, pretending I was in the dense wildernesses I'd see on TV. I'd channel my inner Steve Irwin, explore my backward in search of "exotic animals", and wrestle with my dogs. I was also a Boy Scout in my teens, which only grew my love for nature and the great outdoors even more.

When I wasn't playing outside, the TV was my next go-to spot. Marvel & DC cartoons, Animal Planet, slasher flicks, or anime were almost always blasting throughout the home.

When there's food or travel involved, chances are that's enough to get me excited. I'm a huge foodie, and I'm always on the hunt to try new cuisines. Whether it's homemade or dining out, if it's delicious, I'm down to try it. 

I love sight-seeing and adventuring. I'm not the biggest fan of long road-trips or being stuck in a plane, but you really can't go wrong if there's a cruise involved.

Health and wellness is also extremely important to me. As a former long-distance runner and martial artist, I strive to maintain a high level of fitness. Something about hitting the gym at night is especially relaxing for me. 

Lesser known fact about me? I love creating art! I love telling stories when painting, drawing, or sculpting. I enjoy expressing myself on the canvas without any rules or constraints to stop my creativity. 

I find that my most sacred relationships are enjoyed best without the whole world watching. There's a sense of serenity that comes with safekeeping what's nearest to me away from the watchful eye of the internet. 

My wife and I are happily married and keep a very small circle of close friends and family. We're animal lovers and have a beautiful husky who keeps us active and brings lots of joy in the home. 

I believe family goes deeper than blood and I am grateful for those special individuals in my life whom I deem family. 

I believe that one's energy should be fully immersed in doing things that are meaningful. I don't like spending my time on things or with people that don't bring value and joy to my life. Loyalty & trust is a must for me. 

I believe in questioning everything and am not much of a conformer. My philosophy is that it's better to spend time developing my skills and inner peace than it is to follow the status-quo. I like to approach life from a logical perspective, but also believe it's important to follow your instincts and allow yourself to think freely. Without fear or hesitation. 

I consider myself friendly and outgoing, but I also value having time to myself. I care for genuine interaction and could really care less about superficial parties and wild nights. 

Throughout my life, I have been blessed and uplifted by those who had more and felt a need to give back. From my high school coach who bought me running shoes when I didn't have enough money, to the loving church members who helped me find my faith, to the mentors who inspired me to be more. 

 Today, I strive to do the same for those in need of a helping hand. I especially enjoy volunteering as a young men's leader. Today's youth are indoctrinated by powerful institutions to stop thinking for themselves. To hate their true identities. 

I believe that by helping one youth, just one person, realize their worth and live a good life, the blessings in store are beyond imagination. The domino effect of a love and respect are enough to change the face of the earth, one helping hand at a time. 

I believe we are children of loving Heavenly Parents. I'm a seeker of truth and believe in the divinity and eternal progression of mankind. I'm a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. 

My beliefs go far beyond just fellowship with a church however. It's at the core of who I am. I believe every human being has a light of truth in them, and it's our job to build upon that light and help others do the same. 

I'm an avid researcher and enthusiast of religious practices, theology, history and sociology. I believe that everything that is good comes from God, and therefore, we are to study every good book that leads us closer to exaltation. 

I'm a defender of religious beliefs and enjoy sharing my beliefs with others. Who knows? Maybe I'll write a book or something.